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LG Velvet to Arrive on May 7

April 25, 2020

It shows the layout for the front and back camera, and also highlights the colour options for LG Velvet - white, black, green and red. LG said in a statement on Friday that it will hold an online fashion show event to globally introduce Velvet in real time, utilizing a non-face-to-face marketing method.

IPhone SE Plus To Have A Side Fingerprint Recognition Module

April 25, 2020

The Face ID will stay as existing iPhone models, but the notch will be a lot smaller. Kuo suggested that Apple may start the production of a 6.1-inch and 5.4-inch iPhone 12 in September and a 6.7-inch iPhone until October because the 6.7-inch device would have the most complicated design.

Apple And Google Partner On Mobile App That Traces COVID-19 Exposure

April 25, 2020

This is done by identifying and notifying people that have come into contact with a COVID-19 person. It would allow people who are known to have been exposed to the virus to quarantine or isolate themselves, while letting others resume normal activities.

DWD Now Accepting Applications for Federal Unemployment Program

April 25, 2020

Self-employed individuals such as gig economy workers can now file unemployment claims. "We want people to register and complete the pre-application process even though Oklahoma is not yet authorized to begin paying these benefits", OESC Executive Director Robin Roberson said in a news release.

Over 102000 New Unemployment Claims For the Week in IL

April 25, 2020

As of April 18, Louisiana's trust fund could cover 16 more weeks of unemployment claims, which is longer than other states with a comparable amount of claims. Through mid-day Thursday, the labor department had processed 327,000 of the 402,000 applications that have been received since March 13. Claimants can also file over the automated phone system until Friday night, according to the department.

Google Meet is Getting New Features to Beat Zoom

April 25, 2020

Sharing top of the range video with audio content material materials with totally different members in conferences could also be now conceivable, as a result of " present a Chrome tab " operate. The company in the blog post added that its AI will automatically adjust the video to make users more visible to other participants "in sub-optimal lighting conditions".

Verizon Communications : Wireless Business Slowed by Coronavirus

April 25, 2020

Retail store closures led to a "significant drop" in customer activity, the company said . The company stopped selling phones in its stores and encouraged customers to buy devices online. " Verizon Media has seen increased levels of customer engagement on its platforms, but advertising rates have declined in the current environment", the company said.

Facebook's Messenger Rooms Perfect for Quarantine Chillaxing

April 25, 2020

Once that's done, the report says, the social media giant would match Facebook and WhatsApp accounts to serve targeted ads. The Rooms feature represents a direct challenge to Zoom , which has dominated the video-conferencing market since the coronavirus pandemic forced most of the world's internet-connected population into their homes, exploding in popularity from 10 million users in December to 300 million this month.

Fortnite is Available on the Play Store - Here’s how to install it!

April 25, 2020

Epic Games initially decided to make the game downloadable directly from their website, a move that surprised the gaming community given Google Play Store's hold on the Android market. Due to a safety setting that needed turning off for some players on different Android devices in order to download Fortnite , there were a number of Android APK scams that arose from Epic's decision to not use the Play Store .

Anderson Cooper: 'Embarrassed' Trump 'Lying' About Disinfectant Remarks

April 25, 2020

Disinfectants are hazardous substances and can be poisonous if ingested. The research also detailed what happened when the virus was treated with disinfectants (crucially, outside of the body) which revealed isopropyl alcohol was more effective than bleach.

IN reports 79 more deaths presumed from coronavirus

April 25, 2020

Led by IUPUI's Fairbanks School of Public Health, an interdisciplinary team of IU scientists, physicians and epidemiologists designed the study and developed the scientific plan for execution by state agencies. Eric J. Holcomb said. Box said the presumptive deaths wouldn't be included in the confirmed death toll. Both Dr. Menachemi and Dr. Kristina Box went into the logistics of hos this study will work along with when and where it will be conducted.

Pic Of Sad Bulldog Is Breaking Hearts On Twitter

April 25, 2020

When he's inside, he just walks out to the patio looking for people. But despite her best efforts at cheering Big Poppa up, Rashida explained that the love her bulldog has for children can not be replicated. Speaking to BuzzFeed , Ellis revealed that Big Poppa's actual name is simply Pop. The dog was staring at two young brothers playing in the courtyard when she snapped the picture of him looking depressed.

Food stamp benefits have just been increased during COVID-19, USDA announces

April 24, 2020

Though the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service is receiving interest to expand the SNAP online pilot program, the responsibility is on state agencies, their third-party processor and any retailers that wish to participate.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo jabs McConnell, Kentucky

April 24, 2020

Cuomo said. The White House said those funds would be included in the next rescue bill , but McConnell pushed the "pause button" on more aid packages Tuesday, telling The Wall Street Journal he's now anxious about the national debt. "It's so politically repugnant", he said. "It's not red and blue". Red, white and blue. Cuomo also pointed out that McConnell's state, Kentucky, now receives more federal dollars for services than its taxpayers contribute while the opposite is true of NY.

How To Customise Your Background In Skype Video Calls

April 24, 2020

Microsoft recommends you use the background images in landscape orientation. And the blurred background effect is only now supported in Skype for Windows 10 - sorry macOS fans. You can then Blur the room (Windows 10-only), choose an image you previously added, or add a new image. You can select your background here and add a new image as background.

AppleCare+ for iPad Pro includes coverage for new Magic Keyboard

April 24, 2020

Though, the company is rumored to be refreshing its iPad Pro lineup later this year with 5G connectivity and a mini-LED display. This new iPad was expected to launch in the latter part of 2020 as well, but the company has reportedly delayed it to next year.

Google Assistant is getting better sensitivity for its "Hey Google" wake-ups

April 24, 2020

Basically, they say that their device wakes up and activates microphone - waiting for the users" command - by picking up something else as the "Hey Google " or " Ok Google' wake word. Now, about six months after that promise, the setting is finally rolling out to the public. Last September, Google announced it would add an option to control the sensitivity of the Assistant's hotword "Hey Google".

You've got mail: Tom Hanks writes to bullied boy called 'Corona'

April 24, 2020

The boy from Queensland, Australia, was feeling so down that he made a decision to write to someone else he knew was having a hard time: Tom Hanks . Hanks replied in a letter typed on a Corona typewriter which he had taken to the Gold Coast.

LG Velvet Launch Date & Colors Revealed

April 24, 2020

LG has been teasing its new Velvet smartphone for a few weeks now, and thanks to a new teaser video, we know exactly when it's launching: May 7. It shows raindrops (painted in the colors that the LG Velvet will arrive in) forming the waterdrop camera.

Germany And Apple In Conflict Over Smartphone COVID-19 Contact Tracing

April 24, 2020

A planned app will mean the United Kingdom government can conduct "large scale" contact tracing, once cases have fallen further, the health secretary has said . The UK has already confirmed plans to launch the app . "Coordination with health authorities in European Union member states is paramount", Breton said in a statement.

Call of Duty Matchmaking Will Force Cheaters to Play Against Each Other

April 24, 2020

If a player is reported for cheating, their next deployment will send them to a separate matchmaking arena just for rule-breakers, Infinity Ward tweeted Thursday . A new update to tackle cheating is also being pushed out by Infinity Ward which will see players who are suspected of cheating being put together thanks to new matchmaking changes.

WHO Wuhan Institute data hacked

April 24, 2020

There have been several hack attacks lately as hackers are leveraging the sensitive situation to their advantage. Similarly, the World Bank had 5,120, and WHO had 2,732 employee email credentials being leaked. The WHO credentials came from a hack in 2016, Potter said. Email IDs belonging to the Gates Foundation had also been listed. "We don't now have an indication of a data breach at the foundation".

Twitter to remove misleading tweets linking COVID-19 to 5G

April 24, 2020

Ofcom said his comments were "ill-judged", but a number of other foolish celebrities have unfortunately highlighted the false link between 5G and Coronavirus . Earlier this month, several incidents of arson and vandalism of 5G towers were reported in European countries after several conspiracy theories linked coronavirus to the cells towers made rounds on social media.

Mobile's big 5G plans are not good news for all Sprint customers

April 24, 2020

As thoroughly detailed and neatly explained by CNET , a number of devices released on Sprint with 5G connectivity a year ago will essentially be downgraded to 4G LTE support only as T-Mobile integrates and repurposes the technology used by its new daughter operator to lay the foundation of its high-speed network.

Moto Edge+ & Moto Edge Launched, Specs, Price

April 24, 2020

Both the phones come with an expansive 6.7-inch full HD+ OLED display that curve beautifully along the edges to allow for a truly immersive viewing experience. The front camera has a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor . Verizon Unlimited customers also get 12 months of free Disney+ service, giving you access to Disney's vast collection of films and television shows, including Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel blockbusters.

‘Fraggle Rock’ Reboot Set at Apple

April 23, 2020

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on iPhone , iPad, Apple TV , iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, as well as at tv.apple.com , for $4.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. Many of you may remember Jim Henson's original puppet-based series, which was chiefly popular during the 1980s. Rock On! , the revival "focuses on how we are all connected through friendship in the era of social distancing".

McConnell takes flak after suggesting bankruptcy for states rather than bailouts

April 23, 2020

Democratic governors slammed the idea. Republicans say the delays likely forced some businesses waiting for the payroll subsidies to close. 'I would certainly be in favor of allowing states to use the bankruptcy route, he told his host.

Apple's 2020 iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed

April 23, 2020

In other words, the smaller devices could arrive sometime in October or November, while the 12 Pro Max could arrive in December. Apple is likely to postpone its larger version of the new low-priced iPhone SE Plus until the second half of 2021.

With OnePlus 8 Series Priced To Perfection, the Best Just Got Better

April 23, 2020

Things get even better for existing Indian OnePlus users looking to buy the new OnePlus 8 series smartphones if they join the OnePlus Red Cable Club, an exclusive membership program for the OnePlus community. The OnePlus 8 Pro houses a 4510 mAh battery and the OnePlus 8 comes with 4.300 mAh capacity. In Germany, OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB RAM+128GB is €900 on OnePlus' official site (Onyx Black only), while the 256GB is €1,000 (available in Ultramarine Blue and Glacial Green).

HBO Max Trailer Teases Impressive Catalogue of TV and Classics

April 23, 2020

Dubbed " where HBO meets so much more ", the streaming package will host a monstrous 10,000 hours of material on its launch. The latest, anticipated streaming service is nearly here, and it's HBO Max . There are more and more streaming options, including Apple TV-Plus and the recently launched bite-sized Quibi. Audiences will be able to watch 700 blockbuster films via the HBO service, including Crazy Rich Asians , A Star is Born , Aquaman , and Joker , as well as films acquired ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets a neat exclusive YouTube feature

April 23, 2020

Xiaomi may release a folding smartphone by the end of this year, and according to new rumors, the phone may resemble the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip . Foldable screen phones have just become popular. YouTube isn't the only project Samsung and the Google team are working on. It's available to download right now if you happen to have a Z Flip.

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

April 23, 2020

The payments platform can use Reliance's massive network of offline stores to monetise its data, while Reliance can use the "household" name to finally yield success with a seamless payments system. They don't have as much e-commerce as these guys will have. "Now, between Whatsapp , Instagram and Facebook - all the commerce can be done through Whatsapp Pay", said Sud.

MacBook with blazing Apple chip coming next year

April 23, 2020

The report also mentions that the multiple chips Apple is developing are part of an internal project called Kalamata, which is meant to synchronize chip architectures between mobile and desktop chips. One challenge is getting macOS to play nice with the new ARM-based chips while continuing to run legacy Intel-compatible apps. There has been speculation and some demand for Macs to adopt iOS, but Apple has resisted.

Zoom app to include a useful feature to fight "Zoombombing"

April 23, 2020

To get the Zoom 5.0 update, you will have to download it manually. The software, which experienced a surge in use during the COVID-19 pandemic as users started working, learning, and socializing from home, attracted criticism for security and privacy bugs , including the meetings that were susceptible to hijacking, a process called " Zoombombing ".

Facebook Expands Messenger Kids to India and Adds New Features

April 23, 2020

This particular feature replaces the current setup where kids can not add any new contacts, only allowing parents to do so. As schools around the world remain closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new features are created to let kids increase their contacts on the app under parental supervision.

Team Fortress 2 and CS:GO source code leak raises security fears

April 23, 2020

However, it also doesn't believe players should "be alarmed or avoid the current builds". Some players have reported that remote code execution exploits are already in the wild on TF2, but those reports are now unconfirmed. However, with the source code at their disposal (as old as it is), hackers and cheat developers now certainly have a lot more tools in their quest to create exploits and cheats that could make playing the two games a unsafe and annoying endeavor.

Zero-Day Warning: It's Possible to Hack iPhones Just by Sending Emails

April 23, 2020

ZecOps says that "The vulnerability allows remote code execution capabilities and enables an attacker to remotely infect a device by sending emails that consume significant amount of memory". "Additional kernel vulnerability would provide full device access - we suspect that these attackers had another vulnerability". However, as per a report by TechCrunch , exploits like these are also used by some governments to target certain ethnic groups.

IPhone 12 Facing Production Delays, iPhone SE Plus Postponed: Ming-chi Kuo

April 23, 2020

Sources told Nikkei Asian Review on Tuesday that Apple has notified several of its suppliers that it plans to boost iPhone production, "despite some suppliers' belief that orders could end up being significantly lower". The iPhone 12 models are apparently being tested by local staff at the Chinese manufacturing facilities, rather than Apple's United States engineers, due to the travel restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Tips: Fans Demand More PSA From Beyonce & Jay-Z's Daughter

April 23, 2020

Beyoncé's mum Tina shared the video on her Instagram , writing: "Blue's PSA". As you can see in the video, the pepper-filled bowl immediately shoots to the edges of the water bowl once the soap is introduced to the equation. The eight-year-old's visual presentation came with responses from fans who jokingly asked that she give the nation's daily COVID-19 briefings over President Trump.

New $310B for small businesses likely already used up

April 23, 2020

The SBA has notified almost 8,000 businesses that their information may have been exposed. Democratic and Republican Senate leaders announced on Tuesday morning that they'd reached a deal with the Trump administration that would replenish the Payroll Protection Program, an initially-$350 billion portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that ran out of funds after thousands of small businesses applied for assistance.

Nintendo Switch Accounts Are Getting Hacked, Enable 2FA To Secure Your Account

April 23, 2020

One of the tweets to go viral came from LootPots founding editor Pixelpar , who revealed on Sunday that his account had been "accessed numerous times overnight". Nintendo makes two-step verification optional for its accounts but has recently started a small social media campaign encouraging users to opt in.

'Hey Google' driving you nuts? Google finally rolls out wake-word sensitivity

April 23, 2020

Users will be able to select exactly how easily they want Google to be able to hear them and respond on a slider that spans from "least sensitive" to "most sensitive". There are six ready-made routines available, which you can customize to your liking. The wake-word sensitivity feature could be handy for those with multiple Assistant devices in their household.

Vivaldi Browser Launches on Android, Adds Integrated Tracker Blocking

April 23, 2020

But, if all those features sound intriguing to you, go ahead and download the Vivaldi browser ( Free ) on your Android devices right away. "As we navigate the hard times of the pandemic together, the browser takes the center stage". Now it's doubling down by integrating a blocklist powered by DuckDuckGo's Tracker Radar. When it comes to web browsers , users get a myriad of options besides the pre-installed web browser or Google Chrome.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Release Rumors: Two Tablets Coming Out This Year

April 23, 2020

We have been playing with the Galaxy S20 Ultra phone for quite some time now, and we agree most of the remarks made by DxOMark . The Galaxy S20 Ultra scored a very high 132 for its photos but was let down by its 102 video score for a total camera result of 122, which puts it in joint sixth place along the Honor V30 Pro .

Motorola Edge+ and Edge promo videos surface as specs get revealed

April 23, 2020

It is coupled with an 8MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom support and a 16MP wide-angle lens. Motorola claims that the cameras offer 6K video with the best in Industry Video Stabilization. It also enables users to switch apps with just a swipe. Powerful stereo speakers, tuned by Wave Audio, are also on board for immersive streaming and gaming.

First Step: Newsom Allows Elective Surgeries to Resume After COVID-19 Halt

April 23, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom calls it the first significant change to the state's stay-at-home order that has been in place for more than a month due to the coronavirus outbreak. If it's delayed it becomes acute and that fundamentally is a health issue". For those hoping for a reopening of California's businesses, Newsom reiterated that the state is not yet prepared to do so.

Mobile, Sprint begin merging 5G networks in major cities

April 23, 2020

T-Mobile is wasting no time expanding - and solidifying - its 5G network in the US following its recently completed merger with Sprint . On Tuesday, T-Mobile announced that its 5G 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum is now live in parts of Philadelphia, offering T-Mobile customers with compatible 5G phones the opportunity to take advantage of the new super-speedy connectivity - with peaks of almost 600 Mbps.

Barrasso: Trump 'Absolutely Right' on Call for Harvard to Return Grant

April 23, 2020

The battle over which universities deserve federal stimulus money reached a fevered pitch on Tuesday when President Trump lashed out at Harvard University , the world's wealthiest higher education institution with a $41 billion endowment, for tapping in the emergency money.

Fortnite finally comes to the Google Play Store

April 22, 2020

It's been almost one and a half years since Epic Games brought Fortnite to Android devices, but the developer has remained adamant that the game should be allowed to exist outside of Google's ecosystem. The official statement, however, is a delicious piece from Epic Games about how hard it is to give 30% of their profits from the title to Google (the standard chunk of in-app purchases that must be offered to the Play Store as a means to offer IAP through the service) and that Google ...

Huawei caught promoting phone cameras with DSLR shots

April 22, 2020

Chinese electronics giant Huawei was forced to apologise after being caught using images shot on DSLR cameras to promote its smartphone devices. Zhao did some sleuthing and found the images on 500Px, a popular online photography sharing platform.

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