IT&Software
Qualcomm Reveals the Chipset to Power Your Next Phone
This is the successor to last year's Snapdragon 865 SoC. Xiaomi was the first to announce that it'll be using the Snapdragon 888 5G in its upcoming Mi 11 series of smartphones. Other than the fact that it's pretty powerful. In real-world tests, that combination has been able to deliver almost mmWave-type speeds (over 900 Mbps) but with the significantly broader-coverage of sub-6 5G. [Full Article...]
Samsung Considers Discontinuing Galaxy Note Smartphones
As Reuters reports , multiple sources who did not want to be identified have stated Samsung now has no plans to release a new Galaxy Note device in 2021 and is considering discontinuing the phone range completely. Samsung is declining to comment, and as such we'll just have to wait and see if a new Note appears in 2021 or if it really has been sidelined by the company. [Full Article...]
Apple Expands Partnership With (RED) to Combat HIV/AIDS and COVID-19
Over the last decade we made progress in reducing the number of new HIV infections in the population by almost 60%. Among them, 70 percent of adults and 53 per cent of children are receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). "We have seen how important it is for world to come together with determined leadership from governments and communities to sustain and expand access to essential service... [Full Article...]
Hello Moon, this is Nokia calling
The good news is that Nokia has been awarded a $14.1 million contract from NASA to build the first 4G network on the Moon. In late 2022, Nokia Bell Labs will "build and deploy the first ultra-compact, low-power, space-hardened, end-to-end LTE solution on the lunar surface". [Full Article...]
New York City reopening schools for special education students and younger grades
School programs serving special-needs students at all grade levels will open to in-person learning starting December 10, de Blasio said. "Getting our kids back in school buildings is one of the single most important things we can do for their wellbeing, and it's so important that we do it right", Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said in a statement . [Full Article...]
Apple Announces iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini With 5G Technology
The iPhone 12 starts at $799. To recall, Apple launched its 5G enabled iPhone 12 series, which includes the iPhone 12 starting at Rs 79,900, iPhone 12 Mini starting at Rs 69,900, iPhone 12 Pro starting at Rs 1,19,900 and iPhone 12 Pro Max starting at Rs 1,29,900. [Full Article...]
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, his partner test positive for COVID-19
The statement released by Polis said both he and Reis are asymptomatic and feeling well. Polis had started quarantining Wednesday after he said he was exposed to the virus. He said he will continue to serve the state while isolating himself. The coronavirus is "surging" in Colorado, with the state estimating that one out of every 41 people is now contagious, the Denver Post reported . [Full Article...]
DOOM Eternal Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Week
This will give players a range of different motion and color options to add to the home screen, personalizing your Xbox Series X|S from the second you power on. The likes of God of Wat, TimeSplitters 2 , Silent Hill 2 , Gran Turismo 4, Jak & Daxter, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus , and Metal Gear Solid 2 are among the games being shown running pretty smoothly on Xbox Series S using the emulator,... [Full Article...]