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Fortnite fireplace: how to warm yourself by the Fortnite fireplace

December 23, 2019

At the main menu of the game, head to the Winterfest Cabin, a new location that comes as part of the game's Winterfest event. Whilst at the Cabin, you can open a new present, which will award you with a free cosmetic. Once you've clicked on it you'll get a little bit of XP-I've got between 10-20 XP so far-which'll keep coming in drips and drabs while you're warming yourself.

Huawei P40 Pro’s periscope lens to support 10x optical zoom

December 23, 2019

Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Guru are set to start in March next year, and escapes surrounding the telephones have picked up speed. Ming-Chi Kuo, a TF International Securities analyst who usually posts predictions about the future iPhones, said in a new research note ( via MacRumors ) that the Huawei P40 Pro will feature a redesigned periscope lens with incredible 10x optical zoom.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Has Lowest Opening In Sequel Trilogy

December 23, 2019

It's a frightful finale - even worse than the final season of Game of Thrones - and by far the worst Star Wars film. Rise of Skywalker has received mixed responses from critics and it appears that fans are also having a fallout with the movie.

Twitter admits to data breach, warns Android users to update app

December 23, 2019

Twitter says that in order for that to happen someone would have had to inserted malicious code into restricted storage areas on the Twitter app. Twitter for iOS , meanwhile, wasn't affected. So, if you are an Android user, Twitter strongly encourages you to update to the latest version and to follow its latest instructions. It's already fixed the issue in the latest version of the app and is asking all users to upgrade as soon as possible.

Oppo Reno 3 Series with Snapdragon 765G Chipset Launches on December 26

December 23, 2019

The vanilla Reno3 is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000, while the Pro variant will have the Snapdragon 765G SoC at the helm. The Reno 3 Pro 5G also appeared on TENAA recently with the model number OPPO PCRM00 / PCRT00.

Twitter's Android app gets patch to fix serious vulnerability

December 23, 2019

The exploit could allow an attacker to "see nonpublic account information or to control your account (i.e., send Tweets or Direct Messages)". The social media platform informed users that while it recently fixed the vulnerability, it still doesn't have enough evidence to confirm that malicious code was in fact inserted into the app or that the vulnerability was actually exploited.

Apple secret project to build satellites could launch in 5 years

December 23, 2019

Former Google satellite and aerospace engineers Michael Trela and John Fenwick lead the team, say Bloomberg sources. Bloomberg says it could also mean that Apple is exploring using satellites as a means for more precise location tracking for its devices and Maps software.

Facebook removes networks tied to Vietnam, Georgia

December 22, 2019

The last is the distributor of The Epoch Times , which Facebook prohibited not long ago for shady promotion purchasing practices. Some of the tweets in question date back to 2016 and appear to be supportive of president Donald Trump or his campaign.

OnePlus announces bug bounty program with rewards up to $7000

December 22, 2019

As for the OnePlus Security Response Center , OnePlus will offer a reward to security experts who will discover and can report potential threats to the company's system. Until today, Apple was running an error rewards program based on invitations only for selected security researchers and only accepted iOS security errors.

Huawei P40 Pro to offer a periscope camera with 10x optical zoom

December 22, 2019

He has also clarified that the phone will be released without Google support due to being blacklisted by the U.S. government earlier this year. This year saw various smartphone companies releasing handsets with the best camera features. The smartphone also has an OLED display at 1440 x 3040 pixels. Other specs in my guess will include a Kirin 990 chipset and Android 10 out of the box.

Some leaked gossips about upcoming Samsung S11

December 22, 2019

Now the device has appeared at TENAA which is China's equivalent to the FCC, Samsung will make the device official at a press conference on the 19th of November. The hole will be smaller than on the Note 10, the leaker says, but not that small. It is leaked that the colour options might will include the following grey, blue and black.

Gov. Whitmer signs bills legalizing internet gaming, sports betting in MI

December 22, 2019

The laws enacted Friday take effect immediately, but wagering won't start for a number of months because casinos need to obtain state licenses. Now, online poker, online casino game, sports betting and daily fantasy sports will now legally be able for players across the state to experience.

Foldable Moto RAZR announced; a new take on an old form factor

December 22, 2019

In the United Kingdom, the Motorola Razr 2019 will be available on EE. But this time, when you flip it open, you're greeted with a 6.2-inch foldable display . Predictably, the device runs Android - Android 9 (for now), to be precise. There is a 2510 mAh battery inside (non-removeable, of course) that supports 15W TurboPower charging via the USB-C port on the bottom of the device.

New Samsung Galaxy Buds could be launching soon to rival AirPods Pro

December 22, 2019

And we're dealing with all of the crucial requirements for the phone right here. The report coming in from Europe indicates that the processor to be fitted on this Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855SoC.

Facebook will no longer use your 2FA phone number to recommend friends

December 22, 2019

In September, Facebook that it uses phone numbers provided for 2FA for ad targeting after that numbers provided for 2FA "became targetable by an advertiser within a couple weeks". In a statement, Facebook said it has been receiving questions about two-factor authentication and phone number settings on its platform. The beefed-up reviews of new products aim to minimize any data collected, document where the data goes and provide sufficient transparency around how products work.

Apple takes 32% and 66% - 9to5Mac

December 22, 2019

As noted by the research firm, Apple enjoys a premium user base in the USA, EU, and Japan which allows it to operate at an enviable profit level that perhaps other companies can only hope for. Separately, Android phone makers - especially Chinese brands which used to operate on low-profit margins - have boosted profits by expanding their businesses outside China and moving to high-tier price bands.

‘Pokémon Go’ will let you play with your monster pals 'soon'

December 22, 2019

This update will add an affection system to your buddy Pokemon that can be raised by feeding it berries, playing with it, and exploring the world with it. It's still a really cute feature but we're glad Niantic made a decision to add some benefits to the gameplay. Dubbed Buddy Adventure , this new system will allow you to tap into various benefits after designating a buddy Pokemon and improving your relationship with them.

Apple in talks with MGM, Pac-12 over content deals

December 22, 2019

The Pac-12 - the convention that features UCLA and USC - has had its personal cable community and has additionally licensed greater than 100 marquee soccer and basketball video games to ESPN and Fox. The Pac-12 Network has struggled for distribution ever since it was launched. Lee Berke, a well-known sports media consultant, stated that Apple has been sending a signal that shows it is a big-time sports player.

Valve Kicks Off Its Annual Steam Winter Sale

December 22, 2019

Some of the biggest games on sale right now include Dark Souls III , which is down to just $10, Fallout 4 , which is just $7, Production Line is down to $10, and you can pick up every Witcher game and expansion for less than $20. Disco Elysium benefits from 20% off and can be yours for just shy of $32. During the promotion, those who purchase the titles on sale and complete the holiday missions planned by Valve will have access to additional bonuses of the Steamville , a "virtual square" ...

January's Games With Gold confirmed, includes Batman, Star Wars & Tekken

December 22, 2019

It'll be available to claim until 15th February. To celebrate, 2K Games has released a Christmas-themed trailer that should get you in the mood for eggnog and casual mayhem. Strong in the original trilogy , last-generation, Lego sense. Play through all three of the original Star Wars films in the tongue-in-cheek LEGO style and humor.

China raises Kashmir issue at UNSC, demands United Nations observers report

December 22, 2019

As protests within a contentious citizenship law cult throughout India, police resorted to shutting down the net in cities in which demonstrators flooded the roads. "The not-so-hidden message in the new law is that the Muslim-majority countries abutting India persecute Hindus and other minorities, and that Muslims from such countries can not be refugees - even people like the Rohingya, some of whom have reached India after fleeing to Bangladesh from brutal repression in Myanmar", the article ...

FB building its own OS to cut dependency on rivals

December 22, 2019

Facebook stated on Thursday, they're exploring a chance of developing its own Operating System for smartphones and computing devices to influence AR Glasses . Based on reviews of the device, the best thing about it was that you could disable Facebook Home and have a competent, almost stock Android experience.

This could be Apple's next big bet for future iPhones

December 22, 2019

About a dozen engineers are working on the project, which might include communications satellites as well as next-generation wireless tech. The team is being led by Michael Trela and John Fenwick , who formerly led Google's satellite and spacecraft operations before being poached by Apple in 2017.

Google acquires Typhoon Studios to bolster its Stadia lineup

December 22, 2019

Journey to the Savage Planet is a first-person co-op adventure title, with an emphasis on exploration. This acquisition makes a lot of sense, Yes! they have a talented team coming from big studios but the main catch here seems to be their expertise.

Motorola Pushes Back Razr Pre-Order and Launch Because Everyone Wants One

December 22, 2019

Motorola isn't commenting on the exact date of the launch, but most likely it won't be delayed too significantly. Ironically, the subsequent demand for the device was more than Motorola was ready to handle, and now the Razr has been delayed.

The owner of the Nintendo Play Station prototype is auctioning it off

December 21, 2019

In a nutshell: The big three console makers-Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo-are rivals, but there was a time in the late 80s when the two Japanese firms came together to create a SNES with a CD-ROM drive called the Nintendo Play Station. Wouldn't you know it, Heckendorn pulled it off - meaning the Nintendo Play Station up for auction is, indeed, a functional piece of gaming hardware beyond its curiosity value.

Dino Crisis Trademark Filed by Capcom

December 21, 2019

The game marks the debut of Nemesis - a towering humanoid bioweapon designed for both brutality and high-functioning intelligence - whose dogged hunt of S.T.A.R.S. Fabiano in a new interview with Famitsu . But it still has to push its mainline best-sellers forward, and Resident Evil is still Capcom's crowning jewel.

The AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 Get New Firmware Updates

December 21, 2019

Apple hasn't specifically noted what changes have been made in the latest firmware updates, and no noticeable differences have been reported. The minor revision number suggests that it is a small error correction or reliability update. It can also help to connect your AirPods to a power source. Then touch general , then About. The two of them have a similar shading palette and use the equivalent application, which lets you alter the EQ of the music just as switch with the commotion dropping ...

Calgary police are charging after the disturbing video appeared online

December 21, 2019

Peter Siegenthaler said in a statement. The 31-year-old mother was arrested and the two children were taken to a safe place. 17, 2019, police purchased quite a lot of tricks from the public linked to a live-streaming video that had been captured through an on-line gaming internet build.

Google acquires game dev Typhoon Studios to beef up Stadia team

December 21, 2019

Jade Raymond , who's in charge of Stadie Games & Entertainment, explained to Gamesindustry.biz the decision to bring Typhoon Studios under the Google umbrella. Acquiring new studios willing to work on the in-house development of exclusive titles is crucial for Stadia to succeed. Meanwhile, our priority will be on integrating the team from Typhoon Studios into Stadia Games and Entertainment.

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T receive Oxygen OS 10.3.0 update

December 21, 2019

It will also fix the issue with the lock screen appearing even after unlocking the device with the password. Fixed the issue with auto-record toast messages in the contact app. You can turn on the option by going to Settings Display Reading mode . The OnePlus 7 Pro 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant has also received a discount and is available at Rs.

Oppo A91 Surfaces in GeekBench Listing, Render Images Reveals Design

December 21, 2019

The informant points out that the phone is very thin. And, the Reno 3 Pro 5G could use a similar camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor. Also, the phone's specifications have been leaked through Geekbench listing as well as TENAA listing .

Puma starts selling £80 shoes for playing video games

December 21, 2019

According to Puma's website, the "Active gaming footwear" is created with console gamers in mind, though PC owners will surely benefit from these magic socks, too. Puma's indoor footwear looks undeniably stylish and comfortable to wear. Just a few months, Puma collaborated with Playseat to develop a gaming chair, which will soon be available for $255 .

Foxconn to look into alleged fraud involving flawed iPhone parts

December 20, 2019

The Foxconn managers are said to have pulled this massive scam exclusively by selling Apple iPhones made out of rejected parts or defective components. A whistleblower apparently emailed Tim Cook to report the fraud. Hon Hai founder and former chairman Terry Gou (郭台銘) yesterday said that he was oblivious to the situation, as he has left the company, the Chinese-language Liberty Times (the Taipei Times' sister newspaper) reported.

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Platform introduce

December 20, 2019

It integrates Nvidia's GPU architecture and Arm Hercules CPU cores , as well as new deep learning and computer vision accelerators, delivering 200 trillion operations per second. The autonomous vehicle space has witnessed spectacular advances and billions in investment over the years. Sources familiar with the development reported that DiDi cloud is now collaborating with industry partners like NVIDIA to offer services in AI, transportation, video games, graphics rendering and education.

Facebook Is Developing an Operating System

December 20, 2019

It seems that the current version of the operating system that Facebook is working on is a part of the company's larger effort to make itself self sufficient and reduce reliance on other companies. This will no doubt require the company to pull up its socks, as going full time in hardware and software production might take some time to get used to.

Ford Shelby GT350, GT350R Heritage Edition Package

December 20, 2019

A year before Ken Miles set lap records at Le Mans in Ford's famed GT40, the legendary race auto driver and engineer made waves on the track in the first 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350 fastback coupe. GT350R models will feature all-black seats with red accent stitching. Ford Authority found a dealership in Sterling, Virginia that wants $145,890 for the Shelby Mustang .

Satechi Debuts Cleverly-Designed USB-C Apple Watch Charger

December 20, 2019

Satechi has released a USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock that will top up the Apple Watch using any powered (you guessed it) USB-C port. This charger is compatible with all Apple Watch models and sizes. Satechi says this is the "first Apple Watch charger with detachable USB-C cable". For the latter problem, Satechi does include a short female to male adapter to give some gap between the charger and the device.

LG Electronics Announces LG 2020 Ultra Monitors For Professionals And Gamers

December 20, 2019

Lastly, there's the 38-inch LG UltraWide (38WN95C) monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio pushing 4K resolution at 144Hz. These are 4K screens, again with an IPS panel that has a 1ms response time, and a refresh rate of 144Hz; although in this case it can be overclocked to 160Hz.

Apple, Google, Amazon are coming together to make your home 'smart'

December 20, 2019

This means that a variety of IoT (internet of things) devices operating on digital assistants such as Apple's Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa would work together and there will be higher interconnectivity between smart home devices.

Samsung's clamshell Galaxy Fold leaks out in dramatic style, pictures revealing all

December 20, 2019

Once fully opened, it should offer a screen of about 6.9 inches in 22/9 format. Further, the phone is going to be powered by the Qualcomm 855 chipset in all regions. Of course, Samsung hasn't commented on the latest images, meaning it's unclear if the device's hardware is final, if it's a prototype or if it's a Samsung device at all.

'CoD: Modern Warfare' Players Say Cranked Is Game's Best Mode Yet

December 20, 2019

It seems that players have enjoyed the game so far, since Activision has announced that it has cost more than 500 million hours of multiplayer play time since its launch less than two months ago. A free mobile game called Call of Duty: Mobile contains some elements from the Modern Warfare series and can be played on both iOS and Android. These would be striking figures for nearly every other franchise, although they are essentially par for the very big Call of Duty .

Fortnite Update 2.51 Released, Here's What's in v11.31.1

December 20, 2019

With the Fortnite update, the Battle Lab is available for creation. On the first day of Christmas, Fortnite gave to me: a skin of a Christmas tree . All of the Fortnite Winterfest presents are free to everyone, and it won't cost players anything. Epic also introduced "Home for the Holidays", which will briefly bring popular weapons and modes back to Fortnite .

Untitled Goose Game is now available for PS4 and Xbox One

December 20, 2019

Walmart are giving away memberships to Microsoft's online play and game subscription service this week - just purchase a standard $44.99 three month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate and Walmart will double your months for free! If you've never used Game Pass Ultimate before, however, there's an easy way to save even more cash and pick up more months in the process.

Realme X2 with Snapdragon 730G, 64MP quad cameras now available in India

December 20, 2019

Realme has launched its latest mid-range smartphone - the Realme X2 in India recently. Realme X2 comes in three colour options - Pearl White, Pearl Green and Pearl Blue. Realme X2 features a 6.4 inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) 19.5:9 AMOLED Display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Some early teasers revealed that the new Realme phone will come with dual-channel Wi-Fi and 5G support to deliver better connectivity experiences.

Modern Warfare Shipment & Vacant Classic Maps Out Tomorrow, Check Out This Trailer

December 20, 2019

Infinity Ward also revealed a look at the new bundles coming this week. With the launch of Season 1 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , we found out that not all the free content promised would be rolling out the same day, but rather, it'll be spread out across the season.

Into The Breach Is Free On PC Today

December 20, 2019

Epic's been offering free games throughout the course of the year as well, and will continue to do so in 2020, so now's a good time to get that dummy account stocked up. Meanwhile, the Epic Games Store is also running its Holiday Sale . Fans of Subset's first game should definitely check it out while they have the chance to nab Into the Breach for free from the Epic Games Store.

Does the Night mode induce sleep? Some researchers claim the opposite

December 20, 2019

There is lots of interest in altering the impact of light on the clock by adjusting the brightness signals detected by melanopsin but current approaches usually do this by changing the ratio of short and long wavelength light; this provides a small difference in brightness at the expense of perceptible changes in colour", said Dr Tim Brown, from The University of Manchester.

Borderlands 3 on Stadia is an old version from October

December 20, 2019

It's a marathon, not a sprint, for Google Stadia , the search giant's nascent game streaming service. Ghost Recon Breakpoint , which ships with Stream Connect, launches tomorrow, 18th December at 5pm United Kingdom time, also at full price from the store and also without mention of cross-play or cross-save.

Get Off The Pot! This Angled Toilet Makes Long Bathroom Breaks Painful

December 19, 2019

An illustration of StandardToilet's sloped toilet design. However, the main goal of the toilet is to improve the time employees spend on the job. They've created a prototype of a toilet that's slanted 13º downward, to cut bathroom breaks to about five minutes, or however long it takes the user's legs to get exhausted.

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