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YouTube Music is Ready For Your Google Play Music Library

May 12, 2020

The big push to YouTube Music started nearly exactly two years ago. The entire transfer could take a few hours to complete depending on how much history you have with Google Play Music, so feel free to leave the YouTube Music app at any time and the transfer will continue in the background.

Hoover school officials announce graduation details for Hoover, Spain Park

May 12, 2020

Booker T. Washington High School, 6 p.m. West Vigo High School, 1 p.m. Galion High School - Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. Spain Park's ceremony will be at 7 p.m. The 101 graduating seniors will receive diplomas May 26 at 6 p.m. on the football field in a drive-through ceremony. Corporation leaders said they've also paid for billboards that will be installed in mid-May.

TSMC Still Won't Commit to Building a US Fab

May 12, 2020

Intel and a Taiwanese company are talking to the Trump administration about building new semiconductor plants in the United States amid concern about relying on suppliers in Asia for chips used in a wide variety of electronics. TSMC told the Journal that it was "evaluating.suitable locations" to open an overseas plant, but didn't have any "concrete plan yet". The talks about increasing semiconductor manufacturing in the US comes at a time when the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak ...

Fragging hell: Qualcomm rolls out mid-tier 5G gaming chipset

May 12, 2020

Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 768G is designed for "next-level performance that enables smart, immersive gaming experiences with the integration of truly global 5G ". Qualcomm says the new SoC delivers superior gaming performance and intelligent multi-camera capabilities. As well as standalone and non-standalone 5G networks.

Honor 9X Pro launched in India without Google Mobile Services

May 12, 2020

The smartphone comes in Midnight Black and Phantom Purple. Huawei's in-house AppGallery will be pre-loaded on the Honor 9X Pro, making it the first phone in India to do so. The Honor 9X Pro operates on the Android 9 Pie OS with EMUI 9.1 custom skin on top. Under the hood, it is powered by the 7nm octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 810 processor clocked at 2.6GHz along with ARM Mali-G52 MP6 GPU.

Governor Cuomo announces which regions will reopen on May 15th

May 12, 2020

NY has now seen at least 85 children stricken by a new coronavirus-linked inflammatory syndrome - along with two more possible deaths, Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed Sunday. Cuomo also announced that certain "low-risk" businesses can reopen this Friday. "In many ways - from my point of view - we're on the other side of the mountain", Cuomo said .

IPhone SE in India for ₹38,900

May 12, 2020

The much-awaited iPhone was launched on April 15 - at a starting price of Rs 42,500 - and due to the situation in the country, it has not yet been made available for sale. The smartphone comes in three storage options- the 64GB, 128GB and the 256GB. The iPhone SE offers a single 12MP (f/1.8) camera on the back and a solo 7MP selfie shooter on the front.

Google Pixel 4a Now Reportedly Launching in June

May 12, 2020

The Google Pixel 4a was rumored to arrive on May 22 but according to a new report, the mid-range Pixel's launch has been delayed until June. That same event could be our introduction to the Google's latest phone if the company wants to kill two birds with one stone.

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition launched in Germany with GMS & cheaper pricing

May 12, 2020

The Huawei P40 Pro is a attractive piece of hardware, but its lack of Google Mobile Services means it is a hard phone to recommend to those who are embeded in core services like Gmail, YouTube, the Google Play Store and more. The phone has now gone into pre-order, with no new details about what's exactly new with the phone. The identical nature of the "New Edition" isn't a surprise, with Huawei still navigating through the intricacies of the ban imposed by the U.S.

Russian Federation marks WWII Victory Day in coronavirus-reduced ceremony

May 12, 2020

The muted celebrations came as Russian Federation said it had registered an additional 10,817 coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total to 198,676. A vote on constitutional changes that was scheduled for last month and would allow Putin to seek two more presidential terms, keeping him in power until 2036, was postponed.

Ubisoft Announces "Fully Digital' Ubisoft Forward Conference For July"

May 12, 2020

Ironically, the same listing touts optimized games as having "unparalleled load times, visuals, responsiveness, and frame rates up to 120fps". The statement, which we've translated, suggested the game will benefit from faster loading times on the next-gen system, "allowing players to immerse themselves in history and the world without friction".

What is the United Kingdom government's advice on wearing face masks?

May 12, 2020

People with coronavirus symptoms, as well as members of their household, should continue to follow the advice to self isolate . They may be beneficial in places where it is hard to follow maintain social distancing measures. The U.S. president has not been wearing a mask in public despite health advice from his administration encouraging people to do so to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Off-duty officer saves California hiker caught in fast-moving water

May 12, 2020

Fortunately for him, an off-duty CHP officer named Brent Donley was hiking nearby and he rushed over to help . It's a pretty incredible scene - and the best part is that Donley is actually trained for this type of thing. "This Search and Rescue call could have ended very badly if not for his help", the post read. "We sincerely thank Officer Donley for his quick-thinking and preparedness", the statement from the sheriff's office reads.

Motorola Razr Android 10 update makes the external display even more useful

May 12, 2020

Android 10 for the Motorola Razr adds numerous goodies you're familiar with. This is according to Michael Fisher AKA Mr Mobile, who has had a previous of the update on his borrowed Motorola Razr. Other functionalities include controlling music playback and turn-by-turn navigation from Google Maps. Since this is Android 10, the new Android gesture navigation is here, Motorola brought its icon customization feature from the Edge+ over too, and you can switch to a dark theme at the ...

Sony patent teases PlayStation assistant that estimates completion times

May 12, 2020

The PS5 might have a game-centric virtual assistant similar to Siri or Google Assistant, according to a series of new Sony patents that have described aspects of the technology. Previous whispers have suggested the assistant will be called Playstation Assist, and it'll certainly be interesting to see whether Sony implements it for the PS5 at launch this winter, and if so how much of a fuss it makes about it.

Vande Bharat Mission: 288 Indians Stranded In USA, UAE Land In Hyderabad

May 12, 2020

Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry, Punya Salila Srivastava, on May 11 informed about the latest development on Centre's Vande Bharat Mission under which government is bringing stranded citizens home from overseas. Special arrangements for passengers arriving at the airport include food and beverage facilities within the arriving hall. All passengers were seen wearing mask and maintaining physical distance while coming out of the aircraft through the aero-bridge and till exiting the ...

Twitter to Label COVID-19 Tweets That Make Disputed or Misleading Claims

May 12, 2020

Twitter announced it will warn users when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus . Twitter will continue to take down COVID-19 tweets that pose a threat to the safety of a person or group, along with attempts to incite mass violence or widespread civil unrest.

Paul Mescal’s Necklace Is Going On For a Boosted Sale

May 12, 2020

Normal People depicts the relationship between Connell and Marianne from secondary school through college in Ireland. Normal People premiered on TV screens around the world last week and it's been all people can talk about ever since. The show, directed by Lenny Abrahamson and adapted from the novel of the same name by Sally Rooney , was the subject of a, frankly, iconic discussion on Liveline this week with callers comparing it to "something you'd see in a porno" and warning that it ...

WhatsApp Working on Messenger Rooms Integration on the Web

May 12, 2020

While this new version hasn't been rolled out to all users yet, it is reported that it would be soon available to WhatsApp users via future updates. It will enable users to connect with their friends and family via Messenger Rooms from their PCs and laptops.

Huge iPhone 12 leak reveals several next-gen features

May 12, 2020

Finally, Weinbach also "confirmed" that Apple will be adding a 120Hz Pro Motion display to the Pro models only. That sounds like it means Apple will limit the technology dependent on battery life, so this may not be able to give you a super smooth 120Hz refresh rate at all times.

Several new Galaxy Folds likely in the works, including cheaper E/Lite model

May 11, 2020

Meanwhile, Samsung has recently launched its new mid-range smartphone Galaxy A51. However, these devices only operate 120Hz at FHD+ resolution, not the maximum WQHD+ resolution that is possible with the display. Galaxy A51 boasts of a 6.5-inch full HD+ 1080 x2400 pixels Super AMOLED Infinity-O display. As an alternative, he says there'll exclusively be a Note 20 and Note 20 Plus.

Connections: How can we hold reliable elections during a pandemic?

May 11, 2020

While it's obvious no one wanted to change how we run elections in OH the day before voting was set to occur, the fact that we responded to the pandemic and did so successfully should, in many ways, be a point of pride for our state. Voters are reminded to sign their return envelope before dropping it in the mail. "These votes must not count". Does Texas have the infrastructure to expand mail-in voting? Current state law only allows for certain family members to return completed ballots, ...

Facebook to allow staff to continue working from home until 2021

May 11, 2020

The spokeswoman said Facebook does not expect to open many of its offices until at least July, but those who can work from home will be allowed to do so until the end of 2020. At the moment, only 5pc of Google employees are working onsite according to Pichai. Some employees are nervous about returning to work in the middle of a global pandemic .

Ahead of May 12 launch, POCO F2 Pro's specifications leaked

May 11, 2020

The publication also claims that the handset will be available in four color options: White, Purple, Grey, and Blue. This announcement from Redmi comes days after the Indian government eased lockdown restrictions in the country and allowed e-commerce companies to deliver non-essential goods in areas marked as orange and green zones.

Thunderbolt Vulnerability Allows Hackers To Access PCs In Less Than Five Minutes

May 11, 2020

It doesn't matter if the computer is locked, sleeping, or the storage drive encrypted, the data is susceptible to this hack. The process requires unscrewing the bottom lid to connect the malicious device but takes hardly two minutes to disable all the security settings and access data.

Apple to produce millions of AirPods in Vietnam this quarter

May 11, 2020

According to Jon Prosser , Apple plans to stick with the "AirPods" moniker for its upcoming over-ear headphones , despite it not looking like a pod at all. There have been reports that Apple would be offering an AirPods X targeted in the fitness crowd, so the AirPods Studio may be your Bose rival while the AirPods X will probably have its name and identity.

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 768G mobile platform, an overclocked Snapdragon 765G

May 11, 2020

Earlier today, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 768G chipset, which is essentially an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 765G that it launched in December a year ago. In addition to this, the new SoC extends support to 120Hz displays and cameras up to 64MP. The 768G is part of Qualcomm's second wave of 5G-capable system-on-a-chip, and that means global 5G with both millimeter wave and sub-6GHz frequencies for "all key regions".

Apple's flagship phones dominate premium Indian smartphone market

May 11, 2020

In the premium (USD 500+) segment, Apple continued to dominate with a market share of 62.7 percent, followed by Samsung and OnePlus. As for the mid-premium segment (approximately Rs 20,000-35,000), there was a decline of 33.8% year-over-year, leading to a 3.8% share at the end of Q1 2020.

Thunderbolt Flaw Allows Your Data to Be Stolen in 5 Minutes

May 11, 2020

Uncovered by security researcher Björn Ruytenberg of the Eindhoven University of Technology, the physical access attack - which he refers to as Thunderspy - can scrape data from the target machine without leaving so much as a trace. A remedy offered by the company included a patch known as Kernel DMA Protection that protects laptops from some of the vulnerabilities. However, such protection has only been available since previous year.

Apple Reportedly Seeking to Move Significantly More Production From China to India

May 11, 2020

With this move, the tech giant clearly has the intention to utilise the benefits provided by the Indian government's production-linked incentives (PLI) scheme - that encourages companies to carry out local production. However, it's reported that Apple is still working on some concerns it has with the scheme and is now negotiating with the Indian government on the topic.

Check out the new leaked features of iPhone 12

May 11, 2020

According to the tipster Weinbach , the only thing which kept Apple ahead with iPhone 12 is the rear camera setup. This update is particularly noticeable when scrolling through content, or playing a game that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

Mike Pence "Not In Quarantine" After Aide Tests Positive For COVID-19

May 11, 2020

White House officials had confirmed on Thursday that a member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump's valets had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Hahn immediately took a diagnostic test for the coronavirus and the results were negative, FDA spokesman Michael Felberbaum said in an emailed statement.

Step by Step: How to Activate Facebook Darkmode on Desktop

May 11, 2020

To enable the New Facebook UI, press on the little arrow in the top right of your window. The new design has more space and large fonts in the columns that line each side of the news feed, making it easier to find pages, groups and events.

Tokyo Game Show 2020 goes digital

May 11, 2020

A promotional stand for the video game Death Stranding at TGS 2019. More information will be released in late May 2020. This year's Tokyo Game Show (TGS ) 2020 has officially been cancelled, and there's no prize in guessing why that is. With the PlayStation 5 still scheduled to launch at the end of this year, you have to assume that the hardware manufacturer would have had the console on the show floor for attendees to demo.

Apple's plan to introduce new AirPods later this year, reportedly delayed

May 11, 2020

Hence, it can be assumed that Apple has stayed well on its course to make 2020 quite an eventful year despite the coronavirus crisis. Nikkei . "Vietnamese officials even granted special permits for a key Apple AirPods assembler to help the company bring engineers to the country for smooth production during the blockades".

Xiaomi may launch MIUI 12 globally on May 19

May 11, 2020

Phones like Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Youth Edition, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9 and others are included in the first batch , while Mi MIX 3 , Mi MIX 2S, Mi CC9 series, Mi 9 SE, Mi 8 series, and others are part of the second batch . Well, the announcement was more of a quiz than an official reveal. Here, users with Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro will be eligible to apply for the pilot testing.

Rainbow Six Siege has a new limited time mode The Grand Larceny

May 11, 2020

While the base game allows players to destroy select walls and hatches - fundamental to combat - the new event introduces fully destructible floors and ceilings. In The Grand Larceny there are safeboxes dotted around the map and everyone will know where they are from the start. On the other hand, attackers must open a certain amount of Safeboxes, or eliminate all the Defenders to win the round.

Nintendo Falls on Dour Forecast Despite Strong Switch Sales

May 11, 2020

Essentially, it managed to hit over 13.4 million within the first six weeks of release, making it the fastest-selling Animal Crossing game on any platform and the fastest-selling Switch game ever. Analyst Imanaka said games such as " Animal Crossing " would not fizzle out immediately as coronavirus restriction are gradually lifted. The Switch device's rising again catalog contains titles, like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with a devoted fan base and an extended shelf life than ...

Grimes offers pronunciation of son's name different from boyfriend Elon Musk's

May 10, 2020

The pronunciation of their child's name initially led to confusion and memes, but the couple says the name is pronounced "X Ash Archangel". On being asked why he added the A-12, Musk said that it was to honour the plane Archangel 12, which according to Musk is "the coolest plane ever."For the uninitiated, Archangel 12 was a spy plane built for the Central Intelligence Agency in the 1960s".

Realme Narzo 10 Series India Launch Date Announced

May 10, 2020

In terms of capabilities, the Helio G80 SoC comes with MediaTek's HyperEngine gaming mode that will boost the peak performance core of the processor in order to give the best possible gaming performance to the best of its abilities. However, the Helio G80 will not be able to support displays richer than full HD+ resolution, which is what the Realme Narzo 10's display resolution would be.

Unemployment rate hits 14.7 percent with 20.5 million jobs lost in April

May 10, 2020

The unemployment rate among women is now a staggering 15.5 percent in comparison to 13 percent among men. The number of unemployed persons, meanwhile, rose by 15.9 million to 23.1 million in April. This job loss has pushed the economy into a recession worse than 2007-09 era, and what's more, it's the worst job decline since the 1930s. The sharp plunge in private payrolls suggests that the road to economic recovery may be steeper than previously believed.

IPhone SE (2020) Teased to Release in India Soon, Flipkart Opens Registrations

May 10, 2020

A new Apple banner is showing up inside the Flipkart app, and the iPhone SE (2020) is listed as "coming soon". Now, Flipkart's "Notify Me" page has gone live and the first sale could begin shortly. You can also do 4K videography with the camera. For selfies, there is a 7MP f/2.2 sensor at the front that supports Portrait Mode, Retina Flash, Auto HDR, etc.

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro kernel source code is now available

May 10, 2020

The kernel source code for the OnePlus 8 (code-name "instantnoodle") and OnePlus 8 Pro (code-name "instantnoodlep") have been uploaded to OnePlus's GitHub repository and interested users can download/review the code by following the link below.

Lenovo announces ThinkPad E14 & E15 with AMD Ryzen 4000

May 10, 2020

Still, the new Ryzen Pro 4000 series does give PC makers an alternative to sourcing chips for their business notebooks . "The key thing we're focused on is delivering a leadership class of product for our commercial products and frankly raising the bar in terms of the performance, battery life and technology capabilities there", Unangst said in an interview with CRN.

California County to Tesla: Vehicle Factory Must Not Reopen

May 10, 2020

The company was filing a lawsuit against Alameda County , he added. "The unelected and ignorant "Interim Health Officer" of Alameda is acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional freedoms, and just plain common sense", Musk said via Twitter.

California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans

May 10, 2020

Musk, who has called Covid-19-related shutdown orders fascist, said Tesla will decide whether to keep producing cars in Fremont, California, based on how it's treated going forward. An Alameda County spokesperson told The Verge Saturday that representatives of the county have been "communicating directly and working closely with the Tesla team on the ground in Fremont".

"We set some wrong expectations", says Xbox after disappointing next-gen reveals

May 10, 2020

There are still many more Xbox Series X titles to be announced over the coming weeks and months, but for now, we've put together this guide of every game revealed so far. Greenberg is the General Manager of Xbox Games Marketing. All of the Xbox Series X-optimised titles announced donned a special badge at the launch stream last night.

MediaTek Dimensional 1000+ 5G chip announced for release on upcoming iQoo phone

May 10, 2020

The new chip is a slight update to the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 SoC that was released previous year in November. The new chipset also incorporates MediaRek's latest HyperEngine 2.0 technology. "The single chip integrates in a suite of world-leading innovations in 5G connectivity and power-efficiency, plus unique display, video and gaming technologies that make it stand out" said Yenchi Lee, assistant general manager of MediaTek's Wireless Communications Business Unit.

IOS 13.5 beta simplifies sharing medical ID info with emergency dispatchers

May 10, 2020

The new function is now to be had inside the beta variations of iOS and watchOS . Having said that Apple will roll out this feature in the U.S. first along with other supported countries. Released last week, the latest developer version of iOS 13.5 beta comes with a new, opt-in feature that will enable iPhone and Apple Watch users to automatically share their medical information with paramedics and first responders during an emergency.

MIUI 12 global rollout starts on May 19

May 10, 2020

Although the company has confirmed and the MIUI 11 (Android 10) update has already been released for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite users, there are still certain users of the device that have not yet received the update. Here, users with Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro will be eligible to apply for the pilot testing. Now, Download links of MIUI 12 version (20.5.7) China closed beta are also available for a number of smartphones.

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