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Artificial Intelligence in IoT | Market Detailed Study 2018

August 30, 2019

Leading competitors functioning in the market have been profiled and their strategies have been analyzed in detail, in order to understand the competitive outlook of the global Artificial Intelligence Products. Promptly developing industry infrastructure, increased product commercialization, and drifting demands of the Artificial Intelligence in Energy are strengthening Artificial Intelligence in Energy industry's footholds to become more influential and significantly contribute to ...

BMW X5 Protection VR6 Arrives Able To Take AK-47 Bullet

August 30, 2019

A special sheathing ensures the fuel tank closes automatically following an attack in order to prevent fuel spillage, while standard runflat tyres with reinforced sidewalls are also included in the package. The firm has not said how much more the VR6 weighs than the standard X5. Despite the weight disadvantages of the armour, the VR6 model still manages 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.

Rules eased, but India isn’t a low-hanging fruit for Apple

August 30, 2019

Until now, while 100% FDI was allowed in single brand retail, there were several riders that came with it, including mandatory 30% local sourcing of raw materials. In fact, Apple has already started exporting from India to Europe, which helps it conform to the new local sourcing rules needed to set up its flagship retail stores.

Smartphone sales see decline worldwide

August 30, 2019

The country's population has, in recent months, been feeling the effects of the economic slump, with the economy contracting by 3.2% in the first three months of the year. Gartner said Samsung's growth was down to increased demand for its entry-level and midrange smartphones. As second-quarter global smartphone sales continue to slump, Samsung has returned to growth after six straight quarters of declines while Huawei has fallen, though serious questions are being raised about the numbers ...

Microsoft's HoloLens 2 going on sale in September 2019

August 30, 2019

During the reveal, Microsoft had also announced a developer version of the headset which will go for the same price. That won't stop Microsoft from updating its efforts with the new HoloLens 2 headset , and now we know when it'll finally be available.

Beijing expresses 'strong dissatisfaction' with G7 on Hong Kong

August 30, 2019

The company's filing does provide insights into how it is faring: Megvii's revenue for the first half (H1) reached almost RMB 950 million (around $133 million), up more than 200% compared with the same period past year. It booked a loss of 3.35 billion yuan ($472 million) on revenue of 1.43 billion yuan last year, widening the loss from 759 million yuan a year earlier.

Leaked Overwatch Switch Case Revives Hope For Nintendo Switch Port

August 30, 2019

There's not a ton to report back here other than yep, it's matted, and yes it feels great. At 5.5 inches, Switch Lite does have a smaller screen than that of the regular Switch and it is noticeable compared to the 6.2 inches that the regular Switch has.

Japan defends South Korea 'white list' removal

August 30, 2019

After today, Japanese companies will have to go through additional procedures to export more than 800 "strategic materials"-primarily three chemicals crucial to the production of semiconductors and displays, key component's of the South Korean electronics industry-to South Korea, potentially delaying this process by weeks or even months".

Tech tycoons Ma, Musk spar on future of AI

August 30, 2019

And boy, they did not disappoint. Tesla's European Gigafactory will be its second overseas facility after China . E-commerce giant Alibaba hit a record $46 billion in sales in just one day a year ago. Alibaba has been using AI and machine learning to optimize personal recommendations on its e-commerce sites and supply chain, as well as build smart speakers.

Reno 2 will come with a Snapdragon 730G SoC

August 30, 2019

Oppo also launched the Oppo Enko Q1 noise-cancelling headsets at the event for ₹7,990. Having said that, Oppo is amongst the top five smartphone brands in India and is very popular in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. As for the cameras, the rear houses a 48MP (f/1.7, PDAF, OIS) + 13MP (f/2.4, telephoto, PDAF) + 8 MP (f/2.2, super wide-angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4, macro) quad-camera configuration while the front comes with a 16MP front-facing pop-up camera.

Alleged Google Pixel 4 poses for the camera

August 30, 2019

It's being said that Google might reveal the Pixel 4 series sometime in early October. Google usually releases its flagship phones in Q4 every year. The thick top bezel is also there where the selfie camera and other sensors are located. We just never saw that bump in relation to the smaller Pixel 4 , believed to have a 5.7-inch screen and, suffice it to say, it looks nearly unbalanced.

Battery Holder Market Detailed Analytical Overview by 2026

August 30, 2019

Finally, this report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years, the Report also brief deals with the product life cycle, comparing it to the relevant products from across industries that had already been commercialized details the potential for various applications , discussing about recent product innovations and gives an overview on potential regional market shares.

Apple's comedy series 'Dickinson' gets its first trailer

August 30, 2019

E! News has your first look at Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson in the new Apple TV + series appropriately titled Dickinson . Anxious that she'll be "the ruin" of the family with her wild ways and attitude, the scripted comedy will explore themes of culture and gender as she fights to have her voice heard.

Pokemon Masters lands on iOS and Android with release day woes

August 30, 2019

The latest mobile game to leverage one of Nintendo's franchises, Pokemon Masters follows in the footsteps of other games like Dragalia Lost and Fire Emblem Heroes . Now, how you evolve these Pokemon is vastly different from previous games. The only commonality between each one is that they are extremely hard, so leveling up beyond the level 30 minimum requirement may be a good idea.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold could relaunch next week, ending months of delays

August 30, 2019

Rumor had it that the phone would launch in mid or late September, but Samsung seems to have chose to release the phone earlier, as it has already solved the technical problems. Samsung says the new speaker can control IoT devices, it integrates with Samsung's SmartThings platform, and it uses sound technology provided by Samsung's AKG audio brand.

Students celebrate impressive GCSE success at Challney High School for Girls

August 30, 2019

We also spoke to Grace Lyon who told us she got 9s in English language and literature, an 8 in history, 7s in biology, chemistry, maths and Spanish and a 6 in physics. "The teachers were great at supporting me and I am really happy today". "We take a very different approach to teaching maths and English than people might have experienced at school.

Samsung to come with Galaxy M30s in festive season

August 30, 2019

The top phones are different in the sense that they offer the best specifications when it comes to cameras, processors, battery life , but also design and access to experiences. The back camera comes with a main 13-megapixel, f/1.8 sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera on the phone is an 8MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

FIVE iPhone colors likely to be unveiled at September event

August 30, 2019

The new iPhones will all use OLED displays, a triple-camera set up on the back of the phone and a new A13 SoC produced by TSMC. The tagline for the invitation reads "By innovation only." and includes a multi-colored Apple logo. Apple has now announced the official iPhone announcement event which is scheduled on September 10. For years now, Apple has introduced new iPhones during the second week of September and they reached customer hands a week or so later.

MARIO KART TOUR RACES ONTO iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES ON SEPT 25

August 30, 2019

Get it straight away by pre-ordering here and best of all it is free... though there are in-game purchases. A new Mario Kart Tour teaser video and gameplay trailer showing how players can drift and steer their way to victory can be viewed on YouTube.

Microsoft announces Surface event on October 2: Foldable dual-screen device expected

August 30, 2019

But even Intel devices will have an LTE modem. Microsoft demoed it dual-screen hardware earlier this year at a company meeting . Microsoft is rumored to be working on a dual-screen Surface device. Today, Windowsarea has revealed numerous configuration specifications of those upcoming Surface devices. Fast forward ten years and the project is now known as Centaurus and will reportedly kick off an entire range of laptop and tablet hybrids .

Leaked OnePlus 7T specs reveal Snapdragon 855

August 30, 2019

The OnePlus family has been continuously in the news with its leaks and rumours on its products that include OnePlus 7T , OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus TV . It's claimed RAM support will come in the form of 6GB or 8GB with storage options of 128GB and 256GB - like the OnePlus 7 does. The battery on the device is going to be a 3800mAh one.

Microsoft confirms Dark Mode is coming to all Office mobile apps

August 30, 2019

Eventually, Microsoft also plans to bring dark mode to the SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner, and Microsoft To-Do mobile apps, as well as OneDrive and Microsoft Planner on the web. "People often think of Dark Mode as a choice between a black or white screen, but this feature involves a wide spectrum of both grayscale and color gradients", said Friedman.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection - Announce trailer

August 29, 2019

Of course, Zero plays a bit differently when compared to his counterpart, Mega Man . It releases January 21, 2020 both digitally and at North American retail locations for PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. Newcomers will no doubt enjoy the optional Casual Scenario difficulty to gently ease into the series, while a Save-Assist system creates mid-mission checkpoints to make for a more accessible, approachable experience.

Apple will supply parts to independent fix shops

August 29, 2019

Apple for the first time will supply parts for its products to independent fix stores, the technology company said in a press release on Thursday. Introduction of iPhone 11 handsets would come as the global smartphone market tightens and Apple makes a priority of selling digital content and services to fans of its hardware.

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G in the wild: testing Sprint's NYC 5G network

August 29, 2019

The new markets include New York City , Los Angeles , Phoenix , and Washington, D.C. Those cities are now live in addition to the previously launched cities including Kansas City, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth. If you plan to buy any of Sprint's 5G device, you'll want to know that the carrier's 5G network is now available in nine cities: Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Kansas City, Huston, Chicago, New York City , Los Angeles , Phoenix , and Washington D.C.

Star Wars: Has Rey turned to the dark side? - CBBC Newsround

August 29, 2019

The earlier sections of the trailer review the previous eight " Star Wars " films, and in a sense they deserve as much attention as the glimpses of footage we also receive of the upcoming one. A shot of Rey in a forest shows her angrily throwing a blue saber through a tree before it boomerangs back into her outstretched hand. So here's where Star Wars is leading us: We're supposed to think Rey's gone bad, right? Many theories have been proposed for Rey's true identity, even if the ...

Google, Dell Partner on Chromebook Devices to Rival Microsoft in Enterprise Space

August 29, 2019

To serve the needs of mobile workforce, these Chrombooks support LTE broadband. With up to 8 gen, Core i7 processors and available 32GB of RAM, the new Dell devices should have solid performance and battery life but it's likely the software components that will be more appealing for those looking to move to a fully Google-based environment.

Huawei to unveil new Kirin 990 processor at IFA 2019 in Berlin

August 29, 2019

That makes flawless sense, considering that the P30 square-ish array comes with three cameras and a LED flash. Previous year in December, tipster Ishan Agarwal posted a leaked image showing a new design for OnePlus device with Pete ... The series will include Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 Lite . The latter, if true, would be the fastest wireless charging speed supported by a smartphone.

Google could not license Play Services for the Huawei Mate 30

August 29, 2019

Meanwhile, a Google spokesman dropped this bomb to the new service - the existing USA ban on sales to Huawei means the Mate 30 can't be sold with a licensed version of Google apps and services. As you might recall, the USA granted Huawei a 3 month license to do business with United States companies, but that ended in August. However, it is left to be seen how Huawei will wade through this challenge that would threaten the global launch of the Mate 30 series .

Malware in CamScanner App affects Millions of Android Phones

August 29, 2019

The app appears legitimate and seemingly depends on advertisements revenue and in-app subscriptions to keep it running, but it's clear that somewhere down the line, one of these advertising libraries contained the malicious module. The app was recently found to contain malware in its code that would seed ads in the phone it was installed in and push users towards paid services.

Realme Q-series smartphone set to arrive on September 5

August 29, 2019

Realme XT will launch in India sometime before Diwali. The Realme XT , along with its other new-generation device, sports a quad-camera setup on the rear. It is being expected that the device will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. We all know that Redmi is about to release the Redmi Note 8 series that until the moment would debut the 64MP camera technology.

Fairphone 3: the ethical, environmentally friendly, modular phone 'that cares'

August 29, 2019

The smartphone is built using a modular and repairable design and will be shipped and sold in eco-friendly packaging. The model offered a modular build to simplify repairs and extend its life. Fairphone claims to be the first smartphone company to integrate Fairtrade gold into its products. The aptly-named Fairphone 3 features a 5.65-inch Full HD+ display driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that's expandable via microSD card slot.

Redmi Note 8 series announced: Quad cameras on a budget

August 29, 2019

The Redmi Note series continues to be a bestseller for Xiaomi , with the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro hitting 20 million sales in just six months. As for the rest of the quad rear camera setup, you're getting an 8MP ultra-wide camera (120 degree field of view), a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.

Apple cancels plans to turn iPhone into a walkie talkie

August 29, 2019

Apple, in partnership with Intel, developed a feature called the Off-Grid Radio Service or OGRS, according to a report from The Information . Most recently, Apple reportedly abandoned an idea for a wireless technology that would have enabled iPhone users to communicate with other users in areas with poor or even no cell phone reception.

Realme Teases its 64MP quad-camera Phone in Official Image

August 29, 2019

Till now, it was confirmed that the smartphone will come with a 64MP Sony GW1 camera sensor that will accompanied by three other sensors. The Realme 5 gets the same quad-camera setup as the Realme 5 Pro without the 48-megapixel sensor.

Your Next Google Pixel Won't Be "Made In China"

August 29, 2019

Apple is working on a similar plan, but it's much more hard for the iPhone maker, considering the massive scale of its smartphone business compared to Google's Pixel. The Nikkei business daily, meanwhile, claimed that the US internet giant is planning to move most of its American-bound hardware out of China, including the Pixel phones and its smart speaker Google Home.

After HarmonyOS, Huawei to unveil its own mapping service ‘Map Kit’

August 29, 2019

All the more comprehensively, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei cautioned the USA this week, that if its hand is constrained by a us boycott which denies access to Google's full-fat Android working framework, at that point it will embark to break Google and Apple's worldwide strength of the cell phone environment.

Apple, Samsung Sued over Handset RF Emissions

August 29, 2019

Apple and Samsung sued over "cancer risk" from cell phone radiation Apple and Samsung have been hit with a class-action lawsuit over claims that their phones expose users to radio frequency emissions up to 500 percent beyond federal limits.

Google bets big on its hardware in India

August 29, 2019

Google Nest Hub has been launched in India. Google Home Hub, Google's display smart speaker, first debuted in October a year ago and at I/O 2019 was rechristened as the Google Nest Hub . This smart display with a 10-inch screen was unveiled at I/O 2019. It optimizes the YouTube experience and leverages out-of-the-box content with a hoard of providers.

Dell Technologies Cloud Offers Kubernetes Support & Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Options

August 29, 2019

Managed VMware Cloud on AWS - customers are now able to leverage VMware HCX and Managed Guest OS Services for their VMware CloudTM on AWS workloads, with availability of Managed External Storage coming soon. VMware believes that Kubernetes has emerged as the infrastructure layer to accommodate a diversity of applications. Before we get to that, let's quickly summarize what we understand will be announced, or bragged about, on Tuesday at the conference.

Porsche's electric Taycan sets record at the 'Ring

August 29, 2019

In brief: With Porsche's first EV public reveal just around the corner, the automaker took a pre-series prototype to the Nurburgring Norschleife racetrack in Germany and blitzed it with a time of 7 minutes and 42 seconds, setting a speed record and some bragging rights, for the soon to be unveiled four-door sports vehicle.

Mario Kart mobile game hits your Android, iPhone on September 25

August 29, 2019

Mario Kart Tour will race to both iOS and Android mobile devices on September 25th. By pre-registering for the game, you will receive a notification from the relevant Store app on your phone when it becomes available in your region. Then again, those that have a Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition might not even bother. "Pre-register now and make sure you've set up a Nintendo Account so you're ready to hit the track!" The destinations will be featured in tours that ...

Instagram said to be working on a new app to rival Snapchat

August 29, 2019

They also got a peek at the screenshots from the app, and are reporting that the app looks like it's created to promote sharing between users and people on their Instagram's " Close Friends " list. Instagram has constistently updated its platform with various features over the years - some of which are similar to features that had already been housed in Snapchat and it is now trialling a feature in Ireland that hides the amount of likes visible on posts .

Redmi Note 8 Pro Spec Sheet Appears, Two Variants Coming

August 29, 2019

At that time, it wasn't known what this partnership would entail, but now that Xiaomi has confirmed what the partnership is all about, I'm definitely hyped to see what the special edition phones actually look like, and also the accessories.

Fortnite v10.20 update brings Borderlands crossover, Shield Bubble and more

August 29, 2019

The image is pretty much teasing a Borderlands crossover , which Epic Games has done in many occasions. I'll let the sweet teaser video below do the talking. It's a rare item that can be found in chests, supply drops, vending machines, and on the floor. In the last two years, we've seen Jordan, Marvel, NFL, John Wick and Stranger Things all make some sort of appearance in the battle royale game.

Mobile Test Drive hands out free mobile hotspots

August 29, 2019

With Test Drive, carrier customers will get a free hotspot that connects to the network, including the Un-carrier's newest, most powerful signal - 600 MHz - and will be able to try the network for up to 30 days, all while keeping their own phone , phone number and apps.

Apple apologizes for listening to Siri recordings, promises reform

August 29, 2019

It said at the time it was working on a future software upgrade to obtain users' informed consent before it resumed the practice. "As a result of our review, we realize we haven't been fully living up to our high ideals, and for that we apologize", Apple says in the press release.

OnePlus plans to invest ₹1,000 crore in R&D facility in Hyderabad

August 27, 2019

Spread over five floors and a total usable area of 186,000 square feet, the company's new state-of-the-art R&D centre will lead the development of Oxygen OS going forward for both Indian and global markets. Mr. Rao, who was formerly Industries and IT Minister, said OnePlus should also consider setting up manufacturing facility in Hyderabad . "As our supply chain is further developed, we will then be interested in exploring the opportunity for export", Mr Lau said.

Apple Releases Patch For iOS Security Flaw That Enabled iPhone Jailbreak

August 27, 2019

Apple said it doesn't disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and a patch has been issued. As Apple's support document describing the security content of iOS 12.4.1 says, the flaw could have been abused by malicious applications which then could have been "able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges".

This Is The Standard Redmi Note 8 With Quad Cameras

August 27, 2019

Also, both Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro will feature a quad rear camera setup. Update: August 21, 2019- Xiaomi's Redmi brand in China has now confirmed that it will introduce the Redmi Note 8 series smartphones on August 29th. The Note 8 Series is also expected to have a bigger battery with rumours suggesting that the new Redmi smartphones will pack 4,000 mAh batteries under the hood.