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Street Racing expeditions of Forza Street are no longer limited to the landscape of Windows 10 as Microsoft is bringing the title over to mobile platforms.

Forza Street will launch on 5 May 2020 and those that play will be given a free in-game Founders Pack that grants you the 2017 Ford GT and some bonus virtual credits and gold.

Forza is a series of simulation racing video games for Xbox consoles and Microsoft Windows published by Xbox Game Studios. The franchise is primarily divided into two series; the original Forza Motorsport series developed by American developer Turn 10 Studios, which focuses on primarily professional-style track racing events and series around various tracks both real and fictional, and the Forza Horizon series mainly developed by British developer Playground Games, which revolves around a fictional racing and music festival called the “Horizon Festival” and features open world environments set in fictional representations of real world areas in which players may freely roam and participate in racing events.

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The Founders Pack will contain the 2017 Ford GT along with some in-game credits and gold. The reward will be available in the in-game message centre, allowing players to collect and upgrade cars.

Microsoft has announced that Forza Street is launching on Android and iOS on May 5. Pre-registrations for Forza Street is limited to Android users via Google Play Store and Galaxy Store. Xbox Live users can already start building their car collection on Windows 10 and all the progress will carry over to the Forza Street app at launch. Forza Street seems to be less meticulous compared to other Forza titles. The mobile title will feature shorter races and emphasize mostly on collecting and upgrading cars.

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Coffee is one of the world’s most widely used drink with more than 400 billion cups consumed annually. This is enjoyed as part of a safe, balanced diet and coffee drinking is pleasurable experience plays a key role in many cultures around the world, offering an opportunity to interact with friends, family, and colleagues.

Different types of coffee are brewed from different uses of coffee beans and coffee-makers , which tend to have flavor characteristics that have been affected by geography and topography. There are many choices of coffee beans, ranging from dark Colombian roast to light Italian roast. The type of coffee bean used determines the type of coffee that is being brewed. Most people enjoy coffee with cream and sugar, but there are always some brave people out there who enjoy coffee as it is: plain black.

Any coffee lover would agree that the method you use to brew your beans makes all the difference in aroma, texture, freshness and taste that you end up in your cup. The coffee brewing process you use can even assess the nutritional benefits and the amount of antioxidants in your coffee, and can even contribute to minimise your exposure to the harmful chemicals that occur with such coffee brewing techniques. However, one of the easiest ways of brewing a wonderful cup of coffee is by using a coffee maker.

There are not many people on earth who don’t use coffee machines. Every single person has a coffee machine that loves coffee. Coffee beverages are a regular routine for the citizens of every modern town. Just millions of people drink coffee every day in the United States. Hence, every coffee lover wants their perfect coffee. And everyone needs to use their coffee machine.

Types of coffee machines

1. Drip Coffee Makers (Electric)
   Also known as drip coffee makers or drip coffee pots, drip coffee brewers heat water and distribute it evenly and gradually through ground coffee beans. Installation couldn’t be any simpler in most situations. All you need to do is fill your coffee maker with water, filter and coffee beans, push a button and you’re good to go.
2. Thermal Coffee Makers (Electric)
   Work like drip coffee brewers, however with the unique benefits of brewing your coffee in an insulated thermal carafe. This keeps your coffee hot for hours without continuing to cook; your coffee as it rests on a heated surface, which can ultimately lead to a thick, bitter brew.
3. Espresso Machines (Electric)
   An espresso machine brews coffee by pushing pressurised water near its boiling point through a
   puck; of ground coffee and a filter to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso.While home espresso machines can cost a little more than other types of household brewers and can tend to be more tricky and labor-intensive, it might be worth it to the hard- boiled espresso lover if you get your technique right and succeed in obtaining rich, delicious brews like your favorite coffee shop.
4. Percolators (Electric)
   The coffee percolator is a type of pot used to brew coffee by continuously rolling the boiling or almost boiling brew through the grounds using gravity until the required strength is reached.
5. Siphon Coffee Makers (Electric)
   Also classified as vacuum pot coffee makers, they may not be very practical for daily use due to their many fragile parts and the extraordinary amount of time and labor involved in brewing each pot. A lot of siphon pot users swear by the exceptionally great- coffee they make.
6. French Press Coffee Makers (Manual)
   A French press coffee maker is used to make a steep brew of coffee. What makes the French press special is the method in which the grounds remain in contact with the water throughout the entire brewing cycle. It uses a metal mesh filter. This helps all the flavor oils of the coffee to make it into your cup, as opposed to being stuck in a paper filter during the brewing process.
7. AeroPress (Manual)
   An AeroPress looks like a giant syringe and helps the user to make exceptionally smooth espresso-like coffee without an expensive and cumbersome machine. The AeroPress is easy to use, easy to clean and compact enough to take with you on your journey.
8. Cold Brew Coffee Makers (Manual)
   Cold Brew Coffee Maker introduces the cold-brew process to your kitchen, offering smooth, low-acid coffee without a coffee drive. Only add the coffee grounds to the brewing jar and fill the top of the coffee maker top with water.  The cold brew coffee maker ensures that the water is uniformly dispersed over the coffee beans. Also called "cold water extract," cold brewed coffee can be diluted and poured over ice or heated like standard coffee.
9. Vietnamese Coffee Makers (Manual)
   If you want a sweet and cold coffee over ice, this might be a coffee brewer for you. Vietnamese coffee usually requires the addition of condensed milk or cream and sugar to create a great cup of thick, sweet iced coffee.
10. Moka Pot Coffee Makers (stovetop)
    It’s an easy and cost-effective alternative to a full-blown home espresso machine. It produces a thick, rich and tasty brew that goes well with creamers, flavored syrups or frothy steamed milk. The Moka pot is also a popular brewing tool for campers who enjoy brewing on a camping stove or over a fire.

Steps to use a coffee maker

• Add a coffee filter in the filter basket. Many coffee makers come with a mesh filter of their own. It is typically the easiest and most environmentally friendly option. Use the patented filter of the coffee maker instead of the paper one.
• Measure the coffee. The stronger coffee you want, the more coffee you are going to have to put in the tank. Depending on your coffee machine and the type of coffee you produce, the ratio of coffee to water can vary.
• Add enough water to make your coffee. You may use the measuring lines on the coffee pot or on the side of the coffee maker to measure.
• Plug in the coffee maker and switch it on. Some coffee makers start brewing coffee automatically, while others have a manual setup.
• Allow the coffee to fully get brewed before pouring it into your coffee mug. Some coffee makers have a pause setting that lets you pause the brewing process and fill a cup until it’s done.

Best coffee makers in India

1. Morphy Richards Fresco Espresso Coffee Maker
2. CoffeezaLattiso Coffee Making Machine
3. TecnoraClassico TCM107M Coffee Maker
4. Philips HD7431/20 Coffee Maker
5. Black + Decker BXCM1201IN Drip Coffee Maker
6. Preethi Cafe Zest CM210 Coffee Maker
7. Instacuppa French Press Coffee Maker
8. Cafe JEI French Press Coffee Maker and Tea Maker
9. 3D Creations Coffee Machine
10. Nescafe E Smart Coffee Maker

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• Adobe co-founder Charles M. Geschke has retired
• The company appoints senior business leader Simon Tate as president of its Asia Pacific (APAC) operations
• Adobe will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on 9 April 2020

Adobe on Monday informed that company co-founder Charles M. Geschke has decided not to stand for re-election to the board of directors at the company’s annual meeting on 9 April 2020. Dr. Geschke will retire immediately after the meeting, the company said.

He will become a director emeritus and will continue to participate in board activities, the company further said.

Dr. Geschke

Dr. Geschke co-founded Adobe in 1982 with Dr. John Warnock, a colleague from Xerox. Their first product was Adobe PostScript, pivotal technology that sparked the desktop publishing revolution. Over their next 40 years at Adobe, they were instrumental in technologies that have fundamentally changed how people create and communicate around the world.

Dr. Geschke was chief operating officer of Adobe from December 1986 to July 1994 and president from April 1989 until his retirement in April 2000. He served as chairman of the board with Dr. Warnock from September 1997 to January 2017. In recognition of their technical achievements, Dr. Geschke and Dr. Warnock were awarded the prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation; the Computer Entrepreneur Award from the IEEE Computer Society; and the American Electronics Association Medal of Honor.

“When Chuck and I started Adobe, we wanted to create a place where we would want to work. We wanted to develop innovative software and create a culture that empowered employees to be their best. We could never have imagined that Adobe would become what it is today—one of the world’s leading software companies,” shared Adobe CEO, co-founder and former chairman John Warnock.

Fresh off the heels of his retirement, Software giant on Wednesday appointed senior business leader Simon Tate as president of its Asia Pacific (APAC) operations. Tate has previously spent six years as APAC Senior Vice President at Salesforce, responsible for all market segments, geographies and products during his tenure.

In his new role, Tate will lead Adobe”s business across the region, reporting to Paul Robson, president, International, Adobe, the company said in a statement.

Simon Tate

“I”m excited to welcome him to the team. His innovative customer approach is the perfect match for Adobe in APAC,” said Robson.

Tate has worked with brands like SAP, Dell/EMC and Hummingbird during his 25-year long career.

“Across APAC, digital transformation is an executive mandate and I”m excited to work with business leaders across the region as they adapt to the experience economy,” said Tate.

Adobe Experience Platform, the foundation of Adobe Experience Cloud, is the industry’s first purpose-built CXM platform, enabling personalised customer experiences in real-time at scale.

Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) also announced that it will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on 9 April 2020, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time.

In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, Adobe, like many other companies and events, will hold its annual stockholder meeting virtually. The company is ensuring necessary measures to protect the health and well-being of the company’s employees and stockholders.

As described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting, stockholders are able to participate if:

• They were stockholders as of the close of business on Feb. 12, 2020.

• They hold a legal proxy for the 2020 Annual Meeting.

To be admitted to the 2020 Annual Meeting, enter the control number found on the proxy card, voting instructions form or the notice that was previously received.

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Sony has unveiled the controller for PlayStation 5: the DualSense, which marks the biggest departure for Sony’s controller design in its over 25-year history of PlayStation consoles.

SIE president and CEO Jim Ryan, to the community, shared in an official blog that  “DualSense marks a radical departure from our previous controller offerings and captures just how strongly we feel about making a generational leap with PS5. The new controller, along with the many innovative features in PS5, will be transformative for games – continuing our mission at PlayStation to push the boundaries of play, now and in the future. To the PlayStation community, I truly want to thank you for sharing this exciting journey with us as we head toward PS5’s launch in Holiday 2020. We look forward to sharing more information about PS5, including the console design, in the coming months.”

The new controller has some big changes on the inside too: the previously announced haptic feedback (replacing the old rumble technology in previous controllers) and the new “adaptive triggers” that can adjust the resistance of the triggers for different gameplay effects. There’s also an integrated microphone, a first for Sony’s controllers, along with a (long-overdue) USB-C port. And of course, there’s the new two-tone color scheme (similar in style to the PSVR) and an overhauled design that gives a more rounded shape to the grips and face buttons.

From the front, the controller truly looks nothing like the PS4 or even the PS3 controller. However, when closely observed, few things here and there have been included for easing the migration of players from PS4 to the PS5 including the symmetrical layout of thumbsticks, the clicky touchpad  and so on.  Sony has put two LED light lines on the front, next to the trackpad which will help for better gaming experience and aesthetically looks more appealing. The grips on the PS4 have been changed a bit too and it comes with a built-in mic. Also it has USB-C port for charging and syncing the controller with the console

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