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Sennheiser brings its top-notch sound quality to less expensive true wireless earbuds

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Image: Sennheiser Sennheiser is today introducing a lower-cost set of true wireless earbuds that slot in below the company’s flagship Momentum True Wireless 2 . At $199.95, the new “CX 400BT True Wireless” — so much for simple names, eh Sennheiser? — aim to retain the strong sound quality of the pricier set, though you’re losing out on active noise cancellation. The CX 400BT True Wireless are not what you’d call subtle. They come in either black or white, but there’s no getting around how big they look in the ear no matter which finish you choose. There’s been a trend recently of companies progressing towards more discreet true wireless earbud designs, but Sennheiser obviously isn’t going in that direction. Image: Sennheiser I don’t... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3lCzRq4

Apple will soon release two Apple Watches and a new iPad Air: report

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Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is planning to ship between 75 and 80 million 5G iPhones this year, according to a new Bloomberg report . The figure is in line with or slightly higher than iPhone launch shipments for the last couple of years, suggesting that Apple doesn’t expect the coronavirus pandemic to dampen demand — even though the company has already said the phones will be delayed into October. Bloomberg’s report also contains a broad roundup of what Apple is said to be planning for its fall hardware announcements. Here’s what Mark Gurman and Debby Wu expect: Four new iPhones with OLED screens coming in sizes of 5.4, 6.1, or 6.7 inches; the 6.1-inch size will be an option for both the steel-edged “Pro” line and the lower-end aluminum equivalent to the... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2YTPWxL

Nokia 5.3 आज भारत में पहली बार सेल के लिए होगा उपलब्ध, जानें फीचर्स

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Facebook may block news from being shared on its platforms in Australia

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Illustration by James Bareham / The Verge Facebook plans to block the sharing of local and international news stories on its platforms if legislation requiring tech platforms to pay publishers for content becomes law, the company said in a blog post Monday. “Australia is drafting a new regulation that misunderstands the dynamics of the internet and will do damage to the very news organisations the government is trying to protect,” Will Easton, managing director of Facebook Australia and New Zealand wrote in the blog post, arguing that the commission overseeing the process “ignored important facts,” including the relationship between social media and news media. “Assuming this draft code becomes law, we will reluctantly stop allowing publishers and people in Australia from... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3beLqik

Google’s Android TV dongle could cost just $50, according to this leak

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Image via XDA-developers Google’s Chromecast is a fantastic way to fling streaming video from phone to TV — but these days, you can often get a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire Stick with a dedicated remote control for the same money. But what if Google launched an Android TV dongle with its own remote control for the same $50 you’d pay for a high-end Roku or Fire stick? That’s exactly what 9to5Google seems to have discovered , thanks to a new Home Depot leak. The home improvement story briefly listed a Google “Sabrina” for $49.99, and 9to5Google ’s sources were able to provide pictures of that price tag in the Home Depot’s internal systems as well. Sabrina, of course, would be that Android TV dongle that leaked in June , only to seemingly appear again at the... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3jxxF14

How the police’s grasp on bureaucracy makes their budget so hard to cut

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Thousands of protesters gathered at McCarren Park in Brooklyn for a massive march around Williamsburg, making a loud call for the defunding of the police force. This comes after NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio promised ‘intense change’ with police reform proposals amid calls to defund law enforcement, including shifting resources from NYPD and publicizing officers’ disciplinary records. Brooklyn, NY on June 7th, 2020. | Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images Real change takes time, willpower, and sustained resistance — and the technology to make police brutality visible to policymakers Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2QCiG9V

You can cop-proof your phone, but there’s a better way to stay safe

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Protesters gathered on the final night of the Republican National Convention which is set to nominate Trump as the Republican candidate for a second term as U.S. President. Washington, D.C.on August 27th, 2020. | Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The scramble to reclaim digital footprints can hide the deeper logic of protest and the trade-off between risk and reward Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/32DqON2

Surviving a police shooting turned a teenager into an activist

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Leon Ford was 19 when he was shot by police and paralyzed. | Photo by Emmai Alaquiva In 2012, Leon Ford was shot by the police. That was only the beginning of his journey. Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/31HZU78

How to feed a protest

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A volunteer watches protesters from a mutual aid van on August 14, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. | Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images Amid police targeting, strenuous days, and COVID-19, mutual aid networks provide vital support Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3gL1rO2

The advantages of looking like a white dad at protests

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Protesters hold their hands in the air during a Black Lives Matter protest in front of the Multnomah County Justice Center on July 20, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Monday night marked 54 days of protests in Portland following the death of George Floyd in police custody. | Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images The cops won’t bother you, for one thing. Verge contributor Sarah Jeong interviews a thirtysomething white man who regularly attends protests to find out more. Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3gJXc5p

Recording police brutality: how one snap decision changed this town

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‘It made me feel like I was going to get picked up by a black van one day’ Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/32KJdr0

Edison Mail’s new OnMail email service launches in public beta

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OnMail — the new email service from Edison Mail — is officially launching today in a public beta, offering the company’s reinvented take on email to the masses. Edison is best known for its regular email app (which recently debuted a new premium subscription service ), but at the end of the day, the original app is effectively just a fresh coat of paint and some additional nice features onto the regular Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or iCloud mail experience. OnMail, on the other hand, is a more drastic attempt at fixing email from the ground up, offering a wholly new email service that’s designed around privacy and convenience. Interestingly, OnMail is second major new email service to launch in 2020 with an eye towards fixing... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2DeQeYt

Compaq TVs launching in India on September 1

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Compaq, a brand once synonymous with the PC space is now delving into the TV market. The brand is said to launch multiple TVs in its portfolio. To distinguish themselves, the TVs will be accompanied by sound from Mini. How this audio technology will change the viewing experience is yet to be seen but you can check out our deep dive into Mimi audio technology and how Compaq aims to distinguish itself from the competition in the video below.  Those interested in catching the live stream of the launch of the Compaq TV can do so on their YouTube channel and Facebook page. Last week Compaq announced that it was partnering with Flipkart and that its new range of TVs will be available starting September 1. We can expect customers to get benefits from the e-commerce website like no-cost EMI and more to make the TVs more affordable. Compaq has been teasing the launch of the TVs on its Instagram page. From a truly bezel-less design to a slim form factor, Compaq has been teasing features of the

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro could launch in India priced around Rs 35,000: Leaked specifications and more

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro could soon launch in India, as tipped by noted tipster Ishan Agarwal. The Mi 10T and 10T Pro leaked online just this past week, revealing key specifications and design of the upcoming successors to the Mi 9T series from 2019. As per a tweet by Agarwal, Xiaomi is gearing to launch a new phone priced around Rs 35,000 with a feature set that includes a high refresh rate display, 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865 under the hood and more. The specifications are very similar to the Mi 10T Pro that was spotted online last week.  New Xiaomi Smartphone that is (rumored to be) coming to India at a price point of around 35K will feature 108MP, SD865 & High Refresh Rate Display. Could it be the Mi 10T Pro? #MI10T #MI10TPro #Mi #Xiaomi https://t.co/UFTN3gq7YK — Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 30, 2020 A picture of the alleged Mi 10T Pro was also posted online and it gave us a glimpse of the camera module on the phone. The power button is slightly recessed as it doubles up

Netflix makes Two Popes, Bird Box, and more available to watch for free

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Screenshot: Netflix Some of Netflix’s original TV shows and movies, including the Oscar-nominated Two Popes and horror thriller Bird Box, are now available to watch for free without a subscription, Gadgets360 reports . The free content, which also includes the first episode of Stranger Things , can be found here , and is available globally. Netflix confirmed the promotion in a statement given to Gadgets360 . “We’re looking at different marketing promotions to attract new members and give them a great Netflix experience,” a spokesperson said. The free content includes a selection of films that can be watched in their entirety, but for TV shows only the first episodes are available. Here’s a full list of the TV shows and films available to watch for free: S... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2YRyVEB

Gionee Max स्मार्टफोन भारत में लॉन्च, कीमत 6,000 रुपए से कम, सेल शुरू

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Reliance JioFiber Broadband offers truly unlimited internet, no-condition 30-day Free Trial and more

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If you are a JioFiber customer or are looking to get a connection, then there is good news for you. The company has announced a no-condition 30-day free trial for its broadband service where customers get speeds of 150 Mbps with truly unlimited data. Users also get access to a 4K set-top-box with subscriptions to 10 OTT apps for all new users.  Who qualifies for the JioFiber 30 days free trial? New JioFiber customers activating from 1st September, will get the 30-day free trial. However, it must be noted that existing JioFiber customers will also get some benefits. They are as follows.   Plans of all existing JioFiber customers will be upgraded to match the benefits of The new tariff plans. Any JioFiber customer onboarded between 15th and 31st August will also get the free trial 30-day free trial benefit as a voucher in the MyJio app. What are the new benefits? Well, to begin with, there is truly unlimited data on offer with the JioFiber plans. Also, all home plans will have symmetri

Heres how you can watch select Netflix originals for free, without a subscription

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If you do not have a Netflix subscription but still want to check out some of the streaming giant’s content, well, you’re in luck. Netflix has enabled free access to a number of its original TV shows and movies. You can access these shows and movies without an account. First picked up by OnlyTech, the feature can be accessed through any desktop or Android browsers. The feature is not available on iOS browsers as of now. The feature is web-only. It is also not available on iOS, smart TVs, or Streaming sticks and is a marketing promotion to try and rope in new subscribers to the streaming service. A Netflix representative also confirmed the same saying, "You can watch select Netflix Original movies and TV episodes online for free, and without creating a Netflix account, by using a computer or Android device (iOS browsers are not supported)." You can head on over to Netflix and watch shows like Our Planet, Stranger Things, Bird Box and more for free. With the TV shows, you can

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G to launch in India soon: Report

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The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G could launch in India in the coming weeks, as per the latest rumours. The Redmi K30 4G was launched in India earlier this year as the Poco X2 and the K30 5G could be the first 5G phone from the company to launch under the Redmi brand.  According to a report by Pricebaba who collaborated with noted tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Redmi K30 5G will be available in two colours-- Frost White and Mist Purple. The phone could come in three variants to choose from, with upto 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. The Redmi K30 5G is priced starting at CNY 1,999 which puts it in the vicinity of the sub-Rs 25,000 budget segment. If Xiaomi prices the phone aggressively in India, it could go up against the likes of the OnePlus Nord and Realme X3. Exclusive for @Pricebaba: #Xiaomi *may* launch the Redmi K30 5G soon in India. Yes, with the K30 5G name. -First #Redmi 5G phone to launch in India (possibly with SD765G) -Frost White & Mist Purple with upto 8+128GB Configuration F

Tata Sky launches new broadband plan with 500GB data per month, heres how it compares to Airtel and JioFiber

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In 2020, one of the most important things to have at home is a good internet connection. With students attending classes from home and more and more people working from home, users' reliance on the internet has gone up considerably. A lot of service providers have launched affordable plans for those looking to upgrade their internet connection. If you are looking for an unlimited broadband plan, you can check out our list of best-unlimited broadband plans here. Today however, we are talking about a plan that brings with it a high speed of 300 Mbps. The plan on offer is from Tata Sky and is available in a fixed GB plan as well as an unlimited data plan. Let’s take a look at the plan in detail and see how it compares to other competing services.  Tata Sky 300 Mbps Plan details The Tata Sky 300 Mbps speed plan is available in a bunch of cities in both its unlimited data and limited data avatar. The price of the 300 Mbps unlimited plan is set to Rs 1,900 per month, or Rs 5,400 quarter

Former OnePlus employee reveals company is actively looking to launch a smartwatch

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OnePlus could be on the road to launch its first smartwatch very soon. A report recently surfaced that reveals a listing on Indonesia's IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) certification site. Now, a new report quoting a former OnePlus employee confirms that the company has "actively been looking into a smartwatch for the last year."  Rumours suggest that the watch could be called the "OnePlus Watch". The listing carries the model number W201GB, which is, unfortunately, the only detail we have on the smartwatch. But its appearance on the list hints that the company might launch it alongside the OnePlus 8T.  As spotted by 91Mobiles, the listing reveals that the "OnePlus Watch" is a 'low-power, short-range device' and description says it is a 'wearable watch'. Adding to the report, TechRadar exclusively learned from a former OnePlus employee that the company is considering a smartwatch for a while.   It's not the first time

PUBG Mobile will soon introduce Video Review Station to combat hackers

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PUBG Mobile developers have announced that they will be adding a new feature to combat hackers and cheaters that have infiltrated the game. According to a post on Reddit, the developers will be introducing The Video Review Station. Unlike most anti-cheat systems, which rely on the developers to find and identify cheaters, the new system will add the PUBG Mobile community in the mix. The developers notes that the system is quite similar to the one used by other competitive games like League of Legends and Counter Strike: Global  How this will work is that when a player is reported for suspicious activity in a game, a battle replay video is generated from the suspicious player’s perspective. This video will then be distributed randomly to multiple player investigators who will then analyze the video. If a majority of the investigators confirm that the video contains a violation, it will be sent to the official PUBG Mobile team for review, who will then proceed to take necessary action. 

Realme 7 unboxing gives us a glimpse of the design and confirms alleged specifications

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Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro are set to launch in India on September 3 and ahead of the official unveiling, an alleged unboxing video of the Realme 7 has appeared online. Several key specifications of the Realme 7 series have been leaked previously by multiple sources so now we have a fair idea as to what to expect from the successors of the Realme 6 and 6 Pro. An alleged unboxing video of the upcoming Realme 7 has been posted by the Mix with remix YouTube channel that gives us a look at the design of the upcoming phone. The video showcases what looks like the official retail box of the Realme 7 and the phone seems to have a two-tone design on the back. The retail box reveals some key specifications that corroborate previous leaks, and we also see the camera module that’s situated in the top-left corner. Let’s take a look at the leaked specifications of the Realme 7. Realme 7 leaked specifications The retail box of the alleged Realme 7 in the video reveals a bunch of key specification

Realme C15 की आज रात 8 बजे फ्लैश सेल, कीमत 10,000 रुपये से कम

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Realme C12 आज खरीदने का खास मौका, कीमत 8,999 रुपये, जानें ऑफर्स

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10,000 से कम कीमत वाला Redmi 9 आज बिक्री के लिए उपलब्ध, जानें फीचर्स

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ट्रिपल कैमरे वाले Moto G9 की आज भारत में पहली सेल, जानें कीमत व ऑफर्स

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SpaceX launches the first south-bound rocket from Florida in decades

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This evening, SpaceX launched another rocket from Florida, but this vehicle took a very different kind of path than most flights from the East Coast. Rather than head eastward after launch as most Florida missions do, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket headed south after liftoff, skirting over Florida’s southeast coast and heading over Cuba. That’s because this mission was headed to what is known as a polar orbit — a path that runs mostly north-to-south over the Earth’s poles. It’s a type of mission you don’t normally see taking place from Florida. In fact, this will be the first time since 1969 that a rocket taking off from Florida heads southward. Up until now, most polar launches in the US have taken place from the southern coast of California.... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3gJBluO

New trailers: The Comey Rule, Never Gonna Snow Again, The Doorman, and more

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Jeff Daniels as James Comey | Showtime After the sad news of Chadwick Boseman’s death, I planned a marathon of his movies this weekend. We’re still definitely planning to re-watch 42 and Get on Up , but so far we can’t stop watching Black Panther. Boseman is just so magnetic as T’Challa and everything about the movie is as stunning on the sixth or seventh watch as it was the first time— the acting, the cinematography, the music, the costumes, and of course the script— all amazing. If you have not seen it (honestly, why?) you should absolutely remedy that as soon as possible. In addition to four other trailers to check out this week, a bonus: Black Panther That’s the original Black Panther trailer from 2017. The movie went on to earn a Best Picture nomination and three Oscar... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2ESS3dW

Republican leader shares faked video of disabled activist on Twitter

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A Sunday tweet from Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) showing a video of activist Ady Barkan got a “manipulated media” label from Twitter. Barkan has ALS and speaks through voice assistance. In the video , a conversation between Barkan and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Barkan asks “But do we agree that we can redirect some of the funding?” The version Scalise tweeted edits in the words “for police,” to the end of the question, words which Barkan says in a different context earlier in the video. A Twitter spokesperson confirmed in an email to The Verge that the tweet was labeled “based on our Synthetic and Manipulated Media policy.” The video was first noticed by Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel. There's a clip here of @... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3hJ3mEm

ABC to air Black Panther ad-free on Sunday, followed by tribute to Chadwick Boseman

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Photo by Matt Kennedy / Marvel Studios ABC will show the 2018 movie Black Panther without commercials on Sunday night, followed by an ABC News special “Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King.” The Walt Disney Co., which owns ABC, said in a statement that the special will “celebrate Boseman’s storied life, legacy and career,” and will “shine a light on the medical condition he privately battled.” Boseman died of colon cancer Friday at age 43, and according to a statement from his family , was first diagnosed with the disease in 2016. Tonight, ABC will celebrate the legacy of Chadwick Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther followed by the ABC News Special: Chadwick Boseman - A Tribute for a King. It all starts tonight at 8/7c on ABC. p... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/34HmcYO

Tesla rolls out software update to let its cars’ cameras see speed limit signs

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tesla is pushing a software update that will let its vehicles’ Autopilot system detect speed limit signs using their cameras, Elektrek reported . When the camera detects a speed limit sign, it will be displayed on the driver visualization in the car and used to set a speed limit warning, according to the software release notes. The latest software update also adds to its traffic light and stop sign control features, and will sound a chime when your Tesla is sitting at a stoplight that turns green. It’s only intended as a notification so it’s up to the driver to decide whether and when to actually move the car forward. In April, Tesla rolled out a software update in beta for its newer cars to allow them to see and respond to stop signs... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2EKb16P

Cloudflare is suffering a Sunday morning outage

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Cloudflare was suffering an outage Sunday morning that appeared to be affecting multiple websites. The outage began early Sunday, and according to Cloudflare’s status page , it was seeing “an increased level of HTTP 5xx class errors,” such as 522 and 503, which indicates an issue with the server. In a later update Cloudflare said it had “identified an issue with a transit provider” as the cause of the issue, and that it was working on a fix. The outage was affecting all data centers that use the transit provider. Cloudflare is aware of network related issues caused by a third-party transit provider incident. We are working to mitigate the problem. Please follow the status page here: https://t.co/9DSYq0HIa7 — Cloudflare Help... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3b98jnm

Ubisoft to remove image of raised black fist from Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge French game publisher Ubisoft is apologizing to fans after a video showing the opening sequence for Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad showed images of a raised black fist, which critics said was “insensitive” and appeared to connect the Black Lives Matter movement to a fictional terrorist organization in the game. The game’s opening sequence shows UMBRA, an anarchist group which the narrator explains is taking “advantage of escalating civil unrest” to “generate more chaos and weaken governments.” The black raised fist image was associated with UMBRA. After the video was uploaded, several fans criticized how the imagery, including the fist, appeared to cast the Black Lives Matter movement as a terrorist group. One Twitter user who is a senior... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/34LzOC8

New technology export rules in China could affect TikTok sale to a US company

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Plans for a TikTok sale may have a new obstacle, with China implementing new rules on AI technology exports, The New York Times reported . The new export control rules, which focus on technology the Chinese government considers sensitive, could mean that TikTok’s parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance, might need a license before it can sell TikTok to an American company. The updated regulations prohibit exporting technology including text analysis, voice recognition, and content suggestions without a license from the Chinese government. According to The Wall Street Journal , a Chinese government official told state-run Xinhua News Agency that ByteDance should “seriously and cautiously” consider halting talks for a sale of TikTok. M... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2YLbDA6

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 by Zotac shows up in leaked renders

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Nvidia is expected to announce the 3000 series of consumer GeForce graphics cards, but in the days leading up to the launch, there’s already a lot of unofficial and official chatter. While we still wait for an official reveal of the 3000-series GPUs, a leak of the upcoming card by Zotac has leaked. According to Tom’s Hardware, a tweet claims to show off a number of renders of the upcoming RTX 3090 by Zotac. Another tweet shows a total of 9 models between the RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 family of GPUs. According to VideoCardz, the Nvidia RTX 3090 would sport 24GB of GDDR6X memory and 5248 CUDA Cores. The RTX 3080 is reported to have 10GB GDDR6X memory while the RTX 3070 will have 8GB GDDR6X VRAM. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 is reported by VideoCardz to be capable of pulling up to 350W of power. All of this, off course, currently remains limited to the rumour domain. I don't usually filter things; DE but do you want to see the new 3090 zotac? from Latest Technology News ht

The CDC’s testing guidance will make the pandemic worse

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge More than 180,000 people have died because of COVID-19 in the United States. And this week, the agency tasked with fighting the worst pandemic in a century recommended surrender. Earlier this week, the US Centers for Disease Control updated its COVID-19 advice to recommend fewer people get tested for the virus. The agency’s previous advice urged tests for “all close contacts” of infected people, stressing the importance of contacts being “quickly identified and tested.” Now, it says people without symptoms “do not necessarily need a test,” even if they were directly exposed or attended a large gathering in a viral hotspot. It makes exceptions for “vulnerable individuals” and adds a vague instruction to follow local health officials —... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2Z2Ez71

Facebook pilot program linking its users’ news subscriptions could cut down on password fatigue

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It’s a mildly annoying problem: when you’re reading the snippet of a news article on Facebook and you click through to read the full article, even if you’re subscribed to the news publication, you hit its paywall and have to manually log in. Facebook says it’s now testing a feature that will help reduce how often you have to log in to news sites, allowing paying news subscribers to link their Facebook accounts to their subscriptions. The goal, according to Facebook , is to “provide a better news consumption experience on Facebook,” and allowing publishers to “deepen their relationships with subscribers.” Here’s how it works: Facebook identifies a subscriber from one of its publisher partners, and the subscriber is invited to link their... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3ltHHlD

This Game Boy Color is actually a portable Nintendo Wii and it’s so damn clean

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Transforming classic video game consoles into on-the-go gadget gaming goodness is practically a time-honored tradition — I remember writing about Bacteria’s bulbous portable Nintendo 64 a decade ago . But @GingerOfMods new “Wii Boy Color” (via NintendoLife ) is so clean, so compact, I just have to share it with you. OK, it’s a little bit thicker than an actual Game Boy Color if you count the rear triggers. But it’s remarkably close — and when have you had a Game Boy that can play Nintendo Wii and GameCube games on the go? Here it is side by side with gramps. pic.twitter.com/a2ubH1KLo1 — GingerOfMods (@GingerOfMods) August 27, 2020 And let me restate that this isn’t some insanely powerful Android smartphone running an emulator.... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3gH4iYk

Google reportedly took five days to decide not to remove misleading ads about voting by mail

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Illustration by Alex Castro Google took five days to review several ads with misleading information about voting by mail before opting to approve them, The Washington Post reported . The ads were created by Protect My Vote— a group the Post refers to as “shadowy”— and appeared to target people in several US states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, and Texas, showing up in response to searches for “mail-in voting.” One of the ads reads “think mail-in voting and absentee voting are the same. Think again! There are different safeguards for each,” a misleading and inaccurate claim. Google ultimately declined to remove the ads. Spokeswoman Charlotte Smith told the Post “We have zero tolerance for ads that employ voter suppression tactics or undermine... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/32FLEeJ

A case of coronavirus reinfection shows the complexities of the pandemic

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The scary thing finally happened: someone caught the coronavirus twice and got sicker the second time around. A 25-year-old man in Nevada got COVID-19 in March, got better in April, and got sick again in May. He had worse symptoms on the second bout, bad enough that he had to be hospitalized. Three other cases of confirmed reinfection were also reported this week: one in Hong Kong (the first documented case) and two in Europe. These don’t necessarily make me any more worried about our vaccine prospects, though, and they don’t mean the pandemic will go on forever. We have four documented cases of reinfection. But that’s out of the 24 million cases of this disease so far, and rare shit happens. Most experts expected that we’d see at least... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3jrLzC4

I’m addicted to Instagram scams

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I moved to LA mid-pandemic and furnished my apartment almost exclusively from Facebook Marketplace, a luxurious garden of budget goods that exploits all my weak points: deals, online shopping, haggling with strangers on the internet. One of the first things I bought was a table and four chairs that was not cheap, by my standards ($225!), but did look unique compared to the countless IKEA offerings. When I went to pick it up, however, it was clear this was in fact an IKEA offering — one that had been shoddily hand-painted by the enthusiastic acting student who sold it to me. I no longer wanted to buy it (why spend $225 on old furniture that costs $120 new?), and I probably should have just told the guy I’d made a mistake... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2EIaW3w

Call of Duty: Mobiles Thermite lethal grenade now available: Heres everything you need to know

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Call of Duty: Mobile players will now be able to unlock the new Thermite lethal grenade in the game. The new throwable has to be unlocked via the ‘Rocket Arm’ seasonal challenge, but does not require players to fully complete the challenge in order to unlock it. In fact, the grenade will be unlocked right after players complete the second challenge.     Conquest ⁣ To escape your past, face it head on!⁣ ⁣ New Battle Pass⁣ Shipment⁣ Reznov⁣ Nikto - Stronghold⁣ Kilo Bolt-Action⁣ & more!⁣ ⁣ New season, weapons, modes and soldiers available NOW in #CODMobile! pic.twitter.com/YZBA6bDQXw — Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) August 16, 2020   Unlocking procedure As mentioned before, unlocking the Thermite is pretty straightforward as players will only have to complete two challenges. The first tasks them with using the Smoke Grenade ten times in matches. After that, players will have to kill five enemies using trip mines. After that, the new lethal grenade is unlocked. How to use T

T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 11 Pro to new and existing subscribers

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Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge At T-Mobile, you can get a free iPhone 11 Pro if you meet all of the carrier’s qualifications. First off, you have to switch from another carrier and trade in your old device, or if you’re an existing customer, you can get one by adding a line to your plan. For either one, you’ll pay for the phone up front, then T-Mobile will pay you back in billing credits each month over a 24-month period. It’s worth noting that Apple is likely a month out from announcing the rumored iPhone 12, and with any new iPhone release, there are usually a bunch of carrier incentives. Still, it’s a free iPhone now, if you want it and meet the criteria. Control Ultimate Edition just launched this week on Steam, following a yearlong exclusive stint... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2ECcQTv

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Redmi 9A confirmed to be available exclusively on Amazon

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Xiaomi is prepping to launch the latest iteration of its "Desh ka smartphone" - the Redmi 9A in India on September 2. Days before the launch, it is confirmed that the budget phone will be available on Amazon. For those unaware, the Redmi 9A is company's latest offering in its entry-level series of phones, which is highly popular in India.  Amazon has made the Redmi 9A product page live, revealing that the smartphone will be available exclusively on its platform. Sadly, the listing doesn't reveal more details about the hardware of the phone, but those interested can now register with the 'notify me' button to receive all the updates about the launch. But the smartphone is likely to boast of similar specifications as its global variant. #DeshKaSmartphone #Redmi9A is launching on 2nd September! But can you spot all the previously launched #Redmi A series smartphones in this picture? pic.twitter.com/cWNkpUk3R5 — Redmi India - #Redmi9 is here! (@RedmiIndia) Augu

PUBG Mobile bans over 2 million cheating accounts in one week

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PUBG Mobile has announced that it has banned over 2 million players over the course of a week. According to a tweet by the developers, 2,273,152 accounts were banned from August 20 to August 27. This also included 1,424,854 devices which were permanently suspended from accessing the game.    From August 20th to August 27th, 2,273,152 accounts and 1,424,854 devices have been permanently suspended from accessing our game, out of which these are the reasons: 12%: Speed Cheats 22%: Other 27%: Auto-Aim Cheats 32%: X-Ray Vision pic.twitter.com/0U7JFeSxtF — PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) August 29, 2020   The tweet also reveals some interesting statistics. The developers note that a majority (33%) of the banned players were caught using X-Ray Vision, while 27% of the players were using Auto-Aim. 12% of the players were using Speed Hacks. The percentage of players banned for modifying areas of damage or character models was 4% and 3% respectively. 22% of players were caught using other cheats.