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Apex Legends season 6

August 15, 2020

As you may know, Apex Legends introduces new content in "Seasons" which lasts for several weeks. However, we also got a look at other legends using the turret, which means that Rampart won't be the only one who can take advantage of her abilities.

Trump Orders TikTok's Parent to Sell Its US Assets

August 15, 2020

In 2018, ByteDance acquired Musical.ly, a music and lip-syncing application, and combined that app with its TikTok operations, which gave the company a presence in the U.S. Mr Trump has repeatedly insisted that the US Treasury should also receive a cut from the sale of TikTok's US operations - an unprecedented move. USA tech giant Microsoft has been negotiating with ByteDance to acquire TikTok's United States operations.

Facebook is merging Instagram and Messenger chats

August 15, 2020

When you agree it replaces the Instagram DM icon at the top of the screen, though as of yet users on Instagram are still not able to message Facebook friends. As for the other features, the changes are already reflecting with the update. The chats on Instagram also appear colourful now with blue and purple colours used for the sender's messages.

India's Supposed Strike To Strike China Off

August 15, 2020

New laws took result on Thursday barring the U.S. government from shopping for merchandise or products and services from any company that employs solutions from 5 Chinese companies together with Huawei Technologies, Hikvision and Dahua, a USA official reported.

The Walking Dead Onslaught gets a release date

August 15, 2020

The Walking Dead Onslaught launches on September 29 for PlayStation VR , Oculus Rift, and Steam VR. Plus, the VR game release is just days before the much-anticipated Season 10 Finale of The Walking Dead . If you want more out of The Walking Dead Onslaught , the Deluxe and Survivor Editions will be available with pre-order bonuses. Time will tell to see how the two will match up against each other, but if you're interested in Onslaught, pre-ordering the game will offer new skins for ...

TikTok star Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special

August 15, 2020

The director of this Netflix special will be Natasha Lyonne with Maya Rudolph . Cooper, 42, became popular in April after she began posting short videos on social media app TikTok of herself lip syncing to remarks by Trump. Prior to that, Cooper was a writer and correspondent on the CBS All Access pilot Old News , which was produced by Stephen Colbert, and wrote the best-selling books 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings and How to be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings .

Facebook testing TikTok-style short videos in India

August 15, 2020

Employees regularly noticed videos from children who appeared to be even younger than 13, according to the Times. It seems that the company is aware of the same since many Instagram users in Germany have reported that they are seeing a new layout in the Instagram app.

Intel's discrete Xe GPU for gamers is coming in 2021

August 15, 2020

Intel's classic 14-nanometer chips have passed their zenith and the company is now focusing on the second generation of 10-nanometer production. Raja Koduri, the former AMD chief architect who was hired away by Intel in 2017 to drive new silicon architectures, started the event by acknowledging that Intel's traditional approach of designing processors has been so tightly paired with the company's ability to manufacture chips with higher transistor densities that it has resulted in delays ...

Mozilla cuts workforce, including Cdn jobs

August 15, 2020

In the blog post, Baker wrote, "Today we announced a significant restructuring of Mozilla Corporation ". "This is a humbling recognition of the realities we face, and what is needed to overcome them". Its other offerings include the web reader Pocket , a VPN , and a password manager . With offices around the world, Mozilla employees in the United States, Canada, France, Australia and Taiwan are affected by this announcement.

New test developed to diagnose Covid-19 in 20 minutes

August 15, 2020

A new study at the University of Melbourne in Australia has led to the development of a new and more accurate test for the COVID-19 infection. "The differential response to the same virus suggests that each individual patient, with their unique characteristics, heavily influences Covid-19 disease severity", stated Hirota, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Respiratory Mucosal Immunology at McMaster, in the news release .

Epic's Tim Sweeney outlines his case against Apple in a Twitter thread

August 15, 2020

It began the Fortnite Mega Drop where you could get 20 per cent off your V-Bucks purchases , a considerable saving. Apple takes a cut of between 15-30 per cent for most app subscriptions and payments made inside apps. There's absolutely nothing stopping you from downloading the game direct from Epic and continuing to play, and Epic's proprietary payment system can still be found in these versions of the games.

Microsoft Publishes 35-Minute Surface Duo Launch Video

August 15, 2020

It connects two displays to act as one, and it seems like Microsoft adapted this UI to offer great multitasking for supported apps. Today, Microsoft is giving us details on future support for the smartphone along with a commitment that will let customers they won't be forgotten once the company moves on to the next best thing.

Roadmap to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Indians is ready: PM Modi

August 15, 2020

To this end, the Prime Minister said, sanitary pads as affordable as Re 1 per pad, had been developed and 5 crore women across the country have been given these sanitary pads. The Prime Minister also remembered freedom fighter and spiritual guru Sri Aurbindo (Arvind Ghosh), on his birth anniversary. "India is just as committed to its security and strengthening its army as the attempts it has made for peace and harmony", he said, stressing efforts to make India "self-reliant" in defence ...

European Union does not recognize Belarus election results

August 15, 2020

I argued with my husband and voted for Lukashenko. German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert said Chancellor Angela Merkel had been "shocked" by the detention and abuse of peaceful protesters. They were not allowed to use the toilet for hours on end or even change position. "We'll leave you disfigured - you won't recognise yourself", she said guards told her.

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Director Steps Down After Impropriety Allegations

August 15, 2020

Numerous top executives from Ubisoft, including the Chief Creative Officer Serge Hascoët have departed from this company following the rising allegations. Ismail's activities are just part of a larger issue that has rocked Ubisoft in recent months . Following an investigation by an external firm, it was determined that Ashraf's employment with Ubisoft had to be terminated.

USDA announces producers will receive 100 percent of payments, extends CFAP deadline

August 15, 2020

Industry association partners have strongly advocated for a further expansion for eligible products under CFAP since the program's inception, and this is the second adjustment to eligible commodities under the program. Dozens of commodities will also now be eligible for CFAP funding, including additional specialty crops , aquaculture , nursery crops and cut flowers.

Why can’t I update Fortnite Mobile? (iOS and Android)

August 15, 2020

Using direct payments, players could buy Fortnite's in-game currency discounted up to 20 percent. Both companies had removed Fortnite from their respective app stores after the game maker attempted to bypass the technology giants' app marketplaces for in-game purchases, the Wall Street Journal reported .

Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher to Join Rainbow Six Siege as Specialist Zero

August 15, 2020

The protagonist in "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell " previously featured in " Ghost Recon: Wildlands " a year ago, and now he's making another cameo in Ubisoft's multiplayer shooter. The former is clearly an indication that "Scout" is associated with Fisher's former employee, Third Echelon and pointed to the fact that the protagonist is well on his way to " Rainbow Six ".

Ibrahim Ali Khan reacts to Kareena Kapoor Khan's pregnancy

August 15, 2020

The couple is already parents to a 3-year-old son Taimur Ali Khan who was born in December 2016. Kareena is the second wife of Bollywood actor Saif, 49, who belongs to royal Pataudi family of a former princely state. She shared a picture of Saif with the caption "The Quadfather". ' class="lazy img-responsive" data-src="https://www.iwmbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kareena-kapoor-pregnant-for-the-second-time-920x518.jpg" alt="Kareena Kapoor pregnant for the second time?" At a time ...

Motorola will show off its latest Razr successor on September 9th

August 14, 2020

The invites mentioned, "getting ready to flip the smartphone experience once again ". The second-gen foldable Razr smartphone is thus scheduled to see daylight less than a year after the formal announcement of its predecessor, which actually lines up perfectly with a number of rumors dating as far back as May .

Halo Infinite Gets Delayed to 2021

August 14, 2020

But the team at 343 Industries and Xbox execs opted against it. "With out a doubt one of many issues that pushed us is, must you're transport a sport fancy Halo , it's no longer valid a solo initiate - we secure now rather a range of promoting partners and promotions which are accessible, and likewise you relish to want to be respectful of your partners in giving them a heads-up so as that they'll knowing their timelines for issues that they're doing alongside with the initiate of the game, ...

Mass strikes hit Belarus in sixth day of protests against 'rigged' election

August 14, 2020

Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The Belarusian Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said a 25-year-old man died after he was detained on Sunday in the southeastern city of Gomel and sentenced to 10 days in prison.

Microsoft Surface Duo to receive OS, security updates for 3 years

August 14, 2020

Microsoft is promising that the Surface Duo will get a full three years of Android OS and any relevant software/security updates (starting from the day it's released). Microsoft is back in the smartphone business - sort of - with a new Android-powered folding device it claims fills a needed gap in mobile computing.

Powerful storm leaves 1 dead, heavy crop damage in Midwest

August 14, 2020

The rare storm known as a derecho hit Monday, devastating parts of the power grid, flattening valuable corn fields and killing at least two people. Utility officials in Iowa said it will likely take several days to restore power to everyone. Most of the outages were in IL and Iowa. Meanwhile, demand for gas to fuel generators, chainsaws and vehicles has spiked, leading to long lines at stores that sell gas.

Dropbox's password manager and secure file vault come to premium users

August 14, 2020

Dropbox Plus users gain Dropbox Passwords , Dropbox Vault, and a computer backup feature . Using a PIN for secure access, Dropbox Vault users can store sensitive documents such as a Social Security card, bank statements, and more. Additionally, the Drop has introduced a few unique features such as the ability to mark shared files and test the file traffic for professional users.

ZTE could launch the world's first under-display camera smartphone

August 14, 2020

Speculations point that ZTE will use a Visionox display, as the maker is already mass producing panels with an under-display camera. While the post itself does not reveal that it will be the ZTE A20 5G, it was shared from the "ZTE A20 5G under-screen phone" hinting at the name.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 blood oxygen apps are rolling out now

August 14, 2020

The company has reportedly decided against using ToF on the Galaxy Note 20 duo and the upcoming Galaxy S21 series because it doesn't have enough use cases. Additionally, Samsung has made a decision to watch the evolution of ToF sensors from the sidelines. This solution provided by Samsung now lacks one last step that no longer depends on the brand, they must be developers of third-party applications and tools those that adapt their software to tell these terminals when a high and ...

Apple updates iOS, iPadOS and macOS to fix some very particular problems

August 14, 2020

Now, the latest update will fix this problem . The iOS 13.6.1 update, for instance, can be overlooked by users who do not have the Exposure Notification API enabled by their nation's Covid-19 contact tracing app, and have not been affected by the screen tinting issue either.

Fortnite removed from App Store and Play Store, Epic will sue - Industry

August 14, 2020

In a statement to Mashable, a Google spokesperson noted that Fortnite is still available on Android - just not from the Google Play Store . OnePlus informed Epic that Google was "particularly anxious that the Epic Games app would have ability to potentially install and update multiple games with a silent install bypassing the Google Play Store".

Qualcomm wins key appeal in chip licensing antitrust case

August 14, 2020

Don Rosenberg, Qualcomm's general counsel, called the decision a validation of the company's business model that underscored the contributions the company had made to the industry. Following Judge Koh's ruling past year, Qualcomm naturally appealed the decision to a higher court, and in fact the earlier ruling had even given Qualcomm leave to do so, with Judge Koh deferring her order for Qualcomm to renegotiate its terms with its customers .

South Wales Police's Use of Facial Recognition Found Unlawful

August 14, 2020

In November 2019, the High Court ruled that South Wales Police's use of facial recognition is not unlawful but does not protect the privacy rights of those scanned. "This reflects our policing needs, which given the complexity of keeping London safe and the different crime issues impacting the capital, are very different from those in South Wales".

Twitter now gives users control over who replies to their tweets

August 14, 2020

That's because Twitter has started testing automatic translations in the region "to make it easier to understand the conversations [they] follow". Earlier in the week, Twitter accidentally published update notes for the official Twitter iOS app update (version 8.30) that mentioned a new feature allowing users to limit who can reply to their tweets .

ByteDance looks for investment in TikTok through India's Reliance

August 14, 2020

Trump last week signed an executive order that would officially ban any USA transactions with TikTok if its Chinese parent ByteDance does not reach a deal to divest it to a us company in 45 days. The Narendra Modi government in June banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok and WeChat, for threatening its "sovereignty and integrity" after border tensions with China.

Google Removes Android Version of Fortnite from Google Play Store

August 14, 2020

After Apple blocked access to "Fortnite" on iOS devices , Epic Games announced that it had filed a lawsuit against the tech giant, accusing Apple of anticompetitive restrictions on mobile device marketplaces. Taking a direct shot at Apple, the game company released a parody of the Tim Cook-led company's iconic "1984" advertisement , aired during the Super Bowl XVIII, on social media, which had targeted International Business Machines Corp's (NYSE: IBM ), on allegations of ...

Mail-in ballots sent to Trump, U.S. First Lady in Florida

August 14, 2020

Postal Service because he wants to make it harder to expand voting by mail, claiming that his only goal in denying the agency funds is to ensure the integrity of the November 3 election. DeJoy has been the target of multiple letters from members of Congress who have called on the postmaster general to rescind his measures and have complained about a lack of transparency from the agency.

The Next Google Wear OS Update Promises Big Performance Improvements For Smartwatches

August 14, 2020

Google noted that some of the most used features of Wear OS by Google are hands-free timers and tracking fitness metrics. Google would hope that changes with the new Wear OS which will roll out this fall. In response to COVID-19, a new handwashing timer has been built into the user interface to help ensure users practice good hygiene. Wear OS is also getting a new weather experience that will be easier to read on the go, providing an hourly forecast and access to local weather alerts.

IPhone 12 could launch on October 12 after Watch Series 6

August 14, 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. He just said that Apple's "iPhone 12" launch will be held in two phases. There's an iPad as well as an Apple Watch launching this year too. We will be interested to see how Apple hosts the launch event.

The Microsoft Surface Duo Isn’t Coming to Australia Yet

August 14, 2020

Unlike Samsung's Galaxy Fold , Microsoft's "folding" phone doesn't actually feature a folding display . Microsoft has finally revealed that it will be launching its dual-screen Android smartphone - Surface Duo on September 10. The Surface Duo has two screens and a 360-degree hinge that lets the screens fully rotate. Meanwhile, Microsoft has built-in some smarts so actions like clicked links open on the other screen.

Everything we know about G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout

August 14, 2020

Add another title to the jam-packed fall lineup, as a G.I Joe game will finally be hitting the current generation of consoles. Interestingly enough, the game seems to be a hero shooter with confirmed characters Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander, Destro, Roadblock and Storm Shadow each having their own abilities.

Diljit Dosanjh to play lead in quirky comedy on male pregnancy

August 14, 2020

The singer shared a hilarious video on Wednesday which showed that Alexa could not comprehend as to what the singer was asking her to play. He then asks Alexa to play Clash however unable to seek out the tune, the digital assistant gives him different songs.

Apple fixes iPhone green tint screen issue with iOS 13.6.1

August 14, 2020

Apple today rolled out its iOS 13 .6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 update for all the eligible iPhone and iPad devices. Apple had released iOS 13.6 in mid-July with Apple News improvements, Digital Car Keys support, and more. You must have at least 50% of battery to update your iOS device. So if you've got an iPhone or an iPad, launch the Settings app and then tap on " General " followed by "System update" to grab your device's new update.

Everything we know about Hyper Scape crossplay: release date, more

August 14, 2020

Is Hyper Scape on Steam? Hyper Scape burst onto the scene in a similar fashion to Respawn's Apex Legends early last month. After some brief downtime to implement the final touches for launch, Hyper Scape has officially returned, complete with a Season One battle pass.

A Total War Saga: Troy is Free For Its Launch Day

August 14, 2020

So far as we can see, there are no hidden strings attached to this. You can activate your free copy via the web or the Epic Games downloadable Windows or Mac app - I prefer the latter - and that's all you have to do. An example of the button you're looking for on the Epic Games store . Which all sounds very dramatic, doesn't it? Epic Games seems to be the driving force behind all these free games, as Tim Heaton, Chief Studios Officer at SEGA states, "Thanks to Epic, we're able to ...

Xiaomi launches Mi TV LUX OLED transparent edition smart TV

August 14, 2020

Below are images of Xiaomi's Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition OLED display. Wait! did you just read transparent? Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun demoed Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition on stage at the company's 10th Anniversary event in the same fashion.

Forza Horizon 3 will no longer be available to buy next month

August 14, 2020

Forza Horizon 3 and all of its downloadable content will be pulled from all digital storefronts - both Xbox One and PC - on September 27th, 2020. Adding further clarification, the team explained that "when a game reaches "End of Life", that means it and its DLC will no longer be available for purchase in the Microsoft Store".

These are the 2 most-popular phones in the US

August 14, 2020

It was during this time that the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing some businesses to downsize and many to stay at home for their own safety. Apple shipped approximately 15 million iPhones in the United States in the second quarter of 2020, according to a new report shared by Canalys , setting a new domestic record.

Google Maps now compatible with Apple Watch and CarPlay dashboard

August 13, 2020

The software giant is bringing back the Maps app for Apple Watch and has added support for Apple's CarPlay Dashboard. Google Maps profiles will feature topic filters to easily see the places and businesses users post about most often.

Epic skirts Apple's 30% commission fee by implementing 'direct' payments

August 13, 2020

Fortnite has today announced new permanent discounts in its Fortnite store, but couldn't resist taking shots at Apple and Google as it introduced a new direct payment scheme for mobile. This isn't a sale... these are new discount prices available anytime! We will make every effort to work with Epic to resolve these violations so they can return Fortnite to the ‌App Store‌.

Apple supplier Foxconn's profit beats view, sees smartphone demand off lows — Foxconn

August 13, 2020

Most of the company's manufacturing operations are based in China. The iPhone manufacturer posted net profit of $778.54 billion for the second quarter ended June, nearly $5 billion more than a consensus estimate from analysts, and up around 34 percent from a year earlier.

Apple said to soon offer subscription bundles combining multiple of its services

August 13, 2020

There will be different tiers, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private plans. Named Apple One, the bundled offering will include services such as the Apple Music , Apple News +, Apple TV +, and Apple Arcade .

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