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Overwatch Event for Nintendo's New York City Store Gets Cancelled
- October 19, 2019
Overwatch: Legendary Edition will give you the base game and all of the updates that the game has received since its original launch in May 2016, and you'll even get 3 months of a Switch Online subscription to go with it, which is something you'll need to get involved in the 6v6 competitive shooter anyway. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Overwatch: Legendary Edition will give you the base game and all of the updates that the game has received since its original launch in May 2016, and you'll even get 3 months of a Switch Online subscription to go with it, which is something you'll need to get involved in the 6v6 competitive shooter anyway. (more...)
Modern Warfare lootboxes won't ever happen, Activision promises
- October 18, 2019
Activision is changing the way it does Call of Duty DLC with Modern Warfare . Pretty much every other major game ( Fortnite , Dauntless, Apex Legends , Rocket League, Magic: Arena , the list goes on) is doing the "battle/season pass" setup, as it's a fairly lucrative way to get people to pay out and keep them in the ecosystem as long as possible. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Activision is changing the way it does Call of Duty DLC with Modern Warfare . Pretty much every other major game ( Fortnite , Dauntless, Apex Legends , Rocket League, Magic: Arena , the list goes on) is doing the "battle/season pass" setup, as it's a fairly lucrative way to get people to pay out and keep them in the ecosystem as long as possible. (more...)
OnePlus 8 Pro renders leak showing punch hole display, 3D ToF camera
- October 18, 2019
That would be the OnePlus 8 family. For starters, while a screen dominates the front of the phone according to the renders OnePlus may be looking to ditch the pop-up selfie camera found on this year's 7 Pro and 7T Pro and go with a corner cutout similar to Samsung's Galaxy S10 line. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
That would be the OnePlus 8 family. For starters, while a screen dominates the front of the phone according to the renders OnePlus may be looking to ditch the pop-up selfie camera found on this year's 7 Pro and 7T Pro and go with a corner cutout similar to Samsung's Galaxy S10 line. (more...)
Google Pixel 4 boasts of more powerful camera, motion sensor, new apps
- October 18, 2019
With 6GB RAM, a 90hz display, and Pixel Neural Core, Pixel 4 is faster and more powerful. Pixel 4 is the first handset where Face Unlock will be available. It can quickly open apps, search your phone, share what's on your screen , and more . Then, you can share a picture by saying "send it to Mom". The Google Pixel 4 has a radar sensor, dubbed Project Soli during development, and now called Motion Sense. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
With 6GB RAM, a 90hz display, and Pixel Neural Core, Pixel 4 is faster and more powerful. Pixel 4 is the first handset where Face Unlock will be available. It can quickly open apps, search your phone, share what's on your screen , and more . Then, you can share a picture by saying "send it to Mom". The Google Pixel 4 has a radar sensor, dubbed Project Soli during development, and now called Motion Sense. (more...)
The Google Pixel 4's face unlock isn't as secure as you'd hope
- October 18, 2019
I like face unlock, and I've used it on my last few phones - but those phones as well as the review device in my pocket today (which isn't a Pixel phone) don't unlock without checking that the user's eyes are open. The 2D images you get from the camera are very easy to spoof, so it's not considered a secure unlock method. Still, even with this worrying function, Google seems steadfastly confident in the security of its face unlock feature. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
I like face unlock, and I've used it on my last few phones - but those phones as well as the review device in my pocket today (which isn't a Pixel phone) don't unlock without checking that the user's eyes are open. The 2D images you get from the camera are very easy to spoof, so it's not considered a secure unlock method. Still, even with this worrying function, Google seems steadfastly confident in the security of its face unlock feature. (more...)
League of Legends anniversary gifts are staying for one month
- October 18, 2019
Smite offers players a third-person perspective on console, while the likes of Mobile Legends has a similar isometric view to the likes of DOTA and LoL . Per the announcement, the actual teams featured in the manager-style game will receive a percentage of revenues as part of a revenue-sharing plan. The game has also proven incredibly popular in esports. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Smite offers players a third-person perspective on console, while the likes of Mobile Legends has a similar isometric view to the likes of DOTA and LoL . Per the announcement, the actual teams featured in the manager-style game will receive a percentage of revenues as part of a revenue-sharing plan. The game has also proven incredibly popular in esports. (more...)
Motorola sends out invites for new Razr phone unveiling
- October 18, 2019
Motorola said the evening event in downtown Los Angeles will feature the "highly anticipated unveiling of a reinvented icon". The invite, which you will find attached below, shows a smartphone with a hinge (most likely the Motorola RAZR foldable) being unwrapped and coming to life from a huge and clunky shell. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Motorola said the evening event in downtown Los Angeles will feature the "highly anticipated unveiling of a reinvented icon". The invite, which you will find attached below, shows a smartphone with a hinge (most likely the Motorola RAZR foldable) being unwrapped and coming to life from a huge and clunky shell. (more...)
Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India: Price, specs and availability confirmed
- October 18, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro is likely to pack with 4,500 mAh battery which might be equipped with 18 W fast charging capabilities. How to watch the livestream Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro will be announced at an event in New Delhi today. There is also a 960 frames per second slow-motion video recording option, making it the first device in the segment to offer this feature. Stable MIUI 11 will be rolled out in a phased manner starting with Redmi K20 , POCO F1 , Redmi Note 7 , Redmi 7, and ... (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro is likely to pack with 4,500 mAh battery which might be equipped with 18 W fast charging capabilities. How to watch the livestream Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro will be announced at an event in New Delhi today. There is also a 960 frames per second slow-motion video recording option, making it the first device in the segment to offer this feature. Stable MIUI 11 will be rolled out in a phased manner starting with Redmi K20 , POCO F1 , Redmi Note 7 , Redmi 7, and ... (more...)
California to launch nation's first statewide quake warning system
- October 18, 2019
Ground motion sensors all over the state will be used to detect earthquakes before people can feel them, and then a notification will go out so Californians can be prepared, according to the news release from the state's Office of Emergency Services. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Ground motion sensors all over the state will be used to detect earthquakes before people can feel them, and then a notification will go out so Californians can be prepared, according to the news release from the state's Office of Emergency Services. (more...)
Samsung: Galaxy S10 Could Be Unlocked With Anyone's Fingerprint
- October 18, 2019
This implies that the Galaxy S10 is not safe and all you need to unlock the phone is a cheap $30 screen protector. In February, Marques Brownlee posted a video demonstrating how the phone struggled to identify a previously registered fingerprint after applying a thick glass screen protector. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
This implies that the Galaxy S10 is not safe and all you need to unlock the phone is a cheap $30 screen protector. In February, Marques Brownlee posted a video demonstrating how the phone struggled to identify a previously registered fingerprint after applying a thick glass screen protector. (more...)
Mini NVIDIA SHIELD Stick Just Leaked, These Are The Details
- October 18, 2019
The Shield TV Pro will also support AI-enhanced upscaling from HD to 4K as well as Dolby Vision HDR which provides instructions for the TV to display every scene as accurately as possible rather than just the entire show. Despite its tiny dimensions , it still manages to incorporate an HDMI port , GbE port , a microSD reader, and a proprietary power port . For example, the Shield TV Pro has a Plex Media Server built right into it. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
The Shield TV Pro will also support AI-enhanced upscaling from HD to 4K as well as Dolby Vision HDR which provides instructions for the TV to display every scene as accurately as possible rather than just the entire show. Despite its tiny dimensions , it still manages to incorporate an HDMI port , GbE port , a microSD reader, and a proprietary power port . For example, the Shield TV Pro has a Plex Media Server built right into it. (more...)
Google Nest Mini boasts twice the bass and a wall-mount option
- October 18, 2019
Google first announced Google WiFi with the first-generation Pixel. So, basically, the Google Nest Wifi is an attractive mesh router that doubles as a speaker, and that is enough to make it worth paying attention to. For folks in the United Kingdom and Australia, the Google Nest Wifi will be available a bit later, but we'll be sure to update this hands-on review when we get that information. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Google first announced Google WiFi with the first-generation Pixel. So, basically, the Google Nest Wifi is an attractive mesh router that doubles as a speaker, and that is enough to make it worth paying attention to. For folks in the United Kingdom and Australia, the Google Nest Wifi will be available a bit later, but we'll be sure to update this hands-on review when we get that information. (more...)
Galaxy S10 Fingerprint Sensor Reportedly Thwarted By Cheap Screen Protector
- October 18, 2019
The issue came to light when a British user named Lisa complained that her S10 unlocked from her left hand, even though she never registered the fingerprints of her left hand. Due to higher production costs, lower yield, and fragility compared to transparent PI, Samsung may decide to stick with transparent PI at least one more time for its next foldable phone. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
The issue came to light when a British user named Lisa complained that her S10 unlocked from her left hand, even though she never registered the fingerprints of her left hand. Due to higher production costs, lower yield, and fragility compared to transparent PI, Samsung may decide to stick with transparent PI at least one more time for its next foldable phone. (more...)
Made by Google 2019: Google launches truly wireless Pixel Buds
- October 18, 2019
The buds will last 5 hours on a single charge and provide up to 24 hours of usage with the case. They'll cost $179 (the same price as AirPods ). Sadly, the Pixel Buds - along with Google's other recently announced products - won't officially be making its way to our shores. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
The buds will last 5 hours on a single charge and provide up to 24 hours of usage with the case. They'll cost $179 (the same price as AirPods ). Sadly, the Pixel Buds - along with Google's other recently announced products - won't officially be making its way to our shores. (more...)
Worker pay increases, factory closings move forward under tentative GM contract
- October 18, 2019
One of those pillars is the fact the Detroit-Hamtramck production plant will remain open and receive a new product allocation. "I think our national negotiators and all of us did everything we could", he said. "Don't move. Don't sell your house", he said at the time. "But it's not home". GM also is moving ahead with plans to invest $9 billion in its USA plants over the life of the next UAW deal, sources said. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
One of those pillars is the fact the Detroit-Hamtramck production plant will remain open and receive a new product allocation. "I think our national negotiators and all of us did everything we could", he said. "Don't move. Don't sell your house", he said at the time. "But it's not home". GM also is moving ahead with plans to invest $9 billion in its USA plants over the life of the next UAW deal, sources said. (more...)
Google Stadia to Launch November 19 for Founder's Edition
- October 18, 2019
Stadia Founder's Edition and Premiere Edition both include three months of Stadia Pro, a controller and a Chromecast Ultra. The Founder's Edition enables users to play games at 4K, 60fps with 5.1 surround sound and HDR. Google also released a new video detailing how the cloud gaming service works. This Google-made accessory connects directly to the data center via Wi-Fi for the lowest latency experience. (more...)
- October 18, 2019
Stadia Founder's Edition and Premiere Edition both include three months of Stadia Pro, a controller and a Chromecast Ultra. The Founder's Edition enables users to play games at 4K, 60fps with 5.1 surround sound and HDR. Google also released a new video detailing how the cloud gaming service works. This Google-made accessory connects directly to the data center via Wi-Fi for the lowest latency experience. (more...)
PUBG Season 5: Version 5.1 Patch Notes
- October 17, 2019
A race track has been added, which was the venue for A La Muerte Vamos in Miramar. A new gold Mirado will spawn in each match and can only be found parked at the garage in Hacienda del Patron. One of the bigger additions is spike traps, which you can place in the path of an enemy auto to pop the tires. When an ally requests consumable items like bandages or ammo, the player can throw the items to the teammate by pressing the interact button. (more...)
- October 17, 2019
A race track has been added, which was the venue for A La Muerte Vamos in Miramar. A new gold Mirado will spawn in each match and can only be found parked at the garage in Hacienda del Patron. One of the bigger additions is spike traps, which you can place in the path of an enemy auto to pop the tires. When an ally requests consumable items like bandages or ammo, the player can throw the items to the teammate by pressing the interact button. (more...)
Pokemon GO Halloween Event Announced, Includes Cute Costumes for Your Favorites
- October 17, 2019
The upcoming event also features some new Shadow Pokemon. The dastardly Team Go Rocket will also have a wider variety of Pokemon to battle and free from their clutches. Here's everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Halloween event 2019 . New awful avatar items will be available in the Style Shop, including Zubat Bag, Pikachu Onesie, Cubone cap, Litwick Cap, and Mimikyu Bag. (more...)
- October 17, 2019
The upcoming event also features some new Shadow Pokemon. The dastardly Team Go Rocket will also have a wider variety of Pokemon to battle and free from their clutches. Here's everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Halloween event 2019 . New awful avatar items will be available in the Style Shop, including Zubat Bag, Pikachu Onesie, Cubone cap, Litwick Cap, and Mimikyu Bag. (more...)
Sprint deal OK'd by FCC
- October 17, 2019
Although the FCC has telegraphed its approval of the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, that doesn't mean there isn't dissent within the agency. The remaining two Democratic commissioners voted against it. But the final document should reflect what Chairman Pai proposed in May, requiring the merged company to deploy 5G to 97% of the United States population within three years and to 99% of Americans within six years. (more...)
- October 17, 2019
Although the FCC has telegraphed its approval of the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, that doesn't mean there isn't dissent within the agency. The remaining two Democratic commissioners voted against it. But the final document should reflect what Chairman Pai proposed in May, requiring the merged company to deploy 5G to 97% of the United States population within three years and to 99% of Americans within six years. (more...)
Pixel 4’s New Recorder App Comes with Real-Time, Offline Transcription
- October 17, 2019
And with this $100 gift card promotion that Amazon is doing right now, it does make the smaller Pixel 4 about the same price as the iPhone 11 . The Pixel 4 and 4 XL announcement headlined the event. We redesigned the Assistant so it doesn't take up too much room on your screen, letting you better multitask across other apps. That is a £249, 14-inch, Chromebook for free, along with the brand new hotness in the high-end smartphone world, the Pixel 4, either SIM-free or on contract, with ... (more...)
- October 17, 2019
And with this $100 gift card promotion that Amazon is doing right now, it does make the smaller Pixel 4 about the same price as the iPhone 11 . The Pixel 4 and 4 XL announcement headlined the event. We redesigned the Assistant so it doesn't take up too much room on your screen, letting you better multitask across other apps. That is a £249, 14-inch, Chromebook for free, along with the brand new hotness in the high-end smartphone world, the Pixel 4, either SIM-free or on contract, with ... (more...)
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