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Rumor: Scalebound Switch Might Be Happening

February 21, 2019

Fans will remember Scalebound as one of those promising titles revealed during E3 in 2014. The other larger-priced game for Switch in January, the remastered Tales of Vesperia, finished 12th combined despite not being a full priced release and only appearing in the Switch's top 10 software list.

Snapdragon X55 5G Modem Delivers Improvements In Coverage & Adaptation

February 21, 2019

Those are meant not only to complement the capabilities of the new modem but also to improve power efficiency and design constraints, promising better battery life and sleeker-looking smartphones. As the world's biggest maker of mobile chipsets, Qualcomm is hoping that the 5G wave will cement its dominance, and it has aggressively pushed its 5G chipset capabilities since late 2017.

AI-powered LG Q60, LG K50 and LG K40 announced

February 21, 2019

No surprises there as this is a mid-range device. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the LG Q60 , K50, and K40. The smartphone runs on an unnamed octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0GHz and is paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The LG K40 is the latest entry-segment smartphone by the company. For example, it's got the same powerful processor inside and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Vivo launches V15 Pro with a 32MP pop-up selfie camera

February 21, 2019

As of now, all the features haven't been officially available except for the fact that it will be the first in the world to come with a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. It sports a 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The backside of the phone features an LED enabled triple camera setup that includes a primary Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48-meapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a third 5-megapixel lens with f/2.4 aperture.

Xiaomi's Newest Flagship Has the Fastest Wireless Charging

February 20, 2019

Where the Mi 9 measures in at 6.39 inches, the Mi 9 SE has a display of 5.97 inches. But that's not all, there's also the Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition which is priced at RMB3999 (~RM2419) which features a transparent back with the internal components clearly visible.

The Huawei P30 Pro Will Launch in Paris on 26th March

February 20, 2019

While US sales won't help the company's bottom line, Huawei smartphones are selling very well in several markets, including China and Europe. The company will launch Huawei P30 and P30 Pro and some reports also suggested that P30 Lite might be in the offing.

IPhone 11 to Feature Reverse Wireless Charging, Three Cameras, Larger Batteries

February 19, 2019

Not that many professionals will need to hear more than "it has a larger display" to be excited by a 16-inch MacBook Pro . Apple could have a new MacBook Pro in store for later this year. Finally, Kuo says Apple will introduce a new ceramic case for the Apple Watch as well as an iPod touch with an upgraded processor. Also, since these bezels measure at equal sizes, it wouldn't be surprising if Apple incorporates Face ID in the upcoming iterations.

Xiaomi unveils transparent version of Mi 9 smartphone

February 19, 2019

As per the leaks, Xiaomi might price the Mi 9 at around CNY 2,999, which is close to $436 or 383 euros. Additionally, the smartphone looks like something made from a sci-fi movie. The company had recently revealed all details about the Mi 9's camera as well on their official Twitter page. As Android Police noted, the company has taken a different approach this time: instead of insisting that the circuit board visible to the eye is the real deal like it did with the Mi 8, Jun has ...

Respawn has already banned over 16000 cheaters from Apex Legends

February 19, 2019

Surprising nobody, Apex Legends being massively popular has also attracted the game its fair share of spoil sports, out to ruin the fun of everyone else. Respawn has urged its players to flag potential cheaters and report them so they can be investigated or if there is a chance get video evidence of the suspicious player and send it to them so that appropriate action may be taken to halt the progress of the hackers in-game.

LG to pass on foldable smartphones (for now)

February 18, 2019

Some other bits and pieces of information we have already gathered about LG's 5G phone include plans for an initial Korea release, through the three major carriers with a price of KRW 1.3-1.5 million ($1,160-$1,340). "The 5G-enabled phone boasts a high-speed connection along with a long battery life by minimizing the battery drain, which also keeps it from overheating", he claimed.

Samsung Leak 2019 Wearables On Own App

February 18, 2019

Samsung Electronics Co on Friday announced that it plans to open three U.S. retail stores to promote its Galaxy line of smartphones as the South Korean giant sets to launch an updated flagship handset. Stay tuned for more updates. At the back, the Galaxy A50 has three cameras stacked vertically in the top-left corner. There have been plenty of Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks in recent weeks but none quite so revealing as a hands-on video that briefly popped up online.

New Samsung Galaxy gadget unveiled

February 18, 2019

As of now, this tablet has been launched only in Germany and will go on sale from April 5. On the other hand, the affordable Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10 .1 appears to have been launched only for the German market at the time, with no official word on its wider release.

Watch IBM's latest AI system challenge a human champion debater

February 15, 2019

The tech firm's Project Debater is said to be the world's first AI system that can debate against humans on complex issues, but at an event held in San Francisco on Monday, the machine failed to persuade the audience of the need to subsidise pre-schools.

Hacked versions of iPhone apps being distributed

February 15, 2019

Minecraft , on the other hand, is offered for free by these distributors, while it costs $6.99 to download from the App Store. They even managed to get around a ban by using different certs. Of course, part of what makes it so hard for Google and Apple to police their own stores is the sheer scale: At the end of past year, Google's Play Store featured more than 2.1m apps and Apple's App Store had more than 2m.

IBM Brings Watson AI To Rival Clouds

February 15, 2019

ICP for Data is IBM's open, cloud-native information architecture for AI that comes integrated with advanced data science, data engineering and application-building capabilities, and is created to help companies uncover previously unobtainable insights from their data.

Nintendo teases Super Smash Bros

February 14, 2019

Players who want to get access to five upcoming downloadable content fighters plus additional stages and music can purchase the Super Smash Bros . It was revealed that the Version 3.0 update would be arriving sometime this spring, and revealed DLC character Joker would be released no later than the end of April.

Tetris 99 is a new block-dropping Battle Royale for Nintendo Switch

February 14, 2019

There was a surprise announcement from Platinum Games in the form of Astral Chain and there were also several "available now on Nintendo eShop " moments including Final Fantasy IX , Tetris 99 and two-player co-op for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker .

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch

February 14, 2019

Team Cherry has announced and revealed not a DLC expansion for their debut game, but a fully fledged sequel starring Hornet instead. Discover enchanting secrets and face foes in lethal, acrobatic combat as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

LG G8 ThinQ to have OLED screen as speaker

February 14, 2019

Based on the leaks, the LG G8 ThinQ will come with a notched display, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual rear camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack, meaning it shies away from numerous 2019 trends. Additionally, LG noted that the LG G8 ThinQ will be able to produce 2-channel audio by using the bottom speaker and the top part of the display. The LG G8 will have an OLED screen at last (inexplicably, all of LG's flagships have had inferior LCD displays while LG is the leading OLED panel ...

Pixel 3 Lite release with Pixel Watch leads rumored Google strategy shift

February 14, 2019

Moreover, it was noted such growth took place while the smartphone market as a whole decreased by 23 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2018. Along with the new Pixel phones , Google is apparently working on a new Google Home speaker. Further, the Search giant is also coming up with new smart speakers.

Assassin’s Creed III Remastered For Nintendo Switch Listed On Ubisoft Website

February 14, 2019

New Game Plus modes have never really been for me but plenty of people love them and this news will give players even more reason to keep playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey , which already offers more than enough content for the cost of the purchase.

Nintendo Direct Set For February 13, 2019

February 14, 2019

The broadcast is estimated to run for approximately 35 minutes, suggesting there will a ton of news and announcements coming out of it. Of course, a lonesome addition of slopes wouldn't be enough to slap a number 2 on the title, Nintendo also made it clear that there is much more content packed into this sequel.

Galaxy S10 specs leaked in full

February 13, 2019

The Galaxy S10 series of flagship phones have been featured in countless leaks over the past few months, and we already know practically everything there is to know about the devices. The handsets will also be capable of recording videos in 4K from the 10MP selfie camera at the front. Also, Samsung mentions not all Galaxy versions are eligible for the offer, without specifying what the variants will be, which could mean the folding phone may not ship in March, or simply that the cheapest ...

Google Pixel 4 may get this iPhone feature

February 13, 2019

Crucially, the commit says it can do this "even if [the device has] two or more SIM cards". According to a source, the next-gen Pixel device will be coming with an improved dual SIM functionality. You aren't required to purchase two identical phones to take advantage of the promotion, any combination of Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL phones will work regardless of their storage capacity.

The Division 2 Open Beta Confirmed, Starts on 1st March

February 13, 2019

Plus, with other similar games coming out around the same time like Anthem and the ongoing Destiny 2 (which I continue to play), I think adding a third shared-world game into that mix for my own free time seems like a bit much. The Division 2 private beta did not have the best weekend on Twitch , as far as viewer numbers are concerned. The Division 2 will then be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on 15th March 2019 with a "substantial campaign that organically flows into a ...

Google adds new options to Gmail right-click menu

February 13, 2019

Gmail in the browser is about to get even more flexible, with Google adding new right-click menu options to its email UI. The new menu will allow users to access several common features right from the inbox. It'll mean swifter access to some of the most common actions in Gmail . Users will also be able to search for emails similar to the selected mail - such as other mails from the email's sender, or emails with the same subject line.

OnePlus to show off a 5G smartphone prototype at MWC 2019

February 13, 2019

And the fact that OnePlus' 5G smartphone will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 processor and the Snapdragon X50 model, it makes complete sense to tie-up with Qualcomm . The phone will diverge from OnePlus' main family of flagship phones, which includes the OnePlus 6T , and will be one of the first previews many will get to see of a 5G phone.

Apex Legends PS4 crossplay BOOST

February 13, 2019

Apex Legends crossplay is also a feature fans will be looking out for, with it one of the big selling points of Fortnite . A game like Fortnite took nearly two weeks to hit the 10 million mark, which looks like a piece of cake for Apex Legends .

Trump Signs EO Targeting China’s Growing Dominance In Artificial Intelligence

February 12, 2019

The measure is little more than symbolic. It urges other countries to open markets for American AI industries while ensuring the technology developed in a manner consistent with American values and interests. It's well understood that this is directed at Beijing, which in July 2017 unveiled its plan to become the world leader in artificial intelligence by 2030.

Latest leak shows off the Galaxy S10 in Cinnabar Red

February 12, 2019

The camera and flash assembly is placed in a vertical layout that keeps the rear side of the phone quite clean. However, Samsung has previously indicated that the device will sport two displays: one foldable 7.3-inch panel with a 1,536 x 2,152-pixel resolution and another smaller 4.58-inch cover screen with an 840 x 1,960-pixel resolution when hybrid device is closed.

Google Maps AR Navigation Is Being Tested by Some Early Users

February 11, 2019

Essentially one can point the camera in their real world surroundings and Google Maps will overlay navigation instructions on top of that. Ms. Inman [Google's lead for user experience on the project] said Google is still tweaking even basic things like the look of the arrows.

Fitbit might soon launch a fitness tracker for kids

February 11, 2019

In September 2018, Fitbit Care had been launched for employers and health care plan providers. There's a small touchscreen that displays the time and other information. Pricing on fitness trackers can not be raised all that much without pushing them into smartwatch territory, an area that is notoriously hard to thrive in.

Toyota RAV4 TRD Details

February 11, 2019

Much like the other TRD Pros-Tacoma, 4Runner, and Tundra-the package has a complete suspension package from Fox. The SUV features aggressive front bumper, grille design, large over fenders, fog lamp surrounds with the Rav4 Adventure grade and high rise roof rails.

Anthem endgame video shows contracts, Strongholds, Cataclysms, more

February 10, 2019

Alongside this, BioWare shared a content roadmap in the form of a calendar of events ; it lists the first "act", titled Echoes of Reality, as launching in March. Anthem invites you to experience a co-operative action RPG set in a new and mysterious world from BioWare and EA. The three Grand Master tiers can only be played once you've reached Pilot Level 30.

Netflix finally makes downloads smarter for iOS users

February 10, 2019

Richie Mehta's "Delhi Crime" to Premiere on Netflix on March 22 . Netflix launched Smart Downloads for Android users in July 2018. If enabled, it also automatically downloads the next episodes if a device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Spotify will start banning ad blockers

February 10, 2019

Until now, listeners who broke the rules had their accounts suspended, and were sent a warning via email . If you really don't want to see ads, sign up for its premium service, which is $9.99 per month - and there is a student version that's cheaper.

‘The Witcher’ Collaboration Event Costume Has Special Active Ability, Unique Monsters

February 10, 2019

After the " Witcher " event, the only other upcoming " Monster Hunter: World " content known so far is the Iceborne major update . As part of a free title update, players can look forward to a new questline for Monster Hunter World featuring everyone's favourite monster hunter , Geralt of Rivia .

Stop using Internet Explorer as a primary browser, Microsoft implores

February 10, 2019

Titled 'The perils of using Internet Explorer as your default browser , ' the post details how businesses have taken the easy route for years, opting for Internet Explorer's legacy compatibility over updating their older web apps. In the United Kingdom for instance, 5.5% of consumers still have Internet Explorer as their main browser. However, Edge has struggled to make a mark due to stiff competitors like Chrome, Firefox , and Safari .

'The Division 2' Private Beta Is Available Now

February 10, 2019

PC and console players can secure their access to the Private Beta by pre-ordering Tom Clancy's The Division 2 at participating retailers, and players can still register for Beta access now for a chance to play. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 releases on Xbox One, Playstation 4 , and PC on March 15, 2019! There will be two main dates and times to be aware of: when the beta first goes live, and when Ubisoft will roll out the tease for the end-game, level 30 content.

Fortnite Valentine's Event Announced, Features New Challenges, Rewards, And More

February 10, 2019

Fortnite's "Share the Love" event kicks off tomorrow running until the 27th, and as is tradition, will come with a set of event exclusive challenges and rewards for players to complete and unlock. Announcing the " Share the Love " Competitive Series. Several placement matches will be run on the weekend of 9 and 10 February, and the top performing players will be placed directly into the higher divisions.

Vivo V15 Pro Camera and specifications leaked ahead of 20 February launch

February 10, 2019

Although the official unveiling isn't until later this month, there's already a fair amount of information about the V15 Pro and its regular V15 sibling out already. It seems Oppo is planning to release yet another device for the mid-range market. A recent leak has suggested that the Vivo V15 Pro will sport a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Ultra FullView display while it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC.

Sprint files lawsuit against AT&T over its misleading 5G Evolution logo

February 09, 2019

AT&T is so desperate to get ahead in 5G that it's prematurely displaying " 5GE " icons on phones that absolutely do not support faster 5G cellular speeds. The lawsuit , first reported by Engadget , focuses on the idea that consumers will purchase AT&T phones because they incorrectly believe they will provide 5G service.

Electronic Arts Has a Smash on its Hands With Apex Legends

February 09, 2019

The plot twist: EA shares were up more than 13% on Friday afternoon. "Early engagement appears impressive, and player feedback appears largely positive, and we see the potential for upside if user growth and monetization trends can maintain the game's early momentum", writes Robert W.

Samsung Galaxy S10e leaks in new photo and it is all yellow

February 09, 2019

Both the Galaxy S10 and S10+ will include an in-display fingerprint scanner, while the Galaxy S10e will be the only Galaxy S10-branded phone not to include such a sensor, it will ship with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. IF you are even remotely interested in purchasing a Galaxy S10 model this year now is the time to think strongly about it - especially if this offer is available here in Australia.

There Might Be A Camera Inside The Galaxy Note 10's Stylus

February 09, 2019

The S Pen is Samsung's productivity tool that's used on smartphones , tablets and even notebooks . If this concept ever became reality, two possible downsides include the fact that such a stylus would likely be much more expensive than the S-Pen and the battery life wouldn't be so great.

Some iOS apps track every tap or swipe you make

February 09, 2019

Which sounds like a good idea except that they haven't asked for permission and the session replay tech can be embedded into any app. In theory, Glassbox's services come with screen masking, which should occlude on-screen sensitive information with black bars.

Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition officially debuts

February 09, 2019

In addition to Racing Orange, the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition features forged aluminium Rays wheels developed exclusively for the MX-5 in cooperation with Rays Co Ltd. Based on the 2019 Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre petrol with 184PS, the 30th Anniversary has a six-speed manual gearbox, Bilstein dampers, strut-brace and limited slip differential.

Google’s new extension tells you if your passwords have been compromised

February 09, 2019

Cross Account Protection has been created by working closely with other major technology companies and the standards community at the IETF and Open ID Foundation to make this easy for all developers to implement. Your passwords are never seen by Google (the company only stores a hashed, partial code for unsafe passwords in your Chrome browser), and Google claims the extension "never reports any identifying information about your accounts, passwords, or device".

Gmail Now Uses TensorFlow to Detect 100 Million More Spam Emails

February 08, 2019

TensorFlow also helps Gmail provided more personalised spam detection - for example, if an email is considered spam by one person, it doesn't mean it will be considered spam on your inbox, so Gmail make sure to deal with that appropriately.

Apple gives education grant to USA teen for FaceTime bug find

February 08, 2019

The bug allowed eavesdropping by someone calling their FaceTime contacts, receiving audio from them without their knowledge before they answered the call. Apple stated that they would create a security update and release it the following week. Following the release of these patches, the system status page on Apple's website has also been updated to reflect the situation.

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