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HP’s Omen 15 gaming laptop has a sleek new design - The Verge
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HP’s Omen 15 gaming laptop has a sleek new design - The Verge

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 05:11 AM PDT

HP has released the newest version of the Omen 15, its powerful entry-level gaming laptop. You can choose an AMD or Intel system — both will be available June 2nd starting at $999.

There are some internal upgrades, but what you'll probably notice first is the new Omen's design. The product has a nice blue diamond logo (similar to that which appears on HP's Omen desktops). Check it below, and you'll see that it's a stark contrast from the old VoodooPC emblem we've seen on previous models. There's also a new modern-looking graphic on the palm rest, and the whole thing is 11 percent thinner than its predecessor at 22.5mm tall. The 15.6-inch screen is supported by a new 180-degree hinge.

HP says the new design is meant to reposition the Omen as a multifunctional PC, catering to users who want a laptop for work or browsing as well as games. It's a simpler and more sophisticated look than the Omens we're used to, and certainly an aesthetic that might blend better into an office or coffee shop setting — it's now much closer to a Razer Blade than a Helios 300.

In terms of other specs, you can configure this with up to a Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q and an Intel Core i7 H-series or AMD Ryzen 7 H-series. This is the first Omen series to offer an AMD variant, and also the first with two color options; the Intel system comes in black, and the AMD system comes in silver. You'll also get up to 32GB of RAM (DDR4) and up to 1TB PCIe SSD or dual PCIe SSD supporting RAID 0. And you can choose an OLED panel, a UHD 120 Hz panel, or an FHD 300 Hz panel.

HP has also announced its Pavilion Gaming 16, the company's first 16-inch gaming PC. 16-inch is a size you don't see on gaming laptops every day; HP says its chassis is comparable to those of other 15-inch gaming laptops thanks to its slim bezels. (HP calls the screen a "micro-edge bezel display.")

The Pavilion comes with up to a 10th-Gen Core i7 and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q. It's also the first of its line to come with the Omen command center pre-installed, which helps players monitor their gaming performance in real-time.

The Pavilion Gaming 16 will be available in June starting at $799.

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These iPhones may be updated to iOS 14 on release, supported device list leaks - PhoneArena

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 03:40 AM PDT

Apple is expected to reveal the next iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 and macOS 10.16 versions during its upcoming virtual WWDC event starting June 22, and launch iOS 14 in the fall after a few betas, perhaps with a slight delay given the rumored iPhone 12 release date.

While we are waiting on all the new features that iOS 14 will bring, a a "trusted source from the system development process" has chimed in on the list of iOS 14 supported devices for the Apple-centric blog The Verifier. Here's the eventual list of the iPhone and iPad models that will get the iOS 14 update:

As you can see, that list overlaps precisely with the iOS 13 supported devices, so owners of the iPhone 6 which is getting very long in the tooth, and up, will get one more year of new features from Apple with the iOS 14 update.

Leaked new iOS 14 features to expect on release date

The iOS 13 update was riddled with bugs to an extent that longtime Apple fans noticed and complained about it numerous times, all thanks to a software testing procedure inherited from older times.

All the new and untested features used to be folded into one big daily build with a disparate level of readiness, resulting in a myriad of bugs been carried over from the first alphas into the final retail release, as many an iPhone or iPad owner became painfully aware after the iOS 13 release. Crashing apps, including stock ones like Mail or messaging, and signal drop glitches are just a few examples why Apple was quick to issue a release after release to iron them out so quickly.

Starting with iOS 14, however, Apple's head of software development Craig Federighi is reportedly requires all buggy and unfinished features to be turned off by default in the daily builds, and the testers can then choose to flip the switch at will, resulting in a much more streamlined process, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

The new system is already employed in Apple's next iOS 14 edition development, codenamed "Azul," as it is expected to be one of the most feature-rich software upgrades in Apple's history - you know, the first 5G iPhone and stuff - so Apple wouldn't want a repeat of the iOS 13 rollout fiasco.

In fact, Apple is now so adamant to focus on the quality of the new software features it releases, tipped insiders, that it is considering putting some of those it intended to ship with iOS 14, off for the "Azul+1" project, which will likely end up as iOS 15 in 2021.

Here are the rumored new features that Apple may release with iOS 14 in 2020:

Homescreen customization with widgets and smart dynamic wallpapers
Change default apps and partial installation with 'Clips'
AR Maps
Offline Siri
PiP for videos
Fitness app
iMessage retraction and typing indicator
Find My app with AR mode and location triggers
Blood oxygen levels for Apple Watch

These are just some of the new iOS 14 features that have leaked so far, so there is plenty to look forward to when Apple's virtual WWDC event happens in three weeks or so. That purported "homescreen customization" is the promise that attracts our attention the most, as that's what Apple is notoriously resistant to implementing in iOS, so we can't wait to see id that particular feature rumor pans out in the end.

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Huge Disappointment for Sony PlayStation 5 Reveal - Essentially Sports

Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:31 PM PDT

Sony has perhaps acted quicker in time to save what we call, an 'unprecedented' situation. With all that has been going on, it's probably not the right time. For something as big as PlayStation 5, Sony does not want a marketing disaster. Right now, the situation is volatile enough for people to ignore something like this.

In times like this, standing in solidarity is the best one can do. Instead of capitalism, humanity should have its time. Sony understands that perfectly well. Recently they shifted the reveal showcase date for PlayStation 5 games. Without any proper measures to consolidate what everyone has lost, it is probably for the best.

For now, the best we can hope for as a gaming community is that people limit violence inside a videogame. The world outside is burning and is not as dreamy as in PS5. However, that's where the importance of playing games lies. To get rid of all that negativity.

Changes to PlayStation 5 release date

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— PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 1, 2020

An official Twitter post which announced, in brief, the postponement of the event. The digital event was set for June 4. Now, however, it remains undetermined.

For their worldwide fanbase, the makers had a strong sense of moral policy. "We do not feel that right now is the time for celebration."

Nothing seems to matter anymore, and amidst all this chaos, Sony is deciding to lead with PS5 as an example. A gesture to show that humans came before business. The words used in the tweet were strong enough to invoke varied emotions from every age.

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"Allow more important voices to be heard"

Right now, the United States of America stands on the brink of imbalance. At this moment, standing together is the only thing to do. No words can explain the situation with any justice, which is why actions and gestures, instead of words, are the best way to show solidarity. And this is exactly what Sony is doing.

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