Google mistakenly lists ‘Pixel 6a’ in coloring book for Superfans
TL;DR A promotional coloring book sent to select Pixel Superfans contains a reference to a Google Pixel 6a. The Pixel 6a does not actually appear in the coloring book, but it might have at one time. A promotional coloring book sent to select Pixel Superfans contains a reference to a Google Pixel 6a. As per Droid-Life, select Pixel Superfans received a coloring book and a Nest Audio in the mail recently. However, those pages don’t show any Google smartphone, let alone the unannounced Google Pixel 6a.
Source:The Nation
January 28, 2022 19:25 UTC
Supreme Court Joins Other Institutions Facing Dwindling Public Confidence
Faith in the U.S. Supreme Court has taken a hit. Confidence in government as a whole, the nation's medical system, and its criminal justice system are all on the decline. In the past five decades, there has only been one other year, 2015, where poll participants' confidence in the Supreme Court was below 60 percent. Just 40 percent approve of the way the Supreme Court is doing its job, the poll shows. In this photo, the U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 31, 2017.
Source:The Nation
January 28, 2022 07:31 UTC
Dialog Enterprise Powers the National Industry Exhibition and Awards Ceremony 2022
As part of its continued efforts of reviving Sri Lankan industries and SMEs in the new normal, Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, announced its Title Sponsorship of the National Industry Exhibition and Awards Ceremony 2022, with Dialog Finance PLC and Dialog genie powering the event as the Official Payment Partner and FinTech Partner. The National Industry Exhibition will be inaugurated in the presence of distinguished guests, including the event’s chief guest, His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister, Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Finance, Hon. Powering a stronger recovery from the pandemic requires both the public and private sector to work together, and we are grateful to Dialog Enterprise, Dialog Finance and genie for stepping forward to lend their support on this front.
Source:Sunday Observer
January 28, 2022 06:40 UTC
Twitter suspends Wordle spoiler account
Twitter has suspended a bot account that was spoiling the solution to the next day's Wordle, the wildly popular online word puzzle. But the Twitter profile that called itself 'The Wordlinator' (@wordlinator) seemed determined to ruin the fun for players posting their scores. The hugely popular web game Wordle asks players to guess a five-letter word in six tries every dayWHAT IS WORDLE? Try the game here'The account referenced was suspended for violating the Twitter Rules and the Automation Rules around sending unsolicited @mentions,' a Twitter spokesperson told AFP. According to a screenshot posted by Chicago-based programmer Dan Nguyen, the offending Twitter account was still active as recently as Monday (January 24).
Source:The Nation
January 28, 2022 02:02 UTC
Daily Authority: 📅 Android timeline for Windows 11
Finally one of the big features of Windows 11 is actually coming to Windows 11: native Android apps support , seemingly as part of the first big update to the new OS. The rollout continues:You’ll recall last year, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 users would be able to natively access Android apps on PCs. Anyway, Windows 11 dropped in October last year, and there’s been only limited beta-testing of the native Android app feature since then. 🏆 Ranked: The worst phone processor fails of all time (Android Authority). 🎮 Valve confirms Steam Deck shipment, review dates : By the end of February, though not exactly widely available if you missed pre-ordering (Android Authority).
Source:The Nation
January 27, 2022 12:56 UTC
The Indian government wants to make its own rival to Android, iOS
Eric Zeman / Android AuthorityTL;DR The Indian government has confirmed that it’s investigating the creation of a mobile operating system. This would potentially join the likes of Harmony OS and Sailfish OS. The Indian government has confirmed that it’s investigating the creation of a mobile operating system. This would potentially join the likes of Harmony OS and Sailfish OS. Android and iOS alternatives aren’t new There have been several pretenders to the mobile OS throne in the past decade or so.
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2022 21:02 UTC
Indian government wants to develop a new smartphone OS
According to The Economic Times, the Indian government and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology consider developing an in-house smartphone operating system to rival Android and iOS. For now, the officials are looking for startups and academic institutions that want to be involved in the process. The Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar think that there's enough space for a another OS to exist so a policy to start its development is in the works. There have been numerous attempts to develop a rivaling OS from major companies like Samsung, BlackBerry, Palm and Microsoft but they all failed. The only currently active competitor is Huawei's HarmonyOS.
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2022 16:21 UTC
OnePlus Nord CE2 5G's launch date tipped
Last week, we heard that OnePlus is planning to launch the Nord CE2 5G (previously called Nord 2 CE) in February, and that information is now corroborated by reliable tipster Max Jambor, who says the smartphone will arrive on February 11. Jambor also shared an image showing the Nord CE2 5G's camera island housing an LED flash and three cameras. The Reno7 SE 5G charges at 33W, but the Nord CE2 5G will go up to 65W. OnePlus Nord CE2 5G • Oppo Reno7 SE 5GYou can head this way to check out the full specs of the Reno7 SE 5G and Nord CE2 5G. OnePlus Nord CE2 5G color options (Image source: @HeyitsYogesh and @91Mobiles)Source
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2022 07:22 UTC
You can finally buy Final Fantasy XIV again
Players can finally purchase Final Fantasy XIV again. Square Enix has set up a new data center for the popular game to help stabilize its crowded servers. Now, after six weeks and a server fix, players can purchase the game once more. The update also introduces “New Worlds,” which are worlds where players can transfer to and attain special bonuses. While players can purchase the game once more, new free trial registrations are still prohibited.
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2022 02:02 UTC
Getting infected after getting Covid triggers 'super-immunity'
Fully-vaccinated people who catch Covid end up with 'super immunity', scientists have claimed. Oregon Health and Science University experts say the same is also true for people who get infected before getting two jabs. All of the others had either caught the coronavirus before being vaccinated, or were infected after getting their two jabs. The mysterious origin of the heavily-mutated Covid variant that triggered global panic only a month ago continues to puzzle experts. Immunologists say antibody levels correlate quite well to protection against Covid infection.
Source:The Nation
January 25, 2022 22:07 UTC
The best free-to-play games for 2022
The best free games offer players a lot of content without charging anything, with some ethical microtransactions for super-fans. We’ve rounded up the best free-to-play games that hold true to that, including free FPS games and MMORPGs. Although originally released for a full $60, Destiny 2 is now one of the best free-to-play games available. It’s a proper competitive shooter, and although Valve sold it as such for a mere $14.99 for a long time, it’s now one of the best free-to-play games. It’s one of the best free-to-play shooters around and is available as a PS4 game, Xbox One game, and one of the best free PC games.
Source:The Nation
January 25, 2022 00:08 UTC
Squirdle is Wordle, but for Pokémon
The Squirdle version is similar, but instead tasks players with guessing the name of a Pokémon in eight tries. My contribution to the wordle-like genre: Squirdle, a Pokémon guessing game! Test your Pokedex knowledge (and luck) at https://t.co/Vv3ZINEZK6 🙌Squirdle 4/8🔽🟥🟥🔽🔽🟩🟥🟩🔽🔽🟩🟩🟩🔼🔼🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩— Sergio (@fireblend) January 11, 2022In Squirdle, players start by guessing a Pokémon name. Fireblend included a generation one-only mode that exclusively features names of Pokémon from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. The new mainline Pokémon games, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were released two months ago, and the highly anticipated spinoff game Pokémon Legends: Arceus is right around the corner, with a January 28 launch date.
Source:The Nation
January 24, 2022 18:09 UTC
HP’s new all-in-one PCs include wireless charging stands
Featuring a suite of videoconferencing tools powered by HP Presence, wireless charging stands, and for the first time, Windows 11, HP says the machines are built to help you focus and get things done while working remotely. There are two new PCs: The EliteOne 800 G9 and the HP Presence AIO. The HP Presence machine is built for, well, HP Presence. If you don’t need the meeting functionality of the HP Presence AIO, the EliteOne 800 G9 is for you. The HP Presence AIO comes with DDR4 memory and Intel’s integrated graphics (either UHD 750 or UHD 730 depending on the processor).
Source:The Nation
January 24, 2022 14:11 UTC
Unearthed: The secret behind America's most terrifying killing spree
It is now nearly 20 years since the Washington snipers held America hostage. He blamed the white man, the system for everything. And, on October 3, in less than 24 hours, Muhammad and Malvo left five dead and a city on full alert. Muhammad and Malvo had visited his home in Tacoma and undertaken some target practice in his back yard. As it happened, Muhammad and Malvo were sound asleep and were dragged out of the car without a fight, their arrest timed at 3.19am.
Source:The Nation
January 24, 2022 08:01 UTC
Thousands march through Brussels demanding end to tough Covid rules
Huge crowds of demonstrators today marched through Brussels to demand an end to the country's tough Covid rules as an Omicron 'tsunami' has caused infections to reach more than 60,000 a day in Belgium. And a protest on January 9 saw groups of demonstrators walk through the Belgian capital holding banners and chanting: 'Freedom, freedom!' Today's protest was no different, with demonstrators clutching signs slamming Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and the Covid Safe Pass. Prime Minister De Croo said on Friday at a press conference: '[The Omicron variant] is true to its reputation. And Belgium's latest coronavirus protest comes as some governments seek to ease restrictions despite the fast-spreading Omicron variant causing a surge in infections.
Source:The Nation
January 23, 2022 22:07 UTC