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Telegram no longer banned in Russian Federation!

June 21, 2020

Durov had conflicting views with Russia's general prosecutor as well that demanded sharing of information to the government for better regulation and policing. Petersburg metro bombings allegedly used Telegram app to coordinate their attacks. The Supreme Court turned down Telegram's appeal against the Federal Security Service.

Google's got a Pinterest competitor called Keen

June 21, 2020

Users can also feed search queries, even hashtags to the keen from which artificial intelligence will pull links to populate in the Explore tab and can be saved as Gems. Users can follow other " Keens " as well depending upon their topics of interest. However, rather than projecting itself as a service for the hobby-focused crowd, Keen wants to be for everyone.

Twitter, Facebook remove Trump's edited 'CNN' video with 'racist baby'

June 21, 2020

The footage came from a viral Facebook video shared in 2019 that featured real-life NY pals Maxwell and Finnegan, who were 26 and 27 months old respectively at the time. Spokespersons from both social media platforms referred to the copyright complaint when commenting on the matter. "Only you can prevent fake news dumpster fires", the clip concluded.

Britain ditches Covid-19 app model to use Google-Apple system

June 21, 2020

Last week, IOL Tech reported how Zynn was being removed from Google Play store following accusations of plagiarism from the popular Chinese video app TikTok. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the plan for the new app yesterday during his regular daily press briefing, noting that it will begin testing in Ontario before being rolled out across the country.

Terrorist killed, two aides trapped in Kulgam

June 21, 2020

One of the three terrorists who are now holed up inside a house in the area has been shot dead, police said, adding that terrorists have refused to an offer to surrender. Two of his accomplices who were believed to be trapped in their hideout later fled the spot and took shelter in a house in the orchards even as the gunbattle raged on till late evening.

Virus-defiant crowds fill Trump rally, as 6 staffers test positive

June 21, 2020

Mr Trump described testing as a "double-edged sword", saying: "When you do testing to that extent you're going to find more people". "Radical protesters, coupled with a relentless onslaught from the media, attempted to frighten off the president's supporters".

Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections

June 21, 2020

Before Saturday's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma , Donald Trump and his campaign predicted that 1 million people would attend, based on RSVP numbers. President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma , Saturday evening, his first since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Sims 4 No Longer Origin Exclusive, Now Available on Steam

June 21, 2020

However, if you do not feel like going through the entire The Sims 4 experience, you can just do a quick google search and look for The Sims 4 cheats, which will make your life simpler with everything from spawning items to editing characters.

EA Announces a New Skate Game

June 21, 2020

Its success led to a sequel in 2009, but the franchise was unfortunately abandoned after the release of 2010's Skate 3 . EA has announced that Skate 4 is officially in development, with the original creators attached to the project. All we know is that it's "the beginning" and there is "still a while to go". He says, "You commented this into existence". "We want to thank you for your passion, your patience, and all the support you've shown".

ASUS ROG Phone 3 teased: overclocked Snapdragon 865, huge 16GB of RAM

June 21, 2020

In terms of software, it is expected that the ROG Phone III will run on Android 10 at launch and will run with Asus' ROG UI on top. There have been a good number of rumours on the web about the third-generation Asus ROG gaming smartphone.

Apple could have solved overheating issue of AirPower charging mat

June 20, 2020

Now, it appears that Apple has found a way to deal with the AirPower's overheating problems when an Apple Watch is placed on it and charging. It's been a while since we've heard of the Apple AirPower , a wireless charging mat that the company has been working on.

CAIT appeals to celebrities to stop endorsing Chinese products

June 20, 2020

An official close to the matter told the publication that this will help cut import of Chinese goods and will act as an impetus to for customers to buy Indian goods. At the Chinese Foreign Ministry briefing, spokesman Zhao said, "Both China and India are in communication with each other through diplomatic and military channels on easing the situation".

Tweet with your voice to avoid getting 'lost in translation' | Digital

June 20, 2020

The feature is first arriving for a limited group of iOS users today. 'So starting today, we're testing a new feature that will add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter - your very own voice'. You can not send a response to another person's tweet with the audio feature. Are voice tweets a step in the right direction? Tap that, and a red record button appears at the bottom of the screen, which you can tap to start recording your message.

Apple AR Glasses could arrive in 2022, according to a new report

June 20, 2020

Likewise, a patent application filed by Apple previous year shows that the company is pursing a technology that more seamlessly blends objects rendered in a display, increasing the depth-of-field and combating the resulting eyestrain and nausea often associated with AR and VR technology.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi 8A Dual prices increased

June 20, 2020

The series is all set to hit the tenth version soon. The POCO M2 Pro is rumored to come as a mid-range smartphone that will be placed between the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the POCO X2 , in Xiaomi's line up of smartphones. As of now, not much is known for the Redmi K40 or the Mi CC10 phones. Though Redmi from Xiaomi is widely reputed due to the device specs, this is a very big flaw that is criticized all across.

Qualcomm unveils 5G and AI-enabled Robotics RB5 platform: Details here

June 20, 2020

As of now, the company has not revealed the name of the handset that it is going to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor. Additional information on the RB5 robotics platform can be found HERE. The platform also supports both 4G and 5G connectivity across a variety of bandwidths, including mmWave. The Robotics RB5 Development Kit is described as comprehensive, customisable and easy-to use.

China row moves underwater in cable tangle

June 20, 2020

Google and Facebook own one fibre pair each in PLCN, connecting Hong Kong and the USA with branch lines to Taiwain and the Philippines, and Team Telecom said these segments can go ahead. There are other pending applications for cables between the United States and Hong Kong that would raise similar concerns, the agencies noted. The committee is anxious the cable could be tapped by the Chinese government.

Twitter slaps Trump tweet with 'manipulated media' label for the first

June 20, 2020

Twitter labelled the video Trump tweeted as " manipulated media " shortly after he tweeted it Thursday night. Twitter has removed a satirical video shared by US President Donald Trump - a parody CNN clip it flagged as "manipulated media" after the broadcaster saw red over the tweet and following complaints from the footage's owner.

Horizon Forbidden West isn't a PS5 launch title

June 20, 2020

De Jonge says that Horizon Forbidden West will have "virtually no loading screens" thanks to the PS5's ultra-fast SSD. This video also reveals that the game is targeting a 2021 release . "In an open-world game like Horizon Forbidden West , if you open up the map and fast travel from one end to the other, or restart from a checkpoint, it will be super fast".

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Rated For Xbox In Taiwan

June 20, 2020

First of all, the game isn't being developed by Vicarious Visions, who handled the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, but instead by Toys for Bob - the Spyro Reignited Trilogy developer. Could this be what that was teasing? The parcel - which arrived last week - contains a box with the following message: "A little something to help you pass the TIME [from] Your Favourite Bandicoot".

Ford Mustang Mach 1 revealed

June 20, 2020

Optioned with either a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission, the engine has a power output rated at 480 horsepower and 420 lb. -ft. of torque, more than enough to be a proper celebration of the Mustang variant that pushed the GT out of production back in the late 1960s.

Apex Legends Cross-Play, on Nintendo Switch, Steam in Autumn 2020

June 20, 2020

Respawn Entertainment has announced when it will officially release Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch , putting it on all of the major consoles. In April a year ago, Respawn Entertainment said it was well aware of the demand for its battle royale Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch .

AMD's XT chips are faster versions of its Ryzen 3000 CPUs

June 20, 2020

Primarily, each new processor increases the boost clock frequency a little bit from before with the new XT series denoting "ever so slightly better". AMD also points out that today marks the worldwide availability of the B550 chipset, which is the first to support PCIe 4.0 and should be available from a number of motherboard manufacturers in a range of form factors.

Perceive how the apple watch pours water in slow motion

June 20, 2020

When wanting to utilize the ‌Apple Watch‌ in the water or when a swimming exercise is started, clients can set a water lock include that is meant to keep the showcase from enacting when presented to water beads. Described by Apple as a "series of tones", Watch pulses its speaker at relatively low frequencies. The diaphragm's in-and-out motions eventually start pulling in as much water as they push out, so they're paused for a brief moment, allowing the liquid inside to settle before starting ...

'Hey Siri,' shortcut put to use against police abuse

June 20, 2020

In light of the recent high-profile killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and countless other Black people at the hands of police, tension between members of the police force and civilians are higher than ever. Siri Shortcuts are easy-to-use but powerful tools that can automate strings of actions on iOS devices. This must be opened using the Safari web browser on iOS 12 .

The Next Google Stadia Connect Will Be July 14, 2020

June 20, 2020

Despite some stumblings, Google is continuing to add titles to the Stadia gaming library alongside updates to try to improve play on the platform. But a new Stadia Connect event announced today could be the start of a new leaf for the platform.

New Pokemon Snap Announced

June 20, 2020

No, you won't be able to capture Pokemon while you're self-isolating, but you can very well play another type of game that involves Pokemon . The Pokemon Company is hard at work to bring fans more ways they can interact with their favorite little monsters, Pokemon .

Qualcomm Paves Way For Budget 5G Phones

June 20, 2020

With Qualcomm FastConnect 6200, it supports WiFi 6 too. At this stage, it will only support the slower sub-6GHz versions of 5G, not the comparatively faster mmWave. "5G is truly redefining how consumers interact with their devices". "At Sharp , the expansion of 5G is of critical importance to the company", said Shigeru Kobayashi, general manager, SHARP Personal Communications Division.

Apple to shut shops again after Covid-19 spike

June 19, 2020

Arizona and Florida have both experienced rising incidents of new cases and rates of those testing positive for COVID-19. Apple had reopened the majority of its USA locations, including many stores in major markets like New York City and Los Angeles.

Asus ROG Phone III key specs and images surface

June 19, 2020

It should also be noted that this is the first hands-on video of the ROG Phone 3 to date. The ROG Phone 3 has hit the Chinese regulation agency TENAA , and it spilled nearly all of the internals. The back panel also has the "Tencent Games" tag on it, suggesting that this particular model could be a Tencent edition. It is not known when the company will officially announce the device in 2020.

Oculus Quest Users Have Spent Over $100M on Content

June 19, 2020

And it's updating the Guardian boundary system this week, including a function referred to as Playspace Scan that helps mechanically detect obstacles. Oculus has claimed it is working to make more units available. Animated VR movies Gloomy Eyes and The Line can even launch for the primary time - with hand tracking - on May 28th.

IPhone 12's starting price will apparently be even less than $649

June 19, 2020

And with 5G still rolling out, some people might not want to pay the premium for a device with connectivity to something they can't access yet. As for how the 4G iPhone 12 would differ from the entry-level 5G model remains to be seen. Theoretically, not including 5G alone should be enough to make the 4G iPhone 12 more affordable than the base 5G model. We're expecting the iPhone 12 to come with a dual rear-camera setup and a powerful A14 Bionic chip.

How long to beat The Last of Us Part 2?

June 19, 2020

The Aussie singer-songwriter lends her vocals and guitar-playing for a rendition of the track that respects the arrangement and intensity of the original. Screen grab image from the PS4 Pro that show the graphics for the latest Playstation exclusive game, The Last of Us Part II , which is expected to be a smash hit.

Mobile explains massive outage as FCC chairman Pai expresses anger

June 19, 2020

AT&T and Verizon's networks were also functioning normally, though calls to and from T-Mobile might have resulted in error messages for some. That overload caused what Ray described as an "IP traffic storm" that spread from the Southeast to create capacity issues across the network that supports T-Mobile's voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) calls.

Galaxy A21s with quad camera setup, 5000mAh battery in India

June 19, 2020

What is Infinity-O? This display variant minimises bezels even further by utilising accurate laser-cutting technology to create a cut-out in the upper corner. The latest smartphone of the A series of Samsung houses a quad rear camera at the back with a 48Mp camera sensor. It includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor neatly positioned in a rectangular camera module.

US Justice Department proposes rolling back protections for big tech

June 19, 2020

Separately, the Trump administration called for reforms of Section 230 to "provide stronger incentives for online platforms to address illicit material on their services while continuing to foster innovation and free speech". The Justice Department on Wednesday issued a proposal that would see Congress lay down more rules around how platforms can moderate content on their websites, and open them up to additional liability.

NetEase develops new 'Lord of the Rings' mobile game…

June 19, 2020

Amazon , which has recently strengthened its place among broadcast platforms with Prime, is getting ready to take viewers to Middle-earth with the Lord of the Rings series in the coming periods. Interactive Entertainment will let fans immerse themselves in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world anywhere they go. As you know, there were some differences between the films that Peter Jackson adapted from the books.

Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until November

June 19, 2020

The bad news is, it will now appear on November 19, 2020. On the plus side, some journalists are now playing a preview version of Cyberpunk 2077 this week, with preview impressions set to go live on the 25th of June, right after CD Projekt Red airs Night City Wire, during which we will see more of the game in action.

Here's our first look at actual Star Wars: Squadrons gameplay

June 19, 2020

The first cinematic trailer went online earlier this week, with the gameplay trailer landing online today with some interesting developments from the initial announcement. 5 dogfights. Interestingly, you'll be able to play this mode either on your own with AI or with players. Star Wars Squadrons gameplay is about to be revealed by Electronic Arts.

Lou Dobbs Blasts Supreme Court, John Roberts For DACA Ruling

June 19, 2020

On Monday, in another decision criticized by conservatives, a divided Supreme Court further advanced the cause of LGBTQ rights Monday by ruling that a landmark civil rights law barring sex discrimination in the workplace applies to gay, lesbian and transgender workers.

Ford Mustang Mach-E to offer hands-off driving tech next year

June 19, 2020

There are plenty of vehicles available today that have advanced driver-assist systems that help you drive your auto while working to keep you safe . It's worth noting, though, that none of these systems promises to make the autonomous or self-driving, but rather will automate steering, throttle, and brakes in certain conditions while the driver continues to carefully monitor the road and the auto.

Apple May Revert iOS Name Back To iPhone OS

June 19, 2020

AEST through a variety of platforms. Apple wants to have the image of its software versions directly associated with the product they are respectively focused on. (Just don't expect Tim Cook to dwell on that too much that on-stage.) Curiously, the conversation around this move has died down since Bloomberg broke the news in February, so we'll just have to see how things play out.

Nokia 8.3 5G Spotted On Amazon; July Launch Imminent

June 19, 2020

The Nokia 8.3 5G is now listed on the official Nokia store on Amazon Germany . The fact it was only the German Amazon page that listed the phone could mean the handset will be available in that country first, or perhaps a slip-up meant that was the only region to accidentally publish the information.

Dropbox launches password manager and super-secure file vault

June 19, 2020

Dropbox is introducing new Dropbox Plus features to help users better manage personal life essentials. The Vault folder sits alongside other files and folders on Dropbox, however it can be protected with a passionate PIN code. While this is a broad set of features, it's created to expand the utility of the Dropbox family of products, and provide greater separation between the free and paid tiers, while helping Dropbox users balance work and family life from one product.

Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale Today!

June 19, 2020

This may be due to the COVID-19 crisis that has caused production and supply delays. Key features of the Redmi Note 9 Pro include Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, 48-megapixel quad rear camera setup, and a large 5,020mAh battery. The handset sports a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader for secure authentication of biometric data.

Google plans to launch a new Nest-branded smart speaker soon

June 19, 2020

But it will definitely look like a smart speaker. That possibly means that it might feature the same fabric design of the Mini and come in the same set of colours - Charcoal, Chalk, Sky and Coral. The speaker should offer all of the same Google Assistant goodies we know and love. Software wise, there's nothing to report. There's no clue right now what the final name of this device is going to be.

Star Wars: Squadrons Announced, Launches in October with Crossplay

June 19, 2020

Check out the trailer above. There will be two ways to play: Dogfights, a basic "us vs them" match where the only goal is to blow up as much of the opponent's fleet as you can, and Fleet Battles, where the first team to find and destroy the opposing team's flagship is the victor.

Massive Spying on Users of Google's Chrome

June 19, 2020

Awake co-founder and chief data scientist Gary Golomb stated that based on the number of downloads alone, it was the most far-reaching malicious Chrome store campaign to date. "Google can't ever guarantee 100% security on all of their third party add-ons so you must be careful". Fogel said there was no record of the inquiries Golomb said he made in April and again in May to the company's email address for reporting abusive behaviour, and he asked for a list of suspect domains.

US Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Terminate DACA

June 19, 2020

As it turns out, those questions are suddenly moot - because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that the president can not legally end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program . However, the court's decisions this week have done much to sour the Republicans on that argument. Mr Obama signed the order following failed negotiations for immigration reform on Capitol Hill.

Spotify teams up with Warner Bros. to offer exclusive DC Comics podcasts

June 19, 2020

Scripted narrative podcasts based on DC characters are heading to Spotify in the future. You can check the official cover art below. Spotify today inked an exclusive multiyear deal with Warner Bros .to bring the DC Comics universe to the digital streaming giant's platform.

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