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Putin Signs 'Sovereign Internet' Law, Expanding Government Control of Internet

May 03, 2019

The new controls, if successfully implemented, will further consolidate the Kremlin's hold over Russia's online ecosystem, making it even more challenging for Russian citizens to express themselves freely or gain access to impartial information.

Getting hands-on with: The Samsung Galaxy A70

May 03, 2019

Customers who buy the Galaxy A10 will get an instant discount of Rs 500, bringing down the effective price of the smartphone to Rs 7,990 from Rs 8,490 earlier. That said, it's likely that the M40 will flaunt a Super AMOLED Infinity-U display on the front and boast a triple camera setup at the back. As far as the pricing is concerned, the Samsung Galaxy A80 will cost Rs 45,000.

May 4 is now officially Star Wars Day in California

May 03, 2019

Guests staying at the three Disneyland resort hotels between May 31 and June 23 will automatically receive reservations. "We are delighted that our guests are as excited as we are about the May 31st opening of Star Wars: Galaxy´s Edge", Disneyland spokeswoman Liz Jaeger said.

‘Fortnite’ Treasure Map Signpost Junk Junction Week 10 Location Guide

May 03, 2019

Get to this location by the basketball court, and you'll see the Treasure Map Signpost. Upon locating the desired point, simply activate the Treasure Map or Battle Star until the on-screen Challenge indicator activates and shows that progress has increased.

You can now pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro in India

May 03, 2019

To pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro on Amazon India, you'll have to head to this page and pick up a gift card for ₹1,000, which you can redeem when picking up the phone once it goes on sale. OnePlus has today opened the pre-booking for its upcoming flagship - OnePlus 7 Pro , for Amazon Prime users, giving its loyal users a chance to grab the smartphone before everyone else.

Microsoft partners with Dell to bring VMWare to Azure

May 03, 2019

Central to such collaboration will be the delivery of a fully native, supported and certified VMware cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure . "We're thrilled about the partnership and we're excited about getting this into the hands of customers to get them into hybrid cloud", Satya Nadella, Microsoft's chief executive officer, said at Dell Technologies Inc.'s annual user conference in Las Vegas, alongside Michael Dell and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Release Date Announce

May 03, 2019

After subjecting Miriam to experiments over the course of her life she eventually began to crystallize due to the implantation crystalized demonic energy into her body. Orchestral Music by Industry Legends - With music by Michiru Yamane and Ippo Yamada, respectively, veterans of the Castlevania Franchise and Capcom brand, Bloodstained's music is an unforgettable experience.

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS Update Finally Fixes That Awful Nose Job

May 03, 2019

Buyers who opt for the new Camaro LT1 will receive LT design cues paired with the SS' vented hood and specific LT1 badges. The style is already being sported by the NASCAR Camaro SS Xfinity series cars and will now be adopted by the 2020 production model when it goes on sale this fall.

Facebook's Portal smart display gets WhatsApp integration, Amazon Prime Video support

May 02, 2019

Additionally, users will also be able to use Facebook Live on Portal , meaning they can broadcast their own live shows to their friends of those in Facebook Groups directly from the device. The company responded to this criticism by adding a plastic clip to each device sold, which can be used by Portal owners to physically cover the camera.

How the Fabled Razer Toaster Finally Became a Reality

May 02, 2019

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan caved to fans' wishes after years of toaster-hopefuls asking him about it every time he posted on Facebook. Later in 2016, Razer chose to use this idea for 'Project Breadwinner' as part of an April Fools day joke.

Alleged OnePlus 7 And OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications Leak

May 02, 2019

As we board the hype train for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro launch on 14 May, it is important to remember that the Chinese smartphone maker also has other products under its belt as well. There could also be an in-display fingerprint sensor for security goal. The forthcoming OnePlus is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU, backed by 6GB of RAM.

Attackers using fake search bar in Chrome for phishing

May 02, 2019

When scrolling down on any page in Chrome for Android , the topmost user interface, which includes the address bar and the tabs button, slide up from view so as not to obstruct the page. So they won't see the original legitimate address bar unless they hit the back button on the browser, or reload the page. The false UI could potentially be made interactive too, pulling data about the user's browser to draw up a working doppelganger.

Apple trade-ins and discounts spark iPhone revival

May 02, 2019

As with prior quarters, Apple highlighted waning demand in China and increased competition. For comparison, the company's last regulatory filing in January showed there were more than 4.715 billion shares outstanding at the end of December.

Moto E6 specifications leak suggesting imminent launch

May 02, 2019

He says that the smartphone will be featuring a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution but claims that he isn't 100% sure about the display specifications. In regards to the camera situation, the Moto E6 will apparently have a single 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, in addition to a 5MP f/2.0 front-facing camera.

Google Pixel 3a promo images leak alongside pricing, specs, features

May 02, 2019

Taking into account how Google's European prices typical compare to those in the U.S., this translated into an approximate price tag of $400 for the Pixel 3a and $500 for the larger device. From the images, the smartphone seems to sport a very familiar design, taken straight off the Pixel 3 and 3XL, sans the notch. The fact that companies such as Apple and Samsung had already established themselves as the "IT" phones, way before Google Pixel even came into play, meant that these core ...

Dreams of social robots still hasn't been realized

May 02, 2019

That dream ended when co-founder Boris Sofman and also Anki CEO gathered numerous business's almost 200 employees to provide the information Wednesday that they all would be laid off. Despite having raised more than $200 million in venture capital up to this point, the company confirmed to Recode that it wasn't able to get the funds it needed for its future expansion and product development.

New Black Ops 4 Season Operation Spectre Rising Detailed

May 02, 2019

A ideal match for Multiplayer's new modes like Prop Hunt and Capture the Flag. Check out the trailer for the DLC below. The games latest update will bring a variety of changes to Blackout, Zombies and Multiplayer modes. Earlier today, Treyarch released the next season of content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , titled Spectre Rising , which added a ton of new content, both paid and for free.

Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach scratched from Saturday's race

May 02, 2019

Omaha Beach has an entrapped epiglottis, which according to the horse racing website Equibase is a "condition in which the thin membrane lying below the epiglottis moves up and covers the epiglottis". He has twice finished second in the Derby, in 2007 with Hard Spun and the following year with filly Eight Belles, who broke her ankles past the finish line and had to be euthanized.

There is a new Earthworm Jim game on the way

May 02, 2019

Maybe it didn't really matter, because we accepted a high-speed blue hedgehog and a dimension-travelling plumber without blinking an eye, so none of this felt all that out of place. While we only have this announcement right now, a 20-minute live stream event for Earthworm Jim will be held on May 4, 2019, at 12 pm PST to show off the new title.

Epic to Acquire Psyonix

May 02, 2019

According to a press release from Epic, the answer is yes and no. In a Q&A on the Rocket League website , Psyonix states that the gameplay won't be changing-not that I'd expect it to because of the acquisition-but that the new ownership should bolster the competitive scene with new resources for esports events.

Google's new Wear OS update adds a suspiciously Samsung-like feature

May 02, 2019

The new Tiles you can choose from are Goals, Next event, Forecast, (weather), Heart rate, Headlines and Timer - all of which can be rearranged simply by touching and holding any Tile on your watch and simply dragging into its new place. Google is planning to add more tiles in the future, according to Google's blog post. These two metrics and your progress towards achieving targets are shown on the Goals Tile.

You can now automatically set your Google history to be deleted

May 02, 2019

The company on Wednesday a new feature that lets people automatically delete their location history and web activity data attached to their Google account . It's certainly a positive step that Google is taking action here, although it's this kind of thing that drew the ire of European regulators previous year, so the company clearly needed a prodding to fix things.

Valve Index reveal: The next gen of VR

May 02, 2019

If that all sounds like a lot of money to spend at one time, however, Valve is doing something that no other company has done before: sell everything piecemeal. Valve says that its screens offer " 50 per cent more subpixels " than OLED screens from rivals. The Valve Index has an unusual earpiece that it calls "near-field off-ear" speakers.

The traffic camera seagulls keeping an eye out

May 01, 2019

The Transport for London Twitter account that tracks news about the city's traffic has tracked the birds. The official TFL traffic News Twitter page jumped in on the jokes and posted the video with the caption "Due to popular demand, a quick update from our reporter just north of the blackball tunnel".

Facebook’s Oculus Quest and Rift S will ship May 21 for $399

May 01, 2019

The company is now taking pre-orders for both on Oculus' official website. The Rift S is the natural successor to the original Rift and still requires a PC to power it. While the latter is basically "a more powerful Oculus Rift without sensors (its own feat)", it's the former that really excites me. (There's also a 128GB Oculus Quest that costs $499).

Aston Martin going hyper-limited with Vantage special editions

May 01, 2019

Still, it's nice when companies throw bones to the purists, and Aston Martin's upcoming Vantage AMR is a juicy bone indeed. Check out a short video of the Vantage AMR below. With the newest Aston Martin, the message is clear: It's all about the lasting visceral connection between driver and automobile. It meant the task of developing and testing a manual for the mighty powerplant fell on the shoulders of Aston Martin.

Apple is banning ScreenTime-like apps because they're unsafe for children

May 01, 2019

No one, except you, should have unrestricted access to manage your child's device, know their location, track their app use, control their mail accounts, web surfing, camera use, network access, and even remotely erase their devices. Research has shown that MDM profiles could be used by hackers to gain access for malicious purposes. In response to a report claiming Apple misused its power to remove third-party apps created to help limit screen time of kids, the company posted a ...

Budget-friendly Nokia 4.2 coming to United States for $189, runs Android One

May 01, 2019

For under $200, this phone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a compact 5.71-inch HD+ (720p) full-screen display with selfie camera notch, Android One for very quick updates, and a dedicated Google Assistant key. As for the price, the Nokia 4.2 will sell for $189, a bargain when you consider other mid-range phones of its kind. The Pink Sand colorway in particular absolutely plays off those rounded edges perfectly - it's the version we'd choose for sure.

Instagram to remove number of likes on photos and videos in Canada

May 01, 2019

It certainly seems to herald a shift in influencer culture, where the number of likes on a post is a currency that's literally worth its weight in money, leading to brand deals and sponsorships for numerous Insta-famous set. Starting on Tuesday in the USA, users will be able to add a "donation" sticker to their Story. Followers don't have to leave your Story to make a donation, and once they give, the sticker updates to "donated".

Are you A Fan of the Nubia Red Magic 3?

May 01, 2019

There are some bezels included above and below the display , though that was expected considering this is a gaming smartphone , as it allows you to grip the phone properly. The device runs on RedMagic OS 2.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Nubia announced the Red Magic 3 and its accessories during an event in China today.

Valve Index VR Headset, Controllers, And Base Revealed; Pre-Orders Open Soon

May 01, 2019

The full-blown Valve Index Kit will set you back $999 and includes the headset, two wireless controllers, and two Lighthouse base stations. Since the Valve Index Base stations are compatible with 2.0 tracking-capable hardware, which includes the HTC Vive Pro , you can keep your existing sensors and simply buy the new headset .

Honor 20 Pro leaks show a new shimmering white gradient color

May 01, 2019

The talking point is clearly that tri-lens optics, with an ultra-wide angle shooter and depth sensor partnering the 24MP main lens. Finally the Huawei Time of Flight (ToF) camera will ensure that all your pictures have a rich bokeh effect, standing out from all the other portrait shots on social media.

Samsung mobile shipments reach 78 million mark in Q1 2019

May 01, 2019

Whereas, Samsung's mobile department managed to close the quarter in green with an operating profit of 6.2 trillion won ($5.4 billion). It also noted that its smartphone business experience at YOY "decrease in sales volume" thanks to "softer demand in the overall smartphone market".

Facebook Getting Biggest Redesign Ever After String Of Scandals

May 01, 2019

Facebook will also introduce Messenger for Mac and Windows and launch a feature called "Product Catalogue" for WhatsApp Business. Some of Facebook's other plans include making Messenger a smaller, quicker app. They can add their own secret crushes, and if they add you, you both get a notification and can chat about it on Messenger. The way Secret Crush works is that you select up to nine people on your friends list whom you are crushing on.

ECHOcast Twitch Extension Lets You Earn Borderlands 3 Loot Long Before Launch

May 01, 2019

The whole process to link SHiFT to Twitch is super easy and shouldn't take more than a few minutes. These extensions are usually developed by talented folk in the Twitch community or other third-party companies, but occasionally they are made by game companies themselves as a way to encourage viewers to watch their game.

The 18000mAh Energizer phone dies an undignified death after funding failure

May 01, 2019

This brick of a phone ended up on Indiegogo , and despite all the hype, it flopped. If that was the goal the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop was a success. Energizer said its 22mm-thick handset would allow users to continuously watch videos for two days, listen to 100 hours of music, or talk for 90 hours.

The iPhone XR Is Apple's Real Star

May 01, 2019

That's because, while the iPhone XR accounted for 38 per cent of USA iPhone sales, the iPhone XS was responsible for less than 10 per cent, according to CIRP's figures. Finance chief Luca Maestri said these paid subscriptions should surpass 500 million by 2020. Apple is pinning its future on Services , as you may have heard, and that business is now responsible for 20 percent of Apple's revenues.

Mercedes-AMG Says It’ll Shift All Its Models To All-Wheel Drive

April 30, 2019

While the rumoured GT Black Edition could eclipse this figure, Moers says AMG won't be pushing the unit beyond those yet-to-be-disclosed outputs. It was last week when Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers confirmed every new model of the company from 2021 will be electrified .

Google Pixel 3a appears on GeekBench ahead of official launch

April 30, 2019

In essence, the contraction in sales recorded by Google follows the trend of the premium smartphone market and it is also in this light that the imminent launch of the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL should be evaluated. Rather than utilizing Qualcomm's flagship-level Snapdragon 845, the Pixel 3a duo is expected to include the Snapdragon 670 which will be paired with 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage.

Google parent company Alphabet misses 1st-quarter revenue estimates

April 30, 2019

The company's Q1 revenue is projected to grow at 20%, which is an impressive feat given Google's size and its approach towards $1T market cap. The company is facing continued pressure from advertisers to tighten controls on its fast-growing YouTube video service so that they not appear to be sponsoring adult or offensive content.

Samsung Targets the Phone-Obsessed With a Vertical TV

April 30, 2019

The TV has a rotating display, so it is possible to flip the screen and watch horizontal content as well, but Samsung says the design is meant to appeal to younger buyers who want to watch vertical videos from their phones on a larger screen.

Mercedes-AMG considers ditching rear-wheel drive models

April 30, 2019

Back in the days when we had an AMG E-Class as rear-wheel drive and with four-wheel drive as an option, over 90% chose 4WD. "When I ask customers about the GT, they ask me about all-wheel drive". It's expected the 2021 C63 will swap outright power for dynamics and athleticism, with Moers confirming at last year's NY motor show that the all-new C-Class flagship "will be a hybrid - that's now a given".

Windows could bring phone notifications to your PC

April 30, 2019

As Vishnu Nath , Director of Program Management for Microsoft's Mobile Experiences shows in the attached screenshot, notifications you'd normally receive on your Android phone will now arrive in a "Notifications" section of the Your Phone app , whether it be Twitter, Messenger, or any other app on your phone .

AMD 50th Anniversary products are now official - CPU

April 29, 2019

Those aren't native Linux games but at least can become relevant with Steam Play on Linux. The Ryzen 7 2700X Gold Edition is distinguished from the regular run-of-the-mill processor thanks to a laser-etched signature of AMD CEO Lisa Su on the integrated heat spreader and special gold AMD50 packaging.

Minecraft Creator Isn’t Invited to the Game’s Anniversary

April 29, 2019

Persson sold Minecraft to Microsoft in 2014, and since then he's swapped videogame development for controversial tweets . A Microsoft spokesperson told Variety that he won't be part of the game's press event in Stockholm because of his "comments and opinions".

Apple pulls off 5G coup, poaching Intel's 5G phone modem lead developer

April 29, 2019

Thyagarajan's new role at Apple is described as "Architecture" according to his LinkedIn bio as spotted by Engadget . That left Intel's 5G chip project without a main customer - and just hours later, Intel announced it was abandoning its 5G mobile ambitions entirely.

Samsung Galaxy J8 Android Pie (One UI Update) rolling out in India

April 29, 2019

The Android Pie update for Indian Galaxy J8 also comes with the April 2019 Android Security Patch. The update isn't small, weighing in at around 1.5GB, and includes many things such as the new One UI, revamped notifications, changes to Bixby and much more.

Amazon plans to launch a hi-def music streaming service, says report

April 29, 2019

For comparison, Tidal and Deezer stream 44.1kHz/16-bit FLAC files. Tidal also offers lossless audio streaming for $19.99 per month. At least one major record company has hopped onboard. It looks like Amazon might be planning an aggressive assault on the Hi-Fi music streaming industry. It was less than two weeks ago that we first heard from trusted inside sources about Amazon's plan to take its rivalry against Spotify to the next level , which rapidly materialized into an ...

Walmart opens AI powered store

April 29, 2019

The thousands of cameras are a key feature of the lab, which officially opened inside this 50,000-square-foot store on Thursday. In the not-too-distant future it could be cameras and sensors that can tell nearly instantly when bruised bananas need to be swapped for fresh ones and more cash registers need to open before lines get too long.

Days Gone to add 'Survival' difficulty, weekly challenges in June

April 29, 2019

According to Ross, Survival difficulty features "no fast travel or Survival Vision, and an immersive HUD that removes maps and indicators from the gameplay screen". Read our review beforehand. While play times will potentially differ for everyone depending on their skill sets, those wondering how long Days Gone will be will likely be pleased to know its main campaign won't be a short ride.

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