It isn't clear who might or might not qualify to receive a second stimulus check. And how about this $40,000 limit you're hearing about? This is the latest.
Update:With the Twitter hack seemingly under control now, full service has been resorted to verified accounts and Wednesday's scam tweets have been deleted.
A major Twitter hack on Wednesday gave people another reason to avoid the often-controversial social media platform, as prominent accounts got roped into the mess and started promoting a clear Bitcoin scam.
What looks to have been a coordinated series of scam messages were tweeted from verified accounts of Apple, Elon Musk and former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, among others, according to our survey of the damage of the Twitter hack.
Obviously, don't send money to this cryptocurrency wallet(Image credit: Future)
The exploit – like the one captured above before it was deleted – happened on the 14th anniversary of Twitter's public launch date, July 15. It asked users to send Bitcoin currency to a specific cryptocurrency wallet code.
In return, the scam promised to send twice as much money back to giving users (the latter half of that being the scam...don't expect the check to be in the mail).
This coordinated hack lead Twitter to temporarily shut down the ability to tweet from verified accounts. Service has since been restored and Twitter has issued an explanation as to what happened along with its next steps.
We detected what we believe to be a coordinated social engineering attack by people who successfully targeted some of our employees with access to internal systems and tools.July 16, 2020
As the moment, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's profile has a bio that simply says #bitcoin. We're unsure if that existed before Wednesday's Twitter hack or if it's a remnant of the attack.
We'll continue to follow the Twitter hack of 2020 and what it means for the social media platform on which multiple heads of state, including US President Donald Trump, can tweet provocative policy messages on a daily basis.
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Interested in Ford's new Bronco or Bronco Sport SUVs? The automaker is taking $100 refundable deposits. Here's everything you need to know about ordering.
Oukitel WP6 rugged smartphone -$159.99 at AliExpress
(£127/AU$228) The main selling point of the WP6 from Oukitel is its whopping great 10,000mAh battery - one of the largest we've ever seen in a rugged smartphone to date. It's so large, in fact, you can even use it as a power bank to charge other devices in an emergency.View Deal
Prioritizing a large battery when buying a modern smartphone often means having to compromise on other features; but not so with the Oukitel WP6.
You may not have heard of the brand, but we reviewed one of its rugged smartphones back in 2018 (the WP2), if you want to get a feel for its devices. The WP6, meanwhile, is available in both orange and black at AliExpress for $159.99 (roughly £130/AU$230).
Despite its entry-level status, the WP6 sports some decidedly mid-range features, such as 4GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It also boasts a 6.3-inch display with a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution, which is higher than most laptops.
Its best feature, though, has to be the fact that it is a rugged device, built like a tank with 1.1mm Corning Gorilla Glass, an "aviation metal" frame and IP68 protection.
Another notable feature is its massive 10,000mAh battery - one of the largest we’ve seen in a rugged smartphone to date. With an 18W charger, you should be able to fill it up fairly quickly, and you can also use the WP6 as an emergency portable battery charger if you get caught short.
The device also features an eight-core Mediatek Helio P70 CPU, 48-megapixel Sony camera sensor, 16-megapixel front facing camera and Android 9.0.
It's worth noting the device doesn't support wireless charging or NFC, and we wouldn’t count on Oukitel to provide more than one Android update.
If you're after an alternative, the Blackview BV9100 has an even bigger battery (13,000mAh), but costs more and has a significantly inferior set of components (slower CPU, a third less memory, half the storage, and a lesser camera sensor).
P.S. - We have requested a WP6 for review, so stay tuned!
If this product comes from mainland China, it will take at least a month to reach either the US or UK (and potentially more). You may be levied a tax either directly or through the courier.
If you've managed to get hold of a cheaper product with equivalent specifications, in stock and brand new, let us know and we'll tip our hat to you.
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Gmail is being given a major overhaul to make your working life a lot easier, according to Google's latest announcement. The internet giant is making changes to bring many of its G Suite applications together within Gmail for quicker and easier access to different tools.
Google is hoping the redesigned Gmail will also become a major collaboration and discussion hub thanks to a new feature called Rooms – topic-specific chat rooms similar to Slack Channels. Rooms will be a space where colleagues can share tasks and calendar invites, while also discussing work in real time.
Google Meet, the company's dedicated video conferencing platform, was added to Gmail in April this year and will continue to stay where it is, but will make a new picture-in-picture mode available without leaving Gmail.
Google Docs is also being integrated into Rooms, and you'll be able to open a full document in a side-by-side pane next to an ongoing conversation. The feature aims to make real-time editing and collaboration simple, again without leaving Gmail.
You'll also be able to share files and assign tasks right from the email platform, making Gmail a one-stop productivity shop.
The integration isn't just limited to Google's own G Suite applications. Third-party apps like DocuSign, Salesforce and Trello will also be available within the new Gmail.
The company will also be rolling out new security features for Chat and Meet, so users can better control who participates in video calls. Unwanted attendees can be locked out and will then also be prevented from rejoining a call. Google has said that anti-phishing protection will also be rolled out in the coming weeks.
The Gmail redesign is currently being tested by select companies, but will soon be rolled out to all G Suite users. Whether these changes will be available to consumer Gmail users as well is unclear at present, but Google has confirmed that the security updates to Chat and Meet will be implemented for everyone.
Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro will launch in India today at 12pm (noon) via a digital event. The Vivo X50 series of smartphones was originally unveiled early in June and brought three phones namely, Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro, and the Vivo X50 Pro+.
Octagon action returns to Abu Dhabi for a rejigged featherweight clash that now pits two of MMA's rising talents against each other. Follow our guide as we explain how to watch UFC Fight Night 172 online and live stream Calvin Kattar vs Dan Ige tonight no matter where you are in the world.
UFC Fight Night: Calvin Kattar vs Dan Ige
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige takes place on Wednesday July 15, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.. The main card starts around 10pm ET / 7pm PT in the US and 3am BST in the UK. A great value BT Sport Monthly Pass lets you watch every UFC event including PPVs for just £25 in the UK, while in the US a FREE Sling Orange trial will get you access to ESPN and therefore today's card.
The co-headline fight for tonight's event event had been a clash between bantamweights Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz, but that showdown has been postponed to August 15th at UFC 252 following Munhoz's positive test for Covid-19.
That leaves the main focus on what should be an exciting featherweight battle between two emerging UFC fighters.
Calvin Kattar (21-4, 5-2 in the UFC) comes in to the fight off the back of an impressive TKO dispatch of Jeremy Stephens. The 32-year-old American has won three of his past four visits to the octagon and currently finds himself No. 8 in the featherweight rankings.
The fight marks Dan Ige's (14-2, 6-1 in the UFC) first main event. The 28-year-old is on a six-fight win streak, the most recent being a tense split decision over Edson Barboza back in May. Read on as we explain how to watch UFC Fight Night 172 online and live stream Kattar vs Ige from anywhere in the world.
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How to watch UFC Fight Night from outside your country
UFC fans wanting to watch Kattar vs Ige and all the rest of today's Fight Night action may find they run into trouble if they're abroad. This is because geo-blocking restrictions are likely to prevent you from accessing your usual streaming service if you're not in its country of origin - but there is a solution.
It comes in the form of a VPN - a nifty piece of software that helps you get around digital borders and regain access to the services you normally use and pay for at home. But which one is right for you?
We've tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. It's compatible with loads of devices including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire Stick, PlayStation, Apple TV and such, and we found it secure, speedy and simple-to-use.
Those are just some of the reasons it's the best all-round Virtual Private Network for streaming events like UFC Fight Night live from abroad. Another is the fact that it comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and 3-months FREE, so you can see if it's right for you with no strings attached.
Once you've registered and downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy. Check out ExpressVPN today.
FREE UFC live stream: watch Kattar vs Ige and today's full Fight Night 172 card in the US
UFC fans in the US will likely know that ESPN has the rights to the MMA promotion's live events, so it's the place to watch Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige online tonight. The prelim action starts at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, with the main card getting under way at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
ESPN will be broadcasting Fight Night on its linear TV channel, as well as its streaming-only platform, ESPN+, which means that cord cutters can watch all the action with an over-the-top service.
One great option right now is Sling TV - and more specifically, its Orange bundle, which includes ESPN and is currently offering a FREE trial so you can watch UFC Fight NIght tonight without paying a penny. It normally costs $30 a month if you decide to keep it.
Any US residents away from home at present can follow our advice above and use a VPN to access coverage just as they would back in America.
How to get a UFC Fight Night 172: Kattar vs Ige UK live stream
In the UK and Ireland, BT Sport has the exclusive broadcast rights to UFC events - including UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige tonight. Coverage of the main card starts at 3am BST early Thursday morning, with prelim action getting underway at 1am. Subscribers can stream all the action online via the broadcaster's website or app.
For cord cutters, BT now offers the option of watching BT Sport without locking yourself into a lengthy contract by way of its £25 Monthly Pass.
This not only gets you access to tonight's full Fight Night card, but will also cover all forthcoming UFC events - including, based on recent experience, the usually expensive pay-per-views. It's also got a handful of Premier League matches and exclusive coverage of the Champions League when that returns, so grab a great value BT Sport Monthly Pass today.
if you're from the UK but happen to away from home right now, you can still live stream your usual UFC coverage from abroad - but you'll need a VPN to relocate your IP back to the UK as per our guide above.
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige live stream - how to watch online in Canada
In Canada, the broadcast rights for UFC Fight Night events are held by TSN, which can be easily accessed via your TV, online or by using the TSN app. Access costs as little as CA$4.99 a week or $19.99 a month, with coverage of the main Kattar vs Ige card starting at 10pm ET as in the US.
And just like in other countries, any Canadians abroad always have the VPN option at their disposal when out of the country.
How to watch UFC Fight Night: live stream Kattar vs Ige in Australia
Fight fans Down Under may already know that ESPN Australia has the broadcasting rights to UFC. Events are available on pay TV via Foxtel and therefore also through the Foxtel Now streaming service.
ESPN coverage starts at 9am AEST on Thursday morning - with the main Kattar vs Ige card scheduled to kick-off around 12 noon.
For cord cutters or anyone else looking to save a buck, another great way to watch UFC in Australia is by taking advantage of the 14-day FREE trial on offer through Kayo Sports, which has coverage of this weekend's UFC Fight Night.
Aussies away from home at the moment can always tap in to the powers of a good VPN to watch UFC and anything else just as if they had an ice cold VB in hand.
Kattar vs Ige live stream: how to watch UFC Fight Night 172 in New Zealand
It's ESPN again for live UFC Fight Night coverage in New Zealand, which means turning to Sky Sport. ESPN is the channel you need, and coverage starts at 12 noon NZST on Thursday.
In an interview with TechRadar, the OnePlus Buds' Project Manager, Jay Liu, said that the new OnePlus Buds case will utilize the company’s Warp Charge technology to go from no charge to 10 hours of total charge in just 10 minutes. Let’s contrast that with the AirPods: Apple says that you’ll get just five hours of audio playback with a longer 15 minutes of charge time.
OnePlus Buds owners will be able fast charge, Liu says, using any charger greater than 10w and won’t require special cables. Despite the increased charging speeds, the OnePlus Buds will cap charging at 5v 1.5A to avoid damage to the 430mA Lithium Ion battery inside the earbuds’ case that offers over 20 hours of extra battery life.
Combine that with the seven-hour charge OnePlus unveiled in a recent blog post, and you’re looking at close to 30 hours of playback before needing a charge – seven hours from the earbuds and 23 more from the case. The AirPods, on the other hand, only get about 24 hours when combined with their case.
‘OnePlus more thing…’
When Liu explained the feature to us, he emphasized that users charge their phones every night, but often only charge their headphones right before they use them – hence why it’s so important that the OnePlus Buds support Warp Charge.
What’s less important, Liu tells us, is that the true wireless earbuds support wireless charging right out of the box. “That would add to the cost of the earbuds,” Liu says.
While we weren’t given exact details around the price, our conversation with Liu about the earbuds suggest something more affordable than the Apple AirPods or Google Pixel Buds – potentially under $99/£99. We'll find out for sure on July 21, when the Buds are fully unveiled alongside the new OnePlus Nord smartphone.
Whether that guess turns out to be right remains to be seen, but even without a crazy price, Warp Charge and a 30-hour battery life could make the OnePlus Buds a stiff competitor for the Apple AirPods.
