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Alibaba unveils its own AI chip for cloud computing

September 26, 2019
Apparently, Huawei isn’t the only Chinese mega-corporation that was developing its own AI chip. Alibaba has unveiled an in-house-designed AI chip called the Hanguang 800 a month after Huawei launched the Ascend 910. The company, mostly known for its e-commerce business, said the chip could significantly cut down on the time needed to finish machine learning tasks. For example: Alibaba-owned…
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Android 10 Go edition brings improved security and speed for entry-level phones

September 26, 2019
After introducing the Android Go program nearly two years ago, Google is now bringing the latest build of its mobile OS tailored for budget devices. Android 10 Go edition focuses on improved data encryption for users with Google’s Adiantum encryption system. Another key feature is the reworked app launch, which is now reportedly 10% quicker. App switching is now more fluid and Google claims it…
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Samsung Galaxy A70s pops up in a Google listing

September 26, 2019
Samsung is expected to reveal their latest “s” upgrade in the popular A-series with the new Galaxy A70s. The device has already passed through Geekbench to show out its specs. Just last week, the phone was spotted on TENAA and its support page even went live for a brief…
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Oppo K5 to arrive alongside Reno Ace on October 10

September 26, 2019
Oppo is launching the Reno Ace with 65W fast charging and Snapdragon 855+ and now the company revealed the midranger Oppo K5 will tag along. According to a Weibo post on the official account of the manufacturer, October 10 will be the launch date of the phone that will have…
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Mario Kart Tour for iOS has a successful launch day despite controversial freemium pricing

September 26, 2019
Nintendo today officially released Mario Kart Tour for iOS. The app is a free download with in-app purchases and subscriptions, and initial indications are that the game is popular among early adopters. New data from app analytics firm Sensor Tower, cited by , indicates that Mario Kart Tour reached the number one spot on the free App Store charts in 58 markets today. That includes both the United…
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Samsung is probably working on a more affordable Galaxy Note

September 26, 2019
Samsung’s Galaxy Note line got larger than usual this year with the launch of both the Note10 and the Note10+, but the Korean company may add yet another member at some point in the future. The folks over at SamMobile have dug up a model number for an upcoming Samsung…
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AltStore is an iOS App Store alternative that doesn’t require a jailbreak, here’s how to use it

September 26, 2019
Apple has some strict rules about what can be published on its App Store. iPhone and iPad users can’t install apps like console emulators, Torrent clients, and more. Some workarounds eventually appear on the web, but they usually require a jailbroken device. This not the case with AltStore. Developer Riley Testut announced today this alternative solution to the iOS App Store that will not…
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