It seems that the United States is not China’s only headache. India has banned several Chinese-made apps. Among these apps is the hit multiplayer game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG. Earlier, India had already banned 58 Chinese apps, including TikTok. India vs. China Gizmodo reports that India has banned 118 total apps. The Indian government said that these apps stole user data. Moreover, these apps also store the data on servers outside India. Overall, India says these 118 Chinese apps are a national security risk https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/1301371850593796098?s=20 With the ban, India includes PUBG MOBILE LITE and PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik. Other…
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Sam Arnold
Arnold is a senior British tech reporter at Tekrati. Before joining Tekrati, Arnold worked as an editor for his University Newspaper, writing sharable content for a student audience. Sam loves movies, running, and anything written by Oliver Sacks. The drink he chose is tea, which he does not recommend in large quantities.
Professional sports in the US continue to face challenges in their restart amid COVID-19. For their reboot, the National Basketball Association (NBA) sent its teams to play in a bubble in Orlando, Florida. Fans couldn’t watch the games, which eliminates the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball (MLB) continues to play in stadiums, but without fans. But as they plan to welcome fans again, the league is planning to use cameras to spot mask-less fans in the stadiums. Fan Welcome from the MLB Engadget reports that the MLB is in talks with Airspace systems, a startup, about using AI…
If you’re a fan of older Playstation games and you hope to play them on the PS5, prepare for some bad news. Your brand new PS5 can only support PS4 games, according to the Ubisoft website. This news means you’ll have to get creative to play your favorite PS3, PS2, and PS1 games on your new console. The PS5 and Backwards Compatibility According to Ubisoft’s support page, the PS5 can only support PS4 titles, and not games on the PS3, PS2, and PS1. Kotaku adds that Sony has never confirmed whether gamers can play these non-PS4 titles on the PS5. …
This year’s console wars are heating up again. With Microsoft and Sony both launching their next-gen consoles this year, it looks like Microsoft plans to shake up its release schedule. Leaked photos of a next-gen Xbox controller imply the existence of an Xbox Series S. Earlier, rumors have already spread of Microsoft revealing another next-gen console this month. With two consoles releasing this year, Microsoft looks to overtake Sony’s PS5. The Xbox Series S Leaked Photos The Verge reports that leaked photos of a white next-gen Xbox controller mentions the Xbox Series S in its box. In the packaging, the…
The US and China’s ongoing tensions have put both countries’ businesses at risk. The Huawei blacklist threatens to stop Huawei’s production of smartphones. Also, the TikTok ban could drive its millions of subscribers away. On the other hand, Apple’s China operations might be in trouble, too. Apple’s Chinese App Store In a report from The Verge, Apple has removed 47,000 games from the Chinese App Store. The story guesses that the Chinese government is “closing loopholes,” which Apple had exploited in recent years. First reported in AppinChina, Apple’s removal of 47,000 games could spell trouble for its China operations. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1295851512833417222?s=20…
Apple users who still want to play Fortnite can play the game, but only with other Apple players. Epic Games confirmed that players on iOS or macOS would lose Fortnite’s cross-play multiplayer with Android devices. With this move, Fortnite is splitting into two games. This announcement comes after the first hearing of Epic’s lawsuit against Apple. Epic Hits Back at Apple According to the Verge, the new season of Fortnite drops on August 27. However, only Android players can update their games. Apple users will remain on the current version, and they can only play with fellow Apple users. Players…
Are you worried that COVID-19 delayed your next-gen console? If you’re a Sony fan, you can relax. In a new interview, Sony said that it’s still releasing the PS5 later this year. The company stressed that COVID-19 didn’t change their release schedule. Sony PS5 Release Date In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Sony exec Eric Lempel said the company would make sure to launch the new console this year. He said Sony knows that gamers expect a lot from the company and its consoles. Despite the challenge of COVID-19, Sony commits to meeting the expectations of its fans. https://twitter.com/Kotaku/status/1296458802234089473?s=20 Other Next-Gen…
As Spotify expands into the podcast market, the app will now combine sports podcasts with new songs to form one playlist. Sports fans can enjoy listening to game analysis and songs without changing categories. Spotify’s New Daily Sports Playlist With the NBA and MLB restarting after their COVID-19 shutdown, Spotify is debuting the Daily Sports playlist for fans. In April and June, the app had launched other playlists like the Daily Wellness and Your Daily Drive. Engadget says that the Daily Sports playlist will include sports podcast episodes and songs from your favorite or new artists. Now you can listen…
Google has something in store for travelers once COVID-19 goes away, and it’s safe to travel again. If you like hiking, you’re going to love Google Maps’ new design. The app will now let you identify mountains, forests, and other natural features. Travelers from 220 countries can enjoy these new detailed maps. Moreover, Google says they’re adding details to street maps in selected cities. How Did Google Redesign Maps? The Verge reports that Google used satellite images to redesign their maps. The company also used a “new color-mapping algorithmic technique” to the photos. Through this new technique, Google Maps shows…
Online workers took a forced break from Zoom calls Monday after the app reported outages in the US and UK. For a few hours, users couldn’t make video calls, although Zoom resolved the situation later. When Did Zoom Conk Out? The Verge reports that the error messages started cropping up around 9 AM ET. Moreover, the website Down Detector showed widespread outages in North America and Europe. On its status page, Zoom also reported problems from users entering video meetings and webinars. When Did Zoom Fix the Problem? In a tweet around 11 AM ET, Zoom tweeted that it was…