IT&Software
New version of iOS lets you stop sharing Siri audio with Apple
New iOS 13 Bug in Siri: Your Conversations Can Be Heard By Others! It still works the same way, though. The problem? You can't cherry-pick which recordings you want to keep or delete: it's either all or nothing. Apple was under fire back in August when a report revealed the company was using human contractors to review audio recordings of users collected from Siri. [Full Article...]
Apex Legends Charge Rifle Won't Be That Frustrating To Go Against Soon
The last couple of weeks have all been about the highly anticipated hacker Crypto and a new planet . Respawn will replace the Training mode with the new Firing Range feature before the end of season three. Respawn hasn't given a timescale for when it will balance the weapon-which is based on an anti-Titan weapon from Titanfall of the same name-but keep your eyes peeled in upcoming patches. [Full Article...]
Microsoft rolls out Xbox swear-filter to combat online toxicity
For example, calling someone "trash" or telling them they "sucked" is fine, but anything more offensive won't be tolerated. "Mature" only hides terms and phrases Microsoft has determined are "almost always harmful" to those on the receiving end. [Full Article...]
Apple reveals the iPhone Xr, a colorful and cheaper flagship
Demanding the style and slender bezels of the iPhone Xs, but with a budget for a less expensive device, it slots in as the entry-level option in Apple's 2018 range. What's new with the camera? Though there's only one rear camera, it uses the same primary sensor as the Xs and Xs Max. While the iPhone 8 remains available and rumours persist about a cheaper iPhone with Touch ID returning , the mess... [Full Article...]
Amazon Music app now available on Apple TV
One can also play content from My Music personal library. Amazon Music has been made available on Apple TV, continuing the release of services onto hardware manufactured by a rival brand. "We believe that listeners should be able to stream music simply and easily on any device they choose", said Karolina Joynathsing, director of business development for Amazon Music. [Full Article...]
Capcom announces ‘Resident Evil 7’ VR prequel
Valiant Raid is still also available for reservations and, as far as we can tell from a rough translation of the booking site, will remain available in conjunction with Walkthrough the Fear . The teaser released a couple of days ago is entirely in Japanese with no English version, so it may not even come across the Pacific to Western audiences. [Full Article...]
Activision confirms controller support for Call of Duty Mobile
There are a lot of quality-of-life improvements that players want in the game, but the most-requested is controller support. Until now, things are going according to the plan since countless users have downloaded the game. PUBG focuses more on Battle Royale, while Call of Duty Mobile also centers on various multiplayer modes. Objective modes like Domination and Search and Destroy are a solid... [Full Article...]
US Bars Chinese Officials Involved in Xinjiang Human-Rights Abuses
Hikvision temporarily suspended trading in its shares on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Tuesday after the USA announcement. The Department of Commerce's announcement comes just days before high-level trade talks are set to take place with Beijing in the United States capital. [Full Article...]