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The cast icon in the YouTube app may lead to new options soon. (Source: Google)

YouTube on smart TVs to gain voice-control support

YouTube has developed a panel of controls that come into effect when it is being used on a smart TV or Chromecast-enabled device. Now, it may have also added voice commands and new remote-style buttons in this menu. They have been...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 20:06

OPPO believes the 5G era has begun in earnest. (Source: EE)

50 carriers worldwide have 5G services by now

50 carriers in 27 different locations had set up 5G networks by October 2019, whereas over 300 others in about 109 additional markets may be preparing to do so. This is in accordance with some of the latest research on 5G deployme...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 19:08

Physicality Games will launch next year. (Source: Physicality Games)

Physicality Games is an upcoming sales platform for hard-copy games

Physicality Games is a new retailer setting itself up as a platform for games in physical form. Its creators assert that its listings will not be "limited", as with some sellers in this market. It also intends to sell merchandise,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 21:21

A GoPro HERO8 Black with a Light Mod. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro launches the Light Mod for the HERO8 Black

GoPro has released a new product that is compatible with its pre-existing mounts. However, it is not an action-cam: it is instead a mini LED floodlight intended to be used with one of them, the HERO8 Black. It can also clip onto t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 20:19

The Asus ZenFone 6/6z. (Source: GSMArena)

Asus' latest update for the ZenFone 6/6z has the November 2019 security patch

Asus has pushed a new software update to the ZenFone 6. It contains an updated security patch level - albeit only up to November 2019 - as well as some new UI tweaks and bug fixes. It is intended for the global and Indian (or 6z) ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 17:23

Google acquires indie game developer Typhoon to bolster Stadia

Google announced yesterday that it has acquired Typhoon, an independent game developer. Typhoon's first game, Journey to the Savage Planet, is due out January 28, 2020. While Google has not given much detail surrounding the acquis...

Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 05:29

Whirlsand and tentacles incoming: Ruby Weapon is headed to FF14. (Image via Polygon from Square Enix's livestream)

Final Fantasy 7's hardest superboss will soon be a battle in Final Fantasy 14

Ruby Weapon, the hardest superboss from Final Fantasy 7, will Final Fantasy 14's rogues' gallery with Patch 5.2 in February. Ruby Weapon joins other optional bosses from prior entries in the RPG series, like Kefka from Final Fanta...

Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 05:02

OnePlus has opened its OneSRC. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus opens its own paid security-incident bounty program

The OnePlus Security Response Center (or OneSRC) is this OEM's first bug-bounty initiative. It offers cash incentives (in USD) to report deficiencies in its own software. They start from US$50, but go into 3 to 4 figures for the m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 20:27

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro can finally now stream Amazon Prime Video in HD. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro receive a surprising update

Unable to stream Amazon Prime in HD since their release earlier this year, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are no longer stuck in the mire of standard definition. While Xiaomi stated in October that it was working to address the issue, ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 20:05

Android 10 edges nearer for the Galaxy S9 as Samsung releases new beta. (Image source: PCWorld)

Android 10 edges nearer for the Samsung Galaxy S9 as One UI 2.0 enters its third beta

The new build, which contains the January 1, 2020, security patch, brings Android 10 one step closer for Samsung's soon to be two-generations old flagship. The third One UI 2.0 beta should be rolling out to enrolled handsets globa...

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 18:30

Steam users will have plenty of opportunities to earn free Chat Stickers and Effects. (Image via Steam)

Deal | The Steam Winter Sale begins today, runs through January 2

The Steam Winter Sale of 2019 has begun! Gamers can nab popular titles at a discount now through January 2. Steam is also offering opportunities for users to earn "festivity tokens," which can be used to purchase Chat Stickers and...

Sam Medley, 20 Dec 2019 00:00

The OnePlus 6 and 6T have received a flurry of updates recently. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T receive display notch hiding feature and other fixes in latest stable and beta builds

OnePlus took its time on finalising the Android 10 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, having pulled the initial Oxygen OS 10 build for both handsets because of various bugs. However, the company has now raced ahead with issuing a fr...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 22:18

Facebook continues its gaming quest with acquisition of PlayGiga

Facebook announced today that it has acquired cloud gaming startup PlayGiga. The startup, which is based in Madrid, has experience working with telecoms to build gaming-as-a-service platforms that rely on 5G networks. This is yet ...

Sam Medley, 19 Dec 2019 15:54

Citadel: Forged With Fire quick review sandbox RPG title

Quick game review | Citadel: Forged With Fire

Facing mixed reviews in its Early Access days (a stage that has begun in 2017), Citadel: Forged With Fire has managed to grow into a solid title thanks to the multiple content updates it received in the meantime. Released on Novem...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2019 11:41

The new multi-column layout makes optimal use of the iPad's screen (Image source: Applesfera)

Twitter testing out new layout for its iPad app

Twitter is testing some much-needed changes to the interface of its iPad app. Multiple columns make full use of the iPad’s larger display, among other quality of life improvements.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Dec 2019 09:40

The Redmi Note 7 will receive its Android update 10 soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

A proper Android 10 update is heading to the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro

The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro received the MIUI 11 update a while ago but it was an Android Pie-based build. Users of the phones can rest easy, though, as they're on course to receive a proper Android 10 update in the near futur...

Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2019 23:11

The JBL Reflect Eternal headphones. (Source: Indiegogo)

JBL claims that its new Reflect Eternal headphones can deliver "infinite" battery life

JBL has launched the Reflect Eternal headphones via Indiegogo. The OEM claims that they are capable of self-charging, so that it may never run out of battery life or be dependent on a cable for play-time. This is conferred by Powe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:51

OPPO's Reno3 reservations page. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno3 series: new leak reveals up to 12GB of RAM, FHD+ screens and performance details

The OPPO Reno3 and 3 Pro have shown up as a set of results on the Master Lu benchmark. They show that the Snapdragon 765G may be slightly better than the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC. In addition, it appears the Reno3 has a 12GB R...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:06

The Nikon Z 7 can now film in RAW and use some CFexpress cards. (Source: Nikon)

Nikon updates the Z 7 and Z 6 with CFexpress card and RAW video output support

The latest firmware update for Nikon Z-series cameras allows them to use CFexpress, a new memory-card format associated with faster transfers compared to XQD. This new software also allows the Z 6 or Z 7 to record 4K UHD or full-H...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 21:19

EMUI 10 arrives on 16 new devices. (Image source: Huawei)

Updates galore: Huawei updates 16 new devices to EMUI 10

Huawei is bringing Android 10 to a multitude of new devices in the latest phase of its EMUI 10 roll out. The list of eligible devices extends beyond recent flagships too.

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 17:11

Pokémon Go 0.163.0 (1.129 on iOS) introduces a host of updates and changes. (Image source: u/lewymd)

Niantic overhauls buddy system in Pokémon Go, adds multiplayer AR too

Pokémon Go is heading into its fourth year with an overhaul of its buddy system. New updates for Android and iOS versions of the game introduce multiplayer AR too, among other changes and fixes.

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 16:18

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro scored 81% overall in our review last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

No Android 10 or Widevine DRM fix for the Redmi Note 8 Pro this year, Xiaomi confirms

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have been spotted running Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 several times now, but a stable version may still be a way off. A fix for the European variant's Widevine DRM L1 certification will not arrive before ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 14:08

The Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite edge towards Android 10 update

What do the Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite and Mi A3 all have in common? Well, they are Xiaomi's only handsets to be receiving new Android One updates, meaning that they are free from the sham that is the rollout of MIUI 11. They are also in l...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 14:00

Netflix tests quarterly, half-yearly and annual subscription plans in India

Netflix is reportedly testing some new plans in the Indian market. It will let users avail discounts on the company's Premium subscription by paying for three, six or twelve months of service in advance. Since they are a part of N...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Dec 2019 23:06

The Concept One may look nothing like the average OnePlus phone. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus will unveil its first ever concept phone at CES 2020

Recently, OnePlus sent out a mysterious teaser concerning its first-ever appearance at CES next year. Now, on the date of its 6th anniversary, the OEM has offered slightly greater insight into this event. Its purpose is to showcas...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Dec 2019 22:46

The Honor Play remains ignored. (Source: NDTV)

EMUI 10 beta program set to open for a bunch of Huawei and Honor phones

After sending out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to its flagships, Huawei is now focusing on its mid-range offerings. According to a new report, the company is set to open up EMUI 10 beta programs for a number of its phones.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2019 20:01

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" now live with Swedish airplanes and more

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" launches with Swedish aircraft, two new naval maps, and more

Surnamed "Northern Wind," this year's last major update to War Thunder comes with a full aircraft tech tree and two premium tanks for Sweden alongside two new naval maps, a few solid graphics engine upgrades — including Ray Traced...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2019 17:11

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: AndroidPit)

The stable Android 10 update is now rolling out to Snapdragon Galaxy S10 models

As promised, the stable Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update is now rolling out to Snapdragon-powered, North American Samsung Galaxy S10 models. This means that Samsung has now beaten its own ETA for the update in that market.

Ricci Rox, 16 Dec 2019 22:47

An LG 8K Signature OLED TV. (Source: LG)

Some of LG's 2020 TVs are set to go beyond the 8K Ultra HD criteria

LG has announced that the next generation of Signature OLED and NanoCell TVs have "exceeded" the requirements for the 8K Ultra HD designation. This new spec has been developed by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in order ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:38

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 10s Pro, a new version of its flagship with an updated processor, Wi-Fi standard and connectivity level. It supports dual-mode 5G, thanks to its X55 modem connected to its next-gen premium SoC. The 10s Pr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:05

Microsoft extends support for Windows 10 Mobile to January 14, 2020

Windows 10 Mobile has been granted a small bit of life support. While the mobile OS was slated to enter end-of-life on December 10, Microsoft will support the operating system until January 14, 2020. This is the same day Windows 7...

Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2019 16:02

A teaser for Realme's upcoming Indian event. (Source: Realme)

Realme Buds Air to launch alongside the X2 in India

Realme will debut the X2 in a new market, India, tomorrow (December 17, 2019). It will be joined on stage by the brand's first fully-wireless (or TWS) audio accessories. According to official teasers, they look like AirPods, altho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 15:26

The illegal streaming websites iStreamItAll and Jetflicks have been shut down by the FBI and DoJ. (Image: iStreamItAll splash page)

FBI shuts down 2 illegal streaming sites, one of which is bigger than Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu combined

Two computer programmers were arrested by the FBI this month on charges of procuring and distributing pirated content. The two programmers ran subscription-based websites that illegally streamed copyrighted content without the kno...

Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2019 15:05

DolphiniOS is a promising GameCube and Wii emulator for iOS

A new GameCube and Wii emulator has appeared for iOS. DolphiniOS, a project from developer Oatmeal Dome, can play some games at full speed, including Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy 2. The project is still in the early...

Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2019 06:12

Bug in Chrome 79 for Android found to delete data in some apps

Chrome 79 for Android has a critical bug that can delete the locally saved data in other apps. The bug affects apps that rely on Chrome's WebView for webpage rendering. Google has paused the rollout of Chrome 79 for the time being...

Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2019 05:09

Google has imaged the places where 98% of earth's population lives. (Image via Google Earth)

Google has imaged 98% of the inhabited Earth

Google announced on Friday that it has imaged over 10 million miles of roads and paths in Street View. Additionally, Google Earth has now imaged over 36 million square miles of the earth's surface, which covers 98% of the inhabite...

Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2019 01:22

Android users in the U.S. can now use RCS for sending text messages. (Image: stock image)

RCS messaging now available to all Android users in the U.S.

According to Google's product manager for the Messages app, RCS (rich communication system) is now available for all Android users in the United States. This means that US users can send text messages using the RCS standard, as lo...

Sam Medley, 15 Dec 2019 23:45

AT&T has launched its 5G service. (Source: AT&T)

AT&T rolls out 5G (for real) to its first 10 US cities

AT&T has announced that its 5G service is now live in 10 different American cities, Los Angeles and New York included. In fact, it claims to have 2 (authentic) flavors of this connectivity: 5G and 5G+, which are based on low-band ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 20:26

The Realme 3 Pro's new security patch update. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 1, U1 and 3 Pro get December 2019 security patches

Realme has recently updated its older 1 and U1 models. The new OTA adds a new feature in which the screen flashes for calls. More importantly, it also confers the latest security patch level on the 2 phones. It is also part of the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 19:50

The updated Google Assistant is now available in some non-US regions. (Source: Google)

The latest Google Assistant version is rolling out to more English-speaking regions

Google unveiled an updated Assistant with new features at its I/O event this year. It has only been available to the US market since then; now, however, it is being applied to others such as Ireland and Canada. Then again, it rema...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 19:39

The Galaxy Note 10/10+. (Source: Three.ie)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ see a stable Android 10 update roll-out (sort of)

The Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ have started to exhibit updates to One UI 2.0 based on Android 10. This may be good news for owners of these premium phablets, particularly as this upgrade had reportedly been scheduled for 2020. On the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 16:28

Opera GX for macOS is now available. (Source: Opera)

Opera GX now has a macOS version

Opera released a variant of its browser optimized for gaming earlier this year. Now, it has announced that the same app, known as GX, is compatible with macOS as well as Windows. Therefore, those using such systems can now use fea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2019 21:53

Journey to Skyrim in the next chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. (Image via ZeniMax)

The Elder Scrolls Online will soon belong to the Nords, will focus on Skyrim in future update

In a teaser trailer released at The Game Awards, ZeniMax took the veil off the next chapter in the MMO The Elder Scrolls Online. The next major event in the massive multiplayer title will take place in Skyrim, home of the Nords.

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 21:21

The Communication Limits feature in iOS 13.3 can easily be bypassed. (Image via Apple)

New bug in iOS 13.3 allows kids to circumvent Communication Limits parental controls

A bug in iOS 13.3 allows users to easily circumvent the Communication Limits feature. While Communication Limits is supposed to block users (specifically children) from communicating with or adding unknown or unapproved numbers, s...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 20:30

Windows 10 Your Phone app now compatible with all Android phones, can make and receive phone calls

Microsoft recently announced that all Android handsets are now able to sync with the Windows 10 Your Phone app, which can now make and receive phone calls directly from the Windows desktop. However, the new feature is slowly rolli...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 20:07

Xiaomi upgraded the Redmi K20 to Android 9.0 builds of MIUI 11 in October. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Android 10 arrives on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T

The Redmi K20 may have now been superseded by the Redmi K30, but the former remains at the pinnacle of Xiaomi's software plans. Released in June on MIUI 10, the handset has started receiving Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 in China. ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2019 02:16

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Android 10 update will get to North American Samsung Galaxy S10 models way earlier than expected

The Samsung Galaxy S10 line is already receiving the Android 10-based One UI 2.0 OTA but the update so far is limited to Exynos-powered European models. Samsung's update roadmap says Snapdragon models won't get the update till Jan...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2019 21:13

Vivo's latest launch announcement. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

The Vivo X30 will be the first phone to launch with the Exynos 980, a processor that supports dual-mode 5G. It is also thought to have a 60x zoom in its main camera array and a Pro variant. The OEM has revealed that this event wil...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 18:47

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition delayed to Summer 2020

On Twitter, Square Enix has announced that they are delaying the release of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle Remastered Edition for a second time. The title, which will be available on Android, iOS, the PS4, and the Nintendo Switch...

Sam Medley, 13 Dec 2019 18:27

Huami announces its presence at CES 2020. (Source: Huami)

Huami will go "beyond the smartwatch" with its 2020 product portfolio

Huami is a wearables OEM that has made a name for itself largely through its Amazfit brand of smartwatches. However, it has revealed that it intends to push into additional product categories next year. The company has secured a C...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 17:52