'Rocket League Sideswipe' launches on Android, iOS

Epic Games and Psyonix have officially launched Sideswipe, the mobile version of Rocket League. The game was launched as a beta test in recent weeks. Now, this title brings its usual car soccer formula to all users on Android and iOS. The side-scrolling game offers 1v1 and 2v2 matches that last around two minutes. It uses touchscreen controls with different mechanics you can master to gain an edge against your competition. You can play matches in typical "soccar" or the basketball-inspired "Hoops."

Rocket League Sideswipe is free on both platforms, with in-app purchases for cosmetics and Rocket Pass. The game is now in "Pre-Season," but Psyonix says it'll release more details about Season 1 soon.

Source: 9to5Google

Warner Bros. hosts QR code contest to join Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss at Canadian 'The Matrix Resurrections' premiere

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If you want to join stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss at The Matrix Resurrections' Canadian premiere on December 16, you might want to check out Warner Bros. Canada's latest contest. The studio wants fans to scan film-branded QR codes in their home city to join. There will be an exclusive message from the cast letting you know you've found a "rabbit hole" and can now enter the contest to win a trip to the premiere taking place at Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto.

You should see them at local businesses in major cities, including Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Participating companies will also offer special film-themed items and experiences until The Matrix Resurrections release on December 22. The QR codes should also be seen at buildings in downtown Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver via digital projections. GameStop locations around Canada will also have the QR codes.

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Tesla Model Y vehicles in China get AMD Ryzen chip upgrades

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The Tesla Model Y vehicles in China are getting a power boost. The electric crossover released in the country now has AMD Ryzen processors running the infotainment system instead of the usual Intel CPU. Tesla has historically used the same platform for all trim levels of a given model, but the performance variant owners spotted the change.

It isn't clear if it's the same Ryzen APU in the latest Model S and X and whether Tesla is limiting this change to China. The carmaker is believed to no longer have a PR team and hasn't responded to request for comments in recent years. As Engadget pointed out, the move might be trying to counter chip shortages and perhaps help lower costs. Or maybe Tesla is making the shift to Ryzen chips. 

Sony Xperia Pro-I gets release date in more markets

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After its launch last month, the Sony Xperia Pro-I gets a more definitive release date in more markets. As promised, it's coming to more regions next month. The UK and France are getting the handset on December 2. Germany then follows that on December 7, and then the US on December 10. If you wanted to get your hands on this premium Sony smartphone with its 1-inch type sensor, you now know where you can try and get one.

Source: GSMArena