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Version 10: Tesla’s biggest electric vehicle software upgrade has started rolling out

September 27, 2019

Tesla customers in China will soon get iQiyi and Tencent Video access in the auto with more services promised in the future. Today Tesla announced their biggest Software update ever - Software Version 10.0. Spotify joins Slacker Radio and TuneIn, which are also natively accessible in Tesla vehicles. In China, Tesla is also rolling out Ximalaya, a podcast and audiobook streaming service.

UK brings travellers home as Thomas Cook bosses criticised

September 27, 2019

The repatriation is expected to cost the British government approximately £100 million (NZ$197 million). "Just got to get through it", said Anthony Tents, a Thomas Cook customer from central England trying to return home from Mallorca in Spain .

Modern Warfare Spec Ops Survival Mode is PS4 Exclusive for 1 Year

September 27, 2019

One follows an SAS counter-terrorism operative, another a Central Intelligence Agency agent embedded with freedom fighters, and the third giving you control of the leader of said freedom fighters. Kurosaki also claimed all maps, modes, content, characters and weapons will be available on all platforms, simultaneously. To be clear, our all-new Special Ops mode will be releasing on all platforms on October 25th.

CTRL-labs Acquired by Facebook

September 27, 2019

CTRL-Labs recently purchased a series of patents earlier this year around the Myo armband, a gesture and motion control device developed by North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs. Facebook has made another acquisition of a growing startup based out of NYC. While the financial terms of the deal have not been revealed, media reports claim that the tech startup cost the social media giant between $500 million and $1 billion, which could make it one of Facebook's most substantial acquisitions ...

Google Pixel 4 XL Leak Shows Off Improved Google Assistant, Face Unlock

September 27, 2019

Google will unveil the Pixel 4 on October 15th, but we already know pretty much everything there is to know about the handset. Many leaks have come from the design and features of Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL. Since the Pixel 4 has done away with the fingerprint reader, there's a lot of faith put into face unlock. NextRift has managed to get their hands on a prototype of the Google Pixel 4 XL device and published its hands-on impressions.

Google removes 29 malicious apps on Play Store

September 27, 2019

I'm not sure that I'd pay $4.99/mo for access to these as someone who isn't a huge mobile gamer, because the general app selection doesn't include some of the apps I do pay subscriptions for, like Dark Sky or Google One. This new feature on Android Play Store will be available in the USA from this week and in other geographies subsequently. Google will be offering a 10-day trial of the service after which the monthly $4.99 fee will be applicable.

Over 20,000 Fallout 76 helmets recalled for mold exposure

September 27, 2019

After merchandise fails that were the duffle kerfuffle and Nuka Dark plastic $80 bottles, it appears that not even fans that got the helmet from the Power Edition are safe. It seems that GameStop and Chronicle aren't swapping affected products out with new ones, as refunds of the purchase price are the sole remedy listed in the CPSC listing.

Huawei takes on Apple’s new iPhone 11 with Mate 30 range

September 26, 2019

For example, Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 + 5G has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. That's because when Huawei does a flagship phone, they throw everything they can at it. While the products are important, what really matters is what Huawei plans to do to work around United States sanctions . The camera system supports 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom, and up to 30x digital zoom.

Huawei Mate X Foldable Phone May Hit Stores As Early As October

September 26, 2019

The phone was launched back on 19th September 2019. Bokeh shots are likewise quite excellent, and wide-angle cam is exceptional (the Mate 30 Pro utilizes a 40-megapixel sensing unit for both the main and the wide-angle cam), though its field of view is a bit narrower than on many completing phones.

Facebook Announces Horizon, A Massive Multiplayer VR World

September 26, 2019

It wasn no different from my last demo of Stormland on a Rift S . Oculus reps admitted that the refresh rate would be limited to the Quest's maximum of 72Hz, but otherwise, they said the Quest experience should look and feel similar to the Rift S on PCs.

OnePlus 7T launched: Here's our first look at the latest flagship phone

September 26, 2019

The OnePlus 7T event will start at 2:30 PM BST (6:30 AM PT, 9:30 AM ET and 7:00 PM IST) and should run for around an hour and a half. What's remarkable about the $599 price point is OnePlus did not have to cut many corners to get there. Let us know in the comments. Powering the new handset will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, so the OnePlus 7T takes a small step forward over many of 2019's handsets and sticking to the theme of speed, OnePlus is equipping the phone with Warp Charge 30T.

Bomb disposal officers respond to suspect package at UK's Manchester Airport

September 26, 2019

Authorities also said that a man was detained by police at the scene. Greater Manchester Police said bomb disposal officers were on their way to the station and a cordon had been put in place. "Thank you for your patience as we respond to this". Flights were unaffected by the incident. Coach driver Caroline Watson told the Manchester Evening News that she saw a man running around naked at the airport's coach station.

How to watch the OnePlus 7T launch event Livestream

September 26, 2019

The OnePlus TV will sport a 55-inch QLED display and include Dolby Vision. The phone is also expected to have at least 8GB of RAM. OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro will also sport Android 10 from day one, which means that the users will have access to the latest features, such as the new privacy controls, location control, smart replies, new swipe-based gestures, and system-wide Dark Mode.

Apple Watch save lives

September 26, 2019

By the time Gabe reached the location. A man has praised the technology of Apple Watches after one helped save his dad's life when he suffered a bad fall from his bike. Following an X-ray and CT scan, Bob was found to be just fine, if a little sore. "Had he fallen somewhere on the High Drive trails or another remote area, the location would have clued EMS in on where to find him", he said in his post.

WWE wrestler Lacey Evans, RCMP officer video was staged, police say

September 26, 2019

In case you missed it, Evans posted a video of herself calling an RCMP officer nasty and doing her usual schtick while getting ticketed in Edmonton, Alberta. "They agreed that this is something that she would like and he obliged", Logan said Monday of Evans and the officer . "As a sports entertainer it's my job to not only entertain but also set the proper example".

Google Releases Android 10 (Go Edition) for Low-End Handsets

September 26, 2019

The OS taking up less space is very important, as many Android Go devices only ship with 8GB of internal storage. While Android Go is still a lite version of Android, there is now an Android Go device with 2GB of RAM . Android Go is also smaller than previous versions. It operates using less memory and energy than the full version of the operating system, making it ideal for entry-level phones and prepaid phones.

Microsoft's new cloud service streams Xbox One games to your phone

September 26, 2019

Now it has a name (albeit a seemingly temporary one): Project xCloud . Ultimately, Project xCloud is about providing gamers - whether they prefer console or PC - new choices in when and where they play, while giving mobile-only players access to worlds, characters and immersive stories they haven't been able to experience before.

Black Ops 4 winds down with new final superhero-focused operation

September 26, 2019

We are only a few weeks away from the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare but it looks like Activision is not ready to say goodbye to Black Ops 4 just yet as they announce the next update for the game. Make some room in your artillery for the Winter's fury and Savage Impaler - the two new weapons. This limited-time game mode has been torn from the pages of comic books.

New Alexa Feature Allows It To Recognize Objects

September 26, 2019

Looks like AirPods could have some competition from Amazon. Amazon is using video and voice chat to identify products for visually impaired consumers. We could witness the company launching a new Echo and Fire TV devices. Codenamed "Puget", the earbuds would be Alexa-enabled and most likely priced below $100, according to CNBC .

Facebook acquires neural interface startup CTRL-Labs, maker of a mind-reading bracelet

September 26, 2019

CTRL-labs cofounder and CEO Thomas Reardon will be joining Facebook and will work out of NY, and the deal will include the company's intellectual property. The wristband, he said, " captures your intention so you can share a photo with a friend using an imperceptible movement or just by, well, intending to".

Echo Flex is an low-priced way to put Alexa in any outlet

September 26, 2019

This affordable lamp - $29.99 - will link up with Alexa, meaning kids can take control of it. While the price tag of the Echo Studio is decidedly heftier than the company's other devices, it's competitive with other players in the arena like Sonos, which sells most base models around a similar price.

When and where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold

September 26, 2019

The report also highlights the several warnings that are printed on the piece of plastic that the Galaxy Fold comes wrapped in. Not as if we expected anything else, you can purchase the Samsung Galaxy Fold at the manufacturer's website.

"Transcript of Trump’s call with Ukrainian leader ‘highly incriminating", Amash says

September 26, 2019

Speaking to CNN, Murphy discussed what he had learned during a recent trip to Ukraine, during which he had met with leaders of the country's recently elected government. Democratic lawmakers have argued that such a request would constitute an abuse of presidential power. Tens of millions in military aid was ultimately released to Ukraine this month, but investigators want to know what prompted Trump to threaten to withhold payment.

Oculus Link, Passthrough+ head to Oculus Quest this year

September 25, 2019

Since Quest already has an array of inside-out tracking cameras, this PC use case won't require additional cameras or sensors. During its Oculus Connect conference Wednesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company will offer new capabilities for its Oculus Quest headset.

IBM hits back at Google's claim of 'quantum supremacy'

September 25, 2019

It would mark the first time anyone has claimed to have achieved " quantum supremacy ", a milestone whereby a quantum machine performs a calculation that exceeds the capacity of the most powerful traditional computer. Unlike a regular computer that relies on a binary system of bits , ones and zeros, to operate, a quantum computer uses "qubits", which may exist in multiple states of ones and zeros simultaneously.

Nintendo Switch Lite Reportedly Afflicted With Drifting Joy-Con Issue

September 25, 2019

With the original Switch, one solution to the problem was to simply swap out the Joy-Cons. This is more than sending in two Nintendo Switch controllers, which is charged at 4,320 yen or £32. The detachable Joy-Cons for the original Switch are easily replaceable and relatively affordable. The reports of drift extend beyond the video you see above, with multiple tweets appearing along with videos demonstrating the drift happening.

Boston Dynamics' robot dog is now available for select customers

September 25, 2019

Within hours of being posted online, the latest Atlas video had racked up almost 1.5 million views and thousands of comments, many of them suggesting the robot's newfound athleticism was evidence that mankind's reign over machines is nearing its expiration date.

Trump Lawyer Rudy Giuliani Reveals He Accessed Ukraine Transcript Prior to Release

September 25, 2019

Senate Republicans on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure proposed by Democrats calling on the Trump administration to turn over to Congress the whistleblower complaint that has resulted in calls for Trump's impeachment. Biden has maintained that corruption concerns prompted his intervention. The White House late Tuesday said the legislative progress on key priorities has been "destroyed" by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to pursue impeachment.

White House releases transcript of call with Ukraine president

September 25, 2019

The complaint is central to the impeachment inquiry announced Tuesday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . Former Vice President and current Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden delivers a speech regarding the Ukraine controversy, calling on Congress investigating Trump's conduct.

Alibaba unveils AI chip to enhance its cloud services

September 25, 2019

The move could boost its already fast-growing cloud computing business and signals China's growing ambitions in developing its own homegrown semiconductor industry. Alibaba told KrASIA that the Hanguang 800 is not for sale, but its computing capability is accessible to end users via Alibaba's cloud computing services.

US Coast Guard captures submarine carrying $165M of cocaine

September 25, 2019

Matthew Waldron, the ship's commanding officer, in the statement . After they detected the vessel, the Valiant crew dispatched two small boats with boarding teams to capture the submarine. Within the last week , the Southeast Coast Guard has reported seizing over 13,000 pounds of cocaine from smugglers. Commander John Christensen of the cutter Seneca says the "down range counter-drug operations are a vital component to the Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security's mission and ...

Mario Kart Tour now available for free on iOS and Android

September 25, 2019

Mario Kart Tour, which launched today, has a nasty surprise for players. As players become better at racing, they will be awarded Grand Stars, allowing them to unlock new drivers, karts, and gliders. themselves, and will include time-limited tracks and challenges over the coming weeks, months and, presumably, years. Definitely of note is the sudden appearance of a "Gold Pass" option, a subscription to the game that will set you back around $5/£5 a month.

Update Windows now to fix critical security issues, Microsoft warns

September 25, 2019

The flaw was originally disclosed by Google Project Zero's Threat Analysis Group, the same group that recently came under spotlight for uncovering a series of iOS exploits that were used to ethnically target Muslim minorities in China. IE scripting flaws aren't exactly unheard of, as demonstrated by a proof of concept exploit from earlier this year, or CVE-2018-8653 from late 2018.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign trailer sets a dark tone

September 25, 2019

A timed-exclusive Special Ops Survival Mode was announced for PlayStation that will eventually be launched on other platforms after 1 October 2020. The campaign mode explores Captain Price trying to locate a highly unsafe chemical weapon that has fallen into the hands of a terrorist group.

Asus ROG Phone II Launched In India Starting From Rs. 37,999

September 25, 2019

Asus has also launched several accessories along with the ROG Phone 2 . The gaming phone was unveiled in Europe and China about 2 months ago, before arriving at our shores. "We are thrilled to bring the greatest gaming phone ever - the ROG Phone II to India". There is a 48MP main digital camera paired with 13MP 125-degrees ultra-wide-angle lens on the again and the entrance digital camera is provided with a 24MP sensor.

Microsoft’s Project xCloud Streaming Preview Opens in October

September 25, 2019

The service will work on both Wifi and mobile networks, and Microsoft has also teamed up with T-Mobile in the US, Vodafone in the UK, and SK Telekom in South Korea to optimize the experience for gamers on these networks, but xCloud will/should work with any cellular network within the US, UK, or Korea.

Gmail Dark Theme Begins Rolling Out Today

September 25, 2019

Google has already released Dark theme for plenty of its applications, and now Gmail will get it too. It will also respect the system default settings , if you chose to have all black everything. Google is rolling out the new Gmail dark-theme option over the next two weeks, so users shouldn't be surprised if they don't see it immediately. On Pixel devices, when Battery Saver is enabled, Gmail will default to Dark theme automatically.

Wattam's wackiness is coming in December

September 25, 2019

The Epic Video games Retailer additionally lists that the sport can be launching for PC in December. It shouldn't really be surprising that Wattam is about as charming, cute and barmy as Keita Takahashi's most notable work, the Katamari games and Noby Noby Boy .

New Android 10 update showing up for some Pixel owners

September 25, 2019

The new set of leaked Pixel 4 XL images, which come courtesy of Nextrift , show the Pixel 4 XL's white variant. It is on this occasion that the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be officially unveiled. There is no doubt now because we've seen this design numerous times already. Google was left disappointed when sales didn't match was expected, so retailers had no choice but slash off their prices a few months after launch, especially when the 3a was released and became the favorite of ...

GM strike could have ripple effect throughout industry

September 25, 2019

Pietrzyk of Grand Island, New York, was an administrative assistant who worked closely with Joe Ashton, now retired as a UAW vice president. He also said if they're out a week, they could be out a month because, "a week is when they start to hurt the union ".

Exercise Found to Slow the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease

September 24, 2019

One expert who wasn't involved in the study agreed with that advice. The results of experiments on mice also showed that exercises correlate with a slower deterioration of the hippocampus - the part of the brain that is responsible for the formation of long-term memory.

The best iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max deals in September 2019

September 24, 2019

Of course, the catch here is that these are all import sets from Hong Kong, otherwise known as AP sets. If you want to know more about Apple's new phones you can find our full reviews below. Improved pricing strategy and expanded sales channels has spurred replacement demand in the local market, said the sources , adding that some e-commerce operators have for the first time joined telecom operators and consumer electronics distributors to promote iPhone devices.

Pixelbook Go could launch in October with Pixel 4

September 24, 2019

It will be more subdued compared to its predecessor, and a magnesium alloy build will make the device just as light, if not lighter, than the Pixelbook. Well, perhaps the Pixelbook Go may be the laptop you've wanted since last year. from last year. There will be a 2MP webcam capable of capturing 1080p footage at 60fps, two USB-C ports, one each on the left and right sides, with LED indicators as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Apple Watch ‘Fall Detection’ Feature Credited With Saving Biker’s Life

September 24, 2019

If the user does not turn off the notification of a fall, the device sends a signal to emergency services, indicating the location of the person and the data of his family members. Apple Watch's Fall detection is now available on Series 4 and Series 5. That's exactly what happened when Gabe's father fell from his bike wearing an Apple Watch .

Microsoft releases new features, updates for Dynamics 365

September 24, 2019

Microsoft calls this providing a 360-degree view of the customer in order to help them determine the best action to drive personalized engagement at scale. Microsoft said in a blog post it is working with Seattle-area winery Chateau Ste. Furthermore, a new Dynamics 365 fraud protection module, generally available on October will feature AI technology that continuously learns and adapts to evolving fraudulent patterns, and also include a new transaction acceptance booster that addresses ...

Vivo U10 with Snapdragon 665, Triple Cameras Launched Starting at Rs. 8,990

September 24, 2019

Vivo U10 sale begins on September 29 and would be available on Amazon India and Vivo E-Store. The dual-SIM (Nano) Vivo U10 runs Android 9 Pie with Funtouch OS 9.1 on top and features a 6.35-inch HD+ (720x1544 pixels) IPS Halo FullView Display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 89 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Samsung Unveils 43.7MP Smartphone Sensor with the World's Smallest Pixels

September 24, 2019

Therefore, the company will be able to expand the display size of future smartphones without sacrificing the camera's sensor quality. In a world where "bigger" pixels and "deeper" pixels dominate discussions around smartphone sensors, Samsung has made a decision to go...

Arlo's Pro 3 security cam offers HDR and color night vision options

September 24, 2019

Thanks to the spotlight, you also get color night vision, meaning no more grainy black-and-white video clips of after-hours activity on your doorstep. Moreover, Arlo has brought to its consumer's cloud storage for video recordings touching up the 2K resolution mark. This is on top of color night vision recordings.

Snapchat parent company helping United States anti-trust agency probe Facebook

September 24, 2019

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat , reportedly has a dossier of anticompetitive behavior Facebook carried out over the years, dubbed Project Voldemort. Prior to the overwhelming success of Instagram Stories, Facebook previously sought to recreate Snapchat's vanishing photos product. However, it is to be noted that the House panel cannot take any enforcement actions against Facebook, while the FTC can.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha announced with an insane wrap-around screen

September 24, 2019

As you may have noticed, 19.4% of the surface area isn't screen. There's still a thin bar at the back for the cameras, though. "To accommodate the almost all-screen offering, Mi MIX Alpha has minimal bezels on the top and bottom, and ditches the physical side buttons altogether", Xiaomi said in a statement.

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