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Realme X2 Pro now available for pre-order in Europe

November 5, 2019
When Realme first announced its entry into the European market, it brought a worthy contender with it. The Realme X2 Pro is the brand’s first high-end flagship set to compete against Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus devices in newly explored markets. Pre-orders for the Realme X2 Pro opened on Monday November 4 for European customers. The X2 Pro is a departure from the company’s initial focus on entry…
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GamingNews

YouTube star Jarvis banned from 'Fortnite' over cheating

November 5, 2019
Another YouTuber is facing the consequences of cheating first-hand. Epic Games has permanently banned popular YouTube creator and FaZe Clan member Jarvis from Fortnite after he posted videos where he used aimbots (which virtually guarantee flawless shots) to wreak havoc in…
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Google Maps for Android adds carousel of search shortcuts

November 4, 2019
Discovery is a big focus for Google Maps as evident by the Explore and For you tabs. The Android app is now testing a carousel of search shortcuts right underneath the main lookup field. This carousel replaces the grid of eight colorful icons that were accessible by…
GamingNews

Top Twitch streamer CouRage jumps to YouTube

November 4, 2019
In the wake of several high-profile streamer departures from Twitch to Mixer, Jack “CouRage” Dunlop is also jumping ship. But instead of going to Microsoft’s platform, CouRage will stream exclusively on YouTube. CouRage will be a familiar face to streaming and esports fans. He has more than 2.1 million Twitch followers and already had a sizable presence on YouTube with almost…
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AI & RoboticsNews

MIT CSAIL teaches autonomous cars to navigate occluded intersections safely

November 4, 2019
Truly autonomous vehicles — those without human safety drivers at the wheel — must be capable of determining when it’s safe to merge into traffic. Intersections with obstructed views make this somewhat challenging, but researchers at Toyota and MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) say they’ve developed an AI model that can estimate collision risk highly…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Robot bees can crash into walls without taking damage

November 4, 2019
Tiny robotic fliers aren’t exactly durable at present, but they may be tough critters before long. Harvard researchers have developed a RoboBee that uses soft, artificial muscles (really, actuators) to fly without taking damage. The robot can smack into walls…
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How to watch Apple TV+ on Chromecast and Android TV

November 4, 2019
If you’re primarily a Chromecast and Android TV user like myself, but still want to get your fix on some Apple TV+ shows, you may have hit a snag. While Apple TV (hardware) owners and people with AirPlay-compatible TVs will have no problem popping up Apple TV+ shows or casting them, not all of us are as lucky. Here’s how to watch Apple TV+ on Chromecast and Android TV devices. For one, you…
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