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GiffGaff Slapped With £1.4m For Overcharging Customers

August 01, 2019

An error in the Telefónica UK-owned firm's billing system - as we reported at the time - led to the screwup which meant anyone who bought the budget firm's "goodybag" bundles of calls, messages and data (crucially, while using pre-paid credit) was billed twice every time they used their phone.

Garfield Kart Furious Racing announced for Nintendo Switch

August 01, 2019

Garfield Kart: Furious Racing will be released for Nintendo Switch , Xbox One, and PS4 on November 5th. "Take shortcuts to overtake the other racers with the spring!" Each character and kart has its own "characteristics and unique driving style", so there will be consequences for your selections.

Journey To The Outer Worlds When Obsidian's Space RPG Lands On Switch

August 01, 2019

There's now no definite release date as to when exactly the Switch version is coming but it's safe to assume that it will be out very closely following the release on other platforms. Spoiler: it's full of lolz. This surprise announcement was made on Nintendo's social media channels, with the game's producer, Matthew Singh, giving an introduction to the game's concept and world.

A New Beta Driver Solves Destiny 2's AMD Ryzen 3000 Problem

August 01, 2019

For more detailed information, please visit the AMD Community blog post here. AMD released a test chipset driver over on Reddit for users Ryzen 3000 users who want to get back into looting and shooting and, from the looks of it, Destiny 2 actually works now.

Researchers decode thoughts into speech in real time

August 01, 2019

Then researchers asked patients nine simple questions such as "When do you want me to check back on you?" and "How is your room now?" We knew that Facebook is working on neural-interface tech, but we were sure it was some way off from realisation.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Dragon Quest DLC Release Date

July 31, 2019

The Challenger Pack 2 will include the Hero, his stage, and all its music. Before that, however, you can read through a list of the Super Smash Bros Ultimate version 4.0 update highlights down below. A new stage based on Dragon Quest XI will be included with The Hero as well as a few more Mii Fighter costumes based on the franchise. Now with the Hero out of the way, the next character for Ultimate will be Banjo-Kazooie sometime in the fall.

Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled's Second Grand Prix Adds Dinosaurs & Microtransactions

July 31, 2019

That elation ended today, on what should have been a celebratory reveal of new content for the game with it's second Grand Prix. As always, the Pit Stop will be stocked with new and returning characters and cosmetic items, which players can unlock using Wumpa Coins.

Xbox Live Games with Gold line-up for August announced

July 31, 2019

For Xbox 360 owners (and through Xbox One backward compatibility), August kicks off with Torchlight , followed by Castlevania: Lords of Shadow . It's massive in scale, has an impressive storyline (hours of gameplay), and is clearly game developed with passion. Last month GwG offered some odd ones, with no big-name title drawing in fans.

LG Unveil 5K Monitor For Apple Products

July 31, 2019

The primary draw of the display is obviously its 5K resolution, which offers 218 pixels per inch (PPI), with P3 wide color gamut and color accuracy that should satisfy any professional. LG says the UltraFine 5K Display is an "ideal companion" for the latest MacBook, Mac desktops, and iPad Pro. In addition to the updated UltraFine 5K Display, LG has brought the UltraFine 4K Display (model 24MD4KL ) that features a 23.7-inch screen, which is ten percent larger in size over the previous ...

IOS 13 beta users can resize app icons on home screen

July 31, 2019

Now we have another video from Zollotech which gives us a look at some of the new features that have been released in the new beta. There's a lot of stuff coming in iOS 13 - and we do mean a lot - but most of it has already made its appearance in the first few betas.

Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple

July 31, 2019

According to trusted sources, the deal is expected to close in the last quarter of 2019. Intel's profit reportedly dropped by 17% in the second quarter due to weaker demands in China where trade tensions with the USA have slowed down business.

Android Auto UI Update We've All Been Waiting for has Arrived

July 31, 2019

For sure, I still think that embedded Android - as will debut on the Polestar 2 - promises to deliver the most comprehensive and satisfying infotainment experience. On the bottom right corner of the display, there is a new notification button through which you can access your recent calls, messages and alerts. Unfortunately what might make the biggest difference to usability is something most people aren't going to be able to try.

Huawei and Google Have a Long History of Partnership: Media Report

July 31, 2019

Before the U.S. action, Huawei's plan was to unveil the new speaker at the IFA show in Berlin this September, the report said. Huawei's broadening its consumer electronics offerings, with laptops on the rise and word that the company will get into the TV space (it has via its Honor sub-brand), so it won't come as much of a surprise that the company is/was/shouldbe/mightbe/couldhavebeen/mightstill ‍♂️ collaborate with the a big G on an Assistant-powered speaker.

Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympic medals, which are made from recycled electronic gadgets

July 31, 2019

What is truly incredible about the medals is what they're made of. The organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic officially unveiled its Olympic medal designs this week. Tokyo Olympics 2020 will use 5,000 medals that have all been made using 100% recycled materials from old electronics. "I think there is an important message in this for future generations", Japan's three-time Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Kohei Uchimura said in 2017 when the recycling plan was first introduced.

Apple set to release 3 5G phones next year

July 31, 2019

IPhone sales generated $25.99 billion in revenue which is down from $29.47 billion generated during the same period a year ago. Apple ( AAPL ) said Tuesday that iPhone sales for the quarter fell to about $26 billion in the three months ending in June, a decline of almost 12% from the same period a year earlier.

TikTok parent company Bytedance confirms that it is developing its own smartphone

July 31, 2019

ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok , officially announced Monday that it would be expanding from software into the hardware space, beginning with smartphones . Douyin , the company's app for streaming short videos, has more than 300 million monthly users in China, ByteDance marketing manager Zhi Ying said in June.

Whatsapp to soon support multi-platform access : confirms WABetaInfo

July 31, 2019

Similarly, you will also be able to use the same WhatsApp account on iOS and Android devices. According to the WABetaInfo , this new update also includes WhatsApp for Windows (UWP), that is bringing the ability to use WhatsApp on your PC as well.

Xiaomi announces it will launch an Helio G90T phone in India

July 31, 2019

The Helio G90 supporting up to 48MP and up to three cameras, while the Helio G90T supports up to 64MP and up to a quad-camera setup. MediaTek on Tuesday launched its Helio G90 series of system-on-chips (SoCs) that are specifically designed for gaming phones.

Nintendo Q1 profit falls 10.2%, below estimates, despite growing Switch sales

July 30, 2019

Net revenue for the first quarter was up 2.4% year-over-year to ¥172 billion ($1.59 billion), with digital software sales up 65.3% year-over-year to 30.6 billion yen (£282 million). Nintendo's diversification drive comes as the global gaming market faces a shake-up as entrants like Google parent Alphabet Inc and Apple Inc move into game streaming services.

Google Found 6 iOS Vulnerabilities, Only 5 Have Been Fixed

July 30, 2019

The reason for withholding the specifics for one of the bugs is that it hasn't been sufficiently addressed by Apple's iOS 12.4 security patch posted on July 22, according to Silvanovich. The four bugs are CVE-2019-8641 (details kept private), CVE-2019-8647, CVE-2019-8660, and CVE-2019-8662. These vulnerabilities fall into the "interactionless" category.

Pixel 4 Motion Sense and Face Unlock Just Confirmed By Google

July 30, 2019

Based on Soli , the project Google started over four years ago, Motion Sense will let you control basic functions on your Pixel 4 such as skipping songs, snoozing alarms and silencing phone calls just by waving your hands. But, no leaked Pixel 4 renders have depicted in-screen fingerprint scanners (hard as that would be), nor have rumors mentioned any. Google has also designed its authentication system to work at "almost any orientation".

Black Shark 2 Pro launched: Snapdragon 855+, UFS 3.0 storage and more

July 30, 2019

Since this phone is all about specs, let's run 'em down. The Black Shark 2 Pro gaming smartphone was launched in China for CNY 2,999 for 12GB+128GB variant, and the larger 12GB+256GB variant is priced at CNY 3,999 - both the variants are said to be available from August 2.

Treasure Tracker adds Labo VR support

July 30, 2019

The new update will bring a rather interesting novelty, namely the support for the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: the VR Kit. Gloriously cheerful, charming and enthralling, it's only diminishing features are its slightly short length and lack of difficulty for seasoned players.

First 'Fortnite' World Champion Teen Made More Money Than All of Us

July 30, 2019

The two saw off notable players including Mongraal, Benjyfishy, Nate Hill, ZexRow, and many more to be crowned the first ever Fortnite world champions, and took home $1.5m each. "Jaden is very academic and I want him to do well", she told The Sun. I didn't realise how big this all was. While Fortnite , and battle royale games in general, have dipped slightly in their oppressive popularity from 2018, Epic Games will be happy that its $100 million investment seems to have paid off.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 specs leak reveal dimensions, battery and important details

July 30, 2019

We already saw the device a couple of weeks ago. It also comes with a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen which will bring new functionality to the device. Given that the Galaxy Note 10 is practically already completely known and that the Galaxy Watch Active 2 has been given the same treatment, there might be fewer things for Samsung fans to chew on in the months ahead.

The PlayStation 4 has now passed 100 million consoles sold!

July 30, 2019

According to video game analyst Daniel Ahmad , the PS4 has now become the fastest console to hit the 100 million mark, surpassing both the PS2 and Nintendo's Wii. Sony also announced today that it has downwardly revised its annual hardware sales forecast from its previous guidance. The downward revision of the forecast for game software sales is mostly due to third-party sales, "especially in free to play games".

Apple might release two additional iPad models this year

July 30, 2019

Earlier this month, five iPad models appeared on the Eurasian Economic Commission website. Now the same Indian blog, MySmartPrice , that ferreted out the earlier five filings has found two more new entries, bringing the total number of potential iPad models up to seven.

Scientists build contact lens which can zoom in on command

July 30, 2019

The new contacts seem like something straight out of science fiction , as they are able to zoom in on your surrounding with the blink of an eye. The contact lens is a form of human-machine interface which responds to electric signals generated by the wearer's eyes when they perform specific actions.

Second Teaser Image For Fortnite Season 10 Revealed

July 30, 2019

This isn't the only thing we know about Season 10 of Fortnite , as another teaser image showcasing Dusty Depot was released during the World Cup . The mechanical robots aren't the only thing Epic Games has been teasing for Season 10. Let's just take a quick look at how the map looked in Season 1 compared to its current state in Season 9. In addition to map changes, new items and skins, the update will fix a lot of long-standing issues now being investigated.

DOOM Eternal Will Feature a Hub Where DOOM Slayer Can Hang Out

July 30, 2019

Elsewhere during the panel, Stratton and creative director Hugo Martin talked about DOOM Slayer's physique. Does he lift? I'm like, I don't. he's not, like, a bro. For the first time in the twenty-five years of the life of this iconic series, then, that demon-killer with eyes of ice hidden behind the visor of the Doomguy helmet can spend some free time between one mission and another.

Anker's Most Popular Charging Accessories Are Up To 35% Off Today

July 30, 2019

This deal is part of a larger one-day Anker sale that you may want to check out as well. This particular unit has a USB-C port which can put through 45W your laptop and a USB-A to do 15W for your phone. It is nylon braided for added durability and lasts much longer than ordinary cables. So no matter what device you have, Anker has something for you. Which is why this superb discount deal on the Anker PowerWave Fast Wireless Charging Pad really caught our attention.

Three iPhones will have 5G in 2020, analyst predicts

July 30, 2019

He notes that " Apple has more resource for developing the 5G iPhone after the acquisition of Intel baseband business ", and that the price of Android 5G phones will drop. Apple has been widely expected to roll out a 5G-compatible phone in 2020, and now, a new report suggests that all three of the company's phones will support 5G.

MediaTek takes on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon with a new gaming chipset for phones

July 30, 2019

The Helio G90 series also have octa-core CPU, paired with ARM Mali-G76 3EEMC4 GPU. They are the first processors to be introduced in MediaTek's gaming-focused G-series. Since the company has focused on gaming exclusive chipsets with these new series, the G90 chipsets are paired with the Taiwanese company's HyperEngine gaming technology to enhance the gaming session during the smartphone gameplay.

Spooky Blair Witch trailer showcases gameplay

July 30, 2019

A short trailer provided a summary of what gamers can expect but now we have actual gameplay. Strangely enough, one of the big surprises to come out of E3 2019 wasn't a major AAA release, but rather the reveal of a new horror game based on the insanely popular found-footage flick The Blair Witch Project (and its less insanely popular sequels).

Slack is down for many users

July 30, 2019

At 10.50 AM EDT, the popular collaboration platform, Slack went down. "Thanks so much for bearing with us in the meantime". The Slack messaging service is now down and it is experiencing a large-scale outage caused by a messaging issue impacting users from all over the world.

Bethesda tackles issues surrounding Doom Classic releases on consoles

July 30, 2019

The original DOOM, DOOM 2, and DOOM 3 are all available on the PlayStation 4 , Nintendo Switch , and Xbox One . However, they can't choose Doom 64 because it was never released in the PC version. According to the PEGI rating board DOOM 64 is gearing up for a re-release. Doom 64 should be released for Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch if it does indeed go ahead on PC and PS4.

'Smash Ultimate' Version 4.0 Arriving Soon; The Hero Release Date Announcement Incoming

July 30, 2019

Ultimate update. Meanwhile, the post shared on Twitter has been deleted. Nintendo has teased a 22 minute video, hosted by the game's director Masahiro Sakurai, that will delve deep into The Hero . No news from the side of Nintendo has left fans wondering when will be the official announcement. "It's great for people who have lots of opportunities to play outside, and also for anyone who wants to play online or local wireless multiplayer with friends or family who already own a flagship ...

NVIDIA brings 10 new RTX Studio laptops to SIGGRAPH 2019

July 30, 2019

Receiving that badge requires a given product to combine "RTX GPUs with the NVIDIA Studio Stack of specialized SDKs and dedicated Studio Drivers" that are meant to improve performance in popular creative apps. First up are the Dell Precision 7540 and 7740 mobile workstations, as they're officially called. Many of these laptops feature 4K precision displays and NVIDIA Max-Q technology, enabling incredible performance and longer battery life in thin-and-light designs.