Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Samsung launches new ways to earn rewards points for Galaxy gamers

Samsung launches new ways to earn rewards points for Galaxy gamers

on 6/30/2020 11:58:00 am 0 Comment
Samsung has been betting heavily on mobile gaming since became the first Android smartphone to let players enjoy Fortnite. The most recent marketing move revealed by the South Korean company involves new ways for gamers who love to play on their Galaxy devices to earn the so-called Samsung Rewards points.

Without further ado, if you're using a Galaxy device, you'll be able to earn and redeem Samsung Rewards points for many of the games that are listed on the Galaxy Store. You'll just need to first, which will earn you three points for every dollar spent on games in the Galaxy Store. In ...


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Leaked render allegedly shows Motorola's lower-priced 5G entry

Leaked render allegedly shows Motorola's lower-priced 5G entry

on 6/30/2020 11:58:00 am 0 Comment
Tipster Evan Blass posted today a render of what might be Motorola's first affordably priced 5G phone, the Moto g 5G. The photo shows dual punch-holes in front and a square camera module in the upper-left-hand corner of the rear with a quad-camera setup (although one of the cameras could be a depth sensor). The back of the phone indicates that the primary rear camera sensor weighs in at 40MP.

Looks like the Moto g 5G is going to have a camera bump and in fact, the camera module looks completely different than the other phones ...


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The U.S. could use this technology to replace Huawei's 5G networking gear

The U.S. could use this technology to replace Huawei's 5G networking gear

on 6/30/2020 09:58:00 am 0 Comment
A few days ago we told you that the U.S. was . There was talk about the U.S. buying controlling interest in Huawei competitors Nokia and Ericsson or giving the pair some tax breaks so that at least one of them  would build a U.S. facility.  However, Huawei is believed to be one to one and a half years ahead of its rivals technology-wise and the Chinese manufacturer's generous financing plans are due to its connection with the Bank of China.
OpenRAN could be the best "Huawei killer" the U.S. has

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AT&T launches 5G in 28 more markets

AT&T launches 5G in 28 more markets

on 6/30/2020 05:58:00 am 0 Comment
AT&T's Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) Technology allows carriers to use the same channel for both 4G LTE and 5G users. AT&T Labs came up with and developed the concept which is now part of 5G standards. As AT&T says, "it turns up 5G without turning off 4G LTE." Resources are allotted to each technology based on demand. Today, that it has turned on 5G in 28 more markets coast to coast covering 179 million people. Overall, AT&T is offering 5G to consumers in a total of 355 markets in the states.
AT&T should be an aggressive player in the C-band auction to be held ...


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Monday, 29 June 2020

Apple's iOS 14 beta reveals that TikTok and other apps are spying on iPhone users

Apple's iOS 14 beta reveals that TikTok and other apps are spying on iPhone users

on 6/29/2020 11:58:00 am 0 Comment
The clipboard on your iPhone is used to temporarily store data that has been copied from one app and pasted on another app. Only one item from an app can be stored at one time. The problem is that when you copy some data of importance to the clipboard like a bank account number or a social security number, some apps are able to grab this information right off of your clipboard. 
Even a boring weather app can be spying on your iOS clipboard

, the first public beta of iOS 14 revealed that TikTok is still accessing the clipboard of its iPhone ...


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LG Harmony 4 is the newest affordable phone available at Cricket

LG Harmony 4 is the newest affordable phone available at Cricket

on 6/29/2020 06:58:00 am 0 Comment
Cricket Wireless (an subsidiary that provides prepaid services to about 10 million customers) recently released a brand-new Android 10 smartphone made by LG.

Called LG Harmony 4, Cricket's new handset succeeds the (launched in 2019), bringing along an updated, modern design, and plenty of improved specs. Mind you, this is an affordable device that costs less than $150, so its feature set is nothing out of the ordinary.

You can order the LG Harmony 4 right now from Cricket for $139.99. The phone is available in just one color version: Titan.


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Facebook testing Dark mode for its mobile apps

Facebook testing Dark mode for its mobile apps

on 6/29/2020 06:58:00 am 0 Comment
What do you do when your social-media site is under attack because of your policies that allow offensive posts and posts filled with hatred to ferment until they blow up? Why you start pushing out Dark mode for the mobile version of your site. Of course, we are talking about Facebook. The social-media giant has lost a lot of high-rollers from its advertising roster over the last week including Verizon. The nation's largest carrier spent nearly $1.9 million on Facebook and Instagram ads from May 22nd to June 20th. As more and more big-name advertisers pulled out, Facebook's stock cratered ...


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Sunday, 28 June 2020

One of the best RPGs of all-time is coming soon to iPad

One of the best RPGs of all-time is coming soon to iPad

on 6/28/2020 12:58:00 pm 0 Comment
Belgian developer Larian Studios recently announced at WWDC 2020 that it's bringing the critically-acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin 2 to iPads. It will include all the improvements and additional content that Larian released after the initial release of the game on PC back in 2017.

The Definitive Edition features new areas, fights, and performance improvements, along with a new Story difficulty that makes battles much easier for players who wish to focus solely on the narrative rather than the tactical aspect of the game.

There's no mention of potential cross-save with the Steam version ...


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Garmin Forerunner 235 is half off on Amazon

Garmin Forerunner 235 is half off on Amazon

on 6/28/2020 11:58:00 am 0 Comment
Garmin's smartwatches aren't among the cheapest on the market, on the contrary. Targeting athletes and active people, Gamin's offer many sports and health tracking features, but more importantly, they're very sturdy.

The Forerunner 235 is one of the mid-tier smartwatches offered by Garmin. It usually sells for $330 and lets users pair it with Android or iOS devices to see incoming emails, text messages, call alerts, calendar reminders, and more.

The smartwatch uses Garmin's wrist-based heart rate sensor and offers up to 9 days of battery life in watch mode and up to 11 hours in GPS ...


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Fossil's Surprise Savings sale discounts smartwatches by up to 50%

Fossil's Surprise Savings sale discounts smartwatches by up to 50%

on 6/28/2020 11:58:00 am 0 Comment
If you're looking for a cheap, yet stylish smartwatch, that offers major discounts on everything listed, including smartwatches, accessories, and bags. Even the company's most recent products are on sale, granted discounts aren't that big.

There's a bunch of men and women wearables that you can get for a lot less than $100, including various Gen 4 smartwatches. Here are some of the deals that you can find on Fossil's website by the end of June 28:

Garrett Chronograph Brown Leather Watch $99 ($60 off)Bowman Luggage Leather Watch $89 ($40 off)Godwin Chronograph Leather Watch $115 ($35 ...


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