OnwardMobility shutdown means BlackBerry revival isn't happening

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Startup OnwardMobility hoped to bring back the BlackBerry brand through a 5G-equipped Android device. But the company has announced its shutdown on its site. "It is with great sadness that we announce that OnwardMobility will be shutting down, and we will no longer be proceeding with the development of an ultra-secure smartphone with a physical keyboard," the company wrote in a statement on its website.

There have been reports before about the BlackBerry project being cancelled, but there was speculation OnwardMobility would still develop a keyboard-equipped 5G Android phone without the BlackBerry name. But now that isn't going to happen. It didn't mention why they didn't push through. But as The Verge pointed out, it wouldn't have been easy to enter the smartphone business amid a global chip shortage.

YouTube adds a live ring indicator to show when a channel is live streaming

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YouTube is taking a page from social media sites like TikTok and Instagram. The company adds a new ring around profile photos of channels that are currently live streaming. The word Live is also seen at the bottom of the picture, allowing you to jump into its live content by tapping on the avatar.

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Capcom's 'Street Fighter 6' is coming

In honour of the franchise's 35th anniversary, Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6 is coming. The trailer doesn't show what gameplay is like, but it does suggest the game is getting a more realistic art style than previous titles. The developer promises to release more information this summer.

Aside from the Street Fighter 6 teaser, Capcom is also launching the Capcom Fighting Collection, which brings together 10 of its fighting games. It'll be playable on the PlayStation 4, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. 

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Google confirms the Nest Cam and Doorbell won't charge in freezing weather

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Don't subject the battery-equipped Nest Doorbell and Cam to extreme cold weather. Google recently published a support document saying the lithium-ion battery in the Google Nest Doorbell and Cam won't charge at "temperatures below freezing." The company said the battery versions of this device can work at temperatures as low as minus four degrees Fahrenheit/minus 20 degrees Celsius, but the batteries must have a charge in them. Google also warns that the batteries might drain faster in cold weather, potentially halved when the devices are near their operating limit.

Google recommends you bring in the Nest Doorbell and Cam indoors in these situations. The warmer the battery gets, the faster it will charge. The Home app can let you know when to bring in the device. It'll display a notice that says "Charging paused" or "Charging slowly," with a lengthy estimated charging time. You should bring it in when you see that.

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