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The Razer Junglecat turns your Android phone into a Nintendo Switch

October 31, 2019

Starting with the design, the Junglecat is a dual-sided mobile controller that features a typical controller layout. The accessory can be attached via the particular case, which splits into two, so you can sandwich your phone between the snap-on controllers.

EA Confirms No New Battlefield Until 2021

October 31, 2019

Since Apex has released the game has introduced three new legends (Octane, Wattson and Crypto) along with limited-time events and even a new map, which has helped to keep things fresh for players. "Targeting new innovation that will be enabled by next-gen platforms and a growing install base on the new consoles, our next Battlefield game is set for FY2022", announced CEO Andrew Wilson during the company's post-earnings call.

Xbox Console Streaming preview now available on Android

October 31, 2019

As announced back at E3 , Console Streaming is now in preview in the United Kingdom and U.S. to Android users. Console Streaming will let gamers leverage their existing gaming devices to remotely access their existing games. While everyone waits for the company's Google Stadia rival, Microsoft is now letting Xbox One testers try out a new feature called Console Streaming .

Mario Kart Tour gives players longer to unlock Halloween content

October 31, 2019

Since its release on September 25th, players have spent $37.4 million on the title. All in all, MKT has garnered more than five times the downloads during its first 30 days alone! The mobile game has had the second-biggest launch month in history in terms of downloads.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare already best-selling game of 2019

October 31, 2019

We've got all the information available so far about how to get a watch in Modern Warfare , so read on for the details. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the fastest-selling game in the franchise this console generation, according to publisher Activision.

Apple Launches AirPods Pro that Goes on Sale from Today

October 30, 2019

It listens in on the background noise coming in and emulates a counteractive frequency to cancel it out. The external microphone monitors the ambient noise and then creates an inverse audio signal that cancels it out. Plus it responds to hands-free "Hey Siri" requests all at once. 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 1 hour of talk time, according to Apple.

Apple posts record Q4 revenue, EPS, fueled by services and wearables

October 30, 2019

The reason that growth wasn't bigger is largely because iPhone sales slipped this quarter - but like with the Apple Watch, the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro were only sale for few weeks, so we're not going to see their true impact until three months from now.

Death Stranding Launch Trailer Is Here, and It's an Absolute Must See

October 30, 2019

There's also plenty of shots of the game's various characters crying, so the launch trailer is definitely a bit of a downer. Are you prepared for one final trailer for Loss of life Stranding earlier than launch? The cast also includes Lea Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, Guillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Troy Baker, and Lindsay Wagner.

PS4 has now outsold Wii and the original PlayStation

October 30, 2019

Holiday sales might also not fare great compared to previous year, considering that Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 is will arrive for the 2020 holiday season . I occasionally see this notion in hardcore gaming communities that PlayStation is merely a lucky brand; it's argued, for example, that if Microsoft hadn't messed up with the Xbox One launch, then the PS4 wouldn't have been anywhere near as popular.

Samsung SpaceSelfie satellite crashes onto MI farm

October 30, 2019

It's ne'er boring on the Welke farm. Samsung told PCMag the satellite's landing was planned. Back on land, however, Welke thanked God in her Facebook video that the device didn't hit her house and that they didn't have their horses out.

United States economic growth slowest this year

October 30, 2019

Economists polled by Dow Jones had expected the economy to grow at a 1.6% rate. The U.S. economy slowed to a modest growth rate of 1.9% in the summer as consumer spending downshifted and businesses continued to trim their investments in response to trade war uncertainty and a weakening global economy.

New macOS Catalina 10.15.1 update supports AirPods Pro, AMD Navi graphics

October 30, 2019

The new AirPods Pro features active noise cancellation and a comfortable, lightweight design along with other developments. Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, boasts "AirPods are the best-selling headphones in the world".

Razer Junglecat puts Joy-Con-like controllers on your Android phone

October 30, 2019

And before you ask: no, there's no Joy-Con style motion control or vibration feedback. For mobile play , you can attach one or both controllers to the specially designed case and game as you go. And there's no support for iOS at all, which is ridiculous considering iOS still gets many games first and has excellent controller support built-in.

Sony to pull plug on Playstation Vue

October 30, 2019

That is on the low end compared to Hulu, YouTube TV , and Sling TV who all have over 2 million subscribers. That is a lot of trademarks considering the fact that each console lasts about 7 years of a product cycle, at the very least. Sony today announced that its live TV streaming service PlayStation Vue is shutting down on January 30, 2020. Maybe you've cut the cord entirely? We doubt it.

Samsung OneUI 2.0 Promises Less Clutter on Your Galaxy Phone

October 30, 2019

The Galaxy Fold has been out for a while now, after its issues got dealt with and it was re-announced. GalaxyClub says the new Samsung foldable might be launched as early as 2020, shortly after the Galaxy S1, and could cost less than the original Galaxy Fold.

Google opens up .New: Spotify, eBay and OpenTable on board

October 30, 2019

Google LLC is creating a new shortcut for business users with the launch of several new.new web domains for G Suite enterprise customers. For example, users could start a new Google Doc by simply typing "doc.new" into the browser. Microsoft have also joined the scheme, using " word .new" to create a new Word document. Google says that "with.new, you can help people take action faster", adding "we hope to see.new shortcuts for all the things people frequently do online".

There is a new Moto 360 smartwatch not made by Motorola

October 30, 2019

Unfortunately, within a couple of years, Motorola gave up on making smartwatches. While they have mainly stuck to the same design such as a circular dial and a stainless steel frame, there have also been some key changes. The smartwatch now comes with 3ATM water resistance, meaning you can take it in the rain, shower or for a swim. This is a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-only smartwatch with Global Positioning System and NFC for mobile payments.

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm that used messaging service to hijack phones

October 30, 2019

From around April 29 to May 10 this year, the suit additionally claimed, NSO used those accounts to place calls that deployed malware to "attorneys, journalists , human rights activists , political dissidents, diplomats, and other senior foreign government officials" via the remote servers.

Doping: Russia answers WADA but non-compliance threat remains

October 30, 2019

The attacks are the latest in a series of brazen Russian cyberattacks on foreign politicians, sporting officials and anti-doping regulators. This Microsoft announcement roughly coincides with a ban of two Russian athletes from worldwide sports.

Intel announces Core i9-9900KS Special Edition processor - CPU

October 29, 2019

Intel announced that its new flagship, the 9900KS will launch tomorrow on October 30th. Keep in mind this is an exclusive processor and will be available in limited quantities. While the Core i9-9900K has a TDP rating of 95 watts, the special edition Core i9-9900KS has a TDP rating of 127 watts. "This processor demonstrates another innovation milestone for Intel, following last year's limited edition 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8086K." said Frank Soqui, vice president and general manager of ...

EA games coming to Steam including Apex Legends and EA Access | VGC

October 29, 2019

That platform has its own subscription service, Origin Access, which is similar to EA Access in many ways, but it differs in that it contains a basic tier and a premium tier. For the time being, though, you won't be able to launch games you bought on Origin through Steam. If you've been itching to play EA video games but just don't want to go through the Origin launcher, there's great news.

YouTube Music is Going PWA

October 29, 2019

YouTube Music for iOS has also been updated to version 3.39 with the ability to control your music directly using Siri - similar to how apps such as Apple Music and Spotify leverage Apple's digital assistant. It's a shame that the widget is so lackluster, and that there's only one design available (compared to three for Google Play Music). Aside from the updated YouTube Music for Android , YouTube Music on desktops have received the PWA (Progressive Web App) version that is now rolling ...

Apple ramps up smart home efforts to take on Amazon, Google

October 29, 2019

It sounds like this new smart home team - which Bloomberg reports is led by Andreas Gal, who came into the company via Apple's acquisition of Silk Labs - is looking into whether Apple should make its own products like door locks, lights, and home security cameras.

Xiaomi Mi Watch with Apple Watch-like design launching on November 5

October 29, 2019

Xiaomi Mi Watch will be available in two colour options of black and silver. As you can see from the image above, Mi Watch seems to be heavily inspired by Apple Watch. In terms of specifications, Xiaomi Mi Watch is expected to come with eSIM support for cellular connectivity. The Mi Watch will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and it will have built-in linear motor, WiFi, GPS, and NFC.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Campaign Length Revealed

October 29, 2019

Call of Duty is one of Activision's biggest franchises and one... For what it's worth, several of the players affected report that they've changed their console region to New Zealand to access the game earlier than 6 p.m. On one hand, this is a clever way to protect the game from pirates. If you're one of the people having trouble with this, here's our COD Modern Warfare 2019 Crossplay Platform How to Add Friends on PC, PS4, Xbox guide to help you out.

This is the best Call of Duty Modern Warfare deal right now

October 29, 2019

In related news, a new update for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has been rolled out now allowing the addition of 64 player count Ground War on Quarry along with a fix for being unable to revive in HC Cyber Attack. Redditor, ( u/Jashy_Boy_ ) shared an image on Modern Warfare subreddit. Are you excited to play the new 50v50 mode? Well, 50v50 is the multiplayer mode, and Trainstation is the map, and none of these are available in the game for now.

Google Search To Get Biggest Update In Five Years

October 29, 2019

In the pre-update result on the left, Google misunderstood the search term, and displayed an irrelevant result - Google thinks you're wondering about visa requirements to go to Brazil as a U.S. "Previously, our algorithms wouldn't understand the importance of this connection, and we returned results about United States citizens traveling to Brazil", Nayak said.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro camera details revealed

October 29, 2019

Xiaomi is no stranger to smart wearables, as its Mi Band lineup of smart bracelets/activity trackers have been instrumental in shaping the market in several regions. Most mid-range and above cameras come with a dual-LED flash unit to allow for more natural light and we're not sure why Xiaomi opted for 4 LEDs. The announcement tweet also confirms that the Mi Note 10 will sport a penta-camera setup.

Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo arrives with new aero, same great Italian looks

October 29, 2019

The wheelbase is slightly longer than previous year (Ferrari doesn't say by how much). Like the 488 GTE, the GT3-spec now comes with a slightly longer wheelbase to reduce tyre wear and also make it easier to convert the race auto from GT3 to GTE.

Ubisoft explains how it will fix Ghost Recon Breakpoint

October 29, 2019

With the number of game bugs and the instability of Ghost Recon Breakpoint present at launch, the team will be addressing these issues as soon as they can. Additionally, the developer has plans to add AI teammates back into the game, but added that it's a "major undertaking that will still require time".

Google Home, Home Mini add stereo pairing support

October 29, 2019

The original Home and Home Mini speakers have finally gained (via Android Police ) the ability to pair with a second smart speaker for stereo sound and a wider soundstage. The feature is already available on a few third-party Google Assistant-based smart speakers - it is also a key feature of arch rival Amazon's Echo smart speakers.

Hero Dog Injured In Syrian Raid Said To Be Making Full Recovery

October 29, 2019

The United States took two prisoners during the raid on the compound of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, officials said on October 28. The dog, per one reporter, is named Conan. Trump has said that the Kurds provided some information "helpful" to the operation. Usually ranked as noncommissioned officers, a higher rank than the dog's handler and a way of instilling respect for the dogs, military canines are routinely part of sensitive and risky missions carried out by special ...

Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding coming to PC early summer 2020

October 29, 2019

This sprang up speculations that the game wasn't going to be an exclusive after all. Death Stranding is one of Sony's key titles in the run up to Christmas 2019 and they have a track record of taking older hit games such as the Uncharted series and The Last of Us and giving them up a polish for the next generation of consoles, so Death Stranding on PlayStation 5 is very possible.

Epic Suing Former Tester For Revealing Fortnite Spoilers

October 29, 2019

Originally launched as a cooperative player-versus-environment (PvE) title dubbed Fortnite Save the World , the game was quickly retooled into a battle royale title - dubbed, in the least imaginative way possible, Fortnite Battle Royale - in response to the success of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.

EA could bring its games back to Steam

October 29, 2019

How many of you would like to see EA games come back to Steam? . The implication of the image in this tweet is that players would be able to purchase EA games on Steam and store them in their Steam library, but they would still need to open the Origin Launcher to play these games.

Iowa Woman Dies After Being Struck by Debris from 'Gender Reveal' Explosion

October 29, 2019

The 56-year-old woman, whose name has been withheld, was attending the event at a home in Knoxville in the USA when an explosion occurred during the gender announcement on Saturday 26 October, NBC News reports. The sheriff's office described her as a wife, mother and grandmother. The sheriff's office is being assisted in its investigation by the Iowa State Fire Marshall's Office and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

PG&E Power Outages: 32 Counties Could Be In The Dark Through Wednesday

October 28, 2019

PG&E said the "potential Public Safety Power Shutoff" will affect approximately 850,000 people in 36 counties . Other counties to be impacted by the PSPS include Napa, Yolo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Tehama, Mariposa, Humboldt and Kern Counties.

Disposal of Al-Baghdadi's remains completed — United States military

October 28, 2019

Arthur Denouveaux, a Bataclan survivor and president of the Life for Paris victims' group, told the French newspaper Le Parisien "us, the victims, are not seeking revenge. "Our military and allies deserve strong, smart and strategic leadership from Washington ". "I think Adam Schiff is the biggest leaker in Washington ", Trump said.

Google owner Alphabet wants to buy Fitbit, report says

October 28, 2019

News of a potential Alphabet-Fitbit takeover comes after reports in September claimed Fitbit was contemplating a sale as it struggled to find its place in 2019. Add it all up, and Google could give Fitbit a much-needed boost and help it reach a whole new level in terms of its ability to launch premium devices.

UFC fighter's stepdaughter reported missing; auto recovered

October 28, 2019

Police said she last communicated with a friend on Wednesday, just before midnight. The teen stepdaughter of a UFC fighter vanished last week - and now her abandoned vehicle has been found damaged, police said. Aniah Haley Blanchard is missing from Auburn, Ala. On Monday, Auburn police released video footage of Blanchard at a convenience store before her disappearance.

Microsoft Relaunch Xbox All Access Subscription, Project Scarlett Upgrade Available

October 28, 2019

The Xbox All Access console subscription service has come to the United Kingdom and Australia , following its initial USA offering - with the option to upgrade to the next-gen Xbox Project Scarlett console when it launches at the end of 2020.

Apple warns iPhone 5 users

October 28, 2019

It was also the year where people were queuing around the clock to get their hands on the brand-new iPhone 5. IPhone users still clinging to their seven-year-old iPhone 5 or eight-year-old iPhone 4S models need to update to the latest software this week, or risk losing access to Global Positioning System, email, iCloud, the App Store and other web services.

Secret Air Force spaceplane returns to Earth after 780-day mission

October 28, 2019

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 5 or OTV-5 launched on September 7, 2017, onboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 vehicle. As of October 28, the total number of days spent on-orbit for the entire test vehicle program is 2,865 days. Each time the unmanned space plane has carried a mystery payload on long-duration flights in Earth orbit. "The sky is no longer the limit for the Air Force and, if Congress approves, the U.S.

Latest Leaked Image Suggests New Apple AirPods Pro Now In The Works

October 28, 2019

Walmart said its Early Deal Drops will begin at midnight on Friday and feature deals on electronics, gaming, toys, home and sporting goods. Presumably Apple wants to get them out soon enough to take advantage of the busy holiday shopping season, though there's still a slight chance they might be delayed until the beginning of 2020.

Apple overhauling smart home efforts

October 28, 2019

Bloomberg's report noted that Apple has added 15 job postings with titles such as "HomeKit Protocol Engineer", "HomeKit Software Engineer" and "HomeKit Partner Engineer" in the last month seeking engineers for HomeKit. Though Apple's smart speaker is still sold, it has failed to capture consumer attention the same way that Amazon and Google home products have. It also wants to encourage more third-party manufacturers to support its platform.

Space satellite crash lands in MI home's backyard

October 28, 2019

Nancy Welke said she heard a loud crash around 8:45 a.m. before she and her husband Dan were set to let their horses out, according to a Facebook post by the Gratiot County Herald . According to Gratiot County Central Dispatch officials, the fire department closed the roadway for 30 minutes due to a large balloon associated with the launch being caught in live power lines, causing outages.

Sony labels the PS5 as the "world's fastest console"

October 28, 2019

Original Story: Sony is sounding pretty bullish about the PS5 in a job listing online, calling the upcoming machine the " world's fastest console ". Cerny then revealed some of the console's specifications which includes AMD's Ryzen with 7 nm Zen 2 architecture with 8 cores. Second, Sony is including'elastic triggers' in the trigger buttons of the controller.

The Fortnite 'Black Hole' event broke twitch as well as Twitter

October 28, 2019

Hmm. No one knew exactly what was going on with the black hole, and that intrigue helped attract viewers. The event broke Twitch's record for most concurrent users watching a single game category at 1.7 million people. Overall, worldwide digital spending was down 1% to $8.9 billion in September, with console sales down a significant 17% on the same time a year ago.

Get a Nintendo Switch Lite completely FREE with a Samsung Galaxy A40

October 28, 2019

Looking to get something a bit more. powerful? In anticipation of Black Friday 2019 in the UK , PCMag has lined up a number of articles to help you navigate the sales event. GAME had plenty of bundle offers for Black Friday a year ago. For a limited time, purchase a Galaxy A40 (or other eligible phone) on contract and get a free Nintendo Switch Lite .

How To Get The Outer Worlds On PC For $1

October 28, 2019

We often write lists of reasons why big, prominent non-VR games should absolutely get official VR support. " The Outer Worlds is alright, innit". As you progress, you accumulate a band of assistants whose equipment and fighting styles you can influence, each of whom has some drama going on in which you can get involved, triggering stories that feel like mini-soap operas.

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