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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold goes on sale Friday, September 27 in the US

September 24, 2019

This time around, we're talking about the Galaxy A20s hitting south Asia. If you're interested in grabbing your Galaxy Fold device first-day, then you will be able to go into the Samsung website to check out the nearest location to buy your Galaxy Fold.

Arkham Origins Dev Seemingly Teasing Batman Court of Owls Game

September 24, 2019

Individuals are speculating that at the very least one of many symbols is in reference to the key society, the Court docket of Owls , that exists within the Batman universe. Probably, right? They were hiring up for new superhero games all the way back in 2015 , after all. It's nothing to do with Rocksteady although, who made Arkham Asylum, Arkham Metropolis, and Arkham Knight and have been engaged on a secret venture for years which, though it might contain the DC universe ...

YouTube changes its verification process after a huge backlash against planned update

September 24, 2019

The badge was given to YouTube channels with more than 100,000 subscribers. No longer will creators be forced to appeal to have their badge restored. Complete: Your channel must be public and have a description, channel icon, and content, and be active on YouTube. Under the change, only "prominent channels that have a clear need for proof of authenticity" would be verified, while many others would lose the mark.

At UN, Trump wades further into conflict of interest claims against Biden

September 24, 2019

Hunter Biden served on the board of a Ukrainian gas company at the same time his father was leading the Obama administration's diplomatic dealings with Kyiv. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday the matter is best left behind closed doors in the classified setting of the intelligence committee, though he did push into the spotlight his own role in securing the Ukraine aid.

Trial begins for former Dallas cop who fatally shot neighbor

September 24, 2019

Amber Guyger says she shot 26-year-old Botham Shem Jean because she thought he was a burglar; Casey Stegall reports from Dallas . Guyger, who had been a police officer for four years and was sacked following the shooting, "thought firmly and reasonably that she was in her apartment", Rogers said.

IOS 13 breaks games such as PUBG Mobile and Fortnite Mobile

September 24, 2019

While it's still unclear what exactly is causing the problem with the iOS 13's text-editing gesture, it's possible that Apple designed the feature to make sure that the enhanced text editing tool would only come up when users tap inside a textbox.

Google to now stop listening on your conversations with its voice assistant

September 24, 2019

Google will make changes to its Assistant and be more transparent in the future regarding its review of voice recordings. Usually, the assistant only listens when a person says, "Hey, Google", but occasionally the computer might misinterpret something else as that "wake word" and begin listening when the customer isn't aware.

Google Play Pass is the Netflix of Android apps and games

September 24, 2019

Numerous games are garbage that I wouldn't have bought in the first place. Quite frankly, as an adult, a buffet of productivity apps is more interesting to me than a collection of mobile games. Although Google Play Protect has "detected and removed malicious developers faster", it seems powerless against what appears to be a steady pattern of potentially harmful apps bypassing its vetting process, highlighting the scope of the problem.

Samsung Galaxy Fold may launch in the United States this week

September 23, 2019

The problems were not limited to human error, however, as dust and particles also easily slipped into the hinge and underneath the inside of the display. You'll need to visit Samsung's website in order to find a nearby retail location that has the Fold. Our advice: save yourself $2,000 and skip it.

IPhone 11, 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max now available in Malaysia

September 23, 2019

Some models of iPhone 11 Pro Max are also listed as "sold out" on Flipkart. Apple started pre-orders of iPhone 11 series on September 20 across e-commerce partners, offline channels like Ingram Micro, and Airtel. As per a report by 9to5Mac , model codes A2180, A2183, and A2184 have been spotted on the latest beta of iOS 13 .1, which should pertain to cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max respectively.

Huawei Won't Allow the Mate 30 Series Bootloader to be Unlocked

September 23, 2019

In case you didn't follow, here's the explanation-Huawei recently got into trouble with the United States over privacy issues, which led to the company being banned from collaborating with any US-based product, including Google's apps and services, and more importantly, the Android Operating System.

New AI cameras catching texting drivers behind the wheel

September 23, 2019

The units use artificial intelligence to exclude drivers who are not touching their phones. In a trial prior to the announcement, 8.5 million cars were checked, and more than 100,000 drivers were observed using their phones illegally. NSW will become the first state in the world to install phone detection cameras on its roads. National Roads and Motorists' Association spokesman Peter Khoury, a leading advocate for road users, accused the government of using stealth to crack down on illegal ...

Apple iPhone XS, XR to be throttled after iOS 13.1 upgrade

September 23, 2019

So it is possible that the hardware for the reverse wireless charging may be there and it could be something that Apple plans to turn on in the future with a possible software update. Boost Mobile is one of the smaller carriers that announced about two weeks ago that it will offer Apple's new iPhone 11 handsets but neglected to offer details about their availability.

Asus launches ROG Phone 2 in India; Price, specs, availability

September 23, 2019

Asus has launched the ROG Phone II in India, the flagship gaming smartphone and the follow-up to last year's ROG Phone . Here are all the specifications, features and pricing of the Asus ROG Phone 2 . The device has a dual-camera setup at the back with a 48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor paired with a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens. There's also a 24MP/4C selfie camera in tow and it is such a tiny module that it fits on the same side as the rear cameras.

Minecraft is finally getting a character creator - with over 100 free items

September 23, 2019

As with past beta releases, the latest version brings new features not yet available in the regular versions of the game , the most notable addition being Minecraft Character Creator . Previously, custom skins created outside the game and imported in were the only way to personalise your avatar. Xbox One and Windows 10 players can opt in and out of the beta from the Xbox Insider Hub app .

‘Quantum Supremacy’, Google’s new chip can out-compute modern supercomputers

September 23, 2019

IBM has been promoting quantum computing via the cloud since 2016 and have opened a new quantum computing centre in NY to add 10 quantum computing machines. And the only way for those bits to be used to demonstrate quantum supremacy is if the noise can be driven out of the system. Last year, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation on quantum information science to "create a unified national quantum strategy" that would authorize $1.3billion in funding through 2023.

Holy anniversary! Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80

September 23, 2019

In addition to new skins, there are added weapons and challenges. With the Grapnel Gun, available only in Mythic variant, players will be able to fire it and then launch themselves towards the point of impact, with the bat cape providing a little more control and distance for landing.

Borderlands 3 Reveals First Details For Halloween Limited-time Event, Bloody Harvest

September 23, 2019

Borderlands 3 is finally out, and wouldn't ya know it, there's tons of Borderlands 3 easter eggs hiding in the game. The free update will see Vault Hunters encounter haunted enemies, killing which will result in their ghosts inducing a mysterious mist that will cloud players' vision and weaken them.

OnePlus 7T Pro vs OnePlus 7T: What's the rumoured difference?

September 23, 2019

The screen OnePlus 7T will support image output with a frequency of 90 Hz. Another feature which the update brings is the " Smart display' feature". It will also offer refresh rate of 90Hz. If accurate, this would mean the OnePlus 7T would offer a pixel density of 402ppi compared to the OnePlus 7T Pro's 516ppi. Interestingly, with the Warp Charge 30T is expected to come with a slightly improved ICs.

Fortnite dataminers find evidence of Batman collaboration coming soon

September 22, 2019

Party Hub is now restricted to the Android and iOS version of Fortnite , but console and PC gamers can join parties and resume their chat sessions after firing up Party Hub on their smartphones. In order to earn the reward, you will have to link your Epic Games and YouTube accounts. There's no way to turn off Party Hub for the moment, but if you want to fly solo, you can lock your party to make it private.

IPhone 11 ‘Dynamic Power Management’ Will Reduce Throttling From Battery Aging

September 22, 2019

Instead, the DoD says, users should wait for iOS 13.1, whose release date was moved to September 24, most likely as Apple itself knows that it must fix bugs in the original version as soon as possible. Moreover, the update is also expected to fix numerous annoying bugs that users have been complaining about since the software was rolled out earlier this week.

New Nintendo Switch revision will offer significantly better battery life

September 22, 2019

That last part's integral, since some games such as 1-2 Switch can't be played on handheld mode - you still technically will be able to on the Switch Lite , if you attach additional controllers, but you'll be using the small screen. While the standard Switch can obviously play any Switch game out there, the Switch Lite can only play games that support handheld mode out of the box.

Google Maps could soon receive one of Google Chrome's most vital features

September 22, 2019

Incognito Mode is famous on Google's Chrome web browser, but it's not the only place users can find the feature. In particular, when in Incognito mode, Maps won't save your browsing, send notifications, update your location history or shared location, or use your personal data to personalize Maps.

You can finally hide replies to your tweets -- at least for now

September 21, 2019

You can use the feature on your own tweets, and to the replies that they attract. Anyone who wishes to view the hidden replies can do so with an additional click. There's also hints the same test feature can rein in rude conduct.According to the company, when affected users saw that their replies had been hidden, about 27 percent of them said they would reconsider how they'd interact with other members of the Twitter population in the future.

Console Titles Become Even More Accessible with the Nintendo Switch Lite

September 21, 2019

Gamers won't have to worry about adjusting to the Switch Lite much since it has largely the same controller layout as the Switch. The 2-in-1 Protective Case with Stand for Nintendo Switch Lite solves this problem by offering shock-absorber protection with a sturdy kickstand of its own, making it easier to buddy up and play with a friend or just kick back and relax your arms a bit.

Do Not Install iOS 13, United States Department of Defense Says

September 21, 2019

Prices for the iPhone 11, meanwhile are Dh 2,949 (64 GB), Dh 3,159 (128 GB) and Dh 3,579 (256 GB). There's the iPhone 11, which is the cheapest at $699, the iPhone 11 Pro which will cost you $999, and the Pro Max at $1,099. To this point, lines were unwavering into the afternoon which is a positive data point for Cupertino as previous year we witnessed the crowds start to quickly dissipate after the morning rush.

COD: Modern Warfare Beta Test Comes to Xbox One

September 21, 2019

We've previously theorized that the feature won't mean much to PC players because it's input-based, meaning that players will be matched up based on whether they're using controllers or mouse and keyboard. Previously Call of Duty has seen maps release early for PS4 players thanks to the partnership between Activision and Sony, however, Infinity Ward will need to adjust its strategy with cross play in mind.

Midnight green iPhone 11 Pro is proving popular, Apple analyst reports

September 21, 2019

Additionally, Guo Mingwei, an analyst at Tianfeng International Securities well-known for covering Apple-related news, released a report detailing impressive first-week pre-sale volume. As we can see from the video the iPhone 11 comes with two rear cameras and the 11 Pro features three rear cameras . Among the reasons for the iPhone 11's early success may be that fewer people upgraded to last year's iPhone XR and XS models.

Borderlands 3’s Bloody Harvest event sounds like a spooky good time

September 21, 2019

In order to gain access to the new Bloody Harvest map, you will first need to hunt some haunted enemies. When the event begins, you'll notice that space is littered with new Haunted enemies with the ability to inflict a new Terror debuff which obscures your vision and hampers your shooting abilities.

Redmi 8A Price In India Leaks Ahead Of Launch

September 21, 2019

In India, Xiaomi prices its products extremely competitively; so, you can be sure that these won't be the price of the Redmi Note 8 Pro when it launches. There is also a new Cool Black Mech Edition of the same phone. Upfront, the Redmi Note 8 Pro uses a 20MP sensor with an F/2.0 aperture. In terms of optics, the smartphone has triple rear cameras which consist of a 48 MP primary sensor + 13 MP ultra-wide sensor + 8 MP telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom.

Vivo V17 Pro with six cameras launched in India: Price, specifications

September 21, 2019

The dual-front camera setup has a 32-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor. The V17 Pro features dual front cameras that are hidden away behind a retractable module in what Vivo is calling Dual Elevating Front Camera tech.

‘Red Dead Redemption 2 PC’ Clearly Coming Due To Rockstar Games Launcher

September 21, 2019

However, people are particularly anxious about Red Dead Redemption 2 ever coming to PC as the original game has never been ported over the platform for some reason. It is not clear yet what this implies for the future of Rockstar's games on PC. According to a support post shared on the internet , the always-online checks were not meant to be a thing, and Rockstar is looking into the matter as quickly as they can.

Chrome update brings better ways of organizing and customizing tabs

September 21, 2019

It means the information you are looking for, e.g. a sports result, could appear without having to click a link and wait for a page to load. On Android , Google is introducing a new grid layout for open tabs complete with a new folder system which should be supremely useful for managing a deluge of pages at once.

Sirfetch'd Confirmed As Pokemon Sword Exclusive

September 21, 2019

This move is devastatingly powerful! Sirfetch'd is an evolution of Farfetch'd caught in the Galar region. And at nearly 258 lbs., it's definitely a duck that can bring the fight to whoever you might encounter in the Galar region. Before leaving you to the movie, we remind you that the game will arrive on the shelves of all stores starting from next November 15th 2019 exclusively on Nintendo Switch .

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 18985

September 21, 2019

Back in February, Microsoft invited select Insiders to start testing the 20H1 update that will ship in the first half of 2020, and the whole Spring passed the company giving any information about 19H2, the next Windows 10 update that will precede 20H1.

Hideo Kojima Says 'Death Stranding' Walking Simulator Criticisms Are Unfair

September 21, 2019

While there's been a lot of Death Stranding info revealed at this year's Tokyo Game Show (TGS), there' still quite nothing like seeing the real thing for yourself. There are a lot of other projects that come up like TV dramas and things like that. Death Stranding includes deeply integrated interactions between fellow players, such as items or tools left behind in one game appearing to help out someone else in their own campaign.

Samsung PCIe Gen4 SSDs announced

September 21, 2019

SSDs integrated with Samsung's FIP software can detect a faulty chip, scan for any damage in data, then relocate the data into working chips. Samsung cites the example of a 30.72TB SSD with 512 NAND chips detecting an error and moving data out of these sectors before problems can occur.

IBM announces 53-qubit quantum computer soon

September 21, 2019

It will be part of IBM's new Quantum Computation Centre in New York State. IBM is one of the companies that pioneered this field and is constantly working on improving overall performance by lowering the dreaded error rate native to quantum chips as much as possible.

Teen Found! Sheriff Search for Missing Teen

September 21, 2019

Police later found her cell phone in the utility vehicle, which was left abandoned in the woods near a park. A 17-year-old boy aided Ryder Skye Cambron in her fake abduction plot, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Specialist Steve Squier who said Ryder and the teen left clues for her family to convince them someone had taken her against her will.

Comcast to provide free Xfinity Flex TV device for internet customers

September 21, 2019

Comcast - which just yesterday announced the name (Peacock) and some of the content to be offered by the upcoming subscription- and advertising-supported streaming service it will launch next April - clearly hopes it can attract some cord-cutters.

Valve Must Allow Steam Users To Resell Games, French Court Rules

September 21, 2019

As a result, the court declared that users should be allowed to resell Steam games. According to the French gaming site Numerama , as well as UFC-Que Choisir itself , the High Court of Paris ruled in UFC-Que Choisir's favour earlier this week.

Everyone is playing Borderlands 3 ⁠- even without sales on Steam

September 21, 2019

The Borderlands 3 system requirements aren't exactly easy to overcome, but even players boasting some pretty impressive rigs say they're having trouble getting the game running smoothly all the time. If that number is what's being referred to then Borderlands 3 on PC saw roughly 250,000 players all storming through Pandora on their way to the stars over the weekend.

Apple's iPhone 11 Goes On Sale, Crowds Gather Outside Major Stores

September 20, 2019

If you want to check if your device is compatible then here's a full list of phones that can download and install iOS 13 today. The Messages app will now let you share your name and photo with your friends and it also features Memoji stickers, an improved search and new Animoji.

Oppo Unveils VOOC 4.0, 30W Wireless VOOC Flash Charge Tech

September 20, 2019

What is however, is OPPO's 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging tech. If history is any indicator, we'll probably see them licensed to companies like OnePlus for even faster "Warp" charging in the future. It's also compatible with the Qi standard and charging power of 5W or 10W. The Oppo Reno Ace will be the world's first phone to take advantage of the new tech, and it will charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 30 minutes.

YouTube revamps channel verification process

September 20, 2019

YouTube sent an email to numerous creators, outlining the new criteria and informing the creator that they will no longer be considered a verified YouTube channel. YouTube's statement reads. "Is this channel widely recognized outside of YouTube and have a strong presence online?" The channels that fail to meet the criteria may have their badges removed will be notified.

First Look inside Apple's newly remodeled NYC store

September 20, 2019

We get to explore the newly remodeled flagship Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in NY, a day before the grand opening. The company's most profitable shop is almost twice its original size. Updated LED lighting adjusts over the course of the day to match the color temperature of the light outside, a feature that is similar to the iPhone's "Night Shift" mode that gradually makes the screen warmer as nightfall approaches.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint open beta runs September 26-29

September 20, 2019

After running a closed beta early this month , Ubisoft has chose to let everyone try out its upcoming Ghost Recon: Breakpoint multiplayer shooter next week. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a military shooter putting players in the boots of the Ghosts. The Gold Edition will include the base game and the Year 1 Pass.

Xbox Game Pass gets Jump Force, LEGO Worlds and more

September 20, 2019

Each month, Xbox Game Pass will add a new set of games to the catalog so there is always something new to play across a diversity of experiences, genres, ratings and more. Everything is at stake: fail, and watch the blood of your subjects stain the ground red . The week after, on September 26th, you can download Bad North: Jotunn Edition, Dirt Rally 2 .0 and LEGO Worlds , closing out September with some decent additions.

Telstra gives Google Home, Nest outbound calls from speakers

September 20, 2019

Google has already been busy this year. Now only available to customers of Australian mobile provider Telstra , this service allows you to register your mobile number with your Google Home device, allowing you to make calls via the telco's mobile network without the need for a phone.

Six Batman Games Are Free on the Epic Games Store

September 20, 2019

Arkham Knight and LEGO Batman 3, though, do not have their DLC present. That means six free games this week, and they're each pretty great, too. The game's combat system has heavily influenced a number of popular titles such as Insomniac Games' Spider-Man. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the first appearance of Batman , Epic Games decided they'd go ahead and use their power as a game repository to give several Batman games to anyone who dared download the Epic Games ...

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