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Redmi Snapdragon 855 flagship leaked in hands-on video
- April 14, 2019
Redmi's smartphones ship with Xiaomi's MIUI Android overlay, so the same will happen with this device as well, as MIUI 10 will come pre-installed. He not only confirmed their upcoming phone will support the popular game but also dissed another "Pro" device that can't run it. (more...)
- April 14, 2019
Redmi's smartphones ship with Xiaomi's MIUI Android overlay, so the same will happen with this device as well, as MIUI 10 will come pre-installed. He not only confirmed their upcoming phone will support the popular game but also dissed another "Pro" device that can't run it. (more...)
Acer ConceptD products pack serious creative chops - and serious prices
- April 13, 2019
Some of those products were aimed at students, such as the Acer Chromebook 715, while the Predator CG437P UHD monitor is for gaming enthusiasts. Moving on, the ConceptD 9 is a notebook that graphic designers in particular may be interested in. We have seen this hinge mechanism used previously by Acer since the R-Series convertibles it debuted back in 2014. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
Some of those products were aimed at students, such as the Acer Chromebook 715, while the Predator CG437P UHD monitor is for gaming enthusiasts. Moving on, the ConceptD 9 is a notebook that graphic designers in particular may be interested in. We have seen this hinge mechanism used previously by Acer since the R-Series convertibles it debuted back in 2014. (more...)
Nintendo Labo VR Kit released: Here’s what you get
- April 13, 2019
Will you be picking up the Nintendo Labo VR Kit? Not only does it include the VR Googles - as they're officially called by the big N - but it also includes the Toy-Con Blaster, Camera, Bird, Wind Pedal, and Elephant, all of which are attachments for the VR Googles that allow for various games. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
Will you be picking up the Nintendo Labo VR Kit? Not only does it include the VR Googles - as they're officially called by the big N - but it also includes the Toy-Con Blaster, Camera, Bird, Wind Pedal, and Elephant, all of which are attachments for the VR Googles that allow for various games. (more...)
WhatsApp’s upcoming feature will let you ignore your archived chats…for good
- April 13, 2019
Now, WhatsApp seems to be planning to add this feature. That aside, there will also be a new Archived cell that shows all the chats that have been archived. And, finally WhatsApp is looking testing the feature on the beta version. " Ignore Archived Chats " will be available in the notifications menu of WhatsApp . (more...)
- April 13, 2019
Now, WhatsApp seems to be planning to add this feature. That aside, there will also be a new Archived cell that shows all the chats that have been archived. And, finally WhatsApp is looking testing the feature on the beta version. " Ignore Archived Chats " will be available in the notifications menu of WhatsApp . (more...)
Final production C7 Corvette, a 2019 Z06, to be auctioned in June
- April 13, 2019
It's just the thing to make the hearts of Corvette fans race: A new rendition of the classic sports auto is coming. Chevrolet has been toying with the idea of a mid-engine Corvette since the 1960s, but has stuck to the front-engine layout since the first one went on sale in 1953, despite the limitations of the design. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
It's just the thing to make the hearts of Corvette fans race: A new rendition of the classic sports auto is coming. Chevrolet has been toying with the idea of a mid-engine Corvette since the 1960s, but has stuck to the front-engine layout since the first one went on sale in 1953, despite the limitations of the design. (more...)
Millionaire plans to turn a private island into real-life PUBG map
- April 13, 2019
We're not joking - an anonymous millionaire is reportedly looking to setup a real-world 100-person battle royale experience on a private island with a £100,000 jackpot for the victor. Would-be gamemakers, who should have experience in large-scale event and set design, will need to apply by 22 April, with successful applicants notified by 10 May. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
We're not joking - an anonymous millionaire is reportedly looking to setup a real-world 100-person battle royale experience on a private island with a £100,000 jackpot for the victor. Would-be gamemakers, who should have experience in large-scale event and set design, will need to apply by 22 April, with successful applicants notified by 10 May. (more...)
Burger King pulls Vietnamese burger advert
- April 13, 2019
Burger King New Zealand has apologised for and removed a short Instagram video created to promote its Vietnamese Sweet Chilli Tendercrisp burger, as Burger King apology continues to go viral on Weibo in China. "I was watching it thinking there must be some kind of layered twist ― only to realise, no, there was no twist, it really was that base level". Burger King did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
Burger King New Zealand has apologised for and removed a short Instagram video created to promote its Vietnamese Sweet Chilli Tendercrisp burger, as Burger King apology continues to go viral on Weibo in China. "I was watching it thinking there must be some kind of layered twist ― only to realise, no, there was no twist, it really was that base level". Burger King did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (more...)
Facebook Messenger might soon be re-integrated into the main app
- April 13, 2019
A Facebook spokeswoman said that the company did not have any additional details to share at this time. Of course, this would not be the first time Facebook used Messenger's features as such. Namely, the ability to send and receive messages, while reactions, calls, and photos might remain exclusive to Messenger . As of right now, there is no information regarding when the update may come. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
A Facebook spokeswoman said that the company did not have any additional details to share at this time. Of course, this would not be the first time Facebook used Messenger's features as such. Namely, the ability to send and receive messages, while reactions, calls, and photos might remain exclusive to Messenger . As of right now, there is no information regarding when the update may come. (more...)
Most Pixel buyers are jumping ship from Samsung, study shows
- April 13, 2019
It's been awhile since we've talked about the Google Pixel 3 . Perhaps the Pixel shows a new direction for the consumer market, seeking faster security updates, a stick interface or better hang for their buck vs having the later brand recognised phone. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
It's been awhile since we've talked about the Google Pixel 3 . Perhaps the Pixel shows a new direction for the consumer market, seeking faster security updates, a stick interface or better hang for their buck vs having the later brand recognised phone. (more...)
Xiaomi teases Redmi Y3 with 32MP selfie camera, launch imminent
- April 13, 2019
The two phones have proved to be winners for the company globally as well. This, along with the fact that companies like ASUS , Realme , and Motorola also started releasing competitively priced devices that matched and even exceeded the value for money quotient that used to be Xiaomi's forte made several people question Xiaomi's future in the country. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
The two phones have proved to be winners for the company globally as well. This, along with the fact that companies like ASUS , Realme , and Motorola also started releasing competitively priced devices that matched and even exceeded the value for money quotient that used to be Xiaomi's forte made several people question Xiaomi's future in the country. (more...)
Google's Anthos to help businesses in easy cloud migration
- April 13, 2019
Google applied artificial intelligence to numerous services offered through Google Cloud for Retail. Google today unveiled a handful of new cloud services created to simplify common tasks in the data analytics workflow, including a beta of a new data integration and ETL service called Cloud Data Fusion, the capability to leverage BitQuery from a spreadsheet interface, and the addition of Tensorflow machine learning capabilities to BigQuery ML, among others. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
Google applied artificial intelligence to numerous services offered through Google Cloud for Retail. Google today unveiled a handful of new cloud services created to simplify common tasks in the data analytics workflow, including a beta of a new data integration and ETL service called Cloud Data Fusion, the capability to leverage BitQuery from a spreadsheet interface, and the addition of Tensorflow machine learning capabilities to BigQuery ML, among others. (more...)
Mobile relaunches its TV service with an AI viewing guide
- April 13, 2019
T-Mobile customers get a $10 monthly discount, though the company said the service would be offered to non-customers only for a limited time. T-Mobile is announcing Satellite Freedom, pledging to pay customers' early termination contract fees for Dish and AT&T-owned DirecTV customers, up to $500, when they switch to TVision Home . (more...)
- April 13, 2019
T-Mobile customers get a $10 monthly discount, though the company said the service would be offered to non-customers only for a limited time. T-Mobile is announcing Satellite Freedom, pledging to pay customers' early termination contract fees for Dish and AT&T-owned DirecTV customers, up to $500, when they switch to TVision Home . (more...)
Google Assistant can now read your calendar
- April 13, 2019
The content stream can be chosen to be ordered by relevance, or the time it was posted. In terms of functionality , Google Currents will retain many social media featres, such as when an employee posts something, others within the enterprise will be able to comment, provide feedback, and pose questions - all in the same digital place. (more...)
- April 13, 2019
The content stream can be chosen to be ordered by relevance, or the time it was posted. In terms of functionality , Google Currents will retain many social media featres, such as when an employee posts something, others within the enterprise will be able to comment, provide feedback, and pose questions - all in the same digital place. (more...)
NVIDIA Releases Ray-Tracing Driver For GeForce GTX Cards
- April 13, 2019
According to Walker, Nvidia hasn't been focused on bringing SLI support to ray tracing. Shadow of the Tomb Raider , appropriately, confines its ray tracing to shadows. However, there are still a few interesting things to note here, namely how well our current best graphics card for 1080p victor, the GTX 1660 Ti , compares with Nvidia's much more expensive GTX 1080 . (more...)
- April 13, 2019
According to Walker, Nvidia hasn't been focused on bringing SLI support to ray tracing. Shadow of the Tomb Raider , appropriately, confines its ray tracing to shadows. However, there are still a few interesting things to note here, namely how well our current best graphics card for 1080p victor, the GTX 1660 Ti , compares with Nvidia's much more expensive GTX 1080 . (more...)
You Can use Android Smartphone as a Physical Security Key
- April 12, 2019
That's where it got tricky for me, your Google Account have 2 lists of devices, one in your Google Account settings and one in the Google Play Store and I don't know which list it uses. Any device with an active Bluetooth feature and Android 7.0 version is eligible to use as the physical security key. With that being said, it should come as no surprise that the Android parent is updating Google Play Services on a regular basis. (more...)
- April 12, 2019
That's where it got tricky for me, your Google Account have 2 lists of devices, one in your Google Account settings and one in the Google Play Store and I don't know which list it uses. Any device with an active Bluetooth feature and Android 7.0 version is eligible to use as the physical security key. With that being said, it should come as no surprise that the Android parent is updating Google Play Services on a regular basis. (more...)
Facebook will use artificial intelligence to stop notifications about the dead
- April 12, 2019
Legacy contacts will be able to moderate the new tribute section, limiting who can post or see posts on that page. It will keep the profile from showing up in places where they may cause distress, such as recommending the deceased be invited to an event. (more...)
- April 12, 2019
Legacy contacts will be able to moderate the new tribute section, limiting who can post or see posts on that page. It will keep the profile from showing up in places where they may cause distress, such as recommending the deceased be invited to an event. (more...)
Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy A80
- April 11, 2019
Samsung has finally published the United States prices for the Galaxy S10 repairs, revealing how much it costs to replace a shattered front screen or back panel on the company's latest flagship. It's a clever execution, we'll admit, but it remains to be seen how the mechanism will fare after a year or two of use. Further, the Galaxy A70 includes 6GB or 8GB of RAM as well as 128GB of onboard storage. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Samsung has finally published the United States prices for the Galaxy S10 repairs, revealing how much it costs to replace a shattered front screen or back panel on the company's latest flagship. It's a clever execution, we'll admit, but it remains to be seen how the mechanism will fare after a year or two of use. Further, the Galaxy A70 includes 6GB or 8GB of RAM as well as 128GB of onboard storage. (more...)
U.S. House approves net neutrality bill but legislation faces long odds
- April 11, 2019
Its passage represents a victory for Democrats, technology companies and consumer advocacy groups who have loudly protested the FCC's repeal of the rules, but it may only be a symbolic victory. Republicans oppose the effort arguing it would grant the FCC too much authority over the internet and deter private sector investment. California and some other states have adopted their own net neutrality rules but they are on hold pending the outcome of the challenge to Pai's order. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Its passage represents a victory for Democrats, technology companies and consumer advocacy groups who have loudly protested the FCC's repeal of the rules, but it may only be a symbolic victory. Republicans oppose the effort arguing it would grant the FCC too much authority over the internet and deter private sector investment. California and some other states have adopted their own net neutrality rules but they are on hold pending the outcome of the challenge to Pai's order. (more...)
Qualcomm takes aim at Intel and Nvidia with Cloud AI 100 chip
- April 11, 2019
Snapdragon 730 chipset is the successor to the Snapdragon 710 announced a year ago. It is built on an 8nm process. The Snapdragon X15 LTE Modem handles LTE download speeds as fast as 800Mbps. The Snapdragon 730 SoC also comes with many firsts in its segment, such as support for Apt-X adaptive codec, fouth-gen Qualcomm AI engine, and a Wi-Fi 6 ready modem. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Snapdragon 730 chipset is the successor to the Snapdragon 710 announced a year ago. It is built on an 8nm process. The Snapdragon X15 LTE Modem handles LTE download speeds as fast as 800Mbps. The Snapdragon 730 SoC also comes with many firsts in its segment, such as support for Apt-X adaptive codec, fouth-gen Qualcomm AI engine, and a Wi-Fi 6 ready modem. (more...)
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