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HTC's first 5G smartphone will come this year

February 27, 2020

HTC will reportedly introduce its first 5G smartphone later this year. The company's last premium phone, the HTC U12+ was released in 2018 and in 2019 all it did was launch a blockchain-focused smartphone with an integrated wallet for cryptocurrency.

Amazon expands into cashier-less Go Grocery store

February 27, 2020

Amazon is opening its first grocery store to pilot the use of the retailer's cashier-less "Just Walk Out" technology , which previously powered 25 Amazon Go convenience stores in a handful of major USA metros. The company also had to adjust its technology to the fact that grocery shoppers often inspect fruits and veggies before deciding which ones to buy. "I think what we're trying to do here - and with all of our physical stores - is really work backwards from the customer, and deliver ...

Huawei Launches New MatePad Pro Tablet (Another Google Victim)

February 27, 2020

In case you forgot, the Mate X is Huawei's first foldable Android smartphone that released previous year but failed to impress consumers. On the new foldable, Huawei said the Mate Xs had a 6.6-inch front screen and a 6.38-inch display on the rear of the device, which unfold to become an eight inch screen - similar to the original Mate X.

Google warns against installing Chrome extensions on Microsoft Edge browser

February 27, 2020

Google is probably not that happy about that option. Google recommends switching to Chrome to use extensions securely. A click on the x-icon closes the notification for the active page but it is displayed again when you reload or load a different page on the site.

HONOR View30 Pro Now Official; Brand’s Second HMS Device

February 27, 2020

It comes in 8GB RAM/128GB ROM or 8GB/256GB ROM configurations, with a 4,100mAh battery charged via USB-C . To make up for the lack of Google Mobile Services, both phones are equipped with Huawei Mobile Services , and also integrate the Huawei AppGallery - the company's alternative to the Google Play Store.

Chinese firms rush to bring 5G smartphones to India

February 27, 2020

The picture also shows that the device sports a 64MP Quad camera. In January and February 2020, Realme launched two 5G smartphones - Realme X50 and Realme X50 Pro . A pair is also included with the phone. The phone has two Nano-SIM connectivity ports, also supports 4G connectivity, and connects to the Internet through data at the EDGE, HSPA, and LTE speeds.

Intel 10th Gen Processors Join Huawei's MateBook X Pro Laptop

February 27, 2020

The inclusion of 5G connectivity would traditionally mean having to include a raft of bars and breaks on the metal rear to allow for cellular connectivity, but that's not the case with the MatePad. The MatePad Pro 5G runs open-source Android 10 with EMUI 10 loaded on-top, and features a handful of new tablet-focused features that fix long-term Android tablet pain points.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Benchmarked: 20 Percent Faster Than Last Year

February 27, 2020

South Korea cellular firm Samsung has additionally launched the medium vary Galaxy A51 in India after the success of Galaxy A50 launched final yr. All three phones include face ID support. The S20 comes with a 12MP main sensor, 64MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.

Square Enix Likely Won't Release Any Next-Gen Exclusives For a While

February 27, 2020

There was no particular reason we'd picked the PS4 over the Xbox for the pre-order originally, but Microsoft has magicked a difference-maker out of thin air with Smart Delivery . Dynamic Latency Input aims to bring more responsive feed back from controllers, by reducing latency. This technology is available for all developers and publishers, and they can choose to use it for titles that will be release on Xbox One first and come to the Xbox Series X later.

Android 11 Developer Version Is Supporting In Essential Phone

February 27, 2020

Explaining why its apps and services can not be preloaded or sideloaded on new Huawei devices , Google pointed out that "To protect user data privacy, security, and safeguard the overall experience, the Google Play Store , Google Play Protect , and Google's core apps (including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and others) are only available on Play Protect certified devices ".

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 design exposed in promo video

February 26, 2020

Xiaomi's Black Shark 3 is coming on March 3 but today, the company also opened the pre-registrations and posted a couple of teasers , revealing the design of the handset. The company also announced that Black Shark 3 will be released with a logo different from older models. Certification presentations that the smartphone could have 5G connectivity and 65W fast fee.

IOS 14 might have an extremely useful iPad feature

February 26, 2020

Before the convention, 91mobiles and the well known tipster Ben Geskin provide the first have a look at the up to date iOS 14 multitasking show. Rumors suggest the iPhone 12 will have no notch, so there may be some screen tweaks. iOS 14 will be available on all devices that now support iOS 13 .

ZEISS to remain a partner for Nokia smartphones

February 26, 2020

Sony has not announced what kind of refresh rate the display is getting, but they did mention that its motion blur technology is actually "equivalent to that of a 90Hz display". A 4000mAh battery powers the phone, with wireless fast charging enabling the phone to go from 0% to 50% capacity in 30 minutes. The camera includes a 12MP f/1.7 main sensor, a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto one (with 3x optical zoom), and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide one, alongside a 3D time of flight sensor that the company ...

Google Stadia Announces Mobile Devices For Games

February 26, 2020

U.S. based search engine giant Google has revealed that its subscription-based game service " Stadia " will work on some Android phones from Samsung, Asus and Razer starting on February 20. If you have a Google Chromecast Ultra , you can also use Stadia to play games on tablets. "Support for these mobile devices begins later this week", the company said.

Bloomberg Advisor Says the Billionaire Can Bounce Back from a Disastrous Debate

February 26, 2020

He's going to be here to raise money for his buddy, Sen. "But I don't like the idea ( Bloomberg ) can buy his way into office". Not everyone in the crowd was a Bloomberg supporter. CORNISH: And, of course, that audio from NBC News - joining us in studio with more on this, NPR's Kelsey Snell. He noted that his father immigrated to the US from Poland "without a nickel in his pocket" and added, "I know something about the immigrant experience".

Google clarifies its position on Huawei’s recent devices

February 26, 2020

In addition to fighting ad fraud, the Google Play and Ads teams both announced new steps to help ensure that ad content served in apps for children is appropriate for their intended users. This will prevent app makers from monetizing their apps even outside of Playstore. Ostrowski ends the support article by outlining how to see whether the Android device you're using has been certified under Google Play Protect.

Galaxy Buds+ multi-device connection only works on Samsung phones

February 26, 2020

Over 220 new cases were reported in 24 hours, doubling the country's total. GS Caltex Corp., the country's No. 2 refiner, also had to temporarily shut down its research center in Daejeon over the weekend after one of its employees there was found to have had contact with a new coronavirus patient in Daegu .

Samsung Officially Launched Galaxy Z Flip Globally

February 26, 2020

Outside there is a tiny status display - a 1.1-inch Super AMOLED 300x112 pixel screen. We've seen the Samsung Galaxy S10e for around £670, the Samsung Galaxy S10 for £700 or so, and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for somewhere in the region of £800, though you might be able to better those prices.

Capcom developers, Square Enix bow out of PAX East

February 26, 2020

Capcom and Square Enix have joined a growing number of companies canceling plans for PAX East in the midst of the spread of COVID-19 (known as "novel coronavirus"). "As a pacesetter in gaming and tradition, you possibly can present that you simply imagine in connection, not isolation". "We felt this was the safest option as the situation is changing daily".

Google will soon require apps to get approval for background location tracking

February 26, 2020

The year 2019 was not a memorable year for Huawei as the company fought against the United States government's decision to ban companies from doing business with Huawei. Apps from Google, such as YouTube , Gmail , Maps and Play Store etc., will not be available for preload or download on Huawei devices manufactured after May 16, 2019, according to the company.

‘AirPods X Generation’ priced at $399 appear in Target inventory systems

February 25, 2020

Someone working at the U.S. superstore Target has leaked new product listings that suggest various new products Apple might have on the way. We don't know what these listings are, why they're in Target's system, or if they're accurate, so the information should not be taken as concrete evidence of new devices.

13-inch MacBook Pro refresh allegedly spotted with Intel Ice Lake processor

February 25, 2020

Compared to the 2019 MacBook with the 8th-generation Intel Core i5-8279U (with 2.4GHz and a maximum Turbo Boost speed of 4.1GHz) the new MacBook Pro 13-inch 2020 has an increase of 12% in CPU tests and 29% in graphics performance. That alone may be enough to sway MacBook fans who have been holding out for a device with a more reliable keyboard. People began to speculate if the smaller MacBook Pro would also enjoy that new display and that wonderful new keyboard.

Fortnite C2 Season 2: Five big changes you should know about

February 25, 2020

That was down from $2.5 billion in 2018. No doubt, players who have found the extra long first season become a little grindy and stale will be happy to know the season change over should come more quickly this time. Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 2 will certainly finish after 10 weeks on April30 Epic is supplying the Battle Pass for 950 V-Bucks and also a possibility for gamers to make approximately 1,500 perk V-Bucks which will certainly suffice for the following season's Battle Pass.

Valve's Index VR production has been impacted by coronavirus

February 25, 2020

Potential buyers can click on the "I want to be notified" button on the Steam product page and they will get an email notification as soon as the Valve Index headset can be ordered again. After all, Alyx developed with the Index in mind, so it is not surprising that many people are now crying out for one of the devices. According to Valve's high spheres, however, " the whole team is working hard to maximize their efforts and ensure the widest availability of Index ".

Is Apple Turning iOS into Adware?

February 25, 2020

This has been the case since 2008 when Apple launched the App Store as noted by Bloomberg . This is also Apple's way of addressing some lawsuit complaints which accuse the company of not allowing its users the freedom of using apps they want as default.

Bee Attack in Pasadena Sends Five to Hospital

February 25, 2020

On top of the five people who went to the hospital, other were stung but chose not to get treatment. Meanwhile, a police officer assisting the fire department with crowd and traffic control also was stung multiple times, Pasadena police spokesman Lt.

Pokemon Home first week downloads reached 1.3m

February 25, 2020

The Pokemon Sword and Shield 2020 International Challenge February Online Competition (*takes breath*) is nearly upon us. It should be noted though, that some transfers will be locked. You can check out the full details at The Pokemon Company's website . If you're interested, signup is open now and runs through February 27 at 6:59 p.m.

Larry Tesler, the ‘guru’ of ‘cut, copy and paste’ passes away

February 25, 2020

Born in New York City in 1945, Tesler eventually studied computer science at Stanford University before working in the school's artificial intelligence research lab in the late 1960s. In 1980, Tesler joined Apple and worked at the company until 1997. During this time, he began the development of Apple Lisa, which is a desktop computer released in 1983 prior to the Macintosh.

This could be our first live look at the OnePlus 8 Pro

February 25, 2020

The leaked picture has revealed that the upcoming phone will come with triple camera setup at the back aligned vertically in the centre. "The alleged live images match previous OnePlus 8 Pro displays, indicating that the smartphone will actually be equipped with a quad camera setting and a perforation display".

Apex Legends brings back Kings Canyon for a limited time starting tomorrow

February 25, 2020

The Apex Legends Twitter account just put out a tweet with a short video that goes through the map to dig up some of that Season 1 nostalgia. If you're like me and trying to work your way up the ranks this season (if I can get through a game without getting kicked from the server), then this weekend is a great chance to re-familiarize yourself with the Kings Canyon map before it takes over ranked play later on in the season.

Microsoft to Make Defender Antivirus Available on iOS and Android

February 25, 2020

The spread to additional platform comes after Microsoft rebranded Windows Defender as Microsoft Defender past year. Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is a complete endpoint security solution that offers preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response.

PSL 2020: Peshawar Zalmi field against Quetta Gladiators

February 25, 2020

Despite strong retaliation from Zalmi's Kamran Akmal 43 and Liam Livingstone not out 54 to 202-run chase, Kings managed to grab victory by holding a tight grip on the match from the starting over. The pair crafted a solid 97-run partnership for the third-wicket. One change for Peshawar Zalmi as Mohammad Amir Khan came in place of Mohammad Mohsin.

Valve Blames Coronavirus for 'Far Fewer' Index VR Headsets

February 25, 2020

Valve's admission that the Coronavirus outbreak has impacted the availability of its Index virtual reality headset comes on the heel of Facebook's own admission that it has faced similar hardware shortages occasioned by the outbreak. Valve has said it is still working to meet the demand for its Index headset, but there will be "far fewer" units available due to the coronavirus crisis.

Tesla's Cybertruck made into Hot Wheels RC cars

February 25, 2020

The Hot Wheels Cybertruck is available for pre-order now and should be available by December 15, 2020. According to the company, this model is already sold out . The model also has functioning head- and taillights as well as a "reusable cracked window vinyl sticker" which recalls an infamous incident at the model's unveiling .

Activision subpoenas Reddit to find out who leaked Call of Duty Warzone

February 25, 2020

According to the rumors, it will be a 200-player Battle-Royale mode, with 50 squads of a 4. As with all leaks from inside sources , the following information is purely speculative. The Warzone map information had been published months before and was public knowledge, and the map information Blackout was also public knowledge. In 1998 the DMCA was approved, a law that protected sites like Reddit from possible breaches of copyright that could be carried out by its users.

Private WhatsApp group chat links available on Google Search

February 25, 2020

This makes them discoverable and literally anyone can join them. The Deutsche Welle journalist Jordan Wildon had reported the issue on Twitter and said that the WhatsApp group invite links have been indexed by Google. The site joined the group chat and was immediately able to spy a list of dozens of participants, including their phone numbers. "Links that users wish to share privately with people they know and trust should not be posted on a publicly accessible website", WhatsApp said ...

Facebook To Pay Users $5 For Their Voice Recordings

February 25, 2020

In light of all that, Facebook is now willing to pay some of its users for access to their voice recordings via a new program it calls "Pronounciations", which is part of its Viewpoints app. Once completed, users will be rewarded with around 200 Viewpoints. If you'd like to participate, you'll need to actually apply for the program. This is a super-compact USB-C vehicle charger you can plug in and forget it's there until you need to charge your phone at top speed.

1 million gamers are already using GeForce NOW, 1500 games coming soon

February 25, 2020

It is not clear if the same set of problems is at stake here with Bethesda, but the sudden removal of all publisher games, except the solitaire Wolfenstein Title, It seems to indicate some kind of license dispute that reached a critical point.

WhatsApp’s much-awaited feature has arrived for these iPhone users

February 25, 2020

The report states that dark mode on WhatsApp uses iOS 13 APIs to detect whether the user has enabled system-wide dark mode. WhatsApp has also done some extensive work on a raft of Dark Mode-friendly solid colors. WhatsApp for iOS has a Dark Splash Screen and comes with a redesigned app logo. It is worth noting that wallpapers are dynamic and change the style when the theme is changed.

Apple Responds to Guy Who Rang Tim Cook's Doorbell

February 22, 2020

The police were informed but Sharma had left before they arrived. Supporting documents filed with the court by legal counsel representing Apple detail Sharma's alleged "erratic, threatening and weird behavior", including entering Cook's gated property without permission and attempting to deliver gifts of flowers and champagne.

Bloomberg to release accusers from non-disclosure agreements

February 22, 2020

We were told that Russia , maybe other countries, are going to get involved in this campaign , and look, here's the message to Russia: "Stay out of American elections ", he said . In November, Robert Anderson, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and cyberwarfare expert, warned that Russian Federation could meddle in the 2020 election after the country's interference in 2016.

Musk says AI development should be better regulated, even at Tesla

February 22, 2020

He additionally clarified on Monday that he believes superior AI growth must be regulated each by particular person nationwide governments in addition to by worldwide governing our bodies, just like the United Nations, in response to a clarifying query from a follower.

Pentagon Awards Microsoft $10B ‘War Cloud’ Contract, Snubbing Frequent Trump Target Amazon

February 22, 2020

The giant contract has attracted more attention than most, sparked by speculation early in the process that Amazon would be the sole victor of the deal. Amazon Web Services is the leader in cloud computing market share by a country mile and Amazon itself has a higher data certification from the military than Microsoft, per the Post .

This rumor about cheaper AirPods Pro won’t go away

February 22, 2020

While the industry publication has connections within Apple's supply chain, it has a mixed track record in relation to the company's exact plans and timing. Shipments of the new model are likely to be more or less deferred due to the coronavirus outbreak, the sources said. Both Taiwanese suppliers may land more orders after USI becomes a backend partner for AirPods Pro Lite, and even Umicron may also join the supply chain.

European Union fights for 'purpose' in the grand plan for technology, AI rules

February 21, 2020

U.S. and Chinese firms hoping to deploy artificial intelligence and other technology in Europe will have to submit to a slew of new rules and tests under the European Commission's proposed AI and digital strategy. It also enables "A Europe fit for the Digital Age" which is described by the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen. A legislative proposal on AI is now expected by the end of 2020.

Samsung: Order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Starting February 21

February 21, 2020

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is officially available to pre-order today from all major carriers and retailers and will ship March 13. If you've been saving up for a Samsung Galaxy S20 , this is the time when you say goodbye to your hard-earned cash.

Loathing in Las Vegas: Amy and Pete’s resentment boils over

February 21, 2020

She said that if all the men in the presidential race have a super PAC or are billionaires, then she and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar shouldn't be the only two candidates at a disadvantage. Bernie Sanders , I-VT, still leads with former mayor Pete Buttigieg way behind him. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday night for her performance in the latest Democratic debate, saying she "choked" and likely killed her campaign.

No Man's Sky Update 2.3 introduces living ships to the cosmos

February 21, 2020

Prior to " No Man's Sky ", the independent studio was known for arcade stunt racer "Joe Danger" before its spacefaring vision caught on. The new ships are all procedurally generated much like the rest of No Man's Sky and will "look and move like nothing else in the universe".

Adobe Celebrates Photoshop's 30th Anniversary With Updates

February 21, 2020

This will help when repeatedly performing the same fills. The newly-fettled software sees Adobe bring a new smart select feature to its tablet version, while the desktop version of Photoshop makes improvements to Lens Blur and Content-Aware Fill.

Celebs Rally Around 9-Year-Old Bullying Victim with Dwarfism

February 21, 2020

Quaden's mother Yarraka posted the video to Facebook on Thursday , after her distraught son told her he "wanted to die". 'Give me a rope, I want to kill myself. "It made me feel helpless". The video subsequently went viral and led social media users to offer their support, with messages flooding in from hundreds of people using the hashtag #WeStandWithQuaden.

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