Ukranian Employees Apprehended For Using Nuclear Plant Electricity To Mine Cryptocurrency

According to the Telegraph, the worker who set up the mining equipment was demoted and forced to recompensate the plant for the stolen electricity used for cryptomining. However, the report did not state the compensation amount. Authorities seized computers fitted with hardware designed specifically for the act. One computer, in particular, was fitted with six AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics cards, while another rig was fitted with five of the same card....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 240 words · Hannah Desrosiers

Usb 4 Devices May Enter The Market In Late 2020

According to AnandTech, the USB-IF is optimistic that the specification will be finalised by September. That said, the USB 4 specifications was previously expected to be published by the middle of 2019. The spec is currently in version 0.7. On the flip side, the USB-IF believes that devices with USB 4 will be available by the end of 2020. To quickly recap, USB 4 will be based on Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 interface, but with double the bandwidth....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Cora Martinez

Valve Patent Describes More Adjustable Possibly Wireless Or Standalone Vr Headsets

For the most part, the patent describes improved ergonomics to make the headset sit better on someone’s head. This includes examples like using spring or tension-loaded harnesses for a better fit. But more than that, the Valve patent also describes a headset with connectivity, or even one that can act as a standalone headset. There is also mention of eye trackers in the patent. But it’s quite unlike what Apple may be planning with its own mixed reality headset....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 159 words · Mary Curtis

Valve Patent Desribes Untethered Standalone Vr Headset

Interestingly, the patent this time has Valve talking more about the securing mechanisms between what the patent describes as front and rear housings. The front is where the display usually is, and is the bit that you put over your eyes. As for the rear housing, this will contain “various computing components”, such as batter(ies), antenna(s), processor(s) and printed circuit boards (PCB), among others. These suggest a standalone, untethered VR headset that’s unlike the Index, to say the least....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 250 words · Betty Trudel

Virgin Galactic Readies For Commercial Space Travel Vss Unity Interior Unveiled

Based on the video presentation of the VSS Unity’s interior on the company’s official YouTube channel, space tourists can expect to be greeted by a multi-windowed cabin which offers an unprecedented view of the Earth. Of course, the vessel itself will be around 90km above our home planet in order to achieve this. And yes, tourists will get to experience the feeling of weightlessness at this height. Inside the cabin, passengers are strapped onto six specifically designed seats that will allow them to experience the view from the 12 circular windows once it has reached the designated altitude....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 406 words · Robert Reynolds

Vivo X80 Series Now Official In Malaysia Price Starts From Rm3 499

Let’s start with the top-of-the-tier x80 Pro which comes with a price tag of RM4,999. Available in just Cosmic Black colourway, pre-order customers will be provided with­ a 50W wireless charger. On the other hand, there is also the non-Pro variant that can be obtained for RM3,499. In addition to Cosmic Black, the standard X80 variant also comes in Urban Blue and vivo is offering its TWS 2e true wireless earbuds for pre-order customers....

January 19, 2023 · 3 min · 471 words · Brittney Wight

Volocopter Set To Launch Air Taxi In Singapore By 2023

In order to support the air taxi operations, Volocopter has planned to establish an initial operation team of 50 personnel which will include pilots, engineers, operation specialists, and business managers. The team size is expected to grow to over 200 employees by 2026. Aside from that, the company also expects that the first route for the air taxi services will be within the Marina Bay area. This is not exactly surprising though as the area is not only quite popular among tourists but Volocopter has also conducted its first manned test flights in Singapore over there as well....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 228 words · Judith Simpson

Whatsapp Android To Iphone Transfer Feature Is Finally Here

Officially announced by Mark Zuckerberg himself, the data migration can be made using the Move To iOS app which is readily available through Google Play. The app itself is nothing new but we reckoned that the addition of the WhatsApp data transfer would likely make it a centre of attention for those who are making the jump from the Android camp to iPhone. The Move to iOS app. [Image: Apple....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 240 words · David Harrison

Whatsapp Ios To Android Migration Is Coming To Android 12

The WhatsApp data migration tool was first introduced on select Samsung phones before being expanded to all Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 10 or higher. To transfer your data, make sure both your iPhone and Android device are up to date with the latest WhatsApp release. You’ll also need a Lightning-to-USB-C cable but if you don’t have this specific cable, Samsung allowed the use of adaptors so we can assume this works with Pixels and other Android phones as well....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 212 words · Kimberly Howlett

Whatsapp Testing Contact Sharing Via Qr Code

This new addition was spotted in the 2.20.171 beta version of the app by WABetaInfo. According to their report, users can see a small QR icon located in their Settings page which will direct them to the new QR Code section. From here, users are presented with their own personal QR code that can be shared with another person, as well as a Scan Code option for adding others. Keep in mind that a user’s code will contain their WhatsApp ID and their phone number, so that’s something for you to consider first before presenting it to another person....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 167 words · Jeffrey Ramos

Whatsapp Tests 2Gb Size Limit For File Sharing

For the test, the platform is increasing the current 100MB file size limit to 2GB, making WhatsApp a viable and convenient option for sharing large files given its ubiquity. The fact that the new limit is specifically 2GB could be because it’s trying to compete with rival messaging app Telegram, which has had that size limit for years. It’s unclear if the new size cap will be implemented for both media and document sharing or just for the latter....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 174 words · James Bratcher

Whatsapp Will Suspend Requests For User Data By Hong Kong Authorities

In light of the law, Facebook’s WhatsApp announced that it would pause all requests for its users’ data by Hong Kong authorities, at least until it has fully reviewed China’ new regulation. In a response to the WSJ, WhatsApp said that its review will be focused on the “formal human rights due diligence and consultations with human right experts”. Unlike the rest of China, the Special Administrative Region (SAR) and former British colony is not subject to the economic powerhouse’s “Great Firewall” and has both freely and openly enjoyed its access to an unsuppressed flow of information via the internet....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 246 words · Benjamin Ogle

Why Thanos Infinity Gauntlet Isn T All Powerful

Needless to say, the Infinity Gauntlet is a bit of pop culture phenomenon at the moment and with Avengers: Endgame around the corner, that oversized glove is only going to grow in popularity. But here’s the thing though, as devastating and powerful as the Infinity Gauntlet is, it’s not exactly ALL-powerful. Is it one of hell of a MacGuffin? You bet your ass it is but the Infinity Gauntlet is not without a number of weaknesses that could give our folks in Endgame a fighting chance to take down the Mad Titan....

January 19, 2023 · 8 min · 1584 words · Patrick Ortega

Wiko Is Returning To Malaysia With Two Smartphones

Wiko Malaysia’s Facebook page then went quiet in late September before being sprung to life again last week. Wiko then proceed to officially confirm that it will be bringing two models from its T Series into Malaysia. First up is the Wiko T50 which is equipped with a 6.6-inch Full HD LCD display, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm audio jack. There is a triple-camera setup on the back made up of a 64MP main shooter, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor while the front has a 16MP selfie camera....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 276 words · Catherine Wade

Will Riot S New Projects Actually Make Any Impact On The Esports Industry

Among the projects featured in the video was a number of projects that were already known to be in development by Riot, such as League of Legends Wild Rift – the new mobile version of LoL, and Legends of Runeterra – a card game set in the LoL universe. While fans were definitely excited to see more news regarding these highly anticipated games, it was the remaining games revealed in the 10-Year Anniversary Celebration video that really set off the gaming world....

January 19, 2023 · 6 min · 1156 words · Lara Taylor

Wolfenstein Youngblood Features Co Op Multiplayer And A Brilliant Deluxe Edition

The general story revolves around the twins, Jess and Soph Blazkowicz. Their father has gone missing, and in their quest to find him, they end up taking his place by raining down lead on the Nazis who get in their way. There are some RPG elements mixed in too, such as abilities, weapon attachments and other gadgets to be unlocked as you progress. Since the story revolves round the twins, the singleplayer experience will have an AI companion following your lead as you progress through the story....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 214 words · Matthew Heady

Xiaomi Planning To Launch 34 Inch Qhd Plus Curved Gaming Display In November

News about Xiaomi’s endeavour was first reported on the China-based ITHome. According to the report, the brand – known for its smartphones and appliances in its home country – is planning on launching a 34-inch ultra-wide gaming display with QHD+ resolution and the 21:9 aspect ratio. In addition, the monitor will also be curved and have a refresh rate of 144Hz. Sadly, there are no image renders of the display at this moment, official or fan concepts....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 199 words · Nancy Rodriguez

Xpg Vault Is A Gaming Mouse With An Ssd Inside

According to Digital Trends, XPG calls its Vault gaming mouse “your gaming library in the palm of your hand”. Quite literally, if you have a small amount of games to fit inside 1TB of storage space. It connects to your PC via USB-C, and is capable of transfer speeds of up to 985MB/s. There’s even a Gaming Launcher software to go with it. All that being said, the Adata subsidiary did not make mention of the usual specs you’d expect to find with a gaming mouse....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 196 words · Alex Baklund

You Can Now Get Walk In Booster Shots Again At Ppvs Nationwide

The walk-in method is open to all adult residents aged 18 and over, and the type of booster given will depend on the stocks available for each site. While the announcement does say “all PPVs nationwide”, the ministry advices those going to PPVs at private GP clinics for their booster to call ahead of time to avoid crowding and SOP breaches, given the limited space in these venues. Those going for their booster jabs are also reminded to make sure their digital vaccination certificates on MySejahtera are complete....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Charlene Capetillo

Your Favourite Overwatch Characters Will Soon Be Available In Lego Form

A hint of this first appeared on Twitter earlier in August, when a clip showing the character select screen locking in LEGO versions of six of the Overwatch cast. Overwatch + @LEGO_Group: Coming Soon! pic.twitter.com/NhA3TYTx6p — Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 21, 2018 From the clip above, it’s safe to say that Genji, McCree, Zenyatta, Mercy, Soldier 76, and Widowmaker will show up alongside Tracer as LEGO merch. And on LEGO’s page, we see some LEGO bananas above the words “coming soon,” suggesting Winston may be available as well....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Erik Winter