Author: 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.

Spotify has signed an esports deal with Riot Games. Under this deal, Spotify will become the official audio partner of the MOBA hit League of Legends. Riot Games made the massively popular game. The streaming company will also create more audio content for Riot. Spotify and Esports In a blog post, Spotify announced the deal. According to the post, League of Legends is the biggest esport in the world. In 2019, League of Legends tournaments popped up in 37 countries on five continents. The game also set an audience record that year. Around 21.8 million viewers watched the 2019 World…

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It looks like BlackBerry is coming back from the dead. As the iPhone took over, BlackBerry’s physical keyboard became irrelevant. The phone company left the market soon after. But now, a new company wants to revive the BlackBerry phone. The New 5G BlackBerry Android phone Gizmodo reports that OnwardMobility had agreed to produce the new phone. They will make a new 5G BlackBerry Android phone. For die-hard BlackBerry fans, this one will also have a physical keyboard. It will also be ready for 5G. If you’re in North America or Europe, you can get it in the first half of…

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Google may be cooking up a service hub for streaming fans. Under the service hub, Google users could access their favorite streaming apps in one place. You can see this new hub on Google’s developer browser.  Google Kaleidoscope The website Chrome Story spotted this test feature, which they guess is called Kaleidoscope. Using Chrome Canary, the report said it saw the feature at chrome://kaleidoscope. Accessing the link would show you the tagline, “All your shows in one place.” According to Chrome Story, you might be able to watch your shows and movies across different platforms under one service. How Does…

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To protect you from phishing, Google is updating Chrome to inform you when you’re about to fill out unsecured web forms. Phishing attacks can grab your sensitive data from unsafe online forms. Once the attackers have your data, they can use your online accounts for purchases and other scams. Google Chrome’s New Update After you update Chrome, the browser can now warn you about forms that may look secure but are not. Some websites appear to be submitted as secure HTTPS pages but are not safe at all. Engadget says that if you provide details to these “mixed forms,” you…

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Ahead of their holiday releases, Microsoft continues stoking the appetites of Xbox gamers all over the world. The company has released the dashboard and U for the Xbox Series X. While both might look like the Xbox One’s interface, Microsoft has also promised faster speeds and better design elements. The Xbox Series X’s New Dashboard and UI The Verge reports that while the Xbox Series X’s new interface looks pretty much the same as the Xbox One, the Series X’s home screen will load 50% faster. Microsoft has also reduced the latest Xbox’s memory load by 40% by shrinking the…

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Tensions between ByteDance and President Donald Trump are heating up. Through his latest executive order, Pres. Trump has told ByteDance to sell the app within 90 days. He also ordered TikTok’s parent company to sell to a US buyer.   In the order, Trump said ByteDance threatens national security. US lawmakers have warned that TikTok was sending user data to the Chinese government. Trump vs. ByteDance Gizmodo reports that the order told ByteDance to destroy all user data stored by TikTok and Musical.ly. In 2017, ByteDance bought Musical.ly.   Once it removed the data, ByteDance should inform the Committee on Foreign Investment.  …

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With a wide variety of cable and streaming services available, sports fans might have trouble knowing where to watch their teams play. Some channels may carry a delayed broadcast, while streaming might show a live feed. Luckily for fans, Google is rolling out a new Google Search feature to help find live games.  Google Search for Sports If you’re an NBA or MLB fan, you could just type in your request in the Google Search bar. Type “where to watch the Lakers game today,” and Google will give you a list of TV channels hosting the live game. Even just…

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Google Chrome wants to get rid of its reputation as a battery hog. With a new update, Google is now letting the browser switch to battery-saving mode. This new mode allows users to maximize their time on Chrome, such as long virtual meetings and surfing.  Google Chrome’s Battery-Saving Mode According to Endgadget, Google Chrome is now letting websites switch to an energy-saving mode. With this mode turned on, users will see reduced framerates on sites, slow down scripts, or tone down performance. Chrome can also react to low battery states, and users can also adjust the feature according to their…

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Instagram users missing Messenger’s options for direct messages should be excited now that Facebook is integrating both apps. The company plans to let Instagram users send private messages through Messenger.  Instagram and Messenger in One App Engadget has reported on Facebook’s plans to unify all of its apps. Under this plan, users can now send messages to their friends across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company is hard at work to realize this plan. If they succeed, they could release the full update suite by the end of the year. Facebook’s plans also include putting end-to-end encryption to all three…

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Google doesn’t seem to be stopping with new updates anytime soon. To help frustrated travelers during COVID-19, Google is updating Google Travel. The latest update will give the app new tools that inform travelers about the pandemic situation in certain places.   Google Travel Amid COVID-19 The Verge reports that Google Travel will now give users crucial COVID-19 information to help them plan their trips. Before leaving for your destination, Google Travel will tell you the number of COVID-19 cases there, as well as hotels that allow free cancellations.  https://twitter.com/verge/status/1294091460938170370?s=20 Google Travel’s New COVID-19 Features Google Travel will also give you…

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