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PlayStation announces new State of Play showcase for Tuesday

December 06, 2019

The show will start at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm United Kingdom (that's 1am December 11 in AEDT) and will be available to watch on PlayStation's official accounts across Twitch , YouTube , Facebook , and Twitter . I'm not even going to try to guess what's showing up here as the bar is pretty low, but maybe we'll see more footage for some of Sony's heavy-hitters like The Last of Us 2 (like last time).

Motorola One Hyper Announced: 32MP Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Android 10 And More

December 06, 2019

But let's see what it offers. Thankfully, the device will be able to last up to 38 hours on a single charge because of its large 4,000 mAh battery . Both the front and rear cameras can use quad-pixel binning, combining data from clusters of four pixels for better image quality. The latest attempt is the Motorola One Hyper , which is essentially a budget version of a OnePlus 7 Pro .

Qualcomm announces updateable GPU drivers for Snapdragon 865 and 765

December 06, 2019

It also includes an ultra-fast "Qualcomm Spectra 480 Image Signal Processor (ISP)". 4K HDR video capture is also supported along with 720p/480fps. No, you don't seriously need that many megapixels in a single photo, and you probably won't get all of them.

A thousand memes, it launched: Baby Yoda breaks internet

December 06, 2019

If true, that's a great spoiler for both The Mandalorian and the greater Star Wars universe, no matter what goes down in Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker later this month. It is indeed highly unlikely that Disney won't be interested in further capitalising on the show's runaway star, the so-called " Baby Yoda ". There's hope yet though - The Mandalorian season 2 is underway, with Favreau directing an episode this time around.

Riot Games reveals new publishing label, Riot Forge

December 06, 2019

We're excited to welcome @riotgames to #TheGameAwards for the first time! Not content with expanding the game in-house, Riot has created a new publishing group specifically designed to work with third-party developers who want to create League spin-offs.

Nokia 2.3 officially announced

December 06, 2019

The front of the device has a notched 6.2-inch, 720p display with some fairly sizable bezels. The Nokia 2.3 will be made available mid-December. There's now no word for when the smartphone will launch in India, but I'm already skeptical of Nokia 2.3 doing well among Indian buyers.

Google's Pixel 3 and 3a can now transcribe and caption live audio

December 06, 2019

Android Police reports that many users have sideloaded Google Recorder onto non-Pixel phones, with varying degrees of success. Google is pushing out Live Caption to the Pixel 3 and 3a starting today, so if you haven't got the update yet, keep checking back throughout the week until it hits your device.

Focus mode comes to Android to limit distractions

December 06, 2019

Google has brought up some new features to the Focus mode. If you try to use any of the selected apps, the mode will remind you that the app is now on pause. Both Google and Apple have launched new features in recent years to help combat tech addiction. All you need to do is select the apps that you think were responsible for the last time you missed a deadline and put them on lockdown.

Gwent to be discontinued on Xbox One and PlayStation 4

December 06, 2019

You can not merge accounts; if you played the game on console and PC/mobile, you have to create a new GOG account if you want to keep your goodies. Poorna Shankar / A highly opinionated avid PC gamer, Poorna blindly panics with his friends in various multiplayer games, much to the detriment of his team.

Redmi K30 will have big battery with 1 hour charge time

December 06, 2019

The Note 10 comes with 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage whereas the Note 10 Pro features 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage. In addition, the price tag for the Mi Note 10 series is pretty low and this may just be a value-for-money device for gaming.

Instagram’s beloved cat Lil Bub is dead

December 05, 2019

She starred in ads and movies, and accrued millions of followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter . Been following Lil Bub since she was a kitten. Lil Bub also collaborated with Kelly Deal collaborated on a song together called " Shirtcrush ", appeared on Run the Jewels' Meow the Jewels track " Meowpurrdy ", and helped reimagine "The Super Bowl Shuffle" alongside My Morning Jacket's Jim James and others.

Instagram to collect ages in leap for youth safety, alcohol ads

December 05, 2019

At present, existing members will not be asked to provide their age because Instagram is not sure whether it would be too intrusive to ask, Reuters reports . This will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR ). Instagram Fools over the ages of users. When Instagram began testing hiding the like counts , teens and underage users started turning their private profiles to business accounts to access that audience data which exposed their contact info such as email ...

Persona 5 Royal launches March 31, 2020 in the west

December 05, 2019

Persona 5 Scramble, a spin-off hack-and-slash game by Koei Tecmo and Atlus , will be released for PS4 and Switch later in 2020, starring Phantom Thieves hacking and breaking through hordes of monsters in a dark Tokyo. It's also worth mentioning that digital pre-orders will come with an original Persona 5 Royal theme as a bonus and all the original Persona 5 DLC will be free for all Persona 5 Royal players.

Xbox Head Is Using a Project Scarlett Next-Gen Console at Home

December 05, 2019

However, it turns out that this might not be applicable to all of Project Scarlett . On top of that, there's resurgent rumours that Microsoft are planning two versions of their next gen Xbox , with a console codenamed Lockhart being a fair bit less powerful than the full fat Anaconda version, and coming without a disc drive.

Nintendo Switch Online Is Getting Six More Classic Games Including Super Punch-Out!!

December 05, 2019

This 3D rail-shooter and second installment of the Star Fox series was first designed for Super NES , but went unreleased until it appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system in 2017. Set in a world where civilization lies in ruins, the young protagonist awakes from cryogenic sleep and the adventure begins. In all probablity, this will be the final Nintendo Switch Online update for 2019.

Pablo Escobar’s brother announces a foldable smartphone for only $350

December 05, 2019

He believes that Apple has no right to sell phones at thousands of dollars when he can sell a foldable phone for $349. What most people don't know, however, is that Pablo's brother Roberto Escobar , who was part of the criminal organization, got out cheap by serving around a 12-year prison sentence.

'World first' cell phone detection cameras rolled out

December 05, 2019

However, Australia is the first country to use AI to catch people. More or less around 390,000 auto injuries are reported due to texting. Auto manufacturers and driving regulators have been developing different ways of getting drivers to stop this unsafe behavior.

Officer's body cam allegedly catches him groping corpse

December 05, 2019

The officers determined the woman was dead, and while one officer went to get something from the patrol vehicle, the accused officer turned off his body-worn camera and allegedly fondled the deceased woman's breasts, LAPD officials told the LA Times .

Apple's acquisition of Intel's smartphone modem business has completed

December 05, 2019

This is stated in court documents contesting Qualcomm's appeal of a US Court ruling from May 2019 that found that the company's licensing practices had "strangled" competition. IT Pro contacted Qualcomm but it refused to comment on the matter. " Intel suffered the brunt of Qualcomm's anticompetitive behavior, was denied opportunities in the modem market, was prevented from making sales to customers and was forced to sell at prices artificially skewed by Qualcomm".

Android malware steals money from your bank account

December 05, 2019

Promon said it found the bug whilst analysing malware that was stealing funds from users' bank accounts. Researchers have discovered several dozen malicious apps that have been exploiting the StrandHogg vulnerability. Promon mentioned Google has eliminated malicious apps from its Play Market, however, to this point, the vulnerability seems to be unfixed in all variations of Android .

Almost 700K to lose SNAP next year; no Hoosiers affected

December 05, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed changes that, if they'd been implemented past year, would mean 3.7 million fewer people and 2.1 million fewer households would have received help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in an average month, according to a new study from the not-for-profit Urban Institute .

2021 iPhone changes could be biggest in Apple’s history

December 04, 2019

Other iPhone users have previously reported experiencing the same issue in iOS 13 , but Krebs says he was unable to reproduce it on an iPhone 8. "You can also disable location-based system services by tapping on System Services and turning off each location-based system service".

Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 765 Chipsets

December 04, 2019

Although Bin didn't give any other information about the upcoming Mi 10, he also revealed that the company's upcoming Redmi K30 smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 765 . That's potentially even more important than the Snapdragon 865's choice of modem, since 5G really needs to spread to more affordable devices if it's to gain mass-market traction.

Focus Mode leaves Digital Wellbeing beta, gains handy new features

December 04, 2019

Focus Mode first appeared in the beta channel for Digital Wellbeing back in August . If you try to open a selected app while Focus mode is turned on, you'll get a pop-up reminding you that the app is now paused. Also new is the ability to take a short break with Focus mode , temporarily unpausing your apps for 5, 15, or 30 minutes. You can now schedule Focus Mode to turn on at certain days and times, so you can do not forget to stay off Instagram while at school or checking work emails ...

Rep. Devin Nunes files $435 million defamation lawsuit against CNN

December 04, 2019

Nunes sued CNN on Tuesday over a report alleging that Parnas is prepared to testify that Nunes met with former Ukrainian prosecutor general Victor Shokin to dig up dirt on Joe Biden . "Viktor Shokin doesn't know and hasn't even heard of Devin Nunes ". The Hill pointed out that "CNN's article did not independently verify or disprove the claims made by Parnas's attorney".

Amazon Echo Input portable smart speaker launched at Rs 4,999

December 04, 2019

Likewise, the new Echo can also be taken into the bedroom, dining room, kitchen... wherever you have a strong Wi-Fi signal. Amazon has never disclosed how many Echo speakers it has sold in India, but it has noted that the country is one of its most important markets.

Motorola One Hyper goes official with 32MP pop-up camera, 45W fast charging

December 04, 2019

You can order it from Motorola's website starting today. The phone will work on GSM-based cellular networks like the ones operated by AT&T and T-Mobile. There's also a low-light Night Mode, with around 4x the light sensitivity, on both cameras: that automatically turns on when the conditions suit it, but you can override it if you prefer.

IFixit's Teardown of AirPods Pro

December 04, 2019

Fix specialist iFixit has completed its teardown of Apple's latest earphones and found they're still not replaceable for the average owner. All that said, there are plenty of Android users who just want AirPods for whatever reason. So.is it worth it? . "The Pros pack a lot of features into a very, very small design , so if portability is your biggest concern, then the AirPods Pro are a fantastic premium option for people with Apple devices, use headphones for short, ~4-hour ...

Amazon Braket: Quantum computing as a service

December 04, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) is piloting a new 5G cloud technology launched in collaboration with innovation partners Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) and Verizon Technologies to help enhance the delivery of its Next Gen Stats to fans.

Rumor: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Coming to PS5 'Sooner Than We Think'

December 04, 2019

Near the end (around the 1:40:00 mark), the hosts are discussing possible release dates for future PlayStation exclusives. Sony is far from confirming any of the games that will be available on the PS5 at launch, or later down the road, but Spider-Man 2 is the kind of highlight they would emphasize during the PS5 launch event.

Halo: Reach has launched on PC

December 04, 2019

You can also get it on both PC and Xbox One through Xbox Game Pass . Halo: Master Chief Collection is now available on PCs via the Windows Store and for the first time on Steam for $39.99. Five other Halo games will follow, ending with Halo 4 by the end of 2020. As with the PC version, if you buy the collection now or get access to it via Xbox Game Pass , each game will be added to your collection as they release.

Jaguar F-Type facelift unveiled

December 04, 2019

The vehicle has also been equipped with a new hood, updated front fender vents and revised taillights. The heaviest F-Type is the full-house R convertible equipped with four-wheel drive, weighing 1,760kg. The R-badged F-Type employs what Jaguar calls a "comprehensively uprated chassis" with wider, 20-inch wheels and new adaptive dampers, springs, anti-roll bars and stiffer rear knuckles and ball joints.

Qualcomm Launches World's Largest Fingerprint Sensor

December 04, 2019

Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, Qualcomm Technologies unveiled the new Qualcomm ® 3D Sonic Fingerprint Technology. Further use cases of this ultrasonic fingerprint sensor include secure login to apps with sensitive information such as those of banks and even work emails.

Mini-LED may soon be the star of Apple’s product lineup

December 04, 2019

Apple's new XDR Pro Display contain 576 LEDs. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Now, however, he thinks Apple will release its new iPad Pro and a 16-inch MacBook Pro with Mini-LED screens within a year. In theory, mini LED offers numerous benefits of OLED screens without the usual drawbacks. Apple unveiled the iPhone 11 in September, showing off a handset with a 6.1-inch OLED display.

Michael Bloomberg Treats Self To Second, Flashier Presidential Campaign

December 04, 2019

Bloomberg's embrace of ending bail comes as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is being asked by Republicans, Democrats, law enforcement officials, and local District Attorneys to stop a jailbreak plan set to go into effect January 2020. Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait said the accusation of bias couldn't be further from the truth. "We will determine whether to engage with individual reporters or answer inquiries from Bloomberg News on a case-by-case basis".

Apple celebrates the best apps and games of 2019

December 04, 2019

The app takes the help of AI to deliver long exposure shots on the iPhone . Digital notebook app Flow by Moleskine was the top iPad app, while Serif Labs' Affinity Publisher publishing and design app took top honours for Mac . "The 2019 App Store Best Apps and Games winners reflect our global desire for connection, creativity and fun", said Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

YouTube confirms it has removed some Trump campaign ads

December 04, 2019

While political ads on social media do not adhere to different rules than political ads on TV, they have come under specific scrutiny due to their unique ability to disseminate - broadly and rapidly - bad information, and the platforms' inability to properly police them.

Best Black Friday phone deals: Save on Android and iPhone upgrades

December 04, 2019

And after the best iPhone 11 deal we've seen sell out this Black Friday, we're thinking these bargain 2019 Apple deals aren't going to be long for this world! Customers are free to use an existing Apple iPhone X or get a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus to use with a Sprint SIM card.

Google Creates New Messaging Service, This Time Within Google Photos

December 04, 2019

Users will be able to send messages containing a photo, to any contact that also has Google Photos installed. This way, users will have a chat feature right in the app, which should make it faster to share photos and videos with friends. You'll see this and a cleaner-looking Sharing tab on Android, iOS, and the web starting this week. "This gives you one place to find the moments you've shared with your friends and family and keep the conversation going".

Google co-founders step down as execs of parent Alphabet

December 04, 2019

Page and Brin note that now that Alphabet is established and its various companies are operating independently, "it's the natural time to simplify [the company's] management structure". As for Mr Page and Mr Brin, Mr Bajarin added, "keep in mind, they are not losing their title as billionaires, but they are changing their roles". Page and Brin announced the news in a blog post Tuesday, saying the company has "evolved and matured" in the two decades since its founding.

Pixel 4 will get December security update starting next week

December 04, 2019

For some of the Redditors , uninstalling the launcher's updates fixed the issue, saving them from having to wipe out their phones entirely. Key among these changes are a fix for static noise in Spotify, a fix for "background audio static" in third-party camera apps (like Instagram and SnapChat, where users have reported clicking sounds in videos), and support for dark mode in the bootloader display (which has been a bright, stark white to date).

Qualcomm's Newest 5G Chips Are The Snapdragon 865 & Snapdragon 765

December 03, 2019

Qualcomm ( QCOM -2.6%) announces the new Snapdragon 865 smartphone system-on-a-chip and the lower-end Snapdragon 765/765G. We'll bring you all the news from Snapdragon Summit as it happens. Qualcomm also announced 3D Sonic Max, the latest version of its ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for mobile devices. He did say that the two new Snapdragon platforms will "lead and scale" 5G and AI in 2020.

GOP report: Evidence 'does not prove' Trump pressured Ukraine for political benefit

December 03, 2019

Can you clarify this issue of the quid pro quo? While it's unclear which senior Ukrainian officials knew about the freeze ( Zelensky said he didn't learn about it until before a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence on September 1), Zerkal said she was instructed to "keep silent" about impeachment in general, likely out of fear of angering the Trump administration since the country is still relying on the USA for aid.

FBI Warns Smart TVs Might Be Spying On You On Cyber Monday

December 03, 2019

For many the big ticket items were smart TVs, but a recent word of warning from the Federal Bureau of Investigation may give cause for concern. Because every smart TV comes with their manufacturer's own software and are at the mercy of their often unreliable and irregular security patching schedule, some devices are more vulnerable than others.

Senior NHS staff urge frontline health workers to get flu jab

December 03, 2019

The number of confirmed influenza deaths for the season is now at 24, an increase on last week's tally of 16 deaths. Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of getting sick with flu as well as reduce the risk of having a serious flu outcome like going to the hospital or being admitted to the intensive care unit.

Android flaw lets hackers use fake login pages to swallow banking data

December 03, 2019

CYBER CRIMS can craft apps to steal bank login details thanks to a major security weakness in Android discovered by security firm Promon. Baptized StrandHogg , the security flaw allows infected apps to pose as legitimate apps, and researchers explain that all top 500 most popular apps available on Android are now at risk.

Samsung Galaxy A (2020) series will be unveiled on December 12

December 03, 2019

As seen on the teaser above, Samsung has also confirmed that the new Galaxy A series will feature a centre-aligned punch-hole display which looks similar to the current Galaxy Note 10 series. The successor of the Galaxy S10 is likely to offer a screen of 6.7-inch display and the smallest screen that will be offered may either be a 6.2-inch or a 6.4-inch display.

This could be our first look at the Resident Evil 3 remake

December 03, 2019

The artwork clearly shows Jill Valentine's updated look, as well as the ruthless, dreaded Nemesis. The rumoured Resident Evil 3 remake has suffered another leak. It was recently claimed that Capcom will release a remake of Resident Evil 3 in 2020 . The consistency of the design lends to that idea - maybe Resident Evil Resistance will be packaged in some way with Resident Evil 3 as a multiplayer off-shoot.

Huawei's Mate 30 contains no American parts

December 03, 2019

However, it seems that Huawei has already tackled this problem by completely excluding components by the American companies from its smartphones and networking equipment. These are detailed in a Wall Street Journal article that tells us, among other things, that The chips in charge of the energy management of the new Mate 30 are now from MediaTek , whereas before they were of ON Semiconductor.

Spoilers! Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order ending ruined by new trailer

December 03, 2019

You can pick up the PS4 or Xbox One version of Fallen Order for £10 off its usual £50 RRP. While fans might excitedly believe that the answer refers to brand new videogames, the response also leaves room for Respawn Entertainment to continue Fallen Order's story with DLC content or with a spin-off installment.

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