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Apple iPhone SE 2 Screen Protector With A Notch Leaked

June 01, 2018

Though there is a chance Apple may have a few surprises in store, there's also a good chance that WWDC this year will be somewhat boring compared to past events. Other new features expected include tools for snoozing notifications, tracking the stock market, making video calls, and sending Animojis. Don't expect to see the finished product at WWDC, however.

Fortnite Patch V4.3 Brings New Vehicle, New Forage Item & New Hero

June 01, 2018

Epic Games announced that vehicles would be introduced to the game and the first vehicle that we'll have our hands on for now is a shopping cart . The shopping card follows on from the jetpack that was released last week and offers a new way for players to move around the map.

Four Dallas-area students advance to national spelling bee finals

June 01, 2018

Some words are easier to spell than others. Karthik Nemmani, 14, from McKinney, Texas, holds the Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship Trophy with Scripps President and Chief Executive Officer Adam Symson after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., May 31, 2018.

Apple Not Expected to Unveil New MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch at WWDC

June 01, 2018

Knowing Apple , there will likely be surprises, though. "The company plans to show off its prowess in augmented reality by upgrading relatively new tools for iPhones and iPads", sources say. Apple will apparently open up the NFC access in iOS 12 to allow developers far more smart access. With the new capabilities, iPhones would be able to unlock NFC-enabled doors and potentially transmit data to transit systems, personal authentication devices and more.

A keyring has apparently leaked the next Assassin's Creed game

June 01, 2018

The helmet is included inside packaging containing a logo for Assassin's Creed Odyssey , an unannounced Assassin's Creed title. The keyring shows the helmet of what appears to be an ancient Greek soldier which would suggest that ancient Greece will be the setting for the follow up to the ancient Egyptian setting in Origins .

Telegram CEO says Apple is blocking Telegram updates worldwide

June 01, 2018

In a statement posted today, Durov notes that no updates have been approved ever since Russian Federation ordered Apple to remove the messaging app from the App Store because it wouldn't provide decryption keys to its user's communications.

Cody Travers joins Street Fighter V next month

June 01, 2018

To celebrate Combo Breaker 2018, CAPCOM released the new trailer to introduce this awesome individual. Cody Travers returns not as a criminal this time, but as the new mayor of Metro City. In this new iteration, Cody now wears a new formal outfit. He's also included in the Season 3 Character Pass (£24.99/$29.99) which offers other Season 3 characters: Sakura, Blanka , Falke , plus G and Sagat as they become available.

’PUBG’ Suing Epic Games & ‘Fortnite’ for Copy Infringement in South Korea

June 01, 2018

Apart from the similarities in the gameplay of both PUBG and Fortnite , another point worth noting is that PUBG is based on Unreal Engine 4 that was created and licensed by Epic Games . The company is accused of copying PUBG's user interface and game items. According to a report from The Korea Times , PUBG Corporation filed a lawsuit against Epic Games Korea in January of a year ago.

Bethesda Is Teasing A Fallout Game

May 31, 2018

They have released a Special Edition, Nintendo Switch port, and a VR version. Although we don't know anything more about this Fallout game , Kotaku's Jason Schreier claimed that he didn't want to spoil the announcement, however, it's something new and something different.

Xiaomi Mi8 out, showing DXoMark is better than an iPhone

May 31, 2018

The phone copied both the rounded corners and notch on the front of the device, along with the vertical camera bump on the rear. Xiaomi is going all-out with the Mi 8 Explorer Edition which has an in-display fingerprint sensor for the first time in a phone.

Star Citizen gets $27,000 add-on pack

May 31, 2018

Links to the page now return a 404 error message. Obviously this pack is not meant for the ordinary PC gamer but when everyone is bashing Battlefield and Call of Duty for their loot boxes, I think it's justified to also criticize an unfinished game that is heavily focusing on making more money by implementing the free-to-play model of other games (independently selling ships and packs).

Federal Bureau of Investigation urging people to reboot routers, due to malware threat

May 31, 2018

So, now, when you reboot your router, it throws a kink in their system, essentially destroying the part of the malware that allows hackers to spy on your activities. Investigators have identified the problem as something called VPNFilter. Of course, a factory reset will kill the malware for good, but that's no good to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

See Samsung’s official Samsung Galaxy S9 feature explainer videos

May 31, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is the latest flagship phone announced by the South Korean firm with better display, design and specs. The Note 9 is also expected to powered by Samsung Experience 9.0 based on Android Oreo 8.0 or Oreo 8.1. The most RAM on any Samsung device right now is 6GB, which can be found on the Note 8 and Galaxy S9 . Apple and Samsung are the two major players in the market.

Atari VCS preorders are finally available through Indiegogo

May 31, 2018

There are two Atari VCS models now available for pre-order, with the standard Onyx version taking orders at $199, and a classier Day One Collector's Edition (with a genuine wood front) coming in at $299. These have been developed by Power A. Yet, the system will come with universal peripheral connectivity which allows a large range of PC devices to connect.

LG V35 ThinQ hands-on: Modern brains but last year’s looks

May 31, 2018

The V35 ThinQ also sports a rear dual camera setup with two 16MP camera sensors, which are capable shooting either in standard or Super Wide Angle mode. The lack of phones , without a doubt. It comes with a six-inch OLED FullVision QHD+ (2560 x 1440) display, with a ratio of 18:9. Some people will turn up their nose at that, but the V35 screen is nearly as big and has no notch.

Plex overhauls mobile app with customizable home screen, podcast playback

May 31, 2018

Starting with the highlight of the update, podcast support is finally arriving in Plex , though in a beta state for now. Other podcasts like the two MobileSyrup podcasts have to be added manually with a link to their RSS feeds. So now you can customize the home screen, reordering or removing sections entirely, with customizable tabs at the bottom of the screen for quick access to other sections.

Will plus size smartphone feature iPhone X's best design feature?

May 31, 2018

The larger Google Pixel 3 XL is the model expected to feature a full edge-to-edge screen and a top notch while the smaller Pixel 3 should come with top and bottom bezels instead. Presumably, one of those lenses on the front will be the selfie camera, while the other could be a depth-sensing or infrared camera used for facial recognition.

Motorola One Power pictured with slim bezels and a notch

May 31, 2018

The " Motorola One Power " information was provided to Android Headlines by what they call a "reliable source" and considering the penchant for accurate leaks in the past we have no reason to doubt this. There's no word on why that is the case, but interested buyers should prepare for the change anyway. The Moto X4 , G6 and E4 series all have the same general look with a circular rear camera layout and a glass or plastic back.

Violent Video Game Encourages Players to Take Part in School Shooting

May 31, 2018

Active Shooter is scheduled for release June 6, but it appeared briefly Tuesday on Valve Corporation's popular Steam marketplace before public backlash caused its removal, CNET reported . Active Shooter was developed by Revived Games and published by the company Acid, which has said it plans to sell the game for $5 to $10. Ryan Petty , whose 14-year-old daughter Alaina died in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, called the game "despicable" and asked for people to ...

Team Sonic Racing Officially Revealed With A New Trailer; Releases This Winter

May 30, 2018

The Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing series was surprisingly good, with many praising it as a capable deviation from the Mario Kart formula. Race together and work together as a team by sharing power-ups and speed boosts. Performance & Skin Customisation - Alter the appearance and handling of your vehicle. For more on this high-octane team racing game, keep it locked right here.

Bethesda Announces New Fallout Game, Fallout: 76

May 30, 2018

The favoured option among fans of the post-apocalyptic RPG series would be the unveiling of Fallout 5 - it is now almost three years since Fallout 4 was released. A man in a Vault 76 jumper straps on and boots up his Pip-Boy, a personal electronic device in the " Fallout " games. According to Kotaku news editor Schreier, Fallout 76 will be an online game of some sort.

Atari co-founder Ted Dabney has died at age 80

May 30, 2018

Dabney's death was announced on Saturday by video game historian Leonard Herman via a social media post. "Your legacy will live on a long time!" he wrote. Dabney was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2017, and opted against treatment upon learning he had roughly eight months to live. The game was a huge hit for players, allowing Atari to thrive for years to come on later releases including Pong and Asteroids , among others.

Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1 budget Android phones arrive this summer

May 30, 2018

The company has launched updated versions of the Nokia 2 , Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 , simply called Nokia 2 .1, Nokia 3 .1 and Nokia 5 .1, respectively. Elsewhere, the rear camera has been updated , going from a 13-megapixel camera to a better 16-megapixel one. Nokia 3 .1 will be available from June and has been priced at Euro 139.

Next big-screen Pixel phone may have biggest iPhone X’s design feature

May 30, 2018

So it is interesting to see what are purported to be tempered glass screen protectors designed for the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL . On the other hand, the Google Pixel 3 will have an 18:9 aspect ratio display while it looks a lot like the Galaxy S8/S9 design.

Xiaomi Mi 8 specs leaked via retail box, poster

May 30, 2018

Xiaomi is also supposed to launch several other accessories like Mi Router 4 at this event. Hypothesis is overflowing that he was wearing the Mi Band 3 . The Mi 8 is shown sporting familiar aesthetics first seen on Apple's iPhone X - an nearly all-screen display with a thick notch sitting on the top and a noticeable chin at the bottom.

Sony Days of Play 2018 Sale Offers Great Discounts On PS4

May 30, 2018

The company is even selling a limited edition Days of Play PS4 in blue and gold color that's going to be available for a limited time only. The special edition, one-time-only, 2018 Days of Play PS4 console will retail for £249.99. The PS4, PS3 and PlayStation Vita freebies will be available to subscribers a week later on June 5. Naturally, games will also come with some steep markdowns, with major titles getting up to $40 in price cuts.

Japanese TV show to reveal Pokemon news that will shock the world

May 30, 2018

Although we were initially skeptical about the announcement, after consulting a few Pokemon franchise veterans and a few fellow gaming journalists, we are inclined to believe that this announcement will reference Pokemon GO in a number of ways.

Xbox Games with Gold June Titles May Have Been Leaked

May 30, 2018

I think some of you were probably starting to panic with how late Microsoft left it to announce June's Games With Gold. For the entirety of the month, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia is free on Xbox One . It will be replaced on June 16 with Lego Indiana Jones 2: The New Adventures. Xbox is trying something new with next month's Games with Gold offerings.

All three 2018 iPhone models to feature OLED displays

May 30, 2018

Shares in Sharp, which also supplies LCDs, fell 4 percent on the back of the news. Representatives for Apple , JDI and Sharp declined to comment. A shift to using only organic light-emitting diode screens for iPhones would be challenging, given the sheer volume that Apple sells: 216 million devices in 2017.

PSN Singapore May Have Leaked the Mega Man 11 Release Date

May 29, 2018

Led by a talented, veteran development team at Capcom , Mega Man 11 features tight side-scrolling action gameplay the series is known for while completely revolutionizing the experience for modern consoles . Players can use the Speed Gear to slow down time, which can be beneficial for tough platforming sections or segments where you need a little more time to think about how you'll dispatch your enemies.

Bethesda teases Fallout announcement ahead of E3

May 29, 2018

With E3 just around the corner and Bethesda confirmed to be having another conference , it was only a matter of time before they began teasing what that conference might have in store for us. With the most recent title, Fallout 4 , being released in 2015, fans of the storied franchise have questioned when the next installation will be released, however, no concrete information has been provided by the developer.

AirPlay 2 and HomePod stereo pairing arrive with iOS 11.4

May 29, 2018

For iOS users, the software update finally adds the long-awaited Messages in iCloud feature, which syncs your iMessages across all of your Apple devices. The latter assures users that they can access the latest conversations on any Apple device including the iPhone, iPad , Apple Watch and Mac. Apple Music subscribers can also ask Siri to play different songs in different rooms or the same song everywhere, without ever leaving the room.

Amazon: Echo device sent conversation to family's contact

May 29, 2018

Privacy advocates have long warned that this could happen, and now it has. A Portland family said that their Echo device secretly recorded one of their conversations and sent it to someone on their contact list, with the person who received the message alerting them as to what had happened.

Apple rumored to use OLED displays for 2019 iPhones

May 29, 2018

According to the OLED Display Cost Model by IHS Markit, manufacturing cost of the 5.9-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel with notch design, as in the Apple iPhone X , is estimated to be $29. The Ewing, N.J. -based company supplies critical technology and materials used to make OLED displays. " Apple hasn't been able to expand on its iPhone X production because of market demand and price issues".

'Active Shooter' video game draws backlash from parents

May 29, 2018

Variety reports that Steam and Valve are coming under fire over a shooting-themed video game, Active Shooter , that is now available online through the game storefront. To the parents of the 17 children murdered at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the game crosses a line. Active Shooter wouldn't be the first game to focus on high school shooting .

PUBG Corp files lawsuit against Fortnite in Korea

May 29, 2018

I don't think anyone really took Bluehole Vice President Chang Han Kim when he threatened that the company would look at pursuing legal action against Epic Games over the similarities between PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' take on Battle Royale and Fortnite: Battle Royale's opportunistic jump into the genre.

PUBG developer admits it has 'fallen short' on performance improvements

May 29, 2018

Brendan Greene aka Playerunknown literally created the genre of battle royale and integrated it in his dream project of a game called PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds . PUBG has seen its popularity fall as Fortnite's has risen. "We have also noticed that Epic Games references PUBG in the promotion of Fortnite to their community and in communications with the press".

Valve facing backlash over school shooting game on Steam

May 28, 2018

The game - titled " Active Shooter " and slated for a June 6 release- is branded as a "SWAT simulator" that lets players choose between being an active shooter terrorizing a school or the SWAT team responding to the shooting. So far, there have been 21 school shootings that have hurt or killed people in 2018, averaging to more than one shooting per week, according to CNN.

Three Stocks To Buy On Fortnite Video-Game Craze

May 28, 2018

Since the release of the free to play Battle Royale portion of Fortnite , the number of active users for the game have skyrocketed and seems to not come down. Solid Gold has been a staple LTM in Fortnite Battle Royale , dropping only the legendary (gold) tier of weapons on the map, giving all players maximum firepower.

Amazon Alexa secretly recorded family's conversations, sent to random contact

May 28, 2018

Luckily, the conversation was not too personal - it was about hardwood floors. An Alexa engineer investigated the issue and found that the story aligned with the Alexa device's logs. The recording activates when a person says the " wake " word, and it stores what you say after that. The Echo then sent the recording to an employee of the husband.

WhatsApp adds group audio call feature for iOS users

May 28, 2018

Recently, we got to see WhatsApp hit the tech headlines nearly every day as it rolled out new features and capabilities to the users regularly. At Facebook's F8 conference, the company showed a demo group call with four participants in a call.

Epic's ridiculously popular Fortnite earned nearly $300 million in April

May 28, 2018

But Epic Games is constantly looking at the big picture as well. And now according to digital game sales tracker SuperData Research,Fortnite has made about $296 million in the month of April from PC, consoles and mobile. Players willingly purchase cosmetic items that don't affect gameplay such as often times ridiculous costumes and dance moves to taunt their opponents with.

Complaints Against Google, Facebook Under New Privacy Law — EU GDPR Rollout

May 28, 2018

The only data you should have to share with them is data the company needs to make their service work. Organizations need to obtain active consent from individuals before collecting data in many circumstances and are obligated to report data security breaches to authorities within 72 hours.

State Of Decay 2 Has Surpassed More Than Million Players

May 28, 2018

There have been over six million gameplay hours and 3.5 million hours of streams across Twitch, Mixer, and YouTube over 41,000 unique broadcasts. There have been over 675 million zombies killed, over 6 million fireworks and firecrackers lit, over 6 million bags of snacks eaten, and over 2 million textbooks read.

Battlefield V Offcially Announced, Coming October 19th!

May 27, 2018

The trailer featured plenty of over-the-top action, insane explosions, jeeps and planes raining from the sky, and, yes, a female character. This will give gamers a fair chance of acquiring upgraded gameplay contents that affect their progress in the game.

Check out the Geekbench scores of Samsung Galaxy Note 9

May 27, 2018

The phone is the success or Galaxy Wide 2 launched previous year. Samsung Galaxy J8 price in India is expected to be Rs.18,990 (EUR 240). Samsung has launched a new smartphone named Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 in South Korea. The phone also comes with a 24MP f/1.9 selfie camera and the same front-facing tri-level LED flash from A6. Samsung claims to have made some changes to the software in order to enhance the output in various lighting situations.

Far Cry 5 Announces Vietnam DLC, Zombies, and Sci-Fi Goodness

May 27, 2018

There are two different playable modes to unlock after trying and completing it. Survivor Mode allows players to have a limited loadout and the Action Movie Mode where they get a lot of items that give them over-the-top action. Assets from Hours of Darkness have been added to the Far Cry 5 Arcade for users to create their own levels and challenges. The first one is Hours of Darkness which is out on June 5th.

Google will let you pay your bills with PayPal later this year

May 27, 2018

While people may be wary of giving Google the keys to yet another piece of identifiable information, PayPal's payments integration into Google is pretty welcome. Last week, PayPal acquired Swedish startup iZettle for $2.2 billion to expand into in-store payments and further diversify its capabilities. Still, if you've already connected all your payment methods to PayPal , having them available across all of Google with a single sign-in could simplify the user experience.

Tributes Pour In for YouTube Star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain

May 27, 2018

In an update posted in January 2016 on Twitter , John Bain told his fans that a CT scan showed spots on his liver and would be starting cancer treatment again. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014 , shortly before his 30th birthday. I'll be back on chemo in a few weeks, with the goal of pushing it back and keeping it there for as long as possible.

FBI warns Russians hacked hundreds of thousands of home and office routers

May 27, 2018

The FBI warned on Friday that foreign cyber criminals had compromised "hundreds of thousands" of home and small office router devices around the world which direct traffic on the internet by forwarding data packets between computer networks.

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