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Apple, Google tool aimed at COVID-19 contact tracing
- May 23, 2020
Google and Apple have said the use of their API can help to improve battery life as well as detection across iPhone and Android devices - another key issue that COVIDSafe has suffered over the past four weeks. One of the issues, cited by Soltani when The Register spoke with him about contact tracing apps in the United Kingdom and Australia, is that mass adoption is necessary to be effective. (more...)
- May 23, 2020
Google and Apple have said the use of their API can help to improve battery life as well as detection across iPhone and Android devices - another key issue that COVIDSafe has suffered over the past four weeks. One of the issues, cited by Soltani when The Register spoke with him about contact tracing apps in the United Kingdom and Australia, is that mass adoption is necessary to be effective. (more...)
Riot Games announces June 2 release date for VALORANT
- May 22, 2020
All we know is there's " new game content, a new game mode, a new agent, and a new map at launch". "Our goal has always been to bring Valorant to as much of the world as soon as possible, so we're hyped to be able to do so on June 2", says Donlon in an official press release. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
All we know is there's " new game content, a new game mode, a new agent, and a new map at launch". "Our goal has always been to bring Valorant to as much of the world as soon as possible, so we're hyped to be able to do so on June 2", says Donlon in an official press release. (more...)
Google's Pixel 4a May Have Been Delayed, Yet Again!
- May 22, 2020
The renders also showed Google Pixel 4a sporting a volume rocker, an orange-colored power button, a 3.5mm audio jack, as well as USB Type-C port and speaker grilles. The phone is reportedly ready to launch, but Google delayed it due to the current market conditions. Prosser didn't have anything to add about the price or the specifications, but previous leaks have told us that the Pixel 4a will ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 CPU, 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 3080 mAh ... (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The renders also showed Google Pixel 4a sporting a volume rocker, an orange-colored power button, a 3.5mm audio jack, as well as USB Type-C port and speaker grilles. The phone is reportedly ready to launch, but Google delayed it due to the current market conditions. Prosser didn't have anything to add about the price or the specifications, but previous leaks have told us that the Pixel 4a will ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 CPU, 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 3080 mAh ... (more...)
Facebook's Shops explained: How they work on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
- May 22, 2020
A checkout feature will enable in-app purchases, while a messaging feature will eventually allow customers to chat with businesses through WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram Direct . The company is also going to introduce a way through which people will be able to sell and buy products in real-time, said Facebook on its blogpost . (more...)
- May 22, 2020
A checkout feature will enable in-app purchases, while a messaging feature will eventually allow customers to chat with businesses through WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram Direct . The company is also going to introduce a way through which people will be able to sell and buy products in real-time, said Facebook on its blogpost . (more...)
Tech giant Xiaomi reports 13.6 pct revenue growth in Q1
- May 22, 2020
Overseas revenue rose by 47.8 per cent to 24.8 billion Yuan, exceeding domestic revenues for the first time in company history. In Latin America, Europe and Africa, Xiaomi's smartphone shipments grew by 236.1%, 58.3% and 284.9% year-on-year, respectively, the company said in its Q1 results , citing market researcher Canalys. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Overseas revenue rose by 47.8 per cent to 24.8 billion Yuan, exceeding domestic revenues for the first time in company history. In Latin America, Europe and Africa, Xiaomi's smartphone shipments grew by 236.1%, 58.3% and 284.9% year-on-year, respectively, the company said in its Q1 results , citing market researcher Canalys. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy Note20 gets visualized with new render
- May 22, 2020
The front of the device appears to be flatter than the outgoing model's, with a tiny Infinity-O hole-punch cutout for the selfie lens. Oppo launched its flagship Find X2 Pro handset via live-stream and otherr tech companies are following suit. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The front of the device appears to be flatter than the outgoing model's, with a tiny Infinity-O hole-punch cutout for the selfie lens. Oppo launched its flagship Find X2 Pro handset via live-stream and otherr tech companies are following suit. (more...)
You may not get headphones with iPhone 12 because of the AirPods
- May 22, 2020
Such a move would come just before Apple is rumoured to release a totally wireless iPhone in 2021, which Kuo also predicted in a previous report . LG Innotek, Sharp, and O-film Tech reportedly have landed camera module orders from Apple for the vendor's new iPhone devices, all equipped with AMOLED screens, to be released in the second half of 2020, according to sources from Taiwan's handset supply. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Such a move would come just before Apple is rumoured to release a totally wireless iPhone in 2021, which Kuo also predicted in a previous report . LG Innotek, Sharp, and O-film Tech reportedly have landed camera module orders from Apple for the vendor's new iPhone devices, all equipped with AMOLED screens, to be released in the second half of 2020, according to sources from Taiwan's handset supply. (more...)
Honor X10 With Kirin 820, Pop-Up Selfie Camera And 90Hz Display Launched
- May 22, 2020
For optics, there are three cameras on the back of the Honor X10 and one for selfies. The Honor X10 5G is available in Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, Fiery Orange, and Sapphire Blue colours. This is Honor's current approach to design, having previously explored sliding phones (in the Magic 2 ) and other avenues. The Huawei Kirin 820 SoC fuels this phone, and it supports 5G connectivity. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
For optics, there are three cameras on the back of the Honor X10 and one for selfies. The Honor X10 5G is available in Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, Fiery Orange, and Sapphire Blue colours. This is Honor's current approach to design, having previously explored sliding phones (in the Magic 2 ) and other avenues. The Huawei Kirin 820 SoC fuels this phone, and it supports 5G connectivity. (more...)
USDA Provides Coronavirus Aid to Farmers
- May 22, 2020
Those who earn more than $900,000 in adjusted gross income are not eligible, unless three-quarters or more of their income comes from agriculture. A full list of eligible crops can be seen at https://www.farmers.gov/cfap. Crop Payment InformationNon-Specialty Crops and Wool: Non-specialty crops eligible include malting barley, canola, corn, upland cotton, millet, oats, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, durum wheat, and hard red spring wheat. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Those who earn more than $900,000 in adjusted gross income are not eligible, unless three-quarters or more of their income comes from agriculture. A full list of eligible crops can be seen at https://www.farmers.gov/cfap. Crop Payment InformationNon-Specialty Crops and Wool: Non-specialty crops eligible include malting barley, canola, corn, upland cotton, millet, oats, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, durum wheat, and hard red spring wheat. (more...)
Joe Biden asks Amy Klobuchar to undergo VP vetting process, report says
- May 22, 2020
The exit polls are a significant swing towards the Democrats over the last three-and-a-half-years. Trump notably won MI in 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton 47.5 percent to 47.3 percent. Biden has committed to selecting a woman to be his vice president, sparking a fierce audition process with some female lawmakers flat-out lobbying for the job. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The exit polls are a significant swing towards the Democrats over the last three-and-a-half-years. Trump notably won MI in 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton 47.5 percent to 47.3 percent. Biden has committed to selecting a woman to be his vice president, sparking a fierce audition process with some female lawmakers flat-out lobbying for the job. (more...)
ASUS Unveil New Google Meet Videoconferencing Kits
- May 22, 2020
Google Meet has crossed 50 million downloads on the Play Store . Altogether, the company sells three variations of the kit: one for beginners, another for medium-sized rooms and another for larger rooms and many participants. It comes with a 120-degree field of view camera that can zoom in up to 4X without losing 720p image quality. Along with the other kits, there's a Large Room Kit, which is designed for conference zooms with up to 20 people and to be used with Logitech's PTZ Pro 2 ... (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Google Meet has crossed 50 million downloads on the Play Store . Altogether, the company sells three variations of the kit: one for beginners, another for medium-sized rooms and another for larger rooms and many participants. It comes with a 120-degree field of view camera that can zoom in up to 4X without losing 720p image quality. Along with the other kits, there's a Large Room Kit, which is designed for conference zooms with up to 20 people and to be used with Logitech's PTZ Pro 2 ... (more...)
United States man who filmed Arbery shooting video charged with murder
- May 22, 2020
The 28-second video showed Arbery jogging as Travis McMichael stood outside of a white pickup truck armed with a shotgun and Gregory McMichael , a former police officer stood in the truck's open flatbed trunk holding a. However, Mr Bryan told a local TV station that he "had nothing to do with it" and was in "complete shock". The attorneys for Arbery's mother and father said the family was "relieved" to learn of Bryan's arrest. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The 28-second video showed Arbery jogging as Travis McMichael stood outside of a white pickup truck armed with a shotgun and Gregory McMichael , a former police officer stood in the truck's open flatbed trunk holding a. However, Mr Bryan told a local TV station that he "had nothing to do with it" and was in "complete shock". The attorneys for Arbery's mother and father said the family was "relieved" to learn of Bryan's arrest. (more...)
MTA Sets Up UV Light that Kills Coronavirus in New York Subways
- May 22, 2020
The effort is part of a partnership between the MTA and Columbia University, which theorizes that UV light can be used to kill diseases on the transit system. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this month. "If successful, the results could help disinfect our buses and train cars, crew rooms, and other facilities in a more timely and cost-efficient", Dowd added . (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The effort is part of a partnership between the MTA and Columbia University, which theorizes that UV light can be used to kill diseases on the transit system. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this month. "If successful, the results could help disinfect our buses and train cars, crew rooms, and other facilities in a more timely and cost-efficient", Dowd added . (more...)
Oculus Quest Will be Controller-Free in the Future, Plus More
- May 22, 2020
After the update has fully rolled out, the feature will be activated in some of the earliest games to incorporate controller-free input such as The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets and Waltz Of The Wizard . It's been a year since Oculus Quest started shipping. It will also give users the option to work by themselves or share their screens or workspaces with other coworkers. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
After the update has fully rolled out, the feature will be activated in some of the earliest games to incorporate controller-free input such as The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets and Waltz Of The Wizard . It's been a year since Oculus Quest started shipping. It will also give users the option to work by themselves or share their screens or workspaces with other coworkers. (more...)
Vivo X50 Pro comes with stabilized camera in 'gimbal style'
- May 21, 2020
It took Vivo months of time and a lot of R&D team efforts to develop and miniaturize the module as the kit takes five times the area of your average phone camera, and more than three times the space that a periscope zoom camera, like the ones on the Galaxy S20 Ultra or P40 Pro take. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
It took Vivo months of time and a lot of R&D team efforts to develop and miniaturize the module as the kit takes five times the area of your average phone camera, and more than three times the space that a periscope zoom camera, like the ones on the Galaxy S20 Ultra or P40 Pro take. (more...)
Biden holds 11-point lead over Trump: national poll
- May 21, 2020
Trump's job approval rating ticks lower amid the coronavirus pandemic , according to the poll. Biden's spending fell to $12.9 million in April, still comfortably higher than Trump's outlays during the month, but well below the $32.5 million spent in March as he competed with rival Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in nomination contests. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
Trump's job approval rating ticks lower amid the coronavirus pandemic , according to the poll. Biden's spending fell to $12.9 million in April, still comfortably higher than Trump's outlays during the month, but well below the $32.5 million spent in March as he competed with rival Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in nomination contests. (more...)
Nasty Bluetooth flaw affects billions of devices
- May 21, 2020
You'll want to update the software and/or firmware on your Bluetooth device ASAP, although whether that fixes things depends on your device's manufacturer. Because you often won't even realize when devices are connecting to one another via Bluetooth, it's a good idea to occasionally pop open your settings app on your phone (or any other device with Bluetooth connectivity), head to the Bluetooth tab, and take a look at all the devices that could potentially connect and note anything ... (more...)
- May 21, 2020
You'll want to update the software and/or firmware on your Bluetooth device ASAP, although whether that fixes things depends on your device's manufacturer. Because you often won't even realize when devices are connecting to one another via Bluetooth, it's a good idea to occasionally pop open your settings app on your phone (or any other device with Bluetooth connectivity), head to the Bluetooth tab, and take a look at all the devices that could potentially connect and note anything ... (more...)
Apple's iPhone 12 might come without EarPods
- May 21, 2020
Apple Glass (yes, that's the name of Apple's highly anticipated AR glasses) is coming sooner than expected , but the final product may not look as futuristic as the hundreds of concepts floating around on the internet. Three of Apple's suppliers will share camera module orders for its forthcoming "iPhone 12" lineup, according to sources from Taiwan's handset supply chain (via DigiTimes ). (more...)
- May 21, 2020
Apple Glass (yes, that's the name of Apple's highly anticipated AR glasses) is coming sooner than expected , but the final product may not look as futuristic as the hundreds of concepts floating around on the internet. Three of Apple's suppliers will share camera module orders for its forthcoming "iPhone 12" lineup, according to sources from Taiwan's handset supply chain (via DigiTimes ). (more...)
Mafia 2 and 3 Definitive Editions Are Out Now; Comparison With Originals
- May 21, 2020
You can expect an updated script, new cutscenes, and the vague promise of "additional gameplay sequences" and modern features. The Mafia series is getting the remaster and remake treatment , and a new slew of trailers provide a glimpse of what fans can dive into now and what's still to come. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
You can expect an updated script, new cutscenes, and the vague promise of "additional gameplay sequences" and modern features. The Mafia series is getting the remaster and remake treatment , and a new slew of trailers provide a glimpse of what fans can dive into now and what's still to come. (more...)
Call of Duty 2020 is titled Black Ops: Cold War
- May 21, 2020
In a recent tweet, Okami has featured the words " Cold War " on the Call of Duty Black Ops cover. We'd already heard that Warzone will evolve to accommodate multiple games in the series, with Infinity Ward's Taylor Kurosaki saying the battle royale mode "will be the through-line that connects all of the different various sub-franchises of Call of Duty ". (more...)
- May 21, 2020
In a recent tweet, Okami has featured the words " Cold War " on the Call of Duty Black Ops cover. We'd already heard that Warzone will evolve to accommodate multiple games in the series, with Infinity Ward's Taylor Kurosaki saying the battle royale mode "will be the through-line that connects all of the different various sub-franchises of Call of Duty ". (more...)
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