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Call of Duty: Mobile Brought Back Controller Support

November 29, 2019

Call of Duty: Mobile , Activision's iOS and Android version of the popular franchise, has added a free Zombies mode to the free-to-play title over the weekend. "It seems that this swamp is another location used for nefarious experiments, and you are right in the middle of a risky trap". On November 8th, Activision released a new community update that teased a little about the zombie mode .

No Man's Sky's eighth free feature update Synthesis arrives tomorrow

November 29, 2019

Synthesis , if you've not been keeping tabs, is No Man's Sky's eighth major update since launch in 2016, following on from Foundation, Path Finder, Atlas Rises, Next, The Abyss, Visions , and this summer's massive Beyond expansion . On a more cosmetic note, the game now allows for a range fo custom outfits and the ability to quickly change to a style fitting your feelings fo that day.

Lindsey Graham is quite right to investigate the Bidens, Burisma

November 29, 2019

Earlier on Monday, Graham tweeted that "Hunter Biden's association on the Burisma board doesn't pass the smell test", adding that "if a Republican was in the same position, they'd certainly be investigated". Democrats are now leading an impeachment inquiry into President Trump due to allegations Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate the Bidens by withholding military aid to the country.

Hulu’s Black Friday deal offers monthly subscriptions for just $1.99

November 29, 2019

Normally, Disney + ($6.99), Hulu with Limited Commercials ($5.99) and ESPN+ ($4.99) are $18 a month, but when you bundle them - the price drops to just $12.99 a month. A basic Hulu subscription gives you access to stream thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows, including Hulu Originals like The Handmaid's Tale , Future Man , and Marvel Runaways .

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Prices Get Slashed by $100

November 29, 2019

That makes the celebs look relish aspects of sunshine, in desire to streaks, nonetheless it introduces a host of other problems that desires to be solved. If it's too darkish even for that, the lens simply focuses to infinity. We've scoured countless deals on consumer electronics, kitchenware, smart home tech, fitness gadgets, toys, and more to make sure that if there's a good deal going, we've got it covered.

Kohl’s Black Friday Sale Starts Now & Includes Half-Off A Dyson Vacuum

November 29, 2019

We will help you out every step of the way. The brand houses almost everything from fashion to beauty to home decor to electronics to. Direct price drops won't be the only way to save at Kohl's during the holiday. Costco is offering up to $300 off Apple computers this year, as well as Microsoft Surface Pro bundles with savings up to $300. In addition to technology, home essentials, groceries and apparel are discounted throughout the shopping season.

Jony Ive has been removed from Apple's leadership page

November 28, 2019

But it isn't clear yet if Apple will appoint a new Chief Design Officer in Ive's stead. Apple design chief Jony Ive is no longer part of Apple's leadership page on apple.com, as spotted by The Verge . He's no Jony Ive, but who is? He was responsible for designing some of Apple's best-selling products, including the iPod, iMac and iPad. To what extent LoveFrom will actually participate in the design process for Apple products is, obviously, the big unknown here.

New light on timing of Trump's release of Ukraine aid

November 28, 2019

The allegations revolve around a July 25 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy . "At base, the president has a choice to make", Nadler said . Cipollone and his deputy John A. Eisenberg claimed the administration did not need to reveal the complaint due to executive privilege. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney tweeted that Democrats "have chose to give @realDonaldTrump the right to question liberal law professors, but not any fact ...

Best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch, Lite, and games

November 28, 2019

Starting now and running until December 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT, the Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals promotion offers up to 50% off the digital versions of select Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games. But two and a half years after the Nintendo Switch was released, we were really hoping for a better Black Friday deal than a free launch title. With the Xbox One S, we saw the console hit that magic £170 sweet spot with a couple of controllers included.

Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users globally

November 28, 2019

The issue has been seen across the world , although, it does not appear to affect all users the same. As the popular social media networks experienced the issues, many took to Twitter , which is still up and running. Like I got WiFi but it's saying can't refresh feed and won't load stories and my page ain't loading. And one joked: " Black Friday hitting hard on Facebook ".

Xbox Games with Gold lineup for December confirmed

November 28, 2019

Then on December 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD ($14.99 ERP) for free through December 31st. Welcome, Xbox Live Gold members, to Jurassic World! Toy Story 3 is obviously a movie tie-in that is mostly aimed at the younger players. Battle destiny across generations as Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light.

PlayStation Plus games for December 2019 announced

November 28, 2019

This is an intense first-person-shooter from game developer Respawn Entertainment who made that popular battle royale Apex Legends . The December 2019 PlayStation Plus games have been revealed officially by Sony after they leaked earlier today.

The best Surface Laptop 3 is $200 off now for Black Friday

November 28, 2019

Spending Lab earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided. Magnus McDonald, Director of Product and Category Management at O2 said: "We're committed to ensuring our customers have access to the best technology which is why we're proud to be the exclusive United Kingdom network operator of the brand new Microsoft Surface Pro X ".

Xiaomi Reports Slowest Quarterly Revenue Growth Since July 2018 Listing

November 28, 2019

Apple is registering a noticeable but not unexpected decline in sales, as people are looking for value-oriented options and possibly holding out for 5G-ready iPhones that are expected to kickstart the next smartphone "supercycle" in 2020. Adjusted net profit grew 20.3% to 3.47 billion yuan. Jun said the company will launch at least 10 5G compatible smartphones next year. The global smartphone market continued to shrink in the three months to the end of September, contracting around ...

Android 10 beta for Samsung Galaxy S9, Note 9 starts rolling out

November 28, 2019

SamMobile reports that betas for both devices don't include Bixby Routines, the new feature of Samsung's smart assistant that allowed users to automate tasks based on certain conditions. PlayGalaxy Link connects your phone directly to your PC using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Additionally, PlayGalaxy Link employs "Adaptive FPS" to improve connectivity in low-quality network environments.

Valve discontinues its Steam Controller - Hardware

November 28, 2019

The signature controller had been slashed by 90 per cent from £39.99 to £4.00 here in the United Kingdom (but you would have to add postage). When a user visits a website that tracks activity on Steam; Hundreds of games have been removed and shared it through Reddit .

Iran says army and Guards helped quell unrest, blames 'U.S. agents'

November 28, 2019

Addressing thousands of demonstrators in the capital on Monday, General Hossein Salami accused the U.S., the United Kingdom , Israel and Saudi Arabia of stoking the unrest, in which dozens were killed by Iran's security forces. Riots by a small number who had taken advantage of legitimate public protests against the increase in gas price hike were directed at sowing chaos through targeted attacks on public and private properties, forcing law enforcement forces to step in to stop ...

Apple asks little known Chinese supplier to double AirPods Pro production

November 28, 2019

At the moment, it looks like the AirPods Pro earphones are further strengthening Apple's position in the true wireless earphones market. You can either go scrounging for a 2015 MacBook Pro-a Mac I grew quite fond of-or deal with a cheaper, less-powerful alternative: the 2017 MacBook Air , now on sale for $US300 ($443) off .

Iran supreme leader says protests a ‘conspiracy’

November 28, 2019

He also said the unrest, initially sparked by fuel price hikes but which then spiralled, had been completely quelled. London-based Amnesty International said on Monday that 143 people were killed and up to 7,000 arrested, citing what it said were "credible reports".

Pokemon Sword and Shield trailer reveals Gigantamax Snorlax

November 28, 2019

Gigantamax Snorlax is so big he's like a small island. Gigantamax Snorlax is not now available in the game, but for a short time soon, it will be. According to The Pokemon Company's official announcement, "Gigantamax Snorlax will appear in Max Raid Battles from Wednesday, December 4, until early January (subject to change)".

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Season 1 Pass

November 28, 2019

Season One is being touted as "the biggest free content drop in Call of Duty history", as Activision doubles down on its new monetization strategy . And of course, Infected is a classic multiplayer mode that pits Survivors against one player with the goal of Infecting the others. And finally, get ready for two new weapons: The Ram-7, a fully automatic assault rifle and the Holger-26, an LMG with an integrated drum magazine, ideal for carrying more ammo.

Apple expected to dominate 5G smartphones in 2020

November 28, 2019

Notably, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are actually slightly thicker and heavier than the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, respectively, as Apple added larger batteries in this year's devices. The Y-OCTA technology uses on-cell touch sensing, so it doesnt require a separate touch-sensitive layer. Among the benefits of Y-OCTA is a reduction of layers in the overall panel, which allows it to be thinner and cheaper to produce.

France wants China to close Xinjiang detention camps

November 28, 2019

And what's that? In her videos , Aziz is describing the Uighur crisis. "And secondly, I realized that using the makeup trick would be a great disguise to protect my video from being taken down". But the video's creator, Feroza Aziz, said this week that TikTok had suspended her account after she posted the clip. China has been accused of a brutal crackdown on its Muslim minority, especially in the last three years.

MediaTek Dimensity 1000 7nm SoC with integrated 5G announced

November 28, 2019

If everything goes well, Ulefone will soon share new details about the phone with its 5G ruggedness, but this phone will certainly come with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000. The new Dimensity chip is meant to make a distinction between the Helio series for 4G SoCs and Dimensity for 5G SoCs. Those networks, operating below 6GHz, are still very rare in the US.

Hurry! Apple's new AirPods Pro are now $235 at Amazon

November 28, 2019

The report adds that Apple has also asked Luxshare and fellow Chinese manufacturer Goertek to boost production of the regular AirPods at their Vietnam-based factories, although it is unclear by how much. The Wireless Charging Case will alone cost Rs 7,500. That said, the success of Apple's AirPods warrants some specific attention, especially given that the wireless earbuds continue to be incredibly popular with consumers.

Follow these Black Friday dos and dont's for stress-free shopping

November 28, 2019

Amazon has an insane number of Black Friday deals this year , and we've seen several one-day flash sales pop up days before Thanksgiving on hot gifts like L.O.L. And don't just roam from store to store. Lastly don't get involved in a Black Friday brawl or argument. But you can snag certain Black Friday TV deals online starting late on Wednesday night, and some TV sales are live right now.

Twitter to clear out inactive accounts and free up usernames

November 28, 2019

The company sent warning emails to users who haven't been using their accounts; if they want to keep their handle, they'll have to login by December 11 and follow the on-screen steps - including accepting the company's latest terms and policies.

Some Android Devices Get a Lock Screen 'Ambient Mode'

November 27, 2019

Much like Pixel Stand, there's both a lockscreen that shows the time over a Google Photos slideshow, whenever wanted. Google says that, for a device to support Ambient Mode , it must be running Android 8.1 or above and have the latest version of the Google search app installed.

Amazon files suit, challenging Pentagon’s award of $10 billion deal to Microsoft

November 27, 2019

Amazon, which also operates one of the world's largest cloud services companies - AWS - has filed a lawsuit against the USA government, claiming politics played a role in its loss of a huge Pentagon contract to rival Microsoft. In July, Trump surprised lawmakers and technology companies when he openly questioned whether the JEDI contract was competitive and responded to complaints from Microsoft, Oracle Corp.

More than 1 million T-Mobile customers exposed by breach

November 27, 2019

In the statement from T-Mobile, the ones affected by the breach are prepaid wireless account holders. The report assures the company's customers that the stolen information does not include any financial data, and the same is true for social security numbers and passwords .

Google explains why so many Stadia games aren’t hitting the promised 4K60

November 27, 2019

What some Stadia early adopters are now complaining about is a bit different: The fact that some Stadia games aren't running in native 4K (even though the video stream is in 4K) is quite surprising, especially since Google claimed that Stadia was the first next-gen platform, with more computing power than the Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro combined.

The Best PlayStation 4 Black Friday Sales 2019

November 27, 2019

With this fantastic deal, you get the console (obviously), a DualShock controller, alongside God of War , The Last of Us Remastered , and Horizon Zero Dawn . As you read the book so anyone can hear, the brilliant speaker will play pertinent audio effects and music to breathe life into the story. You can get the Apple Watch Series 3 on special at Walmart for $169.

Twitter will delete inactive accounts starting December

November 27, 2019

A company spokesperson merely said the affected accounts would be removed over the course of many months, and not all at once. Speaking to The Verge , a Twitter spokesperson explained that the decision was made to present its users more accurate and credible flow of information on the platform.

Tesla all-electric ATV makes a surprise debut at its Cybertruck event

November 27, 2019

With that, von Holzhausen threw a metal ball at the futuristic vehicle's front window and smashed it. That window cracked, too. Not only is it incredibly futuristic looking (the design truly was inspired by Blade Runner , apparently), Musk says the low-end version will go 0-60 miles per hour in less than 6.5 seconds, while the high-end version will go 0-60 miles per hour in less than 2.9 seconds-and a quarter mile in only 11 seconds.

Need Your Cows to Produce More Milk? Try a VR Headset

November 27, 2019

Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. A Moscow farm has chose to equip its cows with VR glasses in order to relax and feel happier. In other words, if the weather is bad, or the landscape a bit boring, the visuals in the headset have to relax the cows and force them to chug enthusiastically on the grass as if it were a lovely summer day.

Two OMB officials resigned voicing concerns over Ukraine aid hold, official testifies

November 27, 2019

Mark Sandy of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) told the House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry that an individual in the office's legal division quit in part over issues with the suspension of security assistance to Ukraine , according to a transcript of his deposition released on Tuesday.

Samsung Galaxy S11 - 100 Million Pixels & Support 100x Zoom

November 27, 2019

The first Galaxy S11 renders came out this weekend, so it's probably time for a Galaxy S11 rumor roundup. First up: the renders. In addition to the main camera of 100 million pixels (108MP), Samsung also equipped the Galaxy S11 + with a 48 million telephoto lens.

Special Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde takes flight

November 27, 2019

Sadly, the Concorde Edition isn't any faster than the regular DBS Superleggera , and it certainly can't reach the speed of sound (1235km/h) without assistance. It connects to a rear-mounted 8-speed automatic via a carbon fiber propshaft and spins the rear wheels only. Made in association with British Airways, the DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition features a number of visual enhancements inside and out and is limited to just 10 examples, all sold through Aston Martin Bristol - down the ...

Nobody Is Asking for VR on Xbox

November 27, 2019

Although Sony and its PSVR headset, which works with the PS4 console, has done fairly well, its four million sales as of March 2019 isn't enough to convince Microsoft to join the VR party. With the interest Valve's VR-only Half-Life: Alyx has garnered this week, maybe all VR needs is the right IP to show Xbox what it's missing out on.

Beat Saber developer acquired by Facebook, now part of Oculus Studios

November 27, 2019

Saber beat - sort of a cross between Dance Dance Revolution and a lightsaber duel, was released in 2018 - has become a breakout title scarce in most fields of VR gaming niche. We understand and appreciate the value that modding brings to Beat Saber when done so legally and within our policies. Regardless of what VR platform you owned, when it came to game selection, Beat Saber was is at the top of the list.

HonorView 30 launched with dual-mode 5G support: Price, specifications, features

November 27, 2019

The Pro-version sells for 3,899 yuan (550 US dollars) and 4,199 yuan (600 USA dollars) for different storage. The Honor V30 series duo supports dual-mode 5G connectivity and 40W fast charging technology that is claimed to charge the phone from 0-70 percent in a just half an hour.

Honor MagicWatch 2 Hands-on: Powerful, All-purpose, but Not Pricey

November 27, 2019

Plus, the chip acts as a power moderator to make sure you're getting the most out of the MagicWatch's battery. The watch features 15 fitness modes ranging from hiking to using a rowing machine. If you're concerned about having a watch that's both smart and stylish, Honor is catering to you with its strap and color options. If you get the 46mm case, the watch will weigh 41g and you'll be able to choose between Charcoal Black and Flax Brown finishes.

Battleborn Shutting Down Completely in Early 2021

November 26, 2019

From most players. It looked like a figurehead for legions of games that had not been stifled by a particular flaw, but had just made their debut at the wrong time. Once platinum stops being sold, can I still spend the in-game currency I already have? While the game presented an interesting mix of MOBA mechanics in both single-player and multiplayer form, it released too closely to Overwatch and ultimately failed to garner much of a playerbase.

Hundreds of Users Impacted in Twitter and Facebook Data Breach

November 26, 2019

The two companies were informed about this breach by security researchers. Users who used their Twitter accounts to access apps like Giant Square and Photofy are thought to be at risk. However, there isn't much people can do other than delete unused apps, clean up their app permissions , and hope they weren't affected. He explained that Facebook plans "to notify people whose information we believe was likely shared after they had granted these apps permission to access their profile ...

Amazon slashes the price of the model Google Pixel 3 to $349

November 26, 2019

Google will be discounting a bunch of its products, including the latest Pixel 4 and 4 XL, on November 28th. Deal on Pixel 4XL: Available at a starting price of $699 after $200 discount The base 64GB variant of Pixel 4 XL was launched at $899 which is now selling for $699 on Amazon.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake is getting all new bosses

November 26, 2019

Summons will fight on their own, so you can focus on dealing blows, though if you want to spend your character's ATB charges on the Summon's special abilities (which vary depending on which Summon you use), you can. The original Final Fantasy 7 came out on the PSOne back in 1997, and has sold over 11 million copies worldwide. The first part contains everything up until the party's escape from Midgar.

Facebook will pay you to collect your data

November 26, 2019

In a statement issued on Monday, November 25, Facebook product manager Erez Naveh said information collected will be used to improve products like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp , Portal and Oculus. If you really want that Facebook cash and live in the United States, you can install the app below. "We believe the best way to make products better is to get insights directly from people who use them", Naveh said in an online post.

Facebook's dark mode reportedly starts showing up on some Android devices

November 26, 2019

It has become a necessity for the users to turn their displays black during the night time to resist unnecessary exposure from blue light. Even Facebook-owned messaging app, WhatsApp , is reportedly working on its own dark mode . Open the Facebook application and see if you have active dark mode. In the captures included in this article we managed to activate the dark mode of Facebook through the forced in this way (ColorOS 6.0 has that adjustment in the beta options for some OPPO and ...

Detective Pikachu star Ryan Reynolds snaps up USA mobile network Mint

November 26, 2019

It only said its new owner will help Mint with its communications and marketing efforts, as well as with its strategic decision-making. Mint Mobile is a "virtual" wireless carrier whose service runs on T-Mobile's nationwide network. The Costa Mesa, Calif. -based company did not disclose the size of Reynolds' investment. Many celebrities end up backing junk science and things like designer headphones , but to Reynolds it makes sense as it is better to promote a "more practical approach to ...

The excellent Amazon Fire TV Cube is just $89 for Black Friday

November 26, 2019

The De'Longhi Autentica Cappuccino Bean-to-Cup coffee machine was priced at £399 by John Lewis on Black Friday. This year, Black Friday lands on November 29, followed by Cyber Monday three days later on December 2. Tesco Mobile has a sale for Black Friday that is promising to help you get your hands on the most affordable deals yet with top brands including Apple, Samsung and Huawei.

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