ComputersNews

Microsoft releases its first preview of Power Toys for Windows 10

September 6, 2019
If you’ve been a PC user since the days of Windows 95 and Windows XP, then you may recognize the name Power Toys from a set of Microsoft-developed system utilities. After a few generations on the shelf, the concept has returned and now the first preview release of Power Toys for Windows 10 is available. Going along with Microsoft’s open source shift, the set of utilities and their…
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MobileNews

NYU report lists likely social media disinformation tactics for 2020

September 6, 2019
The 2020 US presidential election will serve as the ultimate test for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to prove they can combat fake news. But could they be fighting the last war? A report released by NYU’s Stern Center for Business and Human Rights argues that relatively new tactics like domestic fake news operations, phony memes on Instagram and deepfake videos will play a…
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GamingNews

The next Nintendo Switch accessory is a springy circle

September 5, 2019
The Nintendo Switch is full of surprises. Not only is it a hybrid console for living room and mobile play, but it’s received a lineup of add-ons that introduce new ways to engage with games. There are driving wheels and gamepad modifiers for the Joy-Cons, and Nintendo…
MobileNews

Google says there are 175 million Android tablets with the Play Store today

September 5, 2019
Following the launch of Android 10 and announcement of new tablets at IFA 2019 this week, Google is again encouraging developers to optimize apps for large-screen Android devices. One reason the company touts is the over 175 million Android tablets running the Google Play Store today. In an Android Developers blog post today, the company shared the new statistic, and called “Android tablets a…
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MobileNews

LG’s G8X ThinQ Dual-Screen is a multi-screen compromise

September 5, 2019
The rumors both are, and aren’t true. LG has built a dual-screen smartphone that drops around the same time as Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Huawei’s Mate X. But it hasn’t, because it’s an upgraded G8 with a secondary display case similar to what we…
MobileNews

Motorola One Zoom announced w/ four cameras, Snapdragon 675, and more

September 5, 2019
IFA marches on this week, and Motorola is joining in on the fun by unveiling their latest mid-range Android phone. The Motorola One Zoom packs four rear-facing cameras, including a 10x zoom telephoto shooter, for just $450. For the last few months, the Google Pixel 3a has been the king of mid-range phones, particularly in the camera department, by taking flagship-level photos. However, Motorola is…
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