GamingNews

Xbox Series X will launch Thanksgiving 2020 (updated)

Microsoft has created a new website for its upcoming console, the Xbox Series X, which reveals that the machine will be out this Thanksgiving. It’s not clear if this means Thanksgiving as a time frame or literally that day, which is Thursday, November 26. We have asked Microsoft for clarification. Update 12:30 p.m.Pacific: The site now lists a “Holiday 2020” release instead of Thanksgiving.
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MobileNews

Samsung Galaxy S20 issue essentially breaks GPS while using Google Maps, Waze

Like any other new smartphone, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series has been experiencing some bugs and issues following its launch. Now, some Galaxy S20 owners are reporting a GPS lock issue when using apps such as Google Maps and Waze. First highlighted by , some Galaxy S20 users have reported a strange issue with apps that require GPS. Apparently, the device will have trouble locking position with…
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MobileNews

Apple releasing iOS 13.4 and watchOS 6.2 GM to developers

Apple today is releasing the GM seed of iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2 to developers. These updates come after a long period of beta testing. iOS 13.4 includes new features like iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji stickers, advanced mouse support for iPad, and…
AI & RoboticsNews

Microsoft researchers train AI in simulation to control a real-world drone

In a preprint paper, Microsoft researchers describe a machine learning system that reasons out the correct actions to take directly from camera images. It’s trained via simulation and learns to independently navigate environments and conditions in the real world, including unseen situations, which makes it a fit for robots deployed in search and rescue missions. Someday, it could help those…
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GamingNews

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Comparing the specs

Earlier this week, Microsoft revealed the details for the upcoming Xbox Series X. Now, Sony has done the same for the PlayStation 5. This means we can start looking at their specs side-by-side. And while this is far from the whole story when it comes to how much you’ll…
MobileNews

Google launches Android 11 Developer Preview 2 with foldable, call screening, and Neural Networks API improvements

Google today launched the second Android 11 developer preview with hinge angle detection support, call screening improvements, and new ops in the Neural Networks API. You can download Android 11 DP2 now from developer.android.com — if you have the previous preview, Google will also be pushing an over-the-air (OTA) update. The release includes a preview SDK with system images for the Pixel 2…
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