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Adobe Teases AI-Powered Sky Replacement Tool for Photoshop

September 24, 2020

The tool utilizes artificial intelligence to instantly recognize the foreground and background of a photo, conserving individuals from producing complex masks to different the 2. Adobe has shared a sneak peek at a new feature, and I have to admit that it looks quite impressive! A sky replacement function might be especially helpful for Instagram influencers, constantly looking to produce the ideal travel shot.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Malaysia: Finally, it's a Snapdragon 865!

September 24, 2020

You can get the Galaxy S20 FE in three color options: Cloud Navy, Cloud Mint, and Cloud Lavander. But the claim that it delivers everything you love about the S20 might be a bit of an exaggeration, so let's further explore how these devices compare beyond surface level.

YouTube AI Deleted To Much Considering Human Moderators Back

September 24, 2020

Neal Mohan says that this was kind of expected because YouTube knew that Artificial Intelligence is not equal to Human Intelligence, and machines can not make precise decisions like humans do. YouTube also had to reduce its staff and workload of most of its in-office employees, which included a large number of content moderators. YouTube also didn't do enough to provide support for these employees after they started their job, according to the lawsuit .

'No Man's Sky' update adds new planets, volcanoes and sandworms

September 24, 2020

Today Hello Games has released No Man's Sky: Origins , which is the biggest update that the developer has ever launched for their open-universe exploration title, and there are actually quite a few things that separate this update from previous ones like No Man's Sky: Next and No Man's Sky: Beyond .

Sony's PlayStation 5 Will Be Even Bigger Than Expected

September 24, 2020

With the PS5 set to drop later this year, there won't be an abundance of new games to choose from initially. Plus, From what we know so far, the PS5 promises a lot of technological upgrades. For many people, a major part of the decision to purchase the next-generation console is the lineup of released games PS5 Game Showcase Event The PlayStation 5's launch lineup in September looked a bit sparse.

Government announces $3.5 billion NBN fibre upgrade for homes and business

September 23, 2020

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd, who announced the original NBN, has previously slammed the Federal Government for ditching the fibre-to-the-home rollout. Fletcher said the right time for the network upgrade is now as there is a long-term trend of broadband demand growth, which was highlighted as the world struggles amid COVID-19 pandemic, which altered people's internet usage.

IOS 14 guide: Here's how to change the icons on your iPhone

September 23, 2020

But this could still change over time if more apps embrace the trend and expand to include innovative and unique features. And with iOS 14 in 2020, the iPhone's software is getting its biggest shakeup in years. Alternatively, you can also long press on any app icon and select the "Delete app" option. The iOS 14.2 Beta can be used by anyone with an Apple ID and compatible iPhone or iPad device, which will have a new Music Recognition function in the Control Center.

TikTok, ByteDance Voluntarily Dismiss Lawsuit Against Trump, Court Document Reads

September 23, 2020

On Monday, Trump doubled down in an interview with Fox News, demanding that ByteDance have no control in the new company. The popular app had to be sold in order for U.S. The Trump administration row with ByteDance over TikTok continues to change by the hour. Individual content review efforts by each platform can be advanced through a formal and collaborative approach, the short-video app said.

The TikTok issue still remains unsolved by the Trump administration

September 23, 2020

Whereas ByteDance said it will majority-own TikTok Global, Oracle and Walmart together said ByteDance's ownership would be distributed to its investors - many of which are US -based - and that ByteDance itself would have no direct stake. "He is standing up and keeping us safer by not allowing China to spy on Americans through their devices of TikTok and others, keeping the ability of Americans to use it, but keeping you safe", he told Fox News .

OnePlus 8T 5G specs and price leaked via Amazon listing in Europe

September 23, 2020

But now, with a few leaks here and there, many are looking forward to the release of the OnePlus 8T . Among them is the OnePlus 8T . The listing also reveals that the smartphone will start shipping from October 20. "In an exclusive interview with TechRadar , Pete Lau said that the OnePlus 8T will indeed feature a 120Hz refresh rate display and will be the same size as its predecessor, meaning 6.55".

Moto E7 Plus launched in India, know price, specs, camera and features

September 23, 2020

To improve the photography experience on the phone, Moto E7 Plus' camera app comes with Night Vision mode as well as artificial intelligence (AI) backed options such as Auto smile capture, Smart composition, Shot Optimization, Portrait mode, and Spot color.

Over 200 new emojis that sum up 2020 being released

September 23, 2020

The Unicode Consortium is a volunteer organization and we would be completely without new emoji in 2021 if it weren't for the dedication of many volunteers who make this possible. Considering the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, face with spiral eyes, face in clouds, face exhaling all have the consistent message of going through unpleasant situations.

Google Pay rolls out NFC based tokenised card payment in India

September 23, 2020

Google has partnered with Visa and other banking partners to bring this feature out. "Our association with Google Pay, one of the leading providers in payments space, will enable us to offer safe, convenient digital payment solutions to a vast user base".

Royole launches its second foldable smartphone, competing with this phone

September 23, 2020

This smartphone was actually supposed to arrive earlier this year, but that didn't happen. The company did share some information back in March, but the phone did not launch back then, nor in the coming months. The device is made in the form of a book that can be folded outward. Huawei Mate Xs is sold in China for 16,999 yuan. The 64-megapixel sensor serves as the main camera.

Contact-tracing app to launch in October

September 23, 2020

This app uses Bluetooth technology, the same technology that helps your phone connect with your vehicle to play music or use wireless headphones. Users can find the COVID Alert PA app in the Google Play store or Apple App store for free.

Online sessions, trade-in options, free no-contact delivery on offer

September 23, 2020

Apple has partnered with Blue Dart for its deliveries. Apple has listed 8 advantages that consumers will have while shopping from Apple online in India. All orders will ship with no-contact delivery. Other perks include a variety of payment options like credit and debit cards, credit card EMI, RuPay, UPI, net banking, and credit card on delivery.

Homeland Security issues a rare emergency alert about a "serious" Windows error

September 23, 2020

If left unpatched, an unauthenticated attacker could exploit the flaw to establish a connection to the domain controller via a specially crafted application. That release was followed by the publication of a slew of PoC exploits. The "emergency directive" - only the fourth ever issued by the agency - reflects the "unacceptable risk" the vulnerability poses to federal agencies because the affected software is used throughout the government, officials said.

Facebook tells Irish court that probe threatens its EU operations - newspaper

September 23, 2020

The EU regulator of Facebook , the Irish Data Protection Commission had made an initial decision that the mechanism it utilizes to transport data to the United States from the EU can not be used. For this reason, Facebook wanted to appeal this decision of the DCP before the Irish Justice, which chose to grant it a suspension until the legal dispute between the company and the regulator was resolved.

Google launches Android 11 on Android TV

September 23, 2020

This year's big focus on Android 11 isn't leaving the Android TV behind. On the visual side of things, Android 11 for Android TV is not expected to be any different from the current iterations of Android TV running on smart TVs and also media players and consoles including the Nvidia Shield line-up and the Xiaomi Mi Box 4K.

TikTok's lofty target of 25000 new USA jobs is hard to justify

September 23, 2020

This claim hit a wall with Oracle's statement that claimed that American firms will control the majority of the stake in TikTok Global and nothing will be given to ByteDance. "We are a hundred percent confident in our ability to deliver a highly secure environment to TikTok and ensure data privacy to TikTok's American users, and users throughout the world", Oracle CEO Safra Catz said in a statement .

FDA will make it harder for COVID-19 vaccines to get approved

September 22, 2020

Pakistan gave the go-ahead for the country's first Phase-III clinical trial in August for CanSino's candidate, Ad5-nCoV, led by the government-run National Institute of Health (NIH) and pharmaceutical company AJM - the local representative of CanSino.

Xbox Series X Preorders Could be Limited at GameStop Stores

September 22, 2020

Numbers that range between six to twelve Xbox Series X and two to four Series S systems have been corroborated by our sources, who asked to remain anonymous. Microsoft posted tongue-in-cheek tweets about Sony's debacle ahead of the Series S and X preorders. Fortunately, help is on the way next generation, as the controller for Xbox Series S and X actually now has a Share button.

How to personalize your iPhone screen like everyone's doing right now

September 22, 2020

From there, you can customize the Widget's font and colors to make it look nice. Tap Add Done . You can see my new icons in the screenshot, the last two on the home page, for Acrobat and AccuWeather. Or, you can select the Custom option and upload a photo to serve as your Widget, and that's how you get your aesthetic on point. Read on to find out how to upgrade your iOS home screen .

Nokia launches two new budget Android One phones under $200

September 22, 2020

The Nokia 2 .4 will be available in Dusk (purple), Charcoal and Fjord. Moreover, the Nokia 3.4 will go on sale starting early October, whereas the Nokia 2.4 will be available from the end of September. The 5MP selfie camera is in a teardrop notch. The Nokia 3.4 comes in 32GB and 64GB storage variants both of which support expansion via microSD card (up to 512GB) through a dedicated slot.

Apple's 5.4-Inch iPhone 12 Model Might be Called iPhone Mini

September 22, 2020

Expected to measure just 5.4-inches, the iPhone 12 mini stands to be smaller than 2019's smallest iPhone - the iPhone 11 Pro which measured 5.8 inches. As expected, the new iPhone is getting a lot of attention ahead of its launch. From what we've heard so far, all four new iPhones will have OLED displays, all will have Apple's new A14 chip, and all will support 5G.

Poco X3 India Launch Today

September 22, 2020

The smartphone will be available in two color variants - Shadow Gray and Cobalt Blue. The Poco X3 NFC is expected to be launched in India under the name Poco X3 with a slight change. As for the optics, the POCO X3 has a quad-camera system at the back consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX682 primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a couple of 2MP sensors for depth and macro shots.

Oppo Watch ECG Edition to Arrive on September 24

September 22, 2020

As a smartwatch that has been certified as a Class II medical device by the National Food and Drug Administration, it protects your heart health. Albeit, it is basic to have the primary elements of Oppo Watch to be present in the newer version, we can expect additions specifications as well.

Google Pixel 5 Retailer Listings Out Storage, Color Choices

September 22, 2020

Today they were found listed at multiple European retailers, with those listings giving us presumptive pricing, color options, storage size, and even a possible release date. Also, it appears that 128GB will be the base storage option and there won't be a 64GB variant this time around. Do take them with a pinch of salt though, as sometimes retailers like to jump the gun and put such pages up just to get some views from people who are anxiously awaiting a new device launch.

BMW's new M3 and M4 teased ahead of Wednesday reveal

September 22, 2020

The newcomers are pictured in their launch colours. In typial M3/M4 fashion, the frontal treatment of the sedan mimics that of the coupe, albeit with every so slightly more visual width for the latter. Typically, M-Cars wear vertical grille bars, the BMW M3 and BMW M4 are buck this trend with horizontal bars. Taking the form of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, this engine is sourced from the X3 M and X4 M and will produce 473 hp and 442 lb-ft (598 Nm) of torque in standard form.

Bethesda Acquired by Microsoft, Joins Xbox Games Studios

September 22, 2020

In 2018 and 2019, it acquired Double Fine Productions, Obsidian Entertainment, Playground Games, and several other smaller studios, almost doubling its roster of subsidiaries from eight to 15. If Bethesda will be publishing its own games after the acquisition, it could imply that the company will continue to create games for all platforms possible.

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Wins Emmy for Comedy Series, Completes Historic Sweep

September 22, 2020

And now Netflix's hit Schitt's Creek will start airing repeats on Comedy Central. It made history by sweeping all the major comedy categories, including the award for outstanding comedy series and acting awards for lead and supporting roles.

Treyarch developer responds to criticism around Black Ops Cold War SBMM

September 22, 2020

Recently, the technology director of Treyarch made a decision to respond to those complaints. Treyarch developer Martin Donlon responded to a fan who listed the most memorable Call of Duty titles and stated that neither of them had SBMM.

Great for Game Pass, troubling for exclusives — Microsoft’s Bethesda deal

September 22, 2020

There's one achievement out there that only one person in the entire world has popped, and that's Head of Bethesda , Todd Howard. The image also mentioned existing IPs, like Dishonored, DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, The Evil Within, Fallout , and Prey , while also showing the upcoming Starfield .

Facebook's Infinite Office is a virtual office space for the WFH crowd

September 22, 2020

The Oculus Quest 2 will come as either a 64GB or 256GB version with prices being £299 and £399 respectively. That's why the Oculus Quest 2 includes capabilities that connect with the Spark AR SDK that allow it to build upon and use collaboration filters for teams that will allow them to connect remotely.

OnePlus 8T 5G Is Coming Soon

September 22, 2020

A concrete date hasn't been given yet, although a launch is expected sometime in October 2020. OnePlus forayed into the truly wireless earbuds market in July with the launch of its first such product - OnePlus Buds. It is also rumoured to have 128GB and 256GB of onboard storage options. On the rear, it will have a quad-camera module with a primary 48MP camera. It is stated that the resolution of the macro lens will be 5 megapixels, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor will be added to the system.

Xiaomi Could Release The Cheapest 108MP Camera Phone

September 21, 2020

The source claims that the new product is codenamed, Apollo. The Pro model is said to come with a 108-megapixel sensor. They were accordingly given the codenames "Gauguin" and "Gauguin Pro" , respectively. Meanwhile, November may also bring a new Mi Note smartphone. Out of the four, only Mi 10 is being sold in India. That's why there has been plenty of news about those upcoming smartphones.

Six charged in alleged bribery scheme to gain edge in Amazon marketplace

September 21, 2020

In some cases, individuals worked with Amazon employees to reinstate suspended products that had been flagged as unsafe , according to the indictment . The indicted include Rohit Kadmisetty, Nishad Kunju, Kristen Leccese, Joseph Nilsen, Hadis Nuhanovic and Ephraim Rosenberg. All six defendants in the state of Washington face charges of wire fraud, bribery and unauthorized access to protected computer systems.

OnePlus 8T teaser videos appear, give us a hint of Ultra

September 21, 2020

The virtual launch event will kick off on October 14 at 10am ET (3pm GMT, 7:30pm IST) and you'll be able to tune in via the OnePlus 8T microsite or on YouTube. OnePlus look like they're flooding the market with new smartphones, don't they? The OnePlus' T-series phones usually bring a small upgrade to OnePlus' flagship phones launched in the first half of the year.

Logitech's new MX Anywhere 3 mouse has buttons to control Zoom calls

September 21, 2020

Today Logitech launched what the company describes as its most advanced compact wireless mouse called the MX Anywhere 3 alongside a variant for Mac users. You can side-scroll with the mouse by pressing one side button and moving the MagSpeed wheel at the same time. MX Anywhere 3 looks nearly the same as its predecessor the MX Anywhere 2s, but comes with silicone side grips.

Windows 10 darkish mode is lastly getting improved

September 21, 2020

This will load Microsoft's release candidate of the October 2020 Update on your machine, after a reboot and some additional downloads. Not only that, but some Windows 10 users have found themselves unable to download the latest Patch Tuesday release as well.

Next Epic free game confirmed, get Football Manager 2020 now

September 21, 2020

You can also bring your Steam save game across to Epic and continue your progress. Amidst all this madness we still have a comforting constant in Epic Games and their weekly giveaways. The final free game for this week is Stick It To The Man! , an adventure game where you play as a man who can read minds and affect the environment with "a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain" in a world made out of paper and stickers.

Microsoft is buying Bethesda, id, Arkane and more studios

September 21, 2020

Microsoft purchased Zenimax Media for $7.5 billion United States dollars, which gives Microsoft immediate ownership of Bethesda , partner studios such as id Software and MachineGames, and lucrative video game brands including Doom, Fallout, Prey, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein , and Dishonored , among others.

Crysis Remastered Is Out Now

September 21, 2020

Crysis Remastered is being developed and published by Crytek . In other words, the players were able to play this game completely in Turkish. Players who buy the game within the first three weeks from launch on the Epic Games Store will also receive a Crysis soundtrack and wallpaper .

Renders of new Nest Home speaker leak ahead of launch event

September 21, 2020

I'm not sure things will get any better if Android TV and Chromecast are combined, but here's one example Google can follow to achieve some degree of success. Yes, finally! The next Chromecast won't force you to pull out your smartphone to pause your show - there's a remote! New information regarding the device's functions has also come out.

How to Set Firefox as Your Default Browser on iPhone

September 21, 2020

Google's YouTube unit appears to be restricting picture-in-picture video viewing on Apple's iOS 14 to subscribers of its Premium subscription service, while promised 4K resolution in tvOS 14 is a no-show. I'm sure we'll see many of these roll out support for iOS 14's default email app setting in the coming weeks. Once you spot the dot you can then instantly see exactly which app has accessed these features on your phone via the Control Centre.

WhatsApp Multiple Device Feature Reportedly in Final Stage of Testing

September 21, 2020

We've already gotten a glimpse of parts of WhatsApp's multi-device support through screenshots shared by WABetaInfo . The screenshot below shows the feature in action in an unreleased (and unspecified) Android build, revealing that the app will come with a toggle to enable beta users to opt-in to the new feature.

Cashbacks do not violate Play Store rules, says Google

September 21, 2020

A Google spokesperson said on Sunday evening, "Offering cashbacks and vouchers alone do not constitute a violation of our Google Play gambling policies". At this time, it isn't clear if Paytm has enrolled for this program. A quick surf through the Google Play Store listings in India seem to tell their own tale of confusion.

'Fortnite' Opens Battle With Apple, Google In Court And Social Media 08/14/2020

September 21, 2020

Epic isn't the only company to push back against Apple and Google's fees for in-app purchases . Apple has released a statement blaming Epic for updating the game with the intent of violating the App Store guidelines. "Tim Sweeney and everybody at Epic, we stand with you, and thank you for standing up for something bigger than Fortnite here that helps us out". They, reportedly, have the same rules as Apple does, but aren't taking the same action.

Preorders for Oculus Quest 2 are available now

September 21, 2020

You can pre-order the new Quest from Oculus' official website and the global retail partners of the company, including Best Buy, Target, GameStop, and Walmart in the US; FNAC Darty and Currys PC World in the United Kingdom and European Union; and Amazon worldwide.

Apple Watch Series 6, SE and new iPads

September 21, 2020

It is noted that the new platform for device management is available only to Apple Watch owners, starting with the third series of the line. For $20 more than the new Apple Watch SE , this is definitely worth picking up. It also features a microphone and speaker for enabling calls. Both new watches have the same screen and resolution, and are also water-resistant . The Apple Watch Series 6 has the same Always-On display that was in the Series 5 , but it's brighter outside.

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