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Google offers Stadia Founders extra Buddy Pass to give away
- December 19, 2019
When Google's Stadia gaming service launched a month ago, you needed to buy a Founder's or a Premiere bundle that included a Chromecast Ultra, even if you already had one. Notifications about the second Stadia Buddy Pass should start popping up today, so keep in mind to check out the top-left corner of the Stadia app on your device for an envelope icon. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
When Google's Stadia gaming service launched a month ago, you needed to buy a Founder's or a Premiere bundle that included a Chromecast Ultra, even if you already had one. Notifications about the second Stadia Buddy Pass should start popping up today, so keep in mind to check out the top-left corner of the Stadia app on your device for an envelope icon. (more...)
More new Android phones will not receive applications from Google
- December 18, 2019
Their favorite HTML-based app will reset itself to a freshly installed state, and their data won't be visible. Chrome kicks in to load content when users log into a Web page inside an app, or if the default Android browser lacks its own internal rendering engine. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Their favorite HTML-based app will reset itself to a freshly installed state, and their data won't be visible. Chrome kicks in to load content when users log into a Web page inside an app, or if the default Android browser lacks its own internal rendering engine. (more...)
Amazon, Apple and Google partner for a single smart home standard
- December 18, 2019
The group doesn't now plan to attempt to standardize user interfaces across devices, and notes that while Amazon, Google, and Apple will continue to support existing smart home devices, the main focus of the CHIP Project will be on new ones. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
The group doesn't now plan to attempt to standardize user interfaces across devices, and notes that while Amazon, Google, and Apple will continue to support existing smart home devices, the main focus of the CHIP Project will be on new ones. (more...)
Verizon says outage affecting customers around the country has been fixed
- December 18, 2019
Others say inbound calls were affected as well. Down Detector shows large areas of the country are affected by the problem. "This service disruption was resolved at approximately 5:00am ET". "This is a nationwide issue that Verizon is aware of and working on". Verizon Wireless customers reported outages Tuesday night and Wednesday morning across most of the US, according to the website Down Detector. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Others say inbound calls were affected as well. Down Detector shows large areas of the country are affected by the problem. "This service disruption was resolved at approximately 5:00am ET". "This is a nationwide issue that Verizon is aware of and working on". Verizon Wireless customers reported outages Tuesday night and Wednesday morning across most of the US, according to the website Down Detector. (more...)
Facebook Tops The Most Popular Apps List - App Highlights Of 2019
- December 18, 2019
Not just Facebook , but communication apps in general ruled the roost during the decade, with seven out of the top 10 downloaded apps belonging to this category. As for games, the most downloaded titles of the decade were Subway Surfers , Candy Crush Saga , Temple Run 2 , My Talking Tom, Clash of Clans , Pou, Hill Climb Racing, Minion Rush , and Fruit Ninja. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Not just Facebook , but communication apps in general ruled the roost during the decade, with seven out of the top 10 downloaded apps belonging to this category. As for games, the most downloaded titles of the decade were Subway Surfers , Candy Crush Saga , Temple Run 2 , My Talking Tom, Clash of Clans , Pou, Hill Climb Racing, Minion Rush , and Fruit Ninja. (more...)
Google scraps Chrome 79 update over critical data bug
- December 18, 2019
Google on Tuesday released an update to the Chrome browser with a slew of new features that are heavy on security. Chosen by 9to5Google and expanded upon by Android Police , Chrome 79 has been discovered to remove data from Android apps that reach Chrome via Android's built-in WebView. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Google on Tuesday released an update to the Chrome browser with a slew of new features that are heavy on security. Chosen by 9to5Google and expanded upon by Android Police , Chrome 79 has been discovered to remove data from Android apps that reach Chrome via Android's built-in WebView. (more...)
Printed Masks Fool Airport Facial Recognition Technology, Researchers Discovered
- December 18, 2019
Intelligence company Kneron tested out a number of facial recognition systems used in payments and banking. The announcement was made last week. Kneron chose to put these technologies to the test and had researchers don printed masks showcasing different faces and then go through facial recognition systems. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Intelligence company Kneron tested out a number of facial recognition systems used in payments and banking. The announcement was made last week. Kneron chose to put these technologies to the test and had researchers don printed masks showcasing different faces and then go through facial recognition systems. (more...)
Check Point finds flaw in WhatsApp that could allow group-chat crash
- December 18, 2019
For iOS , WhatsApp version 2.19.120 includes the fix, while Android version 2.19.246 and above is no longer affected. The research arm of Check Point Security announced Tuesday that it found a WhatsApp vulnerability that could have caused frustrating and potentially disastrous functionality for users. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
For iOS , WhatsApp version 2.19.120 includes the fix, while Android version 2.19.246 and above is no longer affected. The research arm of Check Point Security announced Tuesday that it found a WhatsApp vulnerability that could have caused frustrating and potentially disastrous functionality for users. (more...)
Leak reveals details about Samsung's Galaxy S11+ 108MP camera setup
- December 18, 2019
This 6.7-inch AMOLED panel is quite similar to the one used on the premium Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ but ultimately bares slightly thicker bezels and flat edges. Recently, it was alleged that Samsung is planning to include a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 5000mAh battery on the Galaxy S11. Information When will Galaxy S11 series be launched? Another tweet showed that the 108MP main camera on this device would come with 9 pixels into one, which results in a 2.4 micron/12MP image size. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
This 6.7-inch AMOLED panel is quite similar to the one used on the premium Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ but ultimately bares slightly thicker bezels and flat edges. Recently, it was alleged that Samsung is planning to include a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 5000mAh battery on the Galaxy S11. Information When will Galaxy S11 series be launched? Another tweet showed that the 108MP main camera on this device would come with 9 pixels into one, which results in a 2.4 micron/12MP image size. (more...)
You Should be Able to Schedule Dark Mode in Android 11
- December 18, 2019
Google added a dark theme to the platform with the Android 10 update, but missed out on a useful feature - dark mode scheduling . The feature is different to previous variations of theme support as it was included as a system-wide feature. (more...)
- December 18, 2019
Google added a dark theme to the platform with the Android 10 update, but missed out on a useful feature - dark mode scheduling . The feature is different to previous variations of theme support as it was included as a system-wide feature. (more...)
Instagram Now Asks You to Think Twice Before Posting Offensive Captions
- December 17, 2019
Instagram was ranked as the worst online platform in a cyber-bullying study in July 2017. At this point, the app will allow the user to edit their message before they decide to post it again. This move by Instagram is followed by the growing cyberbullying incidents in the social networks to keep an eye on abusive words and conduct which make a negative impact, particularly young users. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
Instagram was ranked as the worst online platform in a cyber-bullying study in July 2017. At this point, the app will allow the user to edit their message before they decide to post it again. This move by Instagram is followed by the growing cyberbullying incidents in the social networks to keep an eye on abusive words and conduct which make a negative impact, particularly young users. (more...)
Amazon’s Twitch embroiled in Russian legal dispute over English Premier League streams
- December 17, 2019
A lawyer acting on Rambler's behalf had said on Monday that it was suing the USA firm for 180bn roubles (£2.1bn) in damages. Russia's third-largest internet company Rambler wants a record 180 billion rubles ($2.87 billion) in compensation from Amazon's streaming giant Twitch over illegal streams, the Kommersant business daily reported Monday, the second high-profile action Rambler has taken against a USA tech company in less than a week. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
A lawyer acting on Rambler's behalf had said on Monday that it was suing the USA firm for 180bn roubles (£2.1bn) in damages. Russia's third-largest internet company Rambler wants a record 180 billion rubles ($2.87 billion) in compensation from Amazon's streaming giant Twitch over illegal streams, the Kommersant business daily reported Monday, the second high-profile action Rambler has taken against a USA tech company in less than a week. (more...)
The PS4 controller will get customizable buttons with this new add-on
- December 17, 2019
In addition, there will be a button which allows you to quickly remap these back buttons. What just happened? The PlayStation 4 may be reaching the end of its lifecycle but that isn't stopping Sony from experimenting with new controller accessories. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
In addition, there will be a button which allows you to quickly remap these back buttons. What just happened? The PlayStation 4 may be reaching the end of its lifecycle but that isn't stopping Sony from experimenting with new controller accessories. (more...)
Ofcom proposes locked-handset ban
- December 17, 2019
Operators such as BT, Tesco Mobile, and Vodafone still sell mobile phones that can not be used on other phone networks unless customers pay a fee to unlock them, Ofcom said. Thus it has made this unlocked device proposal for residential customers. It turns out that people are being deterred from switching providers because getting your smartphone unlocked isn't the straightforward process it should be. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
Operators such as BT, Tesco Mobile, and Vodafone still sell mobile phones that can not be used on other phone networks unless customers pay a fee to unlock them, Ofcom said. Thus it has made this unlocked device proposal for residential customers. It turns out that people are being deterred from switching providers because getting your smartphone unlocked isn't the straightforward process it should be. (more...)
Porsche Macan GTS returns with more power on tap
- December 17, 2019
Porsche has installed the latest 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 from the Turbo variant, tuned to develop 280kW and 520Nm (up 15kW and 20Nm over the predecessor, and up from 260kW/480Nm on the latest 3.0T Macan S ). The front apron and front section have black painted elements, which is a GTS trademark. The LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and the three-dimensional rear lights with LED light bar are also darkened. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
Porsche has installed the latest 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 from the Turbo variant, tuned to develop 280kW and 520Nm (up 15kW and 20Nm over the predecessor, and up from 260kW/480Nm on the latest 3.0T Macan S ). The front apron and front section have black painted elements, which is a GTS trademark. The LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and the three-dimensional rear lights with LED light bar are also darkened. (more...)
Next-gen Xbox is just called "Xbox"
- December 17, 2019
Microsoft's machine might have been light on exclusives, but the fact you could play through a massive library of OG Xbox and Xbox 360 games on Xbox One was pretty awesome. oh dear. "We want those games to be able to come forward with you but we also want your services to come with you". Microsoft has clarified the name of the console . (more...)
- December 17, 2019
Microsoft's machine might have been light on exclusives, but the fact you could play through a massive library of OG Xbox and Xbox 360 games on Xbox One was pretty awesome. oh dear. "We want those games to be able to come forward with you but we also want your services to come with you". Microsoft has clarified the name of the console . (more...)
Realme X2, Buds Air India Launch
- December 17, 2019
Realme X2 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution and a waterdrop notch cutout on the top. The 8nm Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor that works at 2.2GHz powers the phone with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM . (more...)
- December 17, 2019
Realme X2 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution and a waterdrop notch cutout on the top. The 8nm Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor that works at 2.2GHz powers the phone with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM . (more...)
Seth comes to Street Fighter 5 in a new feminine way
- December 17, 2019
Known for his powerful mimicking capabilities in the past, Seth has reappeared with a unique look, donning a full head of hair and adopting a more feminine set of animations. PT meaning we might be using them in Version 5.0 in about an hour if we're lucky. Moreover, we have 4 costumes along with default that will come with Seth. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
Known for his powerful mimicking capabilities in the past, Seth has reappeared with a unique look, donning a full head of hair and adopting a more feminine set of animations. PT meaning we might be using them in Version 5.0 in about an hour if we're lucky. Moreover, we have 4 costumes along with default that will come with Seth. (more...)
Netflix provides subscriber numbers from different regions for first time
- December 17, 2019
However, the area represents the smallest aspect of the company, accounting for 9 percent of total subscribers. The United States and Canada remain the largest Netflix market by members, but Europe, the Middle East and Africa collectively take second place, and are growing rapidly. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
However, the area represents the smallest aspect of the company, accounting for 9 percent of total subscribers. The United States and Canada remain the largest Netflix market by members, but Europe, the Middle East and Africa collectively take second place, and are growing rapidly. (more...)
Samsung ships Android 10 in the US
- December 17, 2019
The Galaxy Note 9 is receiving an update to version N960USQS3CSK1 that includes the December 1, 2019 Android security patches. As with most of Samsung's first-party efforts, that's slowly changed over the last few years, with One UI's rollout being extremely well received and One UI 2.0 just around the corner for most. (more...)
- December 17, 2019
The Galaxy Note 9 is receiving an update to version N960USQS3CSK1 that includes the December 1, 2019 Android security patches. As with most of Samsung's first-party efforts, that's slowly changed over the last few years, with One UI's rollout being extremely well received and One UI 2.0 just around the corner for most. (more...)
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