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You can now send reminders for friends and family via Google Assistant
- August 16, 2019
So your annoying buddies won't be able to set a daily reminder on your phone to let you know that you are still bad at fantasy football... not that I'm bitter. Google has at least built in some controls to limit the reach of its busybody agent. Assistant users will only be able to send reminders to people in their Google family group or people who have accounts linked to the same Smart Display or speaker and who are both Voice Matched and listed in the initiator's Google Contacts ... (more...)
- August 16, 2019
So your annoying buddies won't be able to set a daily reminder on your phone to let you know that you are still bad at fantasy football... not that I'm bitter. Google has at least built in some controls to limit the reach of its busybody agent. Assistant users will only be able to send reminders to people in their Google family group or people who have accounts linked to the same Smart Display or speaker and who are both Voice Matched and listed in the initiator's Google Contacts ... (more...)
Facebook's mobile dark mode is getting closer
- August 14, 2019
You might be able to go dark in Facebook's main Android app in the near future. This is because we are at a very early stage of development . Facebook rolled out Dark Mode for its Messenger app back in March this year, and now it's about to expand that to its main app for Android. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
You might be able to go dark in Facebook's main Android app in the near future. This is because we are at a very early stage of development . Facebook rolled out Dark Mode for its Messenger app back in March this year, and now it's about to expand that to its main app for Android. (more...)
Xbox Game Studios Head Talks Perfect Dark Reboot
- August 14, 2019
Project Scarlett promises to be an important upgrade for Microsoft and for the broader gaming business. In an exclusive interview with Gamespot , Spencer mentioned that consistency could be on the top of the agenda for the new console, ensuring that video games load fast and run on the highest body charge possible (on this case, 60 frames-per-second). (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Project Scarlett promises to be an important upgrade for Microsoft and for the broader gaming business. In an exclusive interview with Gamespot , Spencer mentioned that consistency could be on the top of the agenda for the new console, ensuring that video games load fast and run on the highest body charge possible (on this case, 60 frames-per-second). (more...)
Canon Wi-Fi Connected DSLRs Have Serious Flaw, Security Company Finds
- August 14, 2019
Either way, as advantageous as it is to have these new wirelessly enabled cameras and devices, it's scary to realize just how easy it is to possibly hack into them when you're out in the wild! As per the research, the cybercriminals can easily fool PTP/USB and PTP/IP protocol by setting up a Wi-Fi access point and sniffing a specific GUID from the network. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Either way, as advantageous as it is to have these new wirelessly enabled cameras and devices, it's scary to realize just how easy it is to possibly hack into them when you're out in the wild! As per the research, the cybercriminals can easily fool PTP/USB and PTP/IP protocol by setting up a Wi-Fi access point and sniffing a specific GUID from the network. (more...)
Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Pack canceled for being 'too technically demanding'
- August 13, 2019
Mojang is instead "looking into other ways for you to experience Minecraft with a new look". It's highly likely that Mojang's push for platform parity lead to the cancellation. It would seem that the future of the Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack is no more! Although it wouldn't have been a problem on high-end gaming PCs and the latest consoles, it probably was too heavy for portable mobile devices like the Nintendo Switch. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
Mojang is instead "looking into other ways for you to experience Minecraft with a new look". It's highly likely that Mojang's push for platform parity lead to the cancellation. It would seem that the future of the Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack is no more! Although it wouldn't have been a problem on high-end gaming PCs and the latest consoles, it probably was too heavy for portable mobile devices like the Nintendo Switch. (more...)
WhatsApp launches a brand new feature
- August 13, 2019
With this feature, WhatsApp users would only be able to unlock WhatsApp and resume the app from where they left it. To use the feature, users will need to be running Android Marshmallow or later and a fingerprint sensor of course. The iOS version of the feature also has a 15-minute option, which has not been made available on Android. The time span options to lock the WhatsApp includes - after a minute or 30 minutes or "Immediately" to lock the app instantly. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
With this feature, WhatsApp users would only be able to unlock WhatsApp and resume the app from where they left it. To use the feature, users will need to be running Android Marshmallow or later and a fingerprint sensor of course. The iOS version of the feature also has a 15-minute option, which has not been made available on Android. The time span options to lock the WhatsApp includes - after a minute or 30 minutes or "Immediately" to lock the app instantly. (more...)
Armed Police Were Sent To Fortnite World Cup Winner's Home
- August 13, 2019
Kotaku reports that Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf was streaming a Fortnite game late Sunday when he abruptly left his desk and abandoned the game with the livestream still running. The criminal harassment tactic involves making a false report to police in hopes of getting a SWAT team to bust into a video gamer's house. "Giersdorf, of Pottsgrove, Pa. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
Kotaku reports that Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf was streaming a Fortnite game late Sunday when he abruptly left his desk and abandoned the game with the livestream still running. The criminal harassment tactic involves making a false report to police in hopes of getting a SWAT team to bust into a video gamer's house. "Giersdorf, of Pottsgrove, Pa. (more...)
Watch the System Shock 2 20th anniversary live stream here
- August 13, 2019
Fans of the series cannot only look forward to a re-imagined game but also a full new game - System Shock 3 - set to be released in the future. Watch the Medical Level gameplay from Nightdive's System Shock below. Now, the Washington based development team has set its sights on the second in the System Shock franchise. Developed at Looking Glass Studios, System Shock 2's lead designer was Ken Levine , who went on to create Bioshock . (more...)
- August 13, 2019
Fans of the series cannot only look forward to a re-imagined game but also a full new game - System Shock 3 - set to be released in the future. Watch the Medical Level gameplay from Nightdive's System Shock below. Now, the Washington based development team has set its sights on the second in the System Shock franchise. Developed at Looking Glass Studios, System Shock 2's lead designer was Ken Levine , who went on to create Bioshock . (more...)
Android users can log into some Google services using their fingerprint
- August 13, 2019
Starting with Pixel devices, the new feature will allow you to login to something like Gmail on the web, or other Google services like YouTube online using your phone's fingerprint scanner or screen lock. Google said by using FIDO2, it can use the same authentication method both on the web and in the app. In an effort to keep your account secure, Google will regularly ask you to confirm your password when trying to access your account on a device you've been logged into for a while. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
Starting with Pixel devices, the new feature will allow you to login to something like Gmail on the web, or other Google services like YouTube online using your phone's fingerprint scanner or screen lock. Google said by using FIDO2, it can use the same authentication method both on the web and in the app. In an effort to keep your account secure, Google will regularly ask you to confirm your password when trying to access your account on a device you've been logged into for a while. (more...)
Apple iPhones Vulnerable To Contacts Hack, Shows New Research
- August 13, 2019
If you know how to hack a phone, or know someone who does (or are even committed to doing the research yourself and figuring it out), you may want to listen up, because Apple is stepping up their cybersecurity game with a new "bug bounty" that's going to give hackers the opportunity to earn up to $1,000,000 if they can find security hacks. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
If you know how to hack a phone, or know someone who does (or are even committed to doing the research yourself and figuring it out), you may want to listen up, because Apple is stepping up their cybersecurity game with a new "bug bounty" that's going to give hackers the opportunity to earn up to $1,000,000 if they can find security hacks. (more...)
Fortnite World Champion swatted while streaming on Twitch
- August 13, 2019
In the middle of a stream, Giersdorf's dad tells him police are at the door. In this case, it appears that one or more people reported a crime at Giersdorf's parents' home where he lives as well. "Swatting" is a form of criminal harassment whereby a false report is filed with the police in the hopes of dispatching armed officers to a person's address. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
In the middle of a stream, Giersdorf's dad tells him police are at the door. In this case, it appears that one or more people reported a crime at Giersdorf's parents' home where he lives as well. "Swatting" is a form of criminal harassment whereby a false report is filed with the police in the hopes of dispatching armed officers to a person's address. (more...)
Samsung's new Note takes on Huawei in selfie beauty pageant
- August 13, 2019
It lets users reduce the background noise and focus on the sound coming from the subject only. When renders of Samsung's new flagships had first leaked online, many had assumed that extra hole could be an IR blaster as it was not something we'd seen on any Galaxy device ever since Samsung chose to stop adding an IR blaster to its smartphones. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
It lets users reduce the background noise and focus on the sound coming from the subject only. When renders of Samsung's new flagships had first leaked online, many had assumed that extra hole could be an IR blaster as it was not something we'd seen on any Galaxy device ever since Samsung chose to stop adding an IR blaster to its smartphones. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs. Galaxy S10: Spec Comparison
- August 12, 2019
It steals the crown away from the Huawei P30 Pro , which held the top spot since its launch in March of this year. The Galaxy Note 10 Plus and Note 10 adjustments do not stop here. The S Pen gains gesture controls that allow you to swipe through screens from afar. This will undoubtedly make the camera system even more powerful on the phone. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
It steals the crown away from the Huawei P30 Pro , which held the top spot since its launch in March of this year. The Galaxy Note 10 Plus and Note 10 adjustments do not stop here. The S Pen gains gesture controls that allow you to swipe through screens from afar. This will undoubtedly make the camera system even more powerful on the phone. (more...)
Xiaomi 100 megapixel smartphone camera teased
- August 12, 2019
First, the GW1 uses a 1/1.7-inch ultra-large bottom sensor, which is 34% larger than their previous sensor and supports four-in-one pixel-binning technology. The inclusion of 5G will see the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G be able to connect to 5G networks like that of Telstra's, with Optus access possible very soon, too. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
First, the GW1 uses a 1/1.7-inch ultra-large bottom sensor, which is 34% larger than their previous sensor and supports four-in-one pixel-binning technology. The inclusion of 5G will see the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G be able to connect to 5G networks like that of Telstra's, with Optus access possible very soon, too. (more...)
LG G8X Renders Leak, Tip Dewdrop Notch, Dual Rear Cameras, Headphone Jack
- August 12, 2019
As per the various reports, this upcoming smartphone will be the successor of G8 ThinQ which was launched earlier this year. Image renders and a 360-degree video surfaced online. It has a dual rear camera setup accompanied with an LED flash, aligned horizontally, like the one we have seen in G8 ThinQ. The Korean smartphone maker said the new phone had "free stop hinge" technology, created to add the ability to stop and hold the second screen at any position, like a laptop. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
As per the various reports, this upcoming smartphone will be the successor of G8 ThinQ which was launched earlier this year. Image renders and a 360-degree video surfaced online. It has a dual rear camera setup accompanied with an LED flash, aligned horizontally, like the one we have seen in G8 ThinQ. The Korean smartphone maker said the new phone had "free stop hinge" technology, created to add the ability to stop and hold the second screen at any position, like a laptop. (more...)
Realme 5 series to debut on August 20
- August 12, 2019
The company is known to offer great devices at budget prices, and the upcoming Realme 5 series will also come with an affordable price tag. The microsite on Flipkart reveals that the Realme 5-series phone is launching in India on August 20. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
The company is known to offer great devices at budget prices, and the upcoming Realme 5 series will also come with an affordable price tag. The microsite on Flipkart reveals that the Realme 5-series phone is launching in India on August 20. (more...)
Samsung Introduces World's First 108MP Mobile Camera Sensor in Partnership with Xiaomi
- August 12, 2019
Samsung has just announced the world's first mobile camera sensor that goes beyond 100MP. "Next year you will see on your smartphone: a 10x optical zoom camera and a 108MP camera ", the leakster, who has a solid track record when it comes to unannounced Samsung products, shared in a subsequent tweet . (more...)
- August 12, 2019
Samsung has just announced the world's first mobile camera sensor that goes beyond 100MP. "Next year you will see on your smartphone: a 10x optical zoom camera and a 108MP camera ", the leakster, who has a solid track record when it comes to unannounced Samsung products, shared in a subsequent tweet . (more...)
Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro to feature triple rear cameras
- August 12, 2019
The report also notes that a 10.2-inch iPad will have a dual-camera lens. San Francisco: Apple could bring a multiple camera array on the back of its upcoming line-up of iPad Pros , reports suggest. Samsung is another company that has recently added two rear-facing cameras on the flagship Galaxy Tab S6. According to a report on Mac Otakara , the new iPads could launch in October this year. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
The report also notes that a 10.2-inch iPad will have a dual-camera lens. San Francisco: Apple could bring a multiple camera array on the back of its upcoming line-up of iPad Pros , reports suggest. Samsung is another company that has recently added two rear-facing cameras on the flagship Galaxy Tab S6. According to a report on Mac Otakara , the new iPads could launch in October this year. (more...)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Dedicated Servers Planned for Multiplayer
- August 12, 2019
We don't maybe say those words specifically, but that's the realm that we're in. "We do talk about concepts like colonialism, and occupation, and independence, and freedom". At the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , for example, the tick rate was only 20Hz, well below the 60Hz that was still used in beta. On top of that, lod transition and pop-ins are said to be rare on smaller maps and nearly non existent on medium-sized maps, and for what matters physics and photogrammetry, two of ... (more...)
- August 12, 2019
We don't maybe say those words specifically, but that's the realm that we're in. "We do talk about concepts like colonialism, and occupation, and independence, and freedom". At the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , for example, the tick rate was only 20Hz, well below the 60Hz that was still used in beta. On top of that, lod transition and pop-ins are said to be rare on smaller maps and nearly non existent on medium-sized maps, and for what matters physics and photogrammetry, two of ... (more...)
Bungie Dates Destiny 2 Cross Save, Steam Move On PC
- August 11, 2019
It is not clear if on that date we can already abandon the Blizzard client in favor of that Valve or we can simply access a sort of list that will transfer all its purchases and progress starting from the release of Shadowkeep on October 1st, 2019. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
It is not clear if on that date we can already abandon the Blizzard client in favor of that Valve or we can simply access a sort of list that will transfer all its purchases and progress starting from the release of Shadowkeep on October 1st, 2019. (more...)
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