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India's Vodafone Idea says suspends internet, SMS services in parts of Delhi

December 19, 2019

HT has not seen a copy of the government order. When the users raised a complaint, the company replied that they have been asked by the authorities to suspend services in several parts of the national capital. Scores of protestors were also detained by the Delhi Police near Red Fort when they tried to march against the CAA and the Jamia violence. Once we get more details, we will update it here.

Apple's new Mac Pro is amazingly easy to fix, according to iFixit

December 19, 2019

The published scores indicate that the 8 core, 12 core, and 16 core Apple Mac Pro 2019 processors provide similar to that of the iMac Pro 2017 models. Basic repairs and upgrades can be performed with standard tools or even no tools at all. Other major components inside the new Mac Pro also use industry-standard sockets and interfaces, so there's nearly nothing proprietary here.

Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance to develop connectivity standard

December 19, 2019

The Connected Home over IP project is in an early stage of development, and it remains to be seen when the first devices supporting the new standard will be emerging in the market. One of the reasons for this is likely the incompatibility between different wireless interconnection standards and technologies, limiting widespread adoption.

Huawei to show off updated Mate Xs with 5G and other improvements

December 19, 2019

According to Huawei CEO Richard Yu, (via Frandroid ), the company will launch the phone at the end of next March - so, a month after the Mobile World Congress trade show, which takes place in late February - and it won't have Google services on board.

OnePlus will show off a concept phone at CES 2020

December 19, 2019

It looks like the company is remembering its roots by adding the word concept to its first-ever phone, OnePlus One. It is unclear how many , if any, of the innovative features likely to be on the phone will make it to the OnePlus 8 series but you would imagine if they don't they will before too long.

Galaxy S11 could face competition from a Samsung phone you weren’t expecting

December 19, 2019

Being the first mobile image sensor to adopt a large 1/1.33-inch size, the HMX can absorb more light in low-lit settings than smaller sensors and its pixel-merging Tetracell technology allows the sensor to imitate big-pixel sensors, producing brighter 27Mp images.

Amazon gives Alexa the ability to prevent families from arguing at Christmas

December 19, 2019

As a result, the tech giant has added a function to its smart speakers that encourages the virtual assistant Alexa to intervene with a "distraction technique". And most fights are between siblings or with Mom. The Information suggested that Amazon is putting renewed energy into "premium content on Alexa" including subscriptions and advertising: there's even the teaser of possibly "partnering with Spotify" as a prospect for the future.

'Night mode' phone screens with warm colors may be worse for sleep

December 19, 2019

This is because the eyes associate warmer and brighter colours with day, and dimmer and cooler colours with night. According to new research , the so-called "night modes" created to block blue light could in fact be the real problem, as people could be associating the blue hue with twilight, indicating that it is less disruptive to our body clock that first imagined.

Google Surprises Stadia Owners With Another Buddy Pass

December 19, 2019

As we already know, Stadia Pro subscription comes with free Destiny 2: The Collection along with three other included free games - Samurai Showdown, Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and Farming Simulator 19: Platinum Edition by adding buddy as their friend.

Google Fixes Data Wiping Bug in Chrome 79

December 18, 2019

Google released version 79 of its Chrome web browser last week, but a bug is causing serious problems because it's seemingly wiping the data some Android apps use. They advise against deploying it if they run WebView apps, however. Google is working on solutions, but there is not much those who have lost data can do at this point, according to hardware technician Steve Foley, CEO of Bulk Memory Cards .

Apple, Google, Amazon to create common standard for smart home devices

December 18, 2019

For years, Amazon and Google collected data every time someone used a smart speaker to turn on a light or lock a door and asked gadget makers like Logitech Co.to send a stream of information whenever someone turned on a light or locked a door.

'Free Fire,' 'PUBG Mobile,' 'Subway Surfers' most downloaded mobile games of 2019

December 18, 2019

Facebook has come under criticism for being a monopoly and there are calls for the company to be broken up, also there are calls to stop it integrating its apps like Facebook , WhatsApp and Instagram onto one platform. The rankings were released as TikTok , known in China as Douyin , looks to diversify its global growth by attracting users outside the US, its strongest market, according to a November Reuters report.

Verizon outage: Customers nationwide reportedly experiencing problems

December 18, 2019

The map shows some customers on the west coast of Florida are affected by the outage. Customers on social media said Wednesday morning that they were unable to make outgoing calls and were instead getting an, "All circuits busy", message.

Google warns Turkish partners over new Android phones amid dispute

December 18, 2019

Recently, Google released Chrome 79 update , but it stopped abruptly due to a bug that was deleting user data and refreshing mobile apps . Chrome did not delete old data after the migration. "This is the first time happened (other updates preserves this data)". They advise against deploying it if they run WebView apps, however. Google has been working with the competition authority to work out an alternative, but it hasn't found a solution yet.

FaceID Not Fooled By Masks, Unlike Other Facial Recognition Systems

December 18, 2019

What is Face recognition technology? . Regarding the masks: These weren't exactly the masks you find in amusing shopping malls next to rubber spiders. Mobile payment tablets were outdated. The tests at Schiphol Airport, one of the largest airports in the Netherlands, produced quite surprising results.

WhatsApp fixed a lethal security flaw that would crash the app

December 18, 2019

For iOS , WhatsApp version 2.19.120 includes the fix, while Android version 2.19.246 and above is no longer affected. It follows on from Check Point's previous research into how hackers could tamper with WhatsApp which provided security analysts with intelligence on how WhatsApp messages are communicated and how they can be manipulated.

Samsung has a 'camera plan' to take on iPhone's popularity

December 18, 2019

It is a very similar design to the Galaxy S10e . Adding to the list of A-series products before the end of the decade is the Samsung Galaxy A01. On that front, the Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865 also support 8K videos. Although an official event is yet to be confirmed, it's believed Samsung is planning to introduce the smartphone alongside the Galaxy S10 Lite at an event in mid-January.

WhatsApp for Android beta 2.19.366 brings improvements to Dark theme, more

December 18, 2019

On Android 10 , however, that's not possible. The feature is different to previous variations of theme support as it was included as a system-wide feature. It seemed like every app and operating system picked one up this year, with Android not to be left out. Filipinos opted for the dark side in the past year, since the phrase "how to dark mode " topped Google Philippines' list of trending searches for the "How To" category.

Instagram now uses AI to suggest you edit your post's offensive caption

December 17, 2019

It will not, however, block users from publishing their hateful remarks. Starting today, the social networking app will notify people when their captions on a photo or video "may be considered offensive " and give them "a chance to pause and reconsider their words before posting".

Sony's DualShock 4 attachment adds extra buttons to the classic controller

December 17, 2019

Simply called the Back Button Attachment, the new add-on bolts onto the DualShock 4's bottom connector. For the price of $29.99 USD/$39.99 CAD, players will have the option to experience better performance and versatility while playing. Developed by PlayStation: The product is tested and approved for all of your favorite PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR titles, and is built with the ergonomics of the DS4 in mind.

Ofcom mulls ban on sale of locked smartphones in Blighty

December 17, 2019

Ofcom notes that, currently, BT Mobile/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone sell devices that are locked and can not be used on other networks until they are unlocked. While Ofcom acknowledged that it is "simple" to switch between some broadband providers, it was not easy for customers to move to providers like CityFibre , Gigaclear , Hyperoptic , or Virgin Media , it said.

Porsche Macan GTS revealed, now on sale in Australia

December 17, 2019

Combined with a PDK dual-clutch transmission and the optional Sport Chrono package, the Macan GTS does 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds, three tenths faster than before. The standard Sport Design package with new front and rear trim and striking side skirts lends the auto a characteristic appearance. The front fascia is characterized by black painted elements - a distinguishing feature of all Porsche GTS models.

The name of the next-gen Xbox is actually just Xbox

December 17, 2019

The news comes from Business Insider who confirmed with a Microsoft representative that the Xbox Series X name revealed at The Game Awards applies only to that specific version of the console. As I'm sure you can imagine. We also know that the Xbox Series X will support all your current Xbox One controllers and peripherals, which is lovely.

Apple kills Rewound app that turns iPhone into classic iPod

December 17, 2019

The developer plans to make a Rewound web application as an alternative that can be used on the iPhone "without Apple's approval", and is looking for $ 50,000 in funds for the project. Called Rewound , we did use the app for a few days and found it to be a nice "throwback" with some issues in it. Rewound could look many ways. The devs say that this gripe from Apple is "less unreasonable' but that in-app purchases were a;ready approved before the app took off".

Samsung ships Android 10 in the US

December 17, 2019

After sending the big update of Android 10 for worldwide versions of the Galaxy S10 earlier this month, Samsung and operators are now starting to implement Android 10 for USA users. It is only a matter of time ere the other carriers in the United States send out the update as well. LG Chem is now the world's biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturer and also supplies to several OEMs including recently launched Galaxy Note-series smartphones.

Corsair Continues Hardware Market Domination, Acquires Controller King SCUF

December 17, 2019

Along with SCUF and Origin, Corsair also acquired Elgato a year ago, a company known for its streamer-friendly capture equipment and other PC wares. SCUF will continue to exist as its own thing and Duncan Ironmonger, the company's founder and CEO, has referenced the acquisition more as joining forces rather than Corsair running things.

Adobe announces Select Subject feature in Photoshop on the iPad

December 17, 2019

The update should soon be available in the App Store for all Photoshop customers on iPad. "Select Subject uses the Adobe Sensei AI machine learning technology to enable you to automatically select the subject of an image to speed up complex selections", reads the blog post.

The best iPhone XR deals around somehow just got even better...again

December 17, 2019

Now information has come out that the company will keep the price of iPhone with 5G connectivity in 2020 as compared to the previous devices. While, Apple has now until the 5G network that the iPhone ranging authoritative information shared is not.

Save $10 on Apple Arcade with the new yearly subscription option

December 17, 2019

As MacRumors reports , Apple chose to quietly introduce a yearly subscription option for Arcade with the main incentive being a lower overall price for the extended term. That's partially because of Apple Arcade's strict criteria to only include new games as a way to distinguish itself from other gaming services.

Two men plead guilty to running large illegal streaming sites

December 17, 2019

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Friday that it has shut down two Las Vegas-based illegal streaming sites. Polo admitted that his website offered over 118,000 television episodes and almost 11,000 movies, more content than Netflix , Hulu and Amazon Prime.

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition adds Seth

December 16, 2019

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition is set to launch on February 14, 2020 and serves as a collection of all content released since the initial 2016 rendition of Street Fighter V. Tanden Maneuver (V-Trigger II) juggles opponents with a strange-looking portal thing, while Tanden Ignition (V-Trigger I) lets Seth spin around across the screen like an agile missile, opening the door for a parade of combos.

Windows Phone 8.1 app store officially shuts down

December 16, 2019

This is the same day that Microsoft is planning on killing support for Windows 7 as well, interestingly enough. It's nice that we're now starting to see the results of these changes, though if you're not in the USA the company says that Bing Visual Search in Windows Search will be available soon in other global markets.

Google stops Chrome 79 rollout on Android after bug 'wipes' user data

December 16, 2019

If so, have you experienced this bug and lost data? Google is addressing the issue with the highest priority (P0), and it says it is now "developing a solution to minimize data loss and deploy it securely". Part of the change in Chrome version 79 is the location where web data is stored. Some say there was a problem in data migration. Some Android apps actually run entirely inside WebView, such as applications built with Apache Cordova (PhoneGap) or packaged web apps like Twitter Lite .

Intel buys AI chipmaker Habana for $2 billion

December 16, 2019

The artificial intelligence chip segments of the Santa Clara company posted revenues of $ 3.5 billion this year, and Intel expects the market opportunity to grow 30% annually from $ 2.5 billion in 2017 to $ 10 billion by 2022 Putting this into perspective, artificial intelligence chip revenues increased by $ 1 billion a year in 2017.

CM.com adopts Google's Verified SMS service

December 16, 2019

It is planned to reveal the authenticity of companies on the Messages app by testing them on a per-message basis. To activate it, you need to install the latest version of the Messages app and Google operator services. When that person reads the message, it will then show "Read". So any messages between iOS and Android users will still be sent via the same old SMS standard.

Oil prices hold near three-month highs on US-China trade deal

December 16, 2019

Under the deal, the US suspended some tariffs on Chinese goods that was due to go into effect on Sunday. "Its about technical issues, know-how, technology.So there'll be a continuing situation". Data from China on Monday that showed industrial output and retail sales growth accelerating more than expected in November did offer some support for oil prices.

The Game Awards 2019 Stream

December 16, 2019

The festival begins today at noon ET and lasts until Saturday until noon. Now in its sixth year, The Game Awards is bigger than ever and will air live across more than 60 global digital networks including Twitter , YouTube, Twitch, Steam, Mixer and Facebook Live, just to name a few.

Xbox X Series: Microsoft unveils new console game concessions

December 16, 2019

And who would expect otherwise? Both the consoles can be used with controllers of either of the two consoles . Alongside Xbox Series X , Microsoft also unveiled the new Xbox Wireless Controller, which features a refined design meant to accommodate an even wider audience, and it also features a new Share button to enable gamers to capture screenshots and game clips easier than ever.

The Outer Worlds DLC announced for 2020

December 16, 2019

The announcement came in a post on the Obsidian forums titled, " A Special Thank You From Obsidian ", where the studio thanked its fans and supporters for their support. We want to take this opportunity to thank the incredible team behind The Outer Worlds . Unfortunately, Schofield didn't reveal exactly when we'll hear about the DLC, saying "details will be made available at a later date ".

Fortnite Star Wars Event - Complete In-Game Footage

December 16, 2019

Then J.J. Abrams himself (as an avatar) came out from the the famed Falcon to greet fans and then a floating display appeared. The gameplay footage does show that players will be able to deflect projectiles from the blasters using their lightsabers, as Jedi can do in the film series.

Resident Evil 2 might be getting a Resi 3 related update

December 16, 2019

But if you head to the main gate outside the police department, you'll hear a monstrous voice in the background shouting "STARS" - or rather S.T.A.R.S., as the Nemesis says throughout the original Resident Evil 3. It seems like you've got your reasons for staying put, so I'll trust you to take care of yourself. We are waiting for another statement from the gaming studio about Resident Evil 3: Remake .

Google Maps satellite images cover 98 percent of the world's population

December 16, 2019

But even that doesn't reveal the full extent of how much of Earth Google has now imaged. In its official blog, Google explained how imagery, the main ingredient of the map-making process, has improved. To this end, Escobar explains in its post how useful the tractor equipment is in imaging places where driving is not possible. Many know that the company uses Street View cars, each of which carries nine high-definition cameras that are "athermal, meaning that they're created to handle ...

Biotech company is sending cannabis to space to see how it mutates

December 15, 2019

Last Sunday, SpaceX's Dragon capsule delivery an early holiday package to the ISS , including a bunch of supplies and experiments. Instead, coffee and weed will be spent in space for scientific purposes. If no one's going to get high (it's highly unlikely) then you must be wondering - what's exactly the aim of this research study? Front Range will study them to understand any changes, which could have occurred due to microgravity and radiation in space.

New Frontier Pursuit, Moonshiners, Releases Today For Red Dead Redemption 2

December 15, 2019

PS4 players have early access to this all new Hideout, and can clear out and pilfer their makeshift camp for rewards. Like all Specialist Roles, the Moonshiner features its own unique progression path that unlocks bespoke apparel and accessories, equipment upgrades to improve the business, new weapons like the Flammable Moonshine Jug, and a unique ornamental design for the Sawed-Off Shotgun, new Horse Breeds and more.

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Announced, Coming Fall 2020

December 15, 2019

Dark Alliance will be the first co-op D&D game that will have players control Drizzt and his fellow companions. Check out the bloody, snow-covered Dark Alliance reveal trailer above. He always hid. So, maybe he's hiding behind some goblins and we'll see him later. If the " Dark Alliance' subtitle rings a bell, you're officially old enough to recall Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance , a franchise of tragically short-lived action-RPGs developed for the PS2, GameCube, and Xbox era of gaming ...

AT&T Launches 5G Internet in 10 Markets

December 15, 2019

The company continues to claim that it will have nationwide 5G up and running in the first half 2020, but what that term actually means in regards to AT&T's plans is still a bit nebulous. The AT&T 5G low band network is finally ready for consumers. 5G is only available on plans costing at $75 or more per month. Service is now offered in parts of 23 cities , including recent entries into parts of King of Prussia and West Hollywood.

Mortal Kombat 11 Joker Release Date and Cross-play Revealed

December 15, 2019

The Kombat Pack features six additional fighters to choose from, four of which are now playable characters: Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Terminator T-800, and Sindel. You won't be able to transfer it to another platform. The only game I can think of that offers this feature is Brawlhalla. Since then, a patch has been released to pave the way for Mortal Kombat 11 cross-play.

Unlocking the Mystery of Prologue, by Playerunknown

December 15, 2019

The game is the debut title for PlayerUnkown Productions, a new studio within the company, developed by Brendan Greene and a team of game developers and researchers based in Amsterdam. "Our point with this game is to give players remarkable and important encounters, every single time they play". " Prologue is the discovery of new technologies and gaming experiences".

Ruined King is a League of Legends RPG from Darksiders developers

December 15, 2019

Players will learn consequences received from messing with time. Watch the announcement trailer below. It's heading to PCs and consoles, from Speed Brawl studio Double Stallion Games. This time around, players won't just be contributing their cash to the cause, however, as they'll also have a chance to influence where that money is sent.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps slightly delayed

December 15, 2019

The clip's only a minute long, but it offers a look at the movement abilities and some of the foes you'll encounter. Microsoft has confirmed that Ori and the Will of the Wisps has been slightly delayed. It will feature a game disc for Xbox One, steelbook, piano collection of music, premium packing, and an artbook. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an Xbox Play Anywhere title which means that buying it on one platform will unlock it for free on the other.