IT&Software
WhatsApp creates its own Apple-esque Emoji
And while it is considered exclusive to WhatsApp, there are quite a few similarities to the set of emoji found on the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad. This has been a way to ensure a degree of uniformity to WhatsApp messages despite the apps being used on a wider-range of platforms. [Full Article...]
PUBG Bombarded With Over 15000 Negative Reviews Following In-Game Ads
The ads are of a third-party gaming VPN, which is quite the sore spot for players in the region after many have complained of lag-ridden servers. This situation seems bad enough to begin with, but tempers flared yesterday, with Chinese players claiming to have have seen in-game ads advertising an "accelerator" VPN service meant to provide smoother connections to worldwide servers. [Full Article...]
Cuphead from Windows Store may not save your game; here's a workaround
In addition to Steamspy's report on the amount of copies purchased on Steam, Valve noted that the game was one of the best-selling titles on the service last week. Players are told to avoid using the Alt-Tab combination of keys to leave the game, as doing so disconnects Cuphead from saving any progress. As one customer review put it, "Love the game, would like to save". [Full Article...]
Stardew Valley heads to Switch later this week
Never heard of Stardew Valley before? The title was well-received by critics when it debuted a year ago, even receiving praise from Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada. "I grew up on Nintendo, after all", wrote creator Eric Barone. The game will be available on the eShop for $14.99 United States dollars. Nintendo Switch will be the first console to see the multiplayer patch, which is plan... [Full Article...]
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime certified in the US
The best part is the alleged image and the Xiaomi smartphone in the employee's hands boast a similar design. After giving a successful product Redmi Note 4 to the Indian Smartphone Market, Xiaomi seems to be planning to launch its successor Redmi Note 5 soon. [Full Article...]
Facebook reportedly tests facial recognition to recover your account
Facebook said it's now testing the verification method, and that the "optional feature" would only work on devices that user's had previously logged into. Using a combination of infrared cameras and 3D depth sensing technology, the software will help recognize a user's face, or the Face ID, which can subsequently be used to unlock the phone, authorize Apple Pay payments, and even create customize... [Full Article...]
Echo devices now have more calling abilities in the US, Canada, Mexico
As Apple and Google prepare new home products to compete with the Echo, Amazon is exploring new categories in an effort to shore up Alexa's head start as the leading domestic voice agent. Amazon is promising that the setup process is quick and easy, so you won't need a qualification in telecommunications to get this up and running. The latest data show that Amazon controls more than 70% of the... [Full Article...]
Roku Freshens Hardware Line, Updates OS to Support Antennas
A new Smart Guide connects to your antenna to display info for local channels with ties to your other streaming apps, Roku's universal search now pulls results from local channels as well, the private listening mode for the Roku Ultra will extend to over-the-air channels, and users will also have access to a single-sign-on system for customers that pay for other TV services. [Full Article...]