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Xiaomi could launch Redmi Note 9 4G as Redmi 9 Power in India: Report

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G was launched alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G last week in China. As per the latest rumours, the Redmi Note 9 4G could be making its way to India as the Redmi 9 Power. It would be the fifth phone in the Redmi 9 series as the company already sells the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime in India.  According to a post by popular tipster Mukul Sharma, the Redmi Note 9 4G was spotted in a listing on the Google Play Console as the Redmi 9 Power. Moreover, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has also been listed on the Google Supported Devices list and could be announced as the Mi 10i in India. The new Redmi Note 9 series phones flaunt a new design with multiple camera support and a high-capacity battery to boot. Redmi Note 10 4G will likely launch in India as the Redmi 9 Power. The Indian variant of the device (M2010J19SI) has been listed on the Google Supported Devices list. It actually makes sense, as the device will feature a SD662 processo...

Nintendo Switch update lets you share screenshots to your phone or PC

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Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch, and for once it actually adds some features to the console’s barebones OS. The biggest one is a new way to share screenshots and videos directly to your smartphone by scanning a QR code. The process is a little awkward, but it definitely beats the previous method of uploading everything to Twitter or Facebook first. Here’s how it works: With the new system update on #NintendoSwitch , you are now able to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your Nintendo Switch to a smartphone for easier sharing! https://t.co/FHsNV9djsE pic.twitter.com/unXPYkNej1 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 1, 2020 You can also now copy screenshots and videos to your PC over USB. O... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2VhPOWR

The Verge gaming holiday gift guide 2020

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Exciting gifts for your favorite gamers Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/37gDwU6

Jabra Elite 85t flagship TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation launched in India: Price and features

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Jabra Elite 85t TWS earbuds has officially launched in India bringing in fully adjustable ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) to make the wireless audio experience even more immersive. The new 85t earphones are compact and lightweight and has semi-open design and multiple microphones the ensure clear audio quality on calls. The earbuds use silicon EarGels for a secure seal so that they don’t fall off the ears when being used. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Elite 85t series in India, which truly demonstrates that our commitment to ANC is no exception. Today’s users demand great devices in small packaging, and the Elite 85t which offers superior sound experience in an optimal fit and sleek design fulfils the need,” said Dr Amitesh Punhani, Country Marketing Manager at Jabra. Jabra Elite 85t pricing and features The Jabra Elite 85t is priced at Rs 18,999 and is being offered in Titanium Black colour from December 1 in India. Jabra says that more colours of the 85t will be made ...

Apple fined €10M by Italian watchdog over iPhone waterproofing claims

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Italian Competition Authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato or AGCM, has fined Apple €10 million (around $12 million) for making misleading claims about the waterproofing of its iPhones, Reuters reports . Affected iPhone models go back to 2017’s iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. In a press release , the AGCM criticized Apple for not being clear enough about its water resistance claims. It said that claims about iPhones being water resistant for up to 30 minutes at depths of up to four meters only apply in certain circumstances like controlled lab tests with pure water. The regulator also criticized Apple’s disclaimer that said water damage is not covered as part of the iPhone’s warranty, despite marketing the phones’ water... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2JcAx7m

The best Cyber Monday mesh router deals

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Google Nest Wifi. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge If you’re looking to improve your home Wi-Fi situation, the best thing you can do is invest in a mesh router. Mesh router systems make it easy to cover all corners of your home with a strong Wi-Fi signal and are easily expandable depending on how much square footage you have. Fortunately, a number of the best mesh router systems on the market are heavily discounted for Cyber Monday, so you can save quite a bit on one right now If you have a basic home internet plan of 300Mbps or less, you can do fine with a Wi-Fi 5 based system, such as the entry-level Eero or Google’s Nest Wifi. If you have faster internet at home, up to a gigabit connection, you might want to invest in a Wi-Fi 6 system. Looking for more Cyber Monday deals? Be sure to... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3lYINWC

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds are cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday

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Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Woot is offering the best price yet on the bean-shaped Samsung Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds. This model has gone as low as $130 during Black Friday, but they’re currently at $110 for Cyber Monday . Given that the Galaxy Buds Live debuted at $170 in the summer alongside the Note 20-series phones, this is a sharp price drop in a short period of time. It’s obvious from looking at them that they offer a bold design, and according to our review from Chris Welch, these offer lengthy battery life and powerful sound. They also support wireless charging. The noise cancellation isn’t as effective as he’d hoped, but it’s a nice feature to have in a pinch. You’ll be able to find the Galaxy Buds Live available in a few colors at Woot, including... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/33pkVEj

Sonos One, Move, Five, Beam, and Sub are all on sale for Cyber Monday

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Sonos One | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Sonos has discounted several of its speakers for Cyber Monday including the compact One and One SL, powerful Five, portable Move, Beam soundbar, and Sub add-on. All three models are $100 off, a significant discount from their regular prices. Sales on Sonos speakers are rare — we typically only see meaningful discounts on them during the holiday shopping season. This marks the only time of the year that you might see significant discounts on popular speakers such as the One, Move, and Five. Sonos One and One SL deals The One is Sonos’ base speaker and one of its most popular models. It is compact in size, but outputs a surprising amount of volume and punch. You can use it standalone, in stereo configurations, or as rear surrounds in a... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3lZ6OfZ

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro design renders surface online yet again

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New renders of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro have surfaced online yet again, giving us a glimpse of the upcoming successors to the OnePlus 8 series. There are several reports hinting at the possibility of an early launch of the OnePlus 9 series in March 2021. The OnePlus 8T was launched on October 14 but rumours and speculations around OnePlus 9 are starting to take shape now. According to a report by LetsGoDigital in collaboration with Concept Creator that reveals the new renders of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, we can see the two phones carry forward the rectangular camera module that debuted on the 8T. The curves on the side are seemingly more pronounced in the new renders while the OnePlus 9 is said to feature a flat-screen like the 8T.  Recently, popular tipster OnLeaks posted the CAD renders of the alleged OnePlus 9 Pro that gave us a glimpse of the Pro variant in the OnePlus 9 series. However, shortly afterwards, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau sent out a tweet stating that “N...

Apple now offering a 5 month free Apple Music subscription to new users

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If you’ve ever wanted to subscribe to Apple Music, this is probably a really good time to do so as Apple is now giving new Apple Music users a free subscription for 5 months through Shazam. This is essentially a part of Apple’s special holiday offer and will be available for users in Canada, Australian The US, a few other countries and finally, India. Do note that the offer is valid till 17 January, 2021.  To avail the offer all you have to do is download Shazam and use the app to identify a song which will then direct you to Apple Music where you can apply for the offer. Again, this is only available to new users. Current and existing users of Apple Music cannot avail this offer. This comes as no surprise as the holiday season is upon us and there will be other offers coming up as well.  Apple purchased Shazam in 2017 and folded the music identifying app into its own ecosystem. The standard offer for new users on Apple Music is a three-month trial period and have even creat...

The best Cyber Monday deals on tech

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Cyber Monday is here. It’s the last big shopping opportunity of 2020, and if you didn’t already take advantage of some deals that debuted over the weekend, now’s your chance. Every retailer has debuted at least a few new deals earlier than ever, and we’re focused on adding them here — in addition to the great Black Friday deals you can still get. As you’re expecting, there are some great deals on gaming laptops, wireless noise-canceling headphones, earbuds, tablets, and much more. We’ll be doing our best to keep this post updated during Cyber Monday, and stay tuned throughout Cyber Week as we give you as many chances as possible to get everything on your holiday wish list. We’ve put the latest deals right at the top for easy viewing. L... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3fNQIDX

Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord: Snapdragon 750G vs 765G compared

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Moto G 5G has just launched in India as an affordable 5G smartphone in the mid-range segment. While Indian telecom companies are yet to deploy a 5G network, there is no scarcity of phones supporting 5G connectivity in India. However, 5G as a feature was commonly seen on phones in the high-end and premium segment until the launch of Moto G 5G.  With the Moto G 5G, the company has launched the device at Rs 20,999 in India, making it the most affordable 5G smartphone available in the country. At the price, it goes up against the OnePlus Nord which is its closest 5G competitor starting at Rs 24,999. So how does the Moto G 5G stand against the OnePlus Nord? We find out in this specification based comparison of the Moto G 5G and OnePlus Nord. Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord: pricing and availability The Moto G 5G is priced at Rs 20,999 in India for the sole 6GB+128GB option and will sell online on Flipkart. The OnePlus Nord starts at Rs 24,999 for the base 6GB+64GB variant, Rs 27,999 f...

FAU-G is up for pre-registration on Google Play Store

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nCore games have announced that it has opened pre-registrations for FAU-G: Fearless and United Guards. Those interested can pre-register for the game on the Google Play Store here. This development comes just a few days after Google effectively purged all fake FAU-G clones looking to cash in on the game’s hype. To recall, the game was announced by Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar. The developers released a trailer in October, where they promised to launch the game by the end of November. It is not yet known when exactly the game will be made available for download. Those who choose to pre-register can choose to be notified when the game will be available for download, or download the game automatically the moment it becomes available.  On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, we are starting the pre-registrations of FAU-G: Fearless And United Guards. Pre-register and be the first to play the game. #FAUG #BeFearless Pre-registration link: https://ift.tt/37r6VLA @akshaykumar #happ...

Spotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlists

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Spotify’s Christmas Hits playlists was one of the ones to get an accompanying story. | Screenshot: Spotify Spotify is testing a new Snapchat-style Stories feature alongside some of its playlists. On its Christmas Hits playlist, for example, a series of artists including Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, and Pentatonix use a series of short video clips to share personal anecdotes about the festive period and their songwriting processes. Engadget notes that similar stories have been spotted on the Tear Drop emo rap playlist, and a version of Megan Thee Stallion’s album Good News . The videos can be accessed from an icon on the top left of each supported playlist. Tapping it reveals an interface that’ll be familiar to anyone who’s ever watched an Instagram or Snapchat story, allowing you to tap on the left or right of the screen to skip through a... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/37g5Hm6

Microsoft Teams will stop working for all users on IE11 from today onward

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Microsoft announced earlier this year that Microsoft Teams, a popular video conferencing application, is all set to lose support and compatibility on Internet Explorer 11. The move is set in motion to urge users to shift to the new Chromium-based Edge browser. Microsoft has also announced that from 17 August  2021, remaining Microsoft 365 services will also be discontinued on IE11. This announcement states that just after ending the support for the legacy Microsoft Edge browser on 9 March 2021, it would be applied to the Microsoft 365 services. The company on its official blog post announced that users will have a degraded experience or won’t be able to connect to the Microsoft 365 services or apps.  “For degraded experiences, new Microsoft 365 features will not be available or certain features may cease to work when accessing the app or service via IE 11. While we know this change will be difficult for some customers, we believe that customers will get the most out of...

Google removes all fake FAU-G apps from the Play Store

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It looks like Google has purged all fake FAU-G apps from the Play Store. As of writing, searching for ‘faug’ or ‘fau-g’ does not result in any apps being suggested. This would come as good news for the developer of FAU-G, nCore games, as well as the players in general. To recall, The Google Play Store was littered with fake versions of the apps that tried to cash-in on the hype surrounding the upcoming game. These games used multiple techniques in order to get people to download them. Some used the same acronym or sounded the same as FAU-G, while others used the same game logo. Most claimed to be a guide for the game, but considering the fact that the game has not been released yet, it’s not known who these guides were for or if the information in these guides was even accurate.  Those who ended up downloading any of these apps could end up with a bunch of issues. If the user is lucky, they could end up with a cheap asset-flipped game that looks and plays terribly. If they were u...

UK bans installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The UK government is banning the installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021 as part of its plans to phase out the Chinese firm’s technology by 2027, The Financial Times reports . The decision follows the government’s announcement in July that firms would be barred from buying new equipment from January 2021 over national security concerns. The announcement means that any telecoms companies who have stockpiled Huawei equipment ahead of the January cutoff will now not be able to use this for long-term 5G rollouts. The Financial Times reports that some companies have been stockpiling this equipment since summer. Firms will still be allowed to maintain old equipment after September, according to BBC News . Firms have... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/33puses

Vivo V20 Pro price leaked ahead of launch in India

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The price of the upcoming Vivo V20 Pro has leaked online ahead of its launch on December 2 in India. The V20 Pro features a 44MP dual selfie camera and Snapdragon 765G processor and was unveiled in September in Thailand. It follows the V20 series that has already launched in India with the V20 in October and V20 SE in November. According to several reports online, the V20 Pro was spotted on Reliance Digital, Poorvika Mobile and Sangeetha Mobiles listed at a price of Rs 29,990. Interestingly, the price of the V20 SE was also spoiled by a listing on Reliance Digital just days prior to its official launch. In the case of V20 Pro, the said listing has since been taken down.  Having said that, it is likely that the phone is launched at Rs 29,990 as previous reports have also indicated the same. The V20 Pro is confirmed to launch on December 2 which is when the price will be officially revealed with the phone going on sale on Amazon India. As the phone has already been announced we alr...

CD Projekt Red says Cyberpunk 2077s multiplayer will almost be a stand-alone game by itself

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As we reported earlier, CD Projekt Red has said that Cyberpunk 2077’s DLC would be announced when the game was released on December 10. Well, we’ve got more news coming up as CD Projekt Red President Adam Kicinski has also said that the game’s multiplayer ‘mode’ will be an almost stand-alone game by itself. According to a transcription of an earnings call by SeekingAlpha, Adam Kicinski said, “So, first, we don't call it modes. It's a separate, dedicated production, a big production. We think about it as a standalone product.” So what does that mean? Well, for one, the game could still be connected to the main Cyberpunk 2077 single-player world but will offer completely different experiences, missions and so on. The company has been keeping the multiplayer portion of the game under wraps for now, but we do expect CD Projekt Red to make an official announcement soon enough. The game is scheduled to be launched on December 10, so we should definitely hear more about the various i...

Call of Duty: Mobile to get new version of Nuketown map in Season 13 update

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It’s the end of the month and pretty much like clockwork, Activision has started teasing the next big update to Call of Duty: Mobile's upcoming Season 13. The developers have teased a new map coming to the game, and as always, internet sleuths have already deduced that the next seasonal update will be the new version of the ever-popular Nuketown map. This time around, it looks like players will be treated to a Russian-themed version of the map that was seen in Call of Duty: Back Ops 4. Bundle up! It has been getting quite chilly lately...⁣ ⁣ Coming to #CODMobile in the next season! pic.twitter.com/cEDQjb86Tm — Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) November 28, 2020 The tweet itself doesn’t reveal much about what’s to come, but the house shown in the image is a dead-ringer for the one used in the Russian-version of Nuketown. This version of Nuketown is functionally identical to the standard version of Nuketown, which is a Russian twist. So you get Russian-style buildings and inste...

Xiaomi Redmi 9A base variant price hiked by Rs 200 in India

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Xiaomi has increased the price of the Redmi 9A base variant by Rs 200 in India. The new price is effective both for online and offline retail stores and now people looking to buy the Redmi 9A will have to shell out Rs 200 more. The Redmi 9A was launched in India earlier in September starting at Rs 6,799 as an entry-level phone in the Redmi 9 series. As per a report by MySmartPrice, Xiaomi has sent an email to its authorised partners detailing the increase in the price of the Redmi 9A with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The original price of this model was Rs 6,799 but now the company has increased it by Rs 200, bringing it to Rs 6,999. Do note however, the second variant with 3GB RAM continues to retail at Rs 7,499. The Redmi 9A is one of the most affordable Xiaomi phones in the entry-level segment followed by the Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime. The 9A features a big display, octa-core processor and a large capacity battery to boot.  Xiaomi Redmi 9A specifications Xiaomi R...

Super Nintendo World opens on February 4th with AR Mario Kart rollercoaster

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Universal Studios Japan has announced an opening date for its long-awaited Nintendo-themed area. The Super Nintendo Land zone will open at the Osaka theme park on February 4th, 2021. That’s actually a little earlier than expected — last month Nintendo said that the project would open in spring. A themed cafe and merchandise store have already opened in the larger Universal Studios Japan park. USJ and Nintendo have also provided details on what is sure to be one of the park’s flagship attractions: a Mario Kart -themed rollercoaster. It’s housed inside a reconstructed Bowser’s castle and makes use of AR and projection mapping technology, with riders donning AR headsets shaped like Mario’s cap: Bloomberg got an early look at... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3ltPoaB

Vi Rs 1197 plan brings with it 15GB data per day along with weekend rollover

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Vi has a Rs 1197 plan that brings with it validity of 180 days, truly unlimited calling and 1.5GB data per day. The good thing about the plan is that if you don't consume the 1.5GB data in the day, it gets added to the weekend rollover.  What is weekend rollover? With weekend data rollover, a user can carry forward his/her unused data from the week over to the weekend. Let’s take the data available on the above plan as an example. The above Rs 1197 plan brings with it 1.5GB data per day. Say you use only 0.5GB data on the first day, the remaining 1 GB isn't lost. All the unused data from the rest of the week is added to the weekend kitty. So, on Saturday, you will have access to the accumulated data of the week along with the 1.5GB of Saturday. You can understand weekend data rollover in more detail here.  Weekend data rollover isn't limited to the Rs 1197 plan. In fact, the Rs 1197 plan is an addition to a curation of plans available with weekend data rollover. The plans...

Motorola Moto G 5G with 48MP triple cameras launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

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Motorola Moto G 5G has officially launched in India, bringing an affordable 5G phone to the mid-range smartphone segment. The Moto G 5G was announced alongside Moto G9 Power earlier this month for the European market and has now finally arrived in India.  The Moto G 5G aims to be an affordable offering in the mid-range with features like Full HD+ screen, triple cameras, Snapdragon processor with 5G support and a high-capacity battery to boot. Here’s everything you should know about the Moto G 5G including its price in India, specifications and availability details. Moto G 5G Price and Availability Moto G 5G is priced at Rs 20,999 for the single variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Moto G 5G will go on sale in India from December 7 on Flipkart and is being offered in Volcanic Gray and Frosted Silver colours to choose from. Moto G 5G specifications The Motorola Moto G 5G features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout in t...

Samsung’s Note 20 5G and Z Flip 5G now available in festive red and white colors

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The Note 20 5G (left) is getting a new red color, while the Z Flip 5G (right) will be sold in white. | Image: Samsung Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 5G and Z Flip 5G are available in a pair of new colors in the US starting today, the company has announced. The Note 20 5G is now available in red, while the Z Flip 5G is available in white. Both colors are being produced in “limited quantities,” Samsung says, and there’s no difference in specs or pricing between these and the original models. For those keeping track, these are the fourth and third colors for the Note 20 5G and the Z Flip 5G, respectively. The Note 20 5G is currently available in copper, green, and gray, while the Z Flip 5G is available in copper and gray. Although they’re not getting the new colors, the Ultra version of the Note 20 is also available in white and black, while the 4G version of... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2JoYOqk

New trailers: Small Axe: Red White and Blue, Equinox, Sweet Home, and more

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John Boyega stars in Small Axe: Red, White and Blue | Amazon Prime I would like to discuss my THOUGHTS about the Netflix movie Happiest Season with you all but I don’t want to spoil the ending if you have not seen it. Suffice to say it could have used 100 percent more of both Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy. The ending was... disappointing. Like VERY. It’s fine, but man I was hoping a Hallmark-esque LGBTQ rom-com might go with a more unexpected ending. K-Stew deserved better. So as not to become too ensconced in holiday rom-com land, I just started The Undoing. Gotta keep those streaming algorithms guessing. Before we get to the latest new trailers, in honor of the original Darth Vader, David Prowse, who died this weekend , let’s watch the original trailer for The Empire Strikes Back. The Empire Strikes... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2JbrbJ3

The mysterious Utah monolith has disappeared

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A mysterious monolith appeared, then disappeared, in rural Utah | Utah Department of Public Safety The Utah monolith has now disappeared almost as abruptly as it was discovered. The Utah Bureau of Land Management released a statement that the “illegally installed structure” had been removed from its public lands by an unknown party, likely on November 27th, after receiving national and international attention. “The BLM did not remove the structure which is considered private property,” according to the statement posted to the agency’s Facebook page. “We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff’s office.” The 10- to 12-foot steel object was first discovered by the Utah Department of Public Safety during a sheep-counting expedition in the Utah desert on November 18th. There was “no... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2VgPiby

Amazon workers in Germany set to strike again to disrupt Black Friday orders

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A trade union has called on workers at an Amazon warehouse in Germany to hold their second strike in a week in an effort to disrupt Black Friday order processing, Reuters reported . Some 500 workers took part in a three-day strike that started Thursday and ended Saturday, according to trade union Verdi, with the next strike set to begin Monday night and end Tuesday night. Germany is Amazon’s second-biggest market after the US. Amazon workers at six sites across Germany struck in June to protest safety at its logistics centers, where dozens of workers had become infected with the coronavirus. Warehouse workers in Germany have struck against Amazon several times in recent years to protest workers’ pay and conditions . The strikes in Germany... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3qeiIVR

The best Cyber Monday deals that you can already get

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Cyber Monday is upon us. The big finale of the busy shopping weekend will officially happen Monday. But if you’ll be busy with work or whatever else, there’s some good news today: You can get a lot of the best Cyber Monday deals early. More and more retailers have lifted the veil on their new deals earlier than ever, and we’re focused on adding them here. As you’re expecting, there are some great deals on TVs, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, video games, and much more. We’ll be doing our best to keep this post updated ahead of Cyber Monday, and we’ll be back all of next week to give you as many chances as possible to get everything on your holiday wish list. Latest deals Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Target is... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2VdVKAb

Darth Vader actor David Prowse has died at 85

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David Prowse played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy | THIERRY ZOCCOLAN/AFP via Getty Images David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, has died, the Associated Press reported . He was 85. George Lucas asked Prowse to audition for Star Wars after seeing the 6-foot-6 actor in the 1971 Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange. Prowse had his choice of playing Chewbacca or Vader, and opted for the latter because, as he told the BBC , “you always remember the bad guy.” Plus, he added, he didn’t fancy wearing Chewbacca’s fur suit. Prowse played Luke Skywalker’s erstwhile father in Star Wars , The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi , but famously, his voice didn’t make it into the films. He said all Vader’s lines, but the voice of James Earl Jones was later dubbed in. RIP David Prowse, 85. T... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/3mlp0AC

CD Projekt Red to reveal Cyberpunk 2077 DLC after launch on December 10

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Yes, Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed more times than an Air India flight but hope is that December 10 will be the final launch date of the much-awaited action RPG from CD Projekt Red. The game does look to one of the most ambitious gamers ever from all the footage that has been revealed, but we will only know the true depth of the game once we get our hands on it. Another piece of news that has recently been announced is that the DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 will be revealed after the launch of the game.  The info was shared by CD Projekt Red President, Adam KiciÅ„ski during a recent this-quarter earnings call. We also found out that CD Projekt Red had planned on announcing the DLC before the launch of the game but had to hold off on making the announcement because of the delay. KiciÅ„ski said, “We decided to wait for the release to provide gamers with the game and then start talking about future projects," said KiciÅ„ski. We'll share our thoughts about [it] next year once we will up...

Heres how you can view a users WhatsApp status without them ever finding out

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WhatsApp users know by now that the status on the app is available for 24 hours and then it disappears. The feature was introduced about two years ago and has since been revamped for users to share videos and photos with their friends and contacts. When you do check the WhatsApp status of a particular user, the users is then notified and knows who checked it. But, there is a way for you to check someone's status without them finding out.  You can use the ‘Read Receipt’ feature on WhatsApp to access this option. Essentially what the ‘ Read Receipt’ feature does is show you who’s read your message. When you see a message that has been sent by you with two tick marks, it means that the message has been delivered. When the tick marks turn blue, it means that the message that you’ve sent has been read by the receiver. Now, when you turn the ‘Read Receipts’ feature off, it also has the added benefit of not letting the person whose status you’ve checked out know about it.  Remember...

Sony reportedly banning PS5 users selling PlayStation Plus Collection enabled accounts to PS4 users

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If you have a brand new PS5, then one of the things worth checking out is the PlayStation Plus Collection. It is a curation of 20 games (10 first-party games and 10 third party games) to give owners of the new console access to some of the best games available on the previous generation consoles.  However, it looks like PS5 users are exploiting the service and “selling” access to their account to PS4 owners. Since all 20 games are backwards compatible, users with a PS4 will be able to access the games. According to VGC, “One user had made £100+ charging over 20 users £5 each to unlock the PS Plus Collection on their PS4 consoles. According to many users on a popular Chinese forum, Sony has issued multiple bans in the region for both PS5 owners selling access to the PS Plus Collection and those PS4 owners who have purchased access to it.” It looks like the account will be banned for a period of 2 months and “any PS5 consoles involved in the scheme have been permanently blocked fro...

PUBG Mobile yet to receive permission from Govt of India to resume operations: report

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PUBG Mobile may have revealed its plans for a comeback to India but the developers are yet to receive permission from the government for officially resuming operations, as per the latest report. PUBG Corporation announced a new version of PUBG Mobile for the Indian users on November 12 and since then, fans of the popular battle royale game have waited with bated breath for it to land on the Play Store and App Store. According to a report by InsideSport that cites sources in the MEITY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), neither PUBG Corp nor PUBG India has been permitted to resume operations in India, Moreover, the source told InsideSport that the government remains firm on its stance for the ban put on the game since September 2.  The report also quotes another Ministry official who said, “Any banned entity can’t operate just by floating a new company. This even Tik Tok or anyone else can do. They will have to get permissions from MEITY to operate once again in ...

Motorola Moto G9 Plus surfaces on BIS, could launch soon in India

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Motorola Moto G9 Plus has been spotted in a listing on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) hinting at an imminent launch in India. The Moto G9 Plus was officially announced in September in Brazil and follows the Moto G9 that was launched in August in India. The company recently announced the Moto E7 for the European markets and is gearing to launch the Moto G 5G on November 30 in India. According to a report by MySmartPrice, the Moto G9 Plus has been certified by the BIS and two model numbers (XT2083-7, XT2087-3) have been listed on the website. These model numbers coincide with those of the Moto G9 Plus which is an indication that the phone could soon launch in India. The Moto G9 Plus features a mid-range Qualcomm processor, packs in a 5,000mAh battery to boot and features 64MP quad cameras on the back. There’s currently no official word on the launch of the G9 Plus in India yet. However, the company is preparing to announce the Moto G 5G as an affordable 5G phone in the mid-range ...