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Arkham Origins studio continues to tease new Batman game

January 11, 2020

It's likely WB Games will continue to reveal more emblems to complete this sigil. The images are accompanied by the text, "Capture the Knight". Warner Bros.is teasing the new Batman video game again, this time with another cryptic image published to social media.

Apex Legends Grand Soirée arcade event announced, begins January 14th

January 11, 2020

Events will include Armed and Dangerous , Third Person Mode , Always Be Closing (where the ring is constantly moving), Kings Canyon After Dark and DUMMIEs Big Day which sees a huge group of "dummies" invade the map that look somewhere between crash test dummies and jelly babies, with each mode rotating out once every two days.

SpaceX sends 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit

January 11, 2020

Elon Musk ambitious satellite system internet-beamed Starlink is not ready for commercial roll-out yet. Each spacecraft is only 575 pounds (260 kilograms). It moved right into a trajectory for a distance of approximately 180 miles (290 kilometers) above planet earth. Once complete, the onboard thrusters will gradually lift them to their 550km-high operational orbits.

Jio launches Wi-Fi calling: How to enable it?

January 11, 2020

Reliance Jio WiFi calling will work with all kinds of indoor WiFi networks and broadband services. The feature even works in roaming. My apartment in Noida has a patchy network and it was very hard to make calls. WiFi calling is used when the phone is connected over a WiFi network even if the subscriber uses a regular phone app. In Wi-Fi calling, the call is made over broadband, using the high speed internet connection.

Proposed bill would ban cellphone use for anyone under 21

January 10, 2020

The bill , introduced Thursday by Sen. "Cell phones have often been used by mass shooters of younger ages for research on previous shootings". Citing how state officials have decided that people under the age of 21 are not legally allowed or mature enough to possess firearms, drink alcohol, or smoke cigarettes, the bill says it is also clear that the same demographic is not "developmentally mature enough to safely possess" cellphones.

Enormous 'Mega-Fire' In Australia Engulfs 1.5 Million Acres

January 10, 2020

Sitting under the town's watchtower, another resident Robyn Malcolm said: "If it all goes wrong, we'll dash down to the wharf and get on a tugboat". Text messages are being sent out to people in affected areas in Victoria's east, urging people to leave if they were able.

CES 2020: Razer launches an Android/iOS gamepad with switch shape

January 10, 2020

Kishi is also built with cloud gaming in mind and supports Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service. "GeForce NOW is PC gaming in the cloud, transforming underpowered or incompatible hardware into a powerful GeForce gaming PC". You will then be free to use your own full-length graphics card, NUC, fan, RAM and SSD. The Razer Tomahawk is a continuation of Razer's Project Christine which was a concept that was seen back in CES 2014, however, this year we have the new Razer Tomahawk .

The clamshell Galaxy Fold 2 is actually called Galaxy Bloom

January 10, 2020

Now, the Galaxy Xcover was As far as Samsung's Xcover series is concerned, it is all about rugged smartphones made to last a long while in extreme conditions. "Bloom" has previously been connected with Samsung's next foldable , suggesting both devices will be unveiled at the event next month. Samsung will apparently be aggressively targeting women in heir 20's to whom the design resonates.

United States and Canada suspect Ukrainian plane shot down

January 10, 2020

A day earlier, Tehran said it would refuse to include the aerospace giant in its probe that has drawn worldwide attention and widespread speculation that a missile caused the crash that killed the 176 onboard. He said he did not believe it was a mechanical issue. "It's a tragic thing". "Somebody could have made a mistake", Trump told reporters at the White House.

AI-powered avatar at tech show touted as 'artificial human'

January 10, 2020

The name "Neon" for Samsung's artifical humans has been derived from the word "Neo" (new) and the last letter of human - "N". NEON can also be assigned a certain task or can serve as " individualized teacher, a personal financial advisor, a healthcare provider, or a concierge.

Google to offer Android users privacy-friendly search engine alternatives

January 10, 2020

It also issued Google with a record €4.34bn ($5bn; £3.9bn) fine. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . The four search engines offered to users will differ depending on the region and who is willing to pay, since Google will choose three providers (in addition to itself) based on how much they're prepared to give Google every time a user selects their product as the default choice.

European Union diplomats reject Indian invitation of 'guided tour' to occupied Kashmir

January 10, 2020

The objective of the visit , organized by the Indian government , was for the envoys to see first-hand "how things have progressed and how normalcy has been restored to a large extent" in Kashmir since August, Kumar told reporters in New Delhi .

Verizon ditches cable bundles for contract-less 'Mix & Match' plans

January 10, 2020

Verizon Mix & Match subscribers can also cancel their services without early termination fees. According to Bowlben, in the new configurations of the TV plan: "We fully comply with our contracts with programmers". Then, get TV the way you want it . Customers can also choose to add YouTube TV at Dollars 49.99 per month, with the first month offered free, or assemble a Fios TV package.

Amazon employees fired for abusing access to Ring surveillance video

January 10, 2020

The company has investigated four complaints regarding employees abusing their access to camera data over the past four years, Brian Huseman, a vice president of public policy at Amazon, wrote in a letter to five senators this week. In November, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of OR and four colleagues wrote to Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos to express concern about reports of vulnerabilities to systems holding "a vast amount of deeply sensitive data and video footage detailing the ...

The Best Tweets About Prince Harry and Meghan Marke's Announcement

January 10, 2020

This is required by the Home Office, which is responsible for security of the royal family . "For example, if you look at their statement on the wildfire situation in Australia, you see the use of the word 'ecocide, '" he said. Either way, with little idea of what's to come next for the Sussexes - particularly on how they'll become "financially independent" - the majority of Canada is cool with Harry kicking around in Rideau Hall.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX Will Arrive in March 2020

January 10, 2020

As you may have already guesses from the title, this will be a remake of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team , which were released for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS way back in 2006. Available on Nintendo Switch from March 6 , Rescue Team DX stays faithful to the concept of turn-based exploration through randomly-generated dungeons.

Mozilla patches Firefox zero-day reported by Qihoo 360

January 09, 2020

That means, the issue in the vulnerable JavaScript engine component can be exploited by a remote attacker just by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a maliciously crafted web page to execute arbitrary code on the system within the context of the application.

Apple Talks About Privacy and Its Importance at CES 2020

January 09, 2020

Instead, Jane Horvath , Apple's senior director of global privacy, participated in a panel Tuesday titled "Chief Privacy Officer Roundtable: What Do Consumers Want?" Referring to Facebook's Privacy Checkup tool , which was revamped on Monday and now allows users to check and alter a range of data-sharing settings, she said: "This is a tool where we say to everybody - hey, hi, like how you take a health check-up, let's take a privacy check-up".

White House welcomes court ruling on border wall spending

January 09, 2020

The ruling from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the administration's motion to lift a temporary national injunction that had been issued by a NY district court in October after lawsuits had been filed against the new policy. He cheered Wednesday's night's ruling by the New Orleans-based court with a tweet , writing: "Entire Wall is under construction or getting ready to start!" The president declared a national emergency previous year and turned to the Pentagon for funding ...

PS5 is shaping Sony's next wave of 8K and 4K TVs

January 09, 2020

The most important thing gamers will love to hear is LG's mainstream CX- and BX-series-and the 8K-capable Z9 series-OLED TVs will all support both FreeSync and G-Sync, so you'll be able to enjoy tear-free game play whether you've got an Xbox One S , Xbox One X or a Nvidia-powered gaming PC .

PopSockets' new wireless charging pad will work with your phone grip

January 09, 2020

The process would involve removing the PopGrip or phone case that it's attached to, and then place it on your wireless charger. The charger is Qi certified, and will fast charge Samsung and Apple phones. PopPower Home Wireless Charger is available right now from the PopSockets website for $60. That is more expensive than many of today's wireless chargers, which tend to cost $ 20 or less.

PlayStation Boss Teases Unannounced PS5 Features

January 09, 2020

Ryan, predictably, couldn't confirm which regions will get PS5 first, or if the console will see simultaneous release across all of them. We have already confirmed the use of a solid-state memory unit. Website VGC notes today that, according to data compiled by the outlet, the PS5 logo reveal is the most-liked Instagram image ever from a gaming company.

Weinstein lawyers ask judge to recuse himself

January 09, 2020

By texting in violation of a court order? "These comments reflect the court's animus towards the defendant and have created a situation in which the court's "impartiality might reasonably be questioned", Mr Aidala wrote. She said: "I have to have faith in our legal system and hope people make the right decisions". "She may remain; she will certainly be on the witness list".

CES 2020- First Look At Dell XPS 13 And Latitude 9510 Laptops

January 09, 2020

The laptop has been said to have 5G supports and 2-in-1 form factors. Elegantly crafted with machined aluminum, carbon fiber, woven glass fiber and hardened Corning Gorilla Glass, the XPS 13 has a flawless finish in a durable, lightweight design.

Samsung estimates smaller profit in Q4

January 09, 2020

But the figures represent a relative improvement - in each of the first three quarters of 2019 net profits fell by more than half year-on-year. Notably, Samsung Electronics as a brand is integral to the economic health of the South Korean economy.

TiVo Stream 4K out as another media streaming device

January 09, 2020

TiVo is bringing its expertise in content search to help organize all of the streaming apps you have installed into a single guide that you can peruse via the Google Assistant. It'll also support TiVo+, which is TiVo's free streaming video network. The product also supports TiVo+. Newcomers include a number of news channels like USA Today, Cheddar, and Top Stores by Newsy; Glamour, Bon Appetit, Traveler, GQ, and Wired from Conde Nast; a variety of food, travel, and home design shows from ...

Twitter Adding 'Conversation Participants' Option to Limit Replies to Tweets

January 09, 2020

The social media giant took the stage at CES in Las Vegas to reveal " conversation participants " that will appear in the Compose Tweet screen and include four reply settings: global , group , panel and statement . Some users have also pointed out the fact that people could still screenshot and post the modulated tweets as well, which could lead to comment threads that are completely out of an author's control.

Audio-Technica announces its first true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation

January 09, 2020

The ANC300TW's are described as a "premium, no-compromise earbuds combine the convenience and comfort of a truly wireless design with high-quality audio engineering and noise-cancelling technology ". The charging case is said to weigh around 50 grams, which means it is pocketable but looks huge in the press renders (as seen above). As well as supporting Bluetooth 5.0, they're powered by Qualcomm's TrueWireless Stereo Plus for reliable streaming to both buds simultaneously.

Congressman Gosar Criticized After Tweeting Doctored Photo

January 09, 2020

He continued "No one said this wasn't photoshopped". UPDATE: Jan. 6, 2020, 3:01 p.m. PST A previous version of this story incorrectly said Obama was shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the original photo. "Obama coddled, appeased, nurtured and protected the worlds No. 1 sponsor of terror", Gosar wrote. "The world is better off without Obama as president".

Watch SpaceX Launch 60 Starlink Satellites!

January 09, 2020

The present launch makes the company the operator of the largest fleet of commercial satellites surpassing Planet. The launch is a part of SpaceX's plan to create a constellation of small broadband satellites, each weighing slightly more than 485 lbs.

Apple acknowledges iPhone XR connectivity problems in the UK

January 09, 2020

People with the issue can not make or receive calls and they are also having issues with 4G data and more, both O2 and Apple are aware of the issue. They have also struggled to get a reliable 4G internet connection, making apps such as Facebook and Instagram redundant unless there is wi-fi.

HP’s Elite Dragonfly Laptop Is Getting A Serious Security Update

January 09, 2020

The x360 provides WiFi 6 capabilities, 10th-generation Intel Core processors, and NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and up to 17 hours of battery life, HP says. With over 29 billion BLE-enabled devices expected to ship over the next five years, almost one billion of them laptops, integrations are an important business pillar for Tile.

How to Enable Google Chrome's Quiet Notifications Feature

January 09, 2020

In a blog post yesterday, Google outlined plans for a less intrusive permission UI for Chrome's notification feature. Chrome's current, very annoying notification pop-up. Now it is Google's turn with something similar. A new option will be added in the Chrome settings menu that allows users to enable what Google calls the new "quieter notification UI".

[CES 2020] SK Telecom partners with HK-based EV brand Byton

January 09, 2020

Apparently, Byton's digital screens are merely the delivery mechanism for what the startup hopes will be a smart device on wheels. The company claims it will help unlock applications that will enable these screens to deliver more interactive and valuable experience to customers.

TCL showcases foldable smartphones at CES 2020

January 08, 2020

The company is still not ready to launch the new smartphones and the company confirmed that they are prototypes at the moment. Foldable phones aren't a new concept. "China is probably the most competitive phone market in the world", said Harry Wu, general manager of TCL's overseas business. The device was announced - or, rather, alluded to - at last year's IFA.

Lenovo unveils the world's first 5G PC at CES 2020

January 08, 2020

Today at CES 2020 , we were treated to a look at the world's first ever 5G laptop - the Lenovo Yoga 5G. All of these initial 5G laptops notably appear to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X55 modem, regardless of whether they're using Intel or Qualcomm CPUs.

Coolpad Announces A $360 5G Phone & Dyno 2 Kids Smartwatch

January 08, 2020

Now in this link could ( Coolpad ) has its first 5G smartphone Legacy has launched. Coolpad, best known for its highly affordable gadgets, has a selection of new announcements at CES 2020 that are all pretty easy on the wallet. It has an IPS LCD panel and tier drop notch. It has 64 GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128 GB via microSD card. The company has not added an in-display fingerprint sensor to this phone.

CES 2020: Intel brings innovation to life with intelligent tech

January 08, 2020

Mobile computing was also on display as Intel made announcements spanning new products, partnerships and what it described as "exciting platform-level innovations that will transform the way people focus, create and engage". Chromebooks can also participate in the Project Athena promotion, and both Asus and Samsung presented devices that meet the standard. - Codenamed " Horseshoe Bend " as a new category of foldable devices, demonstrated as a foldable 17-inch OLED system.

Ford gets scary walking robots as terminators as delivery aids

January 08, 2020

The partnership will also focus on how Ford's commercial vehicles and the Digit robot communicate with each other and with their environment via advanced connectivity technologies. Digit, first shown in May 2019, has two arms and two legs, but no head. Digit's design is a development of previous creations by Agility Robotics, which launched the "Cassie" model in 2017.

CES 2020: Bluetooth LE Audio to boost true wireless headphones

January 08, 2020

That's this lower bitrate together with the use of the LE radio that lead to power savings that will enable product developers to either lengthen the battery life or reduce the form factor with a smaller battery. So, we might see some devices with the new standard by the end of the year. LE Audio will bring those capabilities to all headphones that have LE Audio support.

SelfieType - Samsung's "invisible keyboard" for smartphones

January 08, 2020

Samsung has a solution: use AI and your phone's camera to track your hands as they type on an invisible keyboard right in front of you. SelfieType is among the five C-Lab Inside Projects that Samsung will show off during the world's largest consumer electronics convention.

SanDisk unveils portable 8TB SSD and 1TB USB-C flash drive

January 08, 2020

What might be more impressive than 8TB of solid-state storage you can slip in your pocket is the fact that SanDisk has named this the SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps portable SSD, implying transfer speeds (at least read speeds) that could potentially hit 20,000 Mbps.

CES 2020: Amazon Alexa Equipped Rivian Electric SUV Showcased

January 08, 2020

Amazon will continue its worldwide expansion with more brands launching Fire TV edition smart TVs in the US, Canada, India, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Mexico later in 2020. It coincides with a trend in Alexa-powered devices offering new features to help users manage their data and privacy - a now-dwindling issue that has seemingly been the only hitch in using this otherwise extremely helpful smart technology.

Federal Bureau of Investigation asks Apple to help unlock iPhones belonging to alleged Pensacola shooter

January 08, 2020

The FBI has court permission to access data on the iPhones, but both are password protected. Apple has said it has handed over all the data it possesses, for example iCloud data, but it is impossible for it to bypass its own encryption and thus gain access to the devices.

OnePlus Debuts ‘Optimized Charging’ Feature to Prolong Battery Health

January 08, 2020

In terms of the EC glass being brought to a consumer device, there's also an issue with smartphone camera sensors themselves - these already need to be quite thick in order to offer the necessary performance, and that's led to the camera bump OnePlus is trying to eradicate.

IPhone SE 2 with Touch ID and iPhone 8 inspired design surfaces

January 08, 2020

It's most often referred to as the iPhone SE 2, and sometimes the iPhone 9 . As per the photos and videos leaked, the iPhone SE 2 seems to return with iPhone 8-like design with a single rear camera, thick bezels, and the Touch ID button.

Lithium-Sulfur Battery Promises to Power a Phone for 5 Days

January 08, 2020

Australian researchers claim they have developed a battery that can keep a smartphone charged for five days or power an electric vehicle for 1,000 kilometers (over 600 miles). With this new battery, your smartphone could stay charged for five consecutive days, according to the researchers. Researchers from Monash University in Australia have developed a new type of battery that could mean EVs with can drive as far as 1000km (about 620 miles) on a single charge.

New battery said to power a smartphone for five days

January 08, 2020

Most commercial batteries are lithium-ion, but lithium-sulfur alternatives have always been attractive due to their higher energy density and ability to power objects for longer. Basically, you could only recharge them 100 times before they stopped holding as much power as they initially could. An global team of researchers led by Dr Mahdokht Shaibani at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University have solved a major constraint holding back the commercial ...

CES 2020: Toyota Plans Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered City Of The Future

January 08, 2020

The city is also envisioned as a "living laboratory" where researchers will live and work on projects such as autonomy, robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence. Native vegetation and hydroponics will be woven throughout the city as part of a sustainability plan. The city is planned to be fully sustainable , with buildings made mostly of wood to minimize the carbon footprint, using traditional Japanese wood joinery, combined with robotic production methods.

New features for Google Assistant announced at CES

January 08, 2020

This "Read It" feature will be available on Android phones running version 5.0 or higher by later this year. You'll also be able to control more than 20 new devices in Google Home. As part of this new solution , Google is expanding the technology to new hotels, airports, sports stadiums, organizations aiding humanitarian efforts and more.

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