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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Hands On: Playing It Safe
- August 09, 2018
Owners of Samsung's Galaxy devices can join the beta "right now", Sweeney said. Naturally, a big Fortnite Mobile reveal during the Note 9 launch is still to be expected, however, thanks to this leaked footage it now appears that the timed exclusive could very well be for all Samsung Galaxy devices, or at least the most recent ones, with phones like the Galaxy S9 and Note 8 , as well as Galaxy Tab S3 tablet potentially also getting in on the Fortnite Mobile action. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Owners of Samsung's Galaxy devices can join the beta "right now", Sweeney said. Naturally, a big Fortnite Mobile reveal during the Note 9 launch is still to be expected, however, thanks to this leaked footage it now appears that the timed exclusive could very well be for all Samsung Galaxy devices, or at least the most recent ones, with phones like the Galaxy S9 and Note 8 , as well as Galaxy Tab S3 tablet potentially also getting in on the Fortnite Mobile action. (more...)
Fornite Battle Royale Turns Into Bloatware On Samsung Note 9!
- August 09, 2018
In the video, it shows that the new Note 9 will feature a golden/yellow S Pen, which will accompany the blue version of the phone . Leaks have shown a similar S Pen to previous releases but it appears that the Note 9 will bring an extra feature with it. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
In the video, it shows that the new Note 9 will feature a golden/yellow S Pen, which will accompany the blue version of the phone . Leaks have shown a similar S Pen to previous releases but it appears that the Note 9 will bring an extra feature with it. (more...)
Xiaomi Mi A2 launches today in India
- August 09, 2018
The Xiaomi smartphone comes with a dual-camera module at its rear comprising a 20MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP secondary sensor with the same aperture. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, IR Blaster, and USB Type-C port. The Redmi 5A comes with 16GB or 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 128GB) with a dedicated card slot. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
The Xiaomi smartphone comes with a dual-camera module at its rear comprising a 20MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP secondary sensor with the same aperture. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, IR Blaster, and USB Type-C port. The Redmi 5A comes with 16GB or 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 128GB) with a dedicated card slot. (more...)
Hiroshima marks 73rd anniversary of atomic bombing in WWII
- August 09, 2018
Tens of thousands of people were killed instantly, and by the end of 1945, about 140,000 had died because of the effects of the attack. About 50,000 people, including Hiroshima residents and representatives from 80 countries, including U.S. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Tens of thousands of people were killed instantly, and by the end of 1945, about 140,000 had died because of the effects of the attack. About 50,000 people, including Hiroshima residents and representatives from 80 countries, including U.S. (more...)
Google Pixel 3 XL live pictures and unboxing video emerge
- August 09, 2018
To make things even more interesting, we now have another leak that puts Google's upcoming Pixel 3 XL front and center. From the unboxing video (mirrored above from a Russian tech blogger's Telegram account) and the additional images we can see that the Google Pixel 3 XL box contains the previously noted Pixel Buds-style USB-C earphones, a 3.5mm adaptor, a USB adapter, and a USB-C cable. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
To make things even more interesting, we now have another leak that puts Google's upcoming Pixel 3 XL front and center. From the unboxing video (mirrored above from a Russian tech blogger's Telegram account) and the additional images we can see that the Google Pixel 3 XL box contains the previously noted Pixel Buds-style USB-C earphones, a 3.5mm adaptor, a USB adapter, and a USB-C cable. (more...)
Special edition of 'Smash Ultimate' comes with a GameCube controller
- August 09, 2018
The retro hero will come partnered with his iconic whip, although his look has been slightly altered, and his echo fighter will be Richter Belmont from the same series. Once the Final Smash Meter is fully charged, players can unleash a less powerful Final Smash attack. Tourney Mode: Up to 32 players can participate in Tourney mode, making it great for parties or events with a lot of people. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
The retro hero will come partnered with his iconic whip, although his look has been slightly altered, and his echo fighter will be Richter Belmont from the same series. Once the Final Smash Meter is fully charged, players can unleash a less powerful Final Smash attack. Tourney Mode: Up to 32 players can participate in Tourney mode, making it great for parties or events with a lot of people. (more...)
Bethesda Nixes Steam in Favor of Its Own Launcher - Fallout 76
- August 08, 2018
The Fallout 76 beta will only be available to those that pre-order the PS4, Xbox One and PC game - and it will come to Microsoft's console first. If Bethesda has its way, the Fallout 76 beta will give players access to the entire game. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
The Fallout 76 beta will only be available to those that pre-order the PS4, Xbox One and PC game - and it will come to Microsoft's console first. If Bethesda has its way, the Fallout 76 beta will give players access to the entire game. (more...)
Students hit with tear gas at road safety protest
- August 08, 2018
Giving in to the demands of student protesters, Bangladesh's Cabinet today approved a new road safety law and promised to consider death penalty for deliberately causing accidents as violent clashes between the demonstrators and police continued to cripple normal life here. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
Giving in to the demands of student protesters, Bangladesh's Cabinet today approved a new road safety law and promised to consider death penalty for deliberately causing accidents as violent clashes between the demonstrators and police continued to cripple normal life here. (more...)
Google finalizes Android P as Android 9 "Pie", launching today
- August 06, 2018
Starting today, the company is pushing out an over-the-air update to Pixel phones to deliver the update. Google has responded to these changes with revamped navigational controls. It's no secret that Google will launch Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones in the coming months, but the exact release date has proved elusive. The first official build of Android 9 has build number PPR1.180610.009 for most of us. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Starting today, the company is pushing out an over-the-air update to Pixel phones to deliver the update. Google has responded to these changes with revamped navigational controls. It's no secret that Google will launch Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones in the coming months, but the exact release date has proved elusive. The first official build of Android 9 has build number PPR1.180610.009 for most of us. (more...)
Virus briefly halts production at iPhone chip-maker TSMC
- August 06, 2018
A critical partner for the launch of the new iPhone the Company is able to volume produce of 7mm chips, which will drive performance while limiting energy usage in the new iPhones. It didn't immediately respond to requests for further information Monday. The outbreak occurred on Friday 3rd August, affecting a number of systems including TSMC's fab tools required for chip fabrication. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
A critical partner for the launch of the new iPhone the Company is able to volume produce of 7mm chips, which will drive performance while limiting energy usage in the new iPhones. It didn't immediately respond to requests for further information Monday. The outbreak occurred on Friday 3rd August, affecting a number of systems including TSMC's fab tools required for chip fabrication. (more...)
Alex Jones hit with bans from Facebook and Apple
- August 06, 2018
The Alex Jones Channel Page, the Alex Jones Page, the InfoWars Page and the Infowars Nightly News Page were removed for violating Facebook's community standards, "including hate speech that attacks or dehumanizes others", the company said. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
The Alex Jones Channel Page, the Alex Jones Page, the InfoWars Page and the Infowars Nightly News Page were removed for violating Facebook's community standards, "including hate speech that attacks or dehumanizes others", the company said. (more...)
Facebook starts internal testing of its dating app
- August 06, 2018
A Twitter user named Jane Manchun Wong shared screenshots of what she uncovered from Facebook's tests. By reverse-engineering the code of Facebook's most recent version of the app, Ms Wong was able to discover hidden features that hadn't yet been turned on. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
A Twitter user named Jane Manchun Wong shared screenshots of what she uncovered from Facebook's tests. By reverse-engineering the code of Facebook's most recent version of the app, Ms Wong was able to discover hidden features that hadn't yet been turned on. (more...)
Google will share your location and your battery status, how about that?
- August 06, 2018
The new battery feature is probably meant as a tool to help users identify if friends are safe and well, as well as a way of knowing how much life might be left in a lost phone, although Google has not commented directly on the feature. The other India-specific feature being tested now for the Google Maps is the real-time bus transit information tool. Click on location sharing from the menu. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
The new battery feature is probably meant as a tool to help users identify if friends are safe and well, as well as a way of knowing how much life might be left in a lost phone, although Google has not commented directly on the feature. The other India-specific feature being tested now for the Google Maps is the real-time bus transit information tool. Click on location sharing from the menu. (more...)
Parents are now paying for their kids to have Fortnite tuition
- August 05, 2018
Logan Werner, an 18-year-old "Fortnite" coach in Roy, Utah, said his dad would never have allowed video game coaching, according to Axios . On an worldwide quest for parental views on the ever-popular co-op video game, The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
Logan Werner, an 18-year-old "Fortnite" coach in Roy, Utah, said his dad would never have allowed video game coaching, according to Axios . On an worldwide quest for parental views on the ever-popular co-op video game, The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. (more...)
Fortnite for Android Not Coming to Google Play: Epic Games
- August 04, 2018
Google has a more open philosophy and allows Android users to download and run third-party apps, but its Google Play store is still the main source of apps for user - a fact reflected in the fact it can continue to take a 30 per cent cut of revenue. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Google has a more open philosophy and allows Android users to download and run third-party apps, but its Google Play store is still the main source of apps for user - a fact reflected in the fact it can continue to take a 30 per cent cut of revenue. (more...)
Google Is Reportedly Working On A Censored Search Engine For China
- August 04, 2018
Internal Google documents, as well as people familiar with the matter, indicate that the US company will launch in China a mobile search engine that blocks websites and search terms China's government objects to, according to The Intercept . (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Internal Google documents, as well as people familiar with the matter, indicate that the US company will launch in China a mobile search engine that blocks websites and search terms China's government objects to, according to The Intercept . (more...)
Huawei passes Apple in smartphone share for the first time
- August 03, 2018
IDC and IHS Markit reported the firm had shipped 54.2 million phones; Canalys estimates it was 54 million. China and the USA are also embroiled in a trade dispute with both nations imposing tariffs on billions of dollars worth of goods and fighting over technology and patents, which analysts said creates significant uncertainty for all of the major smartphone brands. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
IDC and IHS Markit reported the firm had shipped 54.2 million phones; Canalys estimates it was 54 million. China and the USA are also embroiled in a trade dispute with both nations imposing tariffs on billions of dollars worth of goods and fighting over technology and patents, which analysts said creates significant uncertainty for all of the major smartphone brands. (more...)
Samsung pretends Galaxy Note 7 never existed
- August 03, 2018
While the phone is not yet available for pre-order, Samsung did yesterday launch a page which allows you to reserve your place in line for pre-ordering the Note 9. But the official launch is coming next week at Samsung's August 9 Unpacked event, so get your "which rumors were right" Bingo cards ready. We also don't know exactly why the video was posted. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
While the phone is not yet available for pre-order, Samsung did yesterday launch a page which allows you to reserve your place in line for pre-ordering the Note 9. But the official launch is coming next week at Samsung's August 9 Unpacked event, so get your "which rumors were right" Bingo cards ready. We also don't know exactly why the video was posted. (more...)
PS4 Expected To Have Outsold Lifetime Sales Of PS3 Within Months
- August 03, 2018
Sales of PlayStation 4 products were doing "better than expected" as a result of popular gaming titles, Yasuo Imanaka, an analyst at Rakuten Securities in Tokyo, said before the results were announced . Separately, Nintendo Co yesterday said its quarterly net profit jumped 43.9 percent year-on-year to US$275 million, driven by the global popularity of its Switch console and game titles. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
Sales of PlayStation 4 products were doing "better than expected" as a result of popular gaming titles, Yasuo Imanaka, an analyst at Rakuten Securities in Tokyo, said before the results were announced . Separately, Nintendo Co yesterday said its quarterly net profit jumped 43.9 percent year-on-year to US$275 million, driven by the global popularity of its Switch console and game titles. (more...)
Motorola Z3 hands-on: Motorola's latest smartphone, brought to you by Verizon
- August 03, 2018
In regards to the pricing of the 5G Moto Mod , Motorola is yet to confirm any details but it will not be available for the general public until the beginning of 2019. The Moto Z3 comes with Turbopower support. On the front side , there's an 8MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture. Up front, there's an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/2.0 aperture. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
In regards to the pricing of the 5G Moto Mod , Motorola is yet to confirm any details but it will not be available for the general public until the beginning of 2019. The Moto Z3 comes with Turbopower support. On the front side , there's an 8MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture. Up front, there's an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/2.0 aperture. (more...)
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