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Latest Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL not to launch in India

October 21, 2019

Both the phones support up to 18W fast charging, USB-PD 2.0, and wireless charging. The Google devices also will be available through StarHub from October 26, with options for mobile plans comprising no upfront cost, but the local telco has yet to provide further information on prices.

Meghan Markle Chokes Back Tears When Asked How She's Coping

October 20, 2019

The film follows the royal couple across the continent and shines a light on their reactions to the media barrage they have experienced since the birth of their baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Furthermore, when asked that her statement should be taken as a confirmation that she's not really okay and that it has been a struggle, an emotional Meghan responded back with a simple, "Yes".

Warren Suggests Facebook Might Help Trump Win Reelection for Profit

October 20, 2019

The Facebook CEO also addressed concerns about privacy, calling it the company's "top priority" and "the most critical thing that we're working on", citing an agreement with the FTC to build a "much more rigorous privacy program" at Facebook.

Johnson & Johnson reach $117m settlement over misleading marketing

October 20, 2019

Numerous women who had the once-popular, hammock-like devices implanted claim they caused severe pain, bleeding, infections and other complications. Montana will receive $1,460,022 under the settlement, which the Office of Consumer Protection will use for education, investigations, and enforcement of Montana's consumer protection laws, the release said .

The Outer Worlds preparing for launch with exciting trailer

October 20, 2019

And on October 22, Obsidian will be hosting a Twitch Plays for The Outer Worlds (the first ever Twitch Plays for a pre-released game). Or are you going to be settling in for some hardcore role-playing in Obsidian's The Outer Worlds? Lead your companions: During your journey through the furthest colony, you will meet a host of characters who will want to join your crew.

HTC Exodus 1s brings full bitcoin node support and hardware wallet

October 20, 2019

If you're serious about crypto, the new HTC Exodus 1s might be up your alley. In addition to the lower asking price, Phil Chen , decentralised Chief Officer at HTC, says that the phone will also come pre-installed with several cryptocurrency-related features that will enable users to "exchange, lend, and borrow digital assets".

Google Stadia's wireless controller will launch with limited connection options

October 20, 2019

Even if you have a Chromecast Ultra, you will also need the Google Stadia controller to play Stadia games on it. Users will need to connect their devices to Wi-Fi or Ethernet in order to use Google Stadia. One of the itches Google Stadia is trying to scratch is flexibility. You additionally get a gift voucher that enables you to give three months of Stadia Pro to a companion.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Trailer Showcases its Stunning 4K Visuals

October 20, 2019

Those include increased view distances, upgraded grass and fur, improved lighting and shadows, and a general overhaul in fidelity and detail. For example, there will be extra content for the story mode, we are told. The developer has already covered the enhancements it's making in previous announcements, but today, it showed us some of them in a new trailer. This PC trailer for " Red Dead Redemption 2 " might therefore also provide an insight into any unannounced versions for the PlayStation ...

Google Maps introduces new ways to report driving incidents

October 20, 2019

Google has been adding support for some of the incident types available in Waze to the Android version of Maps, and users are about to get even more options. Users can choose between Crash, Speed Trap, Slowdown, Construction, Lane closure, Disabled vehicle, or Object on road. This feature debuted on Android earlier this year, and Google says it "has been one of our most popular on Android", so bringing it to iOS is a natural thing to do.

Development of 'Okami' sequel desired by both Hideki Kamiya and Ikumi Nakamura

October 19, 2019

While Nakamura's tweet to Capcom USA isn't a definitive announcement that an Okami sequel is definitely happening, it potentially indicates that her and Kamiya could be pitching the idea to Capcom. I just want to continue to be a creator that can say that great things are great. It's a clever move - whip the fans up into a frenzy and throw the ball in Capcom's court so that it can look like the bad guy if it denies us an Okami sequel 13 years after the original's release.

Google has a ‘secret’ security warning for Pixel 4 users

October 19, 2019

Google's upcoming Pixel 4 handset will ship with a glaring security hole in its brand new Face Unlock feature. Well this is disappointing... it turns out the new way to unlock your Pixel 4 phone - face unlock - really isn't that secure.

Apple AirPods Pro tipped for launch in next two weeks

October 19, 2019

The big differentiator will be noise-cancelling, it's expected. A report from China suggests that Apple will launch the AirPods Pro with noise-cancellation for $250. Earlier reports indicated that Apple has been working on a brand new design for the AirPods, with iOS 13.2 beta code also hinting that an AirPods makeover is in the works.

55% of iPhones released in last four years run iOS 13

October 19, 2019

The 50 percent adoption figure for iOS 13 has been achieved in less than a month since it became available. Around 450 million devices are now running the latest iOS update! Apple revealed that the company managed to fix the following in the latest version of iOS, which now sports the number 13.1.3.

Blizzard cancels Overwatch event at Nintendo's NY store

October 19, 2019

It was due to take place tomorrow, but now that event has been cancelled by Blizzard . I suspect not all of the protesters will remain outside the event. Blizzard didn't take too kindly to this, and chose to ban to ban Blitzchung from 2019's Hearthstone Grandmasters Official Competition , while also taking the prize money he earned during Grandmasters Season 2.

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 19002

October 18, 2019

Some updates can change the entire way in which the Windows operating system looks, but typically it is small changes that you may or may not even notice at all. It displays a window on the screen that users need to interact with. This action will reload the troubleshooter with admin rights. That previous update was designed primarily to boost the security of the Windows 10 operating system.

Strange Google Assistant Bug Appears To Be Draining Batteries In Android Phones

October 18, 2019

The two smartphones will operate on Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 855 chip with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage . The base storage is 64GB and can be extended to 128GB for the high-end model of each variant ( Pixel 4 / Pixel 4 XL ). However, there's no 3.5mm headphone jack, nor is there an adaptor included in the box. Google Store rewards . Existing Google One subscribers "on select plans" who buy any Google device or accessory from the Google Store can earn up to 10 percent back in ...

Pixel 4 will support enhanced dual-band Global Positioning System 'soon'

October 18, 2019

The issues with that are obvious. Yes, it can convert anything you speak into the Google Pixel 4's microphone into text on-device at the same time as you are saying it. If you're incapacitated or a heavy sleeper, someone could just as easily put your finger to the sensor and unlock your phone. Here's hoping that Google decides to abandon this decision in favor of folks who have disabilities and have difficulty using gestural navigation (or folks that just might prefer tried-and-true buttons).

OnePlus 8 Pro renders leak showing punch hole display, 3D ToF camera

October 18, 2019

While the initial renders of the OnePlus 8 were revealed earlier this month, 91mobiles in association with reliable tipster and industry expert Onleaks has just released detailed renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro. A USB-C port rests at the bottom edge of the OnePlus 8 Pro , accompanied by a speaker grille to its left. The renders also suggest that the 8 Pro will be the first OnePlus smartphone to sport a quad-camera setup, comprising three sensors (main, telephoto and wide-angle) ...

Riot Games unveils new projects at League of Legends celebration event

October 18, 2019

Earlier this week, Riot presented his long-awaited broadcast program of League 10. The developer behind the popular game League of Legend , Riot Games has now announced their next game. At the end of your turn if you have any unspent mana, because for example you had no cards you could play, up to three mana will be saved for spells.

Battle Pass In, Loot Boxes Out in Call of Duty - IGN Now

October 18, 2019

Regardless of how the Pass shapes up in the end, the system will undoubtedly come as a breath of fresh air for many players who have grown exhausted of loot boxes. Each Battle Pass will have free and premium streams, with players able to see all of the content they are earning or buying. Functional attachments for base weapons can be unlocked through gameplay as well just like in the game's Beta.

Cloud marks bright spot amid IBM's revenue woes

October 18, 2019

Analysts had forecast $18.2 billion. Charles King of Pund-IT Inc. told SiliconANGLE that IBM's rough quarter was the result of a trio of issues: the weakness in its Global Technology Services unit, a continued divestiture of low-performing software assets and the poor performance of the Systems group.

Motorola’s November invite hints foldable RAZR phone launch

October 18, 2019

The foldable smartphone space has seen interest from Samsung , Huawei and recently Microsoft . The invite, which you will find attached below, shows a smartphone with a hinge (most likely the Motorola RAZR foldable) being unwrapped and coming to life from a huge and clunky shell.

MIUI 11 based on Android 10 Coming Today

October 18, 2019

It comes in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black and Cosmic Purple. Coming back to the Redmi Note 8 Pro , it is not the exact same device that launched in China. Stable MIUI 11 will be rolled out in a phased manner starting with Redmi K20 , POCO F1 , Redmi Note 7 , Redmi 7 , and Redmi Y3 starting October end.

SpaceX Pitches Additional 30000 Satellites For Starlink

October 18, 2019

Through the help of the FCC, the company has made 20 additional filings to the ITU for 1,500 more satellites each. According to those filings, the 30,000 satellites would operate "at altitudes ranging from 328 kilometers to 580 kilometers", per SpaceX news.

Samsung to patch Galaxy S10 fingerprint recognition problem

October 18, 2019

According to The Sun , which is not an altogether respectable British publication, a 34 year-old woman from a little town in West Yorkshire, England was shocked to discover one of those dirt-cheap screen protectors you can buy on eBay somehow totally broke the fingerprint authentication security on her state-of-the-art Galaxy S10 .

New Nvidia Shield TV 'stick' device leaks

October 18, 2019

It runs on 2-AAA batteries, has a lost-remote locator, motion-activated backlit buttons, and connects via Bluetooth. It has a cylindrical design that measures 6.5 inches wide and 1.57 inches tall, according to Newegg . Despite its tiny dimensions , it still manages to incorporate an HDMI port , GbE port , a microSD reader, and a proprietary power port . The second Nvidia Shield product to be spotted overnight was the dongle or TV stick that we have also seen rumoured.

Does Diet Affect the Risk of Breast Cancer?

October 18, 2019

Discussing the importance of being breast aware, Addie Mitchell, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Care, wants women to know there is no right or wrong way to check your breasts. It's typically only women participating in these trials. As for Porter, she hopes sharing her loss will help save lives. According to breastcancer.org, diet does play a part to some degree in up to 40% of all cancers.

What was the Most Exciting Product Google Announced This Week?

October 18, 2019

We decided not to make Pixel 4 available in India. We have a couple of valid justifications. You'll still have to figure out what to do with the dangling, never-quite-straight cable, but a lack of shelf space isn't an impediment anymore.

This Samsung Galaxy S10 Bug Lets Any Fingerprint Unlock It

October 18, 2019

After Lisa Neilson, from Castleford, West Yorks, bought a cheap "gel cover" to protect her Galaxy S10's screen, she quickly learned that she could use any of her fingers to unlock it, despite only registering her right thumb. A statement issued by Samsung to Reuters reads, " Samsung Electronics is aware of the case of the S10's malfunctioning fingerprint recognition and will soon issue a software patch ".

Bomb ‘detonated’ on elementary school playground, students evacuated

October 18, 2019

Law enforcement have not yet identified where the explosive device came from. "Investigation by officials determined it did not explode". Dutton said no children were in the vicinity and he did not immediately know whether the explosion damaged any property.

Google launches new wireless Pixel Buds

October 18, 2019

The last version of Pixel Buds were tethered to a wire, but this version of the product will be the company's first truly wireless ear bud to hit the market. The Pixel Buds come in four color options: Clearly White, Oh So Orange, Quite Mint, and Almost Black. With - hang on we need to check the list - Apple , Samsung and Huawei all having announced new smartphones, it's now Google's turn.

Worker pay hikes, factory closings move forward — GM contract

October 18, 2019

But the company was offering that even before the union went on strike on September 16. "We continue to believe that if this is ratified, it is a fairly solid outcome for GM", RBC Capital Markets analyst Joseph Spak wrote in a note Thursday.

California Early Warning Earthquake System To Be Launched Thursday

October 18, 2019

Initially, MyShake will deliver alerts to people for quakes exceeding magnitude 4.5 that will produce a shaking intensity in their area greater than level III on the modified Mercalli scale: a threshold at which most people will feel the shaking if they are indoors, similar to feeling vibrations from a truck driving by on the street.

Google to start Stadia gaming service 19 November

October 18, 2019

You can always use a keyboard and mouse combo for PCs, which is how many people play games on the desktop. Google Stadia will open its servers on november 19 , marking the official launch of Google's cloud gaming ambitions. Google has updated its Stadia Help page and now lists the Pixel 2 under the requirements for playing on a phone . However, upon this writer's Stadia-based connection check, just about anyone with an "upper tier" high-speed connection package should meet the ...

Pokemon GO Chimchar Community Day Event Announced

October 17, 2019

Rescue extra Shadow Pokémon from Workforce GO Rocket - Be able to rescue the next Pokémon from Workforce GO Rocket Grunts at PokéStops close to you: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Electabuzz, Magmar, Lapras, Mareep, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Sableye, Trapinch , Cacnea, Shuppet, and Duskull.

FCC officially approves T-Mobile’s merger with Sprint but lawsuit still looms

October 17, 2019

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks was one of two Democrats to cast a dissenting vote Wednesday, according to Law360 . A strongly worded piece in The Atlantic from one of the voting Democratic Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel attests to this.

Pixel 4 series phones not rolling out in India

October 17, 2019

Google offers three months of Google One (100GB) storage with a Pixel 4 purchase, and this is likely the endgame for Google nudging Pixel users into the Google One subscription model. "You can just actually say "delete my data" that I've said to you today or this week and it's just going to do that", mentioned Ellis. We redesigned the Assistant so it doesn't take up too much room on your screen, letting you better multitask across other apps.

Google's Pixelbook Go is a MacBook-esque Chrome OS laptop

October 17, 2019

Plus, the Pixelbook Go benefits from an improved microphone array that's better at capturing speech than that of its predecessor. It's really going to depend on your use-case, as to whether this Pixelbook Go is the one to get, for your needs.

Apple confirms 50 percent of iPhones have upgraded to iOS 13

October 17, 2019

Apple made the latest iOS and iPadOS distribution numbers public on its developer website . Apple has rolled out a new software update for iPhones less than two months after iOS 13 rolled out. Apple says that a number of Bluetooth related issues should now be fixed, too. iPhone users had complained about their handset disconnecting from Bluetooth speakers, vehicle infotainment systems, hearing aids and headsets, among others.

Jio asks Trai to stop IUC scrapping schedule consultations

October 17, 2019

Airtel and Vodafone Idea, which are net revenue earners, want IUC to stay. Jio recently announced that it would be charging six paise per minute on outgoing calls to other networks. Reliance Jio gave free calling to its users with its launch in September 2016. In the interconnect agreements signed between Jio and Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL for calls on universal access and toll-free numbers, the originating operator receives 36-52p a minute from the terminating one.

Legends of Runeterra is a new League of Legends card game

October 17, 2019

The game is set on a near-future Earth and includes a roster of characters, each with unique abilities. Riot is promising more information sometime in 2020. The game will feature Champions from League of Legends , while also introducing new characters to the mix. And, Riot has included a 3D model viewer, a new feature of LoL that lets you check out your champions up close.

Yahoo is shutting down its Groups website and deleting all content

October 17, 2019

Basically, you will no longer be able to upload new content after October 28 and you will lose any content that you didn't save after December 14. In making the announcement, Yahoo lists exactly what will be removed: Files, Polls, Links, Photos, Folders, Calendar, Database, Attachments, Conversations, Email Updates, Message Digest, and Message History.

Apple TV App on Roku Available Now on Select Devices

October 17, 2019

At the moment, Roku is the third streaming player that carries the app - it's been exclusive to Apple devices and select smart Samsung TVs up until now. Plus, Roku devices have thousands of rave reviews - the Roku Express alone has over 8,000 five-star ratings, plus it's the number three best-selling electronic on the retail giant (behind the ever-popular Fire TV Stick ).

Pixel 4 does not retain unlimited photo upload at original quality

October 17, 2019

Event coverage video courtesy CNET/Google. We're not surprised to see first-generation Pixel Buds no longer listed by the firm, as a successor was announced at the Pixel 4 event yesterday (October 15). And like Google's previous phone launches , there is a plus sized version as well. ZDNet has asked what is contained in Pixel 4 boxes throughout Asia-Pacific.

Some Apple Users' Safari Data Sent to China's Tencent, Researcher Says

October 17, 2019

In the wake of backlash about this practice, Apple released a statement that clarifies who it uses for its Fraudulent Website Warning , Tencent or Google. Apple also said that despite this being a default feature it can be turned off. The most recent release of the Safari browser will prevent publishers from detecting when users have private mode enabled.

Analogue Pocket: mother of all Gameboys announced, slated to arrive in 2020

October 17, 2019

A microSD slot on the side allows for some expandability (and perhaps, even the option to store game backups, though Analogue stipulates the system isn't created to play ROMs out of the box). The Pocket comes in either a matte black or a crisp white, with a screen that stretches the entire width of the device. Features for the upcoming handheld include many upgrades from the original Game Boy, including an HD display, USB-C charging, improved battery life, and fully mappable controls.

Samsung promises to fix Galaxy S10 fingerprint unlock bug

October 17, 2019

It was believed that the ultrasonic sensor inside the smartphone was reading gel and then combining it with the fingerprint, effectively creating a scenario in which any fingerprint sensor looked like the real deal. Samsung originally told United Kingdom publication the Sun , which first reported the issue, that it was looking into the issue. Lisa quickly found out that the device could be unlocked using any of her digits, and worse yet, her husband had no problem doing the same even though ...

WhatsApp includes Memoji in its new updates for iPhone

October 17, 2019

WhatsApp has now rolled out a bunch of new features for iPhone users. Less than a month on from 19 September's initial release, iOS 13.1.3 is available for compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads (via iPadOS) fixes several bugs including those affecting Mail invites, iCloud backup, Apple Watch pairing and notifications and various Bluetooth issues.

Gigantamax Meowth, Pikachu, & Charizard coming to Pokemon Sword and Shield

October 17, 2019

Gigantamax Pikachu will grow to over 68-feet-tall, and it will gain the G-Max Volt Crash, which will damage and paralyze opponents. It's pretty entertaining to see some of the design decisions that the developers have taken with the new Gigantamax Pokemon and while some like Eevee look fantastic, others like Meowth leave a bit to be desired.

Preorder Pixel 4 from Amazon, Get a Free $100 Gift Card

October 17, 2019

The new products come just as Apple , Microsoft, and Amazon have announced their own competing gadgets as the holiday season approaches. Both the Pixel 4 and 4 XL feature OLED panels. Improving on the company's first-generation efforts, the new Pixel Buds - which was shown off on Tuesday alongside the Pixel 4 , Pixelbook Go and new Nest devices - are a truly wireless pair of earbuds, which means, er, you no longer need to cut the cord off .

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