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Google Pixel Buds 2's killer feature outsmarts noise - and the AirPods Pro

April 28, 2020

By the time they arrived here you would be looking at around AU$60 making them worth around a quarter of the price of the Buds themselves. Google Assistant can be activated on the new Pixel Buds by saying the "Hey Google" or "OK Google" hotword.

Vivo Overthrows Samsung to Become Second Largest Smartphone Vendor in India

April 28, 2020

According to Canalys , the overall market grew 12 percent year-on-year, with shipments hitting 33.5 million units. It sold 3.9 million smartphones and managed to acquire an 11.7 percent market share, while OPPO shipped 3.5 million units to capture 10.4 percent of India's smartphone market.

Motorola Edge+ coming soon to India

April 28, 2020

Here is a sneak peek into what went behind creating the #AbsoluteEverything. That tweet ended with "Coming soon to India!". Motorola Edge Plus launch will mark the company's re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment. Motorola Edge+ is powered by Qualcomm's top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 SoC packing alongside 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM . The smartphone phone will most likely be running on Android 10.

DJI Mavic Air 2 Announcement: Today is the Day

April 28, 2020

The Mavic Air 2 with a price tag of $799. The Mavic series was revolutionary on its debut in 2017, packing the features of the much larger Phantom drones into a foldable device you could throw in a backpack. The remote features an ergonomic design which the company said allows for a more comfortable grip. "Plus, anti-interference technology blocks unwanted signals".

Virgin Media says broadband outage issue has now been fixed

April 28, 2020

Over three quarters of those affected reported having problems cable internet connection. Reports have been logged in cities across the country, as well as in Belfast. The issue caused broadband connectivity to drop for a few minutes before returning again and repeated over the course of several hours. Our teams are urgently looking into the problem and will work flat out to fix it.

Samsung Is Working on Smartphone With a Pop-Up Selfie Camera

April 28, 2020

Samsung wants to follow the path of its Chinese smartphone rivals like the OPPO , vivo , TECNO and Infinix in adding a pop-up selfie camera to get that nearly bezel-less design. "There's no info on the hardware specs just yet but it is said to come with a 6.5" screen and there's also an IR blaster at the top along with a USB-C port at the bottom.

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Bill Belichick: Patriots Not Drafting QB 'Wasn't By Design'

April 28, 2020

But we also heard that New England was all but certain to select a rookie passer in this year's draft in either the first round or with a mid-round choice, and that did not happen. "Now it's just a matter of how we get them on the team". "I couldn't be more proud of the efforts and collaboration of our clubs, league personnel, and our partners to conduct an efficient Draft and share an unforgettable experience with millions of fans during these uncertain times", NFL Commissioner Roger ...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth is official with a 5x periscope camera

April 28, 2020

Xiaomi introduced the MIUI 12 on the stage right before the Mi 10 Youth 5G, but that's yet to be released and the phone will ship with MIUI 11, based on Android 10. The camera setup boasts a 48 MP, f/1.8 primary camera sensor, an 8 MP, f/2.2 ultrawide snapper, an 8 MP telephoto camera and a 2 MP macro camera. The Mi 10 Youth Edition doesn't sport a trending punch-hole display design.

Mi 10 Youth Edition with Snapdragon 765G, 50x Digital Zoom Launched

April 28, 2020

Read on to find out more about Mi 10 Youth Edition's sale, full specifications, price, and availability. "It has a 48MP f/1.79 main camera with a 1/2.0" sensor, an 8MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS that offers 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom.

Apple finds no evidence hackers exploited iPhone, iPad mail flaw

April 28, 2020

Reports also said that Apple had patched the vulnerabilities in the latest iOS 13 .4.5 beta version, and the fixes would be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks. A security researcher with Citizen Lab, Bill Marczak referred the vulnerability as "scary". As the flaw was recently discovered, the bug could have proved valuable for governments and security agencies as an exploit is worth over $1 million if it works without warning against an updated iPhone.

Samsung Updates 1st-Gen Galaxy Buds With Galaxy Buds

April 28, 2020

The features are already available on the new Galaxy Buds + and now they have been ported to the old model. Now, you can pair Buds with multiple devices across mobile and PC. Additionally, Ambient Sound now works with only one earbud in, as well. Those who use the streaming service will be able to listen to their music on the Galaxy Buds with a single press.

IPhone 12 Production Delayed Due to Coronavirus

April 28, 2020

The company, which traditionally unveils new iPhones in September, released a smaller iPhone priced at US$399 earlier this month. In addition, it is said that Apple will not manufacture as many devices as it did in 2019. So we're more likely to see mass production of the iPhone 12 take place in October with the handsets going on sale towards the end of the month or potentially at the start of November.

Bill Belichick On Not Adding QB In Draft

April 28, 2020

If the Meridian native signs with the Patriots, he will compete against former Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer for the starting job. I think he certainly gives us a very solid level of play. Total US viewership for the event exceeded 55m people, up 16 per cent from past year. He improved a lot.

Pyongyang keeps mum on Kim Jong-un’s health

April 28, 2020

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's prolonged public absence has led to rumors of ill health and worries about how it could influence the future of what one analyst calls Northeast Asia's "Achilles' heel", a reference to the North's belligerence and unpredictable nature.

Google's 2nd gen Pixel Buds are now available for $179

April 28, 2020

The earbuds are created to have a secure fit and earbuds that seal the ears but they also have what is called an ambient vent that keeps you connected to the outside world. You'll get the best experience with Android though, including battery life reports for each earbud. The earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and are good for up to five hours of listening time and up to 2.5 hours of talk time.

Michael Jordan: Pistons Hatred 'Carries Even to This Day'

April 28, 2020

We weren't bad people. And in paying that price, you know, I understand that this is the sports world and everything else, but at the same time looking back over in terms of how we felt at that particular time, our emotional state and how we exited the floor, we actually gave the world the opportunity to look at us in a way that we never really tried to position ourselves in or project ourselves in that way.

One WhatsApp feature drastically reduced spread of viral messages during COVID-19

April 28, 2020

In one of many greatest adjustments to its core function, WhatsApp stated earlier this month that customers on its platform can now ship alongside steadily forwarded messages they obtain to exclusively one individual or a bunch at a time, down from five.

Some OnePlus 8 Pro owners seeing green tint on smartphone's display

April 28, 2020

After all, these devices received Android 8.1 Oreo, and Android 9.1 Pie updates already. Another device whose official Paranoid Android 10 update is nearly ready is the Mi A2. This particular update did not bring any new features to users, at least when we look at it globally. After downloading the file, move it from your default downloads folder to the root directory via the File Manager app .

Disney+ to stream 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' early

April 27, 2020

The studio has long promoted events around May 4 as Star Wars Day - employing the pun "May the 4th be with you". It's another major boost for Disney Plus , which this year has brought Frozen 2 and Pixar's Onward to the streaming service quicker than expected in the United States and some other territories.

Massive The Last of Us Part II Spoilers Leak Online

April 27, 2020

The studio has reportedly been in a period of crunch since the game was delayed past its initial release date of February 21, and it has a history of employees leaving as a result of the workplace culture. Much like Jessie's crush on Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Remake, Naughty Dog's biggest acolytes are sending very VERY obvious signals about their lust for a sequel that was on its way towards a store shelf before...

Google, Apple address security concerns on proposed COVID-19 tracking tool

April 27, 2020

An Apple employee said the variations were the outcome of response the two organizations had gotten about the specifications and how they may be improved. The system also won't measure any one person's contact with another for more than 30 minutes at a time, in order to reduce the possibility of reverse-engineering people's identities based on how much longer they're in contact with each other, such as families living in the same household, or people who regularly work together during specific ...

2K Provide Update On WWE Simulation Video Games

April 27, 2020

WWE 2K Battlegrounds is being made by Saber Interactive, the studio responsible for National Basketball Association 2K Playgrounds. Do you like the look of WWE 2K Battlegrounds? We've also heard your requests to keep the WWE 2K19 servers running; they will remain active for the time being.

Xbox Series X logo revealed

April 27, 2020

Rayner explained that, "With the new DirectStorage APIs and new hardware decompression, we can further improve I/O performance and reduce CPU overhead, both of which are essential to achieve fast loading". He goes on to say that game reveals won't be "too much of a wait". Though Spencer hinted that game announcements would be coming soon, it's not unreasonable to imagine that we might finally be officially introduced to the much-rumoured Lockhart console .

The Last of Us 2 Story Spoilers and more have leaked online

April 27, 2020

The release date was shuffled back to May , though, and then delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Those of you looking to avoid spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 should definitely be careful to say the least. The Reddit post also mentions that those who can't get the links to work can try using a VPN to get around the blocks in some countries. Exactly how these videos have found their way online remains unclear, but the title was originally scheduled to release in ...

Nintendo Confirms Nintendo Network ID Accounts Affected By Hacking

April 27, 2020

In statements released today, Nintendo explained that one of the ways to sign into your account, the NNID, was illegally impersonated to log in and collect user data - and that this has been going on since early April. Either way, the added security is a major hurdle for anyone who may try to gain unauthorized access to your account. Click "Send" to receive the verification code at the email address displayed.

How The Government's New CovidSafe Tracing App Actually Works

April 27, 2020

The source code for the app is now not available publicly, although the government has said it will be released subject to consultation with the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre. However, Law Council of Australia president Pauline Wright said there were still concerns around a lack of provision for oversight and reporting on the app's use.

Australia starts contact-tracing app as restrictions ease

April 27, 2020

Australia's coronavirus tracing app, dubbed COVIDSafe , has been released as the nation seeks to contain the spread of the deadly pandemic. "Australians are doing an extraordinary job to flatten the curve and contain the spread of the coronavirus, but we can not be complacent", said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Google rolling out Android 11 DP3 to various Pixel phones today

April 27, 2020

This will be the final Developer Preview version for Android 11 before the upcoming major update moves onto the beta testing phase. However, if the user is using a previous beta or stable build, they will have to flash the device with the Developer Preview 3 software available on the official Android website .

Apple and Google dispel privacy concerns over the Contact Tracking app

April 27, 2020

The companies reiterated an important point ... if an unidentified person confirms they have tested positive for Covid-19 into the system, they will be added to a positive diagnosis list so the system can notify the users that they have come into contact with.

An aggrieved Trump blames press for furor over disinfectant comments

April 26, 2020

Posting on Twitter last night, the president wrote: "What is the objective of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions , & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately".

Animal Crossing New Horizons: How to Get Hedges

April 26, 2020

New Horizons 1.2.0 update patch notes are jam-packed with features that include new season events like Nature Day and May Day, as well as two new merchants: Leif and Redd. In Animal Crossing , he sits outside the train station and takes song requests, and he causes quite a stir in the social sim game. No, shrubs breeding is not possible in Animal Crossing New Horizons .

British leader Boris Johnson to return to work

April 26, 2020

A legislative directive ensuring that will be proposed to the parliament in May, the health ministry said on the app's website on Sunday. After he was released April 12, he recorded a video message thanking staff at the hospital for saving his life .

LG to officially unveil its Velvet flagship phone on 7th May

April 26, 2020

In an official blog post LG states that it chose to go with the name " Velvet " for two major characteristics of the phone - lustrous smoothness and premium softness.LG Velvet is the first smartphone post the company's revamped branding strategy.

Internet memes react to President Trump's COVID-19 disinfectant claim

April 26, 2020

When pressed about the remark during a bill signing on Friday, Trump claimed , "I was asking a question sarcastically to reporters like you just to see what would happen". After Trump's remarks, Twitter began flooding with jokes (and real concern) that people would start drinking Lysol and actually eating Tide Pods at the president's wildly unsafe suggestion.

Skype copied useful idea Zoom and better

April 26, 2020

There's little I enjoy more than a the well-executed use of a silly background in a video chat. "Microsoft quietly started rolling out a new update to Skype that enables support for custom backgrounds on Windows, Mac , Linux, and web".

Apple Music Is Now Streaming on Samsung Smart TVs

April 26, 2020

Apple Music is now available on select Samsung TV models launched in 2018 or later. If you own a Samsung Smart TV, you can now download the Apple Music app from theSamsung Smart TV App Store. Customers can also access new "At Home With Apple Music" content, including group FaceTime chats with artists, special interviews, and more " to help create a sense of connection and community during this time of distancing ".

New bug in Google Play Store is hiding app images

April 25, 2020

Epic were reluctant to have Fortnite available on the Play store because of Google's rather sizeable 30 percent take of any transaction made through the platform, which Epic boss Tim Sweeney confirmed in an interview with Digital Foundry in 2018 .

Doraemon Story of Seasons launches on PS4 in September

April 25, 2020

This port is still done with the same team as the earlier releases; published by Bandai Namco , produced by Marvelous, and developed by Brownies. Players will be able to enjoy traditional Story of Seasons activities like growing crops, building out their farm , exploring, bug hunting, and much more.

New iPhone SE Delivery Estimates Slip to Early May

April 25, 2020

In terms of design, the only difference is the location of the Apple logo, which is far lower compared to that in the iPhone 11 series. "The new iPhone SE will for sure attract mid-range users who don't take 5G connectivity as a necessity", said Mo Jia, who tracks the global smartphone industry at research firm Canalys.

Saturday Sports Wrap: Lions, Packers Draft Running Backs

April 25, 2020

Swift was widely considered the best running back in this draft, so the value here is excellent. Swift finished his collegiate career ranking seventh in Georgia history with 2,885 rushing yards. Hockenson and Kerryon Johnson on offense, they found another risky game-breaker in Swift. Jackson is expected to join the offensive line right away that lost Graham Glasgow .

De Blasio praises New Yorkers as coronavirus hospitalizations decline

April 25, 2020

De Blasio said that although the halal meals will be available through the 435 distribution sites, 32 of them in areas with large Muslim communities will be the focus of the programme. The town hopes to distribute 10 million free foods from April and 15 million in May, " the Mayor explained. Besides running the "grab-and-go" centres, the city is also delivering meals to the homebound by employing thousands of taxi and online hail service drivers who have become unemployed because of the ...

Xbox Game Pass gets Red Dead Redemption 2

April 25, 2020

Arthur Morgan's journey is coming to a new platform. "Coming on May 7 to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Red Dead Redemption 2 ". Coming on May 7th, the victor of over 175 Game of the Year Awards and recipient of over 250 ideal scores will be playable as part of your monthly subscription.

Redmi 10X powered by MediaTek Helio G85 to launch soon in China

April 25, 2020

If this is true, then the Redmi device that was stained at TENAA it could be the Redmi 9. The Realme 6i debuted in March as the world's first smartphone to use a MediaTek Helio G80. This processor is likely to be teamed up with a Mali-G52 graphics unit, 6GB of RAM , and 128GB of storage space. MIUI 12 will be unveiled on April 27 alongside Mi Note 10 Lite 5G in China.

Apple, Google allay privacy fears around contact tracing app

April 25, 2020

Today we have a few more details: randomly generated keys and Bluetooth encryption will be used to make identifying individuals very, very hard. Apps using the tool will also now limit the recording of the time people are exposed to an infected person to a maximum of 30 minutes.

A String of Text Is Crashing iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch

April 25, 2020

This flaw is the latest in a string of Apple security issues that have been discovered in the past year. San Francisco based cybersecurity firm, ZecOps , cites that a previous flaw in the application. The issue was particularly hard to detect because the malicious code was contained in the email sent by the attackers, and the emails were either deleted by the user or by the attackers themselves, according to the Journal.

Ford goes drag racing with 1,400 HP electric Mustang Cobra Jet

April 25, 2020

True to its name, the new project from Ford Performance will deliver more than 1,400 horsepower and more than 1,100 pound-feet of torque-all to, as Ford puts it, "demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments".

Nintendo blocks legacy logins after 160,000 accounts were compromised

April 25, 2020

Hackers were able to see the nickname, email address , country, and date of birth of the account, as well as make purchases with credit cards and PayPal accounts. NNIDs are an older form of login for Nintendo services, created for 3DS and Wii U. The Switch uses newer Nintendo Accounts, but legacy NNIDs can be used to log in.

WWE Confirms There Will Be No WWE 2K21 Game, 2K Comments

April 25, 2020

Raw video game series writer Justin Leeper posted a video on YouTube claiming he's heard from reliable sources that WWE 2K21 has been canceled. Developer Visual Concepts also took over the WWE 2K series after long-time Japanese developer Yuke's announced it would depart from the series to work on its own wrestling game.

Snap surges on earnings revenue beat and Q1 user gains

April 25, 2020

Snap launched App Stories in March that opened the social media company's world-renowned "Stories" feature to 3 party developers' applications. On the financial side, Snap Inc . Shares of Snap Inc. traded higher after the company reported Q1/20 earnings and a 20% year-over-year growth in the number of daily active users. EMarketer Principal Analyst Debra Aho Williamson noted that "if advertisers did cut budgets for Snapchat advertising, they may not have done so in large numbers ...

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