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LG pulls out of MWC 2020 in response to coronavirus concerns

Earlier today, it was confirmed that Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 is still going to take place as usual in Barcelona, despite growing concerns over the Wuhan coronavirus. However, LG has just confirmed that they are canceling their presence at MWC 2020. Over the past few weeks, the Wuhan coronavirus has caused international turmoil and confusion, with Chinese offices of companies like…
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Rockstar cofounder Dan Houser is leaving the Grand Theft Auto studio

Rockstar Games is losing one of its cofounders. Dan Houser, who started the studio with his brother Sam, is leaving, according to a U.S. Securities Exchange Commission filing. Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive alerted investors that Dan Houser will exit the Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption II developer March 11. Here is the full statement, which Take-Two included with form 8-K…
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AI & RoboticsNews

How AI helped upscale an antique 1896 film to 4K

When the 50-second silent short film L’Arrivée d’un train en gare de La Ciotat premiered in 1896, some theatergoers reportedly ran for safety at the sight of a projected approaching train, thinking that a real one would burst through the screen at any moment…
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GSMA claims minimal coronavirus impact on MWC as ZTE cancels press event

Ahead of this month’s MWC 2020 in Barcelona, Spain, the largest annual gathering of wireless device makers and carriers, event organizer GSMA today said that despite seeing “minimal impact” from the Wuhan coronavirus, it’s implementing additional measures to mitigate health-related risks. But one of China’s leading smartphone vendors, ZTE, today cancelled its MWC press conference…
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MobileNews

First update for the Samsung Galaxy A51 improves camera stability

An update for the Samsung Galaxy A51 has started rolling out in several European countries: France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and the UK. The update promises improved stability for the Camera app. It’s a relatively small update, weighing only 240MB. First update for the Samsung Galaxy A51 The other change of note is the new security patch –…
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