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How the brand-new Apple card compares to other credit cards

March 29, 2019

And it boasts some intriguing benefits, like no fees and a daily rewards program. There are no fees on the Apple Card - at all. They also earn 2% cashback on each day's purchases rising to a 3% reward for buying direct from Apple. It's fairly straightforward and potentially enticing, depending on your spending habits. On Monday, Apple unveiled the Apple Card , which the tech giant claims will "transform the entire credit card experience" by giving customers cash back, privacy, and no ...

A New Borderlands 3 Teaser Confirms An Announcement Is Coming Tomorrow

March 29, 2019

At first glance, the Mayhem trailer just shows off a bunch of characters, but there are actually a lot of hidden secrets in the trailer that fans are beginning to unravel. Video game stories from other sites on the web. This ties into Shift codes Gearbox tended to hand out to Borderlands players on Twitter. At first sight, the aforementioned teaser trailer is just what it says: a short video which poses more questions than it answers.

New Yorkers not amused by Missouri man who sliced bagels like bread

March 28, 2019

The meme also pivoted to the absurd new Hudson Yards development in New York City. Alek Krautmann posted this picture of what he called "bread sliced" bagels on Monday. Louis style" food trends. "Nothing reminds me more of the summer than a st louis style hot dog", Trey Smith, a social media editor at Vice, tweeted.

Borderlands 3 Finally, Officially Revealed for PS4

March 28, 2019

They will be the leaders of the Children of the Vault cult, which players will fight against across a variety of different worlds, offering more environmental variety than seen in past Borderlands games. Update: While we await more details about this next Borderlands game, Randy Pitchford demoed Tiny Tina's Robot Tea Party card game, the first board game to use the Borderlands license.

Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson eradicated from splash text

March 28, 2019

Previously, various nods to Notch had appeared on the game's main menu, including the text 'Made by Notch!,' 'The Work of Notch!,' as well as the date '110813!,' which is when he got married. While Minecraft players will no longer see Notch's name while it is loading, he is still listed as the game's creator in the credits . Minecraft's splash screens typically pull from that file, and only the three mentioned above referenced Notch.

Sony Will Stop Providing Digital Download Codes To Retailers On April 1st

March 28, 2019

Some of the most notable titles include Marvel's Iron Man VR , a full-game virtual reality update to No Man's Sky Beyond , Five Nights At Freddy's VR: Help Wanted and Everybody's Golf VR . Still, this will make it more hard to gift digital game purchases to friends, since that option does not now exist on PlayStation Network. KitGuru Says: While physical video game stores are already suffering, this move is sure to affect them even worse in the long-term as everyone shifts to a ...

EA Lays Off 350 People, Citing The "Changing World"

March 28, 2019

According to a member of an affected department, the cuts had been expected after EA placed hiring and travel restrictions on its marketing department. "We have a vision to be the World's Greatest Games Company". Since the launch of Battlefront II in late 2017, EA has been on rocky ground with fans.

Apple Watch ECG app brings atrial fibrillation detection to the UK

March 28, 2019

But it can accurately detect AFib with a 30-second ECG that can be performed simply by touching a sensor built into the Digital Crown on the side of the Apple Watch Series 4 . However, the capability to monitor for irregular heart rhythms, specifically atrial fibrillation (AF, chambers of the heart are beating out of sync, and can cause strokes) will be brought to all models.

Apple issues apology for ongoing MacBook keyboard issues

March 28, 2019

Even if you didn't like them as a company, you couldn't fault Apple design, build quality and engineering expertise. Apple has apologized for ongoing issues with the butterfly keyboards in modern MacBooks. That design includes silicone covers over the butterfly key switches that are created to stop dust from intervening with the key mechanism. Apple added the third-generation butterfly keyboard to its late 2018 MacBook Air as well.

Samsung Wants You To Trust The Galaxy Fold

March 28, 2019

That test simulates what 5 years of use (if you open and close the phone 100 times a day) will do the hinge. Samsung viewed it as vital to ensuring the durability of device's hinged design and Infinity Flex Display . Shared on the official Weibo account of Xiaomi (re-uploaded on YouTube), the video of the company's foldable phone prototype doesn't reveal anything new and just shows a person using the phone in portrait mode in an unfolded state.

HTC teams up with Qualcomm to optimize future mobile VR devices

March 28, 2019

HTC's Vive VR division unveiled the Vive Focus Plus standalone VR headset last month . HTC Vive is working with Qualcomm Technologies to pre-integrate and optimise HTC's Vive Wave VR platform for Qualcomm Technologies' XR Standalone and 5G Smartphone reference designs.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood Lands In July, And Friends Can Play For Free

March 28, 2019

If you're playing solo, however, you'll be supported by an AI companion. Along with the newly added co-op system, Youngblood features some newly added RPG elements. Bethesda has confirmed the Switch version of the game will be released the same day as the others. Wolfenstein: Youngblood will have players take on the roles of Jess and Soph Blazkowicz - colloquially known as The Terror Twins - with their mission being to liberate Paris from the Nazis while they search for their father, ...

IOS 12.2 - The new features

March 27, 2019

A patch to the WebKit rendering engine (which often gets updated in Apple's security patches) protects devices from malicious websites that could try to execute code on your phone and do what they want to your device. There are four new Animoji - an owl, boar, giraffe, and shark. The video below gives us a good look at some of the changes and new features that are included in the latest version of iOS.

2019 iPhone 11 could wirelessly charge your accessories

March 27, 2019

Like other Beats sport headphones the Powerbeats Pro will be sweatproof and splashproof. The report also mentioned that the new Powerbeats will include the same upgraded H1 chip as the second-generation AirPods , as well as "Hey Siri" support.

Revolutionary ‘Apple Card’ Announced with Zero Fees, Daily Cash Back and More

March 27, 2019

Selling a service is asking the customer to trust the judgment of the people who run Apple on a continuing basis, instead of once a year, when iPhone Day comes around. It's called Daily Cash with "cash back" paid out every day. Like standard Apple Pay transactions, users will authenticate with Touch ID or Face ID .

Iron Man VR Game Announced for PlayStation VR

March 26, 2019

Sadly, you'll need to own a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR accessories to become Iron Man . No gameplay was shown in the presentation, but the animated cutscene of Iron Man rescuing a crashing plane mid-flight was pretty impressive.

Samsung Galaxy A70 announced with triple-lens camera and in-screen scanner

March 26, 2019

The phone packs a 6.7-inch 1080 x 2400 screen, which makes it the largest handset in the A range. The CPU is listed as 2.0 GHz/1.7 GHz which we assume is an unreleased octa-core Exynos chipset with two power cores at the higher frequency, and the other six are of the Cortex-A53 variety and working at the lower rate.

Google Launches Stadia, "Game Platform For Everyone"

March 26, 2019

The fact that Walmart is exploring a game streaming service does not, of course, mean we will ever see it. Here's what's known about Stadia's release date. No, instead it's the platform's promise of enabling players to view a game being played on YouTube and instantly deciding to start playing the game from where the person in the video was.

Impressive: check out Xiaomi’s insane 100W Super Charge Turbo technology

March 26, 2019

It is worth noting that Xiaomi's fast charging was tested on a smartphone with a 4,000mAh battery capacity while the OPPO smartphone had a 3,700mAh battery. Somehow Xiaomi has been able to manage the heat generated by pumping 100 watts of charge into a phone battery, which is essential if you want millions of consumers around the world using it in their homes.

Will Google Stadia price change PlayStation 5 plans?

March 26, 2019

While Stadia is planned to be launched for every device, it is unlikely that the quality of streaming will be comparable across devices due to the large number of devices in the market. We also learned about Google Stadia's specs and internet speed recommendations , in addition to going hands-on with Stadia and its controller .

Huawei P30-series launch in Paris

March 26, 2019

We have also heard the P30 Pro will feature an OLED screen that doubles as a speaker, similar to the LG G8. These are all good prices and will be much cheaper than contracts offered for the P30 Pro but remember that before buying this older device you are aware that it will be outdated from Tuesday.

Huawei launches foldable 'Mate X' smartphone to rival Samsung's Galaxy Fold

March 26, 2019

What's more, it features a design we can imagine pulling out of our pocket and turning into a tablet for some reading on the go, without looking ridiculous. The Galaxy Fold is powered by a 7nm octa-core processor with 12GB of RAM and 512GB internal storage . The dual battery system has been specially created to keep up with the multitude of tasks the phone supports.

All the important stuff from Apple's services event (+)

March 26, 2019

There really wasn't a corporate giant that Apple didn't call out during its presentations, where it eventually (after nearly two hours) showed a sizzle reel of the original programming it's creating to rival those competitors. Games will be available across iOS, macOS and tvOS devices and it supports 'Family Sharing, ' so your whole family can access games at no extra cost.

Apple Arcade: Our Overview of Apple's New Gaming Subscription Service

March 26, 2019

Heading to the site now will show a teaser for the " Apple Special Event " and the time that it starts, though it still gives no indication of what might be revealed. The pitch is this: Apple Arcade is "the world's first game subscription service for mobile, desktop and the living room". Apple News+ is available now and priced at $9.99 a month in the USA and $12.99 a month in Canada, where it is available in both English and French.

1M Asus PCs Compromised Through Vendor's Own Updates: Kaspersky

March 26, 2019

These companies have all been notified, as has Asus - so who knows, we may shortly hear more about further potential compromises when it comes to other notebook makers. Like everything else distributed via the Asus Live Update tool , the programs were signed by Asus and automatically trusted by the system. Most of the victims Kaspersky saw were from Russia, Germany and France, although users in a number of countries were impacted.

You can get a free copy of Elder Scrolls: Morrowind for PC

March 25, 2019

Look for the option labeled "Redeem Code" and insert the following code TES25TH-MORROWIND to receive your free copy of the game. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Elder Scrolls series, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is free to all takers for today only (March 25th).

Nintendo might launch two new Switch models this summer

March 25, 2019

The cheaper Switch might cut some features in order to lower the price - previously, we heard that Nintendo may look at launching a dock-less Switch focused on portability , but today's report says that HD Rumble may be getting cut as well.

Display, Snapdragon 632 launched in India

March 25, 2019

The device will be available starting from March 25 via Moto Hub stores, leading mobile stores across India and Flipkart . The launch offers on the Moto G7 and Motorola One include a cashback of Rs 2,200 from Reliance Jio, which can be used on prepaid recharge plans of Rs 198 and Rs 299.

Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser leaks - Software

March 25, 2019

We don't have an official name for the browser yet, or the release date. The speed and polish of Microsoft's new browser seem promising, according to The Verge's impressions. Some signature Edge features too are missing at the moment, like dark mode and the set aside tabs feature. As Edge will be linked to a Microsoft account rather than a Google account, users will be prompted to import favorites, passwords, and browsing history.

Samsung confirms notchless Infinity display for the Galaxy A90

March 25, 2019

The cheaper handset comes without a telephoto sensor, meaning it still has with the same standard and wide-angle systems as its more premium brothers. In order to successfully compete Samsung will need to increase display size and improve internal components in the new device. The South Korean tech firm said it will not be taking preorders for the 5G model.

Apple could unveil a new iOS game service at tomorrow's streaming event

March 25, 2019

Apple is working on an original series based on the basketball player's early life and is expected to formally announce it tomorrow as well. The update might include access to the new Apple news subscription service, along with other new features.

Apple's 'It's Show Time' event starts at 10.30 pm today

March 25, 2019

Neither The New York Times nor Apple immediately responded to requests for comment. The livestreaming video is stylised to look like a television set, and has been switching between a handful of different angles of the Steve Jobs theatre.

‘Apex Legends’ Is Estimated To Have Made $92m In Its First Month

March 25, 2019

A report from Superdata estimates that the shooter from Respawn Entertainment has earned as much as $92m in its first month alone with the majority coming from console players. Obviously, any conversation with Tim Sweeney is going to involve Fortnite , as it's the most popular game around at the moment. Rather, Sweeny asserts that Apex Legends has invigorated fans of shooter games who wouldn't be drawn to Fortnite's cartoonish style, allowing the two games to co-exist peacefully.

State of Play - New PlayStation Show With Announcements & More Launches On Monday

March 25, 2019

You'll be able to tun in via on Twitch , YouTube , Twitter and Facebook , or simply catch up on the video after the fact. In brief: Instead of hassling with he chaos of events like E3 and GDC, Sony has announced it will be initiating a Nintendo Direct-like way of announcing new games and updates.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is back as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 11

March 25, 2019

A third character, meanwhile, is set to be announced during NetherRealm's C2E2 panel this Friday. Those in attendance at the Chicago expo and others watching at home got a brief look at Noob Saibot due to a presentation "mixup" that showed the fighter early, though the "accident" appears to have the intended effect of waking the crowd up for the reveal.

Apple unleashes new iPad, updates iPad Mini ahead of streaming launch

March 24, 2019

In case you missed it, Apple announced new tablets yesterday : A $399 iPad Mini and a $499 iPad Air . The new Apple iPad mini is yet to launch in India but is already up for orders in the US. The new iPad Air has numerous features the iPad Pro had, including support for the first generation Apple Pencil. The 9.7-inch entry-level iPad is apparently targeted for use in schools, especially digital classes.

You dumped cable? Comcast hopes to reel you back in

March 24, 2019

Flex may not be revolutionary, but it is a way to aggregate streaming video and other internet services on the TV glass, using an established platform in Xfinity X1 . The Flex hardware box is 4K and HDR-compatible. As more connected devices, streaming choices, and smart home services come online, Xfinity Flex will provide customers with an easy way to better manage, control and enjoy the connected home as it continues to grow.

Facebook: Millions of passwords were not encrypted properly

March 24, 2019

Facebook also asked people to change their passwords "out of an abundance of caution". This came after a report revealed that passwords of around 200-600 million Facebook users were stored in plain text, searchable by over 20,000 Facebook employees.

Persona 5 The Royal Announced For PS4, Trailer Teases New Character

March 24, 2019

Persona 5 R has been on the minds of every Persona fan since Atlus dropped a very short teaser trailer hinting at the new upcoming game late previous year. Could this be the female version of the main character we've all been waiting for? Well, we now know what Persona 5 R is. The trailer begins with a quick PlayStation logo and the official website only lists PS4 under official platforms, further suggesting this updated version of Persona 5 won't be coming to Nintendo Switch or ...

PUBG Mobile is Celebrating its First Birthday

March 24, 2019

Due to the more restricted technology of mobile gaming, in particular with directional sound, this feature is instead demonstrated in PUBG Mobile on the heads-up-display with visual cues indicating nearby sound, a feature that was absent in the PC/Console versions.

Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 04: VR Kit

March 24, 2019

Like the other Nintendo Labo kits, the VR Kit is a DIY project where you build a pair of VR goggles made out of cardboard, along with some other accessory props to go along with the goggles to simulate different VR experiences. Bird (uses Toy-Con Bird ): Soar through the sky on a bird's back, collecting items and helping baby birds hatch along the way. The first includes a Toy-Con Camera and a Toy-Con Elephant, and the second comes with a Toy-Con Bird and a Toy-Con Wind Pedal.

Amazon is testing video adverts for its Android and iOS apps

March 23, 2019

E-commerce giant, Amazon.com Inc.is reportedly testing a new ad feature for its shopping app that allows brands to display short video of their product on the platform's search results. According to a report, about sixteen billion dollars were used for advertising via mobile applications. "They roll out these new experiences slowly to see if it disrupts the shopping experience and see if it's something advertisers want", he said.

AT&T "5G E" is slightly slower than competitor's 4G

March 23, 2019

AT&T argues that OpenSignal's methodology is flawed because the tests were conducted nationwide on capable phones, instead of just in markets where LTE-Advanced is available. "If one service is offering a meaningful boost over another, it's not unreasonable for it to be labeled differently, just not with a name that confuses customers", Opensignal CEO Brenden Gill said in a statement.

Steam's redesigned library will show what's happening with your games

March 23, 2019

The redesigned library is potentially the biggest change. First is the new library page, which you can see in the image above. It shows the players from a glance what's happening to the games in their Steam library, including event details, which events players can now play, and a clear call to action.

PlayStation software video showcase 'State of Play' set for March 25

March 22, 2019

Best of all, the wait for this first episode won't be long as it is set to debut on Monday, March 25 at 2:00pm PST/5:00pm EST. The first episode will feature upcoming PS4 and PlayStation VR games with new trailers, announcements of new titles, and new gameplay footage.

1st gen Apple AirPods now going for less than RM600

March 22, 2019

If you want to get your hands on the new second-generation AirPods with the wireless charging case , you may want to act fast. If you've been planning to buy the new AirPods, here are five things you need to know. The new H1 wireless chip features a custom audio architecture that helps it offer improved music quality and up to 50 percent more talk time when compared to the original AirPods.

Walmart tipped in talks to launch its own game streaming service

March 22, 2019

Jade Raymond, head of Google's new gaming studio, Stadia Games and Entertainment, stated that the company would focus on implementing cross-play in first-party titles. In the same vein as their early efforts with Vudu, Wal-Mart may target is game IP at rural and suburban audiences that it feels are being underserved when it comes to content.

Facebook Messenger is getting swipe-to-quote replies

March 22, 2019

As always, WhatsApp is keeping things a little simpler, although the instant messaging product that Facebook acquired back in 2014 is sufficiently feature-rich to actually inspire the latest Facebook Messenger update. Facebook Messenger saw a major overhaul recently, and even finally welcomed a dark mode , but the changes aren't done. The introduction of the feature comes just a couple of weeks after Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg announced his plan to make Facebook more ...

Huawei P30 series smartphones to come with support for 3D modeling

March 22, 2019

This photo likely shows a Huawei P30 Pro next to a Sonos On. According to the promo material, the P30 series will come with a range of aurora glass designs that come with multi-tone gradient effect. While yet to be officially detailed, speculation suggests that the P30 Pro will pack a quad camera setup, similar to that found on the Galaxy S10 5G .

Finland to investigate Nokia-branded phones after data breach report

March 22, 2019

To his surprise, the device was sending unencrypted information to somewhere in China . NRK reported that the sent data packets included information about the phone's location, the nearest cell tower, its telephone number, the SIM card number and the phone's unique IMEI number.

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