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US, UK Agree on Pressuring Iran
- February 02, 2020
But Human Rights Watch found that these exemptions have not offset U.S. and European companies' and banks' strong reluctance to risk sanctions and legal action by exporting or financing the exempted humanitarian goods. "The Americans attempt to create a psychological atmosphere, but in reality, they will not achieve any success", Behrooz Kamalvandi said on Sunday, pointing to the recent sanctions which also target the AEOI itself. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
But Human Rights Watch found that these exemptions have not offset U.S. and European companies' and banks' strong reluctance to risk sanctions and legal action by exporting or financing the exempted humanitarian goods. "The Americans attempt to create a psychological atmosphere, but in reality, they will not achieve any success", Behrooz Kamalvandi said on Sunday, pointing to the recent sanctions which also target the AEOI itself. (more...)
Images of Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Spread on Social Media
- February 02, 2020
According into the listing, this phone are certain to get powerful processor and digital camera help. As seen above, the exterior design looks very similar to the current Samsung Galaxy Fold but with half the size. It will feature a quad-camera setup on the back including a 64MP main, two 12MP, and a ToF unit. In inclusion, a 25-megapixel forward camera is likewise offered inside it. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
According into the listing, this phone are certain to get powerful processor and digital camera help. As seen above, the exterior design looks very similar to the current Samsung Galaxy Fold but with half the size. It will feature a quad-camera setup on the back including a 64MP main, two 12MP, and a ToF unit. In inclusion, a 25-megapixel forward camera is likewise offered inside it. (more...)
Developer news reveals Hero bans in Overwatch League and Competitive
- February 02, 2020
In their latest development video, Game Director Jeff Kaplan introduces the idea of experimental cards and hero pools; new features to be added into Overwatch: Origins Edition in a few weeks with Season 21, in a bid to improve balancing and meta and avoid stagnation.Once these changes have been implemented, each week will see a selection of heroes removed from the hero pool . (more...)
- February 02, 2020
In their latest development video, Game Director Jeff Kaplan introduces the idea of experimental cards and hero pools; new features to be added into Overwatch: Origins Edition in a few weeks with Season 21, in a bid to improve balancing and meta and avoid stagnation.Once these changes have been implemented, each week will see a selection of heroes removed from the hero pool . (more...)
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro specifications leaked
- February 02, 2020
A screenshot shared on Twitter by Xiaomishka (a source with a limited track record but known for their Xiaomi leaks ) seemingly shows the "About phone" screen of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro , complete with an nearly full specs list. From this, we might be looking at the most extreme version of the device. The freshly leaked specs of the Mi 10 Pro 5G also reveals that the phone will come with 108MP main rear camera coupled with three other cameras including a 16MP+12MP+5MP Camera sensors. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
A screenshot shared on Twitter by Xiaomishka (a source with a limited track record but known for their Xiaomi leaks ) seemingly shows the "About phone" screen of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro , complete with an nearly full specs list. From this, we might be looking at the most extreme version of the device. The freshly leaked specs of the Mi 10 Pro 5G also reveals that the phone will come with 108MP main rear camera coupled with three other cameras including a 16MP+12MP+5MP Camera sensors. (more...)
Cloud is pretty in 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' cross-dressing scene
- February 02, 2020
Luckily, judging by this new trailer that came out of nowhere, the game is doing extremely well. There's also a behind the scenes video to go along with the trailer, so check 'em both out below. Not going to lie, it's kind of awesome, and a welcome reimagining of one of the game's cultural artifacts. Final Fantasy VII Remake comes out on April 10th exclusively on PS4. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
Luckily, judging by this new trailer that came out of nowhere, the game is doing extremely well. There's also a behind the scenes video to go along with the trailer, so check 'em both out below. Not going to lie, it's kind of awesome, and a welcome reimagining of one of the game's cultural artifacts. Final Fantasy VII Remake comes out on April 10th exclusively on PS4. (more...)
Samsung Says the Galaxy S20 Orders Will Be Delivered on March 6
- February 02, 2020
You will be asked to provide your name, email address, zip code, and choice of carrier, at which point you can click the big "RESERVE" button to sign up for email notifications. It is also anticipated that Samsung might unveil its second foldable phone called the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at the same event as well. The date may or may not apply to the Galaxy Z Flip too. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
You will be asked to provide your name, email address, zip code, and choice of carrier, at which point you can click the big "RESERVE" button to sign up for email notifications. It is also anticipated that Samsung might unveil its second foldable phone called the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at the same event as well. The date may or may not apply to the Galaxy Z Flip too. (more...)
Apple Maps overhauled but will be available to United States users for now
- February 02, 2020
Apple has redesigned Apple Maps and recently it has started rolling it out. Locations such as shopping malls, parks and landmarks will be much more visible now, which is handy for navigation. in December 2019. Maps also uses a process called "fuzzing" to obscure a user's location on Apple servers. Additional features in Maps include: Real-time transit information gives detailed transit schedules, live departure times, arrival times, the current location of a bus or train en ... (more...)
- February 02, 2020
Apple has redesigned Apple Maps and recently it has started rolling it out. Locations such as shopping malls, parks and landmarks will be much more visible now, which is handy for navigation. in December 2019. Maps also uses a process called "fuzzing" to obscure a user's location on Apple servers. Additional features in Maps include: Real-time transit information gives detailed transit schedules, live departure times, arrival times, the current location of a bus or train en ... (more...)
Common charger vote sees European Union ignore Apple’s Lightning protest
- February 02, 2020
Depending on how long the transition period turns out to be, 2021 is more likely but still not a given - but then again, Apple may have planned to switch by that time, anyway. The objective of this decision is to reduce electronic waste, a cause of which may be people who need to buy different chargers for different devices. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
Depending on how long the transition period turns out to be, 2021 is more likely but still not a given - but then again, Apple may have planned to switch by that time, anyway. The objective of this decision is to reduce electronic waste, a cause of which may be people who need to buy different chargers for different devices. (more...)
Nintendo announces new Switch console inspired by 'Animal Crossing'
- February 02, 2020
As well as the island-themed Switch , Nintendo is launching an Aloha Edition Carrying Case and Screen Protector , which will also be available on March 13. In 2005, Animal Crossing: Wild World was released for the Nintendo DS and in 2008, Animal Crossing: City Folk , was released on the Wii. In the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, players embark on the special Nook Inc. (more...)
- February 02, 2020
As well as the island-themed Switch , Nintendo is launching an Aloha Edition Carrying Case and Screen Protector , which will also be available on March 13. In 2005, Animal Crossing: Wild World was released for the Nintendo DS and in 2008, Animal Crossing: City Folk , was released on the Wii. In the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, players embark on the special Nook Inc. (more...)
Apple's small budget iPhone 9 enters trial production
- February 01, 2020
The phone, dubbed the iPhone SE 2 , is expected to have Touch ID incorporated into the home button, recycling Apple's trademark circular tactile home key. The suggestion is that the company will be launching this device in the first quarter of the year itself. This comes at a time when smartphone companies like Samsung , Huawei and OnePlus are bringing out big and gorgeous display phones. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The phone, dubbed the iPhone SE 2 , is expected to have Touch ID incorporated into the home button, recycling Apple's trademark circular tactile home key. The suggestion is that the company will be launching this device in the first quarter of the year itself. This comes at a time when smartphone companies like Samsung , Huawei and OnePlus are bringing out big and gorgeous display phones. (more...)
EU Pushes For Universal Smartphone Charger Standard But Apple Protests
- February 01, 2020
This would have formed part of the resolution but there is no unified charging standard. some phones ship with 40/60W fast charging technology and would definitely charge slower when connected to a USB PD adapter. Other OEMs have mostly migrated their flagship and upper midrange models to USB-C ports. Does all of this means the 2020 iPhones will have a USB-C connector instead of Lightning? However, it's also possible that there could be minimum standards on things like power output, so ... (more...)
- February 01, 2020
This would have formed part of the resolution but there is no unified charging standard. some phones ship with 40/60W fast charging technology and would definitely charge slower when connected to a USB PD adapter. Other OEMs have mostly migrated their flagship and upper midrange models to USB-C ports. Does all of this means the 2020 iPhones will have a USB-C connector instead of Lightning? However, it's also possible that there could be minimum standards on things like power output, so ... (more...)
Moto G Stylus is the upcoming Motorola phone with a stylus
- February 01, 2020
As 2020 moves ahead and the first few phones arrive, expect to see at least one or two small Moto G8 rumors emerge similar to the photos posted above and below. In terms of specs, the leaks paint a comparable image for the 2 phones, though XDA believes we might see a somewhat more comprehensive series of specs for the Moto G8 . (more...)
- February 01, 2020
As 2020 moves ahead and the first few phones arrive, expect to see at least one or two small Moto G8 rumors emerge similar to the photos posted above and below. In terms of specs, the leaks paint a comparable image for the 2 phones, though XDA believes we might see a somewhat more comprehensive series of specs for the Moto G8 . (more...)
Samsung profits halved in 2019
- February 01, 2020
Revenue came at 59.88 trillion won, revised up from the preliminary number of 59 trillion won. Samsung's mobile business contributed 2.52 trillion won, a significant increase from 1.51 trillion won from a year prior. The profit plummeted 69 percent from the previous year, with the revenue sliding 25 percent in the year. The company projected the segment to stay weak this year. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
Revenue came at 59.88 trillion won, revised up from the preliminary number of 59 trillion won. Samsung's mobile business contributed 2.52 trillion won, a significant increase from 1.51 trillion won from a year prior. The profit plummeted 69 percent from the previous year, with the revenue sliding 25 percent in the year. The company projected the segment to stay weak this year. (more...)
Apple Has Big Plans For 2021 LCD iPhone
- February 01, 2020
Being based on UWB tech could apparently also allow for better tracking accuracy. Kuo didn't specifically mention if the new device will be an iPhone SE or SE 2 successor, however. However, Apple Senior Vice President, Dan Riccio had also stated that wireless is indeed the future. Rumours that Apple is developing item tracking tags - as popularised by Tile - first surfaced in the September of a year ago when MacRumors released leaked screenshots of an item-tracking sub menu being ... (more...)
- February 01, 2020
Being based on UWB tech could apparently also allow for better tracking accuracy. Kuo didn't specifically mention if the new device will be an iPhone SE or SE 2 successor, however. However, Apple Senior Vice President, Dan Riccio had also stated that wireless is indeed the future. Rumours that Apple is developing item tracking tags - as popularised by Tile - first surfaced in the September of a year ago when MacRumors released leaked screenshots of an item-tracking sub menu being ... (more...)
European Union lawmakers, with eye on Apple, call for common mobile charger
- January 31, 2020
Until now, Europe's efforts to achieve a common charger have been voluntary and are aimed at reducing e-waste . Now, the European Commission is being encouraged to force electronics companies to adopt a universal charging type, with the USB-C port used by Android phones the most likely choice. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Until now, Europe's efforts to achieve a common charger have been voluntary and are aimed at reducing e-waste . Now, the European Commission is being encouraged to force electronics companies to adopt a universal charging type, with the USB-C port used by Android phones the most likely choice. (more...)
Amazon.com shares soar as internet shopping giant"s quarterly results smash expectations"
- January 31, 2020
Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), the company's cloud business, has posted its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019. Amazon also came in solidly ahead of estimates on revenue , posting quarterly sales $87.4 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $86.02 billion by 1.6%, as more people joined Amazon Prime in the quarter than ever before. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), the company's cloud business, has posted its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019. Amazon also came in solidly ahead of estimates on revenue , posting quarterly sales $87.4 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $86.02 billion by 1.6%, as more people joined Amazon Prime in the quarter than ever before. (more...)
Facebook agrees to $550M slap on the wrist following facial recognition suit
- January 31, 2020
The tentative $550 million settlement marks the largest cash settlement ever for a privacy-related lawsuit, according to a statement from the law firms Edelson, Robbins Geller and Labaton Sucharow, which represented the plaintiffs. Privacy advocates regard biometric data as especially sensitive because - unlike names, addresses or credit card and social security numbers, which can be changed - scans of retinas, fingerprints, hands, face geometry and blood samples are unique identifiers. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
The tentative $550 million settlement marks the largest cash settlement ever for a privacy-related lawsuit, according to a statement from the law firms Edelson, Robbins Geller and Labaton Sucharow, which represented the plaintiffs. Privacy advocates regard biometric data as especially sensitive because - unlike names, addresses or credit card and social security numbers, which can be changed - scans of retinas, fingerprints, hands, face geometry and blood samples are unique identifiers. (more...)
White House pushes back as Bolton book threatens revelations
- January 31, 2020
In a statement Sunday, Bolton's attorney, Charles J. Cooper, said it is his and Bolton's "firm belief that the manuscript contained no information that could reasonably be considered classified". A vote in the Senate on Bolton's subpoena is expected on Friday. Details from Bolton's book, " The Room Where It Happened ", leaked to media outlets this week. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
In a statement Sunday, Bolton's attorney, Charles J. Cooper, said it is his and Bolton's "firm belief that the manuscript contained no information that could reasonably be considered classified". A vote in the Senate on Bolton's subpoena is expected on Friday. Details from Bolton's book, " The Room Where It Happened ", leaked to media outlets this week. (more...)
HMD Global will hold its MWC launch event on February 23
- January 31, 2020
Moreover, reports indicate the arrival of Nokia 8 .2 which is an upper-midrange phone with 5G connectivity . The Nokia 5.2 and Nokia 1.3 could also show up, with the former apparently being powered by the Snapdragon 632 SoC and boasting a 6.2-inch notched LCD screen, 3/4GB of RAM , 32/64GB of storage, and a dual rear camera setup. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Moreover, reports indicate the arrival of Nokia 8 .2 which is an upper-midrange phone with 5G connectivity . The Nokia 5.2 and Nokia 1.3 could also show up, with the former apparently being powered by the Snapdragon 632 SoC and boasting a 6.2-inch notched LCD screen, 3/4GB of RAM , 32/64GB of storage, and a dual rear camera setup. (more...)
PlayStation Plus February games revealed
- January 31, 2020
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus lineup for February 2020 . Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like you'll be getting any of the massive piles of DLC that are also available for this game. February will also see a VR title made available as a free download for subscribers. Dive under the sea with 2K's complete FPS trilogy, Bioshock: The Collection and then simulate the life of the characters you meet in The Sims 4 . (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus lineup for February 2020 . Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like you'll be getting any of the massive piles of DLC that are also available for this game. February will also see a VR title made available as a free download for subscribers. Dive under the sea with 2K's complete FPS trilogy, Bioshock: The Collection and then simulate the life of the characters you meet in The Sims 4 . (more...)
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