GamingNews

Facebook Gaming will host more than 90 community tournaments

February 19, 2021
Facebook Gaming said it will work with community partners such as Real Time Strategies and Community Gaming New York to host more than 90 online community events. These are small events that are open to the public. Each features a $1,000 prize pool, small enough not to attract esports stars but surely enough to be a draw for your neighborhood amateur gamer. Interested competitors can find and…
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Researchers Release Improved 3D Models Made From Tourists’ Photos

February 19, 2021
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning advancements have allowed researchers to build detailed 3D models of real-world locations by using the reference data of thousands of tourists’ photos. The finished models have cleanly removed unwanted objects and even normalized lighting conditions. The project and associated paper are titled Neural Radiance Fields for Unconstrained Photo…
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MobileNews

Apple reportedly developing MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 12

February 19, 2021
Apple is apparently developing a MagSafe battery pack accessory for the iPhone 12, according to the latest report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. With previous iPhone models, Apple has released Smart Battery Cases to compete with the likes of battery cases from Mophie and others, that offer protection and give your iPhone extra juice. For the iPhone 12 generation, Apple is yet to release its own…
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MobileNews

Android 12 DP1: Dark theme on Pixel is no longer AMOLED black

February 19, 2021
As we’ve been delving further into the first Android 12 Developer Preview, tweaks have been spotted, including to the dark theme on Pixel devices — which is no longer completely or AMOLED black. Initially spotted by the team over at Android Police, when applied, the…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

More huge e-bike funding: US-based electric moped company lands $20 million investment

February 19, 2021
It’s been a big start to the year for US-based electric bicycle companies seeking large investments. The latest eight-digit funding deal is heading SUPER73’s way and will help the company build upon the massive growth that their moped-style e-bike sales saw in 2020. Orange County, California-based SUPER73 landed the $20 million investment from Volition Capital, a Boston-based growth equity…
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