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Hongmeng OS: Huawei founder promises a ‘faster’ Android alternative
- July 08, 2019
Huawei ban: Winners, losers, and what's at stake (a whole lot) ZDNet's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow talk with Karen Roby about how the security and trade brouhaha impacts everything from the future of regional carriers and the bottom lines of tech giants to 5G's prospects and consumer's pocketbooks. (more...)
- July 08, 2019
Huawei ban: Winners, losers, and what's at stake (a whole lot) ZDNet's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow talk with Karen Roby about how the security and trade brouhaha impacts everything from the future of regional carriers and the bottom lines of tech giants to 5G's prospects and consumer's pocketbooks. (more...)
Ford GT Mk II Breaks Cover At Goodwood
- July 08, 2019
Ford has revealed a track-only version of its GT supercar that uses a ramped up version of the 3.5-litre EcoBoost producing 700hp, making it faster than the Le Mans-winning racer that inspired its setup. A high-capacity air-to-air intercooler, coupled with a temperature-controlled water spray system, cools the charge air forced through engine. A fixed low ride height and five-way adjustable Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers compensate for the loss. (more...)
- July 08, 2019
Ford has revealed a track-only version of its GT supercar that uses a ramped up version of the 3.5-litre EcoBoost producing 700hp, making it faster than the Le Mans-winning racer that inspired its setup. A high-capacity air-to-air intercooler, coupled with a temperature-controlled water spray system, cools the charge air forced through engine. A fixed low ride height and five-way adjustable Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers compensate for the loss. (more...)
Redmi 7A vs Realme C2: 'Desh ke' budget phones
- July 08, 2019
The Redmi K20 Pro , on the other hand, starts at approximately Rs 25,000 in China, while the top-end model costs around Rs 30,000. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched the Redmi 7A in India. The triple rear camera setup of the Redmi K20 has a 48MP Sony IMX582 primary sensor. The Realme phone is available in 2GB/3GB RAM options and 16GB/32GB storage. (more...)
- July 08, 2019
The Redmi K20 Pro , on the other hand, starts at approximately Rs 25,000 in China, while the top-end model costs around Rs 30,000. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched the Redmi 7A in India. The triple rear camera setup of the Redmi K20 has a 48MP Sony IMX582 primary sensor. The Realme phone is available in 2GB/3GB RAM options and 16GB/32GB storage. (more...)
'Gears 5' (ALL) Versus Multiplayer Tech Test In Two Weeks, Details
- July 08, 2019
Available to Game Pass subscribers (including PC) and those that pre-ordered Gears 5 , players will have the opportunity to try three multiplayer modes as developer The Coalition stress-tests servers and seek "valuable feedback". Players on the latter only need to be subscribed to Xbox Game Pass to gain access on either platform. Tour of Duty: Experience a mini Tour of Duty , where you'll complete Medals to unlock exclusive Tester Weapon Skins to take into Gears 5 . (more...)
- July 08, 2019
Available to Game Pass subscribers (including PC) and those that pre-ordered Gears 5 , players will have the opportunity to try three multiplayer modes as developer The Coalition stress-tests servers and seek "valuable feedback". Players on the latter only need to be subscribed to Xbox Game Pass to gain access on either platform. Tour of Duty: Experience a mini Tour of Duty , where you'll complete Medals to unlock exclusive Tester Weapon Skins to take into Gears 5 . (more...)
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A refresh for 2019 arrives with a whimper
- July 07, 2019
Some time ago we talked about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), announcement of which was planned in the near future, writes the Chronicle.info with reference to iLenta. This new model provides a kids friendly interface and a lot of fun activities which will keep the children are engaged. The Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab A is available only in certain regions. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Some time ago we talked about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), announcement of which was planned in the near future, writes the Chronicle.info with reference to iLenta. This new model provides a kids friendly interface and a lot of fun activities which will keep the children are engaged. The Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab A is available only in certain regions. (more...)
NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super and RTX 2060 Super performance analysis
- July 07, 2019
The 2060 and 2070 cards are going to be launched on July 9. The Radeon RX 5700 will be priced starting at just $349, a $30 discount from the original $379 price, while the XT model will be priced at $399, or a $50 savings from the original $449 price. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
The 2060 and 2070 cards are going to be launched on July 9. The Radeon RX 5700 will be priced starting at just $349, a $30 discount from the original $379 price, while the XT model will be priced at $399, or a $50 savings from the original $449 price. (more...)
Armored Mewtwo Set to Appear in Pokémon GO
- July 07, 2019
Finally, Australian gamers will get to tackle Armored Mewtwo from 6 AM AEST on Thursday, July 11. As Armored Mewtwo is still only a Psychic-type Pokemon , despite its metallic protection, your best options to give it a good fight are Dark, Bug, and Ghost-types. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Finally, Australian gamers will get to tackle Armored Mewtwo from 6 AM AEST on Thursday, July 11. As Armored Mewtwo is still only a Psychic-type Pokemon , despite its metallic protection, your best options to give it a good fight are Dark, Bug, and Ghost-types. (more...)
Fake Samsung app with 10 million downloads charges for free firmware
- July 07, 2019
Falling on the same line, a new report from CSIS Security Group reveals that a fake app called ' Updates for Samsung ' has been downloaded on a device by over 10 million users. In addition, now they need to pay money for update , which is supposed to be free of charge. Meanwhile, there are several other advanced email apps in the Google Play Store , and one of the most popular is developed by Microsoft. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Falling on the same line, a new report from CSIS Security Group reveals that a fake app called ' Updates for Samsung ' has been downloaded on a device by over 10 million users. In addition, now they need to pay money for update , which is supposed to be free of charge. Meanwhile, there are several other advanced email apps in the Google Play Store , and one of the most popular is developed by Microsoft. (more...)
Samsung faces hot steam over water-restraint smartphone ads in Australia
- July 07, 2019
Water-resistant phones can usually survive a brief, accidental dunk in fresh water - but that's entirely different from swimming with a phone in hand, for example, where liquid is being forced through a device's seams at high pressure. However, a test conducted by US Magazine Consumer Reports in the same year debunked Samsung's water-resistant claims after it failed one of its immersion tests. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Water-resistant phones can usually survive a brief, accidental dunk in fresh water - but that's entirely different from swimming with a phone in hand, for example, where liquid is being forced through a device's seams at high pressure. However, a test conducted by US Magazine Consumer Reports in the same year debunked Samsung's water-resistant claims after it failed one of its immersion tests. (more...)
Sony announces WF-1000XM3 ‘truly wireless’ earbuds with active noise cancellation
- July 07, 2019
The original 2017 tin-can-esque model was plagued by the typical first-generation woes: connection issues, poor battery life, audio delays, etc. There's no linked system where one earbud is at the mercy of the other, which was common among early true wireless earbuds . (more...)
- July 07, 2019
The original 2017 tin-can-esque model was plagued by the typical first-generation woes: connection issues, poor battery life, audio delays, etc. There's no linked system where one earbud is at the mercy of the other, which was common among early true wireless earbuds . (more...)
Redmi K20, K20 Pro India Launch Date Scheduled for July 17
- July 06, 2019
In fact, the K20 and K20 Pro have already managed to reach the 1 million units' sales milestone a month after their launch in China. The K20 Pro has 27W fast charging support, while the K20 has 18W fast charging. If Xiaomi does indeed launch the Redmi K20 Pro in India at this price, it will be the cheapest smartphone with Qualcomm's flagship SoC. The phone comes with a pop-up camera at the front that houses a 20MP camera. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
In fact, the K20 and K20 Pro have already managed to reach the 1 million units' sales milestone a month after their launch in China. The K20 Pro has 27W fast charging support, while the K20 has 18W fast charging. If Xiaomi does indeed launch the Redmi K20 Pro in India at this price, it will be the cheapest smartphone with Qualcomm's flagship SoC. The phone comes with a pop-up camera at the front that houses a 20MP camera. (more...)
Apple is Reportedly Working on a New Keyboard For Future MacBooks
- July 06, 2019
If Apple does indeed ditch the Butterfly keyboards , it'll be one of the most significant shifts to the company's product line in years. A new report seems to imply that Apple's efforts at fixing the butterfly keyboard aren't enough. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
If Apple does indeed ditch the Butterfly keyboards , it'll be one of the most significant shifts to the company's product line in years. A new report seems to imply that Apple's efforts at fixing the butterfly keyboard aren't enough. (more...)
Nokia 9 PureView set to launch in India soon
- July 06, 2019
When Nokia revealed the 9 PureView with its unique camera arrangement, people thought it couldnt get any weirder. While there hasn't been any official release date of the phone , it's now officially coming soon in India. The chipset on the smartphone comes mated to a 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage. Other important features of Nokia 9 PureView include in-display fingerprint sensor, Qi wireless charging, and IP67 certification. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
When Nokia revealed the 9 PureView with its unique camera arrangement, people thought it couldnt get any weirder. While there hasn't been any official release date of the phone , it's now officially coming soon in India. The chipset on the smartphone comes mated to a 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage. Other important features of Nokia 9 PureView include in-display fingerprint sensor, Qi wireless charging, and IP67 certification. (more...)
Evidence continues to pile up for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
- July 05, 2019
Social Club , the online network that ties together GTA Online and RDR Online, could be teasing a Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port. As we said in our review, Red Dead Redemption 2 is arguably "the best game of the past five years". Officially, bosses refuse to be drawn on the situation with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick unwilling to comment on the possibility of a Red Dead 2 PC version. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Social Club , the online network that ties together GTA Online and RDR Online, could be teasing a Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port. As we said in our review, Red Dead Redemption 2 is arguably "the best game of the past five years". Officially, bosses refuse to be drawn on the situation with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick unwilling to comment on the possibility of a Red Dead 2 PC version. (more...)
Social media users freak as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp hit by outages
- July 05, 2019
According to DownDetector , the issues started at around 14:49 BST, and are affecting users across the United Kingdom and parts of the US, The Mirror reports. According to an worldwide website, rather than a total or global outage , the Facebook issue appears to be specific to certain features. Facebook and Instagram seem to be down, at the moment, but not entirely. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
According to DownDetector , the issues started at around 14:49 BST, and are affecting users across the United Kingdom and parts of the US, The Mirror reports. According to an worldwide website, rather than a total or global outage , the Facebook issue appears to be specific to certain features. Facebook and Instagram seem to be down, at the moment, but not entirely. (more...)
Sony premium noise-canceling headphones get a massive discount on Amazon (refurb)
- July 05, 2019
The WF-1000XM3 features a new refreshed design compared to the previous products in the series, longer battery life and improved noise cancellation feature. Put the outside world on hold - this is all about you and your music. Up to 24 hours with Noise Cancelling on (6h x 3 charges) and up to 32 hours with Noise Cancelling off (8h x 3 charges). (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The WF-1000XM3 features a new refreshed design compared to the previous products in the series, longer battery life and improved noise cancellation feature. Put the outside world on hold - this is all about you and your music. Up to 24 hours with Noise Cancelling on (6h x 3 charges) and up to 32 hours with Noise Cancelling off (8h x 3 charges). (more...)
Vivo Launches New Massive Battery Smartphone Z1 Pro in India
- July 05, 2019
This is a lot more elegant solution compared to the notch. This one is more affordable but with only a Snapdragon 845 processor. This 10 nm chip comprises of four Kryo 360 Gold performance cores and four power-efficient Kryo 360 Silver cores. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
This is a lot more elegant solution compared to the notch. This one is more affordable but with only a Snapdragon 845 processor. This 10 nm chip comprises of four Kryo 360 Gold performance cores and four power-efficient Kryo 360 Silver cores. (more...)
Sony swaps PES for Detroit Deluxe Edition in weak July PS+ freebies
- July 05, 2019
Sony has changed its PS Plus July offerings. This is honestly an odd last minute substitution that doesn't really happen. regardless, I know that I am more personally interested in the free copy of Detroit and Heavy Rain that Pro Evolution Soccer . (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Sony has changed its PS Plus July offerings. This is honestly an odd last minute substitution that doesn't really happen. regardless, I know that I am more personally interested in the free copy of Detroit and Heavy Rain that Pro Evolution Soccer . (more...)
CAD renders of iPhone 11's camera housing leak online
- July 05, 2019
It's already been suggested by some analysts that Apple needs to make a special iPhone model just for China in order to address the specific needs of Chinese users, moving away from its "one-size-fits-all" approach to product design. Earlier, the company had manufactured a dual-SIM iPhone model only for the region. As sensible as this move seems, it's highly unlikely we see something like this happen, at least not any time soon. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
It's already been suggested by some analysts that Apple needs to make a special iPhone model just for China in order to address the specific needs of Chinese users, moving away from its "one-size-fits-all" approach to product design. Earlier, the company had manufactured a dual-SIM iPhone model only for the region. As sensible as this move seems, it's highly unlikely we see something like this happen, at least not any time soon. (more...)
Vodafone hopes to ‘outshine’ rivals with 5G launch
- July 04, 2019
Vodafone's 5G United Kingdom network is now live in London, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham. With its United Kingdom 5G network switch-on, Vodafone joins EE as one of two United Kingdom providers who now officially offer a consumer 5G service, with Three also set to follow shortly in August with a 5G network of its own. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Vodafone's 5G United Kingdom network is now live in London, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham. With its United Kingdom 5G network switch-on, Vodafone joins EE as one of two United Kingdom providers who now officially offer a consumer 5G service, with Three also set to follow shortly in August with a 5G network of its own. (more...)
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