Dec 23

Honor MagicWatch 2 Goes On Sale In The UK

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If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, you might be interested to learn that Honor has announced that its MagicWatch 2 is now available for purchase in the UK where it is also expected to eventually find its way to WEU markets in January 2020. The watch is priced at £159.99 and was released on the 20th of December, meaning that you can go out and buy it now.

In case you’re hearing about the Honor MagicWatch 2 for the first time, this smartwatch was launched towards the end of November and seems to be focused more on health and wellness, so fitness enthusiasts looking for a device to monitor their workouts and vitals, this could be worth taking a look at.

One of the main selling points of the MagicWatch 2 is how it boasts a 14 day battery life. We haven’t tested it out for ourselves so we can’t attest to it, but if you hate the idea of charging your wearable everyday or every other day, this might be the watch for you. It also sports 5ATM water-resistance so swimming with it won’t be an issue.

There are also typical health-related features that you might expect from a smartwatch or fitness tracker, like heart rate monitoring, calories burned, distance run, speed, and so on. The watch itself will also be made out of 361L stainless steel and will be offered in 42mm and 46mm sizes.

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Dec 23

China internet rules call for algorithms that recommend 'positive' content

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China is once more tightening its grip on internet content, and this time algorithms are in the spotlight. The Cyberspace Administration of China has published upcoming rules that dictate how internet companies manage content, including a push for r…

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Dec 23

Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 update lands in the US ahead of schedule

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Early holiday gift or signs of good things to come? Either way, owners of the Galaxy 10 in the US and a few places around the world are having an early celebration now that Android 10 together with One UI 2.0 are rolling out in stable form on the most recent stylus-toting tablet. While it’s still quite late considering Android … Continue reading

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Dec 23

Debbie Dingell Doesn’t Want An Apology From Trump. Here’s What She Does Want.

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After the president insulted her late husband, the Michigan lawmaker says she just wants people to take a deep breath.

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Dec 23

Hilary Duff Reportedly Ties The Knot With Fiance Matthew Koma

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The “Lizzie McGuire” star and her musician fiance held a backyard ceremony in Los Angeles, E! News reported.

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Dec 23

2020 iPhones Could Feature A Sensor-Shift Image Stabilized Camera System

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Some of Apple’s iPhone models come with image stabilization built into the cameras. For those unfamiliar, this means that the iPhone’s camera can compensate for any minor movements in your hands while you are taking a photo or video, resulting in images that might be otherwise affected by motion blur, and videos that might end up being too shaky to be used.

Now according to a report from DigiTimes, it seems that Apple could be looking to up their game when it comes to image stabilization on future iPhones, in particular, the 2020 model. The report claims that Apple might include a more advanced image stabilization component in the iPhone that comes in the form of a sensor shift feature.

With the iPhone, Apple uses optical image stabilization in which it component shifts around the lens elements to compensate for movement. With sensor shift stabilization, the actual sensor itself moves inside the camera module directly. It is unclear which of these two might result in better quality images or photos, but it will be a change in pace.

As 9to5Mac points out, there is a chance that maybe Apple could be looking to change up its image stabilization feature either due to space or cost, so it might not necessarily be an improvement (it could have the same results, just achieved in a different way). Take it with a grain of salt, but we should have more details moving into 2020.

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Dec 23

Motorola Razr Pre-Orders Delayed Due To ‘Unparalleled Excitement’

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Last month, after an entire year of rumors and speculation, Motorola announced the Motorola Razr foldable smartphone. For those unfamiliar, this is a smartphone with a foldable display on the inside and sports the design of the classic Razr feature phone from back in the day, except with a hi-tech modern twist.

Motorola had initially planned on launching pre-orders for the handset after Christmas where the company anticipated that it would begin shipping out to customers in early January, but it seems that pre-orders have now been delayed. According to the company, this is due to “unparalleled excitement” for the handset which has led to higher than expected demand.

According to Motorola, “Motorola has decided to adjust razr’s presale and launch timing to better meet consumer demand. We are working to determine the appropriate quantity and schedule to ensure that more consumers have access to razr at launch.” However, the company notes that while pre-orders might be kicking off later than expected, they do not anticipate that it will affect the phone’s generally availability.

The Motorola Razr will cost customers $1,500, making it one of the more affordable foldable smartphones today. While it might not be packing the most impressive hardware specs, initial reactions to the phone seem to be pretty good, more so compared to some of the other foldable devices that have launched this year.

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Dec 23

Apple’s Bug Bounty Program Is Now Open To Everyone

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We imagine that many huge tech companies put their products through a multitude of tests before deciding that it is good enough to be released to the masses. However, more often than not, we’ve seen many product launches where bugs are discovered that were not caught during the beta testing.

This is why bug bounty programs exist, where companies reward the public for spotting bugs that they might have missed. Now it looks like Apple’s own bug bounty program has been opened up to everyone. Previously, the company did have a bug bounty program but it was an invite-only program.

This decision was criticized as it suggested that those who weren’t invited might then be tempted to sell their discovery to governments and other companies who might leverage these bugs to try and break into Apple’s products and software. Now that the program is open to all, hopefully this will no longer be the case, especially since Apple is offering rewards of up to $1 million in rewards.

“We make it a priority to resolve confirmed issues as quickly as possible in order to best protect customers. Apple offers public recognition for those who submit valid reports, and will match donations of the bounty payment to qualifying charities.” If you are interested in helping Apple fix its problems and earn some money while doing it, you can head on over to Apple’s bug bounty website for the details.

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Dec 23

Facebook Gets In On Cloud Gaming With Their Latest Acquisition

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Cloud gaming could potentially be the way of the future. One of the bottlenecks of gaming is hardware, where gamers will walk away with different experiences depending on the hardware they have on hand. For example, a gamer with a high-end rig will be able to enjoy games at its fullest potential, while gamers with low-end hardware will have to make compromises.

This is a problem that cloud gaming will solve, at least in part, where due to the processing taking place remotely, the only bottleneck would essentially be internet speeds. That being said, this is why it doesn’t come as a complete surprise to learn that Facebook wants to get in on the ground floor, where the company has recently acquired a cloud gaming company by the name of Play Giga.

According to a post made on Play Giga’s website, “We are excited to announce that the PlayGiga team is moving on to something new. We are continuing our work in cloud gaming, now with a new mission. We want to thank all of our partners and customers for their support over the years. Just sit back and enjoy the magic of cloud gaming.”

At the moment, it is unclear how Facebook plans to leverage their latest acquisition, but like we said, it’s not a surprising move. Companies like Google and Microsoft have already entered the cloud gaming space, so it’s only a matter of time before more companies get on board with this idea.

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Dec 23

CD Projekt Red Signs New Deal With ‘The Witcher’ Author, Could Return To The Series

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CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher trilogy of games is done and back in 2016, the company hinted that they might not be returning to the series anytime soon. We’re not sure if it was due to the company deciding that they didn’t want to dilute the franchise, or if it could be the growing tension between The Witcher’s creator and author, Andrzej Sapkowski, and the studio.

The good news is that if you’re a fan of the series, there might be hope about the company returning to its development. According to reports, it appears that both CD Projekt Red and Sapkowski have entered into a new deal that “solidifies and reinforces the company’s relationship” with the author.

It has been noted that this new agreement also confirms that CD Projekt Red will continue to have the rights to develop games based on it. “The agreement confers new rights upon the Company and reaffirms its existing title to ‘The Witcher’ intellectual property in developing video games, graphic novels, board games and merchandise.”

That being said, this by no means confirms that the studio is working on a new The Witcher game, but it does seem like a good sign and that the company isn’t quite ready to walk away from the franchise just yet. As it stands, CD Projekt Red is working on Cyberpunk 2077, which means that if and when they do return to The Witcher, it won’t be anytime soon.

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