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Rumor: PlayStation 5 Reveal Could Happen on June 3, 2020
Sony Corp.is planning a digital event to showcase games for its next-generation PlayStation 5 console that may take place as early as next week, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The outlets have tried to keep expectations about the content of the PS5 showcase in check, especially after the less-than-favorable reaction to system architect Mark Cerny's high-level "Road to... [Full Article...]
Pelosi Pulls FISA Bill Vote Following Trump Veto Threat
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy asked Pelosi to pull the bill, as members of Congress continued to argue about it behind the scenes. House Republican leadership urged GOP members not to vote for it. The Lofgren amendment would prohibit intelligence officials from collecting Americans' internet search history and web browsing data without a warrant. [Full Article...]
The iPhone 11 was the bestselling phone worldwide in Q1
At launch, it was priced $50 less it's predecessor, iPhone XR . Indeed, if wireless charging technology improves in the interim, Apple could potentially get rid of wired charging all together - and rumors do indicate Apple will release an iPhone without a Lightning port in 2021. [Full Article...]
Apple to Reopen About 100 US Stores, Most With Curbside Pickup
Apple will reopen about 100 more retail stores in the USA this week, with more than half offering curbside pick-up service only. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple closed most of its 510 retail locations worldwide on March 13, though about 50 of the China-based locations remained open. [Full Article...]
PlayStation Plus June 2020 lineup features Star Wars Battlefront II
Call of Duty: WWII originally launched in 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and developed by Sledgehammer Games. I'm not entirely sure why this one was announced so much earlier than usual. PlayStation Plus is a subscription service that's a requirement to play all paid games online that also gives players "free" games each month, as well as discounts on certain games on the PlayStati... [Full Article...]
This is Samsung's answer to the Apple Card — Samsung Money
We already knew these new cash accounts would be backed by SoFi, but now we're getting a few more details for curious users. "At SoFi, we're committed to helping people achieve financial independence both directly through the SoFi brand, as well as indirectly, through partnering with leading brands like Samsung to help the world get their money right", Anthony Noto, CEO of Samsung, said in the r... [Full Article...]
BMW 5 Series brings 48V mild hybrid tech, more powerful PHEV
The Audi S6 and Mercedes-AMG E53-baiting M550i xDrive - first introduced late previous year - has been confirmed to return with its 390kW/750Nm twin-turbo V8, while two other petrol engines , one diesel and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will also be available at launch, with outputs for the remaining variants set between 135kW and 215kW. [Full Article...]
Last of Us 2 State of Play
Pre-order your copy here ! Once again, it'll focus on only one of the company's biggest upcoming games: The Last of Us Part II. In addition, Druckmann will also provide a The Last of Us Part II extended sequence which will feature eight minutes of never-before-seen gameplay. [Full Article...]