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Microsoft opens xCloud game streaming beta

August 13, 2020

Not being Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, we can't tell you what those games are. To get in on the action, you need to download and install the latest beta version of the Game Pass app for Android . This limited-time beta period will not feature the full list of over 100 games that xCloud is launching with on Septemeber 15th. Regarding users of the iOS operating system (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV ...), for the moment those of Cupertino are preventing the migration of the service ...

MacOS Big Sur, Like iOS 14, Redirects to Apple News+. Good.

August 13, 2020

Music content plays directly in the internet browser, so the web experience makes ‌Apple Music‌ accessible on any gadget. According to 9to5Mac, the new beta version will have a "Listen Now" tab. It's nice, and adds another layer of consistency across all of Apple's music apps. Unlike most other beta versions of apps and services, Apple Music web's beta holds true to its name (not in a good way).

Apple iPhone 12 announcement date and shipping details revealed

August 13, 2020

Shipping of the iPhone 12 is expected to begin within a week of the launch, but the more premium iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders and shipment might only begin in November. The 5.4-inch standard iPhone may package a full-size display into a smaller form, while Pro models are expected to sport either a 6.1-inch screen or a 6.7-inch screen.

Sarah Cooper, TikTok Trump Mimic and Comedian, Books Netflix Special

August 13, 2020

And now, Cooper has ridden the wave to her own Netflix comedy special. The special is set to premiere this fall and will be directed by Russian Doll's Natasha Lyonne and executive produced by Maya Rudolph , Danielle Renfrew Behrens , and Lyonne.

Instagram faces fresh lawsuit over illegal harvesting of biometrics

August 13, 2020

The claims that it was not until the beginning of 2020 that Facebook started informing Instagram users of the practice. It goes on to add that Instagram uses this tool automatically without obtaining a user's consent, even if the people in the images don't have Instagram accounts themselves.

Google brings natural disaster detection and early alerts to Android devices

August 13, 2020

The first version of the system was out on August 11. Google says it will combine signals coming from multiple Android phones in a region to determine if an quake is about to hit or not. Ultimately, after the accuracy of the system gets better, Google will actively promote quake warnings to people living in areas without seismograph warning systems.

Facebook removes seven million posts for sharing false information on coronavirus

August 13, 2020

Facebook says its AI systems detected 84% of (known) hate speech on that service, after detecting just 45% of the hate speech in the first quarter of the year. Much of that increase was due to better detection technology and adding three languages to its automated system that searches for violating posts, Facebook said.

IOS and iPadOS 13.6.1 updates are now available for download

August 13, 2020

According to MacRumors and Apple Insider , iOS 13.6.1 will fix the most irritating problems of an Apple owner. This includes the auto-delete of system files, even the infamous "Green tint" problem on iPhones. Apple today released iOS 13 .6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 updates for the iPhone and iPad , respectively. You can install iOS 13.6.1 or iPadOS 13.6.1 on your iPhone or iPad by navigating to System Preferences General - Software Update on your compatible iPhone or iPad.

Apple launches the first public beta of watchOS 7 with sleep tracking

August 13, 2020

The update isn't expected to ship until this fall, and is now available as a public beta. The new features of WatchOS 7 in public beta are sleep tracking , automatic handwashing detections to give an experience to all the Apple Watch models.

Nreal’s Consumer AR Glasses Now Available in South Korea Through LG Uplus

August 13, 2020

Nreal Light's form factor offers all the hallmarks of a consumer-grade AR device that's lightweight and compact enough to wear like sunglasses. Alternatively, it can be purchased separately by LG Uplus members for 699,000 KRW (USD 586). You'll despite everything be utilizing the telephone as a trackpad or movement regulator for the time being, however engineers can take advantage of the Light's hand-following ability or pair their applications with an outsider 6DoF regulator.

When will Surface Duo be released outside the U.S.?

August 13, 2020

The Surface Duo is Microsoft's first Surface device running Android and features a unique form factor that makes it hard to compare directly to other devices. The company says it delivers Enterprise-grade security to Surface Duo by writing or reviewing every line of firmware code in house. Other features of the Surface Duo include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass on the display , and support for Microsoft's Surface Pen styluses which are sold separately.

Photo used to criticize Kamala Harris does not show her parents

August 13, 2020

Chafetz also described the Facebook posts questioning Harris's eligibility as "racist nonsense". She comes across as ruthless. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., would be ideal for purging "Trumpists" from the federal government like they are members of notorious Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein 's Baath Party if she becomes vice president, MSNBC political contributor Jason Johnson suggested Wednesday.

Halo Infinite Delayed to 2021

August 13, 2020

According to Shinobi602, a well-known figure with close ties to developers, new Xbox Series updates will come a bit later than planned. Microsoft reportedly planned to reveal Xbox Series X pricing, launch date, and full details of the low-priced Xbox Series S later this month.

California public health director Dr. Sonia Angell resigns

August 13, 2020

The press conference comes after a Sunday evening announcement that California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell was leaving her post . West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice forced Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp to resign in June after criticizing the lack of transparency and accuracy surrounding the state's COVID-19 case data.

Neck gaiters may be worse than no mask at all, study suggests

August 12, 2020

NECK gaiters are among the different types of face coverings people have been wearing during the coronavirus pandemic. The research on these masks showed it would actually be better to wear no mask than wear one of these. "If everyone wore a mask, we could stop up to 99 per cent of these droplets before they reach someone else", Westman said. This is essential since as many as 40 percent of infected people do not know they carry the virus and can transmit the virus to equally unsuspecting ...

Samsung Galaxy M51 support page appears on official site, Launch seems imminent

August 12, 2020

As spotted by tipster Sudhanshu, the Samsung Russia site has added a dedicated support page for a new smartphone carrying a model number SM-M515F. Let us know what you think about the upcoming Galaxy M51 on our Facebook page. "The phone is suspected to feature 6.5" Infinity-O punch-hole display with a 64MP main shooter and 12MP ultrawide camera.

WeChat ban could impact Apple’s global iPhone shipments: Analyst predicts

August 12, 2020

Suppliers to Apple Inc. saw some of the biggest declines. Apple's iPhone shipments could fall by as much as 30pc following President Donald Trump's ban on Chinese messaging app WeChat . According to the report Apple's Greater China shipments accounted for slightly over 15 per cent of its total revenue in June quarter. Much of the Cupertino-based company's manufacturing is done in China, and if the country targets Apple's exports that would impact its business globally, ...

TikTok used a loophole to track MAC addresses on Android

August 12, 2020

TikTok's problems with user data don't stop there, either. TikTok then bundled it with other data like an advertising ID, potentially violating Google policies prohibiting apps from connecting ad IDs to any persistent identifier (known as ID bridging) without the "explicit consent of the user".

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Carries Company’s Variable Refresh Rate Display Technology

August 12, 2020

The phone is the second in the company's lineup to offer that high refresh rate - after the Galaxy S20 series. The technology, which automatically calibrates a phone's refresh rate, supports a 120HZ scan rate for games that require rapid frame changes, and a 60HZ rate for movie streaming.

Surface Duo to Launch September 10 at $1399

August 12, 2020

The renders were posted on Twitter by a leaker that goes by Panda (@ samsungbloat ). Twin 5.6-inch OLED displays (1800 x 1350) with Gorilla Glass open up to form an 8.1-inch overall workspace (2700 x 1800) with a 3:2 aspect ratio. In something of a blow to would be early adopters, Microsoft has priced the Surface Duo at an eye-watering US$1,399. That said, even though it appears that Microsoft is pushing for a widespread release, the Duo may still end up being a relatively niche product.

TikTok was found tracking users and secretly collecting data

August 12, 2020

TikTok may have been using a hidden layer of encryption that would violate Google's app policies, and it would only help the USA to complete a possible ban on the app. Beijing, for its part, warned the USA of "consequences" if it opens "Pandora's Box" with what a Chinese official called "political manipulation" and a crackdown on a Chinese company.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro gets MIUI 12

August 12, 2020

Xiaomi has also introduced " super wallpapers " which will be animated wallpapers showing the actual surface of Mars, Moon and the Earth using NASA images. The phase-wise rollout for Xiaomi devices in India will be announced later today at the event. The first wave of the update will arrive on Mi 10, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7 , and Redmi Note 7 Pro .

WhatsApp Could Finally Let You Transfer Chat History between iPhone and Android

August 12, 2020

Unlike WhatsApp , Telegram is based on the cloud so chats on your desktop and phones are synced automatically, unlike WhatsApp . Clients that will include support for this functionality include iPhone, iPad , Android, and desktop WhatsApp applications.

Samsung Introduces AltZLife, The Ultimate Private Mode Feature

August 12, 2020

And as a fully on-device solution, users don't have to worry about sensitive images falling into the wrong hands. Apple says that the XS Max gets an hour-and-ahalf more battery life than the iPhone X, meaning about 15 hours of video or 25 hours of talk time on a single charge.

Situation not conducive to resume 4G internet services in J&K: Centre

August 12, 2020

Is there a possibility that in some areas 4G Internet services can be restored? A bench of Justices NV Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and BR Gavai were hearing a contempt petition filed by a non-governmental organisation, challenging the blanket restrictions on high-speed internet and for alleged "wilful disobedience" in complying with the court's May 11 order.

Xbox Series X launches in November

August 12, 2020

Microsoft doesn't say exactly when in November, so they've still got some wiggle room on the exact launch date. Of course, the Xbox Series X will still have plenty of games to enjoy at launch, especially thanks to Microsoft's commitment to backward compatibility and Xbox Game Pass , which certainly seems to be what Microsoft sees as its ultimate trump card for the upcoming generation.

Google Taps Billions of Android Devices to Help Detect Earthquakes

August 12, 2020

The system, which will use Android phones as mini seismometers, will be rolled out in stages. As Google has already managed to successfully enhance the detection in California and warn people as early as possible, long-term it intends to bring the same warning system to the rest of the world.

Over 40% Smartphones at Risk Due Security Issues on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Chipsets

August 12, 2020

These vulnerabilities can let hackers spy, execute malware and steal data from targeted phones. Check Point says that Qualcomm DSP chips are found in high-end phones from Google, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, OnePlus and more. According to a report in Daily Mail, the flaws are called " Achilles ", which allows hackers to access videos, photos, location data, and other sensitive details on the device.

Apple CEO, Auburn grad Tim Cook is now a billionaire

August 12, 2020

He's come a long way from Robertsdale, and now Alabama native and Apple CEO Tim Cook can add another title - billionaire. Apple as a company is worth almost $2 trillion. Currently, Cook owns 847,969 shares of AAPL , worth about $375 million based on Monday's share price. The bulk of Cook's wealth comes from equity awards he has received since joining the California-based company in 1998, the news agency reported .

Fall Guys Celebrates 2 Million Copies Sold on Steam

August 11, 2020

If you've spent time on Twitch or YouTube lately, you've no doubt seen the wacky, 60-player antics from Mediatonic and Devolver Digital's Fall Guys all over your feed. Just recently, Devolver Digital had announced that Fall Guys reached 1.5 million players across PS4 (where the game is free with PS Plus) and PC (where it is paid).

Doom Eternal and TESO confirmed for next-gen platforms

August 11, 2020

Bethesda disclosed no more details for the time being. In our review of Greymoor , the latest The Elder Scrolls Online expansion, we said "If you love gorgeous, nostalgic landscapes above all else, The Elder Scrolls Online's new Greymoor expansion offers a strongly nostalgic return to the northwestern corner of Skyrim".

Massachusetts College Democrats accuse Dem House candidate of inappropriate ‘sexual contact’

August 11, 2020

The campaign for U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Monday it played no role in the publication of allegations regarding Mayor Alex B. Morse's relationships with college students. In a statement earlier in the day, the College Democrats of MA pushed back against any suggestion its original letter to Morse was related to Morse's sexuality, calling that "untrue, disingenuous, and harmful".

HSE addresses complaints about the Covid-19 app draining phone batteries

August 11, 2020

While 83,000 people uninstalled the app due to the issue, as of Monday evening, 10,000 of these people had downloaded the app again. "We will update as soon as we know more". Recent days have seen number of social media users reporting their Android phone batteries are being drained in a matter of hours while the contact tracing app is running.

OnePlus Nord Lite Launch Date in India

August 11, 2020

So, any OnePlus users who are excited for the upgrade to Android 11-based system? The HydrogenOS 11 update gives us an idea of what to expect for the OxygenOS 11 . Apart from these, the HydrogenOS 11 brings in the one-hand mode for better usability, live wallpapers that change according to the sky, new themes in Zen Mode, and improved support for speech-to-text conversations for voice notes.

Google's Pixel 5 chip and memory seemingly confirmed by an AI benchmark

August 11, 2020

Through an image showing only two cell phones, Google revealed that the Pixel 4A and Pixel 5 will arrive this fall to complement its portfolio of phones in 2020. It seems like Google plans to announce only one Pixel 5 this year. The gadgets include 8GB of RAM and 12GB of storage and will probably be offered with two choices, 5G and 4G LTE.

Google launches virtual visiting card feature in search for users, professionals

August 11, 2020

To enable the feature, users will have to search their name or "add me to search" on their mobile phones. "Showcase your business, passion or portfolio when people search for you on Google". Furthermore, only one people card is allowed per Google Account to limit fake profiles. Google has put in a bunch of controls and protections in place to ensure correct and reliable information is on the cards and also to protect users from abusive and offensive content.

Looks Like WB Games Isn't Up For Sale

August 11, 2020

The Warner Bros . Motion Pictures Group continues to be led by Chairman Toby Emmerich . Warner Bros . Television Studios group continues to be led by Chairman Peter Roth . The once promising video-on-demand service was meant to be the vanguard leading Warner Bros . into the streaming wars. There may have been complications in negotiations as numerous games from the studio are based on Warner Bros .

Google Maps Improves on CarPlay, Returns to Apple Watch

August 11, 2020

Before this, Google Map users on CarPlay had to switch between different screens to access multiple features. Google has made some changes to how Google Maps works on Apple devices, with updates made to the interface when used in CarPlay, as well as a new Google Maps app for Apple Watch providing navigation on the wrist.

Redmi Note 8 Pro gets a Coral Orange special edition

August 11, 2020

Mi 10 Ultra will be released in China in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB options. To recall, the Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched in India in October a year ago at Rs. After multiple editions, the upcoming Redmi K30 Ultra will be a Commemorative Edition to mark 10 years of Xiaomi in the business. The Redmi K30 Ultra is expected to feature an AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Andaman & Nicobar to play important role in self-reliant India scheme: PM

August 11, 2020

He said the Port Blair Airport is being enhanced to handle a capacity of 1,200 passengers. OFCs (optical-fibre cables) are used to transmit light. The seven islands, apart from capital Port Blair, which will be connected are Swaraj Dweep (formerly Havlock Island), Long island, Rangat, Little Andaman, Kamorta, Car Nicobar and Greater Nicobar.

Only UGC can cancel exams, SC told

August 11, 2020

Refusing to relent on the September 30 deadline for conducting final year of universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC ) had earlier told the court that its decision was taken "after due deliberation by taking into account and balancing all relevant factors".

Toshiba bows out of the PC industry after 35 years

August 11, 2020

Sharp exercised its right to acquire the remaining 19.1 percent stake in June this year, and announced that it had completed the deal this month. It's not clear what the value of that transaction is, but Toshiba has finally exited the PC market for good.

Apple sales in China could crash if Trump bans WeChat

August 10, 2020

In a worst-circumstance scenario, Apple's once-a-year world-wide Iphone shipments could drop by 25-30% if it is compelled to clear away WeChat from its Application Stores about the environment, according to a new investigation observe from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo viewed by MacRumors .

Tiktok in statement to US’ orders said that it’ll pursue all remedies

August 10, 2020

It is believed that Twitter would need to seek external assistance should any deal emerge. "It doesn't have enough borrowing capacity", said Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of MI. Last week, Mr Trump announced a U.S. ban on TikTok would kick in on September 15 unless Microsoft or "somebody else" bought it. As the Trump administration is threatening to ban popular apps including TikTok and WeChat, "the United States may lose in Trump's war", warned an expert.

Coronavirus: Trump signs relief order after talks at Congress collapse

August 10, 2020

Millions of Americans are out of work or underemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Trump has sparred with congressional Democrats over who is at fault for the lack of progress in crafting a continued federal response. "The pen-and-phone theory of executive lawmaking is unconstitutional slop", he said. Even Senator Lindsey Graham , a close Trump ally, said in a tweet that he "would much prefer a congressional agreement".

Lukashenka Reelected In Landslide, Amid Violent Protests Over 'Rigged' Belarus Vote

August 10, 2020

Long-serving Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has won a sixth term, the central electoral commission said, after elections marred by violence as police cracked down on opposition protesters. "In recent days, peaceful protesters, human rights defenders and journalists have been detained". On Monday morning, Belarus' Investigative Committee opened a criminal probe into mass riots and violence toward police officers.

Fake Influencers Case: Rapper Badshah Questioned Third Day In A Row

August 10, 2020

Rapper Badshah landed in trouble after the Mumbai Police claimed that he paid Rs 72 lakh for fake views on one of his songs. Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh said that it was the first time an worldwide case like this had come into light that creates fake profiles to spread rumours and panic in the society.

Area Duo 'for AT&T' leaks in official-on the lookout renders

August 10, 2020

Evan Blass's description only confirms that Microsoft will market the Surface Duo in cooperation with providers such as AT&T. With the new information as well as the clues that abound on the internet, fans are expecting the device to be released soon.

SEGA is looking into further PC ports and focusing on multi-platform releases thanks to Persona 4

August 10, 2020

As SEGA stated when an investor asked about the possibility of selling newly released games on Steam. For new games, Sega is negotiating with platform holders in order to achieve favorable sale conditions, among which would be developing the PC version from the onset and considering multiplatform.

Samsung activates ECG on Galaxy Watch Active2 in Korea

August 10, 2020

The screenshot shared by Sammobile also states that the update may include device stability improvements, bug fixes, new or enhanced features along with further improvements to performance. Users need to download and install the Samsung Health Monitor app on the watch and the paired smartphone to use ECG. The blood oxygen feature would measure and track oxygen saturation over time, for fitness and wellness purposes.

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