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From Google Tulip to spoon bending in Gboard: here are Google’s April Fool’s Day gags

Google Japan Google is well-known for joining in on the April Fool’s Day fun, with past gags including Google Maps for NES, Google Voice for Pets, and toilet-based internet connectivity. The company has made at least four announcements today to mark the occasion, and there’s no mistaking most of them for the real deal. We take a look at all of these ridiculous reveals. Snake in Google Maps The first announcement is actually the only legitimate one on the list, as Google is allowing Maps users to play Snake on the service. To get started, you need to hit the hamburger menu button in the top-left, then choose Play Snake . From here, you’ll be able to play Snake in a variety of locales, namely Cairo, London, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Sydney and Tokyo. Google says Snake will be available in the Android and iOS app for roughly a week. If you’re like me and haven’t received the game just yet, then you can visit the Google Maps Snake website instead. A screen cleaner in the File

Sega Genesis Mini will launch in September priced at 7999

Highlights: The Sega Genesis Mini was announced in 2018 and will launch in the US on September 19, 2019. It will come with two controllers in the box. It will come with 40 games, 10 of which have been revealed.   The Sega Genesis Mini has a release date. The console will launch on September 19, 2019. The console was first announced at the annual Sega Fest event in Tokyo in 2018 and the final release date was announced at the same event this year. The console will come with two USB controllers in the box along with a USB to Micro-B power cable and an HDMI cable. The console will come preloaded with 40 games, 10 of which have been revealed. It is priced at $79.99 USD/£69.99/€79.99/ $139.95 AUD which translates to roughly Rs 5,500 approx directly converted. Speaking of the “mini” size, the console is approximately 55% of the size of the original Genesis or Mega Drive.  According to IGN, “Sega also revealed that AtGames, the company behind 2017’s poorly received Sega Genesis Flashback, is

What’s new on Netflix (April 2019)

April is just around the corner, folks, and a new month means people wondering what’s new on Netflix. In April 2019, the company’s bringing an exciting mix of classic films and TV , and new originals sure to delight audiences of all ages and types. Here are a few highlights for April 2019. April 5 – The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina part 2 Photo via IMDB . Netflix’s hit supernatural teen thriller set in the Riverdale universe returns April 5. In Part 2, Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) will have to try even harder to maintain the balance between her life in the mortal world and life as a witch. Now that she’s signed her name in the book of the beast, life’s about to get more complicated for the teenage witch and her friends. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina offers drama, thrills, and occasionally goofy fun. April 5 – Unicorn Store Photo via IMDB . Hot off their pairing in March’s Captain Marvel, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson are back in Larson’s directorial debut. Shot bef

स्नैपडील पर 199 रुपये में मिल रहा 'स्मार्ट शर्ट', ऐप से 30 सेकेंड में बदल सकेंगे रंग !

Smart Shirt By Snapdeal: इस स्मार्ट शर्ट की बिक्री स्नैपडील से होगी और 1 अप्रैल से इस शर्ट की प्री-बुकिंग शुरू हो रही है। इस शर्ट को खासतौर पर उनलोगों के लिए पेश किया है जो अलग-अलग रंग की शर्ट के लिए पैसे खर्च नहीं करना चाहते हैं। from Latest And Breaking Hindi News Headlines, News In Hindi | अमर उजाला हिंदी न्यूज़ | - Amar Ujala https://ift.tt/2uDm6Ox

Samsung Galaxy A90 leak confirms rear triple camera, pop-up selfie shooter and in-display fingerprint sensor

Highlights: Samsung Galaxy A90 latest leak shows triple camera setup on the back. The slit on the top edge suggests a pop-up selfie camera, hinting at a notchless display. The image also shows an in-display fingerprint sensor.   There are several leaks regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A90 making the rounds on the internet. The latest leak somewhat confirms what recent reports have been claiming. Android Pure has released the renders of the phone showing a rear triple camera setup, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a pop-up selfie shooter -- a first for the South Korean company. The phone is said to be the most premium device in the Galaxy A-Series.     Calling it the 'First Look' of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90, the images show the phone featuring a vertically aligned camera in the centre of the back panel. The camera setup is accompanied by an LED flash and below it is the Samsung branding. The display of the phone is near edge-to-edge with a small chin. The vol

Apple Music for Android could soon get Chromecast support

Highlights: Apple Music could get Chromecast support. Evidence spotted in app code. Apple Music could soon get a Cast option for Google Home, Android TV, and Chromecast.    Apple Music for Android could be getting support for Google Chromecast soon if a new APK deconstruct is to be believed. 9to5 Google has come across several lines of code in Apple Music for Android version 2.8, suggesting that the service could soon become compatible with Chromecast-enabled devices. Apple Music for Android recently added support for Chromebooks and got a restyled browse tab to feature more editorial highlights. This was followed by Version 2.8.1 and 2.8.2, which fixed several bugs on Apple Music. The latest Version 2.8.2 of the app revealed a string of code hinting at Chromecast support for the music streaming service. Looking at the code string, it could be said that Apple is working towards enabling Chromecast support for Apple Music so that users can play music on Google Home, Smart Displays, And

Googles April Fools surprise is addition of classic Snakes game to Google Maps

Highlights:  Retro 90’s Snakes game added to Google Maps. The game is available on Android and iOS.  Players will get to play the game for a week. Snakes have invaded Google Maps! However, you need not be afraid since they are virtual ones. As an April Fools' day prank, Google is adding the classic rendition of the popular Snake game to its Maps app. Keeping it subtle, the company has added a Play Snake option to Google Maps, which users can access from the icon on the top-left corner. Players can choose the city in which they want to play the game with options of Cairo, São Paulo, London, Tokyo and more to choose from. Players will be navigating the snake that is actually a mode of transportation, which changes depending on the map you’ve selected.  “Once you’ve selected a city, start picking up as many passengers as you can as your train travels around the world—stopping everywhere from Big Ben, the Great Sphinx of Giza to the Eiffel Tower. But make sure you don’t run off the ma

गूगल ने प्ले-स्टोर से डिलीट किए 200 खतरनाक ऐप्स, आपके फोन में हैं तो तुरंत हटाएं

गूगल ने करीब 200 ऐप्स को सुरक्षा कारणों से प्ले-स्टोर से डिलीट किया है। इन ऐप्स को लेकर यूजर्स की सिक्योरिटी का खतरा था और सिक्योरिटी एजेंसी चेक-प्वाइंट ने इन ऐप्स को फोन के लिए खतरनाक बताया था। from Latest And Breaking Hindi News Headlines, News In Hindi | अमर उजाला हिंदी न्यूज़ | - Amar Ujala https://ift.tt/2FFyWkx

Vivo V15 की बिक्री भारत में शुरू, इसमें है 32 मेगापिक्सल का फ्रंट कैमरा

वीवो के वी सीरीज के नए स्मार्टफोन Vivo V15 की बिक्री भारत में शुरू हो गई है। इस फोन को फ्लिपकार्ट, अमेजन, पीटीएम मॉल जैसी साइट्स से खरीदा जा सकता है। इससे पहले इस फोन की प्री-बुकिंग हो रही थी। from Latest And Breaking Hindi News Headlines, News In Hindi | अमर उजाला हिंदी न्यूज़ | - Amar Ujala https://ift.tt/2U8BIsK

Microsoft unveils new Surface Book 2 model with Intel’s latest quad-core processor

Microsoft is quietly refreshing its Surface Book 2 base model today. The software giant is introducing Intel’s latest 8th Gen quad-core i5 processor for the 13-inch Surface Book 2 model , and keeping the existing dual-core 7th Gen model at a discounted price of $1,299. The refreshed quad-core model will be priced at $1,499, and includes an i5-8350U which bumps the processor’s maximum boost clock speed up to 3.6GHz. The new mid-range Surface Book 2 will also include 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. The processor is the only significant change, but it should make a big difference for performance. We saw impressive jumps in performance from quad-core Surface Pro 6 models compared to the dual-core chips used in previous models. Microsoft has... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2UkJrTH

Moshi's Mythro C USB Type-C earphones are well worth the $50 price tag

The 3.5mm headphone jack is now the exception instead of the standard in the flagship smartphone world. Many consumers have turned to Bluetooth options, but there are still some folks who prefer wired audio. If you're in the latter camp and you hate dealing with dongles, you'll probably want a set of USB Type-C headphones. Several USB-C earphones have appeared on the market in the past year or so. I very much enjoy using the noise-cancelling Libratone Q Adapt that we reviewed last year, though the $149 price tag might put it out of reach for many. Read More Moshi's Mythro C USB Type-C earphones are well worth the $50 price tag was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2V4nMMM

Care.com deleted ‘tens of thousands’ of providers after report found lax vetting procedures

On March 8th, The Wall Street Journal published a damning report about caregiver platform Care.com, which found that it put the burden on users to evaluate its caregivers, that it didn’t conduct full background checks or vet the daycare centers that were listed on the site, and that in some instances, providers were unlicensed and even were responsible for deaths of the children in their care. In a followup report published today, the WSJ says that the company removed “tens of thousands of unverified day-care center listings” prior to the publication of that initial report. The original report found that there were “about 9 instances” in the last six years where a provider was listed on the site had a criminal record, and then committed... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2OFQmBK

PewDiePie takes one last shot at T-Series as he concedes defeat to YouTube’s Bollywood powerhouse

Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg ended his months-long, facetious war with Bollywood powerhouse T-Series today by issuing a music video with a series of personal confessions and accusations against his rival. The video, “Congratulations,” accuses T-Series executives, including chairman Bhushan Kumar, of multiple misdoings. Kjellberg references a Times of India article , which reported that Kumar is currently being investigated for “alleged evasion of huge tax and siphoning off hundreds of crores to foreign countries to purchase properties in the names of his employees.” The Verge has reached out to T-Series for comment. Kjellberg also reveals that T-Series reportedly sent him a cease and desist letter following the release of his original... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2YD9gOa

This $50 bundle makes it easy to build and host WordPress sites

For a one-stop-shop for building and hosting your personal or business website, look no further. The WordPress Build and Host Bundle makes setting up sites on WordPress an easy and quick affair. This bundle combines Dragify WordPress Builder with an Ahead Web Hosting plan to let you build up to five websites using a user-friendly drag and drop builder. Here’s what you get: Dragify WordPress Builder: Lifetime subscription  Prototype your layout in minutes with hundreds of pre-built cards and presets. Drag and drop over 200 pre-designed blocks, adding your own unique text and images. Use the click-to-edit-interface to easily insert text. Customize settings for different platforms with responsive layout options. Save your favorite settings and layouts as templates. Access one year of premium technical support. Create unlimited websites. Ahead Web Hosting Best Value Plan: Lifetime subscription Host up to five websites for life with 3.5 GB of SSD-optimized storage. Use c

How to charge your Android phone battery faster

Managing battery life can be a frustrating aspect of smartphones. These are the best ways to speed up charging at home and on the go. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.)

More 2 million credit card numbers stolen from Earl Enterprise restaurants in 10-month breach

The parent company of restaurants such as Planet Hollywood, Buca di Beppo, and Mixology has confirmed that it experienced a security breach after security researchers found more than 2 million stolen credit card numbers being sold online. KrebsOnSecurity says that it contacted the company in February after it discovered “strong evidence” that customer credit card and debit card numbers were being sold online. Hackers used “malware installed on its point-of-sale systems” to steal 2.15 million credit and debit card numbers, expiration dates, and some cardholder names from restaurant locations in 40 states. Earl Enterprises says that the breach took place between May 23rd, 2018 and March 18th, 2019, and that “the incident has now been... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2CHsad9

New York lawmakers reach deal to ban plastic bags in 2020

New York governor Andrew Cuomo and the legislative leaders have announced that they have reached an agreement on the state’s 2020 budget, a provision of which includes a ban on single-use plastic bags, making it the third state to adopt such legislation. Lawmakers will vote on the budget deal later today. The provision will effectively ban the single-use plastic bags that are found in grocery stores, which often make their way into waterways and oceans. The New York Times says that the ban goes into effect in March 2020, and will prohibit stores from providing the bags to customers, although there are some exceptions, like bags for newspapers, wrapping produce or meat, and take-out. The provision also allows cities and counties to opt-in... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2HYp9sF

Rereading Slaughterhouse-Five on its 50th anniversary

Vonnegut’s classic is the weirdest book to become required high school reading. Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2V3eVL8

Amazon's World Backup Day sale includes Samsung 256GB A2 microSD card for $53, Kingston 128GB microSD for $15, and more

Today is apparently World Backup Day, which means there are sales on hard drives, NAS units, microSD cards, and other mediums of storage — sadly, I haven't seen any discounts on Zip Disks. If you happen to have a phone with a microSD card slot, today is a good opportunity to get extra storage. For smartphones and tablets, SanDisk's 256GB U3 A2 microSD card is just $52.99 for today , a $16 drop from the usual price. Read More Amazon's World Backup Day sale includes Samsung 256GB A2 microSD card for $53, Kingston 128GB microSD for $15, and more was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2JPammu

The Amazon Dash button was a physical interface to digital shopping

In today’s digital age, it can sometimes feel like hardware has taken a back seat to the software that drives devices. Button of the Month is a column that looks at some of these buttons and switches on devices both old and new to appreciate how we interact with our devices on a physical, tactile level. Shopping on Amazon is a vastly digital experience. Until the last few years , there hasn’t been a physical way to go and buy things from Amazon. For the overwhelming majority of Amazon purchases, there’s still no checkout lane, no aisles to browse, no physical interactions at all — famously, the company’s “One Click” software removes nearly all barriers between wanting something and buying it. Amazon’s now-defunct Dash buttons — small,... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2OAc6yM

25 Bixby actions to try with your new Galaxy S10

After unboxing your brand new Samsung Galaxy S10 and setting up all the basics , it’s time to let loose and start playing with the plethora of features the device offers. One of them is Bixby, Samsung’s digital assistant that lets you interact with the device through voice commands. Bixby understands thousands of commands and lets you do things like play music and check the weather without even touching the device. We won’t show you every single command Bixby understands in this post. Instead, we’ll focus on the most popular ones you’ll likely use often to get things done faster. Here are 25 useful Bixby commands you should try out with your new Galaxy S10. 1. Save a contact Command: Hi Bixby, add Paul as a new contact with his number 1234-5678. 2. Get up to speed Command: Hi Bixby, read me my last text message. 3. Delete sensitive info Command: Hi Bixby, delete all messages that contain the word “PIN number.” 4. Capture and share Command: Hi Bixby, take a scree

10 best video editor apps for Android! (Updated 2019)

Video editing is one of the heaviest tasks that a device can perform. On computers, it requires decent specs, tons of RAM, tons of storage, and some know-how on how to make it work. Phones do not have the specs or power to replicate experiences like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. However, some apps can do the basic stuff pretty well. It’s even good enough for some pro vlogging with some patience. Here are the best video editor apps on Android, at least until Premiere Rush CC makes it to Android . You can also click here to see the best video editors on most platforms ! Here are some more related app lists you might enjoy! 15 best Photo Editor Apps for Android for 2018! 15 best camera apps for Android ActionDirector Video Editor Price: Free / $3.99 DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY ActionDirector is one of the most popular video editing apps on PC. It's also available on Android. It does the basics. You can import clips, edit them, and render the video. You

Jeff Bezos’ investigators believe ‘with high confidence’ that Saudi Arabia accessed his phone

Following the revelation that the The National Enquirer had obtained intimate texts and images between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanches, Bezos ordered an investigation into who was behind the data breach. In a post on The Daily Beast , Bezos’ security consultant Gavin De Becker says that his team of investigators have “concluded with high confidence that the Saudis had access to Bezos’ phone,” although he says that they haven’t been able to to link that access with the data that the Enquirer claimed to have. In February, Bezos released a remarkable post on Medium , saying that Enquirer and its parent company, AMI, had attempted to extort and blackmail him with images that he had texted to a woman with which he was having an... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2TQO040

These stunning drone photos really put humanity in its place

It may be a cliché, but drone photography really does offer a new perspective on the world. Winners of the 2018 Aerial Photo and Video Contest from SkyPixel (an online photo-sharing community owned by Chinese drone maker DJI) show how. The pictures and videos put architecture, nature, and humanity on display from unexpected heights and angles. The resulting imagery is stunning, and might make you rethink your place in the world. Just consider it for a second. Where are you standing or sitting right now? What would it look like if you could see yourself from a distance? What surrounds you? This year’s winning photo in SkyPixel’s contest was taken by Deryk Baumgärtner using a Mavic Pro (above). It’s typically beautiful, showing the... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2HPUOx5

Poll results: Google Stadia should cost less than Netflix

Stadia is Google's vision for the future of gaming: streaming and available on demand. But at what price? We asked you, and the results are in! (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.)

[Update: More samples] Huawei P30 Pro beats Pixel 3 in some low-light photos

Update  1 : 2019/03/31 8:12am PDT Here are some more samples: The extent to which the P30 Pro in regular auto mode totally obliterates Pixel night sight is still blowing my mind. Huawei's cameras have become exceptional over the past few years, and earlier this month, the company unveiled more phones with excellent camera performance . While the P30 and P30 Pro have already turned heads with its 5x optical zoom, its low-light performance appears to beat the Pixel's Night Sight in certain cases. Read More [Update: More samples] Huawei P30 Pro beats Pixel 3 in some low-light photos was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2FE5dIF

Vignettes looks simple, but hides a deeper puzzle game

It can be difficult to find time to finish a video game, especially if you only have a few hours a week to play. In our biweekly column Short Play we suggest video games that can be started and finished in a weekend. Before I started playing Vignettes, I was expecting it to be a lot like Gnog , a puzzle game that turned puzzle boxes into toy-like dioramas. Maybe it was because the two games share the same brightly colored aesthetic, centered on an object floating in space. But where Gnog adds a lot to the enjoyment of its puzzles by turning them into toys you can fiddle with, Vignettes goes in the opposite direction: it starts as a toy before turning into a puzzle. Most of Vignettes is predicated on a visual trick. You are presented with... Continue reading… from The Verge - All Posts https://ift.tt/2UneJJF

20 best new Android games released this week including The Elder Scrolls: Blades, Grand Mountain Adventure, and Rush Rally 3

Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today we have the early access release of The Elder Scrolls: Blades, the official launch of the beautiful skiing game Grand Mountain Adventure, and a console-quality rally racer. So without further ado, here are the most notable games released this week. Please wait for this page to load in full in order to see the widgets, which include ratings and pricing info. Read More 20 best new Android games released this week including The Elder Scrolls: Blades, Grand Mountain Adventure, and Rush Rally 3 was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2YFfAo7

This week in Android: The P30 Pro elevates mobile photography

The big news this week was Huawei’s event in Paris where it unveiled the P30 and the P30 Pro . The P30 Pro features incredible cameras, which took the first place spot on DxOMark . In real-world use, the camera lives up to the hype , besting both the P20 Pro and the Samsung S10 Plus with ease. We also reviewed the Huawei Matebook 14 , a new laptop that will contribute to Huawei’s record revenue growth . In other device news, we reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Samsung Galaxy A30 , AKA the awkward stepchildren of the Galaxy line. We also got a sneak peek at Xiaomi’s impressive 100-watt charger and a new concept folding phone . That wasn’t the only new concept phone, as Oppo Reno’s unique pop-up camera leaked in all its shark fin glory . Here are the top 10 stories for the week Huawei P30 and P30 Pro hands-on: Zooming into the future – Huawei’s latest learns from last year’s P20 Pro and elevates phone cameras to a whole new level. Get all the details here. Is the Huawe