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iOS 14.2 is out with more inclusive emoji and Shazam controls

November 6, 2020
Apple’s iOS 14.2 update has dropped. The update, which is rolling out now to iPhones and iPads, brings Shazam into the Control Center, new AirPlay 2 controls, expanded intercom support for HomePod and more than 100 new emoji characters. Among the new emoji are several new animals (black cat, seal, buffalo), foods items (bubble tea, olive), and a number of new gender-inclusive versions of…
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Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding

November 6, 2020
Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K…
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Razer Book 13 laptop is a productivity laptop from a gaming brand

November 6, 2020
Razer is launching its Razer Book 13 productivity laptop with Intel 11th Gen Intel Core processors in a very thin case today. And yes, you heard that right. It’s a non-gaming laptop from a brand that is all about gamers. Razer said the Book 13 is the world’s-thinnest 13.4-inch laptop at 0.6-inches thick, and it weighs under three pounds. The machine is targeted at “go-getters, side-hustlers…
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The 'XCOM 2' saga is now available on your iPhone or iPad

November 6, 2020
You no longer have to fire up a console or PC if you want to relive XCOM 2’s fight against occupying extraterrestrials. Feral Interactive has released a $25 XCOM 2 Collection for iOS that includes the whole XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and its four DLC packs, with no in-app…
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Razer's first mainstream laptop still has an RGB keyboard

November 6, 2020
Gaming hardware makers have been diversifying their laptops recently, and Razer is the latest to join that trend. The company is announcing the Razer Book 13 today, which it’s calling a “hyper focused productivity laptop.” It’s not just a subtler version of a Blade…
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Razer's latest gaming headsets are designed for Xbox Series X

November 6, 2020
The Xbox Series X and Series S launches are right around the corner, and Razer is determined to capitalize on that by introducing a pair of gaming headsets built with Microsoft’s consoles in mind. The Kaira and Kaira Pro (above) are both “designed for Xbox” and can use the Xbox Wireless format for low-lag audio and voice when paired with the systems. The Pro adds Bluetooth 5.0 to help you…
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How to update to iOS 14.2 to get over 100 new emoji on iPhone

November 6, 2020
iOS 14.2 has arrived for iPhone, and it brings a host of notable changes and new features. One of those is over 100 new emoji to have fun with and better express yourself. Read on for a look at what’s included with the new batch, how to get the 117 new iPhone emoji with…
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New in iOS 14.2: Ask Siri to tell you a personalized daily briefing

November 6, 2020
One of the new Siri features in iOS 14.2 is called the Personal Update. This is similar to the daily briefing feature available on Amazon Echo, answering a long-lasting feature request for Apple’s personal assistant. You can get Siri to read out your update on iPhone, HomePod, and HomePod mini. Just ask Siri “What’s my update?” The exact response from Siri will vary based on what it…
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