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Google Pixel 3 XL Goes On Sale Before Official Launch
- October 08, 2018
Google is expected to have a couple of accessories available for the Pixel Slate to help you get things done. Google Pixel 3 XL units are retailing for, 030 on a Hong Kong Retailer's website, ahead of the official launch on October 9 in NY. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Google is expected to have a couple of accessories available for the Pixel Slate to help you get things done. Google Pixel 3 XL units are retailing for, 030 on a Hong Kong Retailer's website, ahead of the official launch on October 9 in NY. (more...)
Microsoft halts Windows 10 update after users lose files
- October 08, 2018
Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of its October 2018 update for Windows 10 (version 1809), writing in a page dedicated to the update that it would "investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating". If your files are missing, you have been affected by the bug. When the BBC used Microsoft's online chatbot to try to get help with the problem it directed us to a forum relating to a Windows 10 issue from December 2015. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of its October 2018 update for Windows 10 (version 1809), writing in a page dedicated to the update that it would "investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating". If your files are missing, you have been affected by the bug. When the BBC used Microsoft's online chatbot to try to get help with the problem it directed us to a forum relating to a Windows 10 issue from December 2015. (more...)
FACT CHECK: 'Got Another Friend Request from You' Facebook Warning
- October 08, 2018
I had to do the people individually. Facebook really did fess up to a "security issue" a couple of weeks ago, and noted that nearly 50 million accounts may have been affected by it. If you are an avid Facebook user, you've probably noticed that quite a few of the people on your friends' list have been posting that they've gotten hacked. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
I had to do the people individually. Facebook really did fess up to a "security issue" a couple of weeks ago, and noted that nearly 50 million accounts may have been affected by it. If you are an avid Facebook user, you've probably noticed that quite a few of the people on your friends' list have been posting that they've gotten hacked. (more...)
New Pixel 3 models to be not surprising at all
- October 08, 2018
If you look at the sand Pixels, you may likewise see the brilliant orange power button. The renders of the new Pixel devices show them in highly contrasting color choices - black and white. The Google Pixel 3 with 128GB onboard storage bears a price tag of 1,129 CAD and the Google Pixel 3 XL with 128GB onboard storage is priced at 1,259 CAD. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
If you look at the sand Pixels, you may likewise see the brilliant orange power button. The renders of the new Pixel devices show them in highly contrasting color choices - black and white. The Google Pixel 3 with 128GB onboard storage bears a price tag of 1,129 CAD and the Google Pixel 3 XL with 128GB onboard storage is priced at 1,259 CAD. (more...)
Apple's T2 chip makes third-party Mac repairs impossible
- October 08, 2018
The new T2 chip is integrated with the system management controller , image signal processor, audio controller, and SSD controller on the new MacBook Pro and iMac Pro models. This will be the scenario for now although most are expecting technicians to find a workaround at some point. It's a move the flies directly in the face of the growing " Right to Repair " movement in the USA, of which 19 states have legislation under consideration to underpin the movement. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
The new T2 chip is integrated with the system management controller , image signal processor, audio controller, and SSD controller on the new MacBook Pro and iMac Pro models. This will be the scenario for now although most are expecting technicians to find a workaround at some point. It's a move the flies directly in the face of the growing " Right to Repair " movement in the USA, of which 19 states have legislation under consideration to underpin the movement. (more...)
Google Assistant Gets the Ability to Book Cabs From Uber, Ola
- October 07, 2018
Google says support for smart displays is coming at some point in the future. This, of course, is as simple as something like, "Hey Google, get me an Uber ride to Location". This ensures that you don't need to open the cab-hailing app to book a ride anymore. If you want to speed things up, just say which ride-hailing service you want to use within the initial voice query. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Google says support for smart displays is coming at some point in the future. This, of course, is as simple as something like, "Hey Google, get me an Uber ride to Location". This ensures that you don't need to open the cab-hailing app to book a ride anymore. If you want to speed things up, just say which ride-hailing service you want to use within the initial voice query. (more...)
Samsung profit on track to hit record high
- October 07, 2018
Samsung's operating profit reached a fresh high of 17.5 trillion won (15.5 billion USA dollars) in the July-September quarter, up 20.4 percent from a year earlier. Samsung is still snagging record profits, despite slowdown in smartphone sales. The company did not provide detailed data for each business division; as with Samsung, finalized earnings will be made public later in the month. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Samsung's operating profit reached a fresh high of 17.5 trillion won (15.5 billion USA dollars) in the July-September quarter, up 20.4 percent from a year earlier. Samsung is still snagging record profits, despite slowdown in smartphone sales. The company did not provide detailed data for each business division; as with Samsung, finalized earnings will be made public later in the month. (more...)
[H]ardOCP: NIntendo Has Patented a Game Boy Conversion Case for Smartphones
- October 07, 2018
A pair of those will cost you 50 - hopefully this phone case, if it materialises, will come a little cheaper. Filed on March 16, 2018, this patent describes a phone cover that would enclose a smartphone and, via Silconera, "one of the key features of this Game Boy casing is the ability for inputs on the buttons on the casing to be sensed by the touchscreen beneath the buttons". (more...)
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- October 07, 2018
A pair of those will cost you 50 - hopefully this phone case, if it materialises, will come a little cheaper. Filed on March 16, 2018, this patent describes a phone cover that would enclose a smartphone and, via Silconera, "one of the key features of this Game Boy casing is the ability for inputs on the buttons on the casing to be sensed by the touchscreen beneath the buttons". (more...)
Developers Say That PSN Name Changing Will Be Possible Soon
- October 07, 2018
Developers are preparing for Sony to afford PlayStation Network users with the ability to change their names. We'll keep our ears to the ground and update you straight away as soon as we get a hold of any kind of solid time-frame or roadmap for this, and any other, forthcoming system features. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Developers are preparing for Sony to afford PlayStation Network users with the ability to change their names. We'll keep our ears to the ground and update you straight away as soon as we get a hold of any kind of solid time-frame or roadmap for this, and any other, forthcoming system features. (more...)
Microsoft pulls Windows 10 October Update (version 1809)
- October 07, 2018
Other users are reporting issues with Microsoft's Edge browser as well, though that's not as major as personal files being deleted. One of the worst reports saw * a href="https: //answers . It is not yet known exactly what is causing such problems, hence, for now, there is no such any information/statement was declared by the tech giant Microsoft . (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Other users are reporting issues with Microsoft's Edge browser as well, though that's not as major as personal files being deleted. One of the worst reports saw * a href="https: //answers . It is not yet known exactly what is causing such problems, hence, for now, there is no such any information/statement was declared by the tech giant Microsoft . (more...)
Netflix consumes 15% of the world’s global internet traffic
- October 07, 2018
Movie and TV show fans are lapping up so much video content that the category as a whole makes up almost 58 percent of downstream traffic across the entire internet. content which means if you want to see it you have to pirate it. For example, a downloaded copy of Call of Duty Black Ops uses up to 101GB of data, the equivalent of 14 hours of 4K video. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Movie and TV show fans are lapping up so much video content that the category as a whole makes up almost 58 percent of downstream traffic across the entire internet. content which means if you want to see it you have to pirate it. For example, a downloaded copy of Call of Duty Black Ops uses up to 101GB of data, the equivalent of 14 hours of 4K video. (more...)
LG V40 ThinQ with 6.4-inch OLED Display & Five Cameras Launched
- October 07, 2018
Also , V40 is the first phone in the world that lets you take an ultra wide-angle shot or zoom in. What do you think about the LG V40? The fingerprint sensor is located on the rear side and the audio offers Meridian-enabled 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC technology. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Also , V40 is the first phone in the world that lets you take an ultra wide-angle shot or zoom in. What do you think about the LG V40? The fingerprint sensor is located on the rear side and the audio offers Meridian-enabled 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC technology. (more...)
Twitter Introduces Data Saver Mode
- October 06, 2018
Data-saving on Twitter until now meant installing Twitter Lite which is the stripped down version of the app. You can still use the controls beneath to choose how videos and images are loaded over different connections, but this new feature simplifies the process, letting you minimize data usage with a single tap. (more...)
- October 06, 2018
Data-saving on Twitter until now meant installing Twitter Lite which is the stripped down version of the app. You can still use the controls beneath to choose how videos and images are loaded over different connections, but this new feature simplifies the process, letting you minimize data usage with a single tap. (more...)
Google launches Voice Access app, promises Android users hands-free control
- October 05, 2018
Google has a full range of commands on its support page for text editing and touch controls. Rather than limiting your interactions to preset commands through a digital assistant, Voice Access is created to replace every tap on a touchscreen with a voice option. (more...)
- October 05, 2018
Google has a full range of commands on its support page for text editing and touch controls. Rather than limiting your interactions to preset commands through a digital assistant, Voice Access is created to replace every tap on a touchscreen with a voice option. (more...)
Ruby Rose named most risky celebrity to search online
- October 05, 2018
The study was conducted to see which celebrity names, when searched, produced the most website results that carried viruses or malware. The Australian deposes last year's most risky celeb, Avril Lavigne. It's no secret that cybercriminals attempt to use the allure of celebrity to trick unsuspecting consumers into visiting malicious websites that can be used to install malware or steal personal information and passwords. (more...)
- October 05, 2018
The study was conducted to see which celebrity names, when searched, produced the most website results that carried viruses or malware. The Australian deposes last year's most risky celeb, Avril Lavigne. It's no secret that cybercriminals attempt to use the allure of celebrity to trick unsuspecting consumers into visiting malicious websites that can be used to install malware or steal personal information and passwords. (more...)
Nokia 7.1 Goes Official: Marks The Debut of PureDisplay Technology
- October 05, 2018
There's no pricing or availability announcements for the buds as yet, but it's likely they'll be coming alongside the global rollout of the Nokia 7 .1. The rear camera system comprises of a 12MP main sensor with an f 1.8 lens and 1.28um sized pixels and a 5MP secondary one with an f 2.4 aperture lens and 1.12um sized pixels. (more...)
- October 05, 2018
There's no pricing or availability announcements for the buds as yet, but it's likely they'll be coming alongside the global rollout of the Nokia 7 .1. The rear camera system comprises of a 12MP main sensor with an f 1.8 lens and 1.28um sized pixels and a 5MP secondary one with an f 2.4 aperture lens and 1.12um sized pixels. (more...)
Presidential test alert sets American phones buzzing
- October 05, 2018
Many cellphone users may be familiar with alerts they receive as warnings about flash flooding or missing children. It was meant to be tested on 20 September, but this was postponed because of Hurricane Florence. The plaintiffs are also concerned Trump might use the alerts to spread disinformation because IPAWS doesn't regulate the content of the messages. Manhattan plaintiffs are suing President Donald Trump and FEMA Administrator Brock Long. (more...)
- October 05, 2018
Many cellphone users may be familiar with alerts they receive as warnings about flash flooding or missing children. It was meant to be tested on 20 September, but this was postponed because of Hurricane Florence. The plaintiffs are also concerned Trump might use the alerts to spread disinformation because IPAWS doesn't regulate the content of the messages. Manhattan plaintiffs are suing President Donald Trump and FEMA Administrator Brock Long. (more...)
Google Assistant gets a new design on phones
- October 04, 2018
This new visual refresh will make it easier to get things done when you are using your hands, your voice, or a combination of the two. Besides that, Google has also announced support for digital goods and subscriptions, and Google Sign-In for the Assistant. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
This new visual refresh will make it easier to get things done when you are using your hands, your voice, or a combination of the two. Besides that, Google has also announced support for digital goods and subscriptions, and Google Sign-In for the Assistant. (more...)
Google Pixel 3 squeezy tease video hints at Active Edge
- October 04, 2018
Now, the company has asked the rumour mongers how small will be the mini Pixel and also posted a graphic teaser lining multiple un-branded phones in different sizes on a coffee table and the smallest tagged to a keychain. We are also not sure if Google will launch a separate Pixel Mini phone or just a smaller version of the Pixel 3. We might also get to see Qi wireless charging support from both devices to stay tuned to see if this feature ends up being present or not. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
Now, the company has asked the rumour mongers how small will be the mini Pixel and also posted a graphic teaser lining multiple un-branded phones in different sizes on a coffee table and the smallest tagged to a keychain. We are also not sure if Google will launch a separate Pixel Mini phone or just a smaller version of the Pixel 3. We might also get to see Qi wireless charging support from both devices to stay tuned to see if this feature ends up being present or not. (more...)
How to download and install Windows 10 Feature Updates
- October 04, 2018
You can check out how to set it up here. The new feature is available on Android devices only, but iOS users will get it as well. Microsoft Launcher on Android will also gain access to Timeline, allowing you to sync more actions and content to a Windows 10 device. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
You can check out how to set it up here. The new feature is available on Android devices only, but iOS users will get it as well. Microsoft Launcher on Android will also gain access to Timeline, allowing you to sync more actions and content to a Windows 10 device. (more...)
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