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Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Goo
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced T
RFID sensor is powered by dirty diapers
An inexpensive smart diaper without bulky bluetooth transmitters could be near.
Microsoft temporarily blocked from beginning Pentagon project
AWS had earlier alleged that the contract was awarded to Microsoft last October after US President Donald Trump exercised his influence over the country’s Defence Department.
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...
Mini Ronaldo! Two-year-old boy shows off his 'insane' football skills as he curls a free kick perfectly into a washing machine
Daisy Webster, 28, from Micheldever, Hampshire, told FEMAIL that talented two-year-old Ted was kicking a football 'as soon as he could walk' - but never expected his mad skills to go viral.
Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2×2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12
Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. TF Securities’ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2019 that the 5G iPhone rollout would benefit WIN SEMI and Broadcom significantly, with the devices featuring six power amplifiers for 5G networking. However, Kuo has now scaled […]
PlayStation Inspired 'Haunted Demo Disc' Is A Glorious Thowback To Old-School Horror Games
We live in an age where pretty much any game you want is right at your fingertips, so long as you have an internet connection. That wasn’t always the case. If you wanted to try out games in the 1990s and 2002s, you played a demo disc. The Haunted PS1 Demo Disc, which came out this week on itch.io, is a collection of...
GIGABYTE TRX40 Motherboards Fully Support the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X CPU
Gigabyte has been sending a press release in which the reconfirm that all their TRX40 Motherboards Fully Support the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X....
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
SMART Modular Launches 32GB Low-profile DDR4-3200 Mini-DIMMs for Industrial Applications
SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., and a leader in specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions including memory modules, Flash memory cards and other sol...
Xiaomi uploads the Kernel Source for the Mi 10 right after launch
Xiaomi had just recently launched its Mi 10 series of flagship smartphones. Right after the launch in China, the Chinese tech giant has also uploaded the Kernel Source for the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. The Mi 10 series is the latest flagship offering from Xiaomi. Being a flagship lineup, the devices arrive …
How To Send Disappearing Messages In Facebook Messenger
We have shared a method to send encrypted messages on the Facebook messenger. Check out how to send disappearing messages on Messenger.
Google appeases Stadia subscribers with the first new game announcements since launch
Not where Stadia needs to be, but it’s slowly getting there.
All the Best UK Network Deals Available for the Samsung Galaxy S20+
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ might not be out in the UK for over a month (!), but that isn't stopping the networks from gladly sticking up sales pages and getting you to pledge to hand over your money once the phone is actually released. After all, you can't get a pair of Galaxy Buds+ if you don't pre-order, because nobody ever thought of spending £159 to buy them on their own.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is on sale now, but you may struggle to find one
Samsung's latest foldable phone is on sale now, but if you haven't pre-ordered you may struggle to find one.
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Let's stick together on security, Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer tells UK
BERLIN (Reuters) - The EU and Britain have a shared interest in retaining close security ties after Brexit, Germany’s defense minister told Reuters in an interview.
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with 44MP dual front cameras to launch in India on March 2
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with 44MP dual punch-hole selfie camera will launch in India on March 2. Oppo Mobile India shared a 15-second teaser video on YouTube confirming the launch date.
Australia contains fires for first time in nearly six months
Fires across Australia's most populous state have been contained for the first time in nearly six months, authorities said on Friday, as heavy rains aid firefighters and boost some dam levels to their highest in nearly two years.
Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
Apple's new smart home patent application is ambitious, but could be a way of connecting smart tech inside a home in new ways via modular wall hardware.
New Hyundai Creta launch on March 17
New Hyundai Creta price is expected to be in the range of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom). However, we will have to wait for the 2020 Hyundai Creta launch for the exact variant-wise prices.
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside U.S. - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of the United States, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
OPPO Reno 3 Pro with '44MP dual hole-punch camera' to launch in India on March 2
The global variant of the OPPO Reno 3 Pro will be the world's first phone to feature a dual 44MP hole-punch camera.setup.
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 for OnePlus 7 Pro brings Android January security patch, Zen Mode V1.5.0 and more
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 update is now rolling to OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones. The new update introduces the Android January security patch, and a number of fixes and improvements including enhanced one-hand usage, which makes it easier for you to use the dialer app. Moreover, the Open Beta 9 update also brings network optimizations for …
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
Xiaomi Developing A Smartphone With Two Displays, Patent Suggests
Xiaomi may be working on a smartphone with two displays, if a new design patent is any indication. The company has submitted a new patent with CNIPA,
Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost
Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...
Want to take your partner on a romantic EV road trip? Head to Norway
Do you want to take your significant other on a romantic getaway in your electric vehicle (EV) but don't know where to go? Perhaps you should try Norway...
Meet Timea, Afghanistan's first robot waitress
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in Afghanistan
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the Democratic Party, has notably distanced itself from the Iowa state party, which oversaw a chaotic caucus that was riddled by reporting errors.
Darksiders Genesis launches on Xbox One
If you're interested in the game on Xbox One, you'll be happy to know that it's available right now. Those who preordered got 24-hour early access. The preorder cost $35, but now it's $40.
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
South Africa's fuel prices to drop (with diesel users to benefit most)...
The AA says “steady declines in international oil prices" have set the stage for fuel price reductions at month end, despite a weakening rand.
UK Approves Large-Scale Internet Censorship
Government mandating an outside body to act as a new 'Ministry of Truth'
Nvidia shares surge on signs of machine learning boom
Shares of Nvidia Corp rose 6% on Friday after the chipmaker stunned analysts with strong quarterly results and joined rivals Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc in predicting strong demand for chips used in the latest generation of data centers and AI.
A large Swiss chocolatier that works with Hershey and Nestlé says it's rolling out 3D printed chocolate to the masses
Hotels, restaurants, and coffee chains could soon start offering customized 3D printed chocolate to customers.
Dad thinks wife is being wimp with breastfeeding - soon finds out hard way she's not
Ronnie Dunston thought his wife was overreacting about the pain of breastfeeding, but soon discovered that he couldn't have been more wrong
James Haskell slammed by disability charity Scope over 'ignorant' comment on Jacqueline Jossa's Instagram
Former rugby ace James Haskell has come under fire from a disability charity for a comment he reportedly left under one of his ex I'm A Celebrity campmate Jacqueline Jossa's Instagram pictures.
Windows 10 version 1809 will fall out of support on May 12, 2020
The update process to Windows 10 version 1809 was rocky, dealing with a major deletion bug and delays. In a few months, that version of Windows 10 will officially reach end of support, pushing people towards newer, more stable versions of Windows 10.
Myntra appoints former Samsung executive Raghu Krishnananda as CTO
He has earlier led research and development teams in the US and India, in companies such as Yahoo, Goldman Sachs and Citibank
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
PS5 and Xbox Series X survey: enter to win a £250 / $300 Amazon voucher
Take T3's Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Microsoft Xbox Series X next generation gaming survey to stand a chance of winning
Canada's Telus to launch 5G network with Huawei gear - Financial Post
Will use Chinese gear "out of the gate".
Mobile banking, FinTech services under threat as critical upgrade costs soar
Digital mobile banking in Zimbabwe has matured beyond the proof-of-concept stage into mainstream adoption where it is servicing millions, driving local transact...
Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles
A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...
Gmail for iOS will let you attach items from the Files app
Gmail is making it easier to send attachments with the iOS app.
How Apple Got It Wrong by Not Paying Retail Employees for the Time They're Being Searched
The court weighed in on a bad policy and a worse defense.
Gmail for iOS is getting support for the Files app
Google is reportedly rolling out support for the Files app now.
Nintendo PlayStation auction bidding led by Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey
The world’s rarest console is already going for a quarter of a million pounds and the top bidder is the inventor of Oculus Rift.
Electronics Deals – February 14, 2020: Google, Echo & More
Amazon has the Google Pixel 3a on sale today for just $319. That's not quite the lowest we've ever seen, but the the lowest price was $299 and that
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
Northumbrian Water to challenge regulator over price controls
North East water firm wants to balance reductions to bills with environmental improvements
Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Bridges: Alex Wilson's research brings everyone into the circle
Wilson has used her work to develop a literature base around Two Spirit identities, in order to both affect change in education and policy.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Apple could use machine learning to improve Apple Maps GPS data
A new patent suggests that Apple is working on a machine learning technology that could improve Apple Maps GPS data in the future.
The PlayStation 5 could cost as much as $470 as Sony reportedly struggles to keep the cost of parts down
PlayStation insiders said exactly where the company prices the PS5 will depend on where rival Microsoft prices its next-generation Xbox.
Airbus Orders Surge In January
Airbus has started the year on a strong note, with big orders for Airbus A220 and A320.Deliveries during were naturally weak during the month.Company targets 880 deliveries and has delivered 4% of tha
A large Swiss chocolatier that works with Hershey and Nestlé says it's rolling out 3D printed chocolate to the masses
Hotels, restaurants, and coffee chains could soon start offering customized 3D printed chocolate to customers.
Apple TV+ review: 'Visible: Out on Television' a well-edited tour of LGBTQ TV history
The new "Visible" five-part series combines beloved talking heads with a mountain of clips to deliver a well-told tale of progress and representation.
GNOME Shares Designs for a Native Camera App
GNOME design team member Tobias Bernard shares mockups of a possible new GNOME Camera app for use on the Librem 5 Linux phone and beyond.
Oppo blog: Coronavirus plays spoilsport with Find X2 launch, Reno 3 Pro headed to India
In part III of the Oppo blog, we look at how coronavirus has played spoilsport with the Find X2 launch, and also how Oppo beat OnePlus in India.
Watch out for this Android malware that even survives factory resets
Watch out for this persistent Android malware that even survives factory resets. xHelper: the indestructible Android malware that keeps coming back.
Witness appeal after pedestrian and car collide on East Kilbride road
The incident took place at the junction of Calderwood Road and Angus Avenue.
People share what happens if you ask Google Assistant to be your valentine
Google India kicked things off with a social media campaign on Valentine's Day in which it asked the Google Assistant to be its valentine.
Bitcoin Tweets Reach 2-Year High as $10K Fuels Google Interest Surge
Twitter users churn out 75,000 posts mentioning Bitcoin in a single day, as price action sees mainstream consumers pay fresh attention.
BS6 Bajaj Pulsar range power figures revealed
Fuel injection and a revised exhaust system have brought changes to the numbers the bikes produce. Click here for more.
OnePlus 8 visits GeekBench benchmark, reveals Snapdragon 865 as standard chipset
The OnePlus 8 has just been to GeekBench and in the process, has revealed what will power it. Good news, it's the Snapdragon 865.
Google takes appeal against €2.4bn fine to European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice is hearing Google's appeal over a 2017 sanction for anti-competitive behaviour.
Apple quietly builds the business case for AR
Apple has introduced new AR features that should help the company push adoption of the technologies more into the mainstream.
Farmer’s marriage proposal shows up on Google Maps
A German man’s marriage proposal got a bigger audience than he had planned after it showed up on an aerial picture used by Google Maps.
Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japan tests positive for coronavirus
A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were on board the ship.
Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review
An Australian court has been ordered to reveal the author of a bad dental review.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 release date, news and leaks
The Galaxy Fold 2 is likely to land in 2020 and hopefully it will be a more polished device than the first one.
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer
Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
New Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw will be lucky to see out 18 months in the job
In an analysis piece, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says party insiders see Carlaw as "prickly" and a "stop gap" leader
These are the 14 hidden features on the new £20 note which is released next week
The £20 note will go plastic free on Thursday, 20 February - but designers have packed the note with some new hidden features
Google takes down 24 malware apps from Play store
With more than 2 billion active Android phones in the world, the Google Play store has become a breeding ground for bad actors to create malicious apps to prey on naive users. In the latest report by
Brendan O'Connor to permanently take over RTÉ's Marian Finucane slot
The Cork native will take over the 11am-1pm weekend slot from mid-March
Manchester United's £83m price tag on Paul Pogba puts off Juventus
'£83m or you're staying'
This is how much Sunderland council tax is going to rise by
“Raising council tax is one of those difficult decisions, if we don’t raise it we will need to cut services further"
Nvidia gaming laptops will be “largest game console in the world” says Jen-Hsun
Nvidia's enthusiastic CEO believes continued growth of Nvidia gaming notebooks will soon mean they earn the "game console" title
Develop software technology to boost agribusiness under PfJ/PERD
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This Virtual Reality Lab in Kerala capital gives you a sneak-peek into the fast-emerging technology
Keltron’s Virtual Reality Lab in Thiruvananthapuram opens doors for a hands-on experience in the fast-emerging technologies of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Man charged with operating $300M money-laundering Bitcoin ‘mixer’’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin BTC every fucking day.
Ibrah One Claims He Has Found A Cure For CoronaVirus
Ghanaian socialite, Ibrah One has dramatically claimed he has found the cure for Coronavirus and claims he's ready to kiss an infected patient as proof of the potency of his new discovery
Open access journals get a boost from librarians—much to Elsevier’s dismay
Move to cut fees adds pressure to funding model already under strain.
How to restore WhatsApp messages when you get a new phone AND a new number
Did you just get a new phone and a new number and want to restore your WhatsApp chat histories? Get in here to find out how to do it.
Get in the water with Anjali Patel-Mehta’s Swim
A fan of the little bikini, Anjali Patel-Mehta’s ‘swimmable’ numbers and kimonos can give you a holiday state of mind anywhere
Your chance to develop video games at Devon's new tech hub
Demand for digital and IT professionals has never been higher
First Dates viewers in tears as model recalls being attacked with acid by Ferne McCann's ex
Acid was sprayed on her and other revellers
Public Halo CE PC Testing Has Begun; Contains Four Missions and Matchmaking Alongside Custom Games and Customization Options
The first public Halo CE PC tests are now underway and included are four campaign missions and matchmaking content.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The justice department alleges the firm is trying to steal trade secrets from American competitors.
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo arrives in New Mexico
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane arrived at the company’s spaceport in New Mexico Feb. 13, ready for a final series of test flights.
Apple brings new AR shopping experience to Home Depot, Wayfair and more
Apple has added new AR shopping tools to several outlets including Home Depot, Wayfair and Bang & Olufsen.
Xiaomi is testing a new security feature on MIUI 11, warns users if apps use sensitive permissions
Smartphones have become an increasingly integral part of modern lives. Apart from the various necessary functions it serves, a smartphone also holds data important to a user. Thus, to improve upon the security of this important data Xiaomi is testing a new security feature on the MIUI 11. Currently, Xiaomi is testing a brand new …
Customising does not get cooler than this
After a while, a lot of custom designs tend to blend into a homogenous soup: variations on a standard recipe, slightly tweaked by the individual chefs.
PS5 price may be driven up by scarce parts, says report on Sony console
A report in Bloomberg suggests Sony is struggling to set the price on its next-gen PS5 console.
USD/JPY remains within a consolidative theme – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group expect USD/JPY to stay side-lined for the time being. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “We highlighted yesterday ‘USD could ease f
The Sony Xperia 2 might have the Samsung Galaxy S20's cameras and 8K recording
The new Sony phone's cameras might be very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S20's if this leak is to be believed.
Mark Zuckerberg 'accepts' Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says he recognises that tech giants may to have pay more tax in Europe in future and understands the "frustration".
PlayStation 5 (PS5) release date, price, features & spec news
Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is coming. Here's all you need to know, from release date and pricing rumours to confirmed specs and games.
Some Apple stores in China to reopen following coronavirus fears
Apple stores in Shenzhen and Shanghai remain closed, but others resume limited operations.
Xiaomi Mi 10: 7 accessories Xiaomi launched with the phone | BGR India
Xiaomi Mi 10 - These are the seven accessories that Xiaomi launched with its new flagship smartphone. Explore more at BGR.in
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip deals: Available now
Samsung just released its newest folding phone, the Galaxy Z Flip and it's now available to buy. Pick one up today at the best price, whether on contract or SIM-free.
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Scope for a drop to 117.00
The bearish note around EUR/JPY remains unchanged for the time being, encouraging the cross to breach the key support at 119.00 the figure. While belo
Big Tech’s Takeovers Finally Get Scrutiny
What cool things have we lost because mammoth companies swallowed up innovative start-ups?
A New Spin On 3D Printing Can Produce an Object In Seconds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A 3D model is sliced up into hundreds of 2D horizontal layers and slowly built up, one layer at a time. This layer-by-layer process can take hours or even days, but what if we could print the entire model at once? A new technique demonstrated by...
Huawei to launch flagship phones without Google in South Africa
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will launch upcoming flagship smartphones in South Africa, even though they don’t have access to Google Mobile Services, the company said on Friday.
Top Analyst Confirms $100,000 Bitcoin Price Target For End of 2021
A prominent analyst hailing from institutional markets in Europe recently threw his weight behind a prediction that Bitcoin will trade at least as high as $100,000 by the end of 2021
Sony WH-H910N h.ear on 3 wireless noise cancelling headphones launched in India
Sony has expanded its range of noise cancelling headphones in India with the h.ear on 3.
Want the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip? Here are the Best UK Network Deals
Today is the day that Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip goes on sale, which is kind of a surprise considering it was only announced on Tuesday night. Still, the fact that you can order it right now, and not have to wait weeks or months like you would with a pre-order, gives it an obvious advantage to the S20 range.
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
Google is supposedly considering paying news outlets for quality journalism.
#TECH: First major tech event of 2020 cancelled over Covid-19 fears
THE Mobile World Congress (MWC) has become the first international tech event cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Sony "struggling" to lower $450 PlayStation 5 price, report claims
Due to high manufacturing costs.
Google Accidentally teased Android 11 before taking down the preview page
It seems like the Android Developer Preview is around the corner. Although Google has yet to officially announce anything, the company in a clumsy move put the web page for the Android 11 Developer Preview live on its website before taking it down soon after. The accidental tease arrives just in the form of a …
Huawei accused of racketeering, trade secret theft in US
US prosecutors charge Huawei and its subsidiaries with an alleged racketeering conspiracy as well as conspiracy to steal trade secrets.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha invitations, SDK update, and more rolling out
This week's update brings a bunch of news including the reveal of further Feature Discovery Series episodes, an SDK update, and more. More Insider-exclusive stuff has also been made available.
SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft nears last parachute tests before astronaut launch debut
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is likely just a few weeks away from its last few parachute drop tests, the successful completion of which should give NASA all the technical data it needs to okay its astronaut launch debut. After facing several major failures during intentionally challenging drop tests both last year and the year before, […]
Sony reportedly battling to keep PlayStation 5 price down
Sony is struggling to land on a price for its upcoming PlayStation 5 console, according to a new report by Bloomberg. with component
Realme X50 Pro 5G launch goes virtual due to COVID-19 concerns
Following the cancellation of MWC 2020, Realme has also decided to cancel its Realme X50 Pro 5G launch that was scheduled to take place at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. However, the device will still be unveiled on the 24th of February but it will be done online from Madrid, Spain.
New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament
The first 1 News Colmar Brunton poll of the year shows National just scraping in to power and New Zealand First out of Parliament.
Flywire Buys Simplee to Tap into Healthcare Payments, Raises $120M
Flywire announced on Thursday its acquisition of Simplee, a healthcare technology platform, aiming to enter the medical payments arena.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
Volkswagen to launch network of ultra-fast charging points
WOLFSBURG, Feb 14 — Volkswagen is teaming up with E.ON to create a new network of ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles which will provide enough power for a range of 200km in just 15 minutes. The goal of the new project is to create a dense infrastructure of rapid charging points,...
Facebook to allow paid political messages that sidestep ads loophole
The change involves sponsored items posted by ordinary users who are typically paid by companies or organisations.
An apple a day too much to pay?
A surge in fruit and vegetable prices has driven the largest monthly rise in food costs in nearly three years. Official numbers showed prices rising 2.1 percent in January on the month before. Stats NZ said much higher costs for strawberries and apples and a range of meat and grocery items were the main drivers. It said that reflected the usual pattern of prices rising after the Christmas holidays. Food costs for the year ended January rose 3.5 percent on the year before, the biggest annual rise in eight years.
Samsung Electronics says its board chairman offers to resign
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman of its board, had offered to resign, without elaborating on a reason.
A new review calls Apple’s Pro Display XDR a “no go” for professional colorists
Apple claims its $5,000 monitor matches the performance of professional reference monitors that sell for much more, but one professional TV reviewer disagrees.
Reasons why the Galaxy S20 is a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy S9
Galaxy S9 owners who have skipped last year's flagship series might now want to consider upgrading to one of the latest Galaxy S20 models. Although the Galaxy S9 is still a decent performer in various
Microelectronics embedded in live jellyfish enhance propulsion
Researchers in robotic materials aim to artificially control animal locomotion to address the existing challenges to actuation, control and power requirements in soft robotics. In a new report in Science ...
Amazon wins suspension of $10bn 'JEDI' contract to Microsoft
Amazon has alleged it was shut out of the deal because of President Donald Trump's vendetta against the company and its chief executive Jeff Bezos.
Zuckerberg ready for Facebook to pay more tax as welcomes rules review
MUNICH (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O) Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean it may have to pay more taxes in different countries, excerpts of a speech he is due to deliver in Germany on Saturday show.
US film crew chasing Poland Holocaust story may face charges
WARSAW, Poland - A team of U.S. award-winning documentary filmmakers pursuing a Holocaust-era story in western Poland could face charges of unauthorized exc
Samsung Electronics board chairman jailed for union-busting activities offers to resign
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman of its board, had offered to resign, without elaborating on a reason.
2 Well-Covered 8% Yields Below Call Value: DCP Midstream LP
DCP has two preferred issues with 12.92X distribution coverage in 2019.Both are below their $25 call value.DCP's 15%-plus common unit yield's coverage also is detailed.Earnings, growth projects, analy
Facebook to allow paid political messages that sidestep ads loophole
The change involves sponsored items posted by ordinary users who are typically paid by companies or organisations.
This OnePlus 7T Killer Deal Slashes $100 Off Price, Throws In Free Wireless Earbuds
You can now get the OnePlus 7T for a low, low price of $499 direct from OnePlus.
Buzzcocks Share New Single “Gotta Get Better”
This is their first song since bandmate Pete Shelley's death.
‘Last Year’ Introduces New Map, New Features in Latest Update
Elastic Games have given fans of their asymmetric multiplayer game Last Year a treat with a massive new update to the game, adding a new map and more. The first in the “Afterdark” series of Forest Maps is The Sawmill. The map is unique in that it introduces a brand-new mechanic: Environmental Kills! Between sawblades […]
10 features Samsung's Galaxy S20 phones have that Apple's latest iPhones are missing
This week, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S20 lineup, which offers a camera setup with larger sensors, 5G support across all variants, and a screen with a higher refresh rate, among other changes. All these features differentiate the lineup from last year’s Galaxy S10 – and Apple’s latest iPhones.
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
Huawei faces new US charges of IP theft
Huawei denies any allegations of wrongdoing, suggesting charges are politically motivated
Record clerk sentenced to six months imprisonment for corruption
Record Clerk Horace Gayle was on Thursday sentenced to six months in prison for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act. Gayle pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting and accepting under the Act. The police reported that he was arrested last...
US film crew chasing Poland Holocaust story may face charges
WARSAW, Poland — A team of U.S. award-winning documentary filmmakers pursuing a Holocaust-era story in western Poland could face charges of unauthorized excavation work, punishable by up to two years in prison, a Polish prosecutor said Friday.
GameSnacks to deliver more casual, faster games to more consumers
The gaming world has significantly changed over the past three decades. Console and PC gaming are still around but mobile gaming is fast becoming the standard. That is why phone makers keep on impr…
Apple 'Suffocates the Creation of New Technologies,' Claims Former Chip Designer Being Sued for Breach of Contract
Apple has been in an ongoing legal fight with Gerard Williams III, who worked at Apple until February 2019 when he left to start up a new company...
Climate change will lead to abrupt shifts in dryland ecosystems, study warns
Drylands cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and host one in three humans inhabiting our planet. In these areas, life is highly influenced by aridity, i.e. the balance between the amount of rainwater ...
Xbox Insiders can be the first to preview Obsidian's Xbox exclusive, Grounded
Xbox Insiders can get a first look at Obsidian's Xbox exclusive, Grounded. A news post over on Obsidian website is pointing people towards signing up to the programme.
See Jozi from inside a bug
These cute little rides offer a novel way to experience South Africa's 'misunderstood' economic powerhouse, as it zips you around some of the city's coolest art spots, eco-treasures, and a historic beer hall for the thirsty traveller.
Google is quitting its free Wi-Fi business three months after SA launch
Just three months after Google launched its free public Wi-Fi initiative, known as Google Station, in South Africa, the Internet giant is backing out of the business worldwide.
U.S. DOJ indicts Huawei for racketeering and stealing trade secrets [Update: Huawei response]
The U.S. has charged Huawei with stealing trade secrets in a new 16-count indictment handed down this week. The firm is also accused of violating sanctions by covertly trading with states like Iran and North Korea.
Grab Spotimo now, because it will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon
Spotify client Spotimo will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon. Spotify filed a content infringement claim to Microsoft against Spotimo, so the app will be taken down. If you want to use it, you'll have to download it before it gets pulled.
Data | How many times did incumbents retain power in Assembly elections since 2014?
A look at the outcomes of 33 Assembly elections since the BJP's win in the 2014 Lok Sabha election reveals a significant anti-incumbency trend
Mac software threats climbed 400% in 2019, more than Microsoft Windows, report says
Mac computers are less secure than they used to be and more vulnerable to certain types of software threats than their Microsoft Windows counterparts.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado Price Slashed By Thousands
The Chevrolet Colorado has been updated for the 2021 model year with refreshed styling to help it compete w...
Octavian wins feature event
Sebastian’s ward Octavian, ridden by Yash won the Air Force Cup (Div. I), the feature event of the races held here on Friday (Feb.14). The winner is the property of Mr. B. Deepak Rai, Mr. Prem Kumar M
Facebook - This Cash Machine Keeps On Spitting Out Money
Facebook's cash (and cash equivalents) balance keeps on increasing, exceeding the $50Bn mark (~$55Bn at year end 2020). This is fuelled by strong annual operating cash flow, which has now surpassed th
Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management
The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences
Outbreak Of Android Trojan xHelper Malware Appears To Be Triggered By Google Play Itself
Security researchers at Malwarebytes Lab recently discovered that xHelper was once again infecting devices and that its reinfection seemed to be triggering off of Google Play
Sunderland riverside to be transformed by new £360k 'heavy duty pontoons'
The platforms would jut out into the Wear, and would be used for festivals and events
5 video games we want to see as movies
With the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, we thought we'd choose the games we most want to hit the silver screen
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is selling like hot cakes, sold out online in US
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has sold out online in the US. Its cheaper price tag and pocketable design maybe the reasons for its high demand.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The indictment details efforts to steal from a half dozen companies.
Microsoft: Chromium Edge is about to get even faster, as these speed tests show
Microsoft's new speed benchmarks suggest it's no longer about Edge versus Chrome.
YouTube TV subscriptions made via App Store will be discontinued from March 13
New and existing YouTube TV customers on Apple devices will need to make their payments directly via YouTube's site from March 13 as the service is pulling from the App Store's in-app purchase option.
The PlayStation 5 could cost as much as $470 as Sony reportedly struggles to keep the cost of parts down
Sony is struggling with growing manufacturing costs driving up the cost of its next-generation console the PlayStation 5,Bloomberg reports.
Perth car parks card issue is set to be resolved
Machines at South Inch and Canal Street set to be back in business
Latest Beta Build Removes One-Handed Mode From OnePlus 7 Pro
New OxygenOS Beta build removed one-handed mode from the OnePlus 7 Pro. It does bring some improvements, though.
K’taka HC stays CCI probe order against Amazon, Flipkart
The respondents in the case, which are the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh, have decided to file an appeal against the order of the High Court with the consultation of their lawyers.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.The new indictment also alleges the company provided surveillance equipment to Iran that enabled the monitoring of protesters during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Tehran, and that it sought to conceal business that it was doing in North Korea despite economic sanctions there.The company disputed the allegations in a statement and called them them “without merit." China's foreign ministry accused the U.S.
Mandhana Breaks Into Top 5 of ICC T20I Rankings, Devine Claims Top All-Rounder Spot
Among the other big movers were Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner, who jumped 18 places into the top 20, after ravaging India with a 57-ball 93.
SBI a value play, buy Page Industries on dips: Rahul Shah, MOFSL
The economy is bottoming out and rural consumption is definitely growing. Plus, this quarters numbers have been fairly decent. I do not think there could be any more pain here for the auto sector in coming month, says Rahul Shah, Vice President, Broking & Distribution - Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
REPORT: PlayStation 5 Price Revealed, Priced Higher Than Sony Wants
Sony is having some difficulty finding a happy middle ground regarding the price of its upcoming next-generation console PlayStation 5.
Samsung officially introduces 2020 4K QLED TVs
There will be four ranges in Europe
MIT: Hackers could alter ballots in widely used voting app
The researchers said they were forced to reverse engineer an Android version of the app because Voatz hasn’t allowed transparent third-party testing of the system.
Build-A-Bear drops massive online clearance with prices starting from £11
The Build-A-Bear Workshop sale includes discounts of up to 50% on plush toys and accessories
India’s proposed internet regulations could threaten privacy everywhere
India wants to end encrypted messaging as we know it — and it’s not clear tech companies can win the fight
Review | Motorola’s $1,500 Razr: The reboot feels more prototype than premium
The good news about the display is that its two creases can only really be seen when the screen is off
Samsung Electronics board chairman resigns after being jailed for union sabotage
Amidst continued scandals for the company’s heir.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
US Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, as announced Thursday.
Realme X50 Pro 5G teased to pack 65W SuperDart Charge tech, dual punch-hole cameras
Realme X50 Pro 5G launch is now scheduled to launch at an online event on February 24.
Google claims Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming this year, but Larian says it’s a mistake
The Baldur's Gate 3 release date is closer than we thought, if Google is to be believed
Dairies Are Desperate to Get Americans to Drink Milk Again
Facing an unprecedented and protracted slump in demand, the industry is coming up with all sorts of innovations.
Prolific analyst now believes iPhone 12 won't have 2x2 MIMO uplink support
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now believes that iPhone 12 won't support 2x2 MIMO uplink after all.
Tips to Make Your Android Phone Great Again
Smartphone season is here with us with the local launch of midrange phones like the vivo Y19, Huawei’s Nova 5T and the flagship Samsung’s S20 series. New smartphones being launched will soon pick up the pace and it’s going to be hard to ignore the announcements. If you’ve been keeping up with smartphone trends, you’ll […]
The PlayStation 5 could cost as much as $470 as Sony reportedly struggles to keep the cost of parts down
PlayStation insiders said exactly where the company prices the PS5 will depend on where rival Microsoft prices its next-generation Xbox.
PlayStation VR 2 release date, price, design and feature rumours
Here's everything you need to know about Sony's next-gen PSVR 2 headset, including potential release dates and the latest patents.
Apple MacBook is spotted running Windows 10X
We’ve already heard the OS will run on clamshell notebooks – and even Apple hardware, it would seem, with some trickery.
Samsung explains wizardry of Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 108MP camera sensor
The Galaxy S20 Ultra's claim to fame is no doubt the 108MP camera at its back. This is the highest-resolution camera yet on any Samsung smartphone, and, as expected, the Korean giant has gone into det
An Australian Dentist Wants Google To Give Up A Negative Reviewer's Identity
Australia's Federal Court has given the go ahead for an Australian dentist to take Google to court over an anonymous negative review left on the search engine's site. The dentist wants Google to reveal the identity of the reviewer so he can sue them for defamation but the tech giant has declined to provide identifying...
Colourful takes on art
Tiruchi-based artist and writer Eugene D’Vaz keeps finding ways to prove that Art is one up on the camera
Smart Speaker Market In The Q4, 2019. Amazon and Google Lead
The smart speaker market is still led by Google and Amazon due to the first-movers' advantages. Apple ranks sixth with its HomePod.
Remedy is working on a multiplayer live service game alongside another unannounced project
Control and Alan Wake developer Remedy has revealed a little bit about what's going to be keeping it busy over the next several months.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's PC test flight has started
Why are they "test flights" and not just "betas"?
Pandora's Apple Watch app will soon stream music without an iPhone
As long as you have a WiFi or data connection, you won't need your phone close by to listen to whatever you want.
Mozilla's New Firefox Android App Only Supports These Extensions For Now
Mozilla is about to remove the Nightly beta of its new Firefox Android browser from the Google Play Store, leaving only Firefox Preview for users to try. It’s worth swapping over from the Nightly build to this browser right now, or giving it a peek for the first time, but there’s one small catch: Only one...
Tripura prepares for NPR, to collect data through mobile app only
A team of nearly 11 thousand people will be deployed to work on NPR mechanism in the state, part of which is already functional. The data will be collected in Tripura from May 16 to June 29, 2020.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
Document says DNC should have 'continual access' to security, system logs & more for infamous app
Google Sheds More Light On Stadia's Free Tier As 'Pro' Trial Period Winds Down
Users on the Pro subscription right now are all using their three-month trial, but those trials will end soon.
Delta hopes to be the first carbon neutral airline
It'll rely more on mitigation than zero-emissions aircraft to achieve its goal.
Pandora now lets you stream music on the Apple Watch without iPhone
Pandora is out with an update that brings a highly requested feature, streaming support for Apple Watch. This offers more flexibility to listen to your favorite music even if it’s not downloaded to your watch when away from your iPhone. Update: Pandora says that the updated Apple Watch app is rolling out to a small group […]
Tesla may have quietly acquired a new lithium-ion battery cell startup in CO
Recent observations by active members of the Tesla community suggest that the electric car maker may have acquired a lithium-ion battery cell specialist startup from Louisville, Colorado. If these speculations prove accurate, Tesla may very well be on the cusp of extending its lead in the electric vehicle market further. It is no secret that […]
Facebook may have to pay more tax, Zuckerberg accepts
Global cross-border taxation rules are set to be rewritten
Alleged Google Pixel 5 XL Render Makes an Appearance Online With a Unique Triple-Camera Setup
YouTube user FrontPageTech just showcased one of the tree designs Google is considering for the Google Pixel 5. Read on to find out more.
Facebook to allow political messages considered ‘branded content’
Facebook makes no money from such posts and does not consider them advertising. As a result, branded content isn’t governed by Facebook’s advertising policies.
Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp keeps Hopper bombshell a secret on promo trail
We don't know he managed that.
Samsung Launches Flagship 8K TV with 'Infinity Screen'
Mobile World Congress might be off, but the product announcements are still coming thick and fast – both in mobiles and every other kind of tech.
5G iPhone 12 May Not Support 2x2 MIMO Uplink [Report]
Apple's next generation 5G iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone 12, may not support 2x2 MIMI uplink.
Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One create Ivy electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles.
New Pandora app lets you stream music to Apple Watch & AirPods without iPhone
Pandora now allows listeners to stream music and podcasts on their Apple Watch -- without needing an iPhone.
Facebook Quietly Releases a Pinterest-Like App Called 'Hobbi'
Facebook has quietly released a Pinterest-like app called 'Hobbi'.
Google in talks with French publishers on paying for news
Le Monde and Le Figaro are among the groups involved in early discussions
You can now stream Pandora on the Apple Watch without an iPhone
Pandora has updated its app to support streaming directly from the Apple Watch without being required to be connected to an iPhone.
Belgian OncoDNA closes €19 million Series B to expand its oncology software
Gosselies-based OncoDNA, the healthtech making precision medicine a reality, today announced that it has completed a €19 million Series B equity financing. The new funding will support rapid international growth, accelerate software development and hiring initiatives.
Facebook Quietly Releases a Pinterest-Like App Called 'Hobbi'
Facebook has quietly released a Pinterest-like app called 'Hobbi'.
Probe into Samsung heir’s alleged drug abuse begins
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into Samsung heir-apparent Lee Jae-Yong's suspected drug use, while the top conglomerate has flatly denied the
Panasonic launches new IoT and AI enabled platform Miraie in India
Along with this platform, the company also revealed its first-ever range of connected products, all of which will be made available under Miraie.
In Phone Call, Zelenskiy And Putin Discuss Next Normandy Summit, Possible Prisoner Exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have discussed by phone preparations for a new summit in the so-called Normandy format and a possible prisoner swap, Zelenskiy's office said on February 14.
Smartlands Looks to Lichtenstein Law for Blockchain based Services, Targets HNWs
Smartlands, a blockchain based Fintech that lays claim to tokenizing the first real estate offering in the UK, says it will revise and expand its legal framewor
Amazon, Disney and Apple Top MLBM's Brand Intimacy Study
However, PlayStation and Xbox formed the strongest bonds with Millennial and Gen Z consumers.
Yes, you can keep using Google Stadia for free if you cancel Pro after trial
If you cancel your Google Stadia Pro membership after its trial period ends, Google has confirmed you'll be put on the unreleased free tier a bit early.
Pandora Releases New Standalone App for Apple Watch
Pandora has released a new standalone app for the Apple Watch.
FG to get N245.6bn China loan for section V of East-West road
The Federal Government has applied for N245.6 billion loan ($800m) from the China Exim Bank for the construction of the Section V of the
Samsung heirs under probe for propofol abuse
Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Two heirs of South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group are under investigation following allegations that Lee Jae-yong, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, and his sister Lee Boo-jin, chief executive of the Hotel Shilla chain, gained illegal access to a powerful anesthetic.
Google Labs brings Doodles to home screen of non-Pixel Android phones
The latest of these Labs has brought Google Doodles to the home screen search widget of more Android phones, once a Pixel exclusive feature.
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Latest SwiftKey Beta update adds support for dark mode on Android devices
Microsoft recently released a new update for SwiftKey Beta app for Android users. The latest update v7.4.9.9 adds support for dark mode. This new Dark mode feature is available as an option on devices running Android 10 or higher. The Settings page of SwiftKey now comes with a brand-new look allowing you to easily customize …
Supernatural Star Gives Out Phone Number, Promises to Text Spoilers to Fans
Supernatural star Misha Collins posted his phone number on social media so that fans can reach out to him for some spoilery content.
Facebook Stealthily Launched a Pinterest-Esque App Called Hobbi
Facebook’s at it again. While everybody knows the company for its eponymous app, it also regularly plays around with launching new ones on the down-low. Remember Lasso? How about Whale, Bump, or Aux? Well, the latest experimental app from Facebook is a Pinterest-like app called Hobbi.
A Seismic Shift? Kraken Releases January Bitcoin Volatility Report
Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research experts, has released its Bitcoin Volatility Report for January, 2020. Key Takeaways BTC’s +30.3% price appreciation marked its best start to the year since 2013. Stronger 1-month correlations with gold, oil, and US treasuries suggest that the Iran-US…
Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'
EFF leader Julius Malema said that president Cyril Ramaphosa was the 'ice boy' (servant) of former president FW De Klerk.
Nope, I refuse to believe this leaked Pixel 5 prototype is real
We've got what is allegedly our very first look at an early prototype for Google's upcoming Pixel 5 — and it's... something.
S&P 500, Dow little changed amid Covid-19 worries; Nvidia forecast buoys Nasdaq
NEW YORK, Feb 14 — The S&P 500 and the Dow barely moved today, as worries over an economic hit from the coronavirus outbreak refrained investors from making big bets ahead of a long weekend, while gains in Nvidia shares kept the Nasdaq in positive territory. Adding to the downbeat sentiment...
Apple Should Pay Store Employees for Overtime Due to Bag Searches – Court
California Supreme Court has ruled that Apple owes millions to its Apple Store employees for the time that they spend for bag searches.
Study On Misogynist Men's Groups On The Internet Confirms The Obvious
I'm sure if you've been online and strayed off of the Baby Shark music video on YouTube onto Reddit, Twitter, or even the comments section of the Baby Shar
Facebook won’t catalog sponsored Mike Bloomberg memes as political ads
Bloomberg’s bad memes might just be the beginning.
'Lockdown' Firewall App That Lets You Block Ads and Trackers in All Apps Expands to Mac
Lockdown, a popular open source firewall app that's designed to let users block any connection to any domain, is now available for Macs in...
Microsoft’s AI improves text summarization performance by paying closer attention to the beginning
In a new preprint paper, Microsoft and University of Pittsburgh researchers detail an AI that summarizes text documents by attending to their intros.
Watch: Kinneret on the Boardwalk
The rains have raised the Kinneret high enough to splash onto the Tiberias boardwalk - for the first time since 1992.
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside US: Politico
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of ...
Remedy Entertainment jumps into the live-service multiplayer game pool
Remedy Entertainment revealed during an earnings report today that the developer is working on a live service multiplayer game.
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside US - Politico
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of ...
You Can Stream on Pandora Directly From Your Apple Watch
Pandora users Apple Watch can now stream directly from the wearable device, without needing their iPhone thanks to an update.
Mary Lou seeks sit-down meeting with Micheál as two leaders speak by phone for 15 minutes
Martin reiterated why Fianna Fáil would not go into coalition with Sinn Féin, a FF spokesperson said.
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
Telemarket scammer talks to a bot for over 10 minutes
The Jolly Roger Telephone Company is a subscription service that answers phone calls from suspected scammers and connects them to a bot that will happily chat with them for hours, days, or weeks. T…
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
Google Pixel 5 XL spotted with an "unique" triple-camera setup
A new render emerged revealing the deisng of the unreleased Google Pixel 5 XL. The handset will boast a triple-camera setup with Ultra-Wide Angle module.
Adventurous developers get Windows 10X running on MacBook, Surface Go
After Microsoft released the Windows 10X emulator for developers to test apps with, some of them installed it on real hardware.
Tesla China resumes Model 3 deliveries after shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak
Tesla has resumed deliveries of its Made in China Model 3. The deliveries come after a government-mandated shutdown of production and deliveries amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. Tesla enthusiast Jay in Shanghai uploaded a video on Twitter showing several vehicle haulers with Model 3s loaded up and being secured onto a […]
Google Stadia: Everything you need to know (Update: Free tier likely postponed)
The idea of a streaming gaming service is nothing new, but Google's Stadia is one of the most ambitious attempts yet. Here's everything you need to know!
TikTok slammed for being too addictive in app's first 'I quit' essay
It was the second most downloaded app of 2019 but in 2020 has acquired its first ‘why I deleted my TikTok’ essay
This Is How The New Delhi Railway Station Will Be Transformed Under The Redevelopment Programme
Here’s how it will look after the station redevelopment project is complete.
Gov. Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees - Premium Times Nigeria
The governor says the welfare of the retirees is of paramount importance to his administration despite limited resources.
O2: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip now available with custom plans
O2 has announced that orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be placed. Monthly contracts can be customised based on length, data, and how much you want to pay for the phone upfront.
Get The OnePlus 7T & Free Bullets Wireless 2 Headphones For $499
OnePlus is shaving $100 off of the 7T and giving you the Bullets Wireless 2 headphones for free in its latest deal. That means that you are getting both
Leaked AMD B550AM motherboard will end the PCIe 4.0 price premium
So, this is AMD's new B550 motherboard... right?
Apple TV+ Documentary ‘Visible – Out on Television’ Now Live
The Apple TV+ docuseries 'Visible - Out on Television' is avaialble now, exploring the history of American LGBTQ movement.
This is how easily Apple could and should make a folding iPhone
Apple hasn't made a folding iPhone yet. But it could.
Mobile Phishing Campaign Uses over 200 Pages to Spoof Bank Sites
A phishing campaign focused on mobile banking used over 200 pages to impersonate legitimate websites for well-known banks in the U.S. and Canada.
The earth moved! Bizarre moment the ground wobbles under a walker’s feet as he jumps up and down
Denis Kislitsyn, 21, was shocked when the ground started to tremble in Moscow Oblast, Russia. He is standing on a quaking bog where plants form a firm layer over a pond, lake or swamp.
Apple Reopens Beijing Stores With Limited Hours, Temperature Checks [Video]
Apple reopened its five stores in Beijing today.
Tesco illegally stopped landlords renting out sites near its stores to rivals, a watchdog found
It blocked rivals from opening stores in 23 locations across the UK - including one in Wales
Apple reopens Beijing stores with temperature checks, limited hours, crowd control
Beijing's Apple Stores are open for about half the hours that they are normally, and are subjecting visitors to temperature checks and maximum occupancy limits because of the coronavirus outbreak.
KBL injects Sh40 million into Kenya Open
Karuku added that the continued partnership offers the brand an opportunity to interact with their consumers.
Microsoft plans to announce Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 at its Spring hardware event
Microsoft is planning to hold a spring hardware event in New York soon. At the event, the company is rumoured to announce the new Surface Book 3 as well as
Third Indian crew member on board ship tests positive for coronavirus
So far there have been 218 coronavirus positive cases on the ship Diamond Princess
Tory Burch launches ToryTrack Tory Wear OS smartwatch for $295
American fashion brand Tory Burch has a new Wear OS smartwatch called the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch. It comes in three different color combos and can be purchased starting today for $295.
Facebook just released a Pinterest-style app called Hobbi
Facebook doesn’t exactly need any more presence in the social media business, but that isn’t going to the stop the company from trying. As first reported by The Information, an experimental product team within Facebook recently released a Pinterest-style app called Hobbi. The app’s description – it’s currently only available for iOS devices – says it’s meant […]
AT&T Blocks Encrypted Email App Tutanota
In certain areas of the U.S. some AT&T users found they couldn’t access their inboxes in encrypted email app Tutanota.
Longstanding flaw in sensor readings could lead to heating and cooling design errors
Standard comfort measurements used to design buildings' heating and cooling systems share a common flaw, according to new research. The researchers said the findings could mean that designers have relied ...
Microsoft releases changelog for last Edge (stable) update
A few weeks ago Microsoft released an update for the Stable version of their new Edge browser but did not release a changelog with it. What was noticed was changes to the New Tab page and support for the ARM64 platform. As part of their commitment to enterprise use, however, Microsoft has however finally published …
Save 96% off this Complete AWS DevOps Certification Training Bundle
With today's highlighted deal you could be earning a 6-figure salary as an in-demand, certified DevOps Engineer with 9 hours of training and certification on Amazon Web Services via Neowin Deals.
Save on cheap wireless earbuds with latest Bose, Beats, and Sony WF-1000XM3 deals
These cheap wireless earbuds sales are offering fantastic prices on top headphones this weekend.
Secret of faith: Agree to do before you hear God's demands
Understanding Torah and mitzvot is important, but must never be thought of as a condition.
Cisco Remains Big Tech Laggard
Fiscal Q2 continues top/bottom line beat trend.Guidance in-line with expectations down meaningfully.Dividend raised by a penny.
9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2020 – Apple adds new AR Quick Look features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Chargeasap: Preorder the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank for $139 (Reg $299) & enter […]
Chrome 81 brings NFC to mobile web apps
Phones with support for NFC (Near Field Communication) can use the technology to quickly pair with headphones or other accessories, make mobile payments at stores, or scan employee or conference attendee badges among other things. Now you can do some of those things without installing an app — Google has announced that Chrome 81 beta […]
Ring says its app will allow more control over data shared with Google, Facebook
Ring says that soon, its mobile app will allow users to opt-out of sharing data with third parties.
Amazon Prepares to Launch (Another) Grocery Store Chain
The e-commerce giant is trying something different that's ... sort of ordinary.
Watch as Apple employees check the temperature of Beijing store customers
A video has emerged from Apple's Sanlitun store in Beijing following its reopening, showing customers entering the store wearing masks and having their temperature checked.
Report: Waylaid by Daydream VR & focused on Lens, Google far from AR glasses
Augmented reality is arguably the next big thing for its potential to replace the smartphone and change how people interact with tech. Google AR glasses...
The 2020 Daytona 500: Get ready for pushing, shoving and wrecking
The Daytona 500 will turn into a numbers game Sunday: the number of cars left, and the number of cars from each manufacturer.
The Realme X50 Pro 5G Will Have Insane 65W Fast Charging
The Realme X50 Pro 5G is going to feature some insanely fast charging speeds, we're talking about 65W. That's the fastest we've seen from a smartphone so
Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads
Policy change comes days after U.S. presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg exploited a loophole to run humorous messages promoting his campaign on the accounts of popular Instagram personalities.
Google calls out Samsung for ‘unnecessary’ changes to Android’s kernel
In a security-focused post, Google has called out Samsung, one of the biggest Android OEMs, for "unnecessary" changes to the Linux kernel core.
Google Could Soon Start Paying Publishers for Their Content, After Years of Saying It Wouldn't
The conversations could lead to licensing arrangements similar to those from Apple and Facebook.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 is missing in action - but it could still take on the Apple Watch 6
Some people were surprised that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 didn't launch at Samsung Unpacked, but it could still come in 2020.
Verizon Fios deal: get one year of Disney Plus for free plus a $50 gift card
Don't miss this Verizon Fios deal! The carrier is offering one year of Disney Plus for free and a $50 Visa gift card with a Fios internet plan.
MIT researchers report that widely used voting app could easily be hacked
CHARLESTON, W.Va — An internet voting app that has been used in pilots in West Virginia, Denver, Oregon and Utah has vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to change a person’s vote without
Machine Gun Kelly Releases Lil’ Devil Vibrator For Valentine’s Day
Treat your loved one to Machine Gun Kelly's new sex toy…
Glencore secures five-year deal to supply cobalt to Samsung SDI
(This Feb. 10 story corrects to change title of initiative in paragraph 6)
Google accidentally updates Developer Preview site with Android 11
Every year Google issues beta builds for upcoming versions of Android. About a month early, Google accidentally launched its Android 11 preview site.
Google leaves court bruised, not broken
The case is a test for Commission competition chief Margrethe Vestager’s approach to reining in big tech.
Latest Gmail for iOS Update Will Let Users Add Attachments from Files App
Great news, Gmail for iOS users. A new update for iPhone and iPad will let you add attachments to your email straight from the Files app.
OnePlus rolls out new OxygenOS stable updates to the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, and 7T Pro with January 2020 patches and other changes
Today, OnePlus released stable OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro. These updates include the January 2020 patches.
Download official Galaxy Z Flip Wallpapers [Live + Stock]
After a spell of rumors and leaks, Samsung announced Galaxy Z Flip a few days ago with a foldable display and high-end specifications. Samsung’s second-generation foldable smartphone is an improvised device with a significantly lower price tag. It features a horizontal foldable display like a flip phone. It will give a tight competition to similarly …
Hyundai's New Prophecy EV Concept Looks Ready To Fight Porsche 911
Hyundai has wowed us with some of its new designs in recent times. Most recently, we were impressed with so...
NASA astronaut Christina Koch feels good after record 11 months in space
Christina Koch met with reporters in Houston six days after returning to Earth from the International Space Station. Her 328-day mission — which ended last Thursday — was the longest ever by a woman.
AMD Radeon Driver Issues Get Out Of Hand As Navi Card Users Suffer Black Screen Frustration
AMD acknowledged there is a black screen issue affecting some of its Navi graphics cards and is asking for help from the community in diagnosing the problem.
Google’s experimental GameSnacks project lets you play games on any device
Google on Thursday revealed a new experimental project called GameSnacks that brings a collection of games to any device with an internet connection.
How To Watch Netflix On Android Without Wasting Data
Few things eat through data caps as quickly as a new season of your favourite Netflix show, but Android users can now reduce the app’s impact on their monthly data limits without reducing video quality. That’s all thanks to the the open-source AV1 video codec, which Netflix now supports for Android streaming....
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Nasa confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass Earth safely tomorrow
The gigantic space rock will miss us by about 3 million miles
SPIED: Ford Puma ST caught completely undisguised
Occasionally, if our spy photographers are really lucky, they manage to capture forthcoming cars completely undisguised. That is indeed the case here,
Antitrust probe into e-commerce firms stalled after Amazon challenge
CCI last month ordered a probe into Amazon and rival Walmart's Flipkart over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
Motorola Razr teardown reveals a complex design, no scope for repairs
The Motorola Razr has been subjected to a teardown by iFixit, being awarded for being the most complicated devices the team has ever torn down. The complex design means poor repairability.
Amazon wins 'JEDI' order suspending $10 billion Microsoft US military contract
A temporary injunction requested by Amazon was issued US judge Patricia Campbell-Smith, barring the Department of Defense from starting work on the contract known as JEDI, according to a summary of the ruling available online.
AMD Threadripper 3990X CPU has the raw power to run Crysis without a graphics card
How smoothly it runs is another matter – but this is still an extremely impressive feat for the high-end desktop chip.
Peakwork brings new booking option for ancillary services into dynamic packaging
DUSSELDORF - With Peakwork, travelers can now reserve a seat directly when booking a dynamic flight+hotel package. Within the booking process, the aircraft seating plan is displayed on the checkout page of the travel portal and the preferred seat can be selected. Upselling additional services is becoming increasingly important for airlines. Peakwork is now meeting this requirement with the extended integration of additional services within the dynamic packaging process. The new seat selection functionality complements the existing ability to book individual
NASA: Massive Asteroid Will Come Into Close Contact With Earth On 15th February
NASA has announced that a giant asteroid that could cause planet-wide devastation will hurtle close to Earth at a speed of 34,000km per hour tomorrow (15th February) at approximately 6:05 a.m. Thankfully, Earth is just narrowly out of range from the kilometer-wide asteroid, officially referred to as 2002 PZ39, as…
Intel Core i9-10900 10-Core Comet Lake-S CPU Poses For Pictures In New Leak
Say "cheese!"—an engineering sample of Intel's upcoming Core i9-10900 smiles for the camera in a batch of leaked photos.
Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency soon.
Cross Country Pick 5 features Tampa Bay Downs stakes duo
Aqueduct, Oaklawn park, and Tampa Bay Downs will offer a Cross Country Pick 5 on select races on Saturday, Feb. 15.
New regulator rules to save mobile, broadband and TV customers £1bn on bills
New Ofcom rules set to come into effect from tomorrow could save millions of customers up to £1bn a year on landline, broadband, TV and mobile packages.
Motorola RAZR Teardown: See how repairable the foldable phone is
The Motorola RAZR is now available. It’s an obvious rival to the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Z Flip because they have the same clamshell form. The first foldable phone from Motorola has…
Top NMC shareholder Muhairi quits board amid turmoil
Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group has faced turbulent time since report questioning finances
Microsoft launches Windows 10X for foldable notebooks, releases videos of Surface Duo and Neo
Microsoft’s latest Developer Day event has brought a few interesting announcements this year. One of which was the Microsoft Windows 10X operating system that is basically a format of the popular operating system that supports dual screen better. At the Developer Day of this year, Microsoft finally launched its much anticipated Windows 10X emulator. Meaning, …
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
The OCR Should Be Cut
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee releases its next Monetary Policy Statement and Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision next Wednesday – the first we’ve heard from them since November.
Motorola Razr Gets 1 out of 10 Repairability Score in iFixit’s Most Arduous Teardown Yet
Touted as Motorola's first foldable phone, the Razr is quite intriguing in every aspect. It boasts mid-range specifications, coupled with a steep price tag
'With Creation Of CDS & DMA, Synergy Among Three Services Will Get Fillip': Army Chief
Army Chief Gen Naravane on Thursday said with the office of the CDS and the DMA coming into being, the "synergy" among the three services will "get a fillip".
YouTube TV to end in-app purchases by iPhone, iPad users next month
Apple device users can now subscribe to the service via web browser at a lower rate
Arrest any hate-preacher now, Sultan tells security agencies
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
IOTA Network Brought to a Standstill as DevOps Team Investigates Trinity Wallet Bug
The IOTA Foundation has turned off the network after several Trinity wallet users had their funds drained. As per the announcement, most of the infected devices are running the Windows version of Trinity, and the attack is believed to be ongoing. IOTA Foundation has been criticized for its actions, claiming IOTA is a decentralized network and possessing the power to turn its network off at will, February 14, 2019.
Sony launches WH-H910N Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation in India
Priced at Rs 21,990, the latest headphones from Sony have 'Dual Noise Sensor' technology that cancels ambient noise
New Digi users can soon get the Samsung Galaxy S20 with RM0 upfront
After we’ve posted about the Samsung Galaxy S20 pre-order offer from Digi, the yellow telco has reached out to us to clarify on the hefty advance payment requirement. In our original post, we highlighted that Digi’s PhoneFreedom 365 instalment plan is demanding an upfront payment of over RM3,000 for new customers despite promising RM0 upfront as one of its key highlights.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all. Trudeau’s speech comes after he spent the last week in Africa and Kuwait, where he said several times that improving access to education …
Pandora Introduces Standalone Apple Watch App, Stream Music and Podcasts With No iPhone Required
Pandora this week introduced a standalone Apple Watch app that allows you to stream music and podcasts from your wrist with no iPhone required. ...
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Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.