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Nintendo Revives 1980s 'Game & Watch' Handheld With Super Mario Bros

September 05, 2020

The hand-held console was originally developed using technology developed for the company's digital watches. Super Mario 64 branding appears on the tongue to help bring the entire aesthetic together. Here are five games from the Wii era that we want to see on Nintendo Switch . Nintendo Switch Online members will also receive Super Mario All-Stars, the original Mario collection title from 1993.

Black Ops Cold War multiplayer gameplay leaked online

September 05, 2020

The event will also feature some Black Ops Cold War developers, who will provide "a deep dive into the latest multiplayer experience across new maps , modes, and experiences", Activision says. Look very similar to Modern Warfare [2019] to me, and I like MW multiplayer so I don't hate that it looks similar, but I'm mainly just happy that it appears as though the radar is back.

Marvel's Avengers Reveals Where Captain Marvel is Early On

September 05, 2020

Those moving their saves to next-gen will transfer their player profiles and progression so they can pick up right where they left off. Marvel's Avengers is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. The Marvel's Avengers campaign can be finished in roughly 12 hours . Sound-off in the comments below! The celebration turns deadly when a catastrophic accident results in massive devastation.

The Google Pixel 4a will finally be revealed today

September 05, 2020

Google gives away Android to other smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung, which is expected to show off its next Galaxy phones in a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday. Let us talk about the interesting part of smartphone specifications which is none other than cameras. It's doubtful the Pixel 4a will reel in as many consumers as the iPhone SE , based on Google's inability to make significant inroads as a device maker so far, despite generally positive reviews for the devices, ...

OnePlus 8T leaked specs reveal 120Hz refresh rate, 48MP quad cameras

September 05, 2020

Now in a new development, the specifications of the device have now also been leaked citing information from a report that the smartphone is in the pipeline and has been spotted with codename Kebab . The cameras will also see an improvement with a quad-camera setup having a 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP configuration. It's highly possible that OnePlus' flagship model will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ as its processor.

The Aston Martin Victor is the one-off hypercar we want the most

September 05, 2020

And, as usual, Aston continues its use of the "V" nomenclature here but, unlike Valkyrie and Vulcan that are derived from aeronautics, it comes from Victor Gauntlett, who was Aston boss when the brand launched the V8 Vantage . A familiar feature toAston Martin aficionados is the Aston Martin Vulcan motorsport-derived steering wheel, which has been utilised in Victor too. Underneath the bodywork, which is inspired by the Vantage V8 of the '70s and '80s, are elements combined from the ...

Beijing could have a say in TikTok sale

September 05, 2020

Thus continues the political trade war between the United States and China over TikTok , Huawei, ZTE, aluminum exports and all kinds of other stuff. 'That's the policy position underlying why we have gone after TikTok and WeChat and there will be others because China.is basically going out around the world trying to acquire technology and influence'.

New Chinese security law 'serious risk' to Hong Kong's freedoms

September 04, 2020

In the letter made public on Friday, experts said the law breached global legal obligations. China , through its parliament, the National People's Congress Standing Committee, enacted and promulgated the anti-subversion law in the territory on June 30, targeting acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.

Days after PUBG ban, Akshay Kumar unveils Made-in-India 'FAU:G'

September 04, 2020

Akshay Kumar says that 20 percent of the game's revenues will be directed to the Bharat Ke Veer trust . The players will also learn about the sacrifices made by Indian Soldiers. "It is a matter of great pride to respond to PM Modi's call and present the world a world-class game, which will not only help gamers in a virtual setting fight the forces of evil; but also positively contribute to nation-building by supporting our martyrs." The game will be available both on Google Play Store ...

The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Gets Raytracing

September 04, 2020

CD Projekt Red has announced an Xbox Series X version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , which will be a free upgrade to all those who now own an Xbox One copy of the game. Similarly when the game comes to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 it will take advantage of the much faster storage sub-systems in those consoles. CD Projekt Red hasn't released a sneak peek at this new version yet, but hopefully we'll hear more about it in the months ahead.

Apple Might Delay IOS Change Vexing Mobile Ad Market - The Information

September 04, 2020

Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Apple said Thursday that developers will still have the option to use the prompt when iOS 14 arrives. Apple has told some developers that it plans to delay the enforcement of a controversial change to its next mobile operating system that would upend how ads are targeted on iPhones and iPads, according to people familiar with the matter.

U.S. jobless rate declined to 8.4% in August

September 04, 2020

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 950,000 applications in the latest week. However, using non-seasonally-adjusted data, initial claims actually increased to 1.6 million from 1.4 million the week prior, including 759,482 people who filed last week under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA) aimed at those not normally eligible for such aid.

Speeds up to 100 Mbps with the Starlink project, SpaceX

September 04, 2020

SpaceX's Starlink -8 objective provided a ninth batch of internet- beaming satellites into orbit on June 13, 2020. It kicked off when the company's towering Falcon 9 rocket blazed toward the sky from a launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station back in May 2019.

IPhone 12 shipments may top 63-68mn units in 2020 2nd half

September 04, 2020

But this performance falls some way short of high-band 5G, also known as millimeter wave, or mmWave. But now it looks like only the iPhone 12 Pro Max will get MMwave. So, it's natural for the company to go for more new budget iPhones next year and we also have heard several reports regarding that as well. As 9to5Mac points out, carriers across the globe are rolling out sub-6GHz and mmWave networks in different deployments and are following different timelines for that.

Qualcomm to Make 5G Affordable by Bringing It to Snapdragon 4 Series

September 04, 2020

However, Qualcomm Extremely Interested in showing that the new 8cx Gen 2 chipset is more than capable of going toe-to-toe with traditional Intel systems. At its core, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is pretty much the same chip from a year ago, but with a few tweaks and new wi-fi and 5G modems bolted on. And for me, that's a bit worrying because the Snapdragon 8cx wasn't...

Microsoft Upgrades Window 10’s Touch Keyboard With Voice Typing, Emojis, And More

September 04, 2020

This update also includes a brand new feature that permits users to control the whole cursor movement with the simple use of the spacebar. The new and improved design offers a really fresh aesthetic that also brings a few tweaks here and there that include the updated key sizes along with the layouts for much better typing accuracy and comfort.

How CDC's eviction moratorium affects renters and landlords

September 04, 2020

Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, said the order will provide relief for millions of anxious families, but added that the action delays rather than prevents evictions . of or exposure to the virus due to economic hardships", said White House spokesman Brian Morgenstern. The new eviction moratorium protects any tenant or resident of a residential property in the US who meets five factors and provides their landlord with a declaration indicating ...

Facebook, Twitter remove accounts linked to Russian network

September 03, 2020

It "paid particular attention to racial and political tensions". While it was still active on the site, the group created fake left-wing accounts "to create elaborate fictitious personas, manage Pages, post in Groups and drive people to their off-platform site masquerading as an independent news outlet based primarily in Romania", the report said .

LG Wing, a T-shaped dual screen smartphone, to launch on 14 September

September 03, 2020

A report from ETNews back in May gave us our first glimpse at this insane dual-screen smartphone. A 20-second video from LG showed that the handset's main display could rotate clockwise to reveal a secondary screen under it and create a T-shape design.

Qualcomm teases the first Snapdragon 4 series 5G chips

September 03, 2020

As the name implies, it's very similar to the last-gen 8cx. The updated chips are coming as Qualcomm is looking to take advantage of its advantage with its 5G laptops. Qualcomm says compared to an unspecified 10th-gen Intel Core i5 processor running at 15 watts, its 7 watt Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G chip offers up to 18-percent better performance and up to 39-percent better efficiency.

SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink satellites

September 03, 2020

SpaceX is poised to launch their next batch of Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 today, now scheduled to liftoff at 8:46 a.m. EDT. There are now close to 700 of SpaceX's internet constellation satellites orbiting the Earth. Members of the media are onsite at the Kennedy Space Center, gathered under a full setting moon and preparing to capture the flight of a mission and vehicle which was nearly the first member of a potential back-to-back, same day launch of two Falcons on Sunday, August 30.

Bowser’s Fury Is Coming To Nintendo Switch

September 03, 2020

An improved port of Wii U classic Super Mario 3D World will also be making its way to the console early next year. The Game & Watch Super Mario Bros . "A limited production of Super Mario 3D All-Stars launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems on September 18 and will be available until approximately March 31, 2021".

Amazon drivers are hanging phones in trees to get more deliveries

September 03, 2020

Whole Foods has experimented with "dark stores" before. Over a year ago, the planning for this new format began, a blog post on Amazon's website noted. People have been spotted placing phones in trees outside of Whole Foods and Amazon delivery stations in Chicago suburbs. Whole Foods' online sales tripled in the second quarter this year compared to 2019, according to Amazon.

Joe Biden's team brings official campaign signs to 'Animal Crossing'

September 03, 2020

Due to coronavirus , the Biden-Harris campaign has been thinking of new ways to both engage and encourage voters. As part of the latest initiative, the Biden-Harris campaign is joining Animal Crossing . Of course, some of those that we could fish during the month of August will no longer be available. It might even do it before the U.S. presidential elections on 3rd November.

Google's Next Android TV Dongle May Be Cheaper Than The Chromecast Ultra

September 03, 2020

More information has leaked out about Google's upcoming Android TV streaming device, with the latest reports suggesting that the product could cost as low as US$50. With a Pixel 5, 5G upgrade for the Pixel 4a , and all-new Chromebook purportedly in the works, it's shaping up to be an eventuful showcase when Google decides to hold its next hardware event.

Realme 7 Pro launched with 65W fast charging: Specs, price, other details

September 03, 2020

Now, nearly half a year on, and Realme has unveiled two new smartphones to succeed the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro . The successor to the Realme 6 aka Realme 7 looks stunning and very different from the predecessor. However, this battery is equipped with SuperDart Charge support, which means it's split in two and charges using a 65W adapter (the same that Oppo uses in its Find X2 Pro ).

ZTE’s Phone With Under-Display Selfie Camera Was Confirmed

September 03, 2020

But this the reality now and we will briefly discuss the technology later. ZTE won't be the only company with a phone like this. Now, we can finally call a smartphone that has a ideal full-screen display . As well as the front-facing camera, the speakers and also the fingerprint scanner have been moved under the screen. On the front, there's a 32-megapixel sensor beneath the camera.

Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers agree in principle to one-year deal

September 03, 2020

The former Jacksonville Jaguars running back tweeted an image of himself carrying a football and wearing a Bucs jersey and helmet -long with a pen-signing emoji and the message (hash) GoBucs- on Wednesday night. He was due $4.2 million before the Jaguars waived him, and has since filed a grievance in an attempt to recoup that salary. He's rushed for more than 1,000 yards in two out of the three seasons he's been in the league but hasn't appeared in all 16 games.

Twitter confirms account of India PM Modi's personal website hacked

September 03, 2020

The July hack, said to be the largest in Twitter's history, was masterminded by a 17-year-old Floridian, Graham Ivan Clark, who was aided by two others, one of them a United Kingdom national, according to prosecutors. The account, with over 2.5 million followers, is the official Twitter handle for Modi's personal website and the Narendra Modi mobile application. The corporate accounts for Uber and Apple were also affected during the major breach, reported India Today .

Top Intel Core 11th Gen Tiger Lake laptops announced for 2020

September 03, 2020

However, not everything is the same. The 11th Gen Intel Core processors are expected to be used in more than 150 designs of laptops from companies like Acer , Asus, Dell, Dynabook, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, Razer, Samsung etc. Intel didn't say what resolution it had the games set to across all three systems, nor if the graphics were cranked to the max, but I suspect all the systems were running at 1080p on at least medium graphics.

Apple Terminates Epic's Developer Account

September 03, 2020

On August 25 Epic Games had a small victory in court which does not allow Apple to sever ties with its APIs and Unreal Engine a widely used gaming platform owned by Epic Games . Facebook says Apple refused to waive its 30 percent cut of revenue for a new online events feature the company launched to help small businesses during the pandemic.

Nevada applies for additional unemployment funds through Lost Wages Assistance Program

September 03, 2020

Gov. Jim Justice says some West Virginians on unemployment will be able to receive an extra $400 weekly benefit. The additional benefits are retroactive to August 1. The PUA Fraud Investigation Activities Grant and the PEUC Fraud Investigation Activities Grant are meant to help states in efforts to prevent and detect fraud and identity theft.

Pakistan bans 5 dating, live streaming apps for uploading `immoral` content

September 03, 2020

On failing to respond to the notices, the authority has issued the order for blocking the five applications. The PTA has said it could reconsider blocking the applications if the companies "assures adherence to the local laws with respect to moderating the indecent content".

48 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County since Monday

September 03, 2020

There have been 3,013,892 tests processed in Ontario labs since January, with 24,004 processed since yesterday's report. There are now 18,273 tests under investigation in the province. Case numbers represent a single individual testing positive for COVID-19, individuals receiving multiple tests are only counted as a single case if found positive.

Active COVID-19 cases reach record high, hospitalizations also spike

September 02, 2020

No new outbreaks were seen over the past 24 hours, but 10 outbreaks in the province's health-care system are considered ongoing. There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks. Any gathering attendees are asked to contact the NVHA clinic and if symptoms develop, to immediately self-isolate. "As we transition to the next phase of our COVID-19 pandemic in B.C.

The 12-inch MacBook to be the first with Apple's ARM CPU

September 02, 2020

According to the report, the laptop would sport a 12-inch Retina display and an A14X processor which is also expected to ship in upcoming iPad Pros. In general, these specs show up really promising, at minimum on paper, so we'll wait for some serious-environment outcomes to see if Apple's ARM-primarily based 12-inch MacBook is all it's hyped up to be.

Stocks of TikTok US Suitors Hit by Fears of China Block

September 02, 2020

A TikTok acquisition would provide valuable mobile data for Microsoft , and bolster the reputation of its Azure cloud services as being secure and robust. Microsoft and WalMart have teamed up to make a joint bid, while the database specialist Oracle is considering an offer of its own. Samm Sacks, a cyberpolicy fellow at the think tank New America, said the Trump administration was likely to counter China's latest move with its own, and that more US companies operating in China could ...

Motorola One 5G offers six cameras, 90Hz refresh rate display under $500

September 02, 2020

The other possible problem is that the 1 5G will not be obtainable unlocked and as a substitute will only be readily available from AT&T and Verizon , which suggests T-Cell buyers are type of out of luck. Up front, you have a dual camera setup made up of 16MP main (f/2.0) and 8MP wide-angle (f/2.2) shooters. Although it doesn't have an IP rating for water resistance, Motorola says the One 5G does have a water repellent coating that should protect it from rain or accidental spills.

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab A7 and Galaxy Fit2

September 02, 2020

As already mentioned, Samsung has also announced an entry-level Galaxy Tab A7 that features a 10.4-inch display , quad Dolby ATMOS speakers , meta chassis and more. Charging multiple devices all at once can mean a big mess of cables. Free on United States sites, Galaxy Watch Active 2 And Galaxy Buds +, The UK site offers free Galaxy Watch 3 And Galaxy Buds Live can be used for all purchases.

LG confirms swivelling T-shaped ‘Wing’ phone in new video

September 02, 2020

LG has released a video , which runs for 30 seconds. Also Read - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Galaxy Fold: How good are the 2020 upgrades? However, if the ETNews report is to be believed, the LG Wing will have a 6.8-inch primary display, a 4-inch secondary display, a triple camera setup featuring a 64MP primary sensor, and a Snapdragon 700-series processor with 5G support (likely the Snapdragon 765 or Snapdragon 768G).

The iPhone 12 Pro Probably Isn’t Coming Until November

September 02, 2020

Apple is set to launch four new iPhone 12 models in fall this year. Though the new phones are yet to receive a name, reports have repeatedly referred to them as the iPhone 12. We have also seen what could be the case for the iPhone 12 Pro Max on Weibo, and it also includes the same triple camera layout and the LiDAR scanner cut-out.

PUBG MOBILE Top Twitter Trend In The World After Ban In India

September 02, 2020

The Indian government on Wednesday banned another 118 mobile apps, including PUBG , Ludo, Baidu , among others, saying the move was in the interest of sovereignty and integrity, and security of the nation. "This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety, security and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace", said a statement from the ministry", the statement read further.

Poco M2 smartphone to launch in India on September 8

September 02, 2020

The Redmi 9A price in India falls under Rs 8,000, so it takes on the likes of Realme C11 and Nokia C3 2020 . Some tech observers are stating that this new Poco M2 can be a slightly altered version of this phone, aided with the hallmark Poco features and branding.

Black Ops Cold War to support NVIDIA RTX on PC

September 02, 2020

Nvidia's latest presentation recently revealed a few gaming trailers and one of them featured upcoming video game Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War . Black Ops Cold War is the sixth entry in the series, though, chronologically, it takes place just after Black Ops 1. That philosophy appears to be out the window, with Treyarch now leading development and set to release Black Ops Cold War later this year.

Elon Musk is now richer than Mark Zuckerberg, following Tesla stock split

September 02, 2020

While this does not mean it is approved by the FDA, this designation can help speed up the regulatory process for devices that could "provide for more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions".

Fortnite to get Nvidia RTX ray tracing support on PC

September 02, 2020

While there is still a lot we don't know about preorders and sales, what we do know is that NVIDIA has set up a notification system that allows you to be notified of when the 30 Series of GPUs go on sale. GeForce RTX 3000-Series SpecsThe RTX 3080 is the flagship card of the bunch, the one that's most carefully balanced in terms of power and affordability.

Forest Service confirms a firefighter has died fighting the August Complex

September 02, 2020

The deceased firefighter was identified by the Cresson department as a female who had volunteered to work at a western wildfire but the U.S. Forest Service confirmed that one person was killed and another injured Monday while battling the August Complex fire which has burned more than 236,000 acres in the Mendocino National Forest since Aug.

Mobile Phones: Samsung ramps up its Unpacked event teasers

September 02, 2020

The company's new smartphone chief TM Roh addressed in a new blog post what a odd time it is to be setting up for a massive product launch, noting, "As leaders of the tech industry, we have a special responsibility - and now a true sense of urgency - to help society continue to move forward.

IRS Will Pay Stimulus Check Money Diverted for Child Support Payments

September 02, 2020

Both plans, however, were viewed as nonstarters by the opposition. Even if Republicans succeed in getting 51 votes, the plan would fail to advance since it would require 60 votes to overcome a Democratic filibuster. Postal Service, along with liability protection for universities, schools, and businesses". Mnuchin told a U.S. House of Representatives panel the guidelines were to ensure people "don't get thrown out of their rental homes" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Developer persuades Apple to twist App Store rules on subscriptions

September 02, 2020

FaFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has bashed Apple for its App Store strategy, saying it squares development and permits the tech monster to "charge imposing business model rents". "Unfortunately Apple rejected our transparency notice around their 30% tax but we are still working to make that information available inside the app experience", Facebook said to Reuters in a statement.