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Amazon Games' Crucible is going back into closed beta

July 02, 2020

Reviews of the game were mixed, and early player numbers appear to have been poor. It also suffered from a bit of identity confusion by attempting to be at once a bit of everything: a hero sniper, a royal war, and a MOBA. The article from the Crucible team includes no timetable for the game's return, but mentions that when the sport does return, its new variation will be primarily based on "community suggestions and the metrics that we see in-recreation".

Microsoft Fixes Windows Codecs Bugs via Windows Store Security Update

July 02, 2020

This issue leaves both Windows 10 Server and Windows 10 client versions vulnerable. That's based on a sample of nearly 150,000 Windows 10 machines which run AdDuplex's adverts (in apps and games from the Microsoft Store). There are no current workarounds available for either flaw. And although Microsoft said it hasn't seen any threat actors exploiting the vulnerabilities in the wild, the fact that the company issued an out-of-band update indicates it found them critical enough to raise ...

Facebook Creates 'Thinnest' VR Headset Just Like a Pair of Sunglasses

July 02, 2020

Companies like Facebook are spending enormous amounts trying to improve the form factor of headsets and recently the tech giant unveiled a new research project which uses holographic optics to create a "VR Glasses" device . The design has dramatically reduced the thickness and weight of the prototype headset. Pancake folding bounces light to and fro inside a lens several times before it reaches our eyes, which increases the distance light must travel while keeping the physical distance ...

Rear camera Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) gets Android 10

July 02, 2020

It could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450. Android 10 runs out of the box with OneUI 2.0 on top. However, if you happen to're questioning if the Galaxy S10 collection has anyplace in the marketplace after the brand new mannequin's launch, the reply is 'sure, ' in case you're conscious of the implications.

AWS launches new space business segment

July 02, 2020

This new product enables AWS to enter into enterprise data center The company said that AWS Outposts brings native AWS services, infrastructure, and operating models to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility.

Samsung leaks Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in bronze color

July 02, 2020

It's been said that Samsung could announce this Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and a regular Note 20 at an event on August 5. What made the appearance of these images rather weird is the fact that they were located in the Galaxy Note 8 section of both websites.

WhatsApp announces Animated Stickers, QR codes and more

July 01, 2020

We saw hints that animated cartoon add-ons would be arriving back in June, when they appeared in the app's beta release . The animated stickers feature is now officially launched and users will get their hands on them soon. You will have to wait for WhatsApp to roll the dark mode feature out in your region. WhatsApp has stated that the dark theme is coming to "your computer", which suggests that it will be introduced on both Windows and macOS platforms.

Google is beta testing its version of an iOS feature for Android

July 01, 2020

As for the security robustness of the system, it remains to be seen how effective it is at handling the nefarious motives of hackers, but like any piece of software, if you unknowingly accept files over Nearby Share, there will likely be little recourse.

Colorado 2020 Primary Election Results

July 01, 2020

Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper won the Democratic primary for the state's upcoming Senate election, overcoming an ethics probe and resurfaced video of racially insensitive comments . John Hickenlooper escaped with a victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Colorado on Tuesday, defeating rival Andrew Romanoff after national Democrats and a big-money super PAC came to rescue his beleaguered campaign.

Google Acquires AR Glasses Startup North

July 01, 2020

Google senior vice-president of devices and services Rich Osterloh wrote: "We're building towards a future where helpfulness is all around you, where all your devices just work together and technology fades into the background". Note that this quote is directed right at Focals' users who are asked to continue the journey with the Google-North team. "This acquisition is a terrific fit for North and, importantly, we're staying here in Kitchener-Waterloo".

MIT robot uses ultraviolet light to disenfect, neutralize coronavirus

July 01, 2020

UVC is emitted from the bot's four vertical beams as it nips around warehouse aisles, killing 90 per cent of coronavirus particles in 30 minutes. Covid-19 is a new pathogen that GBFB , and the rest of the world, was not created to handle.

The Last of Us 2 concept art to fall in love with

July 01, 2020

As a result of of this, it's not possible to correctly speak in regards to the sport with out diving into particulars that some may contemplate spoilers. As that that you can perchance know, ex-Nintendo of The US president Reggie Fils-Aimé has been hosting a special "Speaking Video games with Reggie & Harold" podcast in direction of the last few weeks.

Realme Narzo 10 'That Blue' colour option launched in India

July 01, 2020

The company has hiked the price of these handsets by up to Rs. 1,000 in both online as well as offline markets. To recall, the Realme 5i was launched in India at a price range of Rs 8,999, while the Realme 6 arrived in the country at Rs 12,999 for the base model.

Realme C11 launched with 6.5-inch display, 5,000mAh battery: Price, features

July 01, 2020

At the back, Redmi 9C comes with a triple-camera setup with a 13MP primary camera + 5MP ultra wide-angle lens + 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 2.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G35 processor with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Also, the phone has been powered by MediaTek Helio G25 instead of a Snapdragon 400-series chipset like previous year. The phone storage can be expanded further via microSD card through its tri-card tray that can also support two nano SIM cards at the same ...

Visitors From Seven States May Visit Mass. Without Quarantining

July 01, 2020

He also noted that all people who have COVID-19 symptoms are instructed not to travel to the state. Baker had previously instructed out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for two weeks, but the guidance that takes effect Wednesday will replace the original advisory.

United States government agency warns of fresh Palo Alto VPN security flaw

July 01, 2020

An unauthenticated attacker with network access could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said. While the aforementioned configuration settings are not part of default configurations, it seems that finding vulnerable devices should not be much of a problem for attackers.

Three dead as protests erupt over killing of Ethiopian singer

July 01, 2020

Six people died on their way to hospital and two died in intensive care, said Mekonnen Feyissa, the medical director of Adama's main hospital. The unrest , which prompted government to switch off the internet in the capital, highlighted ethnic tensions that threaten to derail Ethiopia's fraught democratic transition, overseen by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed , last year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Donald Trump Suspended From Twitch Over ‘Hateful Conduct’ Violations

July 01, 2020

Donald Trump's campaign signed up for Twitch in the fall of 2019 in an effort to gain a younger audience that is more tech savvy than his usual base. Twitch has recently undertaken a more aggressive approach to policing and banning content and creators on its platform, driven by a wave of allegations of harassment and sexual assault in the videogame industry; as part of that, it said that it would conduct a new review of its Hateful Conduct and Harassment policies.

Putin urges Russians to vote on constitutional amendments

July 01, 2020

If approved, the changes would allow Mr Putin to run twice for president again after his current term in office expires in 2024. "We are voting for the country in which we want to live, with a modern education and health system.for a country for whose sake we are working and want to pass onto out children and grandchildren", said Putin.

Crysis Remastered Gameplay Trailer And Release Date Leak Ahead Of Official Announcement

July 01, 2020

Update: According to the Microsoft Store , Crysis Remastered is releasing on July 23. It seems like 4K Ultra HD and HDR10 is supported on Xbox One , and the description doesn't stray from confirming that this is a straight remaster with no additional mechanical bells and whistles.

Federation Internationale de Football Association 21 Xbox Series S: Rumours, Release Date, Specs, Graphics, Design & more

July 01, 2020

That will supposedly change in August when the console will be fully revealed, according to a Eurogamer report (via The Verge ). The Xbox Series S , which is internally known by the name of Lockhart , is said to be a less power but cheaper version of the Xbox Series X .

Supreme Court rules Montana scholarship program must include religious schools

July 01, 2020

The ruling came in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue . Oral arguments took place January 22. President Donald Trump's administration supported the Montana parents. "But once a State decides to do so, it can not disqualify some private schools exclusively because they are religious", Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the court's opinion.

TikTok goes offline in India, alert says ‘complying with government directive’

July 01, 2020

China has asked India to uphold the legal rights of worldwide firms. The move comes after violent border skirmishes killed at least 20 Indian soldiers in Galwan. While most cheered for the government, others poke fun at ardent users of such apps. So what is the impact of the ban? The move could affect how millions of Indians work and play.

TikTok caught secretly spying on millions of iPhone users

July 01, 2020

It's safe to say that numerous other apps on this list also access the Clipboard to enable similar functionalities, however, the fact that this is not made explicit is concerning, as you could have last copied something personal, that is now being accessed by an app that has nothing to do with it.

OnePlus Nord will be available for pre-order tomorrow

July 01, 2020

Most likely this means that there will be different configurations of memory and storage for the OnePlus Nord . BBK-owned smartphone brand OnePlus is set to launch its new smart TV lineup in India on July 2 and ahead of the launch, the company has posted a new teaser image on Twitter that hints at the pricing of the new series.

How to Get Around Google’s New Photo Sync Limits on Android

July 01, 2020

This change is already in effect and Google says the Photos app will give users a message describing the same as well. Starting today, youll notice a message in the Photos App about this change. Under "Photos on device", tap "View all". More details are available in an associated help document , but the very short version is that Google Photos is changing its default setting to disable backing up content in device folders created by apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Kik.

IPhone 12 Won't Include a Charger or EarPods

July 01, 2020

Following continued speculation that Apple will delay the " iPhone 12 ", suppliers are now reporting that the company is expecting to ship far fewer in 2020. Apple is said to be cutting " iPhone 12 " component orders in half from its original estimates for 2020, instead preparing suppliers to ramp-up production in early 2021, according to a report from Taiwanese news source DigiTimes .

Indian Government Officially Bans 59 Chinese Apps Including TikTok

July 01, 2020

For China however, the ban could result in a substantial losses not only in terms of revenue but in terms of market reputation. "The Ministry of Information Technology has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India".

FCC declares Huawei, ZTE ‘national security threats’

June 30, 2020

Huawei has been repeatedly banned and blacklisted by the USA government, which has also pressured allies including the United Kingdom and Germany to bar the market-dominating Chinese firm from their nascent 5G infrastructure. Federal agencies and lawmakers have long claimed that because the tech giants are subject to Chinese law, they could be obligated to "cooperate with the country's intelligence services", Pai said .

What's the future of abortion rights after Monday's ruling?

June 30, 2020

A concurrence by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. provided the fifth vote to strike down the Louisiana law Monday, which requires doctors at abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. "The Louisiana law was directed toward the simple goal of protecting women from danger by placing the most minimal restrictions possible on an abortion industry that insists on laissez-faire for itself and its profits", said Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission ...

Amy McGrath wins Kentucky Democratic primary

June 30, 2020

McGrath counseled her supporters on election night to "recharge" for the fall contest against McConnell. The day started out strong for Booker, who edged out McGrath for the Fayette Co. However, unlike some of her Democrat challengers, she opposes Medicare-for-all. "The mission to defeat Mitch McConnell and defend our democracy goes on", she said.

Jeff Bezos' Twitch temporarily bans Trump for 'hateful conduct'

June 30, 2020

One of the streams that violated the police was a rebroadcast of a Trump 2016 rally. Social-media companies have long struggled to deal with hate speech on their platforms. Also cited were his statements from a recent Tulsa rally that "a very tough hombre is breaking into the window of a young woman whose husband is away".

Apple is Launching Budget iPads Later This Year

June 30, 2020

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will release a 10.8-inch tablet in the second half of 2020 followed by an 8.5-inch model at the start of 2021. The analyst claimed that this will be a refresh to the iPad Mini , which was last refreshed early previous year. For those who prefer smaller tablets for their portability, the 8.5-inch model will supposedly be the iPad mini.

New Metal Slug Game for Mobile Announced by Tencent's Pokemon Unite Studio

June 30, 2020

We can convey to that simply because SNK has just launched a new trailer, showcasing an up-to-date glimpse for the a lot loved collection, and some mobile-friendly controls. " Metal Slug has such an awesome history of great action and gameplay so we're proud to bring this to mobile gamers around the world", said SNK's Yasuyuki Oda in a press release.

Microsoft Launches Windows File Recovery App

June 30, 2020

There are now two ways for users to defer Windows 10 update installs under the new system, which Microsoft says is created to "prevent confusion". If you haven't backed up files that you've accidentally deleted, or have external media that's been corrupted or wiped, Windows File Recovery might be able to get your data back.

READ: Supreme Court’s full decision on Louisiana’s abortion restriction

June 30, 2020

Pro-life leaders expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal Monday (June 29) to uphold a Louisiana law created to protect the lives and health of women by requiring hospital admitting privileges for doctors who perform abortions.

Xiaomi brings MIUI 12 Stable update to its 13 smartphones in China

June 30, 2020

In order to get into the program, though, one must provide Xiaomi with a bunch of details (including some personal info), something not everyone is willing to do. Now, these smartphones have started receiving the MIUI 12 stable update along with other models. Redmi 7A smartphone is getting Android 10-based MIUI 11 update along with May 2020 security patch.

India bans TikTok after Himalayan border clash with Chinese troops

June 30, 2020

India is banning 59 apps with Chinese links, saying their activities endanger the country's sovereignty, defense and security. FE had reported in its edition dated June 28 that the government has zeroed down on taking action against Chinese Internet apps as a form of retaliation as it feels that banning other Chinese products like mobile phones or components imported from that country which are used across industrial segments, tend to hurt domestic producers who do not favour such moves in ...

India bans TikTok after deadly military conflict, accuses app of 'stealing' data

June 30, 2020

Citing cybersecurity concerns, India blocked Internet access to 59 apps originating in China , including TikTok , WeChat and other entertainment and messaging applications, the government said Monday. It said there have been mounting concerns about data security and safeguarding the privacy of 1.3 billion Indians. Chinese casualties are unknown. India and China have been in conflict recently with clashes between the pair in June having resulted in the death of at least 20 Indian troops .

Elon Musk and Tesla board of directors sued for overcompensation

June 30, 2020

Musk wrote in the Monday email seen by Reuters . Musk's email on Monday came after the Tesla chief apologised for shifting delivery dates via Twitter last Thursday , an acknowledgement of the intense logistics being navigated as the EV maker pushes to ramp up deliveries in the United States towards the quarter end.

COVID-19 tracker to be installed on every phone (Silently)

June 30, 2020

Notably, customers are required to obtain their public well being authority's app, which is Aarogya Setu in our case, to make use of the Publicity notifications. Even during the developing phase of the API, both Google and Apple had emphasised on the privacy standards the Exposure Notification tool would follow.

Google rolls out verified calls feature, here’s what it does

June 30, 2020

Google is looking to crack down on pesky marketing callers. They will also require businesses to send call information to a secure Google server, containing information like the reason for the call. However, it can be disabled in the Settings under the Caller ID and Spam category. Simply turn this off and you'll be opted out. The feature is switched on by default, but it will not do the job if you haven't extra your telephone quantity to your Google Account.

PlayStation Plus July 2020 Free PS4 Games Announced

June 30, 2020

Erica is an choice-based interactive thriller about a young woman (funnily enough) called Erica , who is plagued by nightmares of her father's death and sets out to uncover the true about what really happened. As she races to find a powerful and sought-after artifact before Trinity, the trail leads to a myth about the Lost City of Kitezh. Face the consequences of your actions as you influence how the narrative unfolds and arrive at multiple alternative endings .

Coronavirus: Nintendo theme park in Japan won't open this summer

June 30, 2020

Universal Studios Japan is reportedly planning to postpone the opening of its Nintendo theme park, Super Nintendo World . " Super Nintendo World " had been due to open by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - which were scheduled to start in late July but have been pushed back to next year.

Developers begin receiving ARM-based transition kits from Apple

June 30, 2020

This week, developers began receiving their transition kit hardware, featuring the Apple Silicon A12Z SoC. In other words, the chip's performance could be limited and the final ARM Macs are expected to be equipped with faster chips. Comparatively, the $999 2020 MacBook Air scored 1005 and around 2000 with both single-core and multi-core units respectively. This is native performance, of course, based on Arm architecture.

The Snapdragon 875 will reportedly support 100W fast charging, cost dearly

June 30, 2020

The post goes on to say that Xiaomi , known for its value for money handsets, is in the middle of a "fierce debate" over how it will price its 2021 flagships running the Snapdragon 875 chipset. The standalone chipset will also be rumored to cost $130, whereas the Snapdragon 865 is said to cost $80. Do note that the exact source of the information is not immediately clear.

Facebook dark mode is rolling out to iOS - but there's a catch

June 30, 2020

Since Facebook rolled out the dark theme for its Messenger a year ago, it was being speculated that the company will roll out dark mode for its mobile app . Now, the company has confirmed that it is indeed testing the mode. However, it does states that just a small percentage of users will receive it right now.

Interpol dismisses Iran's request for arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing

June 30, 2020

Alqasimehr was quoted as saying that Iran has asked Interpol to put out a "red notice" for Trump and the others - the highest-level arrest request issued by the worldwide organization. Interpol has no requirement for making any of the notices public, though some do get published on its website. The worldwide agency outlines in its guidance they are forbidden from "undertaking any intervention or activities of a political" nature.

India bans Tiktok among 59 apps, mostly Chinese

June 29, 2020

Ministry of Information Technology took the step "in view of the emergent nature of threats", officials said. The list of apps that have been banned includes the likes of TikTok which has been banned in India in the past as well. TikTok has over 200 million users in India and sees the country as one of its most important markets after China . TikTok and WeChat are widely popular in India.

Japanese firm invents "smart face mask" that connects to mobile phones

June 29, 2020

Donut came up with new innovative ideas for the masks as they were in the search to develop a product to ease pandemic pressure on people. The company says it has already prepared a series of massive upgrades that would be rolled out in a revised version of the c-mask, including AR and VR support.