'PUBG Lite' will be shut down on April 29

Source; Krafton

The "lite" version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or PUBG will be no more by the end of this month. Developer Krafton confirmed on its official website that the game will be going away.

"We are deeply grateful for the passion and support from the astounding number of PUBG Lite fans that have been with us. During the strenuous times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope that PUBG LITE was able to provide our fans a fun way to stay safe," Krafton said in the release. "Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to close service after much deliberation and the time has come for our journey to end."

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Samsung sells an Adidas-branded Galaxy Buds Pro in Korea

Source: Samsung

While Samsung doesn't have plans to bring this audio accessory outside of its home country, we couldn't help but write about this cool take on the Galaxy Buds Pro. The Korean company partnered with Adidas to introduce the limited-edition Galaxy Buds Pro Adidas Original Special Pack. 

The earbuds come in a mini sneaker box with a snapback-shaped case for the earbuds. Its case and box come in classic green-and-white Stan Smith colourway. The buds are still available in either Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, or Phantom Violet colours. It, unfortunately, doesn't have the Adidas branding.

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Microsoft will be releasing an Xbox Series X mini fridges

This isn't a late April Fools' Day joke. Microsoft does have plans to release official Xbox Series X mini-fridges. The company's GM for Xbox Games Marketing, Aaron Greenberg, promised on Twitter that the brand will work on the appliance if they won a Twitter brand competition. He didn't share prices or availability. But he said that they "will move forward" on developing the fridge. And its Twitter rival Skittles will be the first to get one of these refrigerators.

Source: Engadget

LG is no longer in the smartphone business

We're going to have to say goodbye to these unusual smartphone designs from LG

The Korean giant has confirmed it will no longer make new smartphones. LG Electronics is closing its mobile business unit. Its decision was approved by its board of directors early Monday morning in Seoul. 

The company plans to "focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services."

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