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Biden Bests Trump In Fox News, WashPost/ABC News Ballot Tests

March 30, 2020

Joe Biden has taken a commanding 25-point lead in close counties where in 2016 Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were within 10 points of each other, a poll released Saturday revealed. Eighty-six percent of Trump's backers say they are enthusiastic about their candidate, while just 74 percent of Biden supporters say the same. Biden's current enthusiasm deficit is potentially worrisome for the challenger and his campaign based on recent presidential contests, although the general ...

President Trump approves Kansas disaster declaration

March 30, 2020

On Friday, the president ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic beginning on January 20 and continuing. Congress passed and President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion dollar bill that was supposed to help America with the COVID-19 crises. "In addition, a significant part of our disaster declaration request was for individual assistance for all OR counties and tribes-including child care assistance, ...

Here's how Apple may make the Watch more secure

March 30, 2020

A joint record from The Verifier as well as YouTube iUpdate disclose some of the brand-new attributes that are rumored to get here with the next-generation Apple Watch, as well as another substantial attribute is rumored also: Touch ID.

Square Enix will ship 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' early to some countries

March 30, 2020

They go on to mention that they are making an effort to provide copies of pre-orders from the Square Enix website. That disruption has made it hard to sync up shipping around the world, but Square says that its highest priority "is that all of you, including those who live in countries now facing the biggest disruption can play the game at launch".

United Kingdom telecoms providers remove all data limits on home broadband services

March 30, 2020

Britain's large telecommunications providers have agreed to lift data limits on all fixed-line broadband services to help isolated people at home after the coronavirus epidemic, reports Reuters . Stephen van Rooyen, Chief Executive Officer at Sky UK Ltd, says that: "There has never been a more important time for people to stay connected". The joint statement from the companies, government , and the regulator Ofcom said the new measures were aimed at supporting and protecting vulnerable ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 tease? New ad shows true full-screen phone

March 30, 2020

We are unlikely to see any of those old 600 series chips in Galaxy M11. The Galaxy M31 brought a hole-punch to the series and the Galaxy M11 will also follow in its footsteps, the renders suggest. The device is powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core CPU, which may turn out to be the one built into the Snapdragon 450 chipset , which was hinted at by the Google Play Console listing in the past.

Disney Extends Park Closures "Until Further Notice"

March 30, 2020

As California is now in the midst of a stay-at-home order, Disneyland likely won't be able to open its doors until that order is lifted. The parks were previously set to open up on April 1, but this update certainly echoes the growing spread of coronavirus that has continued to escalate in the US over the past couple weeks.

Download Redmi K30 Pro Keith Haring special wallpapers

March 30, 2020

The Redmi K30 Pro is priced at CNY 2,999 (Rs 32,500 approx) for the 6GB + 128GB variant, and 3,399 CNY (Rs 36,000 approx) for the 8GB + 128GB model. Redmi Note 10 series is expected in late 2020, which will include the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro apart from other variants. Redmi 9 and Redmi 9A: After the Redmi 8 series achieved quite high sales figures, the company started to develop new members of this series.

Samsung Galaxy M11 is official with Infinity-O display and three cameras

March 30, 2020

The phone was uploaded to the UAE website of the company without even a press release. Along with the images, the website YTechB has also revealed the specifications of the Galaxy M11 which it claims will come with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz.

OnePlus 8 Pro Leaked Specs Confirms Device Will Have These Long-Awaited Features

March 30, 2020

Just a couple of days back we saw some alleged press renders of the OnePlus 8 confirming a new Green colour option for this year's 'Flagship Killer.' Now some fresh renders have dropped revealed yet another colour option. It's Sony's IMX 586 ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and 120-degrees FOV. The fourth camera is a 5MP color filter. It carries support for 3x optical zoom.

Governor Brown calls Oregon's disaster declaration "important first steps"

March 30, 2020

She continued, "it's unconscionable to give DC the least amount of funding of any state, especially given the unique challenges we take on as the seat of the federal government". "I'm hopeful that the president will review my request for individual assistance programs that would provide meals to families who need them and rental assistance and temporary housing for families".

Satellite internet startup OneWeb declares bankruptcy to look for a buyer

March 30, 2020

OneWeb did not comment on specific fundraising efforts, but the company said in a statement that it has been "engaged in advanced investment negotiations that would fully finance the company through its distribution and commercial launch ".

Apple admits MacBook Air anti-reflective coating can exhibit 'issues'

March 30, 2020

Apple this week acknowledged that MacBook Air models with Retina displays can exhibit anti-reflective coating issues, as indicated in a memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers and obtained by MacRumors . Now, it appears that Apple is admitting to another design defect with its hardware, and this time it involves the Retina MacBook Air laptops. Apple has a free fix program for the anti-reflective coating issue in place internally, but it has yet to add any MacBook Air models ...

Failure in iOS 13.3.1 may expose user data from VPNs

March 30, 2020

Only the network connections established after the VPN are encrypted. Connections that are made after connecting to a VPN on the iOS device are unaffected by the bug, but previously established connections bypass the VPN secure tunnel. These connections are automatically reestablished after the VPN tunnel is set up. Since previously open connections are being terminated before the VPN connects, the VPN servers, local IP addresses, and other IP addresses will show up.

Half-Life Alyx performance analysis by Digital Foundry

March 30, 2020

Basing on his experience, a curious gamer out there will do the work for the rest of the fan base. Talking to Polygon , designer Robin Walker said "I know it's going to happen". It's nearly definitely this has been included to allow builders to examine positive components of the game with out strapping on a headset every time one factor has been tweaked.

Google Duo Now Supports Up to 12-Person Group Calls

March 29, 2020

This new change is probably very necessary as U.S. citizens are now stuck in their homes as the COVID-19 pandemic rises higher than everywhere throughout the world with 100, 390 confirmed cases in the USA alone. Previously, maximum 8 people could make a video call. In addition to Duo, there are of course many more apps for video calling on your Android smartphone.

Apple extends deadline for developers to update their apps

March 29, 2020

Technically, all the work that must be done for a universal purchase takes place on the developer side. If you own an iPhone and have a relatively new Dell PC, it's worth noting you'll need to be running iOS 11 or newer to leverage the new Mobile Connect functionality.

Google to resume upcoming releases of Chrome, Chrome OS #51958

March 29, 2020

Version 83 is moving to the Dev channel this week. Each has resumed already or will this week. As we already know that Chrome 81 update has already reached the beta phase, we are still expecting that company will start rolling out the update once we reach to the other side of the entire coronavirus pandemic.

Automata Coming to Xbox Game Pass — NieR

March 29, 2020

It is an upgraded version of the third-person action RPG NieR Replicant and prequel to to NieR: Automata . A young, kind-hearted boy makes a promise to his little sister. brings together an all-star team including acclaimed director, Yoko Taro, composer Keiichi Okabe, and producer Yosuke Saito. As yet no release date has been given for the title, it seems a lock that the title will arrive this year (as it is the 10th anniversary after all).

Toyota plant in Blue Springs extends shutdown

March 29, 2020

The corporate is the most recent carmaker within the U.S.to offer its manufacturing experience to assist cease the outbreak. Toyota initially announced a three-day shutdown that would have ended Wednesday, but that was extended until April 3.

New Fallout 76 Events Detailed, Launching Alongside Huge Wastelanders Update

March 29, 2020

Wastelanders will now launch on April 17 instead of the original April 7 date. Like others around the world, we're dealing with the critical situation that's now affecting so many of us. Furthermore, Bethesda explain that they did everything to minimise the delay to one week. We know that these are stressful times and we can not thank you enough for all the support you have offered us and others.

How to use Zoom App on iPhone and iPad

March 29, 2020

If you are new to Zoom , these tips and tricks will help you take advantage of the video conferencing platform. Go to "Settings" in the upper right-hand corner and check your microphone, speakers and camera are working properly before the meeting starts.

Xiaomi launches Mi 10 Lite, the most affordable 5G phone

March 29, 2020

Xiaomi then made its own decision after the announcement, revealing that the launch of the Mi 10 in the country had been postponed. The regular Mi 10 comes with a 2MP depth helper and a 2MP macro cam. The fingerprint reader of the device also comes embedded in the screen. Up front, the smartphone houses a 16MP (f/2.5) selfie snapper. The Mi 10 Lite weighs just 192 grams and measures 7.98 millimeters in thickness.

TaleWorlds Pushes Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Release Date Forward

March 29, 2020

The new Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord offers an interesting new look at historical warfare with interesting strategy methodologies that keep players up to their wits while playing. Not bad for a brand new game. Four game modes - Skirmish, Captain, Team Deathmatch, and Siege - will be available in multiplayer to start. Nevertheless, some changes are to be expected throughout, such as privately hosted servers, which are expected closer to the full release.

Where to buy Nintendo Switch Lite: The retailers who still have stock

March 29, 2020

The official Nintendo store is completely out of stock , ditto for Amazon . Most of Amazons stock, from the standard model to the Switch Lite, arent available. New Horizons greater than tripled the gross sales of the final entry within the Animal Crossing franchise, 2013's 3DS title Animal Crossing : New Leaf , within the nation.

‘Several’ ARM-based Mac laptops and desktops coming next year, says report

March 29, 2020

Several leaks in the past couple of years also claimed the ARM MacBook is in development at Apple, pointing into a 2020 launching for its initial devices. Kuo also says Taiwanese integrated circuit designer ASMedia Technology will likely be the exclusive supplier of USB controllers for the ARM-based Macs, adding that the new Macs will gain support for USB4 in 2022.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy now available on Nintendo Switch

March 29, 2020

While it was developed by Raven Software and originally published by LucasArts, the PS4 and Switch release of Jedi Academy comes from publisher Aspyr . The game now retails for US$19.99 in North America and €23.99 in Europe. It's also available on PC via Steam for $9.99. The game features updated HD graphics and modernized controls, must like Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast which released on the Switch previous year.

Watch movies with friends while maintaining social distancing

March 29, 2020

Netflix representatives are instructed not to try to troubleshoot it or attempt to answer questions about it. The extension is only available with the Google Chrome browser on desktop or laptop computers, so, unfortunately, you can't use the function on your smart TV.

Spanish Princess Is the First Royal to Die from Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

Following the forced exile of Spain's King Alfonso, the Carlist movement claimed her father, Francisco Javiar de Borbon y Barganza the rightful heir to Spain's crown, vying against the Alfonsists who eventually won favor and restoration from Franco's regime.

Illinois Gov. says infant with COVID-19 has died

March 29, 2020

The state health department has reported 3,491 COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, including 47 deaths. Among children, recorded illness caused by the coronavirus has been rare. Pritzker also says plans are in place to use McCormick Place in Chicago as a large field hospital in the event that local health care facilities are overwhelmed.

Huawei's P40 and P40 Pro unveiled

March 29, 2020

If you've been in two minds regarding which one to pick, this HUAWEI P40 Pro vs HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro comparison might ease the selection process for you. We got to review the P40 Pro in detail , spend some hands-on time with the P40 proper, and we're waiting for a chance to see the P40 Pro+ with its awesome 10x zoom periscope cam.

Microsoft acquires 5G start-up Affirmed Networks

March 28, 2020

Khalidi said that Microsoft wants to "empower the telecommunications industry as it continues to 5G", supporting network equipment managers and operators. Affirmed Networks provides a software platform called UnityCloud that provides tools for managing carrier networks. Its Affirmed Cloud Edge technologies let enterprises host applications and keep the data locally stored.

NYU Medical Students to Graduate 3 Months Early to Join Pandemic Fight

March 28, 2020

On Wednesday, the New York University Grossman School of Medicine announced it would give some of its fourth-year medical students the opportunity to graduate early to intern at hospitals in New York City. "While the AAMC has not yet surveyed its member medical schools, the [Liaison Committee on Medical Education] has been working with several other schools that are considering or offering their students the option of graduating early", Dr Alison Whelan, chief medical education officer ...

Sony Is 'Carefully Monitoring' the Risk of Delays to Upcoming PS4 Exclusives

March 28, 2020

Speaking during an earnings report , the company confirmed that it is looking to "expand Warframe to more platforms, such as the next-generation consoles and other devices.' No release date was announced , although it's possible the game may arrive in time for PS5 and Xbox Series X's launch this holiday season".

Ahead of launch, leak reveals full specifications of OnePlus 8-series

March 28, 2020

OnePlus in its Tweet stated that this feature is now on its roadmap. OxygenOS Operations staff member Gary C in a response to the post stated that the company is now testing the feature internally and optimising it, for the best user experience.

Your next MacBook could get Face ID - and a nasty notch

March 28, 2020

If the Mac follows in the iPhone's steps, then the Face ID module could potentially supplant and replace the Touch ID modules on the keyboard deck of Apple's laptops for authenticating a user. The design planned past year still remains fresh. On the 2018 iPad Pro models, Apple had built the Face ID cameras and sensors into the black bezel portion of the display to the allow the tablet to be used seamlessly in portrait or landscape orientation.

PS5 quick resume feature could make playing games ‘as easy as Netflix’

March 28, 2020

However, while the SSD is truly a highlight of the new hardware, Sony have a lot of other, impressive features to showcase. Click the button below to start this article in quick view. Well here's the thing: we haven't actually seen the PS5 or the Xbox Series X in direct competition yet. The report described it as just like the PS4's DualShock 4, which strains up with a PS5 controller patent found final yr.

Borderlands, XCOM 2, and BioShock Switch releases won’t have the full games

March 28, 2020

The first of the collections revealed was Bioshock : The Collection , which includes Bioshock , Bioshock 2 , and Bioshock Infinite . Borderlands Legendary Collection , which includes Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition , Borderlands 2 , nad Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, is coming to Switch on May 29, publisher 2K Games and developers Turn Me Up Games and Behaviour Interactive announced .

Apple aiming to begin reopening Apple Stores in first half of April

March 28, 2020

O'Brien said Apple would be extending "flexible" remote work plans to its team members through at least April 5. The stores had all shuttered in early February as China restricted travel in an attempt to slow the coronavirus outbreak , but they have been gradually reopening over the past few weeks.

Portable test to tell in just 5 minutes if someone has coronavirus

March 28, 2020

Abbott's testing cartridge fits into the company's portable ID NOW device, which is used at hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. "With rapid testing on ID NOW, healthcare providers can perform molecular point-of-care testing outside the traditional four walls of a hospital in outbreak hotspots", Robert B.

PS4 and Xbox COD Warzone patch notes news

March 28, 2020

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is nearly certainly coming, but Activision still hasn't announced anything officially. Activision has announced a new update , including a new 6v6 map for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare called Khandor Hideout, four new Warzone weapons for Call of Duty: Warzone , and a new operator called Talon for both games.

Reporter becomes viral meme after abandoning recording to avoid herd of bison

March 28, 2020

Deion Broxton had set up a camera tripod outside of the entrance of Yellowstone National Park and was about to begin filming a teaser for his latest story when he noticed something off to the side. Broxton later posted a second video showing the animals and proving that his hair-raising but amusing response was warranted. The reporter even earned the approval of Yellowstone's official Twitter account for following the first step of the Yellowstone Pledge : "Give wildlife room, use a ...

TV Show Defending Jacob with Chris Evans

March 28, 2020

Jaeden Martell (" Knives Out " and "It Chapter Two"), J.K Simmons ("Oz" and "Counterpart") and Cherry Jones ("Signs") also have roles on the show. The Apple TV series is based on a 2012-novel authored by William Landay . Chris Evans stars in " Defending Jacob ". Defending Jacob is developed and composed by Mark Bomback (War for the World of the Apes), and directed and executive produced by Morten Tyldum (The Replica Game).

Royal Caribbean Cruises to extend suspension further

March 28, 2020

This tactic, according to a report from The Washington Post , is done largely to avoid paying American corporate taxes and following American labor laws. Cruise ships and airlines are two of the industries hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, and Trump has spoken repeatedly about helping both.

Apple extends deadline for iPhone devs to switch to latest coding tools

March 27, 2020

The name of the app will be a MyHealth App , as per the reports . Now, as part of its efforts to create awareness about the virus, the World Health Organization is preparing to launch an app . There are new guidelines for developers building apps in the Kids category or those relying on HTML 5, and Apple recommends everyone to read the new App Store Review Guidelines to make sure they comply with everything and the app isn't rejected when submitted for listing.

Apple releases new COVID-19 app and website

March 27, 2020

The screening tool can be used by anyone who is 18 years or older in the United States. Questions in the screening tool cover topics like symptoms you're experiencing, whether you've traveled internationally recently and the kinds of contact you've had with other people.

Xiaomi Mi 10 with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 8GB RAM launched

March 27, 2020

Xiaomi also took the wraps off a mid-range 5G smartphone - the Mi 10 Lite at the event today. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with an integrated 5G modem, similar to the one used in the Nokia 8.3 . The primary camera is 48MP and it's joined by three other cameras with unknown specifications . Moving to the camera department, the high-end model got a quad-rear camera as 108MP (f/1.7) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.0) telephoto lens, a 12MP (f/2.0) portrait one ...

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance

March 27, 2020

Expect more guidance as the situation surrounding the stimulus bill and what it offers plays out from the Small Business Administration . In the past, businesses had to supply a federal tax return along with profit and loss statements with their applications.

Marshall's new Uxbridge Voice smart speaker comes with Alexa built-in from $199

March 27, 2020

The Uxbridge Voice also supports Airplay 2 , so you can link it up with other Airplay 2 speakers as well as various other Amazon Echo speakers for a multi-room setup. Unlike other devices in the Marshall lineup, the Uxbridge Voice comes with physical controls that include a play/pause button and volume rockers with bass and treble controls.

AMD: someone stole our graphics IP, demands $100 million in ransom

March 27, 2020

The hacker requests $100 milliuon for the test files and, if no one bites, they say they will share the entirety of the stolen code. Based on their official statement , it doesn't look like AMD is all that anxious about the $100 million ransom, since the stolen content isn't "core to the competitiveness or security of [their] graphic products".

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