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Tekken 7 Season Pass 3 announced featuring Zafina and Leroy Smith

August 06, 2019

Zafina is due out in September, followed by Leeroy, another character, and a new feature this winter, and a new character and stage in spring 2020. Missing for decades, he's returned to his native city as a seasoned master, out for revenge upon those who wronged him.

Pokemon Center store coming to London at last

August 06, 2019

Now, hot on the heels of that news, we've learned that more information about the games themselves will drop on August 7 at 6am PDT. The gif used shows a trainer stepping into the arena, so that could be a big part of the news. Whatever it is, we don't have long to wait to find out more. The Pokemon Center will be hosted at the Westfield London shopping center (Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush W12 7GF), for a limited time only, from October 18 to November 15, 2019.

Killer Deal: Galaxy Watch Now $80 Off

August 06, 2019

SAMSUNG has fired the latest salvo of the smartwatch war, unveiling its new device just day out from its annual Unpacked event. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 has been in the headlines for quite some time recently, and finally Samsung decided to make it official.

OnePlus 7T Pro spied in the wild ahead of likely October launch

August 06, 2019

We now may have our answer, because it appears as though the upcoming OnePlus 7T Pro just leaked for the first time. On the other hand, it could be the OnePlus 7T Pro if the company is planning to stick with nearly the same design, which would not be all that surprising.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 replaces the rotating bezel with a digital one

August 05, 2019

Physically the watch body is now aluminium or stainless steel, with the former matched to a fluoroelastomer band and the latter leather. You'll be able to pre-order the Galaxy Watch Active2 on September 6 for a September 26 release, starting at $279.99 and $299.99 for the 40mm and 44mm models, respectively.

Red Dead Online to receive specialist role classes in summer update

August 04, 2019

Via their official website Rockstar announced what players could expect when the update drops later this summer. They will complete contracts for rewards, carrying out their work honorably or dishonorably, and bounties can be placed on nearby players who have tangled on the wrong side of the law.

Here's Why You Would Want To Use The Apple Card

August 04, 2019

Apple's big event today seems to be all about subscription services. It's worth noting that Apple isn't the first to offer a premium looking credit card. On Monday company officials led by chief executive Tim Cook , along with top media and entertainment personalities, used half of the time in a special event at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, to introduce the Apple TV + video subscription service.

The Google Assistant can now read and reply to Whatsapp, Telegram messages

August 04, 2019

Check it out in your Google Assistant! Currently, the best use for the Google Assistant has been when connecting to hardware such as Google Home, or one of the many headsets that have some form of Assistant integration. Many companies rely on instant messaging to coordinate activities, and this change will be music to the ears of people wanting to keep track of their messages without getting distracted every time they need to pick up their phone .

The FTC Is Looking Into Facebook Over Antitrust Matters

August 04, 2019

While both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticized the Federal Trade Commission's ( FTC ) $5 billion settlement with Facebook as too lenient, criticisms of the settlement are off-base, argues AAF's Director of Technology and Innovation Policy Will Rinehart in an op-ed published today in Morning Consult.

Get To Know Zane In Borderlands 3's Latest Character Trailer

August 04, 2019

As seen in numerous previous trailers , Zane uses illusions of himself called "Digi-Clones" to distract enemies so he can avoid damage and score critical hits. This clip illustrates the friendship between Moze and her "best friend" she's found in Iron Bear , which is actually pretty touching. Each of these has an associated Action Skill.

7th to 13th, 2019 with 'Game Trials'

August 04, 2019

The promotion will run from August 7 through August 13, and will begin with Mario Tennis Aces . This is an intriguing move, as it'll let players have a full unrestricted view of the game, plus, since it's been updated heavily since the release in 2018, the title has gotten a lot of improvements.

Diamond Casino "biggest event in GTA Online history"

August 04, 2019

Rockstar Games has not provided precise numbers, but given the sales of GTA 5, which has now largely exceeded 110 million copies and given that in 2014 there was the talk of more than 33 million active players online, it is easy to deduce that yes it's stratospheric numbers.

The Google Fit app updated with improved sleep insights and dark theme

August 04, 2019

Specifically, you can now track your sleep patterns at night by connecting your favorite sleep app to Google Fit , and you'll see charts that show all your sleep patterns over time. Apps which don't offer a dark theme are fairly obvious in that situation, therefore - not to mention glaring. According to Google, all the new features and improvements announced today will be rolled out to Android and iOS devices over the next week.

This Nintendo video game is worth a huge $13,000

August 04, 2019

CNN reported that one day, Amos cleaned up his mom's attic and found the old game cartridge there, kept in ideal condition inside its packaging. His mother did not remember it, and when he advised her about it, she mentioned, "I paid $34.99 for a silly video game? ".

Street Fighter V's next DLC characters have been announced

August 04, 2019

Honda , Final Fight 3's wily street cop Lucia and, my favourite video game character of all-time , Mad Gear gang member, part-time rock star and pro-wrestling promoter, Poison . While E. Honda and Poison are likely very familiar for fans of the franchise, Lucia is a bit more obscure. She is a detective in the Special Crimes Unit of the Metro City Police, and shares some history with Cody.

Verizon announces four new ‘unlimited’ data plans

August 04, 2019

The Play More Unlimited plan was created for streamers and includes 720p streaming on 4G, 4K streaming on 5G, and an Apple Music subscription. That means 50GB of premium data that skips data congestion time (and 15GB of premium hotspot data), 500GB of cloud storage, six months of Apple Music, and 50% off a connected tablet or Verizon Jetpack .

Huawei Trademarks SuperSensing Camera; May Arrive with Mate 30 Pro

August 04, 2019

Inspired by the flowing movement and clear essence of the clouds that reflect across salt flats, this new color is one of the most stunning additions to the HUAWEI P30 Pro's color spectrum. According to an earlier leak, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro was expected to sport two large Sony IMX600 series custom made sensors, which has been refuted with this leak.

Microsoft Confirms Windows 10's Cloud Restore Feature

August 04, 2019

As per these reports, the switch out of S mode page in the Microsoft Store no longer loads, which makes it impossible to unlock the standard Windows 10 version. We have completed our investigation and have published an updated version of the Microsoft Store app which includes a fix for this issue. Tech giant Microsoft recently released an update for its flagship Windows 10 operating system .

New Cyberpunk Tabletop RPG being developed in conjunction with CDPR

August 04, 2019

You'll be able to equip cyberpunks with various gear, weapons and other upgrades, and send them on missions. Turns out, Cyberpunk 2077 is actually a follow-up story to a really old tabletop roleplaying game from back in the 1980's. This is the two companies" first collaboration, but the press release states that there are "plans for more to follow.' That could mean more Cyberpunk games, but it could also mean a Witcher collab, too.

Google testing new Apple Arcade-like Android subscription service Play Pass

August 04, 2019

When will Google Play Pass be released? Right now, Google is on the testing phase for the App Subscription Bundle. Google's main competition in this area looks to be Apple Arcade , a service coming to macOS, iOS, iPadOS and Apple TV later this year.

Microsoft Reportedly Paid $50 Million+ To Ninja To Stream Exclusively On Mixer

August 04, 2019

As of this writing, Ninja already has more than 260,000 followers on Mixer (which is still a ways away from his 14 million Twitch followers). Also, it remains with many other top streamers including Tfue, Myth, and Shroud. Over 100,000 users have already subscribed to Ninja's Mixer channel. Similar to Twitch , Ninja will stream on Mixer daily from 9:30 a.m.

Pokemon Go: More Shadow Pokemon added to game

August 04, 2019

But credit for this success also goes to Niantic , as they have been regular with game updates and in-game events which kept the players lured to the game. The way a trainer gains a Shadow member to their team is after defeating a Rocket grunt. Pokemon Go has reached another milestone, as the game has received more than 1 billion-plus downloads.

WhatsApp Launches Frequently Forward Feature globally (For Everyone)

August 04, 2019

The Frequently Forwarded Message feature is part of WhatsApp's effort to combat fake news and misinformation on the platform. Well, if a user forwards a message that has been forwarded multiple times before, WhatsApp will now notify the user through a label with double arrow highlighted in grey that it has been forwarded many times .

Fitbit Versa 2 Rumors: Built-in Alexa with Apple Watch Looks

August 04, 2019

Fitbit Versa 2 is expected to be announced soon, although no specific release date has been confirmed so far. It also implies that the Versa 2 will feature a speaker, which neither the Versa nor the Versa Lite were equipped with. The first image shows an Alexa symbol with it waiting for input meaning that their is a voice control microphone onboard somewhere. Fitbit has gotten rid of the two buttons on the right side.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare FOV Slider and Framerate Unlocked on PC

August 03, 2019

What we've revealed is just the tip of the iceberg. The multiplayer portion of the game includes different game modes and contains a leveling system which allows the player to unlock additional weapon, weapons attachments, and camouflage schemes as they advance.

Riot Plans to make a Fighting game

August 03, 2019

Would you be down for a LoL fighting game? "We're working hard to create a game truly worthy of the vibrant fighting game community and are making progress", they continued. The pair was picked up by Riot Games with the thought of developing a new title for Riot, long rumored to be the fighting game announced at EVO 2019.

Pagani Automobili Unveils Huayra Roadster BC in Zynga's CSR Racing 2

August 03, 2019

Australian importer Zagame Automotive Group is yet to confirm if any of the cars will make it to Australia via its Melbourne showroom, but if they do, they will not be road registrable, unlike the regular, Australian Design Rule-compliant Huayra coupe and roadster that were launched in Australia in March previous year.

EA Doesn't Like The Nintendo Switch

August 03, 2019

The console's popularity is largely down to its diverse library of games, which include first and third-party blockbusters, as well as some of the biggest indie hits and best retro releases. Earlier this month, Nintendo said it's to move some Switch console production out of China amid the nation's ongoing trade war with the US. The slimmer, lighter and more affordable console is said to be designed for gamers on the go.

Realme to launch 64MP Quad Camera smartphone around Diwali

August 03, 2019

Another interesting thing to notice here is that Realme hasn't moved past dual-camera phones to date. Redmi is also planning to launch its own 64MP camera phone, which may arrive in a few weeks. Realme will reveal the world's first 64 megapixel camera phone on 08 August, at its Realme Camera Innovation Event taking place in New Delhi. To recall, both Realme and Redmi have confirmed that they are working on smartphones with 64MP cameras and will soon launch them.

Upcoming NVIDIA Shield TV to feature Google Stadia support

August 03, 2019

Also, the cheapest version of the console will come without the controller to allow those who ordered the Stadia controller to save some money when they buy the new NVIDIA Shield TV . The Nvidia Shield TV is a device undergoing constant improvements, and this price is one worth paying attention to. Improved volume dynamic range for USB and Bluetooth connected headsets .

Facebook to rename Instagram and WhatsApp because it DGAF

August 03, 2019

Stickers bearing the Facebook logo are pictured at Facebook Inc's F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, U.S., April 30, 2019. " We want to be clearer about the products and services that are part of Facebook ", told a Facebook spokesperson to The Information .

Huawei keeps world number 2 crown in smartphones despite USA woes

August 03, 2019

OnePlus was followed by usual suspects, Samsung and Apple , at numbers two and three, respectively. According to Strategy Analytics , overall global smartphone sales fell 2.6 per cent to 341 million units in the April-June period, but showed signs of stabilising after several quarters of declines.

Here’s why Netflix wants access to your physical activity on Android

August 03, 2019

We're assuming the corporate is analyzing if there's a correlation between customers who're moving from one place to another and the video stream quality throughout that movement. Of course, not everyone may feel comfortable letting Netflix access such data. However, if that is the case, it's not clear how Netflix would be able to do anything about this, as it doesn't control smartphone connection hardware nor does it control cell towers.

Microsoft's new Surface ad features a guy named 'Mac Book'

August 02, 2019

Between 2006 and 2009, Apple was ahead of Microsoft when it came to dissing its rival, thanks to the popular "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" ad campaign starring John Hodgman and Justin Long. Renders of this upcoming laptop was leaked online today and you can check it out here. But when it comes to mind share, it's Apple's MacBooks that stand out.

Google to allow rival search engines to compete on Android

August 02, 2019

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google will allow rivals to compete to be the default search engines on new Android devices in Europe, but they will have to pay for the privilege. However, Google defended the auction as "a fair and objective method to determine which search providers are included in the choice screen". This will be done on a per-country basis and provide access from 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2020.

OnePlus 7 Pro gets the August security patch before Google's Pixel devices

August 02, 2019

It optimises adaptive brightness of the latest smartphone and it also optimises the sensitivity of the screen touch while gaming. According to the OxygenOS 9.5.11 update release notes, the OTA brings improved Adaptive Brightness. Initially, only a few users will receive the new update after which a wider rollout will begin once the company makes sure that it is bug-free. Users can also check the update manually in the " Settings " menu of the phone.

Google Pixel Phones Talk to 911 For You

August 02, 2019

The feature will allow you to quickly transmit integral information about your location and situation without needing to say anything. Once the feature is rolled out, users will be able to share information regarding the assistance they require, along with their location, to the emergency operator directly from the Phone app .

No Man's Sky's Beyond Update Launches 14th August Along with PSVR Support

August 02, 2019

Anything possible in No Man's Sky , NEXT, or any other update will soon be ready and waiting as an immersive and enriched VR experience. Still, Hello Games does say that Beyond will offer a "radical new social and multiplayer experience which empowers players everywhere in the universe to meet and play together", so it sounds like multiplayer will be changing dramatically.

Apple suspends the Siri program where people listened to your questions

August 02, 2019

In addition to this, the company also reportedly said that as a part of the future software update, the users will have a choice if they do not want their information to be used in the "grading" or the quality check process. While it has now taken appropriate steps to address the matter, its reputation as being somehow different to other tech giants on privacy has taken a severe battering.

PlayStation Plus August 2019 Games Announced

August 02, 2019

Third-person tactical stealth shooter Sniper Elite 4 transports you to Italy in the year 1943. For those who want to go high-tech and don't experience vertigo, you can play all of this entirely in PlayStation VR. Speaking of the games for August, Sniper Elite 4 and WipeEout Omega Collection will be available to download from 6th of August. The current free titles, Detroit: Become Human Digital Deluxe Edition and Horizon Chase Turbo , are still available until August 5 .

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series will have no 3.5mm jack

August 02, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is nearly here, with the range set to launch on August 7, and while it's sure to be expensive it might not be quite as pricey as you're expecting. We already know that the upcoming flagship devices will be Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, courtesy of subtle hints that the company gave through the launch invitation.

Google Chrome, Custom Themes Coming to Windows PC

August 02, 2019

It seems like Chrome 76 fetches some more work for Website administrators. While previously Chrome blocked individual Flash elements on websites, something that nearly every major browser is doing already, Chrome 76 is getting more aggressive with its Flash-blocking, with the entire browser feature now being kept to "off" by default.

Digimon ReArise Opens Pre-Registration in the West and Gets New Trailer

August 02, 2019

Some on Reddit are wary for the long-term support for this game , given Bandai Namco's track record with Digimon Linkz shutting down last month after 2 years of support . Early on enemies called Spirals begin to surface and start attacking people, and the Pusurimon evolves into Herissmon to help you defend the incoming attacks.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Delayed to October

August 02, 2019

In a statement released on their website, Bungie went through the reasons for the delay. Destiny 2 director Luke Smith tweeted that he is planning on going in-depth on what Bungie has learned about the game in the past six months following their split with Activision and how that has affected some of the changes the studio is planning on making with Shadowkeep .

Play the original Diablo for free on your browser

August 02, 2019

If you have a copy of Diablo you can head here to play the game in your browser . The game comes with all the bugs that the original PC version of the game had. According to the GitHub description, where the files are hosted, " Devilution keeps everything as it was originally designed". Add, Diablo is a computer game in the genre of Action/RPG, developed by us Studio Blizzard North (formerly Condor) and released by Blizzard Entertainment for Microsoft Windows in 1996.

Teamfight Tactics is now a permanent League of Legends game mode

August 02, 2019

A whole new Origin, with four new Champions, is quite the surprise. The developer released Teamfight Tactics , its surprisingly polished auto-battler mode for League of Legends , on June 26. Actual strategy in champion placement will be more important than ever. Camille , Jayce, Vi, and Jinx are joining the Teamfight Tactics ranks as Hextech units.

Intel finally takes the covers off its 10nm Ice Lake laptop processors

August 02, 2019

Based on Intel's Gen11 graphics architecture, the integrated GPUs come with built-in support for VESA's Adaptive Sync standard - a first for Intel graphics. Intel recently gave us the opportunity to test the upcoming 10 nm Core i7-1065G7 in both 15 W and 25 W TDP levels so we can see what kind of performance gains 25 W can bring to the table and how the new CPU compares to last generation options.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer reveal trailer, beta dates announced

August 02, 2019

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is coming in October, but before it gets here players will have a chance to give its multiplayer action a shot courtesy of a couple of weekends of beta testing. Call of Duty donations can also be made via its official website . For more information about the game, be sure to search for whatever you're looking for on Twinfinite.

Dish Network Will Become US National Mobile Operator

August 02, 2019

The company closed the second quarter with 12.03 million total Pay-TV subscribers, including 9.56 million Dish TV subscribers and 2.47 million Sling TV subscribers. The companies have also entered into an agreement providing the New T-Mobile the option to lease back a portion of the spectrum sold to DISH for an additional two years following closing of the spectrum sale.

Qualcomm, Tencent to Partner on 5G, Gaming

August 01, 2019

Not just one smartphone, but it seems that the partnership is aimed at making the Chinese company's video games play better on Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered devices. Qualcomm Inc . said it will work with China's Tencent Holdings Ltd .in a partnership the United States company hopes will cement its technology in the world's biggest market for mobile gaming.