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If you want a versatile laptop with a foldable hinge that won’t cost the earth, Acer’sSpin range has always been a capable and affordable solution. The 2020 Spin 3 continues that trend. So what’s it all about? Announced atCES 2020alongside theSwift 3, the Spin 3 delivers that multi-positional design appeal: whether you want to use as a laptop, tablet, or tent/stand, it’s got all such positions easily available. Our quick take If you’re looking for a laptop with a 360-degree hinge that doesn’t cost a fortune, the 2020 Acer Spin 3 has a lot going for it....

Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, is listed as one of the 25 members who joined the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new Automation Committee. This means that the iPhone maker will play an active role in overseeing self-driving vehicles and helping determine the future of transportation. Prior to joining Apple in 2013 to lead environmental initiatives, Lisa Jackson served as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency....

Apple is predicted to unveil a macOS bounty program at the upcoming Black Hat security conference which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada later this week,Forbesreported today. The Mac bounty program would reward researchers who could find critical security issues in the company’s desktop operating system powering Mac hardware. Unnamed sources cited by the publication claimed that it wasn’t immediately clear whether similar prizes will be on offer like with the company’s existing bounty program targeting iOS hardware....

U2, the famous Irish rock band from Dublin, has teamed up with Bank of America in a new promotion where the latter donates $1 for every free iTunes download of U2’s new single titledInvisibleto (Product) RED’s charity which fights against AIDS. The promotion was announced via a Super Bowl ad and was designed to help end mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Product (RED) was founded in 2006 by U2 frontman Bono, together with Bobby Shriver of the ONE/DATA, as a way of raising awareness and funds to help eliminate AIDS in Africa…...

Justice Leagueis just about a year away from arriving in theaters. The movie has a lot on its shoulders, given the lukewarm response to the movies in theDC Extended Universeso far and the fact that it will be the first time the team will be seen together in live-action. It looks like the movie may be delivering on a big promise made inBatman V. Superman: Dawn of Justicethough, as the big, bad villain Darkseid will appear, according to a new report....

Huawei hardware will continue to be allowed to be part of the UK’s5G network infrastructurebut with restrictions, as the government has decided against an outright ban. Under pressure by its US equivalent, the UK government has approvedHuaweihardware use as long as it plays no part in the core in the network. Nor is it allowed to be used in 5G infrastructure near nuclear power plants and military bases. It will also only be allowed to make up 35 per cent of the overall kit in the network, including the radio masts....

Huawei is building out its range ofsmart, connected watchesand - with its latest models - taking luxury design materials to new heights, and water sports to new depths. With the Huawei Watch Ultimate, it’s trying to out-ultra theApple Watch Ultrain terms of capabilities and build. Starting with the latter, the latest Huawei Watch has a case made from a metal we’ve not seen before in a consumer smartwatch case. Specifically, that’s liquid metal, which is a zirconium alloy....

Katee Sackhoff is blown away byStar Warsfans and their reactions toThe Mandalorianseason 2. The third episode debuted this past Friday on Disney+ and fans have been picking apart every scene with a fine-tooth comb. Episodes one and two saw Din Djarin and the Child start their quest to locate more Mandalorians, which has proven to be a bit more difficult than originally intended. With that being said, episode 3 solved that problem....

As you know, iMessage overcomes many of the limitations of standard MMS. Every time you attach an image taken on your iPhone and iPad to an iMessage, it’s delivered in its original size and resolution. Some downscaling may occur, but only for very high resolution images: those taken with an iOS device are always delivered in their original form without any resizing taking place. And herein lies a problem for those of you who send a lot of images via a cellular data connection....

One way of optimistically approaching the current COVID-19 crisis is to use it as an opportunity to brush up on one’s skills as a gamer. In that respect, Nioh 2 feels timely: like its 2017 predecessor, it’s an action-RPG which adheres to the blueprint set by the Dark Souls games and, like them, it is pretty challenging to play. However, the amount of satisfaction it offers is nicely in proportion to its difficulty level....

Samsung has launched new 2018 Galaxy S flagship phones, in the form of theGalaxy S9and theGalaxy S9+. The Galaxy S9+ sees a few additional featuresover the smaller model, including the introduction of dual-rear cameras, which we first saw on the 2017Galaxy Note 8. But which of these phones should be looking to buy? What are the differences and similarities between the Galaxy S9+ and the mighty Note 8? We’ve reviewed both, lived with both and had plenty of time to evaluate both....

Last week, The Street posted a rundown of a Viacom earnings call, where Paramount Pictures' parent company revealed that principal photography has wrapped onTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2. It isn’t known when exactly filming wrapped, but we haven’t seen any photos from the set since late June, when we saw the motorcycles ridden byBebop and Rocksteady(Gary Anthony WilliamsandStephen Farrelly). Production started back in April in New York City, under the direction ofDave Green(Earth to Echo)....

Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphones internationally, and they look pretty enticing, especially if you’re into mobile photography. In the west, we get access to two models, the X90 and X90 Pro, while the ultra-premiumX90 Pro+is still only available in China. So, which one should you pick? We’ve done a deep dive into the specs, and here’s what we’ve learned. The X90 and X90 Pro are very similar in size, but the Pro comes in a touch heavier than its cheaper sibling....