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Vivo NEX 3 official sketch shows no pop-up camera, extreme curves
- August 17, 2019
From the forums of Weibo , the display's edge is extremely curved and judging the bottom chin, it looks really thin and no signs of any cutouts and notches as expected. A 3.5mm audio jack, a speaker and a microphone seems to be fitted on the upper edge of the phone, as per the sketch. On top of that, sources are reporting that the company has also got rid of the "window effect" on the display too and that's awesome. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
From the forums of Weibo , the display's edge is extremely curved and judging the bottom chin, it looks really thin and no signs of any cutouts and notches as expected. A 3.5mm audio jack, a speaker and a microphone seems to be fitted on the upper edge of the phone, as per the sketch. On top of that, sources are reporting that the company has also got rid of the "window effect" on the display too and that's awesome. (more...)
Microsoft isn’t working on a streaming-only Xbox right now
- August 17, 2019
People love 60 frames-per-second games, so getting games to run at 4K 60 [FPS] I think will be a real design goal for us. How fast do [games] load? "That's our target", Spencer said. "The experience [streaming on a phone] is not the same as running the games on an Xbox One X . We are looking at the phone in your pocket as the destination for you to stream, and the console that we have allows you to play the games locally". (more...)
- August 17, 2019
People love 60 frames-per-second games, so getting games to run at 4K 60 [FPS] I think will be a real design goal for us. How fast do [games] load? "That's our target", Spencer said. "The experience [streaming on a phone] is not the same as running the games on an Xbox One X . We are looking at the phone in your pocket as the destination for you to stream, and the console that we have allows you to play the games locally". (more...)
Where to find Fortnite Season 10 'Shootout at Sundown' Hidden Battle Star
- August 17, 2019
Get the full details below. Find them both and the mission itself will be completed, then players can move on to the rest of this week's normal and prestige missions . If you're struggling to see the clue, you'll need to take a look at the dimly lit bottom-left hand corner of the Battle Bus to find where you need to go to find the Battle Star . (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Get the full details below. Find them both and the mission itself will be completed, then players can move on to the rest of this week's normal and prestige missions . If you're struggling to see the clue, you'll need to take a look at the dimly lit bottom-left hand corner of the Battle Bus to find where you need to go to find the Battle Star . (more...)
5G Moto Mod updated with support for Z2 Force and reverse charging
- August 17, 2019
The updated Moto Mod can also now power the phone . The Lenovo-owned company announced the 5G Moto Mod for the Moto Z2 Force . But American phone maker Motorola recently launched an accessory for its two year-old modular smartphone that might make it relevant in 2019. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
The updated Moto Mod can also now power the phone . The Lenovo-owned company announced the 5G Moto Mod for the Moto Z2 Force . But American phone maker Motorola recently launched an accessory for its two year-old modular smartphone that might make it relevant in 2019. (more...)
Motorola One Action wants to be the GoPro of phones
- August 17, 2019
The Motorola One Action price is set at Euro 259 (roughly Rs. 20,400). The Motorola One Action is available for purchase as of right now in Brazil, Mexico, and "various European countries" with a starting price of €259. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC, paired with Mali G72 MP3 GPU and 4GB of RAM . It's got a 12-MP primary sensor, a 5-MP depth camera (for helping out with bokeh and depth of field effects), and what Motorola is calling a 16-MP "Action ... (more...)
- August 17, 2019
The Motorola One Action price is set at Euro 259 (roughly Rs. 20,400). The Motorola One Action is available for purchase as of right now in Brazil, Mexico, and "various European countries" with a starting price of €259. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC, paired with Mali G72 MP3 GPU and 4GB of RAM . It's got a 12-MP primary sensor, a 5-MP depth camera (for helping out with bokeh and depth of field effects), and what Motorola is calling a 16-MP "Action ... (more...)
Google research says thousands are using passwords that have been hacked
- August 17, 2019
Currently, users wishing to use this feature will need to install the extension themselves and opt-in, and the functionality is limited to platforms that support extensions at all (Chrome for Android doesn't, for instance). "Of these new passwords, 94% were at least as strong as the original". In addition, entertainment sites had the highest percentage of breached passwords at 6.3%, while pornography sites followed closely behind at 3.6%. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Currently, users wishing to use this feature will need to install the extension themselves and opt-in, and the functionality is limited to platforms that support extensions at all (Chrome for Android doesn't, for instance). "Of these new passwords, 94% were at least as strong as the original". In addition, entertainment sites had the highest percentage of breached passwords at 6.3%, while pornography sites followed closely behind at 3.6%. (more...)
Great Piece of Kit! Huawei to Launch Google Maps Rival by October
- August 17, 2019
Map Kit would seem to be another backup tool in its assortment of multiple Plan B options should the company have to finally, officially, figure out a permanent post-Google future. eventually. Chinese telecoms multinational Huawei has unveiled plans to launch a mapping service in October to rival Google Maps and reduce dependency on U.S. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Map Kit would seem to be another backup tool in its assortment of multiple Plan B options should the company have to finally, officially, figure out a permanent post-Google future. eventually. Chinese telecoms multinational Huawei has unveiled plans to launch a mapping service in October to rival Google Maps and reduce dependency on U.S. (more...)
Nokia 8, 6, 5 & 3 to get security updates until next year
- August 17, 2019
They haven't broken the promise till date. HMD has announced that it will be extending support for some of its smartphones for an extra year, this will include the Nokia 8 , Nokia 6 , Nokia 5 and Nokia 4. It's important to distinguish that we're talking about security updates, not major OS updates. As you can see, Nokia 3 is the first and last to receive the update. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
They haven't broken the promise till date. HMD has announced that it will be extending support for some of its smartphones for an extra year, this will include the Nokia 8 , Nokia 6 , Nokia 5 and Nokia 4. It's important to distinguish that we're talking about security updates, not major OS updates. As you can see, Nokia 3 is the first and last to receive the update. (more...)
Epic Games apologises and issues refunds for Fortnite’s seemingly reskinned dog pet
- August 17, 2019
For example - everyone having a shot at that first elimination or Victory Royale moment and the satisfying feeling that comes with it. "Another part of the mission is to provide spectacle and entertainment when playing Fortnite ", Epic added. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
For example - everyone having a shot at that first elimination or Victory Royale moment and the satisfying feeling that comes with it. "Another part of the mission is to provide spectacle and entertainment when playing Fortnite ", Epic added. (more...)
McLaren's next Ultimate Series member is a speedster
- August 17, 2019
McLaren has previewed its latest member to join its "Ultimate" series, a wild open-cockpit hypercar that's claimed will offer buyers "its purest driving experience yet". First, like all other McLarens, this too will be made extensively in carbon fiber. McLaren hasn't spilt the beans on the full specification for its latest Ultimate hypercar but claim it will be its lightest vehicle yet - meaning it will weigh less than the track-bread Senna's 1309kg claimed kerbweight. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
McLaren has previewed its latest member to join its "Ultimate" series, a wild open-cockpit hypercar that's claimed will offer buyers "its purest driving experience yet". First, like all other McLarens, this too will be made extensively in carbon fiber. McLaren hasn't spilt the beans on the full specification for its latest Ultimate hypercar but claim it will be its lightest vehicle yet - meaning it will weigh less than the track-bread Senna's 1309kg claimed kerbweight. (more...)
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 update has caused a lag in device
- August 17, 2019
The firmware update in question has for some reason set the CPU flag BD PROCHOT on these Surface models. If you've kept Windows 10 Home up-to-date since April, you'll see a "Pause updates for 7 days" option right underneath the Download button in Windows Update. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
The firmware update in question has for some reason set the CPU flag BD PROCHOT on these Surface models. If you've kept Windows 10 Home up-to-date since April, you'll see a "Pause updates for 7 days" option right underneath the Download button in Windows Update. (more...)
Kashmir dispute: Pakistan downgrades ties with India
- August 17, 2019
As the crackdown in Kashmir intensifies, some 300 people were arrested by the Indian police, while some Kashmiri prisoners have been airlifted to India's Uttar Pradesh province, Indian broadcaster NDTV reported. In response to India's action, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told parliament that it will expel the Indian ambassador, and the Foreign Ministry later confirmed that India had been informed to withdraw the envoy. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
As the crackdown in Kashmir intensifies, some 300 people were arrested by the Indian police, while some Kashmiri prisoners have been airlifted to India's Uttar Pradesh province, Indian broadcaster NDTV reported. In response to India's action, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told parliament that it will expel the Indian ambassador, and the Foreign Ministry later confirmed that India had been informed to withdraw the envoy. (more...)
A teenage girl goes viral after supposedly tweeting from her fridge
- August 17, 2019
A second tweet was later posted but this time, it appeared to be from her mother, who had caught her daughter tweeting. Dorothy was left without a phone and she desperately needed to keep in touch with the digital world (aka Twitter). In response to the Guardian asking how long she'd be grounded for, Dorothy said: "I may be late to reply , as it is hard to find something to use Twitter". (more...)
- August 17, 2019
A second tweet was later posted but this time, it appeared to be from her mother, who had caught her daughter tweeting. Dorothy was left without a phone and she desperately needed to keep in touch with the digital world (aka Twitter). In response to the Guardian asking how long she'd be grounded for, Dorothy said: "I may be late to reply , as it is hard to find something to use Twitter". (more...)
Need For Speed: Heat Announced
- August 17, 2019
Need for Speed Heat is being billed as the "ultimate street racer versus cop fantasy" and will heavily feature vehicle customisation, authentic urban auto culture, and an "immersive narrative". When is the Need for Speed reveal taking place? According to a post on Reddit, Need for Speed Heat will be developed by Ghost Games . The game's being made by Ghost Games , who have been the primary developer on the franchise since 2013's Need for Speed: Rivals. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Need for Speed Heat is being billed as the "ultimate street racer versus cop fantasy" and will heavily feature vehicle customisation, authentic urban auto culture, and an "immersive narrative". When is the Need for Speed reveal taking place? According to a post on Reddit, Need for Speed Heat will be developed by Ghost Games . The game's being made by Ghost Games , who have been the primary developer on the franchise since 2013's Need for Speed: Rivals. (more...)
United States airports facing slowdowns due to computer glitch at customs
- August 17, 2019
Travellers at airports around the country, including New York's JFK and Washington-Dulles, reported widespread delays in global arrivals halls. A U.S. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority told Fox News that the agency "about 3:30 p.m. EDT that Customs and Border Protection was experiencing a nationwide computer issue affecting their ability to process arriving worldwide passengers, including at Dulles global Airport. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Travellers at airports around the country, including New York's JFK and Washington-Dulles, reported widespread delays in global arrivals halls. A U.S. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority told Fox News that the agency "about 3:30 p.m. EDT that Customs and Border Protection was experiencing a nationwide computer issue affecting their ability to process arriving worldwide passengers, including at Dulles global Airport. (more...)
Oppo to Unveil New Smartphone With 20x Zoom
- August 16, 2019
The teaser image confirms the highlight specification of the Reno 2 series that would feature a quad-camera setup with 20x Zoom . The Oppo Reno 2 is rumored to come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, though the report from 91Mobiles states that the fourth camera will be a 2MP monochrome shooter, which contradicts the previous source. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
The teaser image confirms the highlight specification of the Reno 2 series that would feature a quad-camera setup with 20x Zoom . The Oppo Reno 2 is rumored to come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, though the report from 91Mobiles states that the fourth camera will be a 2MP monochrome shooter, which contradicts the previous source. (more...)
Microsoft Patches Critical Windows 10 Bug
- August 16, 2019
Microsoft suggested that all Windows 10 users must update their operating systems now to prevent the exploitation of the security hole that could lead attackers to spread malware to their devices without any user permission required. For now, you can revert to an older version of Windows from Settings Updates & Security Recovery. It is not a new issue and the same problem was reported in the previous version of Windows. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Microsoft suggested that all Windows 10 users must update their operating systems now to prevent the exploitation of the security hole that could lead attackers to spread malware to their devices without any user permission required. For now, you can revert to an older version of Windows from Settings Updates & Security Recovery. It is not a new issue and the same problem was reported in the previous version of Windows. (more...)
Driver caught playing Pokemon Go on 8 phones along Washington hwy
- August 16, 2019
Kyle Smith did not issue a ticket because he did not observe the auto moving while the driver was using the phones. The driver cut a piece of foam to hold eight mobile phones in place - all of them were playing the game Pokemon Go . Others took the opportunity to highlight that this was far from the worst case of Pokemon Go passion. According to Johnson, the driver was not dinged with any violations as the cop did not see him driving. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Kyle Smith did not issue a ticket because he did not observe the auto moving while the driver was using the phones. The driver cut a piece of foam to hold eight mobile phones in place - all of them were playing the game Pokemon Go . Others took the opportunity to highlight that this was far from the worst case of Pokemon Go passion. According to Johnson, the driver was not dinged with any violations as the cop did not see him driving. (more...)
Huawei to develop Harmony ecosystem to help industry break U.S. domination
- August 16, 2019
But while this represents a significant step in reducing the Chinese firm's reliance on American tech systems, there are no immediate plans to replace Google's Android , at least not in the next three years. At the same time, the HarmonyOS will enable developers to win over more users with less investment, and rapidly innovate services across all scenarios. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
But while this represents a significant step in reducing the Chinese firm's reliance on American tech systems, there are no immediate plans to replace Google's Android , at least not in the next three years. At the same time, the HarmonyOS will enable developers to win over more users with less investment, and rapidly innovate services across all scenarios. (more...)
No Man's Sky patch 2.04 will fix some of Beyond update issues
- August 16, 2019
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games has acknowledged some players are having trouble with the Beyond update . Maximum player count on consoles has increased from 4 to 8 and on PC from 4 to 32. You can also harvest tamed creatures for milk, eggs, and other cooking ingredients. The update has only been live for a couple hours, which isn't enough time to get fully immersed in the new Beyond update . (more...)
- August 16, 2019
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games has acknowledged some players are having trouble with the Beyond update . Maximum player count on consoles has increased from 4 to 8 and on PC from 4 to 32. You can also harvest tamed creatures for milk, eggs, and other cooking ingredients. The update has only been live for a couple hours, which isn't enough time to get fully immersed in the new Beyond update . (more...)
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