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US, Germany got secrets via encryption devices sold to 120 nations

February 13, 2020

Crypto AG has sold its code-making equipment to over 120 countries, . including Iran and India as well as South Korea and Japan. Crypto AG has gained importance at the time of World War 2, where the firm took with the production of code machines.

Want to catch up to Samsung's new devices? These infographics will help

February 13, 2020

But while the device is the brand's second smartphone that folds, it couldn't be more different than its older sibling. The Fold, well, folds in half like a slim book, while the Z Flip folds horizontally like the clamshell cellphone or of yore.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare Battle Royale Titled Call Of Duty: Warzone?

February 13, 2020

Will be STANDALONE free-to-play game this could SERIOUSLY be an insane game changer for the franchise. A key art for Call of Duty: Warzone surfaced earlier yesterday on Reddit . This morning, Activision has been sending out copyright reports and having the images taken down, so it seems like there's some validity to the leaked image.

Xiaomi launches Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro: Specifications, pricing, other details

February 13, 2020

Both phones run the latest Snapdragon 865 chipset from Qualcomm, which is the new premium processor from the company. In addition to the Mi 10, Xiaomi is likely to bring the Mi 10 Pro that has also been confirmed as a new Mi-series offering.

WhatsApp reaches 2 billion users

February 13, 2020

Facebook had about 2.50 billion monthly active users as of December 31, the company said. As a comparison, the latest figures show Facebook Messenger now comes second with 1.3 billion and WeChat has 1.13 billion. "As we conduct more of our lives online, protecting our conversations is more important than ever", the post said, reiterating how even Whatsapp could not read messages sent on the platform.

You can win a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

February 13, 2020

It's big, its display is pretty, and its battery is enormous. But for anyone who has seen the Samsung Galaxy S20 with its high-end specs and sleek design, you will have likely also seen that it doesn't exactly come cheap. Around 3,000 industry officials and tech aficionados including some famous Twitterians gathered at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20 lineup , despite persisting fears over the novel coronavirus ...

Russell Wilson Saves Ciara From Wardrobe Malfunction

February 13, 2020

Ciara's husband Russell Wilson , 31, shared essentially the most treasured Instagram Story of their kids Future , 5, and Sienna , 2, kissing the mother-to-be's child stomach on Saturday, February 8. "Sis is really glowing, living her best life". The kids were adorable and all however Ciara and Russell likewise make certain to have "them" time as typically as they can therefore, in the future at night, they went out for a romantic date night.

The T-Mobile Sprint merger is approved and is finally going ahead

February 13, 2020

The deal got the nod from both the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission , thanks to an unusual commitment to create a new wireless player in Dish, a satellite TV company with a shrinking customer base. Dish has spent about $21 billion over a decade buying wireless spectrum, the airwaves for transmitting data and calls, although Dish hasn't done much with it.

Andy Rubin's Essential is shutting down

February 13, 2020

Another device dubbed Project GEM was in the works, one with a freakish form factor that looked like nothing else on the market, but Essential says it has "no clear path to deliver it to customers". The one and only product that Essential launched in its four-plus years of existence was the Essential Phone (or PH-1), which was mired with issues, received poor reviews, and did not sell well.

Geoff Keighley quits E3 because he’s ‘not comfortable with 2020 plans’

February 13, 2020

A screenshot of the list of participating companies seems to confirm a bunch of studios heading to the year's biggest videogame conference, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare publisher Activision , Skyrim studio Bethesda, and Rainbow Six Siege publisher Ubisoft .

Leaked Galaxy S20 camera feature will make iPhone owners jealous

February 12, 2020

Ben Geskin posted the video on Twitter early Sunday morning. With up to a 108MP main camera, 48MP 10x optical zoom telephoto and 44MP ultra-wide sensors on the S20 Ultra, the S20 series is shaping up to be a massive improvement on the Galaxy S10 and a serious rival to the iPhone 11 Pro .

Amazon continues to dominate Google in the smart speaker market

February 12, 2020

The Amazon Echo continues to dominate the US smart speaker market. In 2019 some 17.9% of smart speaker users owned a device made by one of the "other" manufacturers. Since then, Amazon was aggressive in keeping its lead by constantly offering updates and features that further improved the existing device. The retail giant is expected to sell fewer Echo units this year, but despite the dip, it will still continue to outperform other rivals in the market including Apple's HomePod .

Samsung plans to use Galaxy Z name on all future foldable phones

February 12, 2020

Samsung may have gotten exhausted of everyone talking about the cameras on the iPhone 11 Pro , or the Google Pixel 4 . "We can release new foldable phones at an opportune time when there are enough services available on those phones and provide needed values for consumers".

People Can Fly's Outriders Confirmed For PS5, Xbox Series X Release

February 12, 2020

He has now admitted that initially he "wasn't the biggest fan" of The Game Awards reveal idea. His comments were in justification of skipping the feature on the next Xbox console, which we now know is the Xbox Series X , due out at the end of this year.

Realme X50 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 865 to launch on February 24

February 12, 2020

The Realme executive posted a screenshot of the "About Phone" section of the device on Chinese social media platform Weibo . Rumor has it that the Realme X50 Pro features a display with a 2,400 x 1,080 screen resolution and a tall, 20:9 aspect ratio plus a battery that supports 50-watt fast charging.

WhatsApp Dark Mode feature gets more solid colour options

February 12, 2020

WhatsApp builders always work for brand spanking new options within the app. WhatsApp has been engaged on Dark Mode for the previous a number of days. If its tasting to be successful is if these feature all users will be giving. Open Whatsapp click on the three-dotted menu now click on Settings Choose Chats option Theme Enable dark mode and click on OK.

SAO Alicization Lycoris in action

February 12, 2020

This new trailer goes into a bit more depth about what players can expect when it comes to the JRPG's battle system including the Tactic Emulating AI, Sacred Arts attacks, and party combos. Sword Art Online : Alicization Lycoris is the first time players can experience a Sword Art Online anime storyline in-game format. Are you looking forward to this one? To deceive the wait, Bandai Namco invites us to take a further look at the production.

Amazon demands Trump testify on Pentagon contract

February 12, 2020

In a filing with the US Court of Federal Claims unsealed Monday, Amazon said Trump has a "well-documented personal animus towards" Amazon, Bezos , and the Post . Mr Bezos also possesses the Washington Post , a paper that the president often singles out for criticism. "Given the importance of impartiality to the public trust, it is imperative that the Court have all relevant information before it when determining whether the JEDI contract was awarded in accordance with federal law", ...

Malware Threats On Macs Outpace Windows For First Time Ever

February 12, 2020

And while Mac systems are generally good at detecting malware threats, these low-level campaigns are finding ways to sneak through the defences of systems in a way that researchers describe as "far outpacing growth on the Windows side". Potentially unwanted programs include "cleaning" apps like MacKeeper and MacBooster, along with apps like Advanced Mac Cleaner, Mac Adware Cleaner, and others.

Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are getting a new look on iOS

February 12, 2020

Microsoft believes that the new designs are "simpler, faster and more attractive than before". In case you're wondering how the new XLOOKUP feature is different from the older VLOOKUP feature, here is how Microsoft puts it : " XLOOKUP is different from VLOOKUP in that it uses separate lookup and return arrays, where VLOOKUP uses a single table array followed by a column index number ".

Moving or macabre? Virtual reality show 'reunites' mom with dead daughter

February 12, 2020

Not only was the girl fully replicated in 3D, able to walk around and interact, but the mother was given touch-sensitive gloves to accompany her VR headset, and she was able to walk around a limited greenscreen set. At one time, the little lady runs up to her mom and arms her a flower saying: 'Mommy, you'll be able to see that I am not hurting anymore, proper?' At the end of footage, Nayeon lays down to sleep, saying that she was exhausted and her mother said goodbye.

Samsung announces the Galaxy S20, S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra

February 12, 2020

The Z Flip's camera is somewhat overshadowed by the impressive photographic hardware in the S20 series too with its by comparatively modest dual lens (12MP ultra-wide and 12MP wide-angle) arrangement, complemented by a 10MP selfie camera on the inside.

The Bulletstorm gang are showing more of Outriders, their new shooter

February 12, 2020

With this brand new trailer, publisher Square Enix has officially announced the game is coming to PlayStation 5 . The game will be cross-generation and it'll come this holiday season for PS5, Xbox Series X , PC, PS4, and Xbox One . People Can Fly should ring a bell for shooter fans, as they're the same studio responsible for the much-loved but commercially underperforming Bulletstorm , release back in 2011.

The Division 2 Warlords of NY announced, launches next month

February 12, 2020

The Division 2 is available now on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. If you're interested in playing The Division 2 , this is a great way to grab a copy for an extremely low price. The focus is on rewarding player-to-player interaction, whether it's fighting against each other or helping a fellow Agent against a tough Rogue player.

MWC 2020: Here's every company that's dropped out so far

February 12, 2020

These three companies are joining the likes of Sony , LG, NVIDIA , Amazon , and Ericsson who have announced that they're withdrawing from MWC 2020 quite recently. Still, some companies aren't taking any chances with the coronavirus outbreak , which has claimed 910 lives and spread to more than 40,000 people, according to a site tracking the disease .

Internet and power outages reported across ME after freezing rain

February 12, 2020

Spectrum announced on its Twitter account that service had been cut to its ME customers, but the company did not immediately provide any details about what caused the outage or how many customers lost their service. "We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing". The fiber optic network that carries internet service to northern New England was damaged in two locations shortly before 4 p.m., a spokeswoman for Spectrum said.

Bug prevents Windows 7 users from shutting down their PCs

February 11, 2020

How to fix the Windows 7 not shutting down issue? Some Windows 7 users have been hit with a unusual bug this week that prevents them from shutting their computer down. You will understand, it is particularly painful to have to repeat these steps each time you want to turn off or restart your machine. Search " User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode " security policy setting and set it to " ENABLE ".

Older Pixel phones now getting automatic Call Screen feature

February 11, 2020

This information comes from popular leaks website XDA Developers , which has allegedly received information tying the Google Pixel 4a to the Snapdragon 730 chipset (which, importantly, doesn't provide 5G connectivity). It can additionally aid individuals understand why the individual on the various other end is calling without in fact speaking to them, as well as additionally conserves a records of the discussion.

TV Ad Reveals Samsung's Unannounced 'Galaxy Z Flip' Phone

February 11, 2020

Yep, we've now seen Samsung's devices in multiple image leaks, pretty much all the specs have been unceremoniously blurted out onto the internet from multiple sources, and now you can see each of the phones from pretty much every angle, sashaying across your screen.

Google Assistant Ambient Mode Arrives on OnePlus Phones

February 11, 2020

OnePlus has announced that the feature is now available for its devices . OnePlus in partnership with Google has introduced the Ambient Mode feature of Google Assistant to OnePlus smartphones. You can also enable the feature by launching the Google App Settings Assistant Devices (Phone ). This makes it easy to accomplish tasks. In case you forgot, the new Ambient Mode in Google Assistant offers a visual overview of weather, agenda, reminders, music controls, smart ...

Microsoft's Surface Duo Spotted in the Wild, Video Leaked

February 11, 2020

Microsoft has promised that the Duo will have a " world-class camera " of some form or other, though. Both the Surface Duo and the Surface Neo are due out this fall, but they're likely to be part of a larger lineup of refreshed or redesigned products.

Ghanaians join viral #BroomChallenge; here's what you need to know about it

February 11, 2020

Still, videos of people standing up brooms and walking away, leaving them upright, has captivated social media enough to spur a viral trend: the broom challenge. "Basically you use the short bristles like a tripod". Some have used the standing brooms as standing mics or just pose by them for amusing videos and pictures which are catching attention online.

Fan-Favourite 'Rust' Map Is Back For Modern Warfare's Season 2

February 11, 2020

The new weapons are the Grau 5.56 and Striker 45. Infinity Ward is rectifying this with Season Two, but only partially, with a new CDL ruleset playlist - but it's not ranked. With more narrow lanes, Atlas Superstore looks like it will be a much faster paced map overall. Elsewhere, Call of Duty Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward add Bazaar to Gunfight, as well as Zhokov Boneyard to Ground War.

New iOS Could Let You Unlock Your Car Using An iPhone

February 11, 2020

The feature could allow users to lock, unlock, and start their vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. According to the system files, the feature will work with any vehicle that supports NFC, and users would simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near the auto in order to unlock it.

Judge set to approve T-Mobile's Sprint deal

February 11, 2020

After the merger, T-Mobile will have more spectrum - the frequencies through which wireless signals are transmitted - than any other carrier. T-Mobile and Sprint agreed to certain concessions to the government before the agencies cleared the deal.

Watch This Motorola Razr Break Shortly Into Fold Testing

February 11, 2020

If the Razr wasn't even able to crack 50,000 folds, then it was speculated that the phone would break in little over a year of sustained use. Seeing the durability test , it can be said for sure that folding phones are ambitious but can't be used as a daily driver.

Next Crash Bandicoot game may not be what you expect

February 11, 2020

Since the release of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled games, which remastered some of the franchises earlier video games, there have been dozens of rumours about a brand new Crash Bandicoot video game.

Trump just unveiled his latest budget. It screams bad faith

February 11, 2020

The budget also proposes $1.1 billion for cybersecurity efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Mr. "The new program would give states and school districts the flexibility to better meet the needs of their students and families, eliminating federal intrusion into state and local education systems", the budget said, citing a proposed savings of almost $4.7 billion.

More Companies Cancel MWC Plans Over Coronavirus Concerns

February 11, 2020

TCL is the latest company to partially withdraw from the MWC , canceling its February 22 global press event. Numerous companies, both big and small, are still planning to attend (albeit some, reportedly , in a decreased capacity). Senior executives taking part in "high-level meetings" at the gathering "will self-isolate themselves in Europe for at least two weeks prior to the MWC", a ZTE statement said.

Ericsson pulls out of MWC 2020 as Coronavirus concerns intensify

February 11, 2020

The virus, which has left at least 490 people dead, has quickly spread in parts of China and some cases have been reported outside, including Vietnam and Thailand. " Ericsson's cancellation will affect our presence at this time and may have additional effects", the group said. For the moment, the GSMA has issued a statement regarding Ericsson's decision.

Google Maps is Celebrating its Anniversary With a New App Design

February 11, 2020

Bottom line: Finding a paper map in your grandparents' Mercury sedan is like pulling out a 20th century Rosetta stone. Mobile apps like Google's have helped billions of people travel more efficiently. "Thanks to this technique, we've mapped as many buildings in the a year ago as we did in the previous 10", Fitzpatrick said. In this tab, one can share information about a local area including business reviews, photos, addresses, etc.

Xiaomi Mi 10 now available on Jingdong Mall (Appointment)

February 11, 2020

When the Corona virus in China was so serious, it was quite curious whether the company would organize the event and postpone the Mi 10 series. The phone in question has been suspected to be the Mi 10 Pro or Mi 10 which is expected to feature the 108MP camera that is also found on Mi Note 10.

Xiaomi Mi 10 camera showcase - samples and videos

February 11, 2020

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Samsung expects to sell 2.5 million Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphones

February 11, 2020

The Galaxy Z Flip will be officially announced alongside the Galaxy S20 - of which three models are expected - at Samsung's Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 11. The design is meant to emulate the classic "clamshell" flip phones of the 2000s, including the Samsung S500 and T609. One interesting detail is that small print on the ad itself says that "you may notice a crease at the center of the main screen, which is a natural characteristic of the screen".

China's mobile giants to take on Google's Play store

February 07, 2020

An early website for the project has gone live, containing basic documentation, and lists a bunch of early target markets: Spain, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Will This App Store Succeed? Four out of the six top OEMs that made up almost 40% of all smartphone shipments in the last quarter of 2019 are now part of an alliance that could challenge Google's Play Store.

LG and ZTE withdraw from MWC 2020 over coronavirus concerns

February 06, 2020

While these Chinese smartphone giants have scaled back on staff taking part in MWC Barcelona, some firms have already sent assigned employees to Spain amid fears of more travel restrictions on mainland travelers and a further reduction of flights to and from China , according to people with knowledge of the matter.

'Cyberpunk 2077' Will Feature A Massive Number Of 'Handcrafted' Side Quests

February 05, 2020

I think there are around 75 Road Tales. Whereas the newest Witcher sport exclusively had "two or three folks" engaged on these parts, Cyberpunk 2077 apparently has "15 folks doing these open-world quests". With around 75 street stories to complete, plus vendor quests, story quests and other side missions, it's really no surprise that Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed until Setember.

The best Galaxy S20 cases you can already buy now

February 05, 2020

The features of the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are extremely similar to those of the original Samsung Galaxy Buds (no + mark), but they cost just a TINY bit more for a decent boost to battery power - and an extra microphone. The amount of battery life each different charging case can carry is also worthy of some consideration. So, now it'll support multiple devices pairing at the same time.

Vodafone to pay £170m over five years to strip out Huawei kit

February 05, 2020

In order to make up for this move, the US government is now working with Microsoft, Dell , AT&T, and others to develop a 5G alternative to Huawei. Read cautioned against using a quota-based approach in the EU. Andy Purdy, Huawei's chief USA security officer, commented on the following when he heard about the US government's plans. According to a British government source, London had few alternatives to Huawei, and excluding the company would have set back the development of the United ...

Tesla Stock Smashing Past the $900 Level (TSLA)

February 05, 2020

Its partner Panasonic announced Monday that the battery venture it has with Tesla has turned profitable for the first time. In January, the company started deliveries to customers from its new Shanghai plant - its first outside the USA - and it's also planning a factory near Berlin.

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