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Apple allows game streaming on iOS, but demands approval and a 30% cut

September 12, 2020
Apple loosened its restrictions in the iOS app store for streaming games from services such as Microsoft xCloud, Google Stadia, and Nvidia GeForce Now. But Apple still has restrictions on how users pay for the games and that it still gets its 30% cut on game sales. Apple made the changes in its App Store Review Guidelines today. While the move helps Apple keep up with the world of game streaming…
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Gary Marcus: COVID-19 should be a wake-up call for AI

September 12, 2020
The global pandemic has been cited as a “wake-up call” for many things — the environment, economic and social rights, and general global inequalities. However, scientist, author, and entrepreneur Gary Marcus thinks that the COVID-19 crisis should also be considered a…
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Podcast: Surface Duo review, Xbox Series S and Apple's upcoming event

September 11, 2020
The Surface Duo reviews are in and the verdict is a resounding meh. Devindra and Cherlynn talk about what excited them about Microsoft’s dual-screen debut, and explain why using it in the real world was frustrating. Then, UK bureau chief Mat Smith joins our hosts to discuss the Xbox Series S and X versus Sony’s Playstation options, as well as what Apple might have in store for the September…
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MobileNews

Apple gives Stadia and xCloud the green light to run on iOS

September 11, 2020
Apple has issued revised App Store guidelines that pave the way for game streaming services such as Google Stadia, Microsoft’s xCloud, NVIDIA’s GeForce Now and Facebook Gaming to run on iOS devices. But there’s a catch: you’ll need to download each game individually…
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Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Astrophotography and High ISO Comparison

September 11, 2020
Photographer Brent Hall recently went out to shoot a comparison video that a lot of Canon shooters are eager to see: the brand new EOS R5 vs the EOS R6, for astrophotography, at high ISO. Does the lower resolution sensor of the R6 give it a low-light advantage? The answer, at least according to Hall, is yes. And he’s got the photos to prove it. But first, a few disclaimers that he wanted to…
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MobileNews

Android 11 rollout for Pixel phones in India delayed by a week

September 11, 2020
While most Pixel owners are likely enjoying the latest Android 11 build on their devices, fans in India will have to wait a little bit longer to get acquainted with the latest OS update. As initially spotted by the guys over at Android Central, it looks as though Google has left India out in the cold with the recent Android 11 OTA and factory image release. Builds are available but have exclusions…
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