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Redmi K30i, Redmi 10X key details leak ahead of launch

May 20, 2020

The smartphone comes in two RAM variants - 4GB and 6GB, and packs up to 128GB internal storage which can be expanded further using a micro SD card. There is also a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The punch-hole cutout will be substituted by a standard teardrop notch with a 16 MegaPixel front camera .

Windows Terminal 1.0 is here with numerous improvements

May 20, 2020

Windows Terminal even allows you to customize the look and feel of each profile (Command Prompt, PowerShell, Windows Subsystem for Linux or SSH). You can now run all your favorite Linux IDEs or other GUI applications on Windows 10 seamlessly.

Facebook and Instagram roll out Shops, turning business profiles into storefronts

May 20, 2020

Facebook has enabled businesses to sell products on the platform and Instagram in the past, but Shops allows them to customize a storefront that reflects their brand. "We're starting to roll out Facebook Shops today, and it will be more widely available in the coming months", says the social network. Facebook is also rolling out a tool to connect loyalty programs and a shopping feature showing product tags underneath live videos, allowing viewers to make purchases while watching.

Grimes' Mom Slams Elon Musk for ''Bulls-t'' Tweet

May 20, 2020

Tesla's "full self-driving" ( FSD ) option is called Autopilot, although it isn't fully autonomous. The FSD package builds on Tesla's Autopilot set of features, and it includes driver assistance features such as Navigate on Autopilot, Smart Summon, Auto Lane Change and Autopark.

EasyJet hit by 'highly sophisticated' cyber attack

May 20, 2020

For those who have had their credit card details accessed, action has already been taken to contact all of these people, and they have been offered support, said the company. He said criminals would be likely to target EasyJet customers with fake refund emails in a bid to secure personal details which could be used for identity theft.

Samsung ISOCELL GN1 50 MP image sensor announced with faster auto

May 20, 2020

Well, we didn't have to wait long as the Korean giant has today announced its new 50MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor. The first is Samsung's Dual Pixel technology, where two light-converting photodiodes are packed into a single pixel: that means light can be captured from more angles, and should mean the subjects of your photos snap into focus sooner.

Google Finally Has a Dark-mode For its Search App

May 20, 2020

On Android 10 or on iOS 12/13 you can open the Google Search app and tap the three dot More tab at the bottom right corner of the screen. The light-on-dark-on feature has been a part of the google beta version for a few months now, but it's now being released widely.

Microsoft Announces ‘World’s Fifth Most Powerful’ Supercomputer in Partnership With OpenAI

May 20, 2020

If this beast is in the top five, that would mean - judging from the latest list of the world's most powerful publicly known supercomputers - it is somewhere between the 450,000-core 38-PFLOPS Frontera system at the University of Texas, and Uncle Sam's 2.4-million-core 200-PFLOPS Summit .

Apple acquires VR company NextVR

May 20, 2020

Apple has declined to disclose the amount of the deal, whereas 9to5Mac estimates the acquisition was worth $ 100 million . The AR glasses and headset may have VR features similar to how the HoloLens, Magic Leap One, and Windows Mixed Reality devices work.

Three Reasons to Buy an Android Instead of the iPhone SE

May 20, 2020

The previous iPhone SE did something similar, acting primarily as an upgraded iPhone 5s for those who wanted a smaller device. Apple's 2020 iPhone SE is here, and we've rounded up the best deals going on right now from leading wireless carriers and retailers.

TikTok bans Faizal Siddiqui's account due to 'multiple community guideline violations'

May 20, 2020

In response to YouTube's punitive action against CarryMinati, many of his followers and other popular YouTube influencers started a campaign against TikTok. They did not stop there as many fans apparently started uninstalling and reporting TikTok on Google's Playstore and Apple's App Store, making the app flooded with a 1-star rating.

US Treasury to send stimulus payments on debit cards

May 20, 2020

They can also check their card balance online, by mobile app, or by phone without incurring fees. The card will allow users to make purchases, get cash from in-network ATMs and transfer the funds to their personal bank accounts without additional fees.

Google App Dark Mode Begins Wide Rollout To Users Today

May 19, 2020

It looks exactly the same as Chrome or Gmail does in dark mode and that's fine. The update for Dark mode is set to begin rolling out on Tuesday, 9AM PT, and will continue to roll out throughout the week, so if you don't see the feature enabled for you yet, it will eventually find its way to your device.

Early Galaxy Note 20 Leak Shows Off Triple Rear Cameras

May 19, 2020

The Galaxy Note 20 + will be a lot more compelling device, by the looks of it. According to a report from GalaxyClub , a Dutch Samsung-focused publication, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus will have a 4,500mAh battery, and the site had previously reported that the standard Note 20 will have a 4,000mAh one - the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 had those exact same stats respectively too .

Eurovision 2021 to be held in Dutch city of Rotterdam

May 19, 2020

Instead of a traditional contest, the organisers of the event opted for a broadcast that celebrated the artists that were due to perform this year, meaning that no victor was selected - except in Germany. In this Saturday, May 16, 2020 image provided by EBU/NPO/NOS/AVROTROS, Winner of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest Duncan Laurence performs during the Eurovision's Europe Shine A Light remote television show, in Hilversum, Netherlands.

OnePlus 8 Pro’s "X-ray vision" feature will be temporarily disabled, company apologizes

May 19, 2020

The apology letter doesn't say when that will happen. Why is it happening? Just in case you missed it, several OnePlus 8 Pro users had recently discovered the camera's X-ray ability when using the colour filter feature on its app. The brand ensures that the update without the filter will be available very soon, next week in China. It has more powerful camera sensors, and can produce better results overall.

Faizal Siddiqui's TikTok account banned for 'glorifying' acid attack

May 19, 2020

TikTok's App Store listing hasn't been hit as hard, if at all - it still sits at a comfortable average of 4.8 stars. In his latest TikTok video the user pokes fun at acid attack victims which have been considered offensive by many. CarryMinati's highly-popular YouTube vs TikTok video was taken down by YouTube which took the controversy another level. That video accumulated millions of views and likes, but was taken down by YouTube on May 14 - supposedly Siddiqui's fans reported it for ...

IQOO Z1 5G launched: Check price, full specifications and more

May 19, 2020

The same, however, will not work in India due to the lack of 5G infrastructure. Read on to find out everything about the handset. For the same price, the company is selling the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The brand claims that the charger can top up the new iQOO phone by 50 percent in 23 minutes. Even some of the games have been optimized to support the highest refresh rate on the device.

How to create the new Facebook avatar

May 19, 2020

If Facebook has made the option is available, users should immediately see an option to "Make Your Avatar ". Then tap on the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right of your screen. However, Facebook is now getting in on the game and here's how to make an Avatar to use as your profile picture and stickers. " Avatars enable you to share a range of emotions and expressions via a digital persona that's uniquely representative of you, so we're excited to bring this new form of ...

Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists, Security Forces In Srinagar

May 19, 2020

The security forces involved in the operation comprised jawans from the Central Reserve Police Force and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. "Further details shall follow", said Kashmir Zone Police. He said mobile internet and mobile telephony services, except on BSNL postpaid, have been snapped in the city as a precautionary measure. Forces personnel the site of encounter in Srinagar on Tuesday May 19,2020.

Supercomputers involved in COVID 19 research in Europe hacked to mine crypto

May 19, 2020

We don't know how much MXR the hackers might have gained from their crypto-mining malware but numerous organisations where the supercomputers are situated were prioritising research on the Covid-19 outbreak, says the ZDNet report . The Technical University in Dresden also announced that it had to shut down its Taurus supercomputer as well. Those credentials belonged to researchers in Canada, Poland and China, ZDNet , reports .

OnePlus truly wireless earbuds land in July, guess what they look like

May 19, 2020

However, while there are inconsistencies in the Realme Buds Air that we noted in our review, the company succeeded in pricing the device at a strong, budget point, hence opening up the true wireless earbuds space to a wide number of buyers.

Did Google just leak Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 prices?

May 18, 2020

Google added motion sensors to last year's Pixel 4 to enable users to interact with their phone without having to touch it, but the resulting tech, Motion Sense, didn't work very well. Google itself, however, may have just given us some clues on the prices of these upcoming devices. That phone is listed at $349, while a second model described as a " Premium Google Pixel Phone" with "best in class camera, wireless charging and water resistance" would cost $699.

Pregnant Katy Perry shows off her baby bump in latest music video

May 18, 2020

Check out ETimes English music videos section for more English songs and Katy Perry songs. Katy Perry was engaged to Orlando Bloom in 2019, and the couple is super cute. But the 34-year-old singer has been able to get her hands on one of her main cravings - Indian food. First, Perry squashed all speculation that the "Lover" hitmaker's voice can be heard in the background of her new song, "Daisies," telling Hits Radio Breakfast , "No, it's not correct".

General Atlantic to invest $870m in Jio Platforms

May 18, 2020

The new messaging follows RIL " s new positioning now as a technology/consumer company with Jio at the forefront of attracting marquee investors like Facebook . "I am thrilled to welcome General Atlantic ". "We are excited to leverage General Atlantic's proven global expertise and strategic insights across 40 years of technology investing for the benefits of Jio".

Porsche 911 Targa unveiled, on sale from $275800

May 18, 2020

The Targa 4 develops 283kW at 6,500rpm and 450Nm of torque between 1,950 and 5,000rpm. In the 911 Targa 4S , the boxer unit's peak outputs rise to 331 kW and 530 N.m, with the latter on tap from 2 300 to 5 000 r/min. Of course, the roll bar in the middle is the biggest tell-tale sign of all, in either silver or black trim with the "Targa" emblem on either side. The exterior of the 911 Targa is characterised by the design elements of its 992 model generation.

'Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet' debuting a 'Shot on iPhone' episode

May 18, 2020

Ian ( Rob McElhenney ) and Poppy ( Charlotte Nicdao ) are finding it hard to be alone, while some of the rest of the staff are positively flourishing. Murray Abraham's senior staff member CW is seen struggling with video conferencing, to the chagrin of Jessie Ennis' Jo, who's been tasked with teaching him.

TSMC to cease business with Huawei following U.S. order

May 18, 2020

Speaking further on the developments, Huawei issued a statement saying the company "categorically" opposed amendments from the US Department of Commerce to foreign direct product rules targeting the company. Huawei has few alternatives if Washington refuses to allow its suppliers to use US technology. Following the US' extension of its sanctions on Huawei , new reports of China considering responding in kind has surfaced again.

Free access to the game overloads Rockstar Games' servers

May 18, 2020

But it looks like it's not just the digital storefront, as Rockstar Games is also facing issues with high traffic. The American video game publishing company posted a message on Twitter , stating, "Due to extremely high player volumes, we are now experiencing issues with access to Rockstar Games Services including the Rockstar Games Launcher and GTA V for PC".

Samsung Galaxy A21s smartphone gets official

May 18, 2020

It will be released in the global markets starting June 19. The rear side features a quad camera mechanism enclosed in an L-shaped container. The Galaxy A21s comes with a sizeable 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-O display; its competitors - think the likes of the vivo Y19, and realme 6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s - all come with FHD+ displays.

MediaTek launches Dimensity 820 chip for smartphones - CRN

May 18, 2020

In a simpler explanation, it seems like the new processor actually has the most advanced known sub-6Ghz 5G technology all around for Asia, Europe, and even North America that is all built into a certain mid-to-high-end processor. It is part of the silicon maker's Dimensity lineup, but instead of the flagship-specific 1000 processor, this new Dimensity 820 offering is made with premium mid-range devices in mind.

Facebook avatars are the new craze, how to create yours

May 18, 2020

Second, users should launch the app, tap on the menu icon (it looks like three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen, scroll down and tap on See More , then tap on Avatars . Say goodbye to the days of only being able to express your emotions through the generic sad, happy, angry or thumbs up emojis on Facebook . Facebook rolled out its Avatar feature to users in the USA this week, after launching it past year in other countries.

Google Pixel 5 could dump the Pixel 4's most unpopular feature

May 18, 2020

Stephen Hall of 9to5Google (via PhoneArena ) broke the news during an episode of the Android-focussed site's Alphabet Scoop podcast , but then later tweeted about it, as you can see below. Besides, the Pixel 4a is not just arriving with a lower price tag but is also packing an extra storage capacity. Based on previously released leaks, the device will feature a 5.81-inch LCD screen with a 1080 x 2340-pixel resolution.

FBI Connects Pensacola Gunman to al-Qaida

May 18, 2020

The Saudi military student who carried out a deadly shooting spree at a U.S. naval base previous year had communicated with an Al-Qaeda operative before the attack, USA media reported Monday. "We at the Federal Bureau of Investigation never forget that three courageous members of our armed forces were killed in this attack", Wray said. In February, an audio recording purporting to be from the Islamist militant group al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed responsibility for the ...

Apple's iPhone SE pre-orders are live

May 18, 2020

As a matter of fact, the iPhone SE launched in 2020 looks pretty much the same as the iPhone 6 announced in 2014. Here's what we found out. Apple's new iPhone SE is surprisingly powerful for $399Pre-orders open Friday morning at 8 AM ET, shipments start next week.

Epic has given away $2.1k in games since its store's launch

May 18, 2020

Rockstar is warning of problems accessing GTA V for PC and the company's Games Launcher due to "extremely high player volumes". At the Epic Games Store , the highly praised and popular title Grand Theft Auto V It was released for free.

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma resigns from SoftBank amid historic losses

May 18, 2020

In addition to Yanai's departure, power struggles inside SoftBank's $100bn Vision Fund past year led to the departure of Mark Schawrtz, the company's longstanding independent director. The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a severe blow to loss-making Vision Fund investments. Aside from Ma's departure, three new board members were announced, including two external directors: Lip-Bu Tan, the founder of venture capital firm Walden International and CEO of a software and engineering services ...

Google Pixel 4A could be much cheaper than iPhone SE 2020

May 18, 2020

According to the leak, Pixel 4A will be able to undercut iPhone SE 2020 in this variant as well. That has the specifications of 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The Google Pixel 3a price started from $399 when it was available at the stores for the first time in May previous year. Google's desire to keep the price of the phone down is also reflected in its rumored choice of chipset, as it's said to be opting for the mid-range Snapdragon 768G , rather than the flagship Snapdragon ...

Facebook Messenger Rooms can bring together 50 people in single call

May 18, 2020

As spotted by WABetaInfo , the beta versions of WhatsApp for Android and WhatsApp for iOS now feature shortcuts to Messenger Rooms , so users can jump straight from one app to the other. Though at first glance, a room size of 50 seems impressive, Zoom can host up to 100 people at once; however, these large Zoom calls can only last a maximum of 40 minutes.

Muhlenberg County Health Department confirms 1 COVID-19 death

May 18, 2020

The state said there are 208 people hospitalized with the virus and 1,739 designated as having recovered by the New Mexico Department of Health. Aperion Care Marseilles is the only nursing home in La Salle County that has reported two or more coronavirus cases to the state.

New Dual Screen Surface Tablet Delayed

May 18, 2020

It'll feature USB-C fast charging, but I hear that current test units do not have wireless charging or NFC capabilities. Earlier today, the official Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram account for Microsoft Surface in Malaysia have published two new posts.

Ubisoft Sues Google And Apple Over Rainbow Six Siege Clone

May 18, 2020

Area F2 was created by Ejoy.com, a company that is owned by Chinese multinational technology company Alibaba. In a recent Bloomberg report , Ubisoft have claimed that "virtually every aspect" has been lifted from the extremely popular Rainbow Six: Siege , and that Area F2 is a " near carbon copy " rip-off.

Why India's YouTube and TikTok stars fight on Twitter?

May 18, 2020

If one has to remove, they should also get rid of many objectionable contents available on YouTube . What do you think? Since few days in the past, YouTuber LiftMinati (actual identify Ajey Nagar ) and TikToker Amir Siddiqui is the only to take hold of the headlines for all of the fallacious causes.

Apple explains plans to safely restart operations at its retail stores

May 18, 2020

It started shutting its more than 50 Greater China stores in January and reopened them by mid-March. It plans on bringing over these rules to the U.S. O'Brien said that in every store, they are focused on limiting occupancy and giving everybody lots of room, and renewing their focus on one-on-one, personalized service at the Genius Bar and throughout the store.

How to set up meetings on Google Meet, here's a short tutorial

May 18, 2020

Google Meet allows up to 100 people and there is now no time limit. Where does Google Meet show up? Google Meet was not too long ago made free to everybody with a Google account in a bid to leverage from the brand new norm of working from dwelling.

THPS 1+2 Will Feature Original Skaters In Their Current Age

May 18, 2020

The remaster will also include songs from the original franchise. That, coupled with addictive gameplay and unforgettable soundtracks made the early Pro Skater games a hard phenomenon to miss, and if you did, there's a big chance you heard about them from someone else or even played some of the later entries to the series, like Tony Hawk's Underground 1 and 2.

Amazon Fire TV interface makes it easier to find free content

May 18, 2020

And it will include a bottom row with news from Fire TV's News app . The Free tablets users discover a library of free content including movies and TV shows. With demand for streaming video surges during the COVID-19 crisis, Amazon Fire TV is adding a dedicated free content tab to its homepage. If you're still looking for things to watch, many streaming services have been offering extended free trials to customers during the pandemic.

Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game Now Available To Download For Free

May 18, 2020

The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is a flawless combination of platformer action with simple combat and trading game. From a third-person perspective, players take on a variety of LEGO enemies, solve puzzles, and collect studs (the game's currency).

Free guided tours to Ancient Egypt, Greece with Assassin's Creed

May 18, 2020

Suppose you haven't played either game, though, and want to dip your toes into the long-running series without dishing out any money. While you're at it, claim Rabbids Coding for free and learn some basic-level programming skills. For now though jump into Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. KitGuru says: What do you think about the Discovery Tour mode? " Travel throughout 29 regions and uncover hundreds of stations with tours on five different themes: philosophy, famous cities, daily ...

Powell warns U.S. recovery could stretch through end of 2021

May 18, 2020

And the banking system had been rebuilt stronger since the global financial crisis. Data show more than 30 million jobs were destroyed in the U.S., as businesses were shuttered nationwide amid the efforts to stop the spread of the virus. "That would mean", he added, "that we will start our recovery and get on that road, and that'll be a good thing, but that it'll take some time to pick up steam".

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