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MLBPA approves expanded playoffs for 2020
The three division winners AND the three division runners up will make the playoffs, as well as the top two remaining records in the league. There's a possibility there will be straight seeding in the first round rather than teams picking their opponents, according to Sherman. [Full Article...]
ASUS ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone launched; Check price, key features
The ROG Phone 3 launch in India is scheduled for July 22. Mi 10 sports a 6.67-inch display with a 1080 x 2340p resolution, while Find X2 comes with a 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 3168x1440 pixels. The phone continues to offer a large 6,000mAh battery which is excellent since you need a lot of juice while gaming. However, the ROG Phone 3 doesn't really hit its true potential... [Full Article...]
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus promises 2X better scratch resistance
Perhaps a different Latin name? The sequel to Gorilla Glass 6 appears to be called Gorilla Glass Victus instead of Gorilla Glass 7, although the latter could still be released in parallel as an alternative solution to Victus. If this sounds like a contradiction, let us explain. While glass will probably never be truly damage-proof, it's reassuring that Corning keeps improving the glass that mo... [Full Article...]
Twitter Likely to Start Testing Ad-Free Subscriptions Later in 2020
But second-quarter sales declined 19% to $683.4 million compared with a year earlier, the San Francisco-based social-media company said Thursday in a statement. Social media rival Snap Inc missed user growth estimates earlier this week, as its usage bump from coronavirus lockdowns petered out sooner than expected, but it beat targets for revenue gains. [Full Article...]
Gorilla Glass Victus Sounds Like It Might Actually Protect Your Phone
Dubbed Gorilla Glass Victus , the new display will make smartphones more shatterproof and less likely to get scratched up during everyday use. In contrast, Gorilla Glass 6 is rated for drops from a height of up to 1.6m. If this sounds like a contradiction, let us explain. Victus is a Latin noun that means "nourishment" or "way of living". Suffice it to say, it's only a matter of time before the... [Full Article...]
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20175
As flagged up by Windows Latest, the brief look at the possible new search for the Start menu comes kindness of a Microsoft tips page, which at one point discusses customizing the menu. Needless to add, using the command will also delete all associated app data and reset the app to its default settings . Microsoft's AI-powered "eye contact" characteristic for the Floor Professional X is lastly ... [Full Article...]
OnePlus Nord gets first software update with a bunch of camera improvements
The OnePlus Nord features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate . On the other hand, the newly launched OnePlus Buds 2 offers IPX4 water and sweat resistance. It comes in a charging case that has a USB Type-C charging port and supports the company's Warp Charge standard for fast charging. In the same way, by introducing this smartphone at a price of... [Full Article...]
No payroll tax holiday in next stimulus bill, Mnuchin says
However, Democrats and Republicans differ on key spending parameters of the bill. Mnuchin called discussions between White House negotiators and McConnell "very productive", on Thursday but acknowledged that both sides still need to review and finalize text. [Full Article...]