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Resident Evil 3 remake could arrive next year

November 22, 2019

YouTuber Spawn Wave has published a video discussing a rumour they had heard about the next Resident Evil game. After Resident Evil 3 , expect to see more classics brought into the modern era. If we just continue to offer up the same thing over and over again, people will gradually lose interest with what we're making. Resident Evil 3 was released in September 1999 and was officially titled Resident Evil 3 : Nemesis .

Senators’ Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

November 22, 2019

According to the Ottawa Sun, Ryan left the team's skate in Detroit on Monday afternoon, with Senators coach D.J. He didn't suit up against the Wings and there's no timetable for his return. He has not played five games for Ottawa this season. Prior to his trade to the Senators in 2013, he saw his best seasons in Anaheim, hitting the 30-goal plateau for four consecutive seasons spanning 2008-09 to 2011-12; the only 30-goal seasons of his 13-year career.

Become Human for PC launches December 12

November 22, 2019

It will be playable with up to 4K resolution games at 60FPS with full mouse and keyboard support. Provided, of course, your current desktop setup has sufficient hardware to run the game at those resolutions and frame rates. Along the way you face thousands of choices, including moral dilemmas, which will make a difference to humanity's destiny as the game story draws to a close.

Spotify Lets Free Users Stream Music on Speakers

November 22, 2019

You could already listen for free on Echo devices previously, but now you can do the same on the iOS and Android apps as well as Fire TV devices, too. That careful rollout is now expanding considerably: Amazon's ad-supported music tier is now available in the United Kingdom and Germany too, through the Amazon Music smartphone app and FireTV devices as well as Echos.

Google Earth Now Lets You Design Virtual Tours, Create Map-Based Stories

November 22, 2019

If you want to try the product's latest story creation tools , you can do so by either visiting the Google Earth website through the Chrome browser, or downloading the dedicated Google Earth app on iOS or Android . This change to Earth doesn't quite go that far, but it does offer users a chance to use Earth to share their own experiences with certain locations. You can also collaborate with other people on the same project via Earth.

Use Google Assistant To Buy Movie Tickets Quickly

November 22, 2019

The technology to automatically navigate webpages is interesting, but this is something that will generally help only casual movie ticket buyers. In an upcoming update, which Google provides no timescale for, users will be able to use Duplex to place orders for auto rentals too.

Facebook Dating Gets Support for Facebook, Instagram Stories

November 22, 2019

Let us know what you think about this new feature from Facebook Dating! Dating apps like Tinder are helping you to search for "the one" and numerous people are using such online dating services nowadays. "We can leverage all of our robust monitoring tools that Facebook and Instagram have to detect inappropriate content and then they get taken down quite quickly", Hung added.

Spark Redesigned Gets Dark Mode on Android, iOS; Full Support for iPadOS

November 22, 2019

It can be turned on manually in the settings, or automatically detect whether you've enabled system-wide dark mode in Android 10 . Spark is one of the best email options on the App Store , and I especially recommend it for teams. Modern design, fast, intuitive, collaborative, seeing what's important, automation and truly personal experience that you love - this is what Spark stands for.

Apple's Online Store Quietly Kills User Reviews and Ratings

November 22, 2019

The Apple online store included the dedicated "Ratings & Reviews" section for a long time to feature all the customer ratings and reviews. Previously, Apple had been known for keeping negative customer reviews and ratings on all of its product pages, which reflects on transparency and integrity to its users.

Google Stadia launches with 22 titles on Day 1

November 22, 2019

Stadia is right now available in 14 countries - Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the U.S. Now, Google wants to create the same experience for video games. The console-less Stadia needed consolation after its rough launch yesterday. According to VentureBeat , Google Stadia can consume over 100MB per minute when streaming games in 1080p 60FPS.

Best Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro Black Friday Deals (2019)

November 22, 2019

Amazon is has put up a Black Friday sale on the all-new Apple AirPods Pro . Walmart is offering a Black Friday deal of a hundred-dollar-discount on the sixth-generation iPad, which is available at $329 for the 128GB model. Got a bigger present in mind for someone special? This year, it seems that the Walmart Black Friday sale has won over the other retail shops with its excellent choices of great deals now available.

Possible 'system intrusion' causes shutdown of La. state websites, internet, email systems

November 22, 2019

Many state agencies had their servers taken down in response to the attack, Governor John Bel Edwards said in a series of messages posted to Twitter . A state worker familiar with the issue says the systems were shut down because of a "possible intrusion". "That's not because banks aren't being targeted; it's because they practice better security and so are better able to defend against attacks".

Epic extends the current 'Fortnite' season to focus on holiday updates

November 22, 2019

The developer actually has big plans for the holidays, which is why it extended the season up to February. Use terms like "season 5", "season x", " chapter 2 season 1 ", etc. Epic's approach to live experiences in Fortnite has always grabbed the attention of both players and media. But if you've been handling your business in Chapter 2 since the start, you might be ready for a new season.

Google puts million dollar awards on Android bug bounty table

November 22, 2019

Google first introduced the Titan M security chip with the Pixel 3 . The increase in the reward follows private companies increasing payouts for Android bugs to $2.5 million , as reported by CNET sister site ZDNet. The Titan M wasn't responsible for stopping that attack, however. Google has now gone one up and declared that the company will pay up to United States dollars 1.5 million, or over Rs 10 crore to anyone who can hack a Pixel smartphone.

Twitter lets users `hide` off-course replies to tweets

November 22, 2019

Since so many conversations go off-topic, Twitter said , it wants to let people block out replies that are "irrelevant" or "annoying". However, Twitter also acknowledged that the tool still needs some tweaking. An author can also view a hidden reply and unhide it. The move is part of an effort to help users feel safe and comfortable while talking on Twitter , said Head of Product Manager Suzanne Xie in a statement announcing the feature.

Microsoft to integrate Google services into Outlook.com

November 22, 2019

At present, the integration is very much experimental, and there are some glaring limitations and odd behavior, but this is highly expected. This means you can attach files while composing emails on your Outlook or Gmail. You'll have to switch between accounts if you're signed into a personal Google account and a G Suite account. However, you'll have to wait for some time before you can take advantage of it.

Apple Silently Removes Customer Reviews from Its Online Store

November 22, 2019

Apple has quietly pulled customer reviews from its online store, AppleInsider reported Thursday. The change has taken place not just in the USA but also in the United Kingdom and Australia and applies to all Apple products that previously had reviews and ratings from customers.

Buggy iOS 13 made Apple rethink how it develops software

November 22, 2019

Many of these features would not be fully tested or functional, which meant "testers would go days without a [usable] build, so they wouldn't really have a handle on what's working and not working". The next update, iOS 13.2, introduced an overly-aggressive RAM management system that had to be fixed with 13.2.2 . Now Apple has sorted an issue where apps weren't able to download content.

Apple Music for Business Could Come to a Store Near You

November 22, 2019

Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) flagship music-streaming service is getting into the retail store background music game by creating hundreds of unique playlists for each client. PlayNetwork tackles these issues for clients such as Starbucks and Estée Lauder. Additionally, it's reported that consumer streaming licensing terms do not allow the playing of music in commercial centers.

Borderlands 3 Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot DLC launches in December

November 22, 2019

The mark? Handsome Jack's ruined casino space station which still houses untold riches. As the title of the add-on suggests, the new content will revolve around players joining Moxxi's crew as she attempts to perform a heist on Handsome Jack's derelict space-casino, which Gearbox describes as a "glitzy casino matching the massive ego of its now-deceased owner".

Xbox Scarlett Aims To Support Microsoft's Play Anywhere Scheme

November 22, 2019

There have been console versions of Age Of Empires before, with Age Of Empires 2 appearing on PlayStation 2 in 1999, before Microsoft bought original developer Ensemble Studios. You might have seen the promotion we did with Spotify [which provided Game Pass subscribers six-months of Spotify access for no extra charge]. The problem is of course that, like any real-time strategy, the game is very hard to control with a joypad instead of a mouse and keyboard, even though Microsoft's own ...

Galaxy S11 leak shows speed ramp-up x2: 5G and battery charging

November 22, 2019

Fresh from previewing the Galaxy Home Mini at an event a couple of weeks ago, Samsung has made another small revelation about the diminutive speaker. Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday introduced a new voice-controlled artificial intelligence speaker compatible with a comprehensive range of home appliances regardless of their brand or ability to connect to the internet.

Steam Sale today for post-Beta launch of Remote Play Together

November 22, 2019

Since the service is accessible on Steam Link and Steam Chat , you can make any supported game cross-platform and play it with friends on Windows, Android , iOS , macOS, and Linux. Of course, there are many other games on sale too, which different titles being showcased in Valve's stream over the course of the event. Late last month, we talked about the Steam Library update that had brought all the new features that were previously offered to beta users only to the masses.

Salesforce Unveils Software Using Amazon AI to Speed Up Call Center Responses

November 22, 2019

Salesforce has introduced Customer 360 Truth , a set of data and identity services to build a single source of "truth" across all customer relationships. Other strands of the extended partnership include the availability of AWS educational content on Trailhead and the exploration of ways to make Einstein Voice Skills compatible with Alexa and other smart speakers and assistants.

Half-Life: Alyx Takes Place Between Half-Life 1 And Half-Life 2

November 22, 2019

Alas, Valve also confirmed it's definitely not Half-Life 3 . You'll also get the game free if you own a Valve Index headset, so if you want one of those, you can find them here. Half-Life: Alyx mods are coming. It'll work with any Steam VR-compatible headsets, including Valve's Index, Oculus, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality.

Google to Acquire Santa Clara-based Software Firm CloudSimple

November 21, 2019

The platform leverages VMware software-defined data center technologies including NSX, vSAN and vSphere on a platform administered by CloudSimple for GCP. "The acquisition of CloudSimple continues to demonstrate Google Cloud's commitment to providing enterprise customers a broad suite of solutions to modernize their IT infrastructure".

Why PayPal Is Buying Honey For $4 Billion

November 21, 2019

The company previously owned by eBay says it's buying Honey, a finder of discount codes, for "approximately $4 billion". With public markets showing signs of souring on tech start-ups powering their growth through large annual losses, in the wake of Uber's disappointing initial public offering and WeWork's aborted one , Honey's combination of momentum and profitability helps explain PayPal's willingness to pay a multiple of 40 times 2018 revenues.

Black Friday 2019 VR deals - PSVR, Oculus Rift, & Valve Index

November 21, 2019

Oculus Connection has now entered beta and, to accompany its arrival, Fb has particular simply what intrigued features should have to contemplate fringe of the attribute. Higher-end AMD cards will eventually be supported , Oculus reps tell Ars, while weaker Nvidia cards like the GTX 970 and GTX 1060 models will likely not be compatible with Link in the future.

Apple cancels premiere of 'The Banker' over 'concerns'

November 21, 2019

This image released by Apple TV Plus shows, from left, Nicholas Hoult , Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie in a scene from " The Banker ". Apple abruptly canceled the Thursday premiere of its movie " The Banker " at AFI Fest . The film is Apple's boldest step yet into moviemaking. In a statement, Apple said the decision to cancel the premiere stemmed from issues with the film that came to light only recently.

House Committee Approves First-Of-Its-Kind Marijuana Legalization Measure

November 21, 2019

Most states have legalized the use of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes, however, and the results of several nationwide polls have concluded that roughly two-thirds of Americans support federally legalizing pot. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, voting for it and Rep. "Our marijuana laws disproportionately harm individuals and communities of color, leading to convictions that damage job prospects, access to housing, and the ability to vote", Nadler said in a press release.

Oppo unveils ColorOS 7 and teases Reno3

November 21, 2019

This in association with the new quantum animation engine provides more visual interaction. Oppo has now announced that the first phones to run ColorOS 7 out of the box will fall under the Oppo Reno 3 series. Starting with the icons, Oppo is bringing a more rounded design combined with lighter colors and support for re-sizing. The company has also added new Art+ wallpaper to the software to offer a high-quality desktop experience.

OnePlus 8 leaks show the Pro version may have two front cameras

November 21, 2019

It now appears the standard OnePlus 8 might only have the one camera, but the Pro model will get two. A few of the key changes that we can make out from these diagrams is the presence of a punch-hole cutout for both single and dual front-facing cameras and a quad-camera setup on the back.

Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar are coming to Outlook.com

November 21, 2019

Although there were some rough edges, he successfully linked his Google account and got access to Gmail, Drive, and Calendar data inside Outlook. We're not seeing this on our Outlook.com emails accounts yet, so this could be a gradual rollout.

Apple's Slinging Phone Cases For $200 Because Of Course

November 21, 2019

Apple has launched new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Pro , and iPhone 11 Pro Max . The Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro is compatible with lightning port and also supports the much faster USB-PD charger.

Energy Startup Creates Solar Energy Hot Enough for Industrial Processes

November 21, 2019

Heliogen, a secretive clean energy company backed by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates , said Tuesday it's discovered a way to use a field of mirrors and artificial intelligence for a solar breakthrough that could replace the use of fossil fuels needed for industrial heat applications and cut back on Carbon dioxide emissions.

Black Friday 2019: best deals under $50

November 21, 2019

Brands such as BOB, Albee Baby, Contours, and more offer double and even triple strollers meant to help parents in taking their twins or triplets to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and comfortable carriage. Top retail stores Walmart and Amazon run the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales each year and offer significant discounts on a wide range of products.

Half-Life: Alyx is Valve's next big game - and it's in VR

November 21, 2019

More details will be revealed on November 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT. The gaming magazine got hold of a transcript of Geoff Keighley's speech at The Game Awards (scheduled for 12 Dec) mentioning the title. "So we have to figure out what's the best fit, what (sic) plays to the strengths of VR". " Alyx " is presumably a reference to Alyx Vance, a friend and companion to the protagonist Gordon Freeman in the previous Half-Life games.

Switch Lite Gets an Official Case

November 21, 2019

The Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover also comes with a screen protector just in case any little scratchy bits make their way in under the top bit. "Our intent with Nintendo Switch Lite is absolutely to reach a more expanded audience and to do so by offering a more dedicated gaming device for those that were really looking for that experience".

Apple's new iPhone 11 Smart Battery Case has a dedicated camera button

November 20, 2019

Apple's iPhones haven't been known for having the best battery life, so past year the company introduced its own battery cases. Much like previous Apple-made battery cases , they have a hump on the back, connect directly to Lightning inside, can be wirelessly charged, come in black or white, and this time promise up to 50% more battery life.

PlayStation: PS4 Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019 deals announced by Sony

November 20, 2019

One of the biggest deals arrives via a PS4 package complete with The Last Of Us Remastered , Horizon Zero Dawn, and God Of War , totaling at $199.99 US or $249.99 CAD. Where did Black Friday come from? Sony is promising 25 for each cent off the charge of a a person-calendar year subscription, which appears to be to be the norm today.

Early Black Friday deal: Apple Watch Series 4 hits lowest price ever

November 20, 2019

With Thanksgiving arriving later than normal this year, plenty of retailers are unveiling their Black Friday deals a bit on the early side, in order to tide people over. We all know that major deals on Apple products can be a rare find. Ahead of their Black Friday sales, which are due to start this Friday, November 22, Amazon has launched its Black Friday Countdown deals - some of which will only last a few hours, while others will last for anywhere between a day and two weeks.

Apple is holding a surprise event in December, but don't expect much

November 20, 2019

Apple might be looking to kick off a new tradition with this event. If you love music and you are passionate about writing code, and want to work with world-class engineering teams that ship to millions of users, the Media Apps team is the place for you.

Samsung released Star Wars edition Galaxy Note 10+ pricing at ~RM5410

November 20, 2019

The volume rocker and the power button on this device are both bright red, as well. We're hesitant to call this the Galaxy Fold 2, for one primary reason: current rumours seem to indicate that this particular device is going to be a clamshell folding device, not one that folds horizontally like a book.

Narrowband IOT Chipset Market - How the Business Will Grow in 2025?

November 20, 2019

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Microsoft Teams surpasses 20 million daily active users, rival Slack slips

November 20, 2019

Slack did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Microsoft is in a fierce popularity contest with Slack. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft says that its own workplace collaboration service Teams now has more than 20 million daily active users.

Google Assistant adds a curated news playlist called "Your News Update"

November 20, 2019

Google's software will then play a mix of stories for the listener, like an global news story or a sports update. So rather than dealing with an unwieldy hourlong broadcast or podcast, Google Assistant is working clips focused on a specific piece of news.

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Features Headed Out to Older Samsung Wearable Devices

November 20, 2019

New and more customizable watch faces are in tow along with re-designed UX. The South Korean tech giant is introducing 24 new sub-dials and complications for the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active in addition to its "My Style" feature that lets you set watch backgrounds created to match the clothes you're wearing.

Realme X2 Pro, Realme 5s launched in India

November 20, 2019

The rest of the specs on the Realme 5s are unchanged. The Realme X2 Pro has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a narrow-bezel design that runs at 90Hz by default and can be toned down to run at 60Hz. 13,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB variant. It is important to reiterate that this is pure speculation from our end. Both the devices will be available on Flipkart and the e-commerce giant has already revealed key specifications.

Google, Samsung patch critical Android camera flaw

November 20, 2019

Checkmarx submitted this vulnerability report to Android's Security team at Google in July. With this in mind, the researchers said hackers could create a malicious app that gets storage access, and from there gain access to the camera apps' intents without permission from the user.

Republicans target military witness in Trump impeachment probe

November 20, 2019

A US Army officer and key impeachment witness saw his loyalty called into question by Republicans on Tuesday, as he testified that President Donald Trump made inappropriate demands on his Ukrainian counterpart for dirt on rival Democrats.

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