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PS4 Messaging Bug is Bricking Consoles

October 15, 2018

In a post titled "WARNING: Set your messages to private ", user Huntstark1 describes a scenario where nearly their whole team got booted out of a Rainbow Six: Siege match after they all received a message containing an unrecognized character.

In Facebook Messenger will soon be a new opportunity

October 15, 2018

Long press on a message. On Friday, Facebook declined to say when the feature will actually arrive, but it remains in the works, a company spokeswoman said. To add to the misery, users are flocking away from Facebook and preferring niche social networks like Twitter , WhatsApp, Instagram, SnapChat etc for connecting with their friends.

Samsung Galaxy A9 introduced

October 14, 2018

Koh once again stressed the foldable phone wouldn't be a "gimmick product" that will "disappear after six to nine months after it's delivered". You certainly have choices, and while not all do, many of them centre around the multiple camera solution.

Fortnite is finally available on Android, Download it now!

October 14, 2018

Fortnite Mobile for Android can now be played without an invite. The download for the beta client is directly from the Fortnite site where you can also check your device's compatibility. " With earlier versions of Android OS you will encounter significant performance issues ". But suppose your phone or tablet doesn't support Fortnite's Android Beta.

Google Pixel 3 to launch on November 2nd in France, retailer claims

October 14, 2018

At first glance, the Pixel 3 XL looks just like the Pixel before it except it has a big notch in the screen. Im considering buying both and storing the Pixel 3 inside the notch of the Pixel3 XLSeriously; the XL is just too disgusting to look at and the Pixel3 is too small.

Facebook is rolling out 3D Photos on both VR and Facebook

October 14, 2018

In addition, the images can be viewed in VR using the Oculus Browser on Oculus Go or Firefox on Oculus Rift . In May amid its F8 gathering, Facebook declared that it was dealing with a component that would take an average 2D picture and influence it to seem three-dimensional when posted in the News Feed.

Things You Should Know Before Buying Black Ops 4

October 14, 2018

While there's no traditional single player campaign, that doesn't mean there's no single player content. They look badass and seem to be worth getting if you exclusively play the multiplayer mode. "I hope Activision continues to support it through out". You can also use this guide to get Black Ops 4 2XP . The Pick 10 system is back and so are perks, so you can expect a classic Black Ops gaming feel.

Pixel 3 "Super Res Zoom" still can't compare with Apple's iPhone XS

October 14, 2018

Inside of Developer Options you will look for the subcategory of Drawing and scroll to where it says Display Cutout . Hype for Google smartphones is at an all-time high and the release of their next generation of phones is just what Google fanboys were waiting for.

How To Hide The Google Pixel 3XL Notch

October 13, 2018

Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are the latest phones to arrive with a higher price than previous year models . On Tuesday, Made by Google announced via Twitter that they've "added an option to hide the display cutout (the notch)".

Razer Phone 2 photos and specs leak via now-deleted Amazon listing

October 13, 2018

Keeping it cool is the Vapor Chamber cooling system, which makes sure that the processor never throttles even under heavy workloads. Also on the back, we have two 12-megapixel cameras , including a telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization.

Husband divorces wife after seeing her with another man on Google Maps

October 13, 2018

In the photos the man spotted, he saw his wife wearing a white top, jeans and heals as she sat on a bench stroking the hair of a another man who laid his head in her lap. A couple was caught canoodling on Google Street View by an eagle-eyed husband. San Pateste said: 'What a small world it is... The woman in the case was snapped in 2013, however, it was while she was still married to her former husband.

WhatsApp fixes video call vulnerability issues

October 12, 2018

It's unclear whether the problem afflicts WhatsApp users on Mac or PC. WhatsApp has disclosed and fixed a massive security flaw in the messaging platform. One of many of such plans according to Acton, was to bridge Facebook and WhatsApp accounts of 128-but string which denotes a user's phone number. The good news is that a WhatsApp employee familiar with dealing of the issue told Reuters that there was no evidence that hackers actually exploited the bug to launch attacks.

Essential Now Building New Phone, Report Says, With All the AI

October 12, 2018

The device could still be used a standard mobile phone to make calls. After being rumoured to be halting work on their second phone back in May , a new report is today stating that Andy Rubin's company Essential , is again working on a new phone but this time with a heavy Artificial Intelligence (AI) focus.

The Xbox One October 2018 update is now available

October 12, 2018

The Xbox Skill expands voice navigation beyond a headset and the (dearly departed) Kinect, allowing you to adjust the volume, start a game, capture screenshots, or power on your console with an Echo (or other smart speaker). As for the new Xbox Avatars , you can use them as you would your old Avatar, using Photobooth for a new Gamerpic and so on. Microsoft is really focusing on Alexa here for the Xbox Skill, so much so that Microsoft is even launching a new deal for the Xbox One X and ...

Google's Lenovo Smart Display is Already Here

October 12, 2018

So we'll dive into the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (obviously), share first impressions , talk about the notch, figure out who is buying either phone, and which features are coming to your older Pixel or Pixel 2. Instead it runs a visual representation of the Google Assistant along with it's very own user interface elements. On the smart display side of things, Google Assistant now gets multi-room audio, so that you can add your smart display to a group and play music throughout your home.

Stardew Valley is coming to mobile this month, first on iOS

October 12, 2018

Stardew Valley is a game that never seems to get old and players have gotten to enjoy the game on almost every console - apart from mobile that is. On top of that, PC players can transfer their save to the iOS version via iTunes, and continue their farm empire rather than start from scratch. Multiplayer for the Switch is now in QA and the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions are also coming along nicely.

Huawei releases new AI chips aimed at competing with NVIDIA & Qualcomm

October 12, 2018

It predicts that by 2025, there will be at least 40 billion personal smart devices globally and 90 per cent of smart device users will have a digital assistant. Its 7 nanometer Ascend 910 chipset, which the firm claims is twice as powerful as its nearest competitor Nvidia's v100, will be available from the second quarter of 2019.

Instagram Comes Out With AI Tools to Tackle Online Bullying

October 12, 2018

If the AI tool decides a photo is unkind or unwelcome, it will be sent to Instagram's community operations team for further review, according to CNet . "Maddie has been speaking out against online bullying since she started experiencing it and is one of many people in our community that uses Instagram to promote positivity", the blog said.

Google shutting down social network Google+ after security bug disclosed

October 11, 2018

The Wall Street Journal , citing anonymous individuals, reports that Google deliberately avoided disclosing the problem at the time, in part to avoid drawing regulatory scrutiny. Companies have to inform a supervisory authority within 72 hours of a personal data breach under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - unless the breach is not likely to risk the rights and freedom of affected users.

Facebook unveils video chat devices Portal amid major privacy concerns

October 11, 2018

Facebook debuted two video-chat devices , per an announcement . There's also Smart Sound Technology which reduces background noise and enhances the voice of the user who is talking, no matter wherever they move. However, buyers can get two Portal devices as a bundle for Dollars 298, which is USD 100 off. The devices are priced at $199 and $349 respectively, and Facebook is offering a $100 discount when two devices are bought at the same time.

Microsoft making patents royalty-free for Android OEMs

October 11, 2018

According to ZDNet , Microsoft's entire patent portfolio is on offer with the legacy exception of its Windows and desktop application code. Microsoft's membership of OIN is no paper tiger, either: The company has pledged a huge patent portfolio, now 60,000 strong with tens of thousands more to be included in the partnership once they have gone through the issuance process.

Borderlands 2 VR announced, features 'BAMF' bullet-time feature

October 11, 2018

The VR version of the game is nearly identical to the Borderlands 2 we've all played to death at this point, but there are a few twists. Borderlands 2 VR is available exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and is slated for a December 14 release date , just in time for the holidays.

Samsung Intros Galaxy A9 (2018), World’s First Quad Camera Smartphone

October 11, 2018

The device sports aluminum body with the 3D curved back body. The Galaxy A9 (2018 ) brings a quad-camera system that includes a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. As for software, the A9 ships with Android 8.0 (overlaid with "Samsung Experience", the company's proprietary Android skin), but Samsung reps said that an over-the-air update to Pie 9.0 is "on the way" - though couldn't give a more precise estimate than that.

Samsung A9 has four rear cameras

October 11, 2018

Samsung on Thursday added another new Galaxy A phone to its portfolio, and it is by far the company's most unique one to date. This definitely sounds powerful but not as beastly as the one sported by the Huawei P20 Pro , one of the world's first to feature triple rear cameras .

Google Home Hub is all about simplifying the smart home experience

October 11, 2018

The geeks over at Stacey on IoT feel free strongly about this topic , but I think Google's strategy is correct: It has put its hub functionality in the cloud, tied to your Google account, so that it's now available from the Google Home app on mobile, or on the Google Home Hub and, soon, other smart displays.

Nokia 3.1 Plus first impressions: Killing the competition

October 11, 2018

Nokia 8110 4G feature phone is available in two colour options of "Traditional Black" and " Banana Yellow". On to the front, the Nokia 3.1 Plus flaunts a 6-inch HD+ display and carries a resolution of 720×1440 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9 Pie beta through Nokia Beta Labs

October 11, 2018

Google Lens and Motion Photos can also be accessed directly from the app quickly and easily. These three apps are already available for the JioPhone , which is also a KaiOS based feature phone. As for the Nokia 5.1 Plus, it sports the largest screen size, measuring at 5.86 inches, but bears a smaller resolution of 1520 x 720. In terms of performance, the Nokia 8110 4G is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform coupled with Adreno 304 GPU.

Four-camera Samsung Galaxy A9 leak details shooters

October 11, 2018

The A9 has a 24-megapixel main camera, as well as telephoto, ultra wide-angle and depth lenses created to help with a broad range of mobile photography. We also get Android 8.1 Oreo , which is inexcusable given Android 9 Pie's availability. Samsung states that the Galaxy A9 will be available in select markets starting from November but did not care to divulge the pricing details right now.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Day 1: Best smartphone deals Slideshow

October 11, 2018

As in the past, the sale sees big discounts on products across categories such as electronics , smartphones fashion, home appliances among others. Top deals on video games include:Top deals on PCs & accessories includeAmazon is providing customers cashless options to avail these exciting offers and save more.

Google drops out of Pentagon's $10 billion cloud competition

October 11, 2018

The contract, known as the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure , or JEDI for short, calls for a massive cloud-computing system that can handle classified USA military data and enable new defense capabilities. For its part, Google told Bloomberg that it also supports the idea of splitting the JEDI contract between multiple providers, and that it would have submitted a bid on those terms.

NES Online gets a fourth bonus game

October 11, 2018

GameSpot spoke to creative director Thomas Grip who told the publication that he's a big fan of Nintendo and believes being able to play the game in handheld mode would bring a new dimension to the series. The game is subheaded " Living the life of luxury! ". The save file comes with the maximum 255 Rupees, the White Sword, a Magical Shield, the Blue Ring, and the Power Bracelet.

Microsoft Rumoured to be Buying Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian

October 11, 2018

Neither Microsoft nor Obsidian are commenting about the potential acquisition at this time. Clearly, this would provide the studio with some stability and heaps of resources from one of the "Big 3". Obsidian Entertainment has been in operation since 2003 and rose out of the ashes of Black Isle Studios, a company that had been involved in both the Fallout and Baldur's Gate series.

Fortnite’s Quad Launcher teased for battle royale through today’s in-game message

October 11, 2018

As is normally the case, patch notes are released as soon as the patch goes live, giving players something to read during the downtime. This new weapon fires four rockets in quick succession, and is available in both epic and legendary versions.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro images leaked before October 16 launch

October 10, 2018

WinFuture notes that there remains a third, unknown Mate 20 phone that we haven't seen leak yet. The upcoming smartphones are likely to feature a 6.3-inch bezel-less AMOLED display with a notch at the top. The short video shows a block of ice ("cooler" and "longer gaming") with a FPS game on it along with the accompanying hashtags of #HUAWEIMate20X and #UltimatePerformance .

PlayStation Online ID name change feature coming soon

October 10, 2018

Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch a preview program to test PlayStation Network online ID changes at the end of November, ahead of the feature's full release in early 2019, the company announced. The Nintendo Switch doesn't let you change your base Nintendo Account username, but it does make it easy (and free) to change the "nickname" that appears to other players online .

China's RRR cut will add RMB 750 bln into the economy

October 10, 2018

The cut will fill in the liquidity gap of banks and put no downward pressure on the yuan, the central bank said in a statement , as the country's monetary policy has not been eased. "Cutting RRR at a time of relatively ample liquidity in the banking system is not likely to have much effect", wrote Zhao Jian, a finance professor of the University of Jinan.

Here's every device Google launched at its Made By Google event

October 10, 2018

Official details will of course be revealed at the Google Pixel 3 launch event later today. Google previewed a call screening service to filter out telemarketers - you get a transcript instead - but it's US-only for now. However, a Pixel 3 XL unit abandoned in a Lyft cab by a Google employee (it sounds outrageous, but a Lyft driver became an unlikely leakster) showed the Pixel 3 XL retain the chassis of its predecessor.

Microsoft Offers First Look at Project xCloud Game Streaming Tech

October 10, 2018

It would seem that Microsoft too, would like to jump on the trend, albeit in a different sense than what Nintendo did with the Switch, with their announcement of the xCloud service, which would allow for streaming of Xbox games on PCs', tablets and phones.

Daylight saving time is reportedly causing Apple Watch Series 4 reboots

October 10, 2018

If Apple doesn't manage to push a fix out by then, users might be forced to either brace the wait or disable the Infograph Modular face within the iPhone application if they can not bear a day without. Having just experienced the time change for Fall, many upset Australians were anxious that their watches were defective given constant crashing and reboot issues.

Google to close Google+ social networking site

October 10, 2018

The bug , discovered in March during an internal company review, could have allowed outside software developers - or people posing as outside developers - to learn the names, email addresses, occupations, genders and ages of Google+ users. And last month, Facebook disclosed that attackers exposed information on almost 50 million users. That may have something to do with Google+'s relative obscurity as an online social destination.

Google’s new Pixel Stand charger is quietly brilliant

October 10, 2018

And, of course, Google is using AI to do other fancy things like screen incoming calls and provide a transcript on the screen in real time. The main screen now contains a list of your smart home devices, and you can make adjustments without diving into the product's specific application.

Verizon retains exclusive on Google's Pixel 3

October 10, 2018

With Night Sight, you can take bright, detailed, colourful shots around the campfire, in a moonlit forest, or a selfie as you're headed out of that dimly-lit club. It is a wireless charger that props the Pixel up so you can see the screen. It's been two years since Google Home launched, and now that the company's smart speaker line-up is four products strong, Google says its working to create not only a more connected home but a more "thoughtful" one.

Microsoft Explains Why Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Was Deleting People’s Files

October 10, 2018

The text now also states that users who miss files after they installed the Windows 10 October 2018 Update should "minimize the use of the affected device". So, if you moved your Downloads folder to D:\Downloads but still had a C:\Users\Name\Downloads folder with files inside it, Windows 10's October 2018 Update would remove the original folder and the files inside it.

Sony Says a Next Gen PlayStation is Necessary

October 10, 2018

According to a new interview with Sony's boss Kenichiro Yoshida , the platform owner is already stealthy working on aPlayStation 5 next-generation console, something that hadn't been acknowledged thus far. A while back, there was talk of the regular, generational hardware cycle fading away to allow a more iterative approach, and we suppose it's possible the PS5 could be the turning point.

Black Ops 4’s day one update weighs in at 50GB

October 10, 2018

Weighing in at an astonishing 50GB in download size, those who pick up the game physically are going to have to wait hours (or days for some) before they're able to play through the entirety of the game's content. The only upside is that Blackout, the new Battle Royale mode, becomes playable once the install is around 30% done. Treyarch claimed that it is serious about the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , so it will be interesting to see whether the team has addressed the ...

Google exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 and didn't disclose it

October 09, 2018

Shares of Alphabet Inc fell by about 1 percent in response to the story. According to Google , data that may have potentially been disclosed only includes "static, optional Google + Profile fields including name, email address, occupation, gender and age".

Apple's iOS 12.0.1 update will fix charging issues and WiFi problems

October 09, 2018

That includes Apple's official release notes, highlighting any changes, and any security-related content which outlines exactly which bugs and vulnerabilities the company has patched with this release. There was also an issue with Lightning charging; some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max phones failed to begin charging when connected to their power source through the Lightning port until after the screen was turned on.

Made by Google Event Kicks Off at 11AM Eastern!

October 09, 2018

Moreover, Google is also expected to add wireless charging to the Pixel devices for the first time. Rumours are rife that a Pixel 3 and larger Pixel 3 XL are inbound. We'll see a Pixel Slate. There is a dedicated key on the accessory to launch Google Assistant . Privacy and security features also could be top talking points about the Pixel 3 as Google and other big US tech companies try to bounce back from recent data breach scandals.

Google Pixel 3 Depicted Again In Premature Case Listing

October 09, 2018

So what we're expecting to be Google's biggest announcements have already been spoiled, though that doesn't mean we've seen the whole picture. The Pixel 2 XL was originally priced at Rs. Reportedly codenamed "Nocturne", the Google Pixel Slate will rival Microsoft's Surface Pro lineup of convertible laptops. A leak revealed that Pixel 3 will have a 5.5-inch display along with a resolution of 2160×1080 and 2:1 aspect ratio.

Google May Release Pixel "Bonito" With SD710 SoC: Rumor

October 09, 2018

The Pixel 3 packaging was all legit, and both the device's feel and specs gave a clear impression that it wasn't a fake, not to mention lining up with all the recent leaks . The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL , the successors to the Pixel 2, have albeit leaked entirely, but there's still plenty that remains under wraps. As most Android phone makers are moving to the trend of in-display fingerprint sensor, Google decides to stick to the rear mounted circular fingerprint sensor for the Pixel ...

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