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BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad said the United States should learn the lesson of Iraq and withdraw from Syria, and promised to recover areas of the country held by U.S.-backed militias through negotiations or force. from Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2J3k1B5

The Google Hardware event is still a few months away and the company is expected to unveil its Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL smartphones at the event. Ahead of the launch, some reports of the upcoming Google flagship devices have surfaced online, reaffirming rumours that the Pixel 3 XL might feature a notch on top of its display. As per the well-known tipster on Weibo, Ice Universe, LG will again be making the display panel for Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL and it is said to be an OLED panel with a notch on top, similar to LG’s recently launched LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, reports XDA Developers. In separate reports, both Bloomberg and WinFuture state that the upcoming Google Pixel 3 smartphones will be designed completely in-house and manufactured by Foxconn, which is renowned for manufacturing Apple smartphones.  First off, some previous rumours and reports have already tipped at the presence of a notch on the bigger Google Pixel 3 XL. With native notch support on Android P, the news of Google follo

In a first, British scientists have 3D printed human corneas that could cut down shortage of eye donors available for transplant. In the research, researchers from Britain's Newcastle University, mixed stem cells (human corneal stromal cells) from a healthy donor cornea with alginate and collagen to create a solution that could be printed or a "bio-ink". Using a simple low-cost 3D bio-printer, the bio-ink was successfully extruded in concentric circles to form the shape of a human cornea. It took less than 10 minutes to print. "Our unique gel -- a combination of alginate and collagen -- keeps the stem cells alive whilst producing a material which is stiff enough to hold its shape but soft enough to be squeezed out the nozzle of a 3D printer," said lead author Che Connon, a professor at the varisty. The results published in the journal, Experimental Eye Research, also stated that the stem cells could culture -- or grow. "...we have a ready to use bio-ink co

To help people find local answers in their neighbourhood, Google India on Thursday announced the beta launch of a new app called "Neighbourly" in the country. "The beta version is available today in Mumbai. If you're in a different city, join the waitlist," Google India tweeted. The app will help you answer queries like find out which is the safest park for my kids in an area or any affordable Maths private tuition available near me.  "In big cities across India, it's getting harder to get good answers to these questions because cities keep changing, including the people who live there," read the app's description on its website.  "That's why we built 'Neighbourly', an app that helps you ask your neighbours questions, be a local expert, and keep up with your neighbourhood," it added. To use it, type or use your voice to answer your neighbours' questions. Swipe to keep up with everyone around you. Tap the star to follo

Rumours suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S10 will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor are nothing new anymore. We've been hearing for a couple of years that Samsung will eventually introduce the technology but so far have yet to see anything. Now, according to a report from Korean news outlet ET News (via SamMobile ), the Galaxy S10 will finally get an in-display ultrasonic sensor, courtesy of Qualcomm.  Samsung Galaxy S10 specs, release date, news and rumours: What we know so far Apple and Samsung developing ultrasonic in-display sensors; won't appear until 2019 That last bit is a little unexpected, since a few weeks ago, another report out of Korea said that Samsung was in fact working on its own ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that it would then integrate with other non-smartphone devices, such as smart home devices and home appliances.  It's possible that Samsung either wasn't working on its own sensor at all, or it hit a few obstacles and would rather turn

Atari is introducing a brand new console to the market - its first for many years. Formerly called Ataribox during an initial funding stage, it is now called the Atari VCS - a throwback to the original name of the Atari 2600 in the 70s. It is confirmed to come with a Classic controller, that looks and feels like the original rubber joystick, plus a more modern gamepad. And there are many more features beside. Atari VCS initial review: Imagine the SNES Classic Mini and Nvidia Shield TV combined Here then is what we know about the box so far. Atari VCS design and specifications The Atari VCS has a design inspired by iconic Atari products, a bit like the Atari 2600/VCS from the 70s and early 80s that it now shares a name with. It is slimmer and more set-top-box in stature, however. It is claimed that the console will bring a "full PC experience" to your TV - hence the adoption of the "Video Computer System" part of its name. It'll offer apps and access

In an attempt to make sharing images more efficient on WhatsApp, the micro-blogging platform is reportedly rolling out "Predicted Upload" feature for its over 2 billion users. According to WABetaInfo, a fan site that tests new WhatsApp features early, the messaging app was secretly developing, for a long time, a new feature for sharing images easily. "iOS users need to update WhatsApp version to the 2.18.61 iOS update, in order to benefit from all the advantages of the Predicted Upload feature," said WABetaInfo in a blog post on Wednesday. WhatsApp is now able to predict when a photograph is going to be sent in a chat. In fact, the purpose of this feature is to upload in advance a photo to the server, said the report. "About Android, WhatsApp is slowly enabling the feature for a few users only since the 2.18.156 stable version and it will need a lot of time.. but the feature doesn't seem to work yet, although it is correctly enabled for some luckly users,&

The Google Pixel 3 XL will have its OLED display supplied by LG, according to usually reliable Twitter tipster Ice Universe. The industry insider has posted his comment on Chinese social site Weibo, and it comes after he posted an image of some front panels of both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which showed the larger device to have a notch.  Google Pixel 3 specs, release date, news and rumours Ice Universe hasn't said where his information has come from, nor has he given any other details about the phone, but considering LG supplied the panel for the Pixel 2 XL, it wouldn't come as much of a surprise. However, the LG panel used on the Pixel 2 XL wasn't exactly the best ever, as it had a few issues, mainly colours that just looked wrong. Google issued a patch fix that helped to boost colours by 10 per cent, which we felt sort of worked, but ultimately the display ruined what could have been a truly excellent smartphone for us. To that end, hearing that LG will once ag

Call it weird but typing "the1975..com" in the Google app on certain Android smartphones will show your personal text messages in Search. The bug was discovered by a user on Reddit who was trying to search for the band 'The 1975' and accidentally typed 'the1975..com' in the search bar on the default Google Pixel launcher. As a result of the Google Search, the user's SMS messages were displayed on the screen as if they were Search results. "For some unexplained reason when I type in 'the1975..com' (specifically with two periods) into my search bar on the default pixel launcher it displays my recent text messages through Google," the Google Pixel owner wrote. According to media reports, the bug in the Google app on Android devices - especially OnePlus, Samsung, LG, and Huawei -- has left several users baffled. We tried the same on a OnePlus 5T and the bug exists indeed. The messages also will only appear in the app if the user has given pe

It hasn't even been a month since the launch of the new OnePlus flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6, and the people of the internet have already started fiddling with the phone. At least two online sources have torn the OnePlus 6 down to examine its inner workings in the last couple of weeks. Now, @rikvduijn, a Twitter-user from Netherlands has posted a video of himself claiming to have fooled the OnePlus 6's Face Unlock system with a printed photo instead of the owner's real face. In the video, rik's companion is seen holding the OnePlus 6 against a printed photo of rik's face. Several seconds later, the phone is turned around to the camera to show that it was unlocked even without rik looking at it. What we don't know for sure is how bona fide the test actually was, as the screen of the phone was never actually shown during the unlocking process. rik later added as a comment to his tweet that even a black-and-white photo is capable of fooling the OnePlus's

An inexpensive cellphone plan isn't worth it if the carrier stinks. Here are the best phone plans available from well-reviewed carriers. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2v5V14T

Augmented reality has gone from science fiction to practical reality. Check out these impressive AR apps and games for Android and iOS devices. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2tRevgp

Here are the best movies, TV shows and online exclusives that are streaming on Amazon Prime right now. Bookmark this guide; we update it monthly. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2u8vBE6

Shopping via an Alexa device is easier than ever and in some cases, you can even score deals. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2H4ktND

Akaso EK7000 is a relatively underwhelming inexpensive action camera. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2skCCCq

Apple's annual developer conference starts June 4. Here are the changes to iOS, macOS and other Apple products you can expect at this year's event. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2IoNC8e

Project Fi, Google’s wireless network, has an appealing pay-only-for-what-you-use approach to monthly cellphone bills. Find out if this low-cost carrier is right for you. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2vvHB2W

From smart alarm clocks to detailed sleep timers, get much more than the time with our favorite clock apps for Android and iOS. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2L88mla

Here are the best benefits that Amazon Prime offers: We'll help you decide is Amazon's soon-to-increase annual subscription is worth your money. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2wNOy2n

The 6-inch LG V35 ThinQ uses an OLED panel instead of the LCD screen found on the similar LG G7. AT&T and Google's Project Fi will offer the new phone. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2kyJJTg

YouTube Premium isn't free, but its combination of ad-free content, a Spotify competitor and other features makes it worth it. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2wPrge9

The Prime Exclusive version of the Moto G6 adds Alexa and the retailers' other services while cutting the price slightly on Motorola's latest bargain phone. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2xuv2Ks

YouTube is adding a Spotify-competing subscription service, and shaking up things with YouTube Red, and we've got all the details. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2GpTYlF

YouTube Music didn't roll out to everyone on the promoted May 22 date. Here's why some of us are waiting. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2L44Zf1

Racing games The Crew 2 and Onrush come your way, and Mario Tennis Aces on Switch. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2sjIUiL

Here are the best bridge cameras. They are smaller and cheaper than mirrorless or DSLR cameras, but better than a point-and-shoot camera. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2vafZ39

We tested seven of the biggest photo book services so that you can pick the right company to trust with your memories. Here are the best. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2sKFeeQ

Here are the best smart switches (aka smart plugs) that are compatible with Alexa, HomeKit, Siri, Nest, IFTTT, Wink, SmartThings and the Philips Hue. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2tMDXUj

This small, inexpensive plug lets you control lights and other "dumb" appliances from your phone. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2IZmkF7

Here are the biggest games to expect from E3 2018, including Super Smash Bros., Spider-Man and The Last of Us II. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2rSSmMQ

Here are the best gaming headsets available for PCs, Xbox One and PS4, including wireless options, budget picks and 7.1 channel models. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2tULjWA

From remastered favorites, to indie darlings, to ambitious new entries in classic series, here's what's next for the Nintendo Switch. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2GXnfVO

HP is trying to keep things cool on your head with a new set of headphones. from Tom's Guide https://ift.tt/2si6a3y

Yoga guru Ramdev's "swadeshi" messaging app called "Kimbho" that aims to take on WhatsApp and WeChat has suddenly disappeared from Google Play Store. However, the app launched on Wednesday is still seen on iOS App Store. Several people who tried to download the app from Play Store were amused at its sudden disappearance. Kimbho is a Sanskrit word and according to Patanjai's spokesperson SK Tijarawala, it means "How are you? or What's new?" "Now Bharat will speak. After launching sim cards, Ramdev has launched a new messaging application called 'Kimbho'," Tijarawala tweeted late on Wednesday.  "Now WhatsApp will be given a competition. Our own #SwadeshiMessagingplatform. Download it directly from Google Play store," he added. According to Faisal Kawoosa, Head New Initiatives, CyberMedia Research (CMR), it will not be easy for "Kimbho" to create a space dominated by WhatsApp for just on being "Swadeshi.

Early this month, LG launched its flagship G7 ThinQ and G7+ ThinQ smartphones and now, the company has released another flagship, the LG V35 ThinQ. The smartphone is said to deliver faster performance and enhanced photography, audio and AI functionalities. The V35 ThinQ is IP68 dust and water resistant, and comes with MIL-STD 810G certification as well. The smartphone features 6GB RAM, coupled with 64GB internal storage and there is also a V35+ ThinQ with 128GB of storage onboard. Except for more internal storage, there is no difference between the V35 ThinQ and the V35+ ThinQ. The devices have been launched in New Aurora Black and New Platinum Gray colour variants, and cost $900 (Rs 60,720 approx) in the US.  The LG V35 ThinQ dons a similar exterior as its predecessors with an 18:9 display aspect ratio and thin-bezel design. It is equipped with a 6-inch QHD+ OLED display with a 2880 x 1440p resolution and 538 PPI. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SOC, coupled