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Here's the first look at Samsung Galaxy Note 20's display

July 07, 2020

Moving forward, we'll nearly certainly now specs and indicative pricing before the device is available. According to the listing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 5G connectivity, and wireless charging (it's possible that the chipset in question is actually the yet-unannounced Snapdragon 865 Plus).

Moto G 5G Plus Joins Motorola's Budget Lineup

July 07, 2020

Now, the Plus variant of the same device has been spotted on two certification websites. Motorola has scheduled an event for Tuesday, 7 July at 3pm CET (2pm BST) with the invitation alluding to "speed" being in some way tied to the launch, based on the imagery used.

Supreme Court upholds ban on robocalls to your cellphone

July 07, 2020

Political groups "still may not make political robocalls to cell phones, but their speech is now treated equally with debt-collection speech". But the 2015 exception for debt collectors was a violation of the First Amendment, the court said.

Rockstar might be working on a 'AAA' open world VR game

July 07, 2020

Many gamers held out hope that " GTA 6" would be a launch title, at least, on the PlayStation 5 after rumors that Rockstar Games and Sony agreed on an exclusivity deal in time for the console's launch. What do you want this new Rockstar and Video Games Deluxe VR open-world game to be? There's not a ton to go on at the moment, but folks are already speculating that we could be seeing movement on a new installment of a mega-popular franchise.

List Of Apps You Should Delete From Your Phone

July 07, 2020

The list of the 25 risky apps Android phones users should uninstall immediately include, iHealth Step-counter, Solitaire, File manager, Daily Horoscope Wallpapers, Plus Weather, Super Flashlights and Super Bright Flashlights, Videomaker, Wallpaper Level, and Pedometer just to mention a few.

Poco M2 Pro launched in India

July 07, 2020

The new Poco M2 Pro will be priced in between the budget and mid-range segment. And, it is expected to bring in some notable hardware changes including relatively faster-charging support. It is also said to come with at least 6GB of RAM. It is believed to run Android 10 topped with MIUI 11 and Poco launcher. The new Poco phone comes with a hole-punch display and features a quad rear camera setup.

Google Adds Dark Mode for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android

July 07, 2020

Users will also have the option to turn on or off the dark theme . If you've used any of the other Google apps in dark mode, you will be familiar with the color scheme Google has chosen for its implementation. Alternatively, you may control the preferences for individual apps from Menu - Settings - Theme . Users will also be able to preview the document they are now working on in light mode by navigating to More View in light theme .

IOS 14 will bring an integrated translator

July 07, 2020

They talked about their impressions of her work. For several years we've been asking for widgets that can be placed anywhere, and now it's finally happening with iOS 14 . Also, many feel that iOS is still trailing Android, especially when it comes to customization. In iOS 14, however, a call is displayed as a slightly larger note at the top of the screen, and can be denied, answered or simply ignored.

Ubisoft makes structural changes following recent allegations

July 07, 2020

What the editorial team will look like now was not disclosed by Guillemot, but the alterations are to reflect "a structural shift at Ubisoft that fully aligns with our values-values that do not tolerate toxic behaviors and where everyone feels safe to speak out".

Construction Firms Received Largest PPP Loans

July 07, 2020

More than 27,000 forgivable loans worth about $2.2 billion have been provided to ME companies since the Paycheck Protection Program was established in April, but the names of companies and nonprofit organizations that benefited from the program had been kept secret.

OnePlus Nord confirmed by OnePlus, will launch July 21

July 07, 2020

The Amazon India teaser page, which has now been removed, briefly listed the OnePlus Nord launch details. OnePlus Nord has briefly been teased to launch in India on July 21. The OnePlus logo can be seen in the center of the back panel, with the "OnePlus" branding facing down. The listing also revealed that the AR invite is the same size as the OnePlus Nord .

Xbox Games Showcase unveiled for July 23rd

July 07, 2020

In a new report from TheInformation.com , the company has apparently "expressed interest in acquiring the games division of Warner Bros". Xbox earlier held a 3rd-occasion centered showcase in Might, which uncovered the likes of Scorn , Second Extinction , and extra.

Treasury to name small businesses receiving government loans

July 07, 2020

There were 429 non-profit businesses that received loans of more than $150,000, including nine that got more than $5 million. More than 4,800 loans were issued in the top band, while the overall average loan size was $107,000, the data shows.

Upcoming Chrome browser feature promises to deliver big battery gains for laptops

July 06, 2020

After the test, Google discovered that the battery life was extended by up to 2 hours on the PC. This action will restrict javascript in background tags from doing unnecessary tasks. Nevertheless lowering the polling limit will cause problems with web applications. It also reveals that an enterprise policy will allow system administrators to disable this feature in Google Chrome as that would not create any trouble for Chrome enterprise browser once this Feature is rolled out.

Leaks show 30 minutes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay footage

July 06, 2020

You'll want to catch this for the latest info and new footage of Assassin's Creed Valhalla , Watch Dogs Legion , Hyper Scape, and plenty more. However, it shouldn't take much before we can see more of Assassin's Creed Valhalla as it'll be one of the protagonists at Ubisoft Forward .

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong speaks out on national security law

July 06, 2020

I am a writer whose family lived in Hong Kong for five generations. Telegram has been used broadly to spread pro-democracy messages and information about the protests in Hong Kong. Among those withdrawn from shelves was one by prominent activist Joshua Wong, another by pro-democracy lawmaker Tanya Chan and multiple other titles written by Chin Wan, a scholar who is seen as the godfather of a "localist" movement advocating greater self-determination for the city.

Fox News edits Trump out of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell photo

July 06, 2020

Maxwell is due before a court in NY later this week. Maxwell's ex-lover, the late Jeffrey Epstein , killed himself in August in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting a fresh sex-trafficking case. "She has no record and there is no reason to think she'd flee", an insider was cited as saying, as the judge is understood to be under pressure to keep Maxwell in custody amid the general outcry over the Epstein scandal and concerns she would not be held accountable.

TikTok and 50 other iPhone apps 'spying' on you, cyber-experts warn

July 06, 2020

The firm came under fire for snooping earlier this year and vowed to stop accessing devices' clipboards, but users testing the new operating system found TikTok has not kept its promise. According to the Telegraph report, many other apps constantly check the iOS clipboard. With this feature, users will get a notification whenever an app is accessing the clipboard behind their backs.

Apple seeks on having the iPhone replace your passport and driver's license

July 06, 2020

Additionally, Apple has also announced the new digital auto keys, which will allow you to unlock your vehicle using only your iPhone , according to The Verge. While Apple doesn't mention iPhone anywhere in the application, it does hint that the iPhone could be one such device which could transmit an ID. This ID can be verified through the server and the device's biometric sensors as well.

IPhone 12 Leak Reveals Major Camera and Video Upgrades

July 06, 2020

And now, some iPhone users are reporting that Apple is sending out another poll asking how the user has disposed of their charger from the last iPhone they bought. To solve these issues, sources say that Apple has done everything to keep the launching, but that might be insufficient to make the September launch a reality.

India's Chinese app ban seen jolting $1 billion expansion of ByteDance

July 06, 2020

China has not taken any retaliatory measures in response to India's actions and a return to normal is in the best interests of both countries, Commerce Ministry spokesperson Gang Feng told reporters, according to the ministry's website. "From a legal perspective, it (the ban) is sound because grounds like national security are hard to challenge", said Santosh Pai of Link Legal, which advises Chinese companies.

Facebook Will Shut Down Lasso, Its TikTok Clone

July 06, 2020

It has started sending notifications to users telling them that the app won't be usable after July 10 and advising them to download any videos they want to keep, The Verge reported on July 2. "We thank everyone who shared their creativity and feedback with us, which we'll look to incorporate in our other video experiences ", a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline.

Remains of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen identified, lawyer says

July 06, 2020

U.S. Army officials have defended their handling of the disappearance, saying they communicated with Guillen's family since day one of the investigation. Robinson killed himself Wednesday as police were trying to contact him. An attorney for her was not listed among online court records. Her family is demanding answers.

Chrome Dev on Android now finally supports 64bit Android devices

July 06, 2020

As seen by Android Police , the launch logs for the forthcoming Chrome 85 reveal that the switch is impending (we are now on Chrome 83 if you are using the secure version onto your cellphone, although the development should not take too long).

After TikTok, LinkedIn Caught Snooping on iOS Users Through Clipboard; Fix Incoming

July 06, 2020

The thought of an app copying your clipboard contents with every keystroke is somewhat unnerving. As iOS 14 rolls out much more commonly - a general public beta is expected in the coming weeks - it's probably we'll discover of other apps with likewise discomforting clipboard copying behaviors.

Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max, says govt report

July 05, 2020

The FAA said on Monday the flights will "evaluate Boeing's proposed changes to the automated flight control system on the 737 MAX " and "will include a wide array of flight maneuvers and emergency procedures to assess whether the changes meet FAA certification standards".

Fortnite brings new Captain America-themed skin for all Marvel fans

July 05, 2020

Like most premium skins, Captain America can be purchased in the Fortnite item shop . Along with that, you also get the iconic Captain America shield. In addition to the skin of Captain America , you can also buy a grand salute emote for 300 V-Bucks. Vending Machines were first added to Fortnite in Chapter 1, Season 3 and would spawn at random points around the map, allowing players to swap out a portion of their materials for weapons or a consumable.

At least 12 wounded in shooting at SC nightclub

July 05, 2020

According to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, no one is now in custody and police are actively investigating. "Everything is turned over". The county sheriff described the scene inside the club as "an absolute mess". Under restrictions imposed by McMaster in March to restrict the spread of the coronavirus, gatherings of 50 or more people in a single room are off-limits.

EVO Online Has Been Cancelled as Joey Cuellar is Removed as CEO

July 05, 2020

The matter began when late on July 1, 2020, FGC competitor Mikey "Crackpr0n" Pham posted a detailed account of a 2001 situation in which Joey Cuellar allegedly goaded Pham into showing him his penis, for which Cuellar apparently gave Pham $20.

Taiwan's Foxconn says customs clearing procedures in India have been resolved

July 05, 2020

More than 150 shipments to Foxconn's Indian facilities from its factories in China said to contain smartphone and other electronic parts, have been stuck at the port of Chennai and some are being cleared now. Meanwhile, the Indian foreign ministry did not respond to a request by Reuters for a comment. Interestingly, customs has held back these shipments without a formal order.

$6 billion loss to TikTok due to ban

July 05, 2020

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance is likely to lose $6 billion following Indian government decision to ban the TikTok in India along with 58 other Chinese apps citing threats to national security. On Wednesday, minister Prasad also stated that the ban on Chinese apps presents a great opportunity for Indians to develop their own apps and end foreign dependence.

U.K. regulators take aim at Apple's search engine deal with Google

July 05, 2020

A deal struck between U.S. tech giants Alphabet Inc and Apple Inc to switch default search engines to Google on Safari browsers has created "significant barriers to entry and expansion" for competing firms, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said in a report on Wednesday as reported by Reuters .

'I don't believe in gestures', says PM Johnson on 'taking the knee'

July 05, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he does not believe in gestures and people should not be bullied into doing things they don't want to do, when asked on Friday whether he would "take the knee", an act used by some to protest against racism.

PlayStation Indie Initiatives Introduces New Games And A Plan For The Future

July 05, 2020

Their goal is to make PlayStation the best place to find, play and develop the best indie games. How particularly that will manifest alone is yet to be verified, but Yoshida confirms that a new indie sport will be included to the PlayStation Now provider each month, beginning with Howdy Neighbor this month.

Google Discontinues Pixel 3A, 3A XL Smartphones

July 05, 2020

It is also interesting that Google confirmed the discontinuation of the Pixel 3a series a week before the rumored Pixel 4a announcement. In a statement, a spokesperson for Google told The Verge , " Google Store has sold through its inventory and completed sales of Pixel 3a.

Samsung may have leaked the Note 20 Ultra on its own website

July 05, 2020

While the support page didn't reveal anything new about the tablet, it confirmed the tablet's existence. However, since the model number is the same as the tablet previously found on GeekBench, we now have a somewhat official confirmation of a good number of its specs.

The iPhone 12 Pro might lack a crucial feature

July 05, 2020

Young, who's Founder/CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), is also the analyst that has said in the past that Apple's adoption of low-power LTPO display technology is what the company is waiting for before it adopts the ProMotion-like display technology for its smartphone family.

Wall-Running Won't Be in Cyberpunk 2077

July 05, 2020

While it's definitely safe to say that Cyberpunk 2077 looks like a veritable banquet of gameplay features - including firefights, vehicular chaos, character customisation, dialogue trees, and many other popular mechanics - it seems that one previously planned element has fallen by the wayside: wall-running.

Motorola One Fusion, A Budget Smartphone Announced: Expected Price And More

July 05, 2020

Now, Motorola announced the non-Plus variant, i.e., the Motorola One Fusion . The key specs here are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor , four rear cameras and a large 5000mAh battery capacity. The memory can be further expanded up to 512GB via microSD card slot. In terms of the optics, Motorola One Fusion features a quad-camera setup on the rear which comprises a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary camera, a 5-megapixel macro sensor lens, and 2-megapixel depth ...

Hot dog contest -- How to watch Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest

July 04, 2020

The 36-year-old Chestnut devoured 75 wieners in 10 minutes on Saturday to win the Mustard Yellow Belt for the 13th time in 14 years. If anyone can beat Chestnut, who ate a record 71 hot dogs and buns last year, it's either Darron Breedon or Geoffrey Esper, the two closest men last year, who ate 50 and 47 hot dogs and buns, respectively.

6 injured in Ethiopia clashes at singer's funeral

July 04, 2020

A global coalition of human rights groups called #KeepItOn criticised Abiy's decision to restrict access, calling it an "arbitrary use of internet shutdowns by the Government of Ethiopia in response to protests and unrest in the country".

Sony Corporation weighing bid for Leyou Technologies acquisition

July 04, 2020

In addition to the aforementioned subsidiaries, Leyou Technologies is also the owner of Los Angeles-based publishing label Athlon Games, which published Samurai Shodown in North America and Europe; has a minority stake in Certain Affinity; and is working with Amazon on an online game based on The Lord of the Rings .

Pay Your Apple Card Bill Online With the New Web Portal

July 04, 2020

To use the site, cardholders will log in via their Apple ID. Once inside, it lets users view relevant information related to their account, divided into several sections. Users will also be able to pay their bills through this portal. The Support section of the site offers access to the ‌Apple Card‌ web user guide and offers a phone number that customers can call to get help.

T department refunds ₹62,000 crore to 20 lakh taxpayers

July 04, 2020

In order to assist the taxpayers within the time of Corona epidemic, the federal government made this refund. ITR Filing 2020 Last Date: The last date for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for AY 2020-21 has been extended to November 30, 2020.

Asus to unveil ROG Phone 3 on July 22

July 04, 2020

According to the countdown on the website , ASUS will be launching the ROG Phone 3 on July 22 at 11 PM ET. The image shows a smartphone that looks largely similar to its predecessor, but the specs in the TENAA listing indicates that it's far more powerful than the previous model.

Horizon Zero Dawn PC Launch Set for August, Brings New Features

July 04, 2020

You'll also get expected PC features like ultrawide support and controller mapping, as well as improved visual effects including dynamic foliage and better reflections. As the name suggests, this release includes the base game, the Frozen Wilds expansion, and a host of other cosmetics and items. Naturally, there will be a load of graphics options to customise your experience, too.

LG's Rollable Smartphone 'B Project' to Launch by June 2021

July 04, 2020

As per the report coming from Korea, this project is codenamed as "Project B". It just corresponds the company's CEO Kwon Bong-seok's name. Most commercial products will undergo three to four trial productions before going to market. The phone will have display rolling out from the sides and the company will be using Flexible Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) to achieve this. The display itself will be made from BOE with LG's input, the same ones that made the foldable panel of Huawei's ...

'Not Possible': Experts Slam ICMR's August 15 Deadline For COVID Vaccine Use

July 04, 2020

The under-development vaccine is "envisaged" to be rolled out "for public health use by Aug 15 after completion of all clinical trials", the Indian Council of Medical Research, or ICMR, said in a July 2 letter to clinical trial sites, which was seen by Bloomberg News.

Crytek postpones Crysis Remastered after criticism leaked trailer

July 04, 2020

The game was originally due to launch on July 23. Fortunately, it seems to be a brief delay that will only result in a few more weeks needed. The game's Twitter account shared a pretty lengthy post detailing the decision. Please keep the love coming and rest assured, you'll have the game you love shortly. Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.

Facebook confesses improperly administered limit gave developers unauthorized access to user data

July 04, 2020

Facebook also did not disclose the number of users affected by this issue. The social network limited developer access to user data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal that year . This is either deliberately missing the point, or treating users with a callous off-handedness, sharing little in the way of meaningful information about the incident.