Saturday, August 5, 2017

Qualcomm Boosts Midrange Processor Power and other top stories.

  • Qualcomm Boosts Midrange Processor Power

    Qualcomm Boosts Midrange Processor Power
    A slew of midrange phones with faster LTE, better Wi-Fi, and dual cameras arrive soon thanks to a pair of new Qualcomm chipsets announced today. But they may not be coming to the US. Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 660 and 630 mobile platforms look like they're going to power up a range of $200-$400 phones in Asia. But US market trends mean we still may not get this particular mix of price and performance. The Snapdragon 660, which should be appearing in phones very soon, has 20 percent better CPU per..
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  • Can Amazon's assistant stay on top?

    Can Amazon's assistant stay on top?
    Image copyright Amazon Image caption The new Amazon Alexa device, as leaked by Evan Blass Amazon surprised everyone when, in late 2014, it unveiled a standalone digital assistant that was not only good, but blew away the competition in both quality and aesthetics.The Echo - a cylindrical speaker with microphone - now accounts for just over 70% of all digital assistant use in the US, leaving its nearest competitor, Google Home, well behind.It's an impo..
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Story Trailer

    Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Story Trailer
    All the info and a new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies ChroniclesCall of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles will hit PlayStation 4 on May 16 and we’ve got the trailer and all the info on the launch and the upcoming fan event for you. The expansion for Call of Duty: Black Ops III will give players eight fully-remastered classic maps from Call of Duty: World at War, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Activision and Treyarch are hosting a fan event called “..
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  • Microsoft just fixed a serious Windows Defender bug

    Microsoft just fixed a serious Windows Defender bug
    As described by the Project Zero team, the problem resided in Microsoft's antimalware protection engine, which is supposed to scan files for issues, but could be tricked into executing code included in an email, on a webpage or in an instant message. Now that it's patched, your Windows computer should download the updated version automatically within the next day or two.If you're in a hurry, you can punch the update button and get it manually, likely without a reboot -- just check your Windows ..
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  • Samsung may have lied about how fast the Galaxy S8's storage really is

    Samsung may have lied about how fast the Galaxy S8's storage really is
    The Galaxy S8 is a phone that’s supposed to double down on quality, since it’s the first flagship to come out after last year’s Galaxy Note 7 disaster. So far, there have not been any major issues with the handset, although Galaxy S8 users have witnessed various minor problems with the phone such as the screen’s red tint, Wi-Fi connectivity troubles, and unexpected restarts. But now, a new report indicates that Samsung may have been lying to you about one of the phone’s most important component..
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  • Apple may soon become the world's first trillion-dollar company

    Apple may soon become the world's first trillion-dollar company
    Buoyed by the forthcoming release of the iPhone 8, shares of Apple have been on an absolute rampage lately. Over the past few months, Apple shares have skyrocketed by nearly 50%. In fact, Apple shares earlier today reached a brand new all-time high, eclipsing the $153.50 threshold for the first time in company history. In the process, Apple’s market cap surpassed $800 billion for the first time. One of the reasons why Apple shares jumped up today —  iPhone 8 rumors aside — is because Berkshire ..
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  • Even if you hate the idea, Windows users should want Windows 10 S to succeed

    Even if you hate the idea, Windows users should want Windows 10 S to succeed
    Enlarge / Not every Windows user will want this. reader comments 254 Windows 10 S is going to piss a lot of people off. In fact, it has already started to piss some of them off, and they've been annoyed by it since the first leaks about the operating system came out. The arguments are well-worn, and we've been hearing them ever since Apple opened the App Store for the iPhone. Windows 10 S blocks the execution of any program that wasn't downloaded from the Windows Store. Arbitrary download..
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  • Street Fighter 5 Gameplay Video Shows New Character Ed In Action

    Street Fighter 5 Gameplay Video Shows New Character Ed In Action
    Capcom has released a Street Fighter V trailer showing off Ed, the newest character to join the fighting game's roster. Ed returns from Street Fighter IV, where he was featured in the story but wasn't available as a playable character.Having been raised by Balrog, Ed's fighting style leans towards boxing, but he also utilises kicks, unlike his teacher. As the subject of experimentation at the hands of M. Bison, he's also able to channel Psycho Power since he shares genes with the Shadaloo leade..
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  • Google's “Fuchsia” smartphone OS dumps Linux, has a wild new UI

    Google's “Fuchsia” smartphone OS dumps Linux, has a wild new UI
    reader comments 157 The main section of Fuchsia shows a profile picture, and tapping on it will reveal some power controls. Above this section are recent apps, and below is a Google Now-style suggestion panel. There's a tablet mode, too. Tap on one of the cards for a full-screen app. You can long press on one of..
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  • Facebook must remove hate speech posts, Austrian court rules

    Facebook must remove hate speech posts, Austrian court rules
    More bad news for Facebook on the content front: An Austrian court has ruled the company must remove posts deemed to be hate speech, Reuters reports. The case was brought last year by Austria’s Green party over what it argued were defamatory insults to its leader, Eva Glawischnig, posted to Facebook by a fake account. The party said the posts were not taken down — despite repeated complaints. And the Commercial Court of Vienna granted a preliminary injunction in December, ruling that Facebook ..
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