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Apple may launch a 13-inch MacBook Pro next month

April 08, 2020

A rough sketch apparently showing off the back of the iPhone 12 Pro has surfaced online. Indeed, commentators who have viewed the phone seem bowled over by it. The battery in this phone can deliver two hours more than the Apple iPhone 11 Pro , too, and features reverse wireless charging functionality. With the addition of a LiDAR scanner, we could expect the combination of a wide-angle lens, ultra-wide lens, telephoto camera, and LiDAR scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro.

Xbox Game Pass coming to Japan on April 14

April 08, 2020

The update made the Xbox Game Bar a lot more powerful than before, but it still didn't allow users to access the in-game widgets from their other apps. Custom widgets are an important step for Xbox Game Bar, which has been well received compared to some of Microsoft's Xbox app work on Windows 10 in the past.

The Last of Us 2 no longer has a release date

April 08, 2020

Although this does not necessarily mean that they can not end up releasing the game digitally, it is an important move. What's the best way to get it to all our fans as soon as possible? It's a line of thinking that makes sense but optimising the game for PlayStation 5 hardware in such a short timeframe could mean that The Last of Us Part II could very well set its sights on 2021.

Mobile World Congress canceled over coronavirus fears

April 08, 2020

Organizers had sought to hold out against growing pressure to cancel Mobile World Congress , an annual tech extravaganza that had been expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors from about 200 countries, including 5,000 to 6,000 from China.

Netflix empowers parents with added control features for lockdown

April 08, 2020

Tailor their kids Netflix experience by filtering out titles that are not appropriate for their age. Don't fret, Netflix has updated, and improved their parental controls based on feedback from their members. Now, you can block an individual series or film by name, which won't show up at all in the kid's profile. They can also review what children are watching within the profiles created for them and turn off the auto play of episodes.

Michael Gove gives an update on Boris Johnson's condition in Intensive Care

April 08, 2020

Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in London and United Kingdom foreign secretary Dominic Raab has now taken Johnson's charge to run the affairs of the government. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said he wished "for a full and speedy recovery" for his British counterpart. Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday in which he appeared red-eyed and flushed, saying he was feeling better though was still feverish.

The PlayStation 5 controller has been revaled, the DualSense

April 08, 2020

There are also some ergonomic changes, and Sony suggests it feels smaller than it looks. The Share Button on the PS5 has been replaced with the Create button, which allows players to create epic content to share with friends. This is the final design, which is being shipped out to developers right now. They've tested the controller with a bunch of people with different hand sizes and they've all given it the tick of approval.

TCL Enters Smartphone Territory With Its Very Own Lineup Of Devices

April 08, 2020

There is a screening chip in each device that runs the Nxtvision motor, which improves the color and fidelity of multimedia and may up-convert content from SDR to HDR of TCL. So, TCL received 10 5G LCD display by 6.53 inches with Full HD resolution+. It's curved design allows the screen to "fall" off the edge with minimal bezels to achieve a high screen-to-body ratio and includes Edge Bar shortcuts to quickly access apps one-handed.

Safari flaws let hackers spy on your Mac and iPhone

April 07, 2020

According to Rick Pickren, the security researcher who exposed the vulnerabilities to Apple explained that Safari encourages a user to save their preferences for site permissions such as access to microphone and camera. Apple fortunately patched these vulnerabilities after Pickren brought them to the company's attention. Pickren noted to Wired that some of the patches touched on "really, really old" bugs in WebKit, though, and they were coming to the forefront because of how hackers ...

The official OnePlus wireless charging dock leaked in all its glory

April 07, 2020

First of all, as the name would suggest, the wireless charger will juice up the OnePlus 8 Pro at 30W - the same speed as the company's wired charger. At first glance, the Warp Charge 30 Wireless looks like a fairly standard wireless charging stand, akin to a chunkier and more industrial designed Pixel Stand wireless charger, which made its debut with the Pixel 3 XL .

Google Pixel devices begin receiving April 2020 security update

April 07, 2020

This update is rolling out to the Pixel 4 and 4 XL , Pixel 3a and 3a XL, Pixel 3 and 3 XL, and Pixel 2 and 2 XL. But if you stick with the full releases of Android, then you can expect the option to arrive with the latest update from Google .

Honor 30 Pro pops up on Geekbench, confirms Kirin 990 5G chipset

April 07, 2020

The 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution supporting screen delivers an aspect ratio of 20:9. The phone will run on Android 10-based EMUI 10, but will lack the support of Google services. Powering the device is a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via its USB-C port. Where they'll differ is in their main cameras, with the Honor 30 apparently having a 40MP one while the Honor 30 Pro has a 50MP one, and in their RAM, with the Honor 30 having 8GB and the Honor 30 Pro having either ...

British PM Boris Johnson remains in intensive care

April 07, 2020

The paper added in the sub headings that " Number 10 concedes he is no longer in charge " as Johnson's deputy, Foreign Minister Dominic Raab, will reportedly run the country for the remainder of the prime minister's time in intensive care. Johnson, 55, was given oxygen on Monday and taken to an intensive care unit at a central London hospital in what Downing Street said was a precautionary measure after his condition had worsened.

The Cheapest Copies Of Final Fantasy 7 Remake In Australia

April 07, 2020

Square Enix's Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed the reasoning behind the colossal 100GB Final Fantasy 7 Remake install size. At the same time, there's also been no definitive announcement that it won't be coming out elsewhere, and there have been a few hints that that's at least a possibility.

WhatsApp introduces new restrictions and features to curb misinformation

April 07, 2020

These messages are labeled with double arrows to indicate they did not originate from a close contact. Social media platforms and instant messaging apps had become the medium of choice for those spreading incorrect facts about absolutely unverified treatments for Coronavirus , possible remedies and preventive measures.

'Apex Legends': Season 5 Will Have Content For 'Titanfall' Fans

April 07, 2020

The Old Ways Prize Track brings in weapon and character skins, backgrounds, XP boosts, and other various cosmetics for you to collect. Duos are coming back, allowing teams of two to be able to compete head-to-head for victory. In this mode, players will have the opportunity to get high-level loot as they complete trials while trying to resist computer-controlled monsters. "In a village that has learned to fear machines, a child is sent on a hunt in a final rite of passage".

Governor Issues STAY AT HOME Order To Begin Monday

April 07, 2020

As of Saturday afternoon, there were 2,291 positive COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths in Missouri , according to DHSS. As recently as yesterday, when asked about whether or not he would issue a stay-at-home order , the governor said it is challenging because of how diverse the state is.

Next generation Samsung Galaxy Buds may end up looking like beans

April 07, 2020

Samsung had applied trademark for the " Bean " wireless earbuds early last month. While the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds + both stick with the AirPods-style design, this new model will ditch the earbud stems, so they resemble jelly beans , or kidney beans , if you prefer.

Wisconsin governor orders delay of primary election until June

April 06, 2020

In his order, Evers said he was calling yet another special session on Tuesday, when he hopes lawmakers will pass legislation conforming state law with the new ballot deadline. Wisconsin voters had already requested a record number of absentee ballots to avoid polling places and those ballots will remain valid for June 9, according to the executive order.

ESA confirms dates for E3 2021

April 06, 2020

The Electronic Entertainment Expo which is run by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced amidst the global coronavirus pandemic that the event will not be taking place this year. Apparently, the replacement for E3 this year will serve as the event "Summer gaming", scheduled for early June. The event will include live broadcasts and on-demand programming featuring IGN's editorial coverage of the work of game developers from around the world.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 3 kicks off next week

April 06, 2020

If you like Modern Warfare enough to make it a permanent addition to your library, Activision says that "any items - purchased or earned, player rank, weapon rank, and Battle Pass progression gained in free-to-play Warzone will carry over to the full version of Modern Warfare once purchased".

Slack Taps Into Microsoft Teams, VoIP Calling Apps For Integration

April 06, 2020

Subscribers will now be capable to "write with clarity and conciseness", says Microsoft vice-president Yusef Mehdi. Word, for instance, will now have a built-in Editor feature, which offers more advanced proofing capabilities than the regular spellcheck and grammar tools.

WWE: What Is 16-Time Champion John Cena's Net Worth In 2020?

April 06, 2020

It would be McIntyre - with the help of Ricochet - who would eventually eliminate Lesnar. This proved more than enough to bring the Beast down as he completed the pinfall easily. The Fiend was finally introduced at the very end. Last match standing matches are mostly more brutal than what we saw today as the action revolved involved both the superstars engaging in punches and kicks.

Samsung Galaxy Buds leak reveals bean-shaped design

April 06, 2020

WinFuture sources say the new bean sprouts are 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) long, so they should fit snugly on most ears. Another downside to this decision comes in the form of noise isolation. However, it seems the brand has since not slowed down with the development of its next true wireless earbuds . Samsung was largely expected to introduce it on the Galaxy Buds+ but this ultimately never happened.

Tesla Engineers Show Ventilator Prototype In New Video

April 06, 2020

A four-minute-long video was posted to YouTube revealing a prototype ventilator powered by numerous same components used in the Tesla Model 3. "We want to use parts that we know really well, that we know the reliability of, and we can go really fast and they are available in volume", said Joseph Mardall, Tesla's engineering directory.

China reports 30 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths

April 06, 2020

As of Sunday, a total of 81,708 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 had been reported on the mainland, and 3,331 people had died of the disease. The status of 45 compounds have been revoked since the increase in asymptomatic cases, the report said.

Apple Rumored To Bring ‘Real’ Home Screen Widgets to iOS14

April 06, 2020

Of course, these images are also likely from test versions of the new operating system, and might end up being smoke in the wind, should Apple decide to can the features at any point between now and iOS 14's actual release. Similar wallpapers look like they'll be grouped together and you be able to swipe horizontally to view your options. Users might also see a fresh " Home Screen Appearance " tool that allows users to specify a smart dynamic wallpaper for the home screen.

Mobile adds Quibi to growing list of customer perks

April 06, 2020

Another major feature of Quibi is called Turnstyle. "T-Mobile customers have always been ahead of the curve - streaming more data, watching more mobile video - so when we first heard about Quibi , we knew our customers would love it", remarked Mike Sievert, President and CEO of T-Mobile.

Amazon's Project Tempo could arrive this year to take on Google Stadia

April 06, 2020

The same group is now working on an MMO based on the Lord of the Rings franchise. There are few other details on it at present, but previous rumours came about after Amazon posted job listings for positions in a new cloud game business back in January of 2019.

2020 iPads Include Hardware Microphone Disconnect

April 06, 2020

The growth was highlighted on Apple's Platform Security doc. This security feature is a first for any iPad model but has been available on all some recent Mac models that feature the Apple's T2 security chip . The same thing happens when 2018 and later MacBooks' lids are closed. The T2 Security Chip was additionally current within the 2017 model of iMac Pro that primarily protected the machine's storage, fingerprint information, safe sales space options, and encryption keys.

Apple Store Confirms Low-Cost iPhone Is Called iPhone SE

April 06, 2020

And it'll be an ideal upgrade for those coming from an iPhone 6 , 7 or 8 who don't want to spend extra on a Face ID phone. Rumours about the iPhone SE 2 hit critical mass this morning, with multiple sightings of the upcoming US$349 smartphone contradicting previous claims that Apple plans to launch the device on April 14.

Israel arrests Palestine's Jerusalem affairs minister for the 4th time

April 06, 2020

His office circulated surveillance camera footage showing police searching his home with dogs and confiscating currency. They also noted that Palestinian officials and residents" attempts to take necessary precaution measures, across East Jerusalem, are important, while Israel "is not doing enough' to maintain Palestinian public health.

Jake Gyllenhaal's shirtless handstand is a sight for sore eyes

April 06, 2020

The 23-year-old British actor took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, showing off his Spider-Man physique. which caught the attention of fans. To be fair, fellow thirst trap extraordinaire Tom Holland (those unfamiliar with the oeuvre of one Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal will recall that the two starred alongside one another in the spandex-clad spectacular Spider-Man: Far From Home ) challenged Gyllenhaal to some sort of challenge involving a headstand .

Apple Opened New Bluetooth Accessory AirTags With Video Published

April 06, 2020

AirTags has been a long-rumoured tracker tag technology from Apple meant to compete with products like Tile . The video showed setting an iPhone to factory settings. TF International securities analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, best known for accurately predicting upcoming Apple devices, expects the company to launch AirTags in the first half of 2020 .

Apple Snatches AI Startup to Smarten Siri

April 06, 2020

But ideally, Siri will incorporate Voysis so that Apple's voice assistant is as conversational as Google Assistant , which understands context and more natural phrasing than Siri does. In the past five years, Apple has acquired several AI startups, such as Xnor.ai, Turi , VocalIQ, Perceptio, Emotient, etc. Apple itself didn't have much to say about the deal, delivering the standard response to Bloomberg: "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do ...

Rating by DisplayMate, 120Hz Refresh Rate Expected

April 05, 2020

Separate reports about the OnePlus 8 series has also stated that the smartphone is surely set to cost lesser than $1,000, but on the other hand, is all set to be the most expensive devices launched by OnePlus , yet. The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are anticipated to be launched on April 14 in an online-only occasion at 8:30pm IST. The inclusion of UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR5 RAM has also been confirmed , recently.

Forget Zoom: Free Skype 'Meet Now' works without signups or installs

April 05, 2020

The admin needs to just generate a free unique link with one click, share it with participants and begin the meeting. Interestingly, Meet Now comes with all Skype features as well such as recording the call, blurring the background, screen sharing, and so on.

‘Apex Legends' brings back duos and Kings Canyon permanently

April 05, 2020

In their big reveal, the dev studio also shared that the popular two-player mode will be available alongside the Trios option starting April 7. Also, map rotation feature, which will allow players to choose between the World's Edge and Kings Canyon maps.

Rumour: Resident Evil 8 Coming Next Year, Was Originally Revelations 3

April 05, 2020

Golem shared the details in a series of tweets and explained why the game changed direction from Revelations 3 to a mainline entry. Resident Evil 8 is set to be released in the first half of 2021, is returning to the first-person perspective, and will represent a sizable departure from the series' typical format, that is, according to known horror enthusiast and Resident Evil insider, Dusk Golem.

Temporary visa holders in Australia now allowed to access super

April 05, 2020

Mr Tudge said there has always been an expectation that temporary visa holders are able to support themselves while in Australia, and that expectation remains. Some of them will get financial support from worldwide education providers, while others will have some flexibility in visa conditions, like attending classes.

Google AI Transforms Smartphone Snaps Into Iconic Works of Art

April 05, 2020

Google will transform your regular photos into an art masterpiece, as if painted by those big names from the past. You can then export the Art Transfer version of your photo as either a still image or a GIF. Once you snap your photo and select a style, Art Transfer doesn't just blend the two things or simply overlay your image. "And all of it happens right on your device without the help of the cloud or your image being processed online." the blog site included.

Xiaomi Mi Kids Watch 4 and Kids Watch 4 Pro Announced

April 05, 2020

You get two cameras on the back and a single selfie shooter for photos and video calls. On the software side of things, the Redmi 8A Pro ships with the now dated Android 9 Pie out of the box with the company's in-house MIUI 10 skin baked on top of it.

Motorola makes the Moto G8 Power Lite and its 5000mAh battery official

April 05, 2020

If you're still interested in the G8 Power Lite, Motorola says it will be released on April 15th in "selected countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia". Built-in storage is 64 GB , and the company offers storage expansion via microsD card (up to 256 GB). The phone runs Android 9 Pie at launch and should be updated to Android 10 soon.

Domicile Order: Will Talk Once Pandemic Halts, Says Omar

April 05, 2020

Restore statehood, conduct elections", he tweeted. The new directive clarifies that only domiciles , who have lived for 15 years in the area, will be eligible for government jobs . The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) termed the amendments "token concessions", saying the Centre should have addressed the apprehensions regarding "assault" on demography of J&K.

Iran develops homegrown AI software to speed up coronavirus tests

April 05, 2020

The virus has not spared Iranian lawmakers or other officials. CT imaging allows physicians to spot abnormalities on patients' lungs, indicating a Covid-19 infection. The virus claimed the lives of Ayatollah Hashem Bataya Golpaegani, the religious leader, as well as at least 12 current or former politicians. Efforts to contain the spread of the virus have been constrained by the US' economic sanctions on Iran.

Governor Abbott Suspends Regulations To Increase EMS, First Responder Workforce

April 05, 2020

If religious services can not be conducted from home or through remote services, they should be conducted consistent with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC by practicing good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation, and by implementing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Intel’s Latest 10th-gen Chips Go Up to 5.3GHz

April 05, 2020

That same month, the company started mass producing chips based on its 10-nanometer process, which uses more modern fabrication technologies and provides better efficiency. According to Intel, the silicon will be packed inside more than 100 upcoming notebook designs, including gaming laptops . "So if you had a performance need, that's naturally what you gravitated to", Hamberger said.

Motorola Launches Moto G8 Power Lite with Triple Rear Cameras, 5000mAh Battery

April 05, 2020

It has HD+ resolution and a notch up top for the 8MP selfie camera . It is being offered in Royal Blue and Arctic Blue color editions. The Moto G8 Power Lite stubbornly clings to the increasingly moribund carcass of MicroUSB, which is a bit of a shame, given the large battery .

Almost 11,000 residents have COVID-19; 901 patients in ICU — Newsom

April 05, 2020

Newsom acknowledged he had dozens of lawsuits with the Trump administration. So there's no question we have had our differences of opinion on many issues, but I want to remind you that you and many others that maybe are not aware of this.

Covid-19: U.S. jobless claims hit new record as virus spreads

April 04, 2020

On Friday, the March jobs report showed that the USA economy lost more jobs than economists were expecting, a worrying sign about the damage to come amid the coronavirus pandemic . For the week ending March 14, the highest number of claims in any Alabama county was just 252 in Jefferson - the most populous county in the state.

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