As we know, the OTA update carries in a phase-wise manner, it may take a week or a month to complete the rollout process for every user base. If you haven’t received the update, then either you can check for the update manually or install the firmware manually. To install the firmware manually, you need to download the firmware with the same build number on your device. Currently, Oppo R17 is receiving March 2020 Security patch level and there are no major changes apart from bug fixes and improvements....

Original Darth Maul voice actor Peter Serafinowicz recalls how he was cut out of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Though Maul was seemingly killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi at the end of The Phantom Menace, the character was later brought back to life and played an integral role in Lucasfilm’s animated shows, Clone Wars and Rebels. However, Maul’s most shocking post-Episode I return was most definitely last summer’s Solo, where he made a surprise cameo as the head of the Crimson Dawn crime organization....

A growing number of parents in China are using DNA testing to determine if their children will be prodigies or disappointments. Unfortunately, many scientists are arguing that there is no scientific basis for the claims that DNA testing companies are making. Regardless, an increasing number of wealthy parents are relying on this information to make potentially life-changing decisions about their children and how they will guide them into adulthood. In mainland China, most parents are traditionally very involved and active in guiding their children towards having a successful education and career....

Andy Dwyer was quite the character during his tenure on Parks and Recreation. He started out as Ann Perkins’ lazy and non-driven boyfriend who has dreams of being a famous musician. He also tends to not be the brightest but yet we can’t help but love him. And we weren’t the only ones to fall victim to his charm – so did the cynical and hilarious April Ludgate. Throughout Andy’s relationship and subsequent marriage to April, he proved his love and devotion to her time and time again in the form of romantic gestures and moments....

Apple Marunouchi has opened its doors in the heart of Tokyo. The new flagship store is Apple’s most expansive in Japan and leads an extravaganza of retail updates throughout the country set to be revealed this fall. Over 1,000 customers formed a line extending several city blocks for the store’s grand opening. A curtain of bamboo quiets a bustling city street. Softly curved aluminum window frames front squared natural wood and plaster ceilings....

Theoretically, anything and everything from the abuse of workers (through natural disasters and industrial espionage) to terrorist attacks. Is our company is prepared for this? Imagine the scenario, 2am, nobody is around to hear the sound of breaking glass and quick steps. The next day, the first employee appears at work and calls the police after spotting the mess. According to police, it was a random act of vandalism.
Two weeks later the president convenes a meeting; it turns out that the local newspaper is running a story about your product, and has just revealed that the project has gone millions of dollars over budget....

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWTxaAj5w-4&fs=1&hl=en_US] You like violent bunny rabbits, right, right? Want to watch a violent rabbit create a new definition for homicidal? Then do keep an eye on the unfolding drama between the legitimate makers of open source violent rabbit game, Lugaru HD, and the pirate coder who has also introduced an app called Lugaru via the Mac App Store — but using the same code. That’s right, two apps for one game — the legitimate one costs $12....

Misty is one of the most popular Pokémon characters out there. The orange haired Pokémon trainer has been a part of the show since its inception but despite all the other female characters that have become part of the Pokémon franchise, Misty has remained one of the most loved characters. Out of all of Ash’s ever changing companions, Misty is the only one who is a fully three dimensional character. She isn’t only ambitious and smart, but also quick to take her chances when she can....

According to data from Sensor Tower obtained by Variety, mobile users have spent $2.5 billion on the various Pokémon titles including Pokémon GO, Pokémon Shuffle, and Pokémon Quest. Unsurprisingly, Pokémon GO makes up for most of the revenue, bringing in nearly $2.45 billion. Between the other five smaller apps, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile claimed around $25 million. The app debuted in 2015. Monthly spending on the Pokémon franchise passed $58 million in February 2019, bringing in roughly 30 percent more revenue than in February 2018....

Following the success of Pokemon Go on iOS and Android, Niantic is planning to release a Harry Potter game sometime in 2019. According to a report from The Verge, Niantic is delaying the game into 2019. With that being said, the company is releasing a first-look teaser for the game. The teaser isn’t anything special, not giving any hints to what will be in the game or what to expect, however Golden Snitch does make an appearance....

Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is working on a new smart home product that would combine an Apple TV and a HomePod, and add in a camera for FaceTime support. While the idea of this product sounds incredibly intriguing, the question on everyone’s mind is price… There is already a market for these types of smart home theater products. One of the most popular options is the Roku Streambar, which is a smart soundbar that doubles as set-top box with the Roku interface....

It was one of the longest-running mysteries on Pretty Little Liars, so who was the twisted stalker known as “A?” Pretty Little Liars is a based off a series of books by author Sara Shepard and follows a group of teen girls who have to learn the identity of “A,” who threatens to reveal their darkest secrets and punish them for past mistakes. They first believe it could be their friend Alison, who vanished a year prior, but when she later turns up dead, things take a progressively darker turn....

Specifications The PSV will offer a massive 5” OLED Touchscreen, two analog sticks, SIXAXIS motion control, three-axis compass, a rear touch panel, a front and back facing camera and even more goodies in terms of specifications, which you can read here. Games A handheld is no good without any good titles, is it? Sony is saying they are working on bringing some of the best PS3 games to the PSV, and yes, the list includes LittleBigPlanet, Dynasty Warriors and Uncharted....

Apple today seeded the second beta of the upcoming OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 update to registered developers and participants in the AppleSeed program. The update is available for these users in the Software Update tab of the Mac App Store. As with the first beta, Apple asks developers to focus their testing on WiFi-connectvitiy, Exchange accounts in the Mail app, and Notification Center. Apple has not indicated when OS X 10....

These scams happen when adversaries trick individuals into transferring funds by acting as legitimate companies. Paying just a single fraudulent bill can set you up for being a victim of a bigger fraud down the line. Phishers can send fake invoices/bills to both individuals and companies. Last year, a Lithuanian man pleaded guilty for sending bogus invoices for computer gear to Facebook and Google. The scam allowed the fraudster to bilk the tech giants out of $123 million over the course of two years....

It’s no secret that Pandora has struggled to adapt to the new era of on-demand streaming services. Capping off a series of unfortunate events for the company was the departure of its long-time CEO Tim Westergren earlier this year. Today, however, Pandora announced that it has named former Sling TV CEO Roger Lynch as its new CEO and president, as well as a member of its board. Lynch was the founding CEO of Sling TV, having previously held positions at Dish Network, Chello Broadband, and EchoStar....

Yesterday in the US Patent and Trademark Office database surfaced an interesting Apple patent providing a glimpse of an exciting software feature that could be possibly used to enhance the user interface for handling apps that multitask on an iPad. Originally filed in the third quarter of 2009 and entitled “Device, method, and graphical user interface for manipulating workspace views”, the patent application describes methods for solving cumbersome and inefficient moving of one or more windows between workspaces, or seeing several workspace views simultaneously....

Penbook is a neat app that has a focus on natural writing with Apple Pencil and includes over 100 different stationary types. The iPad app is out today with a major update that includes support for OCR, an all-new design, overhauled search, and more. Penbook 2.0 brings a number of nice changes. Starting with the big picture the update brings an all-new design that features a “three-slate style” that gives quick access to your books, pages, and the current page your writing on....

The season 1 finale of Pennyworth doesn’t bring Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon) any closer to his role in DC comics, but instead may have moved Alfred further away from fulfilling his destiny and becoming the legendary butler of Batman. Pennyworth, the Batman prequel series that airs on Epix, tells the story of a young Alfred as he navigates through an alternate version of 1960s London, a violent and dark world....

Philips teased back in January that it would be launching outdoor Hue lights later in the year, and it has now provided details of the products – including pricing and availability. The company says that it will be offering three types of outdoor lights in the USA and Europe in July … Luminaires The luminaires attach to the side of your house, usually mounted near a door, and are intended to act as a replacement for the traditional motion-activated welcome/security light....