Motorola today launched its new flagship “Moto X” smartphone, the first device Google has launched under the brand after acquiring the company and taking it in a new direction. We already knew a lot about the device leading up to today’s event, but now we have all the details on specs and the many customization options that Motorola is hoping will help differentiate the device. With all the rumors of a next-gen iPhone possibly landing in multiple colors, it will be interesting to see if Google has any success with the Moto X customization strategy– Motorola is providing up to 32 color combinations (2 on the front, and 16 on the back) and around 2000 total customization options through a new online tool called “Moto Maker....

On this page, we have shared the download link and guide to install the Motorola XT2128-3 (Moto G20, codenamed java) firmware flash file using the fastboot method. Here you will find all stock firmware zip files for all the supported regions with Motorola G20 XT2128-3. If you are someone who wants to restore the device back to factory firmware, then this guide is for you. By using this guide, you can fix certain software-related issues such as hard brick, soft brick, WiFi, or Bluetooth issue, fix lag or stutter or even you can downgrade the device anytime....

Magic: The Gathering’s newest banned list updates have completely changed the dynamic of the Modern format, thanks to a new announcement from Wizards of the Coast that saw major changes made to both Magic’s most popular eternal format and the long-ailing Vintage. Magic: The Gathering has been going through a period known as “Hogaak Summer” in Modern, thanks to the over-powered Hogaak, the Arisen Necropolis decks that have been completely dominating tournaments since Modern Horizons released earlier this year....

Alongside the first reviews of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, we’ve also gotten closer looks at the new MagSafe Duo Charger and the iPhone 12 Leather Sleeve with MagSafe today. The $129 MagSafe Duo and $129 Leather Sleeve don’t yet have release dates, but these reviews provide some notable details on Apple’s pricey accessories. TechCrunch’s Matthew Panzarino writes that the MagSafe Duo Charger “works as advertised,” allowing you to charge your iPhone and Apple Watch with a single accessory:...

Twitter has today made a major update to its Twitter app. Version 7.0 not only introduces visual changes designed to put the focus on content, it also includes three new features. The company says the changes were driven by user feedback … First, Like and Retweet counts update dynamically, so you can see instantly the engagement generated by a tweet. Second, you can add filters and stickers to your profile photo....

A few months ago, I reviewed the Neuron Explorer kit from Makeblock. I really enjoyed getting to use it and we’ve since implemented it in our STEM lab at my school. The folks from Makeblock sent me their latest kit for review, and I’ve spent the past few weeks building things to see what I thought. Here’s my review of the Makeblock Motionblock. About Making The Grade: Every Saturday, Bradley Chambers publishes a new article about Apple in education....

Apple has improved shipping times on several iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models ahead of the holidays, especially in the 16 GB range. The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 previously required 7 to 10 days to ship after being ordered, but that number has now dropped to just 5 to 7 days. Shipping times for the 64 and 128 GB models remains unchanged, however. The 16 GB iPhone 6 Plus also saw an improvement, with the larger model now shipping in just 7 to 10 days....

It has long been suspected that Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie would have some sort of presence in the Avengers: Endgame, and Marvel is finally confirming her role in the movie. After capturing Thor and turning him over to the Grandmaster in Thor: Ragnarok, Valkyrie switched sides and became a key ally to the God of Thunder in the battle against Hela. Together, Thor, Hulk, Valkyire, Loki, Heimdall, and gladiators from Sakaar saved the people of Asgard....

[Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Inhumans Vs. X-Men #0-2.] The war for survival is now underway in the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe. After exhausting every possible option during the nearly year-long truce that followed the tragic events of Death of X, the X-Men find themselves out of time as the planet about to become inhospitable for their ilk. The only way to keep the Terrigen clouds – which bring life to their Inhuman compatriots – from saturating the Earth is to destroy the final remaining mist....

After the huge success of the second season of the dark fantasy anime The Promised Neverland, it’s a good time to take a look back and review its cast of characters and their varied personalities. By using the Myers-Briggs® types, this classification of personalities helps weigh the strengths, weaknesses, functions, and motivations of each type. The way that the characters fold into each other is essential to the plot of the anime....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is showing no signs of stopping, as it’s just getting started on its upcoming fourth phase. With more than 20 movies under its belt and more to still come, the MCU isn’t close to running out of stories to tell. While many stories and characters made it to the big screen, it goes without saying that a lot of other ideas and first drafts had to be scrapped....

Thanks to their constant nods to the source material, the MCU has found a lot of success by adapting some of the most action-packed, awesome, and fun comic books. Though not everything is a word-for-word adaptation, many elements from the comics still find their way into the movies, making discussion for fans all the better. However, while some of the MCU’s creative liberties have proven to work in their favor, other decisions have definitely brought them down....

MediaTek is a possible alternative modem manufacturer Apple is considering for future iPhones. Amidst its disputes with Qualcomm over patent royalties, Apple has turned to Intel to reduce Qualcomm’s market share over iPhone modems. However, it has been reported that Apple is also considering to bring MediaTek onboard as a second supplier. Digitimes says that Apple is yet to commit to orders with MediaTek. For the 2018 iPhone lineup, Apple is currently expected to source about 70% of modems from Intel, with Qualcomm receiving the minor share of orders....

“This year’s Zune hardware is Windows Phone 7”, says the Zune head. The Zune team head debunked yesterday’s report about the Zune’s demise. Dave McLauchlan, senior business development manager for Zune, insisted that the iPod didn’t kill the Zune in a semi-official statement posted to the AnythingButiPod forums. He reminded that “all consumer electronics products have a lifespan, and the Zune HD is 18 months old” while promising new apps and games....

Microsoft and Facebook have announced that they will be changing the pistol emoji from a realistic-looking handgun to a water pistol. Google yesterday made the same decision, all following the lead Apple set two years ago … Apple swapped out the pistol emoji for a water pistol in iOS 10 back in 2016. Apple had also led the way in opposing a proposal to add a rifle character. Samsung and Twitter both followed Apple’s example earlier this year, and Google’s decision yesterday left Facebook and Microsoft the only remaining big tech holdouts....

1. Microsoft confirms server misconfiguration led to 65,000+ companies’ data leak This week marks the second month of bad news for Microsoft, who, after seeing cybercriminals compromise its Exchange Servers last month, saw an unintentional endpoint misconfiguration expose the information of thousands of customers. The Windows creator did not reveal the extent of the data leak, but SOCRadar says it affects more than 65,000 firms in 111 countries, with the exposure amounting to 2....

Important: Microsoft has recently reorganized the Insider program. The Fast ring is now known as the Dev Channel. The Slow ring is now known as the Beta Channel and Release Preview ring is now known as the Release Preview Channel. Some of the new features in today’s release include Theme-aware tiles in Start. “We are freshening up the Start menu with a more streamlined design that removes the solid color backplates behind the logos in the apps list and applies a uniform, partially transparent background to the tiles,” writes Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc....

According to Microsoft: “This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or goes to an untrusted webpage that contains embedded OpenType fonts.” The Microsoft Security advisory site provides additional details: Microsoft says it’s not aware of any customers being attacked yet, but because it released this patch today, the company appears to feel it’s potentially a serious problem....

Windows 10 19H1 Preview Build 18346 Here is a look at the list of general changes, improvements, and fixes that you can expect in today’s build: We fixed an issue which caused the Bluetooth Hands-Free audio driver to hang.We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders not being able to access the Quests section of the Feedback Hub.We fixed an issue that could cause Settings to crash if you clicked “Pick your insider settings” button under Windows Insiders Program Settings....

Microsoft has announced today that it is updating its Microsoft Store revenue sharing agreement. The company says that starting immediately, developers will keep 95 percent of app revenue, while Microsoft will take the remaining 5 percent. There is, however, some fine print worth noting. First and foremost, Microsoft says that in order for developers to lock-in the full 95 percent, the user must have downloaded the app through a direct URL....