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Android COVID-19 tracking apps are experiencing loading issues

January 13, 2021
Apps that use the Android Exposure Notifications System are currently experiencing loading issues. The Android apps, which track the spread of COVID-19 via Bluetooth, are seemingly taking longer to load or to carry out regular exposure checks. Google’s engineers are attempting to resolve the issue, which is impacting all apps that use the system worldwide, according to The Verge. “We are…
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MSI updates its gaming laptops with new Intel and NVIDIA chips

January 13, 2021
MSI is joining the growing ranks of PC makers updating their laptops to take advantage of the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. The company has rolled out several gaming portables with the new tech, most notably its slim Stealth 15M. The new 15-inch system makes use of both…
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Ubisoft is making an open-world Star Wars game

January 13, 2021
You knew the resurrected Lucasfilm Games brand would eventually produce a Star Wars game, but now it’s clear just who will be involved — and this time, it’s not EA. Lucasfilm Games told Wired that Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment, the team behind The Division 2, is…
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You can now use iPhone to charge Paris metro cards; full Apple Pay support coming soon

January 13, 2021
It’s now possible to use an iPhone to charge Paris metro cards with both single journey tickets and daily, weekly, and monthly passes. You touch your Navigo card to your iPhone to authorize payment via Apple Pay, using the app to select the ticket or pass you want. The feature was expected to launch next, but is rolling out a week ahead of schedule – though not yet for all compatible iPhones…
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The Google Assistant has a neat Dragon Ball Z Easter egg

January 13, 2021
It’s hard to quantify why software Easter eggs are just so interesting, with Google being no stranger to adding neat little nods to popular culture within all facets of their software and hardware offerings. The latest Easter egg to be uncovered is the Google Assistant’s…
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HTC Desire 21 Pro goes official w/ Snapdragon 690, 90Hz display, more

January 13, 2021
HTC has very quietly unveiled the Desire 21 Pro 5G, a lower mid-range device that offers superfast networking but might not spread beyond Taiwanese borders. This device had leaked prior to being launched with absolutely zero fanfare, but it was unclear just when HTC would share more details. Given that the firm has effectively left the high-end smartphone space, a focus on the lower portion of…
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Ather 450X showcased at CES 2021, claimed to be ‘quickest two-wheeler in 125cc category’

January 13, 2021
Ather Energy took to this year’s all-digital CES 2021 to showcase the company’s latest electric scooter, the Ather 450X. The flagship electric scooter from the Bangalore-based startup is rated for a top speed of 80 km/h and a range of 116 km (72 miles). It also features zippy acceleration with a 0-40 km/h (0-25 mph) time of 3.3 seconds. The company claims that the Ather 450X is the quickest…
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