Thursday, November 19, 2020

Google Tree Canopy Lab Tool Launches to Help Cities Plant More Trees



Google has unveiled Tree Canopy Lab, a new tool that will help cities keep cool. City areas are prone to trap heat during summers, and Tree Canopy Lab aims to develop an understanding of the tree cover in a city and help its residents plant more trees where they are sparse.

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NordPass Report Reveals Worst Passwords of 2020; ‘123456’, ‘password’, ‘iloveyou’ Are the Usual Suspects



A report by password manager NordPass reveals the 200 worst passwords of the year, details how many times they have been exposed, used, and the time it would take to crack them. ‘123456’ was the most commonly used password in 2020 and has been breached more than 23 million times, as per the report.

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Redmi Note 9 5G Launch Tipped for November 26, Redmi Note 9T Spotted on SRIM Site



A Chinese tipster on Weibo has shared a leaked poster that suggests that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch in China on November 26. The poster says that the launch event will begin at 8pm local time. Redmi is yet to confirm this event officially. This refutes previous reportage of a launch on November 24.

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Vivo OriginOS Rollout Details Revealed, Upcoming 'X Series' Phone to Get It First



The roadmap reveals that the Vivo Nex 3S, Vivo X50 Pro+, Vivo X50 Pro, Vivo X505, Vivo S7, iQoo 5 Pro, iQoo 5, iQoo 3, iQoo Pro, iQoo, and iQoo Neo 3 will receive the new OriginOS open beta before January 21, 2021.

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Realme 7 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications



Realme 7 5G has been launched in the UK. The new smartphone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC and includes a 120Hz display. Realme 7 5G also features quad rear cameras as well as a hole-punch display design.

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Google AI’s Chimera Painter Can Turn Your Doodles Into Realistic Monsters



Google AI’s Chimera Painter tool transforms rough outlines into fleshed-out creatures. It is a machine learning (ML) model created via Unreal Engine and the GAN-based ML algorithm. It adds features and textures to a creative outline, segmented with body part labels.

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Audeze Penrose Planar Magnetic Gaming Headphones With PS5 Compatibility Launched



Audeze, a brand better known for its high-end audiophile headphones, has launched its Penrose gaming headphones for Rs. 24,990. The standard edition of the headset is compatible with the Sony PS5.

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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones With 40mm Drivers, Personal Sound Profile Support Launched in India



Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones have been launched in India. They feature 40mm drivers and the company says the audio quality has been improved over the original Crusher.

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Google Assistant, Fi Expand Family-Oriented Features; Allow Users to Create Notes for Chores, Set Data Budget



Google is adding a bunch of new family-oriented features to Google Assistant and Google Fi. Family Notes will let users create digital sticky notes to centralise chores, while Family Bell will be getting new sound effects and suggested bells. Google Fi will let you block strangers from calling and texting your child by only allowing saved and recent contacts to reach ...

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Support CrossOver 20 to Run Windows Apps



MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor now support CrossOver 20 by CodeWeavers. It allows users to run some Windows apps without having to install the operating system.

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Facebook Brings E.gg App That Lets You Design Your Own Zine-Like Webpages



Facebook has launched an app called E.gg to offer users with a “platform for freeform creative expression” and build zine-like webpages with GIFs, images, and text. E.gg was initially launched as a pilot earlier this year.

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Apple Considering Using AI to Design its Chips, Technology Executive Says

Apple is interested in tapping generative AI to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices. Johny Srouji, Appl...