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Apple confirms deal to acquire most of Intel’s smartphone modem business

July 26, 2019

Apple, in contrast, has purchased a ready-made modem specialist team and patents which could, one day, reduce its reliance on Qualcomm as a component supplier for iPhone chips. In other words, if this acquisition works out, Apple may soon no longer need Qualcomm for modems. Even if making peace with Qualcomm solved a short-term problem for Apple, the company was never going to live happily ever after with Qualcomm as its modem supplier.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood will not support real-time ray tracing at launch

July 24, 2019

Bethesda revealed the changed date via Twitter earlier today. The game comes out for Windows, the PlayStation 4 , the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch . Of course, Bethesda is being a tad cheeky with the announcement, mentioning an early release for PC but glossing over the store front. Also released on Friday is Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot , a new PSVR shooter in which players hack into the Nazi war machine, taking over their weapons of destruction.

Pixel 4 design leak suggests phone will support gesture controls

July 24, 2019

If you agree to help, an unknown smartphone in a large case will be handed to you with an instruction to move it around in selfie mode to capture your face from lots of angles. That's the conclusion we have come to after it was revealed that Google has been offering people a Fin (that's $5 to you) to use your features in the training for its forthcoming face unlock feature.

Google Chrome extensions must obey new privacy rules by October 15th

July 24, 2019

Google now requires that extensions only request access to the least amount of data. "After October 15, 2019, items that violate these updates to the User Data policy will be removed or rejected from the Web Store and will need to become compliant to be reinstated", the Chrome Product and Policy team members said.

You need to uninstall VLC player ASAP!

July 24, 2019

Gizmodo's Sam Rutherford suggested that users uninstall VLC immediately and the tenor of other tech magazines and sites was identical for the most part. Fortunately, there were no accounts of this defect being exploited. WinFuture reports that Windows, Linux, and Unix versions of VLC have been affected by the security hole, but the macOS version remains safe.

Pokemon Go Team Go Rocket suddenly disappeared & not in game anymore

July 24, 2019

Team Go Rocket made its first appearance in the game yesterday which increased the excitement of many Pokemon Go players as it gave them a chance to encounter Shadow Pokemon and Team Go Rocket. This indicates that visiting the location will kick off a battle with a Team GO Rocket grunt. Shadow Pokemon were being purified for 2000 Stardust and 2 Candy.

Google’s Android is getting better at Bluetooth audio this year

July 24, 2019

Google spokesperson has confirmed that the new features would reach all the Fast Pair-enabled headphones including the Google Pixel Buds , Bose's QuietComfort 35 II , JBL Live 220BT, 400BT and other existing headphones. True wireless earbuds in a case. The update is said to arrive "later this year", with no specific launch window given. So if you lose them, you can use that service to see its last location and time of last use.

Honor 9X: More powerful and better cameras for the same price

July 24, 2019

The Honor 9X packs a 4,000mAh battery, measures at 163.1x77.2x8.8mm, and weighs 206 grams. It should be noted that the 9X series have no notches so it's a FullView 6.59-inch IPS FHD+ display, with a 16MP pop-up front camera. The triple camera setup of the Honor 9X Pro phone features a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixels and a depth sensor of 2-megapixels.

A Lighter Alternative For Google Photos Is Finally Here

July 24, 2019

Adding to its lineup of lighter apps for low-priced phones, Google has introduced Gallery Go - a photo organization app intended for offline use while taking up as little space as possible. Such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Messenger. However, Google has also approached similarly to OS versions. Particularly the smartphones which lack powerful processing.

Facebook 'Technical Error' Let Children Chat with Strangers

July 24, 2019

We want you to know that we've turned off this group chat and are making sure that group chats like this won't be allowed in the future. Wednesday also appreciate your feedback . As a parent, you may not be able to monitor your child's entire digital presence, but you can encourage open communication and teach them how to handle interactions with users they may not know.

Huawei's Foldable Mate X Is Reportedly Launching With a Smaller Battery

July 24, 2019

The company has shared a video alongside the launch date announcement , and it also reveals the design of the upcoming phone. The video reveals that the phone is equipped with a display that features a punch-hole for the 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

Automotive Augmented Reality HUD Market Growth Prediction 2019

July 24, 2019

The Global Virtual Reality for Smartphone market analysis is provided for the worldwide markets including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status. The CAGR value, technological development, new product launches and AR and VR Smart Glasses Industry competitive structure is elaborated. Which Trends Are Causing These Developments? There are a number of Augmented Reality Smart Glasses manufacturers/companies performing in the market ...

Origin PC’s Big O is basically every gamer’s dream machine

July 24, 2019

They included taking the Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro out of their cases and putting together a custom liquid cooling system to keep the consoles cool. Accessing all of gaming systems is a relatively simple affair, as there is an HDMI switch built into the chassis that allows you to quickly move from playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the PC to Spider-Man on the PS4 Pro to Super Mario Maker 2 on the Nintendo Switch.

Slack's Rebuilt Desktop App Uses Half the Memory Than Before

July 24, 2019

The update comes a month after Slack become a public company, with a stock exchange listing of WORK. The update is meant to address long-held criticisms of the popular collaboration app in what the company claimed has been a complete rebuild from the ground-up.

Remedy still wants to make Alan Wake 2 someday

July 24, 2019

It's a curious thing", Lake said. At this time however, Remedy Entertainment is focused on making their upcoming game, Control , a huge hit. Before evaluating its actual development and providing work on Alan Wake 2 at the beginning, however, Sam Lake admits that different things will have to happen , because "everything must find its place, which is really hard".

New Overwatch Hero Sigma Available Now On PTR

July 24, 2019

Unfortunately, he was locked away in a secret government following said failed experiment and only got his freedom after he was broken out of the facility by Talon. The shield has 1500 health, making it a bit weaker than Reinhardt's, but significantly stronger than Orisa's. Players can stop the barrier on command and retrieve the shield at any time, and place it in a different place.

Cyberpunk 2077 Hardcore Difficulty Will Do Away With the UI

July 24, 2019

That means there'll be no markers or indicators telling you where things are or what level of enemy you're going up against. "The most fun [difficulty setting] I think will be the Hardcore setting where we turn off the UI you live as well", UI coordinator Alvin Liu told WCCFtech in an interview.

New OnePlus 6/6T Open Beta update enables DC Dimming (Download links inside)

July 24, 2019

Also, OnePlus has added more features to these devices which have only been seen on the OnePlus 7 , and OnePlus 6 series and these include Native Screen Recorder, quick reply and more. With this new update, you can also record internal system audio with the screen recorder app which wasn't available if you side-loaded it initially.

Google Is Getting A Feature We've Desperately Wanted For Years

July 24, 2019

The test was allegedly done with Google beta app version 10.28. Being part of an A/B test, the feature is not widely available. The Google Beta Android app was last updated on Friday July 19, 2019. Despite storing our voice data, the Google Assistant doesn't allow users to interact with the Android device from the lock screen. This confirmation comes in verbal form along with a card that lets the uses visibly see that the text was sent.

Report finds Apple routinely favors its own apps in App Store searches

July 24, 2019

Tinder is now requiring users that wish to pay for premium features to enter their credit card details directly into the app rather than using the Google Play store's payment processing features. Since 2008, the mobile applications market has been controlled by two giants: Google and Apple . Apple has recently faced accusations of running the App Store as a monopoly because developers are required to give Apple 30% of revenue from app sales.

Facebook brings WhatsApp to millions of KaiOS feature phones

July 24, 2019

WhatApp for KaiOS in now available for a total of seven basic phones around the globe - JioPhone, JioPhone 2, Nokia 8110 , the Cat B35, Doro 7060, MTN Smart, and Orange Sanza. Users of Nokia 8110 can download a compatible version from the KaiStore and start chatting with their contacts on end-to-end encryption. "Providing WhatsApp on KaiOS helps bridge the digital gap to connect friends and family in a simple, reliable and secure way ", said Matt Idema, COO of WhatsApp.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Series To Be Available On July 29 At Flipkart

July 24, 2019

Since the company has turned 5-year old in India, Xioamo seems to have joined hands with State Bank of India to offer an additional 5 % discount to its all buyers. Buyers will have an opportunity to get these two products at Rs 5 each today. The 6GB/128GB version of the handset is now up for purchase at Rs 18,999, while its 8GB/256GB variant is being offered for Rs 22,999.

GTA ‘Diamond Program’. New Surprises For Casino Patrons!

July 23, 2019

First off, when your purchase your initial standard membership to the Diamond Casino, you get a "welcome gift" of 5,000 Chips . That's if you have Twitch Prime: if you connected your Twitch account to your Rockstar social one before July 19, you'll get access to the lavish Master Penthouse, and the elite membership band.

Sega confirms Two Point Hospital for Switch, PS4 and Xbox One | VGC

July 23, 2019

If you've missed out on this one in the past, the game released in August previous year, serving as a spiritual successor to 1997 PC game, Theme Hospital . Players must build, manage and run a variety of hospitals, which requires careful balancing of the books and staff morale. For example, "Lightheadedness" presents with a patient's head literally turning into a lightbulb.

Tencent Games and The Pokémon Company are teaming up

July 23, 2019

Timi Studio Group appears to primarily focus on mobile game going by what's listed on its website . The two companies announced the partnership today and revealed that Tencent's Timi Studio will lead development on the unannounced game.

Apple Watch to have MicroLED displays in 2020, says new report

July 23, 2019

The latest report around Apple going the MicroLED route for its watches comes from China-based Economic Daily News , which states that the company will work with Taiwanese display manufacturers for these MicroLED displays . Switching from OLED to microLED displays will solve this issue for Apple, but will also (hopefully) offer some advantages to consumers. However, starting next year, Apple may switch to microLED displays in Apple Watch, a move that might expand to iPhones and other ...

Sigma Will be Overwatch's 31st Hero, Blizzard Shares Origin

July 23, 2019

We can now confirm , however, that the 31st hero in Overwatch is Sigma, the kind of astrophysicist you won't be hearing on StarTalk anytime soon. During the video, Sigma said, "Gravity is a harness ". Thus it's very likely that not only did Talon bust Sigma out of prison, but they're also the group who's using the astrophysicist as a weapon. -As there are frequent mentions of gravity and black holes, it won't be too far-fetched to assume Sigma's abilities revolve around those concepts.

Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce steps down after 28 years

July 23, 2019

In a blog post on the beloved games firm's website , Pearce said that he is grateful for his time at the development giant. The co-founder went on to thank the people he had worked with and recounted fond memories of being with the company.

Here's the 2020 Audi SQ7 TDI In All Its Glory

July 23, 2019

At the heart of the SQ7 is the same 4.0-litre V8 TDI with an electric-powered compressor that assists the pair of turbochargers. Maximum torque is delivered at 1,250 rpm, translating to 4.8 seconds from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph). Some attachments are painted in matt silver, and the black styling package is available as an option. On the inside, things remain mostly unchanged except for the Audi Virtual Cockpit which does get some extra features specially made for the SQ7.

Fortnite Storm Scout Sniper | Release date, stats, and more

July 23, 2019

The information regarding the inclusion of this weapon was leaked earlier by the data miners. The game developer has added not one but two shotguns. "Knowledge is power", the message reads. Based on a past leak, players can likely expect the Storm Scout Sniper Rifle to arrive in Epic and Legendary variants, though we won't know the specifics - including damage dealt - until it arrives.

Huawei Says Its New OS Isn't an Android Replacement

July 23, 2019

First, according to Huawei's senior vice president Catherine Chen, Hongmeng OS was designed primarily for "industrial use", Android Police reported . But Chen said the company intends to continue using the Android OS for its smartphones. However, this latest update refutes all the claims made by Andrew Williamson, VP of Huawei Technologies' Affairs and Communications.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro screen protector allegedly leaked in full

July 23, 2019

Huawei has already launched a bunch of smartphones with quad-camera setups like the Huawei P30 Pro. The listing also says that a USB-C headset, a USB-C data and charging cable, and a leather case will be bundled in with the Mate X. The phone also comes with support for NM card allowing users to further expand the phone's storage capacity up to 256 GB. Unlike the HONOR 9x , the Mate 30 Lite might not feature a pop-up selfie camera and is likely to feature some sort of notch display ...

Apple is close to buying Intel's phone chip business, report says

July 23, 2019

The deal could be worth $1 billion and include patents and employees, according to the report. Representatives for Apple and Intel declined to comment. However, Apple's licensing and royalties agreement with Qualcomm ends in six years and Apple appears intent on eventually replacing the Qualcomm parts with modems developed internally.

Tinder bypasses Google Play with default payment process

July 23, 2019

It's completely down to earth for Android engineers to empower direct payments without utilizing Google Play , yet that regularly means bypassing Google Play by and large, similar to Epic did with Fortnite . It now falls on Google to take the steps that will secure not just Android users but also the future of its app marketplace as well. Giants such as Netflix and Spotify have stopped users from subscribing via their mobile app to avoid paying 30 percent to Google.

The Best Social Media Reactions to the ‘Cats’ Trailer

July 23, 2019

For Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber , on whose musical the film is based, it is spectacular. The film's plot centers on a tribe of cats called the Jellicles that in a single night make what is known as "the Jellicle choice " and decide which cat will ascend to "Heaviside Layer" - that's cat heaven in case you were wondering.

Microsoft invests $1 billion in OpenAI, which is going all-in on Azure

July 23, 2019

When OpenAI created the structure in March, it said investors who put money into the for-profit entity would have their returns capped and that the nonprofit's mission would take precedence over turning a profit. "The creation of AGI will be the most important technological development in human history, with the potential to shape the trajectory of humanity".

Apple’s 2020 iPhones Might Feature a 120Hz Display

July 23, 2019

According to a rumor via Ice Universe on Twitter , the Cupertino tech giant is considering giving next year's iPhone lineup 120Hz displays. All the tantalizing rumors regarding the Apple iPhone all now revolve around the 2020 model, which looks to be the first major redesign following the introduction of the iPhone X in 2017.

Rumor: Red Dead Redemption Remake in the Works

July 23, 2019

According to an article from Comicbook , an anonymous source has come forward to claim that Rockstar Games is now working on a remake of the first Red Dead Redemption game. The Red Dead Redemption remake is tentatively planned for release in celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2020. Obviously at this point there's nothing official confirmed by Rockstar, so take this with a massive pinch of salt until we hear otherwise.

Nintendo face legal action over Joy-Con 'drifting'

July 23, 2019

According to u/LocusAintBad , getting Nintendo to fix your Joy-Cons via the company's support page requires a $4 fee and about two weeks of waiting. The complaint alleges that Nintendo marketed and sold the Switch and Joy-Con controllers despite being "aware of the defect through online consumer complaints".

StarCraft 2 legend Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson has passed away

July 22, 2019

The exact cause of death has not been revealed, but the official statement reveals it was due to a sudden illness. Again, it was never specified exactly what that illness maybe, but out of respect for his friends and family at this time, it's not worth pushing the issue.

Asus Unveils ROG Phone II With Snapdragon 855+, Tons of Accessories

July 22, 2019

The Asus ROG Phone 2 will release first to China starting July 23rd and in the U.S. by September 1st. On top of all that, ASUS has also outfitted this phone with an in-display fingerprint reader. Also unclear are exactly when the new ROG Phone II will debut and how much it will cost. Qualcomm has been targeting this as a gaming SoC since the moment it was announced, so the ROG Phone 2 should be the ideal place for it to flex its muscle.

Redmi K20 Unboxing And Hands-On - Price In India, Key Specifications

July 22, 2019

Coming to the optics department, the Redmi K20 sports a triple rear camera setup: a 48MP primary Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/1.75 lens, a secondary 13MP sensor with a wide-angle lens, and an 8MP tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. Users will be able to purchase the devices from Flipkart and Mi.com starting from 12 Noon today. The display also houses a seventh-gen in-display fingerprint sensor with improved authentication speeds.

Samsung to launch its Galaxy Fold soon

July 22, 2019

Samsung is still in the race for launching the first foldable smartphone with Huawei. The company has fixed the problem and the phone can now be released on the 7th of next month. Interestingly, Samsung could have gone the extra mile and has allowed field testing for the all-new Samsung Galaxy Fold based on the reports that a user in India was seen using the upcoming foldable device.

The upcoming Pixel 4 and 4 XL might support gesture controls

July 22, 2019

We have heard a number of different rumors about the new Google Pixel 4 smartphone and now the front glass for the handset has leaked. Although detailed specifications of the Pixel 4 lineup will only be publicised at the time of official launch, assumptions, based on its competitors can still be made.

Chrome to Stop Websites From Detecting Browser's Incognito Mode

July 22, 2019

Google disables the FileSystem API in Incognito Mode so that users don't leave traces of their browsing activity when in Incognito Mode . Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is based on the principle that you should have the choice to browse the web privately.

Leaked Pixel 4 sports square camera bump like 2019 iPhone

July 21, 2019

No longer will the Pixel have its two-tone styled back which really helped it stand out in the crowd. The image tells us the Pixel 4 will look a lot different from the Pixel 3 series. One thing missing from the Pixel 4 render Google tweeted out Wednesday was the fingerprint sensor. However, rather than use it to control the screen without touching it, Google could use hand gestures to control Assistant or maybe take a photo without struggling to tap the shutter.

Microsoft posts $125.8 billion revenue in its record fiscal year for 2019

July 21, 2019

As more companies move to the cloud and upgrade aging software, they're signing up for Azure and newer products like Microsoft 365 - a package of Office 365 cloud software, Windows 10 and security programs. This was the lowest rate of on-year revenue growth for the cloud computing platform. The success was attributed to the growth of cloud computing activity, causing stock prices to soar.

Crew capsule created to take USA astronauts back to moon completed

July 21, 2019

On Friday, Trump upbraided NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine during a televised event from the Oval Office, chastising him for sometimes voting against him when he was a congressman, and then pitting him against the two surviving Apollo 11 crew members, Collins and Aldrin.

Modern Warfare dev responds to concerns about '3 lane' map design

July 21, 2019

Captured from a PS4 Pro running in 4K, the footage shows off the new " Gunfight " game mode. Tell us, what do you think of the Gunfight mode? However, the company has been maintaining a communication strategy based on giving us information about the game in small bites .

Black Shark 2 Pro to be announced on July 30

July 21, 2019

The Chinese company took it to Weibo to reveal that the Black Shark 2 Pro will launch on July 30. Black Shark's Weibo page has also reposted Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 Plus announcement, hinting that the Black Shark 2 Pro may be powered by the newly launched SoC.

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