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Here is our verdict on Metcalfe’s Popcorn Jumbles Toffee Apple and Eton Mess flavours
Our staff got into a jumble after we got delivery of some popcorn - but with a difference.
Over 75% of the Digital Wallet Users in Bulgaria Are Men
Over 75% of the digital wallet users in Bulgaria are men. 31% of all consumers live in Sofia, 15% live in Varna, 6% - in Plovdiv.
Who's winning the lithium-ion battery race? EV battery megafactories compete
Demand for Li-ion batteries is growing faster than supply and industry forecasters can keep up
The tech you need to stay warm this winter
Treat yo'self to a heated toilet cover.
Best Digital Black Friday PC Games Deals from Green Man Gaming
Here's a list of the best digital Black Friday PC games deals from Green Man Gaming. You also get five free games bundled with select titles!
AI Takes on Popular Minecraft Game in Machine-Learning Contest
The MineRL competition encourages coders to devise programs that learn by example
Big Brother-style facial recognition installed at Bejing tube station
Identifies passengers as they enter the station
Overwatch 2: Bigger Maps, More Cinematics, and New Gameplay Mechanics
An Assistant Game Director and the lead writer for Overwatch 2 have shared a few more details about Overwatch 2, the upcoming sequel to their team based shooter.
[Rant] OK Google, we need to talk about the Pixel 4
I’ve been ruminating on this for a while now, probably since the Pixel 4 launch back in October, in fact. I liked the Pixel 3 XL from 2018 but felt disappointed that Google only gave it 4GB o…
Samsung’s Android 10 roadmap points at January rollout for Galaxy S10 and Note 10, no update for S8 or Note 8
Every year Samsung unfailingly puts out a software release roadmaps for its entire smartphone lineup, and this year’s detail when Android 10 is
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
Twitter CEO does not use Google search engine for privacy reasons
Twitter CEO does not use Google search engine for privacy reasons. He uses DuckDuckGo's, a search engine that gives priority to the privacy of the user.
Panes, Tab Reordering Added to Windows Terminal App
Windows Terminal panes and tab reordering are two new features the open source command line tool picks up in its latest release, Windows Terminal 0.7.
"Problematic Smartphone Usage" is the New Scourge of the Kids
Psychiatric experts have got together to declare that smartphone addiction appears to be a very real thing, with research backing this up by identifying symptoms of "problematic smartphone usage" and behaviours mirroring those of addicts in nearly a quarter of young people. But will they still turn out OK and like normal adults?
Samsung Galaxy S11 camera could come with a special sensor for night photography
Samsung is working on a 'Bright Night Sensor' which could be headed for the Galaxy S11.
Samsung Galaxy S11 release date, price, news and leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S11 is a long way off, but we're already starting to hear things about it.
The tech you need to stay warm this winter
Treat yo'self to a heated toilet cover.
Phishing emails are still managing to catch everyone out
While the move to cloud computing is boosting security for some parts of the business, basic mistakes are still giving hackers a foot in the door.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
The Google Home Max is finally worth picking up at $200 during Black Friday
The Google Home Max has never had quite the same level of popularity as other Google smart speakers, but with a discounted price of just $200 this Black Friday, it's worth a second look.
Now you can have Astro & Broadband for RM99
Astro has just announced a new offer for its Astro & Broadband service. You can now sign up for a 30Mbps internet connection plus a subscription for Astro's Family Pack for just RM99. All existing Astro and NJOI customers can sign up for this package and save a nice RM30 for their monthly subscription.
The power of going viral, how much money 4 million YouTube views earns, a day with Doctor Mike
Happy Friday!
Samsung Android 10 update roadmap revealed in the Philippines
After revealing Samsung Android 10 update roadmap in Israel, China and India a new report confirms how the update will flow in the Phillippines.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
Bitcoin ransomware forces Spanish security firm Prosegur offline
Prosegur has been hit by Ryuk ransomware, the notorious Trojan that encrypts files on a compromised device and typically demands payment in Bitcoin.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
SSC JHT, SHT Hindi Pradhyapak answer key released: Check how to download, raise objections
SSC JHT, SHT Hindi Pradhyapak answer key: The last date to raise objections is December 2, 2019. Candidates will have to pay Rs 100 per objection.
[Rant] OK Google, we need to talk about the Pixel 4
I’ve been ruminating on this for a while now, probably since the Pixel 4 launch back in October, in fact. I liked the Pixel 3 XL from 2018 but felt disappointed that Google only gave it 4GB o…
Luna Display Black Friday deals are here
With Luna you can turn your Mac or iPad into a second display. The only hardware solution that does this is now available for 30% off through Monday, December 2.
‘Rehabilitate a Sexual Predator’: Digital Ads to Trash Kavanaugh, Federalist Society
A series of ads by liberal watchdog/activist group Demand Justice will target the Federalist Society, the law firms which support it, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the Associated Press reports.
[Update: Face Tagging Rolling Out] Google Photos 4.32 tests Manual Face Tagging and account switching gesture
Google Photos 4.32 is testing the manual face tagging feature we recently discovered in a teardown of the app, along with a new account switching gesture.
Ultimate Black Friday Bundle: 100GB iPhone XR tariff with Free Nintendo Switch console
The ultimate Black Friday bundle, get an Nintendo Switch for free with this 100GB of data iPhone XR Fonehouse phone contract.
Nokia 2720 Flip available on Amazon India before official launch
In a good news for Nokia fans, the smart feature phone Nokia 2720 Flip 4G has become available on Amazon India. It is a bit surprising as the HMD has to launch it officially yet, but one can now buy the device in India.
Advice For Staying Safe Online
The Services Family have compiled seven tips to help protect you online
Check Out These Black Friday Laptop Deals On Amazon
Black Friday is here, and for many shoppers, that means it’s time to replace that old laptop with a new one while potentially saving hundreds of dollars in the process. Amazon is still one of ...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 9 now receiving December 2019 security patch
The December 2019 security patch is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 9 in over 25 regions in Europe ahead of the Pixel series.
Mozilla: Smart Home Devices Still Bad for Privacy and Security | Breitbart
The editor of the Mozilla Foundation’s Internet Health Report recently published a blog post on the website of the UK consumer association Which? that questions how privacy-focused the smart devices being pushed by the Masters of the Universe are.
HP’s Black Friday deals aren’t messing around
[This week, Destructoid is brought to you by the HP Store. This is a sponsored post.] HP is offering up a slew of high-quality holiday deals for its array of Omen, Spectre, and Envy gaming systems, monitors, and accessories. The sale is liv...
How to use and manage Sign in with Apple
For an easier way to create accounts and sign in, on both apps and websites, here’s how to use Sign in with Apple and manage your account.
Footage Of The 1993 Sonic The Hedgehog Macy's Parade Disaster Finally Surfaces Online
Gotta go... into a lamppost
Hut 8 Purchases 9 Data Centers from Bitfury for $7 Million
Hut 8 Mining Corp on Thursday announced the acquisition of nine Blockbox AC data centers from the BItfury Group, costing $7 million.
Boet Fighter klaps its way to mobile – on iOS right now, Android next week
While I didn’t really like the execution so much, I really loved the idea behind the locally developed homage to old-school beat em ups, Boet Fighter. It’s funny, sometimes poignant and, to my surp…
Google RCS Text Messaging Is Full Of Telco Security Flaws And Customers Are Suffering
A security firm has found issues with how telecoms are rolling out Google's RCS messaging standard.
Black Friday Deals on Sony Mirrorless Cameras – A7III $200 Off, A6000 for $398, More
Here's your ticket to buying a great mirrorless camera straight from Sony as the company is offering massive discounts on its camera lineup for Black Friday 2019.
Huawei Watch GT 2 heading to India, will be sold at Amazon and Flipkart
Huawei Watch GT 2 is heading to India. According to a new information on the company's website it will be available on Amazon and Flipkart retailers.
It’s not elementary, my dear social media
To all the overnight Sherlocks who bloomed gloriously online over the last month…
‘Two penises kissing passionately’ – Twitter hammers Crusaders’ logo fail
The franchise had to develop a new one after the mosque shootings in Christchurch earlier this year.
Samsung Galaxy S11 Series: Everything we know so far
More often than not, any premium Samsung Galaxy flagship phone makes an impression among hardcore Samsung fans and most of the Android community. Every device introduced in this category by the Sou…
Isko’s men nab fake ID makers
SIX persons -- five men and one woman -- engaging in the manufacturing and selling of fake identification cards for senior citizens and persons with disabiliies (PWDs) were presented to the media by Mayor Isko Moreno following their arrest by the Manila Police District- Special Mayor’s Reaction Team (SMART).
CAN kicks against social media, hate speech bills
Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria has kicked against the proposed social media and hate speech bills, describing them as ploys to gag Nigerians. The CAN President, ...
Microsoft may have a clever way to keep Surface Neo – and other laptops – from overheating
Namely a vapor chamber which could span both sections of the device via the hinge.
Where to find the cheapest Apple iPad deals on Black Friday 2019
You can get a brand new iPad for as little as £284 with a handy voucher code
Telly fans face disruption thanks to new 4G mobile masts
Freeview viewers in Dunblane could have some of their favourite telly shows interrupted because new 4G mobile masts have been erected in the area.
Best Apple TV deals for Christmas 2019
Here’s how to get your hands on an Apple TV media player for less than Apple’s price. We’ve got the best Apple TV deals so that you don’t have to spend a fortune to watch Apple’s new TV shows and movies.
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Japanese fashion tycoon Maezawa shows off $900 million SoftBank payday
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Yusaku Maezawa on Friday posted footage of a $900 million payday for the fashion magnate following his sale of a stake in Zozo Inc, the online fashion retailer he founded, to SoftBank Group Corp.
Raspberry Pi 4 Wi-Fi problem: Firmware update will fix your screen resolution bug
Mysterious glitch causes Wi-Fi to stop working when Raspberry Pi 4 outputs to HDMI at higher resolutions.
Keeping hackers out and costs low: Cyber security in the public sector
Kieran O’Driscoll at CyberArk discusses the challenges faced by public sector firms when it comes to balancing cost-effective cyber security
Xbox One S and THREE games for just £99 in jaw-dropping Black Friday deal
EBAY has slashed the price of the Xbox One S 1TB Digital Edition to just £99 in an extremely impressive deal. The Black Friday sale also bundles in three games – in what could be the best gaming de…
How to use and manage Sign in with Apple
For an easier way to create accounts and sign in, on both apps and websites, here’s how to use Sign in with Apple and manage your account.
Cornwall takes 10 as WI crush AFG in over 2 days
It was a reality check for Afghanistan, who were awarded Test status in 2017 & won their first games in the 5-day format earlier this year.
Robots are optimized for tedious, repetitive tasks. Can they be automated for more complex workspaces?
Researchers at the USC Viterbi Center for Advanced Manufacturing identify an algorithm to optimize robots to provide short, collision-free solutions in complex manufacturing spaces.
Power Grid Jobs for Executive Trainee (B.Tech/B.E, B.Sc)
Power Grid Jobs for Executive Trainee (B.Tech/B.E, B.Sc)Details of a number of vacancies and reservation shall be indicated in the notification
Protect your computer and furniture with a lightning deal on laptop cooling pads
You’re not always going to be using your laptop on your desk at home. Whether you have a brand new model or an older one, it’s bound to get hot after any kind of extended use. So rather…
CHEAP: Get 46% off this hi-tech treat dispenser for the pup in your life
Don't let your pets starve to death when you're away and your horrible friends forget to feed them. The Furbo dog camera is nearly 50 percent off now.
Here are the Black Friday deals you really shouldn’t miss
You can take the stress out of holiday shopping by just picking up a bunch of great offers right now at Black Friday prices. These nine options are all significantly discounted from their regular price, with many over 90 percent off.
Get Hulu for $1.99 a month this Cyber Monday
Hulu circulates some of the biggest US network shows, and now has a massive saving for Cyber Monday for 12 months
Best Cyber Monday VPN Deals for Mac
Cyber Monday is the time to bag yourself a fantastic VPN deal. A VPN offers additional privacy and security on the web, but also allows you to access content that might be geographically restricted.
Save an incredible £520 on class-leading Dell XPS 15 [SOLD OUT]
There are plenty of Cyber Monday deals on affordable products, but what if you're looking for something high-end? For a limited time only, save a staggering £520 on Dell's top-of-the-line XP5 15 laptop.
The best MacBook Black Friday deals – here’s everything you need to know
It’s Black Friday 2019, folks, which means that you might already be falling behind when it comes to shopping hot deals. Some of the main retailers out there have released their discounts online ea…
Police appeal after thieves steal a number of Apple products from Currys PC World
A number of Apple electrical products were stolen.
Black Friday 2019: Google Pixel 3 For Only $699
If you're in the market for a great phone at a decent price, you can now get a Google Pixel 3 on the cheap. And it's the 128GB version
Update: Intel Reportedly Taps Samsung To Produce Supply Constrained Desktop CPUs
A new well-timed report coming out of South Korea is claiming that Samsung will produce desktop processors for Intel.
Best Dyson and Vacuum Cleaner Black Friday deals – Top offers available right now
Now is the time to pick up a discounted Dyson or vacuum cleaner in the Black Friday sale with tons of models, old and new, available for less.
TfL resets passwords for every Oyster account in London
No Disney+ shenanigans for the tube
Judge rules Mahindra Roxor similar to Jeep, violates Fiat Chrysler's Jeep trade
FCA has further filed counterclaim before the Eastern District Court of Michigan for permanently ceasing the sales of Roxor in the states
Make your own NFC data cufflinks
What do you get the person who has everything this Christmas? How about a pair of NFC data cuffflinks? Build your own with this tutorial from Sophy Wong
The best Black Friday deals at Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre
The centre will be open until 8pm
Grab 35% off a 50-inch Samsung TV for Black Friday
TVs are always a popular buy on Black Friday, partly because they seem painfully expensive the rest of the year, especially if you've got space for a big'un.
In test of 'fake news' laws, Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post
The government issued the order after a post containing accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.
10 Years In, WhatsApp Still Needs True Multi-Device Support
Paul Sawers, writing for VentureBeat: WhatsApp launched out of beta 10 years ago this month, and the messaging behemoth is now a completely different beast from the one that quietly arrived for iPhone users way back in November 2009. After Facebook shelled out around $20 billion to acquire the app i...
Best Windows 10 apps this week
Three-hundred-and-sixty-three in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days.
Funeral details announced for Tipperary road crash victim
The funeral of Tipperary road crash victim Wayne Moylan will take place this weekend. Mr Moylan, of 27 College Green, Thurles, died following a collision near Thurles in the early hours of T...
Best VPN Deals for Christmas 2019
Cyber Monday deals on VPNs are here. Browse the web privately and anonymously for less with these big discounts.
These Are the Best Camera Phones of 2019, According to DxOMark - Gizchina.com
These Are the Best Camera Phones of 2019, according to DxOMark. The camera-focused website did indeed release the list of what they believe are the best..
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing “scurrilous accusations” of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation. The social media giant, which has previously expressed concerns about the legislation, did not respond to requests for comment and the article was still on …
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law agains...
Check your property design with drones
Real estate is going hi-tech and with a single click, accurate mapping, survey and measurement can be done. By M.A. Siraj
Lithuania crowns its first tech unicorn! Vinted, second-hand fashion marketplace, pockets €128 million and secures €1 billion valuation
Vinted, a social marketplace for pre-loved clothing, has taken the spot as Lithuania’s first tech unicorn, after raising a stellar €128 million. The funding round was led by new investor Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing backers including Sprints Capital, Insight Venture Partners, Accel and Burda Principal Investments. Funds will be used to boost product development and rocket rapid growth across Europe.
13-inch MacBook Air Drops Further to $649.99, The Best Black Friday Deal So Far?
After sitting at the $699 mark for the entire week, the 13-inch MacBook Air is now selling for $649 for Black Friday 2019.
Best OnePlus 6T Deals for Christmas
With the OnePlus 7T out now, it's getting harder to find good deals on the OnePlus 6T. We've scoured the web to find the best offers on the OnePlus 6T in the UK, both on contract and SIM-free
Heartless thieves ransack home and steal Christmas presents after young mum worked overtime to surprise kids
Thankfully kind strangers stepped in to save the day
Google Messages fight against spam with verified SMS - Gizchina.com
Google Messages fight against spam with verified SMS, the new feature is available on the 5.3.075 version of the app at the beta channel
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Right At Home In GoldenEye 007 On The Nintendo 64
Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck is clearly inspired by sci-fi retro-futuresque designs usually featured in 80s pop culture - but to gamers, it nostalgically reminded them of low polygonal vehicle models found in video games from
Amazon has a rare Nintendo Switch console bundle deal and it’s definitely going to sell out
Amazon is running a bunch of great Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch accessories and Nintendo Switch games, but deals on the Nintendo Switch console are much harder to come by. That’s why…
CHEAP: Si! Ja! Da! Here’s 95% off a lifetime membership to language-learning app Mondly
We all want to learn another language, right? Well, this lifetime membership to the language learning app Mondly could be the solution you need.
The best Black Friday deals at John Lewis
Get some fancy new bits before Christmas.
These are the latest 108 megapixel camera smartphones – Techjaja
Here are the current 108 megapixel phones you can buy or to soon be launched. We have seen megapixel (mp) push in smartphone cameras
IRS Not Infringing Privacy Requesting Crypto Exchange Data: US Judge
A California federal court has affirmed the legitimacy of the U.S. tax authorities’ summons for data from crypto exchange Bitstamp in connection with an individual tax reporting case.
Bokio, the Swedish startup simplifying accountancy with AI, raises €4 million round led by Creandum
Bokio, the Swedish based startup which utilises artificial intelligence to simplify bookkeeping for small businesses, sole traders, and freelancers, has raised €4 million.
No online access to accounts at NatWest, RBS and FirstDirect
It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year - and pay day for many
The best board games with an app-based twist
Engadget's favorite board games that blend digital and analog play.
Bungie is revealing the next season of Destiny 2 soon, talks known Google Stadia errors
It's a pretty low key week for Destiny 2 news given that it's a holiday period, but Bungie is coming out of the woodwork to let us know that there is more actual news is coming soon. As in, next week soon! News about news is such a mas...
Sign in with Apple a headache for developers?
One of the most interesting from WWDC 2019 is Sign in with Apple and gives the 1.4 billion Apple product users a login and signup experience with greater control of their data.
External hard drives are going cheap on Amazon UK
Back up your documents with these external HDs.
Vapid Peyote Gasser: the New Car in GTA Online
The Vapid Peyote Gasser is now available to buy in GTA Online, plus there's double rewards being dished for various activities and missions this week.
Save £260 in the iPhone X With This Black Friday Deal
The iPhone X may be a few years old by now, but it's an iPhone. That means it holds its value better than Spider-Man holds onto walls, because people just love to buy iPhones and Apple isn't fond of price drops when it doesn't need them. So it's nice to see a 25% discount hit Amazon for Black Friday.
Got an Oyster card? TfL just locked your account, wants you to reset your password
TfL is asking all Oyster and contactless account holders to reset their passwords to reduce the risk of credential stuffing attacks.
Black Friday Blowout Deals Galore On Acer Laptops, iPads, Fire TVs, AirPods, Nintendo Switch, And More
Black Friday is officially here, and with it comes a wide assortment of deals, including Acer's Predator Helios 300 laptop
Facebook, Instagram restored after it goes down for thousands globally on Thanksgiving Day
— Thanksgiving Day is noted for sharing photographs and exchanging warm greetings on social media.
Today’s the deadline for registering your drone in the UK
Or else risk a £1,000 fine
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bakkt Bitcoin future trades hit daily record of $42.5M’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin BTC every fucking day.
OnePlus 3 and 3T get their very last updates following three years of software support (Update: Downloads)
Back in 2016, the OnePlus 3 was a shock to the smartphone market, following up on the underwhelming OnePlus 2 with flagship-grade specs at a disruptive
Get 1/3 off this blockbuster Xbox One X and Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions bundle for Black Friday
This bundle gathers together the Xbox One, a wireless controller and Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions, and has been discounted by £140.99.
One of the best SSDs, the Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SSD is now £95 on Amazon
This Black Friday SSD deal is a saving of around £35.
10 years in, WhatsApp still needs true multi-device support
WhatsApp launched out of beta 10 years ago this month. The app has gained a slew of features in that time, but multi-device support is still MIA.
Buy Google Pixel 4 and get Nest Hub free in bumper Black Friday deal
Cyber Monday is here! Get Google's Pixel 4 for just £599 and John Lewis will throw in a Google Nest Hub at no extra cost.
Apple’s Black Friday Deals Are Live: Gift Cards Back for $25, $50, $100, $200
Apple's Black Friday deals include gift cards back on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We have the details in the full story.
Best Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL Deals for Christmas 2019
Here's how to get all the Pixel 3a phones for the best price in the UK, on both SIM-free and contract.
Get The Sony WF-SP700 Wireless Workout Earphones For $148 (18% Off)
Another pair of Sony wireless earphones are now on sale for Black Friday. The Sony WF-SP700N wireless earphones are discounted to $148 as we speak. These
Samsung Note 10 sales surpass predecessor
The Galaxy Note 10 proves popular in SA, and Samsung continues to empower youth through its multimillion-rand bursary.
7 Myths About Smartphone Batteries
We've been made to believe some smartphone battery myths - some of which are partially true. Here are 7 smartphone battery myths that are totally untrue.
Superb Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 now under £100 for Cyber Monday
We loved the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 when we tested them at £120, and they're an absolute steal now at under £100 for Cyber Monday.
Mansory Takes Surprising Approach With Lamborghini Urus
Some things, they say, are better left unsaid. And some cars, by the same token, are better left understate...
Bag a bargain in HP's sitewide Cyber Monday sale
If you've been considering an HP product in the past, now is the perfect time to invest. The company is offering 15% off its entire store until the end of Cyber Monday.
Nefertiti's bust joins the digital age
A stunningly detailed 3D model of the Nesfertiti bust is now available to download.
Save £250 on this stunning Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar
It's fine buying a TV, but it helps to get a soundbar too. Samsung's Dolby Atmos toting HW-Q70R has been reduced by Currys by £250 for Black Friday.
How to download, install, manage and use custom fonts on your iPhone and iPad
Learn how you can download, install and manage custom fonts from App Store, as well as use them in documents you create on your iPhone or iPad.
Make iOS 13’s new volume HUD even better with Sonus13
Looking to upgrade iOS 13's volume HUD with more user configuration? If so, then you might enjoy a new jailbreak tweak called Sonus13.
Save $50 On The Oculus Rift S – Amazon Black Friday 2019 Deals
Amazon is shaving $50 off of the regular price of the Oculus Rift S, allowing you to pick it up fro just $349 this Black Friday. That's a pretty good
This top Black Friday gaming laptop deal takes $510 off the terrific Alienware m17
This Alienware M17 gaming laptop from Dell is down to $1899 during Black Friday.
Grab a Nokia 4.2 for $159 from Amazon and B&H ($30 off)
Deals abound this holiday season, so here's another one for the pile. Nokia's budget 4.2 smartphone has dropped to $159 on both Amazon and B&H, a nice
Sign up for OPPO’s ColorOS 7 beta program to test Android 10 on your OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom
We reviewed the Reno 10x Zoom Edition from OPPO earlier this which impressed us in almost every aspect apart from the ColorOS software experience that felt a little clunky at times with missing fea…
MacBook Pro Diary: A forced repair leading to a rethink about my next Mac
I've finally been forced into arranging the keyboard replacement I've been deferring forever, and that has led me to think about my next Mac ...
Don’t panic if Windows 10 seems to have broken your Thunderbolt dock – there’s a simple fix
A new bug only has a very small chance of striking – and only in particular circumstances – but it could be frustrating nonetheless
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
Learn How to Design Audio for Games in FMOD w/ Point Blank: Adaptive Character Sound
During the video, Rory uses Unity, a game design engine, and FMOD, an integrated game engine DAW, to demonstrate exactly how adding sound to games works
Investors Eyeing Tech and (Astro)Turf Too
Private equity and tech titans are shelling out big bucks to grab ownership stakes in sports franchises to make even bigger bucks on the global playing field.
Black Friday Flash Giveaway: Enter to win a free 10.2-inch Apple iPad
In honor of all the Thanksgiving and the Black Friday sales happening right now, AppleInsider is holding a flash giveaway that will hand over a 32GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad valued at $329 to one lucky Twitter follower in the next 72 hours.
Xbox Boss: Scarlett Will Get First-Party Game Every 3 – 4 Months
Xbox’s Matt Booty sets out plans for Scarlett first party support In an interview with GamesRadar+, the head of Xbox Game Studios gave insight into the company’s plans for 2020 and beyond, and how it aims to leverage its ever growing number of first party studios to deliver more games to Xbox and Windows players. […]
iPad and Apple Watch Series 5 LTE are coming soon on Maxis Zerolution
Apart from Digi and Celcom, it appears that you can soon get the latest Apple Watch Series 5 with LTE support from Maxis. On top of that, the green telco is also offering iPad with cellular connectivity on instalment as well.
Black Friday Deal alert: HP has great deals on all kinds of laptops and desktops
If you're someone who has been looking to pick up a shining new device then this might be the best time to do so. HP is currently running great deals
How to download, install, manage and use custom fonts on your iPhone and iPad
Learn how you can download, install and manage custom fonts from App Store, as well as use them in documents you create on your iPhone or iPad.
Get 75% off lifetime cloud storage with pCloud’s Cyber Monday deal
No subscription: just one up-front payment, then you have permanent cloud storage with this amazing deal from pCloud this Cyber Monday.
Oculus Go drops to $150 on Amazon in Black Friday sale
It could be your most affordable way into stand-alone VR.
Microsoft: HoloLens To Change The World - And Make Tons Of Money
MSFT is beginning to sell HoloLens 2, replacing the 2016 HoloLens with a much-improved product. The $3500 price tag (plus potential extra related services) means that this is a business and medical pr
The Best Black Friday Xbox One Wireless Controller Deals
Need a new Xbox One Controller, or perhaps a spare? Check out our list of the best Black Friday deals on controllers we've found so far across the US and UK.
So It Looks Like New Yorkers Blamed Cuomo, Not AOC, for Amazon Loss
Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to secure a new Amazon headquarters in New York last year. It was a massive hit, as the company had pledged to bring 25,000 jobs to the state, in exchange for $3 billion in state and local tax breaks. Some of the blame was lobbed against progressive freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who had been urging her supporters to fight against the company's move. She celebrated in the halls of Congress when she heard the news Amazon had backed out of its plans for Queens.
Unlocked Motorola Moto G6 For Just $119 – Amazon Black Friday 2019 Deals
Today, for Black Friday you can get your hands on an unlocked Moto G6 for just $119. You're saving more than 50-percent on the Moto G6 today, thanks to
It's the Last Day to Remember to Register That Drone You Played With Once
Today is the Civil Aviation Authority's deadline day for registering all larger drones with authorities, so future law enforcers can pull the remnants of a machine out of the wreckage and easily identify who it was that brought down a Dreamliner over Twickenham.
This HP gaming PC is down to just $470 for Black Friday — Fortnite anyone?
Looking for a solid desktop PC that runs Fortnite at smooth 1080p? This HP Pavilion 690 pre-built with dedicated GPU and AMD Ryzen CPU gets the job done at a great price.
YouTube Supports Fast-Rising Nigerian Artistes
Video sharing platform, YouTube has selected artistes, Simi, Kizz Daniel, Teni and Reekado Banks to gets its backing on their individual music journey.
New device enables battery-free computer input at the tip of your finger
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have created a device for wearable computer input suitable for many situations, just by touching your fingertips together in different ways.
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation.
Nintendo Switch Lite up for RM599 this Black Friday at Gamer's Hideout
It's Black Friday and Gamer's Hideout is having some sweet deals at its store in Central i-City. Those who are there today from 9 pm to 12 am of 30 November 2019 (3 hours duration) will be able to purchase a Nintendo Switch Lite for just RM599, close to a 40% reduction from its original Malaysia pricing!
Oculus Cyber Monday 2019 deals: Rift, Quest and Go deals live now
Black Friday has technically come and gone, but lucky for you there are still some great deals for Cyber Monday. In fact, the Oculus Go has just dropped even further in price and can be had for just $119.99. A further saving of $30 over the Black Friday price. But be quick as this Lightning…
Experts seek clarity on data protection bill amid WhatsApp spyware row
The PDP bill creates a need for the data fiduciary to repeatedly obtain consent from the data principal for every step of the processing activity.
Vodafone's Black Friday Deals Include Free Airpods & PAYG Phones for 1p
If you've had your eye on a new phone or a pair of Apple Airpods, you might want to check out Vodafone's deals for Black Friday.
Get the excellent Samsung Galaxy Watch Active for $150 ($50 off)
Android-compatible smartwatches are a dime a dozen, but good ones with a good balance of features, responsive UX, and battery life are hard to come by.
Huawei prepares lawsuit to fight against FCC restrictions
The company has also drastically increased its spending on Washington lobbyists and has engaged in a public-relations makeover.
Black Friday deal: Save £80 on iPhone XR with Argos
Argos has knocked a further £80 off the iPhone XR, a great-value handset that already received a price cut this autumn. Grab this excellent deal now!
Black Friday 2019: Amazon's Best Tech Deals
Black Friday is well and truly in full swing, and Amazon has a stack of great tech, gaming and book deals ready for the picking. Here are the best ones we've found so far....
#BlackFriday Deal Alert: New Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover from only £699
Microsoft UK's Black Friday Surface Pro 7 deals with Type Cover starts from only £699, a massive £375 saving. Check it out here.
Sony WH1000XM3 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones Are $72 Off
Another popular pair of Sony headphones are on sale at the moment, the Sony WH1000XM3. These are the company’s higher-end headphones, and they’re
Nintendo's Labo Robot is Mega-Cheap for Black Friday
We're huge fans of Labo, Nintendo's risk-taking cardboard DIY accessories for the Nintendo Switch.
Xbox One S and three games for £99 with this terrific Black Friday offer
eBay is offering one of the finest Xbox One S bundles we’ve seen yet, kicking off the Black Friday bargain celebrations with a massive bang.
The Full Guide to Black Friday Tech Deals: Over 200 deals and counting
Black Friday kickstarts the opening of the holiday shopping season and there are tons of deals to be had on tech. We've cut out the fat and the fluff, and created an all-encompassing list with all the relevant tech deals…
China Seeks To Root Out Fake News and Deepfakes With New Online Content Rules
Chinese regulators have announced new rules governing video and audio content online, including a ban on the publishing and distribution of "fake news" created with technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. From a report: Any use of AI or virtual reality also needs to be clea...
realme To Expand Beyond Phones; Plans To Make Wearables And True Wireless Headsets
Since its first batch, realme has churned out phone after phone is a very short period of time. But there's no sign of the company slowing down. New reports indicate that, if anything, it will
Why mobile healthcare apps are at risk [Q&A]
Cyber-attacks represent a real threat to unprotected healthcare mobile apps. The overall operational integrity of these apps is at risk, but there's also a significant risk of malicious attacks on the medical devices themselves, personal health information, and intellectual property.
The iPhone X has been price-slashed by £260 − but the offer ends soon
Amazon has brought the price of the 64GB iPhone X (SIM-free) down by a whopping £260 for Black Friday, which means you can get it for just £639.
CHEAP: Treat yourself — there’s 43% off Sennheiser’s PXC 550 wireless headphones
We all deserve a good pair of headphones. And luckily, there's a great deal on Sennheiser's PXC 550 wireless cans. Aren't you lucky?
Intel calls for aid manufacturing CPUs… and Samsung answers
Any excuse for a Lord of the Rings reference...
Apple’s Black Friday sale is live, and it stinks – here are all the best Apple deals
Black Friday 2019 is officially here, which means all the pre-gaming is over and the main event is finally underway. That said, we’ve never seen another Black Friday sales event with early de…
The dark side of Black Friday: Counting the real cost of deals and bargains
It's great for consumers, but Planet Earth and High Street businesses could pay a heavy toll for our greed.
Best Black Friday Deal: Unlocked Galaxy S10 + Free Galaxy Buds for $699 [Was $1,029]
If you've been looking for a brand new Samsung Galaxy S10 on Black Friday, then this is the deal you really have to look into.
Can't afford a PC? Get an Xbox One S, controller, and three games for £99 (out of stock)
That's £100 off a bundle including Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3, and Sea of Thieves in this ridiculously cheap Xbox deal.
Facebook instructed by POFMA Office to publish correction notice on States Times Review's post
SINGAPORE: The office overseeing the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) on Friday (Nov 29) instructed Facebook to ...
Samsung Galaxy S11 will have a camera sensor dedicated for night shots
Samsung Galaxy S11 will have a camera sensor dedicated for night shots, a trademark has been registered at the European intellectual property office.
Best Microsoft Surface Deals for Christmas 2019
Whether Pro, Laptop, Studio or otherwise, grab one of these top Surface deals while you can.
Best TV Deals for Cyber Monday
You can find brilliant TV deals if you know where to look. Here we bring you the best Cyber Monday discounts and offers - along with expert buying advice to help you choose the perfect TV deal for you.
£520 off an XPS 15 OLED laptop is an insane Black Friday deal
This top-spec model includes a Core i9, GTX 1650, 1TB NVMe SSD and 32GB RAM.
TMO’s Black Friday Deals: Charging Dock, Security Camera, VPN, 12min, Language Learning, More
We have a raft of Black Friday deals for you, with coupons saving you an addition 15%-%: charging dock, security camera, headphones, more.
How To Fix An iPhone That Won’t Ring
If your phone won't ring, follow our guide as we are going to show you how to fix iPhone not ringing problem.
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Microsoft touts Edge's new tab page connection to Office 365
By using group policy objects, IT admins can turn the browser into a front end for Office 365 with an enterprise-centric new tab page.
Secret Black Friday deal on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus gets you 75GB of data and no upfront cost
Want 75GB of data and no upfront cost with the Samsung Galaxy S9? This EE tariff is the secret Black Friday deal you've been after.
Galaxy Note 10 receives new Android 10-based OneUI 2 beta
Samsung is rolling out a new Android 10-based OneUI 2 beta update for the Galaxy Note 10. It brings several bugfixes and addresses stability issues.
Best Selfie Camera Phones of 2019 Picked by DxOMark - Gizchina.com
Here are the Best Selfie Camera Phones of 2019 according to renown camera-focused website DxOMark. The list includes the Samsung..
The iPhone 11 Pro price has dropped below £1000 for Black Friday
You can get your hands on the new iPhone 11 Pro SIM-free for less than £1000 right now, thanks to a Black Friday-special £50 discount from Mobiles.co.uk.
Save Over £170 on Netgear's Whole Home Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi System in Amazon's Black Friday Sale
Houses may not be getting bigger, especially if you live in the South East, but our dependence on Wi-Fi certainly is. Almost everything we buy now needs some sort of network connection, and with everything spread out across your place you need a solid Wi-Fi signal.
One in four young people have smartphone addiction
In an analysis of multiple studies, researchers found that smartphone use is correlated with increased depression, anxiety and stress.
[Deal] Save 25% on the Android-powered Gemini PDA from Planet Computers this Black Friday weekend
The Gemini PDA from Planet Computers is a clamshell smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard, an ultra-wide hi-res 5.99-inch display, and a handy 4,220mAh battery. The Gemini PDA enables creating…
The £99 Xbox One S All-Digital Edition has sold out, here's the next best price
Update: Others top offers for the Xbox One S All-Digital.
Black Friday Deals: Dell XPS 15, Surface Laptop 3, Lenovo ThinkPad, and more
Check out the best Black Friday deals on Windows laptops from HP, Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo. This includes Dell's popular XPS 15, Lenovo's gaming laptop and ThinkPad, budget laptops from HP, & more.
This Doom Digital Camera source port is amazing and bizarre
Gamers have modded many things to play id Software’s Doom; now there’s a Doom Digital Camera! From Porsches to ATM, the classic shooter is available on pretty much anything. Retro-tech YouTuber LazyGameReviews released a new 15-minute video discussing the device’s impressive ability to play custom software. The camera in question is a 1998 Kodak Digital …
9to5Mac Gift Guide: Must-have travel tech that‘s useful for everyday use
It can be easy to pick up tech products and accessories that end up serving a single purpose or don’t end up being used as much as you imagined. That’s even truer during the holidays when discounts and deals abound. In the spirit of high functionality and usefulness, let’s take a look at some of […]
Best Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker Deals Black Friday 2019: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Android, Galaxy [Updated]
There's no better time than Black Friday to pick up a great new smartwatch or fitness tracker. We've compiled a list of common questions and our favorite smart trackers for you to consider as you prepare to shop!
Get £220 off the Prism Black Samsung Galaxy S10 this Cyber Monday
BT Shop is offering the cheapest deal on the 512GB model this Cyber Monday.
Skagen Black Friday deals: Save over $145 on the Falster 2 smartwatch
If you're after a stylish smartwatch, there are few more attractive than Skagen's Falster 2. Lucky then, Skagen has discounted every version by $146, meaning you can grab one for just $149 for Black Friday 2019. With a wide range…
Microsoft's Black Friday Store Is Going Off!
Attention bargain hunters: The Microsoft Store had updated its Black Friday deals portal and there's some bloody good stuff on there. We're talking up to $700 off Surface laptops, $299 Xbox One S game bundles, dirt-cheap audio gear and up to 30% off performance laptops. Here are the highlights!...
Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS updated with several new features
Microsoft Remote Desktop is a service that allows users to access and use their computer through another device, such as an iPhone or iPad. The iOS app, which had been abandoned for over a year, was updated this week with several new features, including support for recently released Apple devices and also Dark Mode compatibility on […]
Looking for the ultimate gaming laptop deal this Black Friday? MSI has you covered.
Whether you’re new to laptop gaming or a life-long veteran, you can save up to £270 this Black Friday with the best laptop deal of the year. The brand’s broad range offer the perfect device to kick-start your gaming journey, whether you’re looking for your first device or your latest upgrade.
Apple's Not-Black Friday Shopping Event Offers Up to £160 in Gift Cards for Buying Apple Stuff
Apple is known for only ever doing things its own way, and to hell with what everyone else thinks. Or at least that's what happens when dealing with the public, because who the hell knows what happens inside the UFO they call a headquarters. So When Black Friday comes around Apple takes part, but doesn't call it 'Black Friday'
[Update: All deals now live] Best iPad Black Friday deals: Up to $400 off, $131 off 10.2-inch iPad, more
This year's best iPad Black Friday deals include the 10.2-inch iPad for $249 and up to $400 off iPad Pro. Amazon, Best Buy, and more will offer deals.
Costco’s best Black Friday deals include discounts on Dell XPS 13 and Apple Watch Series 5
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Virtual reality becomes more real
Scientists from the Skoltech ADASE (Advanced Data Analytics in Science and Engineering) lab have found a way to enhance depth map resolution, which should make virtual reality and computer graphics more ...
Modern Warfare details 'biggest free content drop in Call of Duty history'
Activision and Infinity Ward have started laying out plans for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Season One content. Beginning on December 3, the publisher notes that the DLC drop will be
Samsung Galaxy S10 Black Friday: Exclusive code gets you a free phone
We've got a special code that'll knock some serious cash off one of the finest Android phones around. Only with Trusted Reviews.
Best Black Friday Christmas deals 2019: Top offers on decorations, trees and outdoor lights today
If you're looking for new ways to decorate your home this Christmas, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to revamp your tired box of trimmings with lots of retailers adding baubles, lighting and even trees to their online deals.
How smartphones can verify your identity
Anyone who wants to open a bank account or buy a mobile phone plan has to identify themselves to the respective service provider. The ETH spin-off PXL Vision has a simpler solution: just use an ID scan ...
The Best Deals on External Hard Drives for Your Xbox One
Nowadays it's almost mandatory to have some sort of external hard drive for your console, especially if you have 100+ games to play on a service like Xbox Game Pass. Black Friday is a great time to pick up some storage.
Will the entire iPhone 12 range feature OLED screens?
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 29 — Although it will not be out before the fall of 2020, Korean website ET News is already reporting on some of the alleged features of the future iPhone 12. The high-end Apple smartphone will reportedly no longer ship with an LCD screen, the entire future range will be...
Save $110 On The Unlocked Motorola One Action Smartphone – Amazon Black Friday 2019 Deals
Amazon has shaved $110 off of the regular price of the Motorola One Action, allowing you to grab one for just $239. This is an unlocked smartphone and it
These are the best Black Friday deals on Apple’s iPad, AirPods, MacBook, iPhone, and more
Score huge savings on the new iPad.
Apple May Be Planning 2020 iPhone Bundle With Popular Wireless AirPods
A new rumor is making the rounds that claims something that may make Apple fans happy about the coming 2020 iPhone devices.
Dopamine fasting is a tech fad that sounds silly – but might just work
Depriving your brain of stimulation can rewire your frazzled neural circuits – but the problem runs deeper than that
Tim Berners-Lee: web inventor's plan to save the internet is admirable, but doomed to fail
Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the world wide web and now he's calling on us to save it. The British engineer and computer scientist recently released a Contract for the Web – a list of ...
Turkey works on strategy to expand high-tech product exports
The government aims to increase Turkey's exports of high-technology products around the world as innovation and research and development, coupled with qualified human resources, are the new criteria for economic growth
Review: Keychron’s compact K2 mechanical keyboard has a great responsive feel to it
We review the Keychron K2 mechanical keyboard designed for a Mac with features like backlight, USB-C charging, wired/wireless operation and more.
Save £119 on this ION Audio wireless turntable right now
But you'll need to be quick – it's one of Amazon's Deals of the Day and the clock is ticking
Black Friday 2019: Apple AirPods For $99 (Yes The 2nd Gen)
Apple just released its brand new AirPods Pro, which means this Black Friday you can pick up the regular second gen AirPods (which are still excellent) at a bargain. But you gotta be quick....
Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected
Problematic Smartphone Usage – or smartphone addiction – is now being viewed as a psychiatric disorder, with an average of 23% of kids ...
Upgrade your Nintendo Switch with this 200GB microSD – now just £18.99
If you're on a Nintendo Switch shopping spree this Black Friday this 200GB microSD card will do the trick at helping you store more games.
Why this PlayStation fan is considering a $149 Xbox One S All Digital on Black Friday
The PlayStation 4 is one of the best consoles we've ever seen, but that hasn't stopped this PlayStation fan from wanting to buy a $149 Xbox One S All Digital during Black Friday. Black Friday! The Best Black Friday Deals Find Your Black Friday Deal: All Deals Updated Live, Sortable By Category Nintendo Switch Deals Best Phone Deals Best iPad Deals Best Chromebook Deals Black Friday...
'Magic crystals' to enable the future of electric cars
CSIRO and Monash University's Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award tonight for developing "magic crystals" with dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and drug production.
Intel turns to Samsung for help keeping up with AMD, rumor claims
Intel is struggling with making enough CPUs, and will continue to struggle – so has enlisted help from Samsung.
Why India needs deep-tech start-ups
Deep technologies hold the key to social development as well as data security. But India’s progress in this area has been slow