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Apple is developing Face ID for Macs

July 27, 2020

This means that future Mac models would most likely come with a TrueDepth camera system, the same one we find in iPhones and iPad Pros. The beta for macOS Big Sur , Apple's next major update for its proprietary PC operating system, apparently features references in the code to TrueDepth.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War possibly leaked by Doritos promo

July 27, 2020

The game might also be the product of corporate drama, with Treyarch apparently taking over after Raven and Sledgehammer fought over the title. Earlier this morning, IGN's Adam Bankhurst , former Marooners' Rock writer, reported on the newest Call of Duty Leak.

Samsung launches Galaxy M01 Core priced under ₹6,000: Details here

July 27, 2020

The Samsung Galaxy M01 Core is based on Google's Android Go and comes with a single rear camera. Galaxy A01 Core was launched by Samsung in Indonesia last week with a price of around Rs 5,600. Both models are available in Black, Blue and Red color options. On the camera front, the Galaxy M01 Core mounts an 8MP primary camera and an LED flash placed vertically at the top-left corner of the phone.

New Genesis changes breakdown

July 27, 2020

While Phantasy Star Online 2 finally made its way to English-speaking audiences earlier this year - officially, anyway - the original game launched in 2012 and wasn't especially impressive-looking, even then. That being said, you can't transfer over character progression including levels, experience, skills, photon arts, and Techniques. Players can also bring their character created in " PSO2: NGS " to the world of "PSO2".

Microsoft's Surface area Duo appears like it is prepared to start

July 27, 2020

Microsoft's new Android-powered device to start with appeared at the FCC previously this 7 days , and now it has shown up on the Bluetooth SIG certification web site . Blass normally obtains marketing and advertising visuals and products of unreleased phones a number of months or months in advance of they're about to start, which also indicates that the Area Duo is virtually prepared to go.

ASUS' ROG Phone 3 has a hidden 160 Hz screen mode

July 27, 2020

The new gaming phone from ASUS is totally a beast in terms of specifications. Discovered by the folks over at XDA Developers, there's a hidden 160Hz mode for the ROG Phone 3 . The reason for the phone manufacturer is to bring out an extreme-gaming ambiance. For this week's poll, we want to know which of the two phones you prefer.

Omar To Boycott Elections Till Statehood Restored

July 27, 2020

In the op-ed, Omar questions numerous reasons cited by the ruling BJP and its leaders for the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and relegating it to the status of a UT. Abdullah said the National Conference will continue to oppose the revocation of the special status of the Union Territory, including in the Supreme Court.

Garmin Web-Based Utilities Down After Suspected Attack

July 27, 2020

Garmin has said very little about the incident and there is only a banner on the site that states that the company is now facing an outage that affects Garmin Connect, Garmin .com, their call centers etc. Some Garmin users mentioned the outage on social media, expressing some frustration about the service being down. And pilots who use flyGarmin can not now download up-to-date aviation databases, which is a legal requirement.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ renders, and specifications leaked before launch

July 27, 2020

You'd also have to "settle" for a side-mounted fingerprint reader instead of the in-display scanner on the larger tablet, although that might be an advantage for some. A 13-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera can be found over on the rear too. Keeping the lights on is an impressive 10,090mAh battery which enables up to 16h of video playback.

Boot Up Windows 95 PC Inside Minecraft And Play Doom On It

July 27, 2020

The mod takes advantage of VirtualBox , free of charge and open up-source virtual equipment computer software, to run operating programs like Home windows 95. It can also be a fun distraction if you're a fan of Minecraft , but have started feeling burnt out due to playing it too much. Photo: TOMMY CHENG/AFP/Getty Images ayer gameplay, and support for player-created modifications.

Red Dead Online to Receive a 'Massive' New Update Next Week

July 27, 2020

Will you be checking out the big summer update once it drops? Frontier Pursuits are employed because the match rendition of side-stories which are distinct for every player class. Rockstar's goal is that it will provide enough new content to sate its players for the next few months. In the same piece of news, Rockstar revealed that it has added a number of highly requested features across recent updates, such as musical instruments in Red Dead Online , the ability to run all businesses via ...

Apple Begins iPhone 11 Production in India

July 27, 2020

It may also consider exporting this India-produced iPhone 11 to the rest of the world. "Apple has started manufacturing iPhone 11 in India , bringing a top-of-the-line model for the first time in the country", wrote Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Twitter.

India bans 47 more Chinese apps

July 27, 2020

Govt has commissioned a list of 275 Chinese apps, which are being monitored for violating user-privacy, and for posing a risk to India's integrity and security. Tencent bought a majority stake in the gaming company previous year. The government may ban some or all of these apps after its investigation. "There is a process ...

Oppo A72 5G with MediaTek's Dimensity 720 chipset launched

July 27, 2020

The Oppo A72 smartphone with 5G support has finally been launched in China. There is a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. This layout is increasingly becoming popular in budget smartphones with Redmi, and Realme adopting it in their Redmi 9C and Realme C11 respectively. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is present on the front side of the OPPO A72 5G .

Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in Texas

July 27, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for Public Assistance Category B (Emergency Protective Measures) after Hurricane Hanna's landfall.

Psychonauts 2 Gameplay Music Trailer features Jack Black

July 27, 2020

It looks as though players can expect the return of lead Raz, and his psychic abilities. But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Yesterday's Xbox Series X showcase event was a fantastic showing. But ahead of any further hope speculation, we got a seriously trippy look into what Black's role in Psychonauts 2 is, and can now add this game to our "cant wait" book.

Sonu Sood Extends Support to Bring Back 1500 Indian Students from Kyrgyzstan

July 27, 2020

The second flight will take off on 24 July. " SpiceJet .will operate nine charter flights to evacuate over 1,500 Indian students stranded in Kyrgyzstan for over two months. When most wouldn't venture out of their homes, SpiceJet has operated over 4300 cargo flights and transported over 24,000 tons of cargo - this is more than double of all domestic airlines combined together - carrying medicines and medical equipment and fruits and vegetables to all corners of India and the world.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leaked Wallpapers now available for Download

July 27, 2020

Additionally, the tipster also claimed that the Galaxy Note 20 will have weaker glass as compared to the Galaxy Note 10 from a year ago. Right off the bat though, this will unquestionably draw contrasts with the Midnight Green color of the iPhone 11Pro However, Samsung appears to have actually opted for a lighter and more lively shade of green and has actually offered the S Pen the exact same color treatment also.

Electronic Foundry Points out Why 'Halo Infinite' Appears to be So Bizarre

July 27, 2020

While technically, Halo Infinite is the sixth major title in the Halo series, Lee says the storyline will be exciting and entertaining even for players who have never played a Halo game before, nearly like a "spiritual reboot", he adds.

Vardy wins Premier League Golden Boot despite defeat to Man United

July 27, 2020

We're not going to change our approach". Chris Sutton has asked the question of whether Brendan Rodgers now regrets leaving Celtic for Leicester City after the Foxes missed out on a top four spot in the Premier League . Likewise, recruitment will also be key, as proven by the reliance of Vardy in attack, the lack of goals around the team and the depth in defence, something that will need to be addressed with a long campaign in Europe ahead.

Ma of all summons over ‘fake news’

July 26, 2020

After which he is removed from the company. A Gurgaon court docket has summoned Chinese firm Alibaba and its founder Jack Ma. The development has come after India banned 59 Chinese apps including UC News , UC Browser amidst the border tension between India and China .

Bloober Team’s ‘The Medium’ will feature ‘dual-reality gameplay’

July 26, 2020

Which is where all the split-screen talk came from. basically The Medium features a two worlds and realities (think The Legend of Zelda light and dark world) and both will be rendered in real-time on Xbox Series X hardware. But players should be careful, as the Out of Body ability takes a toll on Marianne. In the spiritual world, there are hidden secrets that help players figure out pathways and puzzles in the real world.

NBA fans to appear virtually on video boards

July 26, 2020

Heads and chests of more than 300 fans per game will appear on boards at the sides and ends of courts on 17-foot videoboards, five rows of people on each bringing a look of spectators when none will be courtside. The NBA and Microsoft announced their partnership in April, explaining at the time that they would collaborate on next-generation experiences for basketball fans that include "a new fan engagement platform offering personalized, live, and on-demand game broadcasts; historical video ...

Hurricane Douglas: Hawaii prepares for high winds, rain and storm surge

July 26, 2020

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 km from the centre and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 km. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Maui County, and the Hurricane Watch for Hawaiʻi island has been cancelled.

STALKER 2 returns to the Zone on Xbox Series X

July 26, 2020

Therefore, it promises that each player will have "a unique game experience" that will extend to the plot itself. If it's like previous Stalker games, you'll have to survive in a radiation-filled environment, craft useful items, team up with or fight other scavengers and ultimately solve some larger mystery at the center of the radioactive Zone.

"Massive" updates for GTA Online and Red Dead Online coming next week

July 26, 2020

Rockstar is bringing major updates to Red Dead Online and GTA Online starting next week. The Red Dead Online update will launch on July 28 and will allow players to find out the so-called secrets of naturalism as part of a new Role. In addition, a whole host of "community-requested features and fixes" are on the way. At an unspecified date later this summer, GTA Online players will have something to look forward to as well.

Dontnod's Tell Me Why Gets New Trailer and Chapter One Release Date

July 26, 2020

Much like Life is Strange , Tell Me Why features a strong emphasis on story, characters, and mysterious powers that double as a plot device and a game mechanic to help unlock secrets. Announced at the Xbox London event in November 14, the game received a new trailer during today's Xbox Showcase. Set in attractive Alaska, Tell Me Why features true-to-life characters, mature themes and gripping choices.

Major WhatsApp Updates Show Up on Android Beta: Linked Devices, Advanced Search

July 26, 2020

There will also apparently be a "Link a New Device" option - which is a odd way to do it rather than just logging onto the device to be linked. WhatsApp Web is there but for this too your phone needs to be close to the laptop or PC. WhatsApp may be used by a lot of people, over two billion at last count, but that does nowhere near make it the best messaging app around. The detailed Linked Devices interface now shows a list of all devices that are linked to your account.

Rockstar unveils a summer update and a huge update

July 26, 2020

GTA Online's fresh batch of presently lacks release date details, but one update should arrive sometime this summer. Frontier Pursuits have been implemented as the game's rendition of side-stories that are different for each player class chosen.

LG K42 with an Helio P22 chipset hits Google Play Console

July 26, 2020

The LG Q92 was spotted on Google Play Console by MySmartPrice. The chipset is mated to 6GB of RAM. The display size is unknown but the phone will have an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. This also hints that the LG Q92 may have an LCD display, instead of an AMOLED one that is required to incorporate an in-display fingerprint sensor. The declared LG Q92 5G was captured bring the design number "Q92" and running Android 10 on the software application side.

Mobile will need new gadgets to support VoLTE

July 26, 2020

When the 3G network goes away, AT&T says that phones that don't support HD Voice, which routes calls over 4G LTE , won't be able to make voice calls or use data on AT&T . It can be also worthy of noting that several of the afflicted telephones (this kind of as my Nokia 6 .1) guidance Hd Voice AT&T just hasn't bothered to whitelist them".

Virginia high school renamed to honor John Lewis

July 26, 2020

Lewis High School. "We will also honor his life's work by continuing to promote equity, justice, tolerance and service in the work that we do". His fight for racial justice began in Georgia in the 1960s. About 1,800 students attend the school, which is in the Franconia neighborhood. Connect with Fort Hunt Herald on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn (Ad).

'Ghost of Tsushima' Sold 2.4M Copies Globally in First 3 Days

July 26, 2020

Advanced orders for Ghost of Tsushima went live in December 2019. Ghost of Tsushima is doing more than just selling well, as Sucker Punch has partnered with the Nagasaki Prefecture and Tsushima Island tourism associations to give real-life context of Tsushima Island and its major landmarks, as well as more info on the history of the Mongol invasions of Japan and Komoda Beach event.

Outage knocks Garmin GPS devices offline for more than a day

July 26, 2020

If you're having trouble syncing your latest run from your Garmin Connect, you're not alone. The Garmin Pilot app utilized to schedule and plan flights went down, also. Talos Intelligence claims that the hacking group Evil Corp could be the probable perpetrator of the attack, as it is closely associated with the use of WastedLocker ransomware.

Judge blocks Seattle law banning police use of pepper spray

July 26, 2020

A large group of protesters were marching Saturday in Seattle in support of Black Lives Matter and against police brutality and racial injustice. "It is important to bring to your interest that yesterday, I despatched the Metropolis Council a letter ensuring them that as the Main of Law enforcement, I have done my due diligence of informing them many periods of the foreseeable influence of this ordinance on forthcoming functions", Finest reported Friday.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus promises 2X better scratch resistance

July 26, 2020

This is a huge step forward given that many devices can start to crack when dropped from a height of five feet. Corning has claimed that its new Victus glass - which replaces the Gorilla Glass 6 , so there will be no Gorilla Glass 7 - performs better than all the generations before it, some of which haven't performed so hot during recent durability tests.

Google Messages App Gets Five New Features, With A Caveat

July 26, 2020

This feature, however, works only if you have RCS chat enabled. Firstly, users can instantly react to any new messages in conversation with the new animated expressions. We've seen smart replies in text for some time, with RCS that's taken a step further adding stickers to the chat. The function was very first identified in screening in May, however Google has now formally rolled it out as part of the latest version of its Messages app .

Galaxy Note 20 to feature 6.7-inch FHD display, 60Hz refresh rate

July 26, 2020

With the new chipset, Galaxy Z Flip 5G is created to "deliver faster and more efficient on-device processing with sharper imagery through improved graphics rendering", said the company. That said, this offer is now available only for consumers in the US. Galaxy Z Flip G5 is priced at $1,450, or $70 higher than the LTE model for the USA market.

IPhone 12 launch date revealed, Macs with Apple chips coming in October

July 26, 2020

Until now, Foxconn has only manufactured Apple's iPhone XR in the country, and the iPhone 7 at a Wistron factory. According to the Economic Times , two senior industry executives have said that Apple's flagship iPhone 11 has recently begun production at Foxconn's Chennai plant and is the first time the phone has been been made in India.

PS5 or Xbox Series X? An infographic groups exclusive games by genre

July 26, 2020

While the success of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X ultimately won't hinge on a single summer livestream, Sony seems poised to have a much stronger next-gen console launch than its American competitor. Sony revs up fans every generation with a new set of PlayStation exclusives . Microsoft said that all the new games it showed on Thursday will be available through the Game Pass.

Tetris Effect: Connected On The Xbox - A Timed Exclusive Multiplayer Expansion

July 26, 2020

Developer Enhance made the game in response to players' heartwarming stories of Tetris Effect , and the "unprecedented forms of isolation" caused by the coronavirus crisis. The game was very well received by both old and new players alike. Tetris Effect: Connected is a Smart Delivery game, which means that players can buy it on Xbox One, then get a free upgrade to the Xbox Series X version of the game if they decide to buy the next-gen console.

Verizon Earnings: Demand for internet services boosts subscriptions

July 25, 2020

AT&T said it was working to retain its customers. About 1.5 million personal and small-business accounts took advantage of the extra grace period for late payments in the second quarter, Mr. Revenue in Verizon's media unit, which includes Yahoo, HuffPost and TechCrunch, declined 24.5 per cent in the second quarter to US$1.4 billion from a year earlier as companies cut down on advertising to rein in expenses.

'Dragon Quest XI S' comes to Xbox and PC on December 4th

July 25, 2020

We awarded Dragon Quest 11 an 8.8. review when it was first released on PS4 in 2018. Previously released for the Nintendo Switch a year ago, Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition will launch on December 4. Square Enix is selling Dragon Quest XI S for $40 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and there's no upgrade option or discount for current players who want to experience the new Definitive Edition content.

Grant funds available for county's small businesses

July 25, 2020

The grant is meant to provide gap financing for businesses negatively impacted by social distancing mandates and are at risk for layoffs or closures. Applications will open August 10, 2020, online, and funds will be distributed on a first come first served basis. To receive funding, businesses also must be for-profit entities in Shelby County that have been in operation since at least January 2019.

How many doses of the vaccine will we need?

July 25, 2020

There are now no FDA-approved drugs or vaccines for the novel coronavirus , which has infected about 14.7 million people worldwide and is responsible for at least 617,000 deaths, according to the latest data compiled by Johns Hopkins University .

Labor Department To Increase Unemployment Amount For Some Mainers

July 25, 2020

It's the lowest number of claims since the week of April 11, when there were 199,910 claims filed. Both initial claims and continuing claims were reported to have decreased. Why it matters: Enhanced unemployment benefits - an extra $600 per week - authorized under the coronavirus stimulus bill are set to expire in coming days, leaving millions of Americans with a smaller financial cushion as cases spike amid the worst economic downturn of our lifetime.

New Obsidian RPG Is Avowed for the Xbox Series X and PC

July 25, 2020

Avowed Xbox Series X and Windows 10 PC versions are now in development. While there, you'll find new weapons and armor, perks, flaws, and the same freedom to approach your problems that made the original game so rewarding. Peril on Gorgon requires the base game and the player will have needed to progress past Monarch to access the expansion's content. When it was first released, we awarded The Outer Worlds an 8.5 review , saying "Obsidian has found its own path in the space between ...

Braided Apple Lighting to USB-C cables appear in black and white

July 25, 2020

The braided design isn't something new in the Apple world, as the Cupertino-based tech giant already offers braided Thunderbolt, Mac Pro Lightning, and HomePod power cables to customers. While the leaker has posted photos of braided Lightning cables in both black and white, the former is presumably meant to be shipped with the iMac Pro.

Jaguar Land Rover develops contactless touchscreen

July 25, 2020

The patented "predictive touch" system - developed with the University of Cambridge's engineering department - uses AI and sensors that predict which button a user is going to touch without them having to press it. 'Predictive touch technology eliminates the need to touch an interactive display and could therefore reduce the risk of spreading bacteria or viruses on surfaces.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live name, price, and more confirmed in latest leaks

July 25, 2020

The latest details of the Galaxy Buds Live come from an early update of the Galaxy Buds app. After nearly everything got leaked regarding the Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Buds Live earbuds are now getting leaked left, right and center. Each earbud weighs in at just 5.6 grams (0.19 ounces) and includes a touch sensor for easy controls. The latest leak, which comes courtesy of WinFuture , claims the Galaxy Buds Live will set buyers back by €190 in Europe and $169 in the U.S., which sounds quite ...

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