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Steam Library Update Coming September 17

September 06, 2019

The update brings two key changes to Steam's library. But, a good library shouldn't just be dusty shelves, it has to be a fun place to explore and find whatever it is that you're looking for. 'Showcasing these updates is valuable to players and also developers. The company released new developer tools meant to accompany this update, too, which means it might change the way game makers and players alike interact with the venerable game launcher.

Sonos Move Is the Company's First Speaker With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

September 06, 2019

But fret not, as the signature Sonos design includes a nifty handle to help you lug this thing around with relative ease. Besides, the sleek oval-shaped "shadow-black" speaker is made to resist falls and bumps, as well as rain, moisture, dust, dirt, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures, which explains (at least in part) why it needs to be so bulky.

Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise "Switch-exclusive at launch"

September 05, 2019

York's story will be told in the past, while another narrative in the present focuses on a new, second playable protagonist: Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Aaliyah Davis. Announced alongside a Switch remaster of the original Deadly Premonition - titled Deadly Premonition Origins - the sequel to the cult-classic got a full-length trailer that offered up some details on what players can expect in the sequel.

Nokia announces two new exciting feature phones with Google Assistant support

September 05, 2019

The Nokia 2720 will be available later in the month priced at for €89 euros; that's around 79 quid. United Kingdom prices are still TBA, but prices for the Nokia 7 .2 will start at €299 when it goes on sale at the end of September, while the 6.2 will kick off at €199 when it hits shop shelves next month.

OH health officials confirm three cases of pulmonary illness linked to vaping

September 05, 2019

OR health officials say the person had symptoms similar those of more than 200 other cases of respiratory illness potentially linked to vaping. The person, who has been kept anonymous, died in July shortly after using an e-cigarette with T.H.C.

2020's iPhone SE upgrade won't bring edge-to-edge display

September 05, 2019

This new iPhone won't be a direct successor to the iPhone SE though. Poor iPhone sales in recent quarters have hurt Apple a bit , but it's trying to make it up by ramping up its services portfolio . But it won't be the iPhone SE upgrade we were hoping for. If you're looking to sell on the more traditional used market, rather than trading in your iPhone, selling early will also help you to get ahead of the deluge of old iPhone models that are nearly guaranteed to be flooding eBay and ...

Thousands unable to access emails after Yahoo outage

September 05, 2019

When trying to check the main homepage, users encountered the message: "This site can't be reached. www. yahoo .com's server IP address could not be found". Anyone know what the problem actually is?" Yahoo Mail users around the world reported problems logging into their accounts. Sky , TalkTalk and BT also tweeted to apologise for any inconvenience caused to their customers and that technical teams were working to solve the issues.

IOS 13 Code Hints Apple Could Already Be Testing AR Glasses

September 05, 2019

Apple may be launching their own tracking device similar to that of "Tile", shown in iOS 13's internal build. According to a report from MacRumors , internal builds of iOS 13 contain lines of code referencing what could be an augmented reality headset or pair of smartglasses.

Xperia 5 - Wider experience, sleeker design

September 05, 2019

It's basically the Xperia 1 Compact. Xperia 5 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Sony has yet to reveal the Xperia 5 price for the United Kingdom, but we do know it'll cost €799 in Europe, so we're looking at around $880, £715, AU$1,300.

Mate 30 Pro has just been completely unmasked in massive Huawei leak

September 05, 2019

The left corner of the rear shell has the unit for the dual LED flash, a sensor and Leica brand name. We've seen a few apparent glimpses of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro in low-quality pictures recently, showing a circular camera housing and a wide display notch.

PvZ Battle for Neighborville Release Date Announced, Gameplay, Founder's Pack Revealed

September 05, 2019

A total of 20 customizable player classes are open for players to explore, fan favorites such as Peashooter and Chomper included. One of the most promising new additions is Team Play classes that let players gang up on their opponents: the plants get Oak and Acorn, letting one player control a big gun-toting oak stump while others ride along on top as nimble Acorns; and the Zombies get Space Cadet, with each zombie piloting a UFO that can all combine into one flying death machine, Voltron ...

Ghost Recon Breakpoint first year roadmap released by Ubisoft

September 05, 2019

You can gain guaranteed access to the beta by pre-ordering Ghost Recon Breakpoint or by signing up on the official website for a chance at entry. Anyway, back to the beta: It will support solo and co-op play for up to four players in two missions from the main storyline, plus side missions, daily Faction missions , and three different types of Drone Areas.

Millions of British Facebook users' phone numbers appear online

September 05, 2019

Hundreds of millions of phone numbers tied to Facebook accounts appeared in databases online that anyone could find and access before the information was taken down. "Given the scale and sophistication of the activity we've seen, we believe most people on Facebook could have had their public profile scraped in this way", Mike Schroepfer, Facebook's chief technology officer, wrote at the time.

Samsung Galaxy Fold launching "in the coming weeks" in the US

September 05, 2019

Available in two colours, the black version will be sold from Sept 18 while the silver version will launch on Sept 21. What it does give additional info on, however, is the addition of a new Galaxy Fold Premier Service it's launching along with the phone.

Jio Fiber commercial rollout begins tomorrow, here are benefits for customers

September 05, 2019

The announcement related to Jio Fiber was made on August 12 by Mukesh Ambani , Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd. Jio Fiber is set to revolutionise the digital space in India and apart from the fixed internet connection, Jio Fiber connection will be accompanied by fixed-line phone service, set-top-box capable of gaming, Free 4K TV and Jio IoT services.

Bangladesh bans mobile access in Rohingya camps

September 05, 2019

Back in August 2017, about 700,000 Rohingya had fled into Bangladesh from Myanmar's Rakhine state, following a military crackdown in response to the militant attack. The spokesperson added that a recent "survey" in the camps revealed that cellphones are being used illegally and people in the camps pose a threat to the country.

Apple Hopes Low-End iPhone Improves Shrinking Sales

September 05, 2019

The 4.7-inch iPhone SE might be old and outdated but it still has its own fair share of userbase due to its small size and low price tag. Or the new iPhone SE 2 could just be a play to drum up sales. Apple has already cut prices for its flagship iPhones in an effort to reenergize sales and also launched trade-in programs which have accounted for almost half of the company's revenue in the first half of the year.

Samsung unveils 5G-integrated Exynos 980 mobile processor

September 05, 2019

The chipset is manufactured using an 8-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology. When looking at a 5G symbol everyone wants to know just how fast things can get. The biggest benefit would be a reduction in cost for 5G smartphones which should spur adoption among consumers with a lower budget. Apart from that, Exynos 980 will provide faster WiFi speeds with the support of the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, IEEE 802.11ax.

Acer Tips 300Hz Gaming Laptop, $14,000 Gaming Chair

September 05, 2019

But I can only assume Acer forgot about updating it until a few days before this year's conference when someone suddenly remembered it existed and in a blind panic bought a bunch of massage chairs off Amazon , popped them inside a Thronos cover and tacked the word Air onto the product name.

Sony Xperia 2 press renders leaked

September 04, 2019

There's a possibility that it could be given the name Xperia 1s or 1v or some other postfix to indicate that it's a compact Xperia 1 . In that article, Quandt thought (as we did) that it was a follow-up to the Sony Xperia 1 . It has a triple rear camera setup, with a 12MP each sensor. It reportedly boasts three cameras but the difference this time around is that all lenses are located one the left edge.

Missing Indiana girl found dead in shed; stepmom charged with murder

September 04, 2019

Skylea's dad Kevin Carmack told FOX 59 that he believed his daughter ran away because she had been grounded. Skylea Carmack's family says they last saw her on Saturday, August 31. Saturday. Multiple law enforcement agencies and area volunteer firemen spent the weekend searching for the girl after she was reported missing by her parents to the Gas City Police Department, authorities said.

Google to face massive antitrust onslaught next week

September 04, 2019

The investigation is expected to be announced on Monday. Google will be the subject of an antitrust probe being prepared by more than half of the country's state attorneys general, according to a report Tuesday by The Washington Post .

Razer refreshes the Blade Stealth 13 for 2019

September 04, 2019

Specifically, the new Blade Stealth 13 now has a choice between an Intel Iris Plus integrated GPU, or an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 dedicated GPU. The Stealth was originally introduced as a non-gaming alternative for those who liked the Blade design and wanted something more portable, but graphics options slowly crept into the offerings.

USB4 is official and it's basically just Thunderbolt 3

September 04, 2019

USB 4 will increase transfer speeds compared to USB 3.0, and use the USB-C physical interface. The latter of those - the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 specification - offers up to 20Gbps via two individual 10Gbps lanes. However, there is one issue that hasn't been fixed yet - the Type C connector. So, whether it's a smartphone or PC, the Type-C looks the same - even when it has a different heart.

Firefox 69 Now Blocks 3rd-Party Tracking Cookies and Cryptominers By Default

September 04, 2019

With the release of Firefox 69, the other development branches of Firefox have also moved up a version. "Currently over 20 percent of Firefox users have Enhanced Tracking Protection on", Wood explains. Advanced Tracking Protection isn't the only new security technology activated by default in Firefox 69 - cryptocurrency miners are now blocked as standard as well.

Exynos 980 is Samsung’s first 5G integrated SoC

September 04, 2019

Samsung said in the announcement that the mass production of Exynos 980 is expected to start by the end of this year, indicating Samsung 5G smartphones and tablets based on this new chipset will hit the market in the first half of 2020, if not the first quarter.

College Campuses Close as Hurricane Dorian Threatens

September 04, 2019

Dorian's punishing winds and torrential rain battered the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahamas, which have a combined population of about 70,000 and are known for their marinas, golf courses and all-inclusive resorts. "Hurricane Dorian is a serious storm and current predictions indicate it may affect parts of Virginia", that state's governor, Ralph Northam. South Carolina Gov.

Android 10 Starts Rolling Out Today

September 04, 2019

The three versions released before Pie make up 64.4 percent of Android phones. With Android 10 , security updates and fixes will be rolled out via Google Play (Play Store) and you will receive them just the way your apps receive new updates .

Another Realme smartphone sporting 'Pro' moniker might be in the making

September 04, 2019

It is also mentioned that the device will come with a next generation in-display fingerprint sensor. The company will be holding a launch event on September 5 in China. Similar to the Realme XT , this mysterious Realme phone may also offer up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The other three cameras in the setup include an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter with f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits.

Musk and Ma foresee the AI future

September 04, 2019

The second of those three, Neuralink , is focused on human-computer interfaces for artificial intelligence in people. Maybe they should get a moderator for the next debate. "For those domestic EV makers, now if you don't run fast enough, you'll be beaten up". Computers only have chips, men have the heart. "The heart is where wisdom comes from".

Huawei accuses the United States government of threatening its employees

September 04, 2019

Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei has accused US authorities of using cyberattacks to interrupt its business and deploying police to harass employees, allegations that coincide with a growing investigation into the company's global conduct.

Batista enters the "Gears of War" Universe as a multiplayer character

September 04, 2019

In the past, Bautista has been quite vocal about his love for the Gears of War video game franchise . "@XBox @GearsofWar #DreamChaser", he wrote in the tweet, which includes a teaser trailer that you can see below. Gears 5's developer The Coalition later clarified with The Bleacher Report that he would be available for play via a multiplayer skin, across most all of the game's different multiplayer modes like Versus, Escape and Horde Mode.

China files complaint against the U.S. at the WTO over tariff hikes

September 04, 2019

On Sunday, the United States, the world's largest economy, began imposing 15% tariffs on some Chinese goods. All five companies were part of the 200-plus firms that sent a joint letter last week urging Trump to abandon the proposed levies on a total of $300 billion in Chinese imports.

BMW M4 Edition M Heritage Is All About Color Play

September 04, 2019

What sets the Edition M Heritage apart is a number of unique exterior and interior garnishes that salute the car's M Performance legacy. Every one of the 750 units is numbered. As for the interior, the model-specific full leather M seats feature prominent openings within the area of the seatbacks and a bicolour design, the latter is dependent on the exterior colour selected.

Android Q Developer Preview 5 Is Out For The OnePlus 7 Series

September 04, 2019

It also adds OnePlus' full-screen gesture navigation. If you are now on the developer preview track, you can simply perform an over-the-air update to get to the latest update. The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are now receiving Android Q Developer Preview 5 today. Also, you should backup your data before proceeding. There are still some issues in this build, which the company notes.

Huawei Watch GT 2 leaks with smaller bezels, bigger battery

September 04, 2019

It looks like the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 already has itself a rival, as the Huawei Watch GT 2 leaks online. Just like the existing Huawei Watch GT lineup, there will be multiple editions of Huawei Watch GT 2 . Compared with the predecessor, the Watch GT 2 actually looks thinner so that's nice. Huawei Watch GT2 will also feature an integrated mic and loudspeaker, allowing you to make calls when you are in need.

Google launches Android 10 landing page a few hours from release

September 04, 2019

Google says that Android 10'a dark theme also helps saving battery life. The page does list everything new in Android 10, including Dark theme , which you toggle on and off in the page itself to see how it will look in the screen demos of other new features.

Xiaomi to launch four smartphones with 108MP cameras at the back

September 03, 2019

Realme India CEO Madhav Seth has started to tees up with the launch of Realme XT in India. And today, it teased the launch of a new White colour variant of the Redmi K20 series in India, probably the same Summer Honey colour variant. It also uses an IP52 splash-proof body which offers protection against rain and sweat. Xiaomi's latest handset delivers similar specs to a top-tier phone, despite costing what you would expect to pay for a mid-ranger.

Facebook considers hiding the 'Like' totals on users' posts

September 03, 2019

Only the person who posted something would be able to see their like count, but everyone else would not, according to Jane Manchun Wong , the security researcher who uncovered the project. The platform has been actively adding features to promote digital wellbeing across its products since last year's Cambridge Analytica fiasco. But unless you're tracking your performance, what's the use? With more people abandoning Facebook for other apps, could the move encourage casual users to post ...

Sleep tracking for Apple Watch coming soon

September 03, 2019

These are all useful features of a wearable that's got health in mind, because quality of sleep has a knock-on effect with general physical and mental health. Watch variants eligible for screen replacement service, include 38mm and 42mm aluminium Apple Watch Series 2 , Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS, Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS+Cellular, Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 with GPS and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 GPS + Cellular models.

New Apex Legends Event Adds Limited-time Sniper/ Shotgun Event

September 03, 2019

One of the most notable aspects of this will be the limited-time mode Armed and unsafe. She's one of the more interesting characters in Apex Legends , driven half insane by her frequent trips within the Void, witnessing alternative histories and the incessant whisperings that follow her everywhere.

All the leaked iPhone 11 specs we’ve seen so far

September 03, 2019

While 2018's iPhone XR made a number of compromises spanning display technology and resolution, camera performance and versatility, and even build quality compared to the iPhone XS and XS Max , the three handsets shared a state-of-the-art Apple A12 Bionic SoC, which strongly suggested the A13 would be running the hardware show on the entire 2019 lineup as well.

Classic launches, servers now live

September 03, 2019

Although it's technically out "tomorrow" on August 27, due to time zone parity, World of Warcraft Classic will be live later today at 6PM ET. A ton of players have been looking to log into the game and relive WoW as it existed in 2004, and because of that, the servers are having a hard time keeping up.

Samsung's next foldable phone will bend into a square like a wallet

September 03, 2019

Specs-wise, the device features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with an Infinity-U notch design. On the front side, the phone packs a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calling. It is not the first 5G phone from the company since it has already launched Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy Note 10 5G premium phones in the past. Samsung's Galaxy A series is comprised of its budget and midrange offerings, though the Galaxy A90 5G looks to be neither of those.

Websites thought to be hacking iPhones also targeted Android and Windows

September 03, 2019

These websites had "thousands of visitors" per week for at least two years, Google said . It involved infecting users with malicious code, allowing an attacker to gain access to their phone. Forbes cites "multiple sources with knowledge of the situation" when it says that the real target of the attack was the Uighur ethnic group in China, rather than any particular subset of devices.

Cyberpunk 2077 sex scenes will be in first-person perspective

September 03, 2019

However, now we know for sure that the entire game is going to be in FPP mode including the scenes showing fornication between the protagonist and various NPCs. Shavod provides a screenshot of a conversation they've had with the Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter . The developer mastermind behind The Witcher series is, however, to continue its unbeaten streak in Cyberpunk 2077 .

California boat fire: Major rescue under way as blaze continues

September 03, 2019

Only five people have escaped with the aid of a good Samaritan please craft called the "Great Escape". The Coast Guard said , "a group of crew members has been rescued (one with minor injuries) and efforts continue to evacuate the remaining passengers".

Rescue operation as boat catches fire off California

September 03, 2019

With the help of a nearby pleasure craft called The Grape Escape , they were able to make it to safety. According to Coast Guard Capt. Monica Rochester, crew members jumped off the burning boat. "You don't have any firefighter gear at all, no fire extinguishers or anything?" "This is still an ongoing search and rescue", it said. If the fire was fast-moving, he said, it's very likely divers couldn't escape and the crew couldn't get to them.

8 killed in deadly California boat fire; 26 missing

September 03, 2019

The Daily Beast quoted Captain Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department as saying that there were deaths. The fire broke out as the boat sat anchored in Platt's Harbor off Santa Cruz Island . "When we looked out, the other boat was totally engulfed in flames , from stem to stern", Hansen said in an interview with the New York Times . Brown said authorities had a full passenger list, but wouldn't be releasing any names until next-of-kin were notified.

5G Phones Might Actually Be Affordable In Australia Soon

September 03, 2019

Finally, according to more leaks (these go back to July), that octa-core processor will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 , now the fastest CPU in any Android phone. Then again, since neither Qualcomm nor Samsung have mid-range chips with 5G capabilities, it's the only one they can use. The A90 5G shares some things with the current A-Series flagship the A70, including its Infinity-U display, 25 watt super fast charging, and 4,500 mAh battery.

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