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MIT has made a Mini Cheetah robot that can do backflips
- March 08, 2019
The new mini cheetah is a scaled-down version of the Cheetah 3 that we previously saw prancing around the MIT campus . Weighing in at just 20 pounds - lighter than some Thanksgiving turkeys - the limber quadruped is no pushover: When kicked to the ground, the robot can quickly right itself with a swift, kung-fu-like swing of its elbows. (more...)
- March 08, 2019
The new mini cheetah is a scaled-down version of the Cheetah 3 that we previously saw prancing around the MIT campus . Weighing in at just 20 pounds - lighter than some Thanksgiving turkeys - the limber quadruped is no pushover: When kicked to the ground, the robot can quickly right itself with a swift, kung-fu-like swing of its elbows. (more...)
Driven Google Duplex Will Make Reservations For You
- March 08, 2019
After saying a "Hey Google" or "OK Google" command, you can make a follow-up request without having to say "Hey Google" / "OK Google" every single time. Over the next few weeks, Google plans to make the feature available on more, non-Pixel Android devices, as well as iOS devices. What Duplex lets you do is to make reservations without actually talking to the restaurant you've chosen. (more...)
- March 08, 2019
After saying a "Hey Google" or "OK Google" command, you can make a follow-up request without having to say "Hey Google" / "OK Google" every single time. Over the next few weeks, Google plans to make the feature available on more, non-Pixel Android devices, as well as iOS devices. What Duplex lets you do is to make reservations without actually talking to the restaurant you've chosen. (more...)
Apex Legends update patch notes nerf Wingman & Peacekeeper
- March 07, 2019
One way to counter that is to make large characters more powerful, either by allowing them to absorb more damage, or buffing their kit power. Hitbox sizes have also been reduced and optimised for Caustic Pathfinder and Gibraltar to better size them to character gear and model. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
One way to counter that is to make large characters more powerful, either by allowing them to absorb more damage, or buffing their kit power. Hitbox sizes have also been reduced and optimised for Caustic Pathfinder and Gibraltar to better size them to character gear and model. (more...)
Patch immediately: Chrome zero-day flaw is being attacked now
- March 07, 2019
For those who don't know, FileReader is a system present in nearly all the modern browsers and lets web apps read the contents of files stored on the user's computer. The company's original changelog was intentionally missing any information about the vulnerability as the company was waiting for the users to apply the update. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
For those who don't know, FileReader is a system present in nearly all the modern browsers and lets web apps read the contents of files stored on the user's computer. The company's original changelog was intentionally missing any information about the vulnerability as the company was waiting for the users to apply the update. (more...)
Oppo's F11 Pro features 48-megapixel and pop-up selfie cameras
- March 07, 2019
Oppo F11 Pro price in India starts at ₹24,990 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. As for the pricing the OPPO F11 Pro is priced at Rs 24 ,990 for the ( 6GB + 64GB ) variant and is available as Amazon Exclusive. The new colour pattern of the phone gives it a refreshing feel and that adds to the premium look and feel of the phone as well. We've been charting the war on bezels that smartphone manufacturers have been waging in pursuit of a design with an all-screen front for ... (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Oppo F11 Pro price in India starts at ₹24,990 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. As for the pricing the OPPO F11 Pro is priced at Rs 24 ,990 for the ( 6GB + 64GB ) variant and is available as Amazon Exclusive. The new colour pattern of the phone gives it a refreshing feel and that adds to the premium look and feel of the phone as well. We've been charting the war on bezels that smartphone manufacturers have been waging in pursuit of a design with an all-screen front for ... (more...)
Red Dead Online Gets New Free Roam Events And More
- March 07, 2019
Players can acquire the new RDR2 weapon of the Evans Repeater at either the Rawson, Wheeler & Co catalog or at any Gunsmith in the world of Red Dead Online . It's also a great way to quickly complete weapon, kill or combat-related Daily Challenges without attacking players in an open session. Fight for control over a target for the longest amount of time. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Players can acquire the new RDR2 weapon of the Evans Repeater at either the Rawson, Wheeler & Co catalog or at any Gunsmith in the world of Red Dead Online . It's also a great way to quickly complete weapon, kill or combat-related Daily Challenges without attacking players in an open session. Fight for control over a target for the longest amount of time. (more...)
Bentley revisits the 1930s with the 2019 Continental GT Number 9 edition
- March 07, 2019
He was a Bentley customer, investor and a racing driver. No.9 was the supercharged Bentley "Blower" Sir Tim raced at the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hours. What Bentley claims to be the iconic Bentley racer of the pre-war era had a supercharger that upped power from 110 brake horsepower to 175. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
He was a Bentley customer, investor and a racing driver. No.9 was the supercharged Bentley "Blower" Sir Tim raced at the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hours. What Bentley claims to be the iconic Bentley racer of the pre-war era had a supercharger that upped power from 110 brake horsepower to 175. (more...)
PlayStation 4 Remote Play Arrives On iOS Devices With Firmware Update 6.50
- March 07, 2019
Sadly, Sony hasn't made a DualShock controller for iPhones, so you're stuck with third-party products for now (unless, again, you go the unofficial route). Here are the full PlayStation 4 firmware 6.50 patch notes. You can now choose 720p when you broadcast Niconico Live. This service is available only in certain countries and regions. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Sadly, Sony hasn't made a DualShock controller for iPhones, so you're stuck with third-party products for now (unless, again, you go the unofficial route). Here are the full PlayStation 4 firmware 6.50 patch notes. You can now choose 720p when you broadcast Niconico Live. This service is available only in certain countries and regions. (more...)
Nintendo Labo VR Kit Arrives April 12, 2019
- March 07, 2019
The first includes a Toy-Con Elephant and Toy-Con Camera, while the second has a Toy-Con Wind Pedal and Toy-Con Bird. There will be four different packs in total, the VR Starter Set will include VR Goggles and a Blaster, there will also be two Expansion Sets (1 and 2). (more...)
- March 07, 2019
The first includes a Toy-Con Elephant and Toy-Con Camera, while the second has a Toy-Con Wind Pedal and Toy-Con Bird. There will be four different packs in total, the VR Starter Set will include VR Goggles and a Blaster, there will also be two Expansion Sets (1 and 2). (more...)
The best Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus deals: the pre-order details
- March 07, 2019
Samsung Electronics Company Limited yesterday said it will release a pricey folding smartphone in April, with specially adapted applications from Facebook and Alphabet designed for the new device. But the prices have jumped too, as the S10 now starts at $900. If you live in Europe, and are wondering which carriers will sell the handset first (and support 5G), well, Samsung has officially announced a short list of the very first carriers to get the Galaxy S10 5G. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Samsung Electronics Company Limited yesterday said it will release a pricey folding smartphone in April, with specially adapted applications from Facebook and Alphabet designed for the new device. But the prices have jumped too, as the S10 now starts at $900. If you live in Europe, and are wondering which carriers will sell the handset first (and support 5G), well, Samsung has officially announced a short list of the very first carriers to get the Galaxy S10 5G. (more...)
Huawei P30 Pro hands-on images leaked, hint at 10x optical zoom lens
- March 07, 2019
Now, another report nails the fact that the upcoming Huawei P30 series will come with primary camera setup featuring optical zoom lenses for enhanced imaging capabilities. Wong only says that the photo was taken on-device, handheld, with no additional help. As the lighter series of Huawei devices are less costly, so somehow specifications will vary but the physical appearance will be the same. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Now, another report nails the fact that the upcoming Huawei P30 series will come with primary camera setup featuring optical zoom lenses for enhanced imaging capabilities. Wong only says that the photo was taken on-device, handheld, with no additional help. As the lighter series of Huawei devices are less costly, so somehow specifications will vary but the physical appearance will be the same. (more...)
Corning To Design Foldable Glass Displays For Foldable Phones In The Future
- March 07, 2019
Corning - the company that develops Gorilla Glass , which has been used in almost every major smartphone you've seen in the past decade - is already hard at work at rectifying that problem (via Wired ). When the Galaxy Fold and Mate X start filtering out to consumers, they'll likely have a very visceral reaction to the feel of the screens on the Galaxy Fold and Mate X. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Corning - the company that develops Gorilla Glass , which has been used in almost every major smartphone you've seen in the past decade - is already hard at work at rectifying that problem (via Wired ). When the Galaxy Fold and Mate X start filtering out to consumers, they'll likely have a very visceral reaction to the feel of the screens on the Galaxy Fold and Mate X. (more...)
Discless Xbox "Maverick" could arrive as soon as May
- March 07, 2019
The Windows Central insider sources say that disc-less " Xbox One S All-Digital Edition" consoles will be up for pre-order in mid April with general availability set for May. When plans first leaked past year, it was reported that a disc-less Xbox could sell for up to $100 less than the standard console. The most popular games in recent years have all been free to play, and with the advent of titles like Apex Legends and Fortnite , this would make flawless sense for players on a budget ... (more...)
- March 07, 2019
The Windows Central insider sources say that disc-less " Xbox One S All-Digital Edition" consoles will be up for pre-order in mid April with general availability set for May. When plans first leaked past year, it was reported that a disc-less Xbox could sell for up to $100 less than the standard console. The most popular games in recent years have all been free to play, and with the advent of titles like Apex Legends and Fortnite , this would make flawless sense for players on a budget ... (more...)
IPhones With Third-Party Batteries Are Now Eligible for Repairs
- March 07, 2019
Now, three "reliable sources", according to MacRumors , confirm that there has been an internal policy change. If Apple is getting enough third-party repaired phones for a policy change, they clearly don't have the reach or capacity to maintain all the iPhones that they've sold. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
Now, three "reliable sources", according to MacRumors , confirm that there has been an internal policy change. If Apple is getting enough third-party repaired phones for a policy change, they clearly don't have the reach or capacity to maintain all the iPhones that they've sold. (more...)
Saudi app used to track women 'not against' Google rules
- March 07, 2019
According to Business Insider , Google communicated the decision to the office of Representative Jackie Speier, a California Democrat who, with other members of Congress, demanded the removal of the app. Absher is presently available on Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store . "The ingenuity of American technology companies should not be perverted to violate the human rights of Saudi women ", they wrote. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
According to Business Insider , Google communicated the decision to the office of Representative Jackie Speier, a California Democrat who, with other members of Congress, demanded the removal of the app. Absher is presently available on Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store . "The ingenuity of American technology companies should not be perverted to violate the human rights of Saudi women ", they wrote. (more...)
Nokia 9 PureView lands in the UK March 21st
- March 07, 2019
For starters, you can get the Nokia 9 PureView for as low as $549.99 at Best Buy, with the only requirement being that you need to activate the device on a new line of service with AT&T being your carrier of choice. The information about the Nokia 9 PureView first firmware update was shared by Juho Sarvikas , Chief Product Officer, HMD Global. Nokia 9 PureView also looks stylish, even though it only comes in one single color version. (more...)
- March 07, 2019
For starters, you can get the Nokia 9 PureView for as low as $549.99 at Best Buy, with the only requirement being that you need to activate the device on a new line of service with AT&T being your carrier of choice. The information about the Nokia 9 PureView first firmware update was shared by Juho Sarvikas , Chief Product Officer, HMD Global. Nokia 9 PureView also looks stylish, even though it only comes in one single color version. (more...)
Samsung reportedly has two more foldable phones coming after the Galaxy Fold
- March 06, 2019
The device showed to Apple had a 7.2-inch foldable display, which is slightly smaller than Samsung's Galaxy Fold . The newly announced Galaxy Fold does fold inward like a clamshell as well but it does so horizontally like a laptop. And while having Jony Ive and his design minions playing with Samsung's foldable screens is not a confirmation that Apple will release a foldable phone , it certainly could be one of the steps to make it a reality. (more...)
- March 06, 2019
The device showed to Apple had a 7.2-inch foldable display, which is slightly smaller than Samsung's Galaxy Fold . The newly announced Galaxy Fold does fold inward like a clamshell as well but it does so horizontally like a laptop. And while having Jony Ive and his design minions playing with Samsung's foldable screens is not a confirmation that Apple will release a foldable phone , it certainly could be one of the steps to make it a reality. (more...)
Why Are People Throwing Cheese on their Babies?!
- March 06, 2019
The trend started to take off a week ago, but it is unclear who posted the first video which inspired the challenge . The video was captioned " just cheesed my little brother ", but it has since been deleted. If not, allow us to introduce you to the strangest corner of the internet. "I'm sorry hi, hello that is the sweetest baby", one said. But some people failed to see the humour in the situation, slamming the parents for "abusing" their children. (more...)
- March 06, 2019
The trend started to take off a week ago, but it is unclear who posted the first video which inspired the challenge . The video was captioned " just cheesed my little brother ", but it has since been deleted. If not, allow us to introduce you to the strangest corner of the internet. "I'm sorry hi, hello that is the sweetest baby", one said. But some people failed to see the humour in the situation, slamming the parents for "abusing" their children. (more...)
Is Microsoft Edge Becoming Just a Clone of Google Chrome?
- March 05, 2019
Last week, we revealed that Microsoft is already testing a new version of Edge based on Chromium among its employees. Perhaps the biggest change is the settings page, which adopts a similar look-and-feel to the Windows 10 settings app-section headings down the left, the actual settings on the right. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Last week, we revealed that Microsoft is already testing a new version of Edge based on Chromium among its employees. Perhaps the biggest change is the settings page, which adopts a similar look-and-feel to the Windows 10 settings app-section headings down the left, the actual settings on the right. (more...)
Sony Reportedly Refunding Some PS4 Anthem Players; Game Is Crashing Console
- March 05, 2019
Interestingly enough, though, users are reporting that it's extremely easy to get full Anthem refunds on PS4 right now. Unsurprisingly, many PS4 owners are concerned that a hard crash that forces their console to shutdown could cause lasting damage. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Interestingly enough, though, users are reporting that it's extremely easy to get full Anthem refunds on PS4 right now. Unsurprisingly, many PS4 owners are concerned that a hard crash that forces their console to shutdown could cause lasting damage. (more...)
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