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Man of Medan supports two-player co-op with separate choices

July 12, 2019

Supermassive Games has announced that upcoming spook em up The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan is to recieve two multiplayer modes for you to enjoy the scares with friends. "We know from fan reactions to Until Dawn , that multiplayer was a massively desired feature for Man of Medan , so we're sure players will love tackling the horrors of the world from new perspectives".

Steam Labs Lets You Test Valve Experiments Like Machine Learning

July 12, 2019

There are too many Steam games for anyone to keep track of, including Valve, and the company has spent the past few years working on ways to offload the curation and discovery process to a mysterious set of algorithms. The main event of this impromptu lab tour is easily the interactive recommender . "STILTED, so we tabled that for a bit", the company wrote on the new feature's Steam page.

Facebook to bring Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell to Oculus Rift

July 12, 2019

Part of this strategy involves working with big video game developers on well-known IPs. People have been begging Ubisoft for years to release a new Splinter Cell game. Facebook initially ramped up its VR efforts in 2019 with this year's release of the standalone Oculus Quest , which starts at $399 (£314, though the RRP in the United Kingdom is £399).

Amazon Prime Day 2019: Dates, best deals, what's new

July 12, 2019

Amazon's Prime Day is back on Monday July 15 - but now the discount frenzy will last a whole two days. If Amazon's website ends up crashing like it did past year as a result of the deluge of customer traffic, eBay will then put its " Crash Sale " into action and announce even more deals than it's already unveiled as part of a series of discounts that begin starting July 1.

Google’s instant camera translation now works with over 100 languages - including Afrikaans

July 12, 2019

Furthermore, Google Translate Instant Camera feature can automatically detect the source language. Google said that this feature is especially helpful when you're travelling overseas as it works even when you're not connected to Wi-Fi or using cellular data.

Apple disables Walkie-Talkie app due to snooping vulnerability

July 11, 2019

The bug was reported to Apple through its security portal, TechCrunch noted, but there's apparently no evidence that it was exploited before the company was alerted. The market-leading Apple Watch lineup owes its enormous popularity to not only a groundbreaking slew of life-saving technologies , but also a very convenient batch of smooth wrist communication features.

IPhone without a notch above screen planned for 2021

July 11, 2019

In 2021 the bite must disappear completely from the screen. Separately, an investor note shared by Credit Suisse in China says Apple is working with its screen suppliers to develop full screen displays without notches on top. The company is rumored to ditch Face ID, but only for China to help reduce the price of iPhone. Removing the TrueDepth sensor, which is required by Face ID, will automatically result in a smaller notch.

Players have created over 2 million levels on ‘Super Mario Maker 2’

July 11, 2019

Nintendo announced today that players had uploaded 2 million courses on the level creator since its worldwide launch on June 28th. Fortunately, Super Mario Maker 2 has a way for gamers to separate the wheat from the chaff. There are a total of 90 levels that are offered to players by Toad. There are a total of 12 characters in the game that will offer you an extra task.

Dr Mario World now available on iOS, Android devices

July 11, 2019

It does not involve clearing of blocks or cascading pills that need to be cleared. If Nintendo would only drop its always-online policy, Dr. Mario World would feel like an essential download. Dr. Mario World is completely free to download, but it does have microtransactions that you can purchase in the game. Expect this new Mario game to keep evolving as the puzzles continue to expand, and new challenges are added.

Google Home Smart Speakers, Ranked from Best to Worst

July 11, 2019

As part of their bid to crash the Prime Day party, eBay are offering the Google Home Hub for just £79. It possesses a 10-inch HD screen which looks like a tablet in landscape orientation that's propped up on a base. You'll also get notifications when someone rings the doorbell. In addition, with their different items, you can prepare the camera to perceive individuals by their face.

Fortnite Fortbyte 5: dance club with Laid Back Shuffle emote location

July 11, 2019

Yesterday's Fortbyte challenge was Fortbyte 34 - Found between a fork and knife . That's a good question. In this mini-guide we show you its exact location on the map, explaining how to get it. Thankfully our Weekly Challenges cheat sheets should help you earn a little bit of extra XP. Speaking of keeping your challenges up to date, you'll need to have done plenty of grinding and almost maxed out your Battle Pass to get the cosmetic you need to unlock Fortnite Fortbyte 5 .

Zoom releases patch after report reveals flaw left Mac webcams exposed

July 11, 2019

Leitschuh wrote that Zoom had didn't heed his warnings for months and only implemented a partial fix on the last minute, whereas the company told ZDNet on Monday the technique was an "official resolution to a poor user experience" in because of adjustments in Safari 12 (namely, a privacy protection feature that forced users to verify they actually wished to launch Zoom).

Nintendo Switch Online adds two games and a rewind feature

July 11, 2019

Donkey Kong 3's official description from Nintendo is as follows; Based on the third game in the enormously popular arcade series, Donkey Kong 3 introduces an exterminator named Stanley as he desperately tries to protect the flowers in his greenhouse from Donkey Kong .

Borderlands 3 Multiplayer & Social Features: Ping System, Matchmaking, Twitch Integration Detailed

July 11, 2019

When a friend sells an item in their game, you can buy it from the store in your game, or they can mail it directly to you. On Xbox One, for instance, Borderlands 3 will support the Xbox Adaptive Controller , which allows for different types of buttons, pads and sticks to be used in place of a traditional gamepad.

Zombies invade All of Call of Duty Black Ops 4

July 11, 2019

Named " Operation Apocalypse Z ", players will find hordes of undead enemies to kill across all game modes. The new zombies map, Alpha Omega , will be released alongside undead themed multiplayer maps, Der Schatten , Remnant , and Havana , immediately following the release of the operation.

Nintendo Announces the Switch Lite, Coming This Fall

July 10, 2019

Nintendo hasn't yet commented on if it could release new versions of existing Labo kits that are tuned to Switch Lite's new specifications. Since the system is intended for handheld play, the Switch Lite lacks a dock and the ability to connect to a television via an HDMI cable.

Amazon Game Studios is Developing a Lord of the Rings MMORPG

July 10, 2019

The co-developed title will be released for PC and consoles and is without a release date. Amazon Game Studios has just announced its partnership to develop a free-to-play MMO based on The Lord of the Rings . Amazon Game Studio Vice President Christoph Hartmann is psyched to work on the game. There is of course already a Lord of the Rings MMO, Lord of the Rings Online (seen in the screenshot above), which is positively antediluvian by MMO standards, launching 12 years ago.

Pokemon Go: Niantic Labs Anticipates the Arrival of Team Rocket

July 10, 2019

If you observe the reports, you can see that many beta users are pointing out that Beta builds are not CTS certified yet. We were offered the first beta for Android Q on 13 March, and since then the beta testers have been complaining about the issue of Pokemon Go being broken on Android Q Beta.

This Transforming Smartwatch Can Become A Tablet: Patent

July 10, 2019

The patent shows a rectangular shaped smartwatch that has a thicker than usual casing underneath the display. As per a report by BGR, IBM has issued a patent for a multi-function smartwatch that's pretty 'ambitious.' This patent was filed three years ago and only just uncovered as per reputed Dutch tech news site, LetsGoDigital , who also prepared colour renders of the device has shared some details of this smartwatch.

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Tells Users to Get Off Facebook

July 10, 2019

Wozniak dumped Facebook three weeks after the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke in March 2018. As he did back then, Wozniak reiterated his solution to the problem: let people pay for increased privacy . But everything about you. "Who knows if my mobile phone's listening right now. Alexa has already been in the news a lot", Woz told TMZ . Wozniak gave a list of possible privacy risks that await Facebook users with the scope of invasion that the technology and social media ...

Nintendo Switch Lite goes all handheld later this year

July 10, 2019

However, Nintendo has kept the same resolution, so games should look a little sharper on the Switch Lite. Nintendo Switch Lite will come in multiple colors. That being said, it also gains a bit in battery life , with 3 to 7 hours instead of 2.5 to 6.5 hours. According to the Big N, the new console can play every games in the Switch library that support handheld play, although some titles will have restrictions.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Announces Six New DApps

July 10, 2019

It has directed the users to have the latest Snapchat version and latest device OS for updates. Though Samsung manufactures the 48 MP Samsung GM-1 sensor , which is used on the Redmi Note 7S, the company has not yet launched a device with a 48 MP camera sensor.

Raspberry Pi 4 doesn't work with some USB-C chargers

July 10, 2019

Blogger Tyler Ward first discovered that there was "incorrect detection circuitry" in the Pi 4's connector. Since the Pi 4 USB-C port is wired incorrectly, these smart cables will detect the Pi 4 as an "Audio Adaptor Accessory" and refuse to charge them.

Amazon Plans Nationwide Broadband For Home & Mobile

July 10, 2019

It's safe to say Amazon likes to set its goals high, so high in fact it has just reached out to the FCC about launching over 3,000 broadband satellites that would cover all of the United States, and nearly the rest of the populated world. On Tuesday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai addressed the private sector push for small satellites and his enthusiasm for it. The filing reiterated Amazon's plans to associate "tens of millions" of individuals around the globe, in spite of the fact that the company ...

Zoom vulnerability lets websites switch on Mac users' webcams

July 10, 2019

Video conferencing app Zoom has a major security flaw in its Mac client, letting any website turn on your Mac's camera without a warning, security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh claims. A series of discussions with Zoom's security team followed, he added , which led the company to propose what Mr Leitschuh described as a "quick fix".

Android Q nerfs gesture navigation if you use a third-party launcher

July 10, 2019

With Android Q , Google aims to provide a true gesture navigation experience with much smoother transitions and new features. Namely, that's the 2-button navigation centered around a central pill-shaped icon and a "back" key. Since the Android Q Beta 5 has not been released yet, it is not possible to test out the new boot animation unless you are among the lucky few individuals who received the update early.

Nokia 9 PureView comes to India for Rs. 49999

July 10, 2019

All five sensors shoot an image at the same time to achieve a ideal image, Nokia says. HMD Global also noted that the new Nokia smartphone will reach all major retailers beginning July 17. This is the most expensive Nokia-branded Android smartphone in India and its primary USP is the 5-lens rear camera with ZEISS optics. The phone features a 5.99-inch 2K pOLED screen with PureDisplay technology, HDR10 support.

Xbox's July update lets you pick Game Pass titles to play later

July 10, 2019

Xbox Game Pass is becoming a lot more useful, thanks to a brand new Xbox One update that is now rolling out to players. Have you ever been browsing the Xbox Game Pass library and found yourself a little overwhelmed? Today, we are excited to be adding support for customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.

Qualcomm unveils the 215 Mobile Platform

July 10, 2019

Since the chipset is powerful enough to run a smartphone, it would be a significant step up from the Wear 3100 , which is just an incremental upgrade over the years-old Snapdragon Wear 2100. Snapdragon 215 also aims to modernize entry-level devices by offering support for taller aspect ratio. The new Qualcomm 215 chipset brings in the 64-bit architecture to the entry-level segment rather than the 32-bit architecture of its previous iteration, which further helps in running the standard ...

Google suspends shady Samsung update app

July 10, 2019

Aptiode's affiliate program enables users to create their own storefronts, and it also comes with the Badge program that offers an extra level of quality assistance. The reason why Google Play Services doesn't benefit from the same fame as the Google Play Store does, for example, is because Google Play Services is a background app.

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue variant launched in India: Price, sale date, specifications

July 10, 2019

In a blogpost yesterday, the company announced that it is pushing the incremental roll-out of OxygenOS 9.5.9 for the OnePlus 7 Pro. It also includes the latest Google patch for the month of June which carries for Android OS. Haptic feedback has also been optimized for the keyboard and adjusted for third-party app notifications. The algorithms have been tweaked to deliver improved image quality of 48 MP in pro mode.

Google Stadia explained in more detail

July 10, 2019

Should you want to gift a code to a game, Stadia will also send redemption codes to an email address of your choosing, to be redeemed on whichever Google Stadia account that you please. Users, however, will be able to purchase and manage content from any device running iOS 11 (or higher) or Android M (or higher). However, the Stadia account will support a maximum of four Stadia controllers during local multiplayer game play.

This is allegedly the Galaxy Tab S6, Samsung's next high-end tablet

July 09, 2019

Due to all of this, the Galaxy Tab S6 won't look that different from the front. Instead, Samsung jumped from the Galaxy Note 5 to the Galaxy Note 7 so the number it was using didn't confuse customers into thinking the device was less powerful than competing iPhones that had higher numbers.

Apple discounts MacBook Air, discontinues non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro

July 09, 2019

In addition to the MacBook Air's $100 price cut, bringing the starting price to $1,099, it's also getting True Tone support for its Retina display , Apple said in a press release. In the USA, the refreshed MacBook Pro is priced at $1,299, while college students get it at $1,199 - it will go on sale in the USA later this week. Apple has also updated the $1,299 MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, Touch ID and 8th-gen Intel Core CPUs.

Sony is reportedly working on new foldable phone

July 09, 2019

What is Sony attempting to do here? A tweet has appeared on a social media site and is already making its way through the internet, announcing Sony's plans to introduce a smartphone with a rollable technology. The handset is expected to be built along with the " Nautilus design " principles. While we look forward to folding phones from Samsung and Huawei to go on sale, Sony is seemingly working on some flexible display tech of its own - but in this case, we're talking a few rollable ...

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue Edition Unboxing - So What's New?

July 09, 2019

On the other hand, OnePlus 7 Pro will be available for purchase with a cashback of Rs 3,500 for HDFC credit and debit cardholders. It also includes the latest Google patch for the month of June which carries for Android OS. Haptic feedback has also been optimized for the keyboard and adjusted for third-party app notifications. Lastly, the company has introduced a feature called Face Unlock Assistive Lighting.

Pokemon Sword And Shield Have Exclusive Gym Leaders

July 09, 2019

The Japanese YouTube channel has a separate video showing off much of the same information and gym leaders, but there's also more footage of what Galar looks like, that adorable corgi Pokemon , and a few more environments. Pokemon Sword and Shield is launching on the Nintendo Switch on November 15. Also, Gigantamax is now a thing, which changes the appearance and size of your Pokemon .

ACCC takes Samsung to court

July 09, 2019

In their phones' adverts, Samsung seem to make it clear that certain phones are water-resistant, working after being completely soaked in water. The entire electronics big's flagship phones have since carried the IP68 certification for water resistance and have been marketed as water-friendly phones.

Details of the upcoming patch for Fallout 76

July 09, 2019

The update will make things a bit easier on new players as well as making some improvements across the board. One of the biggest takeaways of the highlights given for Patch 11 , which is due to be added in mid-July, is that it's set to help new and low-level characters have a smoother introduction to the wasteland after emerging from the Vault for the first time.

Denying Permissions May Not Stop Android Apps From Tracking Your Phone

July 09, 2019

While the researchers first presented the study at the FTC PrivacyCon last month, there now isn't a full list of the offending apps. The researchers disclosed their findings to both the FTC and Google (receiving a bug bounty for their efforts), though the latter stated a fix would only be coming in the full release of Android Q , according to CNET .

Mysterious Nokia Daredevil Leak Images Reveal Three Cameras in a Circular Module

July 09, 2019

From the images that were leaked recently , the upcoming Nokia smartphone in the making is expected to have a unique camera arrangement. These positioned in a circular module on the back which is now the unique design and have not been revealed by any other manufacturer.

Batman Arkham Collection for Xbox One and PS4 listed by Amazon UK

July 09, 2019

Montreal's prequel Batman: Arkham Origins isn't getting a look-in. Amazon's United Kingdom website is to blame this time around, publishing a product page for Arkham Collection that not only included box art, but also provided a release window for the release and confirmed the consoles we can expect to see Arkham Collection on when it arrives.

Lawyer: Spacey accuser tossed suit to focus on criminal case | Celebrities

July 08, 2019

The former " House of Cards " star has pleaded not guilty . The charges carry a penalty of up to five years in prison. "It's not going to happen today", Judge Thomas Barrett said. Spacey's team thinks the texts don't tell the whole story, particularly because most of the texts lack time stamps and it's possible the accuser may have deleted other texts that could change the context of the convo.

Google Pixel 4 XL leak reveals notchless design and triple rear cameras

July 08, 2019

We also see a slim bezel at the bottom of the Google Pixel 4 XL render, with no visible fingerprint scanner mounted here. While there isn't an ugly notch like that of the Pixel 3 XL , the top bezel is thick. The Pixel 4 XL may also support secure face unlock similar to Face ID as OnLeaks says there is a hollow part on the right side of the display for unknown parts.

Nintendo president: 'we must keep up' with cloud gaming tech

July 08, 2019

The Nintendo Switch Mini would see the original Switch downsized into a cheaper and more compact package that's more portable. However, when asked about cloud gaming, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said, "While we don't expect all games to become cloud games any time soon, the technologies are definitely advancing".

Where to find grills in Fortnite for 14 Days of Summer challenge

July 08, 2019

Players were required to search the tiny rubber ducky at the spot hidden in the summertime splashdown loading screen. It sounds quite easy and achievable. The entire list of 14 Days of Summer challenges can be seen below, complete with links to help you solve some of the trickier tasks. This means that you will likely encounter several other players in the same area with the same goal as you, and they'll most likely be armed to the teeth and stop at nothing to get the rubber ducky .

Porsche 911 RSR Debuts At Goodwood FoS Before Race Debut

July 08, 2019

The new 911 RSR roared through the Goodwood Festival of Speed before its race debut. The updated vehicle succeeds the 2018-19 WEC Championship-winning auto that also took the GTE Pro win at Le Mans a year ago, plus GTE Am titles in both the WEC Super Season, as well as bothLe Mans wins in the class in 2018 and 2019.

Google Chrome Tests New Play Controls for YouTube Videos

July 08, 2019

Google is testing an new media control button in its Chrome browser that, when enabled , would allow users to pause and resume playing videos in tabs. If you wish to test the Global Media Controls feature, you can enable it by going to chrome://flags and searching for global . While the feature is a little buggy at the moment, you can try it out for yourself by installing Canary and then enabling the "chrome://flags/#global-media-controls" flag (type that address into the browser's ...

Microsoft releases Windows 1.11 via the Windows Store - Software

July 08, 2019

Strange-ify Your World, the events are being run at Microsoft Stores and is created to encourage students to learn computing. However, with the Netflix tie-in it became clearer that this was some promotional scheme leveraging 1980s nostalgia, like the Stranger Things show.

Redmi 7A Launched in India

July 08, 2019

The back design is quite different. As of now, we can definitely say that the Redmi 7A fits perfectly in Xiaomi's A series mold. This is something that a lot of people will appreciate. When I opened the box, the phone had around 70% charge, and over a period of two days, I had charged it only once, so battery life should be on point.

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