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Latest Instagram Bug Exposed Passwords of Some of its Users

November 19, 2018

Instagram's tool that allows users to download a copy of their own data sent these users their passwords in plain text. But a flaw in that tool resulted in their passwords being accidentally exposed in the URL of their web browsers. Anyone whose account was affected is said to have already received an email about the issue from Instagram . Instagram has publicly addressed the issue, stating that only a small amount of users were affected and that the issue has been fixed so it won't ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 Patent Hints a New design

November 19, 2018

Samsung actually submitted a number of variations of this design at the Hague International Design System (a place where companies can apply or industrial design patents ). For the design and display: Three different screen sizes, A bezel-free and notch-free design, A 19:9 aspect ratio and 1440 x 3040 resolution. Model A and Model B may very well be the Galaxy S10's potential design.

Apple foldable iPad? No, just an easily bendable iPad Pro

November 19, 2018

However, just because the tablets are made out of aluminum doesn't mean that they will have a solid construction in place. Regardless, the headline-grabbing feature of the video is the bending of that poor iPad Pro . But, it's all for educational purposes, so the new iPad Pro, and the Apple pencil, are subjected to scratch test, fire test, and the usual bend test.

Nintendo: N64 Classic mini is "not in our planning horizon"

November 18, 2018

In this database, the Japanese brand brings out the jewels of the past as in the recent case of Gradius, and the truth is that the company desires to explore as much of the classic NES games as possible. Nintendo's Wii U was the biggest hardware failure in Nintendo's history. Both consoles re-create the look of the original game consoles, albeit in a smaller size, and pack in a bunch of classic games.

Early Black Friday deal: PlayStation Plus 1 year for 33% off

November 18, 2018

The superstore has discounted a swathe of Xbox One S bundles that include blockbuster titles like Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 , PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Battlefield V, National Basketball Association 2K19, Forza Horizon 4, and Fallout 76 .

SpaceX gets FCC approval for 7,500 more broadband satellites ars_ab.settitle(1412579)

November 18, 2018

Along with SpaceX's proposal, the FCC granted permission to three other companies - Telesat, LeoSat, and Kepler Communications. The SpaceX network would vastly multiply the number of satellites around Earth. SpaceX's initial 4,425 satellites are expected to orbit at altitudes of 1,110km to 1,325km, a fraction of the altitude of traditional broadband satellites .

Microsoft is said to be building an Xbox with no disc drive

November 18, 2018

Without a disc drive, it obviously can't play physical media, but those who already have a library of games will reportedly be able to trade them in with Microsoft in exchange for digital copies of those same titles. If you cast your mind back to before the world started crumbling and even before the Xbox One arrived, you might remember that there was much talk of the console being digital-only, with gamers buying digital content with no method of buying games on more traditional discs being ...

Netflix tests a $4/month mobile-only plan in Malaysia

November 16, 2018

The company has been making more of an effort to court Asian users in recent years, with India, in particular, being Netflix's major focus in the region. The other big restriction is on stream quality, with the mobile plan only allowing for standard definition streams. The Netflix heads want to be sure the consumer market is interested in an adjusted service at a cut-rate, and secondly: rigid pricing may be of interest in expanding markets where rigid pricing is a major deterrent.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market will generate new growth opportunities by 2024

November 15, 2018

This report focuses on major market vendors and numerous makers persuading the Artificial Intelligence Market . The report contains the Artificial Intelligence in Food and Beverage market size, market earnings, evolution opportunities and evaluation in forthcoming years.

Harry Potter goes mobile with first teaser for AR game Wizards Unite

November 15, 2018

The teaser trailer is just 31 seconds long altogether and doesn't include any gameplay footage. Harry Potter fans will soon be able to experience the wizarding world at home thanks to the upcoming mobile game, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite .

This USB-C Projector pairs perfectly with the new iPad Pro

November 14, 2018

This is a great shot by iFixit, showing board bits and capacitors flying off during the removal of the Pencil charger shields from the iPad Pro during the teardown . The new SoC has more than 10 billion transistors. Published Monday, the iPad Pro teardown reveals that underneath the new gadgets' slick surfaces lies a tap-happy array of sensors, smaller battery, the usual gluefest and a field of magnets.

369bhp G20 BMW M340i Revealed, Will Do 0-62mph In 4.4sec

November 14, 2018

The exceptional sporty character is underscored by model-specific design and equipment features. To debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month, the BMW M340i xDrive sits above the 330i and is good for 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds - that's supercar territory not too long ago.

New Pixel 3 bug makes text messages disappear

November 14, 2018

The Night Sight is basically Google's HDR+ mode on steroids, a computational photography technology that captures a burst of frames and merged them using software. "Before you press the shutter button, Night Sight measures your natural hand shake, as well as how much motion is in the scene". However, there were still a few tricks up Google's sleeve.

Fallout 76 on Xbox One requires a hefty update for physical copies

November 14, 2018

Fallout 76 is slated for a 14 November launch. The message, titled "Launch and Beyond", was posted on Bethesda's website and offers a glimpse at some of the post-launch updates Bethesda is now working on for Fallout 76 . "With Fallout 76 , we've woven together parts of our past Fallouts, the survival genre, and massive online games, to create something unique", the publisher wrote.

Microsoft introduces system-wide light theme in Windows 10 19H1

November 14, 2018

The Windows 10 October Update was yanked because a number of issues. New features in Windows 10 1809 include the Your Phone app, security improvements and upgrades to wireless projection. Just go into "Settings Update and Security Windows Update Change active hours" page to turn this setting on and know that reboots will not disrupt your productive time.

Samsung Galaxy S10 to have a cutout, not a notch

November 14, 2018

That was the Samsung Galaxy A9 , a device with four camera lenses on its back. The fact that the phone would have Android 9 Pie at launch should be expected - the same for the new " One UI " branded user interface, first revealed at last week's Samsung Developer Conference, too.

Cloudflare Rolls Out its 1.1.1.1 DNS Apps for iOS and Android

November 14, 2018

CloudFlare's DNS resolver is different from your ISP's or other DNS alternatives like Google Public DNS and Cisco OpenDNS in that it's focused on privacy and speed first. and who doesn't like a little extra speed for free? "We are making it easier for everyone to make their experience when they use the Internet more private".

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition Lands in India for Rs 41,999

November 13, 2018

A purple phone isn't going to be for everyone, having more color options is always a good thing, and the rear panel that starts out a light purple and then uses a gradient effect to transition to a darker color is a neat effect. Launch offers include INR 1,500 cashback on all HDFC Bank credit and debit cards, instant cashback of INR 5,400 from Reliance Jio, free 12-month damage protection from Kotak Servify, discounts of up to INR 500 on Amazon Kindle on Amazon.in, and three months of no-cost ...

Microsoft Surface Go gets LTE Advanced option

November 13, 2018

Redmond today announced that it's launching the LTE version of the Surface Go , allowing users to connect to the internet without needing a WiFi connection. There's also a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSDXC card reader, and the Surface Type Cover port for the optional keyboard cover. The same model will be priced at $729 for businesses, with Windows 10 Pro rather than Windows 10 Home in S Mode.

PlayStation Teases Black Friday Deals On Hardware, Accessories, And Games

November 13, 2018

Now, it's an entire week-long sale which, hey, I'm not complaining. There are going to be discounts , including a bunch of PlayStation 4 deals, some of which Sony announced today. Sony will also be offering discounts on their 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription. These deals will be available from November 18th through the 26th in the United States (although the blog post seems to suggest some retailers will have these deals two days early) and from the 22nd through the 30th in ...

Detective Pikachu Movie's First Trailer Releases

November 13, 2018

Detective Pikachu recently came to the West on 3DS, and soon it will be making the jump from the small, handheld screen to the massive theater screen. Kathryn Newton plays a journalist who helps the duo on their quest, while Ken Watanabe plays a new character created for the film, Detective Yoshida.

Apple finds quality problems in some iPhone X and MacBook models

November 12, 2018

Specifically, impacted iPhone X units will either not respond to touch at all or will react even when not touched. Either way, it's undoubtedly a frustrating usability issue, especially for a device that was priced in excess of $999. Apple says it will examine any iPhone to make sure its eligible for the free fix. If your device has a cracked screen or any other defect, this will need to be resolved before the fix - something that may incur a cost if you get Apple to do it.

Fortnite Concurrent Player Count Skyrockets; 8.3 Million And Counting

November 12, 2018

This news comes shortly after Fortnite launched in South Korea earlier this week, including a brand new shop in-game branded by one of South Korea's largest. The fact they've more than doubled that number and the servers haven't had any major problems in a long time is a phenomenal achievement. Additionally, there are two referee skins available for 800 V-Bucks, so you can give misbehaving players the penalty of elimination.

Samsung W2019 price, specifications, features, comparison

November 12, 2018

The phone features anodised aluminium body with diamond-cut finish. The newly launched Samsung W2019 offers two 4.2-inch S-AMOLED display with FHD resolution (1920x1080 pixels) on external and internal side. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor with F2.0 aperture. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India).

Facebook quietly rolls out short-format video app ‘Lasso’

November 12, 2018

Facebook is now over fourteen years old. Facebook's Lasso functions nearly exactly the same as TikTok . So, the answer is Lasso . Sporting a design that makes you feel like you need some tokens to play it, Lasso is a transparent rip-off of the popular TikTok app.

Hitman 2 Standard, Silver, Gold, and Collector's Edition differences

November 11, 2018

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YouTube may come to Nintendo Switch on November 8th

November 11, 2018

New reports have suggested that the YouTube app may have a release date on Nintendo Switch . Nintendo has since removed the listing, which was captured by tipster NintendoHOME and shared on Twitter . A Switch YouTube app would give a huge boost to Nintendo's console, and it may also be a precursor to even more streaming options. One such feature is a native YouTube app , which has surprisingly been absent since the console's launch in March of previous year.

Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds is headed to Xbox Game Pass

November 11, 2018

If you haven't played it, you can try it out on Xbox Game Pass starting November 12. Microsoft says that the stream will feature new information about Xbox Game Pass, Minecraft , Sea of Thieves , State of Decay 2 , Forza Horizon 4 , and yes, Crackdown 3 .

X018: Microsoft announces it's acquiring Obsidian, inXile

November 11, 2018

The acquisition of Obsidian, which is best known for developing Fallout: New Vegas , the Pillars of Eternity games and Knights of the Old Republic 2, was rumoured last month . It's now unknown whether that means Wasteland 3 , like its predecessor, will be available on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch as well as Xbox and PC.

Apple discovered some MacBook Pro and iPhone X problems

November 11, 2018

There has been an ongoing touch issue with some of the iPhone X units as well as MacBook Pro 13 data loss problems and the company is now acknowledging them by launching a replacement program for both. As far as the 13-inch MacBook Pro is concerned, Apple said that the problems are related to the storage drives, and may lead to data loss. This program covers affected MacBook Pro models for 3 years from the date of purchase.

Bethesda promises to fix hacking issues on Fallout 76 (PC)

November 10, 2018

While it's hard to say for sure which of the claims are valid, we do know that Fallout 76's similarity with Fallout 4 is causing a range of unforeseen problems on PC. "Our goal is always to deliver a great experience for all our players". Fallout 76 is the next game that Bethesda is bringing to the community and fans are anxious that the company might stop making single-player games.

Google Chrome to start warning users about mobile subscription scams

November 10, 2018

According to Google , millions of people every month stumble upon pages with insufficient mobile subscription information and wind up accidentally signed up for premium texting services and other unwanted plans. In order to make sure that developers who are legitimately using this flow to provide users a subscription will not get caught up in this new system.

Microsoft Identifies Windows 10 Pro Activation Rollback Issue, Promises Quick Fix

November 10, 2018

But don't panic, your license is still good. This included both Windows Insider testers and those builds released to mainstream users (including some users with the Windows 10 October 2018 update/1809). And for some users, that's all it takes to get the license squared away. Having Alexa on the PC gives users access to thousands of her capabilities, such as controlling smart home devices, asking questions, setting timers and alarms, managing calendars and more through a tap-to-talk ...

Xiaomi officially enters the United Kingdom with the Mi 8 Pro

November 10, 2018

The unbelievable promotion is part of a limited time "doorcrasher special" deal to mark Xiaomi's launch into the United Kingdom market. To mark its United Kingdom debut, Xiaomi's initial product offerings include the Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6A, Xiaomi Band 3, and Mi Electric Scooter.

What Samsung's new foldable phone could actually look like

November 09, 2018

Both reporters confirmed that the folding technology worked - halving the size of the 7.8-inch (20-centimetre) plastic screen with one 180-degree twist. "The foldable display lays the foundation for a new kind of mobile experience", said Koh Dong-jin, president and CEO of the IT and mobile communications division at Samsung.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for PS4 spotted once again

November 09, 2018

But now fans on PSNProfiles have found promotional images on Sony's own servers , while a poster on ResetEra , who works for analyst group Niko Partners, claims that it is definitely coming out in December. Since there is more in store for PUBG fanatics, here's a look at all the upcoming updates for PUBG on mobile. PUBG appeared in Xbox Game Preview past year, priced at $29.99.

Mobile announces $50 prepaid unlimited data plan, following AT&T and Verizon

November 09, 2018

For $45, you'll get 8GB, with additional lines costing $30 each, and the $65 plan offers unlimited LTE data with $45 additional lines. Specifically, T-Mo's new pre-paid unlimited plan offering undercuts Verizon's by a fair margin, giving users unlimited talk, text and LTE data for just $50 per month - an impressive $15 per month, and $180 per year in savings, over the comparable Verizon plan.

Niantic's Rework Of Ingress Could Make Pokémon GO A Better Game

November 09, 2018

Speaking of Pokemon Go , it will celebrate the new game's launch with two new shiny Pokemon - Cubone and Ponyta - though we don't yet have an exact release date for those events. And for returning players, there's a nice primer of everything that's new. Just like the Gyms players can do in Pokémon Go, the more portals your side captures, the better.

IoT Cloud Platforms Market 2018 : Production, Revenue and Leading Manufacturer Analysis

November 09, 2018

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Assassin’s Creed Origins November Update Presented

November 09, 2018

The second Lost Tale of Greece, Divine Intervention, will have you meet a mysterious woman who will test your qualities through several divine trials! More mercenaries, a new mythical creature to take on, and new item sets inspired by Odysseus himself.

Red Dead Online release date narrowed down

November 09, 2018

Red Dead Online, the Red Dead Redemption 2 multiplayer component is set to launch very soon. Any updated thoughts on making Red Dead 2 available on PC down the road? Investor: Red Dead 1 was not on PC. "As with most online experiences of this size and scale, there will inevitably be some turbulence at launch". "We look forward to working with our fantastic and dedicated community to share ideas, help us fix teething problems and work with us to develop Red Dead Online into ...

Google Chrome 71 Will Block Abusive Ads, Among Other New Features

November 09, 2018

Google's Chrome blog has set a December 2018 deadline for publishers to take down abusive experiences. Before ads are removed, site owners will be notified in Google Search Console if there are abusive ad experiences on their site. As a reasonable explainer, Google will distribute an Abusive Experience Report to let site proprietors check whether any injurious encounters are there on their site, and should be adjusted or evacuated.

Facebook will give you 10 minutes to unsend that embarrassing message

November 09, 2018

If you're too drunk to realize you're sending messages to someone late at night, you're probably too drunk to remember you have 10 minutes to delete them. Gmail allows users the time intervals of 5, 10, 20, and 30 seconds to take back that drunk email you never should have sent in the first place. Facebook is finally following suit and adding the feature to its Messenger app.

Files by Google: Android’s file browser, at long last

November 09, 2018

Google says that the PHA infection rate for "Google Play only" users is 0.09 percent, while the same figure is 0.61 percent for users who also sideloaded apps. The name change is meant to reflect the app's ability to help facilitate a smartphone owner's needs no matter which device they are using. The new API gives developers two new ways to update the apps: flexible and immediate.

Blizzard has mobile titles in the works for multiple IPs

November 09, 2018

They didn't go into any detail about what characters might be getting more attention this time around though though if they are taking a cue from WoW it would make sense if both Sylvanas and Jaina had a bit more attention. So, while confirming that the game's in the making, Blizzard isn't ready to reveal it and wasn't at BlizzCon 2018 neither. Microsoft had a similar moment at E3, announcing the Gears POP! mobile game right before Gears 5.

Multiple DLC for ‘Final Fantasy XV’ Canceled After Director Departure

November 09, 2018

FFXV director Hajime Tabata has left the company too, planning to start his own company for his own project. The director of Final Fantasy XV has quit Square Enix and three of the four DLC episodes that were planned for the next year have been canceled.

Fossil Sport puts latest Wear 3100 chip in colorful smartwatch

November 09, 2018

Announced this September, the Wear 3100's biggest improvement over 2016's Wear 2100 is vastly improved battery life. Not only is it the lightest watch Fossil's ever made, but thanks to its aluminum and nylon case, Fossil says that the Fossil Sport is the "lightest smartwatch to date".

Xiaomi unveils Mi AirDots Youth Edition, $30 truly wireless earbuds

November 09, 2018

First spotted by Engadget the AirDots are apparently exclusive to China at the moment. Despite costing less than one fifth of the price of Apple's AirPods , the AirDots appear to be well specced. Xiaomi has launched its new truly wireless earphones with Bluetooth v5.0, alongside two new Mi Notebooks and a 65-inch Mi TV 4. They support Bluetooth 5 .0 as well.

992-gen Porsche 911 torture tested ahead of debut

November 08, 2018

When the start of 2019 rolls around in Europe, the new 8th generation of the venerable 911 sports auto will be available to purchase. The prototype 911 cars are moving between climate zones with temperature differences of up to 85-degrees Celsius, moving across elevation changes of more than four kilometers, and sitting in traffic in major cities.

Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants to protect the internet

November 08, 2018

Berners-Lee confessed he's "increasingly worried" about how the Web is evolving. Employees of Google , Facebook and other tech giants have in recent months gone public with their regrets, calling the products they helped build harmful to society and overly addictive.

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