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You can now discover and listen to podcasts in Google Search

August 09, 2019

Over the span of Google Search's decades-long lifetime, new and convenient features have been constantly implemented to help provide more immediate information and links for popular search types, and now the tech giant is giving that same treatment to podcasts.

Apple Card roll-out begins for select users

August 09, 2019

However, the rewards are doubled compared to using Apple Pay , and you get twice the rewards when you use Apple Pay compared with just the physical card. Apple Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc rolled out a virtual credit card on Tuesday, which will help the iPhone maker diversify from device sales and also build out the Wall Street bank's new consumer business.

Huawei unveils HarmonyOS as Android alternative

August 09, 2019

However, they said switching to HarmonyOS can be done already and should take between 1 to 2 days. By distributing its own core services, Huawei lays a foundation that allows it to easily transfer Android apps to its own OS should its access to U.S.

Artificial Intelligence Platform Market Comprehensive Study, Indusrtry Details for New Business Opportunity

August 09, 2019

The Business Intelligence Platform market analysis is provided for the global markets including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status. To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments. Along with an in-depth commentary on the key influencing factors, market statistics in terms of Revenues, Segment-Wise Data, Region-Wise Data, and Country-Wise Data are offered in the full study.

Apple's New ASMR iPhone Commercials Aim to Make Your Spine Tingle

August 09, 2019

While audio is a big part of Apple's ASMR series, the actual videos help accentuate the content. Some fans say the amplified sounds give them relaxing, tingling sensations - a sort of eargasm if you will. Apple's take on ASMR is best "enjoyed with headphones", which means you can don your best listening hardware, close your eyes and just tune in to the experience.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

August 09, 2019

Finally, I've left what might be the Active 2's best feature for last: the rotating bezel. The second generation Galaxy smartwatch is available in two different sizes (40m, 44m) in either lightweight aluminum or premium, solid, stainless steel.

Realme 5 To Feature 64MP Quad Camera Setup: Expected To Launch Soon

August 09, 2019

The entire back panel is covered, but the four rear cameras are shown off in all their glory, giving us a sneak peek at what the phone will look like. This makes the Realme 3 from March the company's primary flagship, with the Realme 3 Pro being an incremental update and the Realme X being the sidekick.

Google Maps AR now available in Beta on Android & iOS

August 09, 2019

The Live View feature isn't designed with the idea that you'll hold up your phone continually as you walk - instead, in provides quick, easy and super useful orientation, by showing you arrows and big, readable street markers overlaid on the real scene in front of you.

Samsung launches Note 10 and Note 10+ smartphones

August 09, 2019

Calls placed through the Your Phone app are routed via the PC's speakers and built-in microphone similar to Skype . The Note 10 will retail at 949 USA dollars while the larger Note 10 Plus will cost you an extra 50 dollars or so. "I think it's important to keep in mind that The Note8 was 6.3 inches and the Note9 was 6.4 inches". Samsung on Wednesday announced new devices and a deepening of its relationship with Microsoft at Samsung Unpacked, which showcased innovative new mobile ...

Comcast expands its low-priced internet to another three million households

August 09, 2019

In Steubenville, 500 households have been connected, including 200 a year ago. According to the U.S. Census 2017 American Community Survey, households living in cities with the highest poverty rates are up to 10 times more likely than those in higher earning cities not to have wireline broadband Internet service at home.

Microsoft workers are listening to your Skype conversations

August 09, 2019

ArsTechnica reported that Google and Apple stopped using humans to listen to queries until people opted-in. A whistleblower informed Motherboard that contractors are reviewing recordings not just with the company's Cortana assistant but also conversations conducted on its Skype service.

Apple May Turn to iPad as Its First Folding Device

August 09, 2019

While the company is working on a foldable iPhone , it is the foldable iPad that will launch first. UBS conducted a survey gauging consumer interest in foldable devices, CNBC reports . Apple waiting until 2021 to release a foldable iPhone could be an attempt to kill two birds with one stone. Although Samsung took its ill-advised Galaxy Fold off the market , the smartphone maker will probably learn from its mistakes and its overeagerness, and there are already reports suggesting ...

Sharp to supply Nintendo with IGZO displays for Switch

August 09, 2019

The Journal reported back in March that Sharp was set to be a new supplier for the Switch's display technology, which is now a silicon display provided by Taiwanese suppliers. Now playing: Watch this: Nintendo announces Switch Lite , Amazon may be working. Sharp executive vice president Katsuaki Nomura confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that his company is making these displays for a video game client, with a previous WSJ report claiming that Sharp is one of Nintendo's new ...

Federation Internationale de Football Association 20 Will Bring Improvements To Career Mode

August 08, 2019

For the first time ever players will be able to make a female manager for career mode, meaning women gamers will finally be able to play as themselves on the game, as the game allows for the most customization on manager appearance. There will also be an increased level of interactivity, which should offer a similar experience to that of Football Manager and Pro Evolution Soccer, with a manager's actions in press conferences and squad rotations having an impact on team morale .

Huawei to reportedly launch Hongmeng OS-powered smartphone by 2019 end

August 08, 2019

With the Huawei ban reprieve, analysts are still unsure of how the upcoming in-house OS fits into the company's plans. Given the foundation we laid in the first half of the year, we continue to see growth even after we were added to the entity list.

Sprint to offer OnePlus 5G phone, could be OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

August 08, 2019

The news means another big carrier name promising shelf-space to OnePlus, not to mention the fourth 5G device for Sprint itself. PiunikaWeb readers should remember our article about the disparity in update frequencies between the regular and the 5G variant of OnePlus 7 Pro.

Tilted Town, Automatic Sniper Rifle, And More

August 08, 2019

Along with the first Rift Zone event, the patch adds the new Automatic Sniper Rifle - the Arsenal game mode will be coming soon. Epic Games released its v10.00 Content Update patch notes for Fortnite Tuesday morning, and fans likely won't be too happy with the results.

Parliament unanimously condemns unilateral Indian attempt to change occupied Kashmir status

August 08, 2019

The spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters that over the past few days the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan "has observed and reported an increase in military activity" along the highly militarized Line of Control (LoC).

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo All Agree to Disclose Loot Box Odds

August 08, 2019

This new policy, which is slated to go into effect by the end of 2020, will require developers to disclose information on the "rarity or probability" of obtaining random items in loot boxes. Sony and Microsoft have not yet responded to requests for comment; we'll update this story when we hear back. But will knowing the odds prove a positive step toward the bigger problem of loot boxes when it comes to addictive personalities, appealing to children, or real money microtransactions? "We ...

Google's Pixel 4 might feature a 90Hz 'Smooth Display'

August 08, 2019

Reportedly, there will be a 5.7-inch Pixel 4 and 6.3-inch Pixel 4 XL , and both will feature displays with a 90Hz refresh rate that will carry a new " Smooth Display " brand name. 9to5Google also notes that the Pixel 4 will have a smaller battery than the Pixel 3 (2,800mAh vs 2,915mAh), while the Pixel 4 XL will have a larger battery than the Pixel 3 XL (3,700mAh vs 3,430mAh).

Anthem Cataclysm Event & 1.3 Update Arrive 3 Months Behind Schedule

August 08, 2019

The event itself revolves around a series of new story missions and a new time trial-based activity, complete with a new seasonal currency players will need to earn in order to collect new gear. The introduction of Inversions should bring an intriguing new dynamic to the game. Close-range kills chain lightning to nearby enemies. That never came to pass as a bunch of features, including a guild system and a limited-time event called Cataclysm , were delayed .

Gears 5-themed Xbox One X bundle announced by Microsoft

August 08, 2019

The release of Gears 5 is only a few weeks away and, to celebrate, Microsoft is rolling out an entire line of exclusive Gears 5 hardware. But wait, there's more - the bundle also includes a standard 1 month membership to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold...

Randomized loot crates leaving Rocket League

August 08, 2019

Regular microtransactions will still be available, allowing for direct purchase of Rocket Pass Premium, DLC Cars, and Esports Shop items. The question of loot box legality has also left many governing bodies with the hard task of assessing whether or not loot boxes constitute gambling- in which case, how should they be regulated? Details on what happens to crates that you still have weren't released.

Vivo S1 smartphone launched in India

August 07, 2019

Offered in three storage configurations, the base version comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that is priced at Rs 17,990. The smartphone goes on sale across offline outlets from August 8th and online channels including Vivo e-store, Amazon and Flipkart starting 14th August.

DuckTales: Remastered is being delisted from digital storefronts

August 07, 2019

The good news is that most platforms are now giving DuckTales: Remastered a "farewell price drop" with the game being up to 75% off on most digital storefronts. As with most digital delistings, people who own a physical copy of DuckTales: Remastered have nothing to fear aside from breaking or losing their disc.

Amara Is Looking for a Fight in a New Borderlands 3 Trailer

August 07, 2019

I've been leaning towards a Moz build ahead of Borderlands 3's release due to the fact that her skill tree makes her a natural with my favourite weapons manufacturer Vladof, but after seeing Amara in action? Meet Amara, a powerful brawler, renowned champion of the people, and bonafide Siren badass.

Meet The Exynos 9825 7nm EUV SOC Powering Samsung's Galaxy Note 10

August 07, 2019

This is a similar architecture to leading chips like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and the Huawei Kirin 980. The Exynos 9825 is Samsung's first chipset built using the 7nm EUV process. " While PUF provides the unique key, secure key manager supports other security protocols, such as key generation, storage and derivation ", said the company.

Xiaomi Patents Smartphone with Solar Panel

August 07, 2019

According to a patent application accessed by LetsGoDigital , Xiaomi is planning to integrate solar panel at the back of its smartphones. It is quite possible that for this handset, Xiaomi uses its under-screen selfie camera that we have previously seen through demonstrations.

Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked: What you should expect

August 07, 2019

LTE has been added into the mix, but only for the heavier stainless steel watch , and that version will come with double the RAM of the other Watch Active 2 models; 768MB to 1.5GB. The aluminum models come in Cloud Silver, Aqua Black, and Pink Gold, while the stainless steel ones can be acquired in silver, black, or gold. The device runs on One UI for more natural navigation.

Redmi Note 7 Pro gets Astro White version in India

August 07, 2019

Xiaomi has also tweeted that it is working on a 100MP camera flagship phone, which will follow the 64MP technology. Until now, the smartphone brand had relied mainly on global leader Sony for the sensors that power its digital cameras, though it does also buy some from Samsung as well.

New Pokemon Sword and Shield details revealed!

August 07, 2019

According to The Pokemon Company, they don't "look like or behave" like other Pokemon of the same species elsewhere. I bet Team Yell also has some strong opinions about the National Pokedex. Certain Pokemon types are suited for specific job. In this brief video, we get a glimpse at a few familiar Pokemon that have been altered due to them living in the Galar region.

Xiaomi to bring world’s first 108MP camera smartphone

August 07, 2019

Whichever device it is, the company says it will be the smartphone with the highest resolution camera. In May 2018, an official camera department was set up that would involve all aspects of hardware and software development for their camera technology.

Google Upgrades Google Images to Allow for Quicker Comparisons

August 07, 2019

It removed the View Image button in 2018 and revealed in 2019 that it would introduce what it called shoppable ads to the image search service. Google wouldn't be Google if it didn't have a bazillion A/B tests running at the same time.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019 to be held tomorrow at 1.00 am

August 07, 2019

Samsung says EUV allows the company to "leverage extreme ultraviolet wavelengths to print finer circuits and develop a faster and more power efficient processor". "Equipped with an advanced neural processing unit, it's also delivering powerful AI experiences including personalized voice assistants and intelligent camera features, so you always get the flawless shot".

LG Teases Updated Dual Screen Accessory for New Phone

August 07, 2019

The render, made from patent specs, shows a punch hole camera plus other sensors in the middle of the top of the display. LG's accessories have not even been released in the US. You might recall LG revealed such a device for the V50 back at MWC in the spring, though it's not available in the US. If we are to assume anything about the form factor of the device being shown off from the video, which could be a version of the LG V50 ThinQ smartphone, it would appear that the bezels are thin ...

Apple might force Facebook to change how its apps handle voice calls

August 07, 2019

The small change in iOS 13 will severely restrict Facebook Messengers ability to make collect data in the background. These background processes have also been found to collect user and system data, but iOS 13 will include software that blocks this data collection.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate smashes Evo 2019 viewership record

August 07, 2019

The Smash Bros . games are no stranger to Evo and appear in some form or fashion nearly every year. Twitter user Rod Breslau was among the first to notice the record. It is good to see Melee bring in a respectable 800 entrants following the game's dismissal from the Evo lineup last weekend. During the course of the Super Smash Bros .

Fraudster Unlocks Over 2 Million AT&T Phones, Pays $1 Million

August 07, 2019

AT&T investigators appeared to catch on to the scheme at one point as several workers left the company when confronted about their involvement in 2014. Fahd was arrested by Hong Kong cops in February of this year. More than 2 million phones were unlocked because of the conspiracy, according to the indictment.

Stop Amazon employees from listening to your Alexa recordings

August 07, 2019

Amazon's Alexa was also caught out letting language experts record, listen and transcribe anonymous voice recordings too. The report adds that German authorities have ordered Google to stop its Assistant language review program for three months, but the company says it had already halted language reviews before being asked to do so by European officials.

Google Assistant can now read messages from third-party messaging apps

August 07, 2019

Once all is set, the Google Assistant will start to list out and read the notifications present on notifications drawer if any. Plus, in addition to having your messages read out loud from these apps, you can also answer them directly from Google Assistant .

Apex Legends Solos Mode hits next week for a limited time

August 07, 2019

Whether or not the solos or duos will ever make their way into the ranked mode is unknown although we're sure it won't be long until the community is calling for it once they get a taste. We'll talk more about Solos when it's live and you've had a chance to play it. "For now we're going to put it out there and see what happens and what kind of feedback we get".

Fossil's New Wear OS Smartwatch Lets iPhone Users Take Calls

August 07, 2019

If you're someone who recently bought the Fossil Sport , which only came out less than a year ago, you might be regretting it like this Twitter user. While Wear OS watches have always been able to track heart rate, Google Fit was pretty limited when it came to in-depth heart rate data. "Custom Mode" allows users to easily manage battery optimization settings themselves, all in one place, where "Time-Only Mode" gives users additional hours when the watch has a low battery or if they choose ...

Huawei's Mate 30 Pro to have two massive 40MP camera sensors

August 06, 2019

On Twitter, reliable serial leaker Ice Universe shared some of the awesome details of the camera hardware if Huawei's flagship smartphone which emphasized the massive gap between the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 .

Nvidia Patches High-Risk Flaws In Windows Display Drivers

August 06, 2019

The specific exploits are listed below. All of the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to either execute code or a denial-of-service attack, and all are incredibly easy to patch with one simple update. As a precaution, you should go ahead and install the latest driver package for your GPU. As it pertains to GeForce owners, all of the security issues are addressed starting with the 431.60 driver release , which launched two weeks ago with optimizations for Wolfenstein: Youngblood and ...

Fossil announces Gen 5 Wear OS smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 3100

August 06, 2019

It is swimproof up to 3ATM, offers heart rate tracking, built-in Global Positioning System and NFC for payments. The Gen 5 smartwatches are basically all the same spec-wise, with some light stylistic tweaks and colourways, as per Fossil tradition.

HTC smartphones pulled from sale in United Kingdom during patent row

August 06, 2019

Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi may find itself in hot water very soon as well, as IPCom claims the recently released Mi Mix 3 "has also been found.to utilise the patent, and which is now on sale in a number of retail outlets". Way back in 2012, a court found HTC had infringed upon a patent help by R&D company Ipcom which covered a wireless technology developed for auto phones.

Microsoft Lures Twitch's Biggest Fortnite Streamer To Struggling Mixer Platform

August 06, 2019

On Twitch he hit ten million followers , but did not has as many subscribers. Ninja once stated that he made $500,000 monthly streaming Fortite on Twitch , so the money had to be good to get him to leave a platform that had been so lucrative.

Google Assistant will read and reply to WhatsApp, Telegram, and more

August 06, 2019

As discovered by AndroidPolice, Google Assistant has begun to expand one of its existing features significantly, allowing the virtual assistant to read aloud messages from apps outside of the default Android SMS messages app, as well as reply to these messages via speech-to-text.

Amazon gives option to disable human review of Alexa recordings

August 06, 2019

It follows similar moves by Apple Inc. and Google . Amazon does offer a tool to let users delete their voice recordings whenever they wish, but even with these new settings Amazon will still store recordings of your voice by default. For those looking to restrict access to their Alexa voice recordings, the process has several steps and the language can be a little tricky to parse.

Amazon Now Lets You Opt-out of Human Review of Alexa Recordings

August 06, 2019

Trying to stave of a privacy scandal of Facebook-like proportions, Apple has made a decision to stop letting humans "grade" the voice commands of Siri users. Apple had no further comment, a spokesperson said. The Sun has reported that reviewers in Romania have heard mistaken recordings including family rows and sexual encounters.

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