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Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Launches This April

January 18, 2019

The game will be making its way to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on April 26, 2019 at a price point of $19.99 or your regional equivalent as a digital download. New content and game modes are planned to roll out throughout the year. According to the official announcement, the fighting game eschews complicated controls in favour of a more simplified system, stating "the depth is knowing when to strike, not how".

Android Q's New Permissions Controls Look Incredible

January 18, 2019

Many Android users flash custom ROMs and install other pieces of software just to have a dark theme , so this will be a very welcome upgrade for many. Hence, this change will simply give more control and privacy to users. Of course the real question for Android Q is: Which Tasty Treat will it be named after? Each past Android release has been met with rumors that it would be the one to finally bring us this long-awaited feature, but time and time again, we've been met with ...

Samsung Likely to Ditch Fingerprint Scanner on the Galaxy M10

January 18, 2019

As with any pre-release photo, the mandatory chapstick has been applied to the lens before someone took a photo of this phone. They also mention that the in-display fingerprint reader works well, though facial recognition - which has apparently been improved significantly - is generally faster.

Google is finally raising G Suite's price

January 18, 2019

It's not clear how numerous 4 million companies and organizations using G Suite are in the Basic, Business, Enterprise, or custom deal categories, but the move is a 20 percent hike on the costs applicable to both Basic and Business users. However, the price hike won't affect customers who have opted for the G Suite Enterprise Edition. Customers on an annual contract will get new pricing when G Suite renews.

More than 770 million emails exposed in breach

January 18, 2019

It is quite a feat not to have had an email address, or other personal information breached over the last decade. Click on the image below and notice the open Web browser tab behind his purloined password trove (which is apparently stored at Mega.nz): Troy Hunt's published research on this 773 million Collection #1 .

Google buys Fossil smartwatch tech: New devices inbound

January 18, 2019

But Fossil is one of many companies to develop "hybrid" smartwatches , most of which have analog faces and resemble traditional timepieces in most aesthetic ways. Fossil has said that the IP can enable features not supported by smartwatches today, but naturally did not elaborate about the nature of the tech or its ETA.

Fortnite bug gave hackers access to millions of accounts

January 18, 2019

For all its massive, $2.4 billion success, Fortnite has stumbled a bit on the esports scene, partly because it's not ready for prime time but also because of Epic's habit of capricious rule changes and updates that catch pros by surprise.

PUBG’s Vikendi map officially launches next week on PS4, Xbox One

January 18, 2019

There are few new features and changes that have been added to the latest iteration of PUBG Mobile . Vikendi was initially released on PUBG's PC and mobile versions back in December 2018. PUBG Mobile has not explicitly confirmed these features but the company says "bring better tweaks to the loot distribution in Vikendi". Evidence suggests that 50UC would round up to around 500BP.

Is Facebook’s 10-year challenge really as innocent as it seems?

January 18, 2019

Imagine that you wanted to train a facial recognition algorithm on age-related characteristics, and, more specifically, on age progression (e.g. how people are likely to look as they get older). What if Facebook is using the 10-year challenge to collect data from us? Her views, just like Britton's, were met with Skepticism with the tweeps, some of who contended that Facebook already has all the data that it needs, so collating your existing photos won't make much of a difference.

Westworld Mobile shuts down following legal rift with Bethesda

January 17, 2019

When the lawsuit first came to light , Westworld was essentially labelled as a Fallout Shelter rip-off, with Bethesda claiming that Behaviour Interactive re-used code owned by the publisher to reduce development timelines and swiftly bring the Westworld game to market.

The Foldable Phone Craze May See the Return of the Motorola Razr

January 17, 2019

Motorola was never able to reproduce the popularity of the original Razr V3, which went from being a high-end status symbol to even more ubiquitous than BlackBerry phones. The RAZR was originally launched by Motorola, which is now owned by Lenovo, in 2004. That launch time may mean we're set to hear details of the new phone at MWC 2019 as it's set to kick off on February 25.

Apple says Qualcomm refused to provide modem chips for last year's iPhones

January 16, 2019

Qualcomm , however, balked and thus caused something of a mini-panic inside Apple. Apple sent a statement to Reuters that, to us at least, has more than a little tone of smugness and self-importance - who'd have thought that from Apple.

Oppo phone with 10x optical zoom could debut this week

January 16, 2019

Dubbed as 10x hybrid optical zoom, the new technology from Oppo will be showcased at the company's Future Technology Communication Conference on January 16, revealed a report in Chinese-language website MyDrivers . By bending incoming light 90-degrees, the company was able to position its lens array horizontally across the width of the device, thus overcoming the constraints of a prohibitively thin smartphone chassis.

Flawless 10: UCLA gymnast wows the internet and the judges

January 15, 2019

A United States gymnast has wowed the internet with her ideal floor routine. According to the outlet, back in 2013 she won the American Cup over then-teammate Simone Biles . She was also a 2018 NCAA team champion. Ohashi first made her debut on the national gymnastics scene at the Junior Olympic National Championships in 2009, where she placed first on floor exercise, tied for second on uneven bars, placed fourth in the all-around, and tied for seventh on vault.

Windows 7 Support Ends 1 Year From Today

January 15, 2019

As many as 43 per cent of enterprises are still using Windows 7 despite the fact that Microsoft will officially end support for its ten-year-old operating system one year from now. While Windows 8.1 keeps getting updates as well, its market share is substantially smaller than the one of Windows 7, so after January 2020, nearly all Microsoft's efforts would be aimed at Windows 10.

Rocket League Cross-Platform Beta Program Launches

January 15, 2019

Additionally, Psyonix will be releasing a cross-platform party system, allowing you to pair up with friends on any platform. The barriers preventing true cross-platform gaming across all consoles continue to crumble as Sony announced on Monday that Rocket League is the newest game to join its PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program .

Ford Explorer ST debuts with 400 horses at Detroit Auto Show

January 14, 2019

No EPA mileage figures are available yet, but Ford says the rear-drive Explorer hybrid can go 500 miles between refueling stops. Ford boldly calls the Explorer ST "the fastest three-row SUV under $60,000", and it packs upgraded brakes, springs, and dampers.

The AirPower wireless charging pad has finally entered production

January 14, 2019

The source does claim that AirPower will now be soon released by Apple. Apple AirPower was introduced in September 2017 along with the iPhone X . And that, of course, led everyone to question the product's future. Apple's AirPods, for example, shipped more than two months later than expected and, upon actually launching, were incredibly hard to find.

Did Samsung just hint at the foldable phone launch for February 20?

January 14, 2019

I didn't need any translator services to decypher this message as the Samsung news blog reveals the messages, translated to English, mean " The future unfolds " and " February twentieth ." . The mobile business saw profit drops previous year due to heated competition from Chinese rivals. The move to a slimmer profile with a larger battery on their phones is in contrast to the trend for Samsung since their unfortunate Galaxy Note 7 launch which also pushed similar boundaries.

Samsung bets on M series smartphones to take on Xiaomi

January 14, 2019

This new smartphone is targeted for the " millennials ", and the young users. While the firm has already scheduled a launch event for the more interesting Galaxy S10 , nothing has been heard of the Galaxy M phones in terms of their launch date.

You can't watch the Kingdom Hearts 3 secret ending at launch

January 14, 2019

Traditionally, these epilogues and secret videos have shed more light on events that happened concurrently with other storylines, or teased future characters. The day one patch also adds the memory archive menu, which will let you see various videos at any time. Kingdom Hearts III launches in Japan ahead of the worldwide release on January 25, 2019.

Lexus Could Enter The Drop Top Market With LC Luxury Coupe

January 14, 2019

The short overhangs, enormous 22-inch wheels and wide stance remind the public of the performance potential of this concept vehicle . Lexus LC Convertible is 187.8 inch long, 75.6 inch wide and 52.8 inch tall. 'A production version of this concept would be exhilarating in many different ways'. Lexus has neglected to mention what powers the open-top LC show auto, though we'd expect the sonorous 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V8 is under the bonnet given the badges aren't shrouded in blue.

NetherRealm’s Ed Boon Hints At 'Mortal Kombat 11' Community Event Details

January 14, 2019

Mortal Kombat 11 was revealed during the 2018 Game Awards with an April release date. He announced the reveal by stating: "Happy to share with everyone the official cover art for Mortal Kombat 11 here!" It will also be interesting to see what elements of gameplay will carry over from Mortal Kombat X and what will be incorporated from Injustice 2 .

Unity rules change suddenly leaves many games in trouble

January 13, 2019

Unity made the counter-claim that Improbable had been advised well in advance of the December Terms of Services change, and that anyway, games using SpatialOS - including Lazarus and Worlds Adrift - would not be affected by the deactivation of Improbable's Unity Editor license keys.

CAPCOM’s Resident Evil 2 Time-Limited Demo is Now Available

January 13, 2019

But true to the tense survival-horror tone of the series, it's going to be a race against the clock that tests your skills and wits, and once time has expired you're out of luck. If you do finish it, you'll see a "brand-new cinematic trailer exclusive to demo participants". Capcom has put this restriction in place to ensure the in-game 30-minute timer isn't circumvented by any means.

Apple Publishes Support Page to Shut Down Bent iPad Pro Controversy

January 13, 2019

Apple has been facing criticism for how it has handled the iPad Pro's bending issue . Further, Apple notes that the perceived bend is only visible on account of the device's revamped form factor. First and foremost, Apple begins by emphasizing that the iPad Pro comes to be following a high-quality and high-precision manufacturing process that leaves little room for mistakes.

VLC hits 3 billion download mark with AirPlay being added this year

January 13, 2019

At CES 2019 , VLC announced the support for Apple AirPlay which will allow users to stream any video from their Android or iOS device to Apple TV . Kempf said that Airplay could make it to the main VLC app in about a month. VLC Media Player has officially been downloaded 3 billion times as of writing.

The Witcher’s Geralt joins Monster Hunter World in February

January 13, 2019

Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series will be making his way into the game's world . The publisher has now confirmed that the famed Witcher is set to arrive in the PS4 and Xbox One versions as a free update, which rolls out early next month, on February 8.

Samsung Reveals 219-Inch TV Called 'The Wall'

January 13, 2019

Just hit the button and watch it roll away. It wouldn't be a CES roundup without mention of 8K. Whether you're a die-hard follower of the National Basketball Association , or you're locked into the National Football League year after year, chances are high you spend way too much time in front of your television.

Future version of Windows 10 will reserve system space for updates

January 13, 2019

Microsoft has committed to upgrading Windows 10 twice a year, and to make those roll outs go smoother, the next version is going to earmark around 7GB of storage space for future updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches on some PCs.

Amazon Reportedly in Development of a Game Streaming Service

January 13, 2019

Amazon is speaking to publishers about bringing their games to its streaming platform, which apparently could launch in 2020. However, the service is unlikely to be ready for launch until next year, Mashable reported. On top of that, Amazon would likely leverage its 100 million-strong Prime service to woo new consumers in, offering free access bundled with everything else that Prime offers.

AMD launches world's first 7nm gaming GPU Radeon VII for $699

January 13, 2019

All the three chips are based on AMD's partners' new 7nm manufacturing technology that packs more transistors on smaller chips and can boost performance at lower power. "They do not even work with AMD's graphics cards". AMD is looking to become competitive again in the high-end PC graphics market, roughly a year and a half after it launched the Radeon RX Vega 64 .

Resident Evil 2 Remake demo is a limited time offer

January 13, 2019

You'll be able to explore to your heart's content, but the catch is this: you must finish within 30 minutes. And a new, exclusive cinematic Resident Evil 2 trailer will be available via the demo's menu. However, the demo's unique "1-shot" format also limits the total amount of time available to players. Capcom Provide just 30 minutes for you to check out the demonstration and once your 30 minutes are up that's it.

Lexar Launches the World's First 1TB SDXC Memory Card

January 13, 2019

Now, it's been beaten to the punch by Lexar's Professional 633x line of SDHC and SDXC UHS-I cards, which have capacities ranging from 16GB up to 1TB. Photographers and videographers that constantly swap SD cards throughout busy workday may be in luck. This is a V30 card, which Lexar states can achieve up to 95MB/s data transfer speeds, but it is only guaranteed to hit a minimum sequential write speed of 30MB/s.

Bungie acquires Destiny publishing rights from Activision

January 13, 2019

The Seattle-based team will now self-publish all expansions to the ongoing Destiny 2 and any future sequels. In an SEC report confirming the split released last night, Activision stated that although they'd be turning publishing rights for Destiny back over to Bungie, they do "not expect to recognise material revenue, operating income or operating loss from the Destiny franchise in 2019", suggesting the FPS was not proving financially beneficial.

Samsung Galaxy S10 India Release Date

January 13, 2019

Samsung has sent invites to media houses and selected audiences. This year will be really important for Samsung. The Unpacked event for the new Galaxy model will take place at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on February 20th at 11 a.m.

Google Assistant now comes with a real-time translator for 27 languages

January 11, 2019

Google Assistant might be pretty much a standard option for Android phones , but Google found another way to extend its reach. Google announced new features, dozens of product integrations and an expansive plan to create a wider platform for its virtual assistant at CES .

CES 2019: Samsung to bring 8K TVs to local market

January 11, 2019

Since the start of the modern era, television screen sizes have steadily increased in size as resolution improved and consumers demanded a more immersive viewing experience. Meanwhile, in the " zero view' model the display is completely hidden". It will also be Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit enabled, like other 2019 LG TVs.

Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed

January 11, 2019

An increase in cess on luxury cars that came into effect after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax was a major spoiler for Mercedes , as this was coupled with a five per cent hike in customs duty on completely knocked down kits to 15 per cent.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite benchmark hints at state-of-the-art processor

January 11, 2019

The device will also receive a major security bump with the inclusion of the latest ultrasonic in-display finger print sensor that is will be more accurate than all the other sensors that are now available for mobile devices. While 2018 was marked by boring new Samsung phones, 2019 will be just the opposite. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite may have a simpler camera setup and a smaller flat screen compared to its more premium siblings, but it will use the exact same chipsets.

AT&T gets mocked by Verizon, T-Mobile for fake 5G network

January 11, 2019

They might be in for a rude awakening when they realize that their 5G E phone won't actually be compatible with 5G. "And I love the fact that we broke our industry's narrative two days ago, and they're frustrated and gonna do what they're gonna do", Donovan added.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Unveiling Set for February 20

January 11, 2019

As well as the Galaxy S10 , many pundits are expecting Samsung to reveal more about the folding phone it announced a year ago. Bixby Intelligence will be integrated into the company's 2019 QLED and premium TVs, and smart appliances including refrigerators, washers, air conditioners, mobile devices or AI speakers .

The Division 2 will release on the Epic Store, not Steam

January 10, 2019

The Epic Games Store launched in early December and now offers a curated selection of PC and Mac titles. Ubisoft revealed the PC minimum and recommended system requirements for The Division 2, and it turns out that they're quite tame.

Nokia 8.1 Plus with pinhole selfie camera revealed in crisp renders

January 10, 2019

This design has also been used by Samsung and other companies to fit in the camera while also reducing the bezels on the edges as much as possible. The back of the handset will have a glass panel and a fingerprint sensor. It will use a USB-type C charging port, and it will have a dual rear camera with Zeiss lenses and dual flash.

A $150 phone with a 48MP camera: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

January 10, 2019

What's the deal here, you might be wondering. Just a few corners are cut - including a lack of NFC, and a slightly older-than-average chipset. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 660 is powering the handset, and around back you'll find an impressive 48MP + 5MP dual camera combo.

Google Chrome’s ad-blocking feature will roll out worldwide in July

January 10, 2019

Chrome started blocking such ads back in February past year while Google also put a halt to selling ads that violate the Coalition for Better Ads' guidelines and have a negative impact on the web browsing experience. Google recommends that you do not change this setting and allow Chrome to continue blocking ads on abusive sites in order to protect you from malware and other unwanted experiences.

IBM Unveils The Very First Commercial Quantum Computer

January 10, 2019

ExxonMobil and IBM have signed a partnership agreement to advance the potential use of quantum computing in developing next-generation energy and manufacturing technologies, Kallanish Energy reports. "Today's quantum computers include thousands of parts that work together to harness qubits to perform quantum computations". In order to acquire the system, the interested businesses would have to collaborate with IBM on a case to case basis.

2019 launch for second-generation EPYC CPUs confirmed at AMD keynote

January 10, 2019

The red team has announced that Radeon VII will be available on February 7th and will be priced at $699! Interestingly the RX Vega 64 houses, you guessed it, 64 CUs, which means the new Radeon VII actually has fewer GCN cores inside it.

Google Home upgrade: Your smart speaker is set for a colossal improvement

January 09, 2019

Google Assistant is doing most of the work. The feature is exactly what it sounds like - a way to get Google Assistant to translate a different language, making it easier to have a conversation with someone who may otherwise be impacted by the language barrier.

How Apple Changed CES Forever

January 08, 2019

It's that time of the year when tech companies from around the globe gather in the glam city of Las Vegas to show off their latest gizmos and gadgets. Representatives from Facebook, Twitter and Google have been summoned to Capitol Hill in recent months as lawmakers become increasingly concerned about companies' abilities - and willingness - to safeguard user data.

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