[ad_1] Next year is 2020, and 20 is a new beginning. — Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 24, 2019 “Next year is 2020, and 20 is a new beginning,” they said in a follow-up tweet — without elaborating what exactly a “new beginning” means. In the absence of more concrete evidence, all we have to support […]
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'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' adds holiday-only snowball fights
[ad_1] The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare team is marking the holidays with decidedly kinder, more lighthearted gameplay. Infinity Ward and Activision have introduced a Snowfight mode that will only be available until December 31st at 1PM Eastern. It's exac… [ad_2] Source link
Richie Hawtin wants you to explore his DJ sets through a mobile app
[ad_1] As Hawtin explained to The Verge, the app is the result of a years-long process that culminated in the 2017 debut of his CLOSE show, which uses overhead cameras to record Hawtin’s mixers and modules. That results in massive downloads (you’re grabbing multiple video feeds and layered audio tracks), but it also lets you […]
Messaging app ToTok is reportedly a spying tool for the UAE
[ad_1] There appear to have been attempts to cover up ToTok’s roots. It’s officially developed by Breej Holding, but that’s believed to be a front for DarkMatter, a cyberintelligence company run by UAE intelligence officials and former operatives from the NSA and Israeli military intelligence. The software is also linked to Pax AI, a data […]
Chrome beta helps you find offline-friendly files in web apps
[ad_1] Just don’t count on using Chrome for your FTP downloads going forward. Google has deprecated the old (and frankly insecure) file transfer method to the point where the browser does little more than display directory listings and download files over unencrypted connections. It’ll soon be disabled by default (you’ll have to change an #enable-ftp […]
Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts
[ad_1] The company says it doesn’t have evidence that suggests anyone was able to exploit the vulnerability. However, it notes, “we can’t be completely sure so we are taking extra caution.” The company is contacting people it thinks may have had their app exposed to the bug with instructions on how to protect their account. […]
Pocket Casts wraps up 2019 with an updated look and 100 top podcasts
[ad_1] Outside of podcast apps from the likes of Apple and Google, or converted music playing options like Spotify and Pandora, Pocket Casts is one of our preferred options for multiplatform listening. In its latest mobile version — available now on Android and soon on iOS for free with some premium subscription options — there […]
‘Pokémon Go’ will let you play with your monster pals ‘soon’
[ad_1] You’ll also be able to see your monster pal follow you on the game’s map. Niantic says each Pokémon has different quirks, which will translate to different behaviors. The closer you get to your favorite Pokémon, the more in-game perks you’ll unlock. For instance, get to the “Ultra Buddy” level, and your virtual pal […]
Instagram is using AI to alert bullies to offensive captions
[ad_1] The anti-bullying notice is available now in “select countries,” and should be available elsewhere in the “coming months.” Whether or not this proves effective is uncertain. Instagram said that its efforts to reduce bullying in comments have been “promising,” but that doesn’t guarantee similar performance for the posts themselves. Someone caught up in the […]
Google pauses Chrome update for Android after reports of app data loss
[ad_1] Android Police found that the bug was leading angry users to tank app ratings. The company is currently exploring ways to fix the flaw, such as moving missed files or reverting to the old method. Either way, you’ll have to be patient if you haven’t already received Chrome 79 or are waiting on a […]