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Apple Website Leak Reveals Apple Watch Sizes in 40mm and 44mm

September 12, 2018

The tech giant's product sitemap XML file displayed the names iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR , reports All Things How . Apple has been routinely posting record quarters, including $53.3 billion in revenuein the most recent quarter. The company may also announce a new smartwatch. As expected, the iPhone XS Max is shown to sport a much larger 6.5-inch screen than its predecessor, which housed a 5.8-inch display.

Apple's September 2018 iPhone Event

September 12, 2018

It was previously revealed that the 5.8-inch OLED iPhone will be called the iPhone Xs. Apple also is expected to release an iPhone with minor updates to last year's $1,000 model and another version made of cheaper materials, including a 6.1-inch LCD screen.

Verizon launches 5G home Internet with 300Mbps speeds

September 12, 2018

The labs will launch by the end of 2018, and will be kitted out with live 5G networks to help startups, universities, and tech companies to collaborate with Verizon. Branded as Verizon 5G Home , the broadband internet service will initially be limited to Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Customers can purchase "new 5G mobile devices as soon as they hit the market", Verizon said.

Security-based Mac apps were secretly spying on your browser data

September 12, 2018

On using the app, 9to5mac.com found it had created a zip file which, when opened, contained browser history, Google search information, and a "file containing a complete list of all apps installed on the system, including information about where they were downloaded from, whether they are 64-bit compatible and their code signature".

Apple Event: Predictive analysis of iPhone pricing in India this year

September 12, 2018

The new iPhones will still use Lightning, and what's odd about that is that Apple will continue to ship them with a 5W charger. The new iPhone line-up will reportedly feature a refreshed version of the iPhone X - first introduced past year, alongside a larger-screen device and a cheaper iPhone that will also feature the iPhone X's all-screen front panel and Face ID technology.

IPhone Xc 6.1-inch LCD iPhone might have a nasty surprise

September 12, 2018

The most exciting part of the leak is surely the name of the new device - iPhone Xc . This week is a big one for fans of Apple smartphones, as the company will announce iPhones on Wednesday. Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones at its September 12 event- Apple iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 9 . According to 9to5Mac, GBH Insights analyst Daniel Ives, there is "a massive iPhone upgrade opportunity" in the making...' He said, "The new phones "will help ...

EA faces prosecution in Belgium over Federation Internationale de Football Association 19 'loot boxes'

September 12, 2018

The report also states the company doesn't plan to remove the feature from this month's release of Federation Internationale de Football Association 19. However, one of the other major companies under the loot box microscope, EA, has supposedly drawn a line in the sand. Based upon previous statements from EA executives, like CEO Andrew Wilson's back in May, EA might be readying for a legal battle over loot boxes rather than giving in without a fight (for this lucrative income stream).

Tesla eliminates two color options for its cars

September 11, 2018

CEO of Tesla has previously noted how the paint shop at the Fremont factory has become a bottleneck for their ambitions production plans. Talk about a lot on your plate. The podcast stunt follows a tumultuous August in which Musk tweeted that funding had been "secured" to take Tesla private at $420 a share. When the news came out late last week about Elon Musk smoking weed on a podcast, TSLA shares plunged almost 7% early Friday.

Apple iPhone Xc, iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max details surface online

September 11, 2018

The trailer shows both iPhones carrying the same design as the existing iPhone X, though it does show them in Gold color in which they look quite stunning. The iPhone XS is expected to be the premium-edition model with an OLED screen in the upcoming range of iPhone 2018 . Short sellers have circled Apple on the eve of the tech giant's highly-anticipated iPhone launch, with the tech giant becoming America's most bet-against company.

OnePlus 6T In-display Fingerprint Sensor Confirmed

September 11, 2018

Apart from that, OnePlus 6T rumors formerly suggested that the device will house a triple rear camera setup and will reportedly launch for $550. "We unlock our phones multiple times a day, and Screen Unlock reduces the number of steps to complete the action", OnePlus told CNET .

Latest iPhone Leak Reveals Possible Prices And Names

September 10, 2018

The Apple Watch has been a slow burn for the company, but has steadily grown in sales becoming a small but important part of Apple's sales shipping 3.5m devices in Q2 2018 according to data from Canalys, but still dwarfed by the 41m iPhones shipped in the same time period.

IPhone Xs Max, iPhone 9 cases show up in Walmart

September 10, 2018

Or at least according to the prices being shown here, with 5,888 RMB ($860) for the iPhone XC , 7,388 RMB ($1,080) for the iPhone XS , and 8,388 RMB ($1,230) for the iPhone XS Plus . Indeed, what might be the most interesting part of this leak is the name of the new model: iPhone Xc . While the iPhone X introduced a futuristic design it came at a cost with the cheapest version costing £999.

New COD: Black Ops 4 trailer finally shows off Blackout battle royale

September 10, 2018

But now Activision has gone the extra mile, introducing an official trailer for the mode right before the beta goes live. Specialist abilities, weapons, locations, vehicles, and even a couple cameos from some returning players all get the spotlight.

Microsoft to Fix Custom Apps Crashed by Windows 10 Upgrade

September 09, 2018

New feature updates (the equivalent of full Windows upgrades) arrive every six months and are supported for only 18 months. Let us know what you think of the update! Microsoft also announced some changes to Office 365 ProPlus support.

Looking for a private mobile browser app? Tor has the answer

September 09, 2018

In this sense, the development team declares that these users are not exempt from online censorship and monitoring, so a year ago they thought about how to better support them. It also helps you block access to your current location passes the traffic over the Tor network. For the time being, you still need the Orbot proxy app for Tor access.

Razer Phone 2 leaked specs suggest small hardware upgrade

September 09, 2018

With an 1.77GHz octa-core Qualcomm chipset - likely the Snapdragon 845 - the phone scored 2026 on its single-core run, and 8234 on its multi-core run. So why are we bringing attention to a discount on the Razer Phone? For comparison's sake, the first generation Razor Phone came powered by a Snapdragon 835 chipset that worked in conjugation with a 8 GB RAM.

Huawei's excuse for benchmark manipulation: others do it!

September 09, 2018

Huawei reportedly claimed that the peak of productivity during the startup benchmark application, was "intuitive leap", based on the work of artificial intelligence. AnandTech discovered that Huawei is another company guilty of manipulating benchmarking scores using a technique where the phone increases its clock speed once it detects the software.

Google Pixel 3 Event To Take Place On October 9th

September 09, 2018

Google will be also live streaming its event as always on its Made by Google YouTube channel at 11 AM EST. So, who's excited for October 9? The Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL will be among the first devices to launch with Google's latest operating system, Android P, which is now in its final developer preview stage.

Nokia 9's leaked pictures trending for 'Unique' Camera Setup

September 09, 2018

Though there is no physical fingerprint sensor on this smartphone, we expect to see an in-display fingerprint sensor. We can also see the Zeiss branding and the handset appears to have the TA-1094 model number. We have been hearing about the Nokia X7 since June and an image of its display panel with a notch also got leaked last month on the internet. We will be seeing more leaks about this device in the coming days.

Fortnite’s 5.40 update brings the highly-anticipated Getaway mode and grappler gun

September 09, 2018

Since Fortnite can be played in squads and teams, being able to talk to other players is a big help. The goal is to be one of the four teams to find the safe, unlock it, and survive all the way to the getaway van . A new Glider called the Safecracker is also available; it costs 800 V-Bucks. During season 4, Epic Games would put in very vague titles for the new challenges, which would then change hours before they were officially released.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant Is Proprietary In-Car AI — Hey BMW

September 08, 2018

The AI will be able to respond to natural voice commands even if those commands don't explicitly state what the driver wants. Saying "Hey BMW , I'm cold" will prompt the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant to adjust the temperature inside the vehicle accordingly.

Tesla stock sinks after senior execs leave, Elon Musk tokes up

September 08, 2018

At 47, his ideas have already come to life in unbelievable ways: SpaceX, a private company that conquered commercial space travel and is developing crewed interplanetary spaceflight; Tesla Inc., maker of stylish electric cars; PayPal, a major online payment system; and many other projects.

Enrique gets tough on Spain

September 08, 2018

He said, "I think that is something the press said". La Furia Roja will be looking to Isco to lead the resurgence of the former world champions, with the player's creativity sure to be a lethal weapon for Spain . "What you have to remember is that Luis Enrique is not losing those key players, because for him it's a new project starting now", says Clotet. Players have been told to attend all team meals and not to bring smartphones when they are going to eat.

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retire from company

September 08, 2018

Ma established the Jack Ma Foundation in 2014, which fosters education for those in rural China, and has professed his love of education. Ma, who turns 54 on Monday, has a net worth of more than US$40 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Leak claims cases for new iPhones found in Walmart

September 08, 2018

The iPhone X had been out in the wild for less than a month when we first reported rumours of Apple's likely lineup for 2018: three new full-screen iPhones, one of them a straight replacement for the X, one a bigger version of that, and one a less-expensive model that sits somewhere between in terms of size.

Tesla rocked by latest executive shakeup, Musk's behavior on webcast

September 08, 2018

Morton, who joined Tesla on August 6, was quoted in a company filing on Friday saying he believes "strongly" in Tesla and that he had no disagreements with the company's leadership or its financial reporting. Musk eventually abandoned his plan to go private on August 25 after CNBC reported Morgan Stanley was planning to be retained to seek financing for a transaction, suggesting funding for a deal hadn't been secured.

More trouble for Tesla after executives resign

September 07, 2018

The episode also raised concern about Musk's health. Musk then took a single puff from the joint offered by Rogan. Musk responded with, "I mean it's legal, right?" Some Wall Street analysts are again calling for Tesla to appoint another senior leader for the company to take the pressure off Elon Musk , or rein in his control.

Uber Introduces More Safety Features On Its App For Passengers And Drivers

September 07, 2018

The feature could be prompted by a long unexpected stop during a trip. Among the other features launched is one that improves rider safety by concealing specific pickup and drop off addresses. "While it might not look so good on the P&L, it forces us to stand behind or words and forces us as a company to get better and better as it relates to safety", Khosrowshahi said in an interview with CNN last week.

A Razer Phone 2 is officially on the way

September 07, 2018

After Razer acquired Nextbit in early 2017 , we knew that a Razer Phone was inevitable. There are also plans to bring some of the company's PC software to the mobile space. To build on that initial success, Razer is going to introduce the second generation of the Razer Phone. While the gaming hardware company is yet to announce how well the original Razer Phone actually did, the firm says it was "very pleased" with the success of the first pone.

2018 iPhone Lineup - What to Expect before Sept 12!

September 07, 2018

On the other hand, the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max are expected to be priced at $1,056 and $1,336 respectively. As far as hardware is concerned, the iPhone XS Max will be powered by the unreleased A12 bionic processor coupled with M12 motion-coprocessor.

British Airways customer data stolen from its website

September 07, 2018

BA says the breach is now resolved, but customers may have had their personal and financial information exposed if they made bookings in the last couple of weeks. Customer Mat Thomas said he had placed a booking on August 27, but had not been contacted over the breach. The air carrier also recommends affected customers to call their bank and follow their instructions, to minimize potential financial damage.

Samsung teases a new foldable smartphone

September 07, 2018

He added that the device could be "unfolded" that would give you more screen real estate to surf the Web "or see something". "Even unfolded, what kind of benefit does that give compared to the tablet?" he said. There's a reason for getting the foldable phone out there early other than stealing the spotlight from the iPhone XS . Samsung Galaxy S9 series didn't sell as well as the brand hoped.

U.S. charges North Korean spy over NHS cyber attack

September 06, 2018

The complaint said there was no evidence Lockheed was breached. The Justice Department plans to announce charges Thursday against a North Korean government spy in connection with the hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2014 , according to reports.

Apple's Upcoming 6.5-inch iPhone Reportedly Named 'iPhone XS Max' [u]

September 06, 2018

The new leak comes from 9to5Mac and shows a deviation from Apple's usual nomenclature. Essentially, we're expecting it to be similar to last year's iPhone reveal event, only with more focus on growing the iPhone X brand. If eligible, your phone can be fixed free of charge at an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service provider. The entry-level iPhone will ditch the stainless steel housing, opting instead for an aluminum shell that will come in a series of colors according to Bloomberg .

OnePlus 6T retail box leaked, reveals waterdrop notch, in-display fingerprint sensor

September 06, 2018

Photos of supposed retail packing for OnePlus 6T have been posted online, detailing a phone that has us beyond intrigued at the moment. This week, images of what looks like the retail box of the OnePlus 6T leaked out that revealed an outline of the device, seemingly confirming that it will bear similarities with the recent Oppo R17 Pro .

Battlefield 5's Battle Royale Mode: 64 Players, 16 Teams

September 06, 2018

While PUBG has the blue circle and Fortnite has the storm, Battlefield V's Firestorm will engulf players in flames in order to eliminate them. Things you might notice immediately are that you can "sprint" while crouching - helping you move between cover, you will be able to smash and jump through windows, and walk backwards while firing too.

Facebook & Instagram down? Major international outage reported in US, Europe

September 06, 2018

Facebook is down right now with hundreds of users reporting issues with the hugely popular social media service. The outage appeared to have affected users around the world, with thousands of reports within the first hour. Parts of South America, the Philippines and India also experienced the technical issues. Please try again in a few minutes .'Another read: 'Sorry, something went wrong.

Twitter CEO: We don't censor conservatives

September 06, 2018

Before the hearing, US President Donald Trump, without appearing to offer any evidence, accused the companies themselves of interfering in the US mid-term elections in November, telling the Daily Caller that social media firms are "super liberal".

Twitter's latest tests cover online status and threaded replies

September 06, 2018

However, it's entirely up to users' as to how they take these updates. There's no certainty as to how Twitter aims to boost conversations on the platform, but the online/offline status indicator seems to be generating a negative response from Twitter users.

Samsung confirms foldable phone for this year

September 05, 2018

When unfolded, the device will offer a different experience than a tablet. Koh added that "every device, every feature, every innovation should have a meaningful message" to its customers. Old rumours have it that Samsung could built the phone using a flexible material that will allow the phone to bend when pressure is applied on it.

What to expect: Twitter CEO's testimony on transparency, accountability

September 05, 2018

It's both Dorsey and Sandberg's debut on Capitol Hill, and they're tasked with defending their companies and the sometimes malicious behavior that occurs on each medium. In a written statement, Google chief legal officer Kent Walker promised to maintain efforts to thwart foreign interference in USA elections. A spokesperson for Twitter declined to comment, but in past hearings Twitter officials have affirmed the gravity of the situation.

Chrome 69 Brings Material Theme Design for Android, iOS, and Desktop Users

September 05, 2018

Chrome's always had a password manager , but this new version will be more proactive, generating passwords for you - pushing users away from recycling their passwords. Now You: Do you like Chrome's new design? Not only will it proactively autocomplete queries and show answers before you can click enter, but it will also route you to now open tabs if you try to search for them.

Microsoft takes a pruning axe to Skype's forest of features

September 05, 2018

Past year saw a new Highlights feature seemingly styled after Snapchat's Stories, but that's now being dropped. The company is planning to remove the less used features and will simplify the app's core functions like voice calling, video chatting and messaging.

This is our first look at Apple's completely redesigned iPad Pro models

September 05, 2018

Apple is holding its annual fall event next week where we are certain to see new iPhones unveiled-and also probably new iPads. The iPhone, though, isn't the only piece of Apple hardware poised to get an exciting refresh this year. The TrueDepth camera module is located in the top bezel, with the company expected to upgrade its Face ID technology to ensure it works in landscape mode as well.

Samsung Galaxy X foldable smartphone could launch in November: DJ Koh

September 04, 2018

It is thought that Samsung might first reveal its foldable smartphone at the Samsung Developer Conference in November in San Francisco. Rumored initially to be called the Galaxy X , we now believe the phone will be launched as the Galaxy F, and we have plenty of details about it, as the handset was featured in many distinct reports so far.

Google employee lost unannounced Pixel 3 in taxi

September 04, 2018

The Google Pixel 3 XL has been leaking like insane over the last couple of weeks, and a new major leak has just surfaced, as someone left the Pixel 3 XL in the back of a Lyft auto by accident. Like any good cabbie, he returned the phone to its owner. The Pixel 3 XL , on the other hand, is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM.

The Apple Watch Round Series in this video is jaw-droppingly lovely

September 04, 2018

The phones feature the same screen design as the iPhone X , with the image of a planet stretching from corner to corner of the display. The device will be called the iPhone XS and will come in two different sizes: 5.8-inches and 6.5-inches.

Huawei's Alexa-powered AI smart speaker can make calls

September 03, 2018

Making its debut at IFA 2018 today, the Alexa speaker may be called a cube, but in fact it's a stubby cylinder. Huawei's 8.5-inch tall speaker, which will ship later this year in time for the holidays, is circular with a 4.6-inch diameter at its base and top.

Apple self-driving cars are real ? one was just in an accident

September 02, 2018

CNBC reports that Apple has 66 self-driving cars approved for testing in California. "The Apple test vehicle was travelling less than 1mph waiting for a safe gap to complete the merge when a 2016 Nissan Leaf contacted the Apple test vehicle at approximately 15mph".

The Australian Google Assistant gets multi-lingual supports

September 02, 2018

The multilingual feature works on all Google Assistant-capable devices that support the compatible languages. To add support for two languages, users can go to the Settings menu in the Google Assistant app, choose Preferences and then choose Assistant Languages.

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