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Only a Few More Years Until Release of Playstation 5

May 27, 2018

Judging from the sales success of God of War PS4, it can rival the big names like Uncharted 4. For the first time, an official from Sony has commented on a PlayStation Classified Edition. It was a generation-defining console with many of these franchises continuing today. Guy-Laurent Epstein, Uefa's marketing director, said: " PlayStation has been a valued partner of the Uefa Champions League for more than 20 years, so I am delighted that as we conclude another thrilling season ...

Moto G6 and G6 Play are launching in India on June 4

May 27, 2018

While the smartphone still isn't available on a global level and Lenovo's subsidiary does have a history of leveraging several silicon models in identically named devices, this scenario would still be largely unprecedented given the significant differences in processing capabilities between the Snapdragon 630 and 660.

"Hundreds of models" of Android devices found the built in firmware virus

May 27, 2018

While, according to Avast's report, the threat posed by the malware and adware in question has been lessened by its longevity (variations of it have been around for 4 years now) hence most security solutions, including Google's own Play Protect, have been able to neutralize it to some extent, and some of the remote servers have since shuttered, some components are still able to install applications without users' permissions, take over device displays to show ads and, of course, transmit ...

Ford makes F-150 Raptor even more off-road capable

May 27, 2018

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor goes on sales later this year. Like Toyota's Crawl Control, and a similar system used by Jeep, Trail Control keeps the vehicle at a set speed between 1.6km/h and 32km/h, automatically applying throttle and brakes to make driving over hard terrain easier.

Snapdragon 710 features X15 LTE modem, 4K HDR playback

May 27, 2018

The Snapdragon 710 allows more affordable handsets to offer features that up to now, were seen only on pricey flagship phones. Besides that the Snapdragon 710 also comes with 4K HDR playback support - a once exclusive feature to the company's 800-series processors.

Dark Souls Remastered Gets Early Release on PC

May 26, 2018

It is Xbox One X enhanced as well to support upscaled 4K resolution. Bandai Namco has released the launch trailer for Dark Souls: Remastered which will be heading to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC this week. It's a valid complaint, though other user reviews rightly point out that implementing those upgrades while also porting the game over to current-gen consoles likely wasn't cheap.

Steam Link app isn’t coming to iOS

May 26, 2018

In fact, there are a number of apps on the App Store that work similarly to Steam Link , like Remotr and R-Play , which can connect with a PS4 instead. Valve is understandably hacked off having spent many hours on this project and the approval process. That's pretty much a blank term for things that Apple considers to be competing with its own services and products.

HTC new U12+ is all about superior looks and performance

May 26, 2018

This means you can squish and prod the device in various ways to get certain responses, such as snapping photos and calling up voice assistants, or zoom in on maps. Only slightly though, as the HTC U11 should still be a very solid performer, but on paper at any rate the HTC U12 Plus has it beat. Because everyone seemingly loved the HTC U11's squeeze sensor gimmick - which allowed users to command the phone through pressured grabs of the phone's flanks - it returns to the U12 Plus.

Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck Concept Revealed

May 26, 2018

Honda UK are among those who think that way, and the aspect they are deciding to focus on is practicality. This really is a Honda Civic Type R pickup truck. Drivers still get to cycle through a number of driving modes, including comfort, Sport and +R. "We have a special projects division at the factory in Swindon and this project was a fantastic opportunity for the team to show just what their creative minds could do ", project lead Alyn James said in a statement.

OnePlus 3 and 3T get Oxygen 5.0.3 update with Face Unlock

May 26, 2018

It's been 2 years since these devices came out, and a lot of changes have taken place. Now, the OnePlus3 and OnePlus 3T are picking up new security patches and features in a new update. OnePlus has also rolled out the first update of its latest flagship smartphone this week. File manager has added a new large files category for better discovery, and there's a new weather widget for the Launcher.

How to download everything Apple knows about you

May 26, 2018

You will need to wait up to seven days for Apple to verify your request and provide your data. All of the information collected by Apple is, of course, voluntary but it is always good to know precisely what information they have and gives customers the ability to spot and correct errors.

U.S. Naval Academy graduation; Trump delivers remarks

May 25, 2018

Interested in Donald Trump? Last year, Trump addressed the Coast Guard Academy. "We are going to stand up for our citizens, stand up for our values and stand up for our men and women in uniform". It will be Trump's first time speaking to the academy's graduating class. "What should I do?" "What should I do?" he asked the crowd. He said the Navy fleet will soon increase to 355 "beautiful ships", and that Congress also has approved the largest military pay raise in a decade.

Stunning Ferrari SP38 is a One-Off reimagining of the F40

May 25, 2018

The carbon fiber body itself is painted in a three-layer metallic red paint, a new experiment for Ferrari. Based on the 488 GTB , Ferrari's latest unique project has been commissioned by one of Ferrari's most loyal customers. So the SP38 also boasts the 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 pushing out 660bhp and a massive 760Nm of torque which means the SP38 will also hit 100kmph in 3 seconds flat.

Valve's Steam Link App for iOS Rejected by Apple

May 25, 2018

Apple has decided that it won't allow iPhone , iPad , and Apple TV owners to play PC games through Steam Link . There are countless games and apps on the App Store that are just so ridiculously stupid that I don't know how they found a place on there in the first place, but a AAA app like Steam Link gets rejected.

How To Get Your iPhone Battery Refund

May 25, 2018

Customers can bring in their old iPhone battery and get it swapped with a fresh one for $29 . If your iPhone battery has been acting up, you may be eligible for a $50 credit from Apple . New court documents uncovered by Motherboard today (May 24) show that Apple actually knew the phones would bend considerably more than the iPhone 5s before it released the phones.

Samsung to pay $539 million to Apple in patent retrial

May 25, 2018

If a $600 phone contained $300 of infringed Apple parts, Samsung might argue that it owed Apple damages only for the $300 portion, while Apple might say that its $300 of innovations enabled sales of $600 phones. The patent legal war between Samsung and Apple finished yet another chapter today. In December of 2015, Samsung paid $548 million to Apple. While the $ 539 million damages are only half of what Apple wanted, it nevertheless marked a big victory for the Cupertino, California-based ...

Foster dad cries as he's jailed for life for Tiahleigh Palmer's murder

May 25, 2018

He will be eligible for parole in 2036. A call to Crime Stoppers about seven months after Tiahleigh's disappearance tipped off investigators it was believed Trent Thorburn had sex with her. He said he gave regard to Thorburn's plea of guilty and personal circumstances, including his criminal history, but said none of the circumstances explained his horrendous actions.

Sheikh Hasina, Mamata to meet in Kolkata on Saturday

May 25, 2018

She said her country had allowed the refugees to enter on humanitarian grounds, but wants to repatriate them as soon as possible. "Gurudev used to say that education is not restricted to universities alone". The man, dressed in a kurta and pants, touched Modi's feet; sought his blessings and then handed him a portrait picture of Rabindranath Tagore. "India and Bangladesh are separate countries bonded by cooperation and understanding".

New image debunks misconception of scale of Big Island lava flow

May 25, 2018

This May 23, 2018, Satellite photo provided by DigitalGlobe shows lava coming out of fissures caused by Kilauea volcano, running towards the Puna coast, lower right, along Malama Ki Forest Reserve recreation area in Pahoa, Hawaii. Each helicopter can carry up to 50 people at a time. Last year, the Hawaii plant generated about $11 million of net income for the company. Gen. Kenneth Hara of the Hawaii National Guard said in a statement .

Harry and Chelsy's tearful phone call before wedding

May 25, 2018

The 29-year-old actress opted for a jazzy pink, green and purple striped frock paired with a simple feathered headband. "One of the places they're looking at is a lodge that is so remote that it requires an off-land Land Rover to get there [and] a satellite phone because there are no connections", Nicholl said.

Police apologise after they tasered and arrested National Basketball Association star over parking offence

May 25, 2018

Brown left his Mercedes idling across parking lanes while he was in the store, the video released Wednesday shows. The release of the video poetically arrives on the heels of the NFL's decision to enact a new fine on players who kneel in protest of police brutality during the national anthem.

Obama administration too slow to probe Russian meddling in 2016

May 25, 2018

Nielsen and other Trump administration officials briefed lawmakers on election security Tuesday morning in a classified setting to discuss overall threats to upcoming USA elections and explain the steps the administration is taking to counter those threats.

Reports of Activist Wael Abbas 'Arrest' Circulate Online

May 25, 2018

They spoke to the agendy on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to media. Abbas has been posting about police violence, torture and corruption on Facebook , YouTube and Twitter for over a decade and he was active during the January 2011 street protests that resulted in president Hosni Mubarak's fall from power.

Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona

May 25, 2018

Uber is shutting down its self-driving vehicle program in Arizona following the death of a pedestrian, the company confirmed to VentureBeat today. Toronto is only one of several Ontario cities that are hosting limited tests of increasingly autonomous vehicles being conducted by several companies in what's being promoted as the next major step in automotive technology.

Lee Westwood and Luke Donald named among European Ryder Cup Vice-Captains

May 24, 2018

Harrington , who has appeared in six Ryder Cup matches, also served as a vice-captain to Paul McGinley in 2014 and Darren Clarke in 2016, while Westwood has played in the past 10 Ryder Cups since making his debut in 1997. "I think after having been vice-captain twice, I realise how much work is behind the scenes in supporting the captain", Harrington said today. For Harrington, it's a role he's held before and he hopes that experience will count come September.

Gov. Abbott convenes gun violence panels

May 24, 2018

On Wednesday, a lobbyist from the Texas State Rifle Association , affiliated with the National Rifle Association , will be participating with state lawmakers and education and law enforcement officials. "I believe that's what was behind" the shooting, Antonios Pagourtzis told the newspaper. Four minutes after Pagourtzis started shooting, police entered the school's hallway and exchanged gunfire with him while he remained in a classroom, allowing the rest of the school to be evacuated, ...

Hawaii Volcano Eruption: Lava From Kilauea Threatens To Strike Power Plant

May 23, 2018

Ige said. "It's heart-wrenching". Goddess of fire, Pele, is believed to live on Kilauea volcano , and the plant itself is thought to desecrate her name. Kaleikini said the gases that could potentially leak from the Puna plant are no different from those coming from active fissures. The National Weather Service and U.S.

White House: GOP lawmakers meeting Justice officials Thursday about intelligence source documents

May 23, 2018

The Washington Post had previously confirmed Halper's identity but did not report the information after warnings from US intelligence officials that exposing him could endanger him or his contacts. Halper taught global affairs and American studies at Cambridge from 2001 until 2015, when he stepped down with the honorary title of emeritus senior fellow of the Centre of worldwide Studies, according to a spokesman for the university.

Will Smith 'to carry out World Cup 2018 tune'

May 22, 2018

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation will start in less than a month, so pieces will start falling into place in terms of the who will be performing at the opening ceremony and who will perform the official anthem for the event.

Watch Miley Cyrus Prank a Sleeping Jimmy Kimmel With a Wrecking Ball

May 22, 2018

Third time's the harm for Jimmy Kimmel . Then Molly teamed up with Britney Spears the following year, waking up Kimmel with a team of dancers. Jimmy thought that would be it but the other night it happened to him again. As the song played, Cyrus hopped onto the comedian's bed, singing and slinging the tool around. "You got me right in the balls", the sleepy host declared with his mouth guard still in.

EPA blocks some news outlets from water contaminants summit

May 22, 2018

Reporters from CNN , The Associated Press and E&E News were among a group of journalists barred completely from attending the two day event kicked off at EPA headquarters Tuesday. E&E reported the event was open to the press, but not to reporters from the barred organizations. Separately, a CNN reporter and producer lined up with members of the public and presented their IDs and credentials, identifying themselves as reporters.

Israel is world's first country to attack with F35s

May 22, 2018

On May 10, minister of military affairs, Avigdor Lieberman, claimed that Israel had "hit nearly all of the Iranian infrastructure in Syria" in response to a barrage of 20 rockets fired at Israeli military outposts in the occupied Golan Heights.

Samsung launches Galaxy A6, A6+ with AI camera; price, specifications, availability

May 22, 2018

The J8 runs on Android Oreo , has a 3,500mAh battery inside, and will be available from July onwards. Galaxy J8 has a 6-inch HD+ display while J6 comes with 5.6-inch HD+ display . The phone comes in 32GB and 64GB storage option and supports memory expansion of up to 256GB. This new innovation eradicates the consumer pain point of chat interruptions while viewing content on their mobile devices.

Pop Band BTS Slays Performance At Billboard Music Awards Because They're BTS

May 22, 2018

Janet shares her niece's thoughts on being a strong woman, showing compassion and being sensitive to others, which she expressed during her acceptance speech . "And now we realize our words truly carry weight thanks to you guys". Before presenting the award to Fonsi, the Chainsmokers and Halsey remembered Avicii , the DJ-producer who died last month at age 28.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies Trailers

May 18, 2018

The game was launched at an event in Los Angeles last night and promised a serious revamp to the now 15-year-old CoD series, which had previously prided itself on the depth of its campaign mode. All the vehicles and weapons from past games. Black Ops 4 features "boots on the ground" combat, for those familiar with the franchise. Many will be glad to see that continue in Black Ops 4 , so fingers crossed Treyarch will shed more light on these women in the run-upto the game's release.

Nokia X6 Will Launch In India Soon

May 18, 2018

Getting a lot of traffic on this so let's ask around. Should we bring Nokia X6 to other markets too? HMD recently unveiled the Nokia X6 in China after weeks of teasers and leaked images. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back which has a glossy finish thanks to an all-glass design. Powering the device is a 3060 mAh battery which charges via a USB C port.

Mark Zuckerberg agrees to meeting with European Union officials in Brussels

May 18, 2018

Parliament's media committee said Thursday that Alexander Nix had accepted a summons to appear June 6. "There are more EU users on FB than there are in the USA and Europeans deserve to know how their data is handled", Jourova said on Twitter.

Microsoft Rolls Out the May Update for Xbox One

May 18, 2018

One major new feature is that you can now set your refresh rate to 120Hz, but only if your resolution is set to 1080p or 1440p. After linking, you'll notice that your Xbox Live stats will be shared on Discord, so your friends and users there can see what you're playing.

Skull and Bones delayed until at least April 2019

May 17, 2018

Two of Ubisoft's major triple-A launches significantly contributed to those numbers. The company recorded €1.7 billion (~$2 billion) in sales, up 18.6 percent year-over-year which is €96 million (~$113.2 million) higher than the revised target for the period.

RED Hydrogen One is coming to AT&T and Verizon 'later this summer'

May 17, 2018

Availability on AT&T and Verizon should be a huge win for RED, especially considering that the Hydrogen One sounds like a phone you'll need to see in person to really experience what it has to offer. As is the case with many smartphones, it looks like it'll be up to the two carriers to determine how much the device will run for. A full spec sheet hasn't been shared, but we expect to see more details soon.

Apple Pay adds support for Monzo - here's how to use it

May 17, 2018

The just over three year-old fintech says it has been one of the most requested features for its banking app, with over 2,000 mentions of Apple Pay on Monzo's forum, whilst its customer support team have been asked about the functionality more than 13,000 times.

The LG G7 ThinQ is here, global launch beginning tomorrow

May 17, 2018

The company said it plans to purchase used smartphones from buyers of the LG G7 ThinQ for up to 185,000 won. The company has confirmed that key markets in Asia, Europe, the Americas will follow shortly thereafter. The promotion will run from May 18 to May 31 and is valid on pre-orders made at retailers and carriers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Rogers, Bell, and Telus.

OnePlus 6 emerges from JerryRigEverything's hands mostly unscathed

May 17, 2018

This happens to be the same score as the one that the OnePlus 5T achieved. Olsson has made all five wallpapers available to download in high-resolution , so you don't have to have a OnePlus 6 to enjoy them. The dual rear cameras, fingerprint scanner and the logo of the company are well-protected from scratches as they placed under the layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

Elon Musk received the first Russian self charging iPhone X

May 17, 2018

Caviar , based in Moscow, has built a reputation for crating elaborate phone accessories that cost thousands. The company chose to name it's device in honour of the Tesla CEO, due to his dedication in developing cleaner electric sources of fuel.

Want to Play 'Super Smash Bros.' at E3? Reserve a Ticket Beforehand

May 17, 2018

Here's how it works: If you buy a ticket to E3 2018 by May 31 you'll get an email from the ESA-which organises E3-on June 5 with details on how you can reserve an electronic ticket to play. In other news, Nintendo is encouraging fans to bring their Nintendo Switch systems with them to the event. "This year our focus is on the upcoming Super Smash Bros .

Welcome to #PUBGMOBILE050. Miramar Map Season 2 Progress Missions Secret

May 17, 2018

New missions open up as you progress through levels and continually play PUBG Mobile , though activity missions show up on a weekly basis. They've introduced a new set of Twitch filters that lets you control what sort of gameplay you want to see, allowing you to have more control in what sort of game you're watching.

New Xbox Adaptive Controller Announced

May 17, 2018

We worked closely with them and directly with gamers who have limited mobility to assist in our development. The Xbox Adaptive controller aims to bring accessibility for all gamers especially for those who are not able to use the traditional controller by allowing for connection between different buttons and joystick as the controller is highly customizable and the level of customization for this Xbox adaptive controller is quite impressive.

IBM to Help Tokenize Carbon Credits on Stellar Blockchain

May 17, 2018

To give an idea of the possible size of a tokenized carbon credits market, a recent survey of just 139 companies by the Ecosystem Marketplace found that 63.4 million tons of carbon dioxide resulted in a total market value of $191.3 million in carbon credits.

F1 2018 Gets New Details, Official Release Date, and More

May 17, 2018

It's going to be available for Windows PC via Steam and also through a physical disc. With the game's official slogan being "Make headlines in F1 2018 ", it seems the game might see the return of career mode press interactions for the avatar you create.

Daredevil Season 3 Set Video Leaks

May 17, 2018

Bethel is best known form playing Wade Kinsella on CW's Hart of Dixie . Well, it's now being reported that Bethel is playing none other than Bullseye . Elodie Yung, who plays Elektra, doesn't want Bullseye to show up either". There are three antagonists who most fans would say are synonymous with Daredevil , and the Netflix series has already given us two of them in Wilson Fisk (a.k.a.

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