Monday, 30 November 2020

Nintendo makes it easier to transfer Switch screenshots to phones and PCs

The latest software update for the Nintendo Switch has arrived, and it comes with new ways to upload your screenshots to a phone or a computer. You can now wirelessly transfer both photos and videos of your game to phones or tablets by using the smar...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: Everything we know so far about the new TWS earbuds


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These are Google Play’s best apps and games of 2020


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Samsung’s next A-series phone could be inspired by the LG Velvet


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The best video streaming services that are worth your time and money


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Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020

‘Tis the season for top 10 lists, so nearly every streaming service or content-hosting website will release its “best of” roundups between now and the end of the month. Spotify is one of the regulars, and as part of its annual Wrapped festivities, th...

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Sega will test fans' knowledge as part of its 60th anniversary

Sega is giving you a chance to prove just how big of a fan you are. The video game developer is holding an exam on everything Sega next year as part of its 60th anniversary celebration. Dubbed the “Sega Test,” the exam will have 60 multiple choice qu...

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Nintendo Switch update lets you share screenshots to your phone or PC

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Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch, and for once it actually adds some features to the console’s barebones OS.

The biggest one is a new way to share screenshots and videos directly to your smartphone by scanning a QR code. The process is a little awkward, but it definitely beats the previous method of uploading everything to Twitter or Facebook first.

Here’s how it works:

You can also now copy screenshots and videos to your PC over USB.

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The best Cyber Monday tech deals that are worth your money

If you’re still on the hunt for a gift or a good deal on a gadget you’ve been pining for, today might be the day you find it. While Black Friday brought a slew of deals on TVs, headphones, smartwatches and more, Cyber Monday has brought a new round o...

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Deal: Snag Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live or Galaxy Buds Plus at up to 33% off


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Deal: Save up to $50 on the hottest Fitbit products this Cyber Monday


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Spotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlists

Spotify’s Christmas Hits playlists was one of the ones to get an accompanying story. | Screenshot: Spotify

Spotify is testing a new Snapchat-style Stories feature alongside some of its playlists. On its Christmas Hits playlist, for example, a series of artists including Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, and Pentatonix use a series of short video clips to share personal anecdotes about the festive period and their songwriting processes. Engadget notes that similar stories have been spotted on the Tear Drop emo rap playlist, and a version of Megan Thee Stallion’s album Good News.

The videos can be accessed from an icon on the top left of each supported playlist. Tapping it reveals an interface that’ll be familiar to anyone who’s ever watched an Instagram or Snapchat story, allowing you to tap on the left or right of the screen to skip through a...

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UK bans installation of Huawei 5G equipment starting September 2021

UK cellular operators will be banned from installing Huawei 5G equipment after September 2021, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced. The government also released a roadmap to eliminating Huawei-built telecom gear by 2027...

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The best Cyber Monday Walmart deals


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This OnePlus 8T deal makes it much easier to recommend at $630 (save $120)


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UK bans installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September

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The UK government is banning the installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021 as part of its plans to phase out the Chinese firm’s technology by 2027, The Financial Times reports. The decision follows the government’s announcement in July that firms would be barred from buying new equipment from January 2021 over national security concerns.

The announcement means that any telecoms companies who have stockpiled Huawei equipment ahead of the January cutoff will now not be able to use this for long-term 5G rollouts. The Financial Times reports that some companies have been stockpiling this equipment since summer. Firms will still be allowed to maintain old equipment after September, according to BBC News.

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Score this Samsung 82-inch Smart TV for $398 less on Cyber Monday


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We asked, you told us: A ton of you really want Android apps on Windows 10


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Super Nintendo Land will open in Japan on February 4th, 2021

Super Nintendo World, the much anticipated “life-size, living video game” theme park will open on February 4th in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan has announced. The opening date is a welcome surprise, as Universal and Nintendo last said that the park...

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Google's Pixel 4 XL is $549 for Cyber Monday

Buying a company’s latest flagship phone can be expensive, even if you manage to find it on sale. By picking up last year’s model, you can save more money and still get a capable device. Enter the Pixel 4 XL. For Cyber Monday, Amazon is selling the p...

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Samsung's Galaxy S20+ hits an all-time low of $899 for Cyber Monday

If you weren’t ready to pull the trigger on either the Samsung Galaxy S20 or Galaxy S20+ when Amazon discounted them to $950 and $800 two weeks ago, an extra $50 might do the trick. For Cyber Monday, the retailer has made the two phones even more aff...

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Sonos One drops to $150 for Cyber Monday

Following its Black Friday sale, Sonos is getting in on the Cyber Monday action by cutting prices on several of its other speakers. Perhaps most notably, you can save $50 on the Sonos One today — it’s down from $200 to $150. That matches the lowest p...

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Sunday, 29 November 2020

Super Nintendo World opens on February 4th with AR Mario Kart rollercoaster

Universal Studios Japan has announced an opening date for its long-awaited Nintendo-themed area. The Super Nintendo Land zone will open at the Osaka theme park on February 4th, 2021.

That’s actually a little earlier than expected — last month Nintendo said that the project would open in spring. A themed cafe and merchandise store have already opened in the larger Universal Studios Japan park.

USJ and Nintendo have also provided details on what is sure to be one of the park’s flagship attractions: a Mario Kart-themed rollercoaster. It’s housed inside a reconstructed Bowser’s castle and makes use of AR and projection mapping technology, with riders donning AR headsets shaped like Mario’s cap:

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Motorola Moto G 5G launches in India: More than just a budget 5G phone?


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Samsung might launch one last Galaxy Note before putting the series to bed


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Xiaomi Mi 11 series may launch much earlier in 2021


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Toyota's second-generation Mirai has a 400-mile range

Toyota is one of a few companies trying to turn hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) into a viable option. Its first production FCEV, the Mirai, was sold in limited quantities (11,000 cars sold as of September 2020) in the few places you coul...

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Samsung’s Note 20 5G and Z Flip 5G now available in festive red and white colors

The Note 20 5G (left) is getting a new red color, while the Z Flip 5G (right) will be sold in white. | Image: Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 5G and Z Flip 5G are available in a pair of new colors in the US starting today, the company has announced. The Note 20 5G is now available in red, while the Z Flip 5G is available in white. Both colors are being produced in “limited quantities,” Samsung says, and there’s no difference in specs or pricing between these and the original models.

For those keeping track, these are the fourth and third colors for the Note 20 5G and the Z Flip 5G, respectively. The Note 20 5G is currently available in copper, green, and gray, while the Z Flip 5G is available in copper and gray. Although they’re not getting the new colors, the Ultra version of the Note 20 is also available in white and black, while the 4G version of...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 and Z Flip 5G now come in red and white hues


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The mysterious Utah monolith has disappeared

A mysterious monolith appeared, then disappeared, in rural Utah | Utah Department of Public Safety

The Utah monolith has now disappeared almost as abruptly as it was discovered.

The Utah Bureau of Land Management released a statement that the “illegally installed structure” had been removed from its public lands by an unknown party, likely on November 27th, after receiving national and international attention.

“The BLM did not remove the structure which is considered private property,” according to the statement posted to the agency’s Facebook page. “We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff’s office.”

The 10- to 12-foot steel object was first discovered by the Utah Department of Public Safety during a sheep-counting expedition in the Utah desert on November 18th. There was “no...

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Microsoft envisions 'scoring' meetings based on body language

You might not have to endure as many unnecessary company meetings in the future. GeekWire has found a Microsoft patent application for an “insight computer system” that would give meetings scores based on body language, facial expressions, the number...

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These $100 bluetooth earbuds are $43 for Cyber Monday

Wireless earbuds, a luxury item just a few years ago, are now commonplace in the tech world. That means anyone who still uses wired earphones can finally upgrade and go wireless without breaking the bank.Well, that's where this Black Friday deal ente...

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Deal: The Kindle Paperwhite eReader bundle is on sale for up to $70 off


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Vizio's rotating Dolby Atmos soundbar is $400 off ahead of Cyber Monday

If you’re looking for a soundbar to go with your Black Friday TV, Best Buy might have a solid option. The retailer is selling Vizio’s Dolby Atmos-capable Elevate soundbar for just $600 ahead of Cyber Monday — a hefty $400 below the official $1,000 pr...

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Amazon workers in Germany set to strike again to disrupt Black Friday orders

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A trade union has called on workers at an Amazon warehouse in Germany to hold their second strike in a week in an effort to disrupt Black Friday order processing, Reuters reported. Some 500 workers took part in a three-day strike that started Thursday and ended Saturday, according to trade union Verdi, with the next strike set to begin Monday night and end Tuesday night. Germany is Amazon’s second-biggest market after the US.

Amazon workers at six sites across Germany struck in June to protest safety at its logistics centers, where dozens of workers had become infected with the coronavirus. Warehouse workers in Germany have struck against Amazon several times in recent years to protest workers’ pay and conditions.

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The Oppo-ification of OnePlus is getting worse (Update: Video!)


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Save on ExpressVPN and more top Cyber Monday VPN deals


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After Math: Deals on deals on deals

As we collectively recover from a day of too much turkey and another of too much (hopefully online) shopping, with our eyes ahead towards what is sure to be an unprecedented holiday season, let’s take a look at some of the top headlines from this pas...

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Darth Vader actor and legend David Prowse dies at 85

It’s a sad moment for the pop culture world. BBC News reports that David Prowse, the actor who portrayed the iconic Darth Vader on camera in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 85 after a short illness.He landed Vader, his best-kno...

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Deal: The Google Nest Mini smart speaker is just $19


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Save up to 60% on games and more Cyber Monday PS4 deals


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The best Cyber Monday deals that you can already get

Cyber Monday is upon us. The big finale of the busy shopping weekend will officially happen Monday. But if you’ll be busy with work or whatever else, there’s some good news today: You can get a lot of the best Cyber Monday deals early. More and more retailers have lifted the veil on their new deals earlier than ever, and we’re focused on adding them here. As you’re expecting, there are some great deals on TVs, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, video games, and much more.

We’ll be doing our best to keep this post updated ahead of Cyber Monday, and we’ll be back all of next week to give you as many chances as possible to get everything on your holiday wish list.

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Cyber Monday 2020: Plenty of great deals this Cyber Monday weekend


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Save $150 on a Samsung 2TB SSD and more Cyber Monday external hard drive deals


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Darth Vader actor David Prowse has died at 85

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David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, has died, the Associated Press reported. He was 85.

George Lucas asked Prowse to audition for Star Wars after seeing the 6-foot-6 actor in the 1971 Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange. Prowse had his choice of playing Chewbacca or Vader, and opted for the latter because, as he told the BBC, “you always remember the bad guy.” Plus, he added, he didn’t fancy wearing Chewbacca’s fur suit.

Prowse played Luke Skywalker’s erstwhile father in Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, but famously, his voice didn’t make it into the films. He said all Vader’s lines, but the voice of James Earl Jones was later dubbed in.

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Cyber Weekend deal: Grab an Echo Dot for $29, get a free Sengled bulb


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