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New Suzuki Jimny Confirmed for Australia
- July 08, 2018
Instead, a brand-new naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol makes an appearance. Up until now the future of the Jimny in terms of the new vehicle market in Australia was a bit hazy. Suzuki has also squashed at least one of the rumours that have been buzzing around the cybergarage by specifying only one engine choice for the global market outside Japan - a 1462cc, naturally-aspirated DOHC 16-valve long-stroke petrol four rated for 75kW at 6000 revs and 130Nm at 4000rpm - an ... (more...)
- July 08, 2018
Instead, a brand-new naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol makes an appearance. Up until now the future of the Jimny in terms of the new vehicle market in Australia was a bit hazy. Suzuki has also squashed at least one of the rumours that have been buzzing around the cybergarage by specifying only one engine choice for the global market outside Japan - a 1462cc, naturally-aspirated DOHC 16-valve long-stroke petrol four rated for 75kW at 6000 revs and 130Nm at 4000rpm - an ... (more...)
Xbox One July update lets you start playing games faster
- July 07, 2018
This month's update introduces a variety of features and enhancements, such as FastStart for select titles, new Mixer options, Pins enhancement with Groups, new search options and more. A new post over on Xbox Wire reports that Darwin Project for the Xbox One has officially shifted to free-to-play. "For example, you can control the joystick and press A at the same time on your touch laptop", writes Microsoft. (more...)
- July 07, 2018
This month's update introduces a variety of features and enhancements, such as FastStart for select titles, new Mixer options, Pins enhancement with Groups, new search options and more. A new post over on Xbox Wire reports that Darwin Project for the Xbox One has officially shifted to free-to-play. "For example, you can control the joystick and press A at the same time on your touch laptop", writes Microsoft. (more...)
European Union politicians reject controversial copyright reforms, 'link tax' -- for now
- July 07, 2018
This week several European language versions of Wikipedia also blacked out encyclopedia content in a "going dark" protest against the proposals, though the European Commission has claimed online encyclopedias would not be impacted by Article 13 . (more...)
- July 07, 2018
This week several European language versions of Wikipedia also blacked out encyclopedia content in a "going dark" protest against the proposals, though the European Commission has claimed online encyclopedias would not be impacted by Article 13 . (more...)
We Happy Few No Longer Banned in Australia
- July 07, 2018
Australia is easily one of the strictest markets for video game certification, with the Australian Classification Review Board taking a dim view of excessive violence, drug taking and over-sexualisation. No content had to be modified so We Happy Few could be released in Australia, so players in that region won't have to experience a neutered or censored version of the game. (more...)
- July 07, 2018
Australia is easily one of the strictest markets for video game certification, with the Australian Classification Review Board taking a dim view of excessive violence, drug taking and over-sexualisation. No content had to be modified so We Happy Few could be released in Australia, so players in that region won't have to experience a neutered or censored version of the game. (more...)
'Plane Bae' says 'there's still hope' for him and mystery woman
- July 06, 2018
During the conversation, Rosie joked that maybe the new seat partner is her life partner in future. "I walked on a plane just ready to get home and ended up sitting next to a lovely girl and had such a great time with on the flight", Euan Holden , who has since been identified, said. (more...)
- July 06, 2018
During the conversation, Rosie joked that maybe the new seat partner is her life partner in future. "I walked on a plane just ready to get home and ended up sitting next to a lovely girl and had such a great time with on the flight", Euan Holden , who has since been identified, said. (more...)
Samsung foldable Galaxy X rumors: curved 6000mAh battery, CES 2019 reveal
- July 06, 2018
A woman tries out augmented reality glasses with the new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus mobile during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2018. There's also the Galaxy Tab S4 which could also be announced on the same date. Samsung is expected to only manufacture between 300,000 and 500,000 units of its foldable smartphone. (more...)
- July 06, 2018
A woman tries out augmented reality glasses with the new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus mobile during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2018. There's also the Galaxy Tab S4 which could also be announced on the same date. Samsung is expected to only manufacture between 300,000 and 500,000 units of its foldable smartphone. (more...)
Intel halts 5G modem work after Apple decides not to use it
- July 06, 2018
Apple was Intel's main client for its combined Wi-Fi, 5G, and Bluetooth chips and after this notification, the chipmaker is expected to shelve the product and stop the development process. Apple is also reportedly planning to dump Intel's x86 chips in favor of its own custom-designed processors in at least some Macs sometime in the same year. (more...)
- July 06, 2018
Apple was Intel's main client for its combined Wi-Fi, 5G, and Bluetooth chips and after this notification, the chipmaker is expected to shelve the product and stop the development process. Apple is also reportedly planning to dump Intel's x86 chips in favor of its own custom-designed processors in at least some Macs sometime in the same year. (more...)
Which of the rumored new iPhone colors appeals to you most?
- July 06, 2018
Apple has selected Pegatron as the primary manufacturer of its three new iPhones set for release this fall, reports the Taipei Times. Last year, Apple released their most advanced phone yet, the iPhone X . Considering the popularity of transparent case mods for the Nintendo Switch , I really don't think that's too much to ask. LG Display might be ramping up its OLED production, just for Apple to use these screens in its upcoming iPhone lineup, which is said to include two models that ... (more...)
- July 06, 2018
Apple has selected Pegatron as the primary manufacturer of its three new iPhones set for release this fall, reports the Taipei Times. Last year, Apple released their most advanced phone yet, the iPhone X . Considering the popularity of transparent case mods for the Nintendo Switch , I really don't think that's too much to ask. LG Display might be ramping up its OLED production, just for Apple to use these screens in its upcoming iPhone lineup, which is said to include two models that ... (more...)
Honor 10 GT announced with 8GB of RAM, GPU Turbo software
- July 05, 2018
There's some power-related features on the software side, too, including something called GPU Turbo that'll reportedly increase performance by up to 60 percent while also lowering battery consumption by up to 30 percent. The phone's display is a 5.8-inch, 2280 x 1080 LCD with an extremely high screen to body ratio. As of now, there is no information about the pricing of Honor 10 GT and Honor V10 GT smartphones. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
There's some power-related features on the software side, too, including something called GPU Turbo that'll reportedly increase performance by up to 60 percent while also lowering battery consumption by up to 30 percent. The phone's display is a 5.8-inch, 2280 x 1080 LCD with an extremely high screen to body ratio. As of now, there is no information about the pricing of Honor 10 GT and Honor V10 GT smartphones. (more...)
California King: LeBron James goes Hollywood; 'Boogie' a Warrior
- July 05, 2018
Ball told TMZ Sports he's not anxious about the defending champion Warriors getting even stronger with the addition of free agent center DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins . However, that's not all the outspoken patriarch of the Ball family had to say about James. However, there is no guarantee any of them will join LeBron in the City of Angels next year. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
Ball told TMZ Sports he's not anxious about the defending champion Warriors getting even stronger with the addition of free agent center DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins . However, that's not all the outspoken patriarch of the Ball family had to say about James. However, there is no guarantee any of them will join LeBron in the City of Angels next year. (more...)
Comcast alerts Xfinity Mobile customers of increased video and hotspot restrictions
- July 05, 2018
The service now defaults all video to 480p resolution when streaming over cellular data. The company announced it is "establishing 480p as the default resolution for streaming video over cellular data on Xfinity Mobile , which is consistent with standard unlimited plans across carriers". (more...)
- July 05, 2018
The service now defaults all video to 480p resolution when streaming over cellular data. The company announced it is "establishing 480p as the default resolution for streaming video over cellular data on Xfinity Mobile , which is consistent with standard unlimited plans across carriers". (more...)
Starfield could be a cross-gen game says Betheda’s Todd Howard
- July 04, 2018
Bethesda revealed that the upcoming new entry to the Fallout franchise, Fallout 76 , will not offer console cross-play, and gamers should be able to guess who is preventing the feature from happening. Once a dreamlike feature, cross-play allows for people to take their game across platforms. In a joint commercial, two players are shown playing Minecraft together from the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch . (more...)
- July 04, 2018
Bethesda revealed that the upcoming new entry to the Fallout franchise, Fallout 76 , will not offer console cross-play, and gamers should be able to guess who is preventing the feature from happening. Once a dreamlike feature, cross-play allows for people to take their game across platforms. In a joint commercial, two players are shown playing Minecraft together from the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch . (more...)
16-lens camera maker Light developing 9-lens smartphone
- July 04, 2018
The objective of the second lens for these smartphones is to help with zooming and to measure the depth of field, giving users the ability to create blurred backgrounds during the shot. Besides having an investor like Foxconn, Light also is familiar with Android since the open source OS drives the L16 camera . The smartphone's 40MP sensor is an RGB one, the 20MP one is a monochrome sensor, while the 8MP is the telephoto lens. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
The objective of the second lens for these smartphones is to help with zooming and to measure the depth of field, giving users the ability to create blurred backgrounds during the shot. Besides having an investor like Foxconn, Light also is familiar with Android since the open source OS drives the L16 camera . The smartphone's 40MP sensor is an RGB one, the 20MP one is a monochrome sensor, while the 8MP is the telephoto lens. (more...)
Asus launches ZenFone 5Z in India at a highly aggressive price
- July 04, 2018
The Mi 8 is also the first phone in the world with dual-band Global Positioning System (purported improved accuracy of 3 to 5 times). Expected Price: Rs 30,000 onwards The Zenfone 5Z will be the second smartphone to be available in India with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
The Mi 8 is also the first phone in the world with dual-band Global Positioning System (purported improved accuracy of 3 to 5 times). Expected Price: Rs 30,000 onwards The Zenfone 5Z will be the second smartphone to be available in India with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. (more...)
Shenmue I & II Release Date Set For August
- July 04, 2018
The re-release will stay true to the originals with modernized features including fully scalable screen resolution, choice of modern or classic control schemes, PC graphics options, an updated user interface and the option to enjoy either the original Japanese or English voiceovers. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
The re-release will stay true to the originals with modernized features including fully scalable screen resolution, choice of modern or classic control schemes, PC graphics options, an updated user interface and the option to enjoy either the original Japanese or English voiceovers. (more...)
Facebook is Shutting Down Hello, tbh, and Moves Apps
- July 04, 2018
All three apps will have their user data erased from existence within 90 days, according to Facebook . "We know some people are still using these apps and will be disappointed - and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support", the post added. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
All three apps will have their user data erased from existence within 90 days, according to Facebook . "We know some people are still using these apps and will be disappointed - and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support", the post added. (more...)
Samsung phone bug secretly shares your photos with rando contacts
- July 04, 2018
A Samsung spokesperson says the company is looking into the issue but claims they have not found it to be a software or hardware problem. In the meantime, for Samsung owners concerned that their phone might be sending sensitive pics to random contacts, there are now two main fixes to this. (more...)
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- July 04, 2018
A Samsung spokesperson says the company is looking into the issue but claims they have not found it to be a software or hardware problem. In the meantime, for Samsung owners concerned that their phone might be sending sensitive pics to random contacts, there are now two main fixes to this. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy On6 with ‘Infinity Display’ launched in India: Price, full specifications
- July 04, 2018
The Samsung Galaxy On6 is only the second Galaxy smartphone with an Infinity Display that the company has priced under the Rs.15,000 mark in the Indian market. The front camera also doubles up as face unlock. The main thing from stopping me from buying a Samsung tablet has also disappeared from the front - the home button. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
The Samsung Galaxy On6 is only the second Galaxy smartphone with an Infinity Display that the company has priced under the Rs.15,000 mark in the Indian market. The front camera also doubles up as face unlock. The main thing from stopping me from buying a Samsung tablet has also disappeared from the front - the home button. (more...)
Google reportedly allows outside app developers to read people's Gmails
- July 03, 2018
According to the sources, this "revelation" is nothing new within the industry as it is standard practice for most companies. The first is Return Path , an app that analyzes inboxes of users who have signed up for one of the free apps in its partner network using a Gmail, Microsoft Corp. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
According to the sources, this "revelation" is nothing new within the industry as it is standard practice for most companies. The first is Return Path , an app that analyzes inboxes of users who have signed up for one of the free apps in its partner network using a Gmail, Microsoft Corp. (more...)
Facebook’s Privacy Blunders Continue - Company Reports a New Bug That Unblocked People
- July 03, 2018
It should be noted that in the week or so this bug remained active, a large majority of users had only a single person from their blocked list temporarily unblocked. "We know that the ability to block someone is important, and we'd like to apologise", Egan said. Blocking also automatically unfriends them if the users were previously friends. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
It should be noted that in the week or so this bug remained active, a large majority of users had only a single person from their blocked list temporarily unblocked. "We know that the ability to block someone is important, and we'd like to apologise", Egan said. Blocking also automatically unfriends them if the users were previously friends. (more...)
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