Microsoft And Amazon Are Putting Cortana And Alexa On One Device

ho could have become one of the biggest rivals are now on the verge of becoming friends. An unanticipated partnership between Microsoft and Amazon would put their digital assistants Cortana and Alexa on one device. Don’t act surprised in the future if you find yourself uttering “Cortana, open Alexa” or “Alexa, open Cortana” on your […]

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Microsoft And Amazon Are Putting Cortana And Alexa On One Device
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Bodhi Linux 4.3.0 Lightweight Operating System Released In 3 Flavors — Download Here

Short Bytes: The developers of Bodhi Linux have released Bodhi 4.3.0. Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, this release is powered by Linux kernel 4.11. Please note that this isn’t a feature release and the existing users don’t need to perform a re-installation. The new users can visit the project’s website and choose from 3 flavors. […]

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Bodhi Linux 4.3.0 Lightweight Operating System Released In 3 Flavors — Download Here
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Skype Makes Coding Interviews Easier With New Real-Time Code Editor

riting code in online interviews is as tedious as it sounds. While various real-time code editors are available, switching between the interviewer’s call and the code editor is quite irritating. Skype is probably the most popular video calling platform used by recruiters for their interview process. Microsoft’s popular offering has previewed a new feature that combines […]

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Skype Makes Coding Interviews Easier With New Real-Time Code Editor
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A Computer Program Has Written The Next Game of Thrones Book — Read The Chapters Here

Short Bytes: A computer programmer has trained a recurrent neural network for writing the chapters of next Game of Thrones book, i.e., The Winds Of Winter. The network has predicted first five chapters of the book and shared it on GitHub. The programmer starts each chapter by giving it a “prime” word to start with. […]

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A Computer Program Has Written The Next Game of Thrones Book — Read The Chapters Here
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Most Reliable Hard Drive Your Money Can Buy — Seagate vs. Toshiba vs. WDC vs. HGST

 Short Bytes: Cloud storage provider Backblaze has released their hard drive failure stats for Q2 2017. These Most Reliable Hard Drive stats act as a pretty good indicator of the hard drive reliability. In the popular 3TB category, HGST has turned out to be the winner. A similar trend has also been observed in the 4TB category.  […]

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Most Reliable Hard Drive Your Money Can Buy — Seagate vs. Toshiba vs. WDC vs. HGST
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After 12 Years, YouTube’s Logo Has Changed For The First Time | New Features Are Here

t was in 2005 when the video “Me at the Zoo” was uploaded on a new website. Fast forward 12 years later, and we see YouTube, probably the world’s largest video sharing service. In an announcement made yesterday, YouTube revealed some significant changes implemented across various platforms where the service exists. Also Read: What Is A […]

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After 12 Years, YouTube’s Logo Has Changed For The First Time | New Features Are Here
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What Is A “Certified Android Device”? Google Tells How Can You Spot One

n the ecosystem of devices running Google’s mobile operating system, “Certified Android Device” is the new buzzword introduced by the company. As an effort to build users’ trust on the manufacturers and their Android devices, the certification assures that the Android devices they’re purchasing are checked for compatibility and doesn’t include anything malicious. At the center […]

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What Is A “Certified Android Device”? Google Tells How Can You Spot One
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How “Right To Privacy As A Fundamental Right” Will Impact Cyber Security In India?

ast week, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark verdict, ruled that the Indian citizens have a fundamental right to privacy. The key highlights of the judgment, which originates from the guarantee of life and personal liberty in Article 21 of the Constitution, are as follows: Life and personal liberty are inalienable, which are inseparable […]

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How “Right To Privacy As A Fundamental Right” Will Impact Cyber Security In India?
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Google Deletes 300 Apps Fueling A Play Store-Powered Android DDoS Botnet “WireX”

assive DDoS attacks on websites and company networks are mostly associated with IoT devices. These next-gen techs serve as an easy to source inventory for the hackers when creating gigantic botnets. But in the recent past, a more common breed of devices popularized by the name Android has become an apparently soft target. Google recently deleted […]

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Google Deletes 300 Apps Fueling A Play Store-Powered Android DDoS Botnet “WireX”
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Movidius Myriad X VPU — Intel Launches World’s 1st SoC With Dedicated Neural Compute Engine

Short Bytes: Intel’s subsidiary Movidius has just unveiled Myriad X Visual Processing Unit (VPU). The company claims it to be the first VPU with a dedicated Neural Computer Engine that can power intelligent devices like autonomous drones, robots, etc. It combines imaging capabilities with high-performance deep learning on the same chip. ovidius, now an Intel subsidiary, was acquired […]

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Movidius Myriad X VPU — Intel Launches World’s 1st SoC With Dedicated Neural Compute Engine
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How To Play Chrome Dinosaur Game While Being ONLINE? Can I Download It?

Short Bytes: Chrome Dinosaur game is undoubtedly too addictive. But, did you know that you can play this T-Rex game while being online? The game’s source code has been extracted from open source Chromium to create different online versions of the game. You can also play it while remaining online by doing some tweaks in Chrome […]

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How To Play Chrome Dinosaur Game While Being ONLINE? Can I Download It?
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“Vroom” Is Researchers’ Answer To ‘Blazing Fast Internet’, Loads Pages 50% Faster

Short Bytes: Vroom is a piece of smart software developed by the researcher at University of Michigan and MIT. It is designed to reduce the time required for mobile devices to load web pages by making changes at the architecture level. During the tests, the researchers have observed the pages loading almost two times faster. robably […]

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“Vroom” Is Researchers’ Answer To ‘Blazing Fast Internet’, Loads Pages 50% Faster
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Why Is Tux “Broken” Today? Is Linux Kernel Not Feeling Well?

f you search Linux kernel today and look for Linux mascot Tux on the search result page, you’ll notice something unusual. The Google card showed along with the results features a little distorted logo of Tux (Read Tux origin story here). Why is it so? Is our beloved Tux not feeling okay? Before going ahead […]

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Why Is Tux “Broken” Today? Is Linux Kernel Not Feeling Well?
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Hyperloop Crosses 200MPH, Three Teams Fought For The Best Pod Design

Short Bytes: WARR Hyperloop, a team based out of Germany took the Hyperlood Pod’s speed to another level during a competition that happened on Sunday. Their carbon fiber Pod crossed 200MPH mark and defeated other two finalists by a considerable edge. It could be possible that the Pods could break 310MPH mark in the future. ermany’s […]

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Hyperloop Crosses 200MPH, Three Teams Fought For The Best Pod Design
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Sarahah App Keeps Uploading Yours Email And Phone Contacts For A Feature That Doesn’t Exist

Short Bytes: The anonymous feedback app Sarahah has been in controversies since its popularity exploded. After the allegations of cyber bullying, a security researcher has found that Sarahah keeps uploading your email and phone contacts to its servers. This action is surprising as the app doesn’t make any apparent use of the contacts. The app’s […]

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Sarahah App Keeps Uploading Yours Email And Phone Contacts For A Feature That Doesn’t Exist
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Game of Thrones Leak Timeline — Has GOT Season 7 Episode 7 Leaked?

Has Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7 Leaked? We only have reports of the leak of the detailed overview of Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7, which is titled “The Dragon and the Wolf”. At the time of the publication of this article, the Season Finale Episode has not leaked. Game of Thrones Season […]

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Game of Thrones Leak Timeline — Has GOT Season 7 Episode 7 Leaked?
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LG G4/G5 — A Ticking Time Bomb Or Worthwhile Investment?

Short Bytes: After being cornered into admitting that a selection of their phones contained manufacturer defects en masse, LG found themselves facing a class action lawsuit in the US. The lawsuit has now grown both geographically as it becomes recognized in other nations, as well as the variety of models now receiving coverage for the […]

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LG G4/G5 — A Ticking Time Bomb Or Worthwhile Investment?
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Microsoft Wants To Make AI Faster Than AI, Launches New “Brainwave” Hardware

Short Bytes: Microsoft has unveiled its new real-time hardware architecture, codenamed “Brainwave,” specifically designed for Deep Learning. With the growing number of applications based on Deep Learning such as voice synthesis, Image style transfer, etc., Brainwave is a boon for AI-based services. roject Brainwave (Via: Microsoft) is a new deep learning acceleration platform that Microsoft […]

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Microsoft Wants To Make AI Faster Than AI, Launches New “Brainwave” Hardware
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This Evil App Is Helping Hackers Create Android Ransomware Without Coding

Short Bytes: According to a report, a Chinese Android ransomware creation kit is being spread on hacking forums and Chinese social networking websites. The app doesn’t need any coding skills to generate a ransomware variant on the device itself. The hacker simply needs to make a one-time payment to be able to create unlimited variants. The readers […]

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This Evil App Is Helping Hackers Create Android Ransomware Without Coding
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Filmora Scrn Review: A Simple And Efficient Screen Recorder For You

ust like playing a music file or taking screenshots, recording desktop screen is a basic task for many of us. Without a doubt, it’s the perfect way to illustrate anything on a computer or smartphone. There are tons of popular YouTube channels who are able to earn their livelihood by making screen recorded tutorials. This […]

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Filmora Scrn Review: A Simple And Efficient Screen Recorder For You
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Google’s Latest Search Feature Lets You Find Out If You’re Depressed

Short Bytes: Google has added a new feature to its mobile search result. Now, if you’ll search “clinical depression” or other depression-related terms on Google Mobile, you’ll see an option to check if you’re depressed by taking an online test. Google has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to bring this clinically validated […]

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Google’s Latest Search Feature Lets You Find Out If You’re Depressed
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Finale Detailed Overview Leaked: Will The Complete Episode Leak Soon?

t’s not surprising that information related to another Game of Thrones episode has appeared online. Earlier, we reported that something about GOT S07E07 is on its way. A Reddit user Teamkhaleesi claims to have sourced Game of Thrones Season 7 Finale detailed outline, which could be very much similar to the final script. In his post, […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Finale Detailed Overview Leaked: Will The Complete Episode Leak Soon?
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What Are Some Android P Name Predictions? We Found 14 Desserts

e just saw the release of Android 8.0 Oreo, and the mobile operating system would be arriving soon on Pixel devices and later on other smartphones. While most of us would think it’s too early, I suggest, we should start making guesses about the next Android, i.e., Android P. I am not talking about the […]

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What Are Some Android P Name Predictions? We Found 14 Desserts
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Happy 26th Birthday, Linux!

Short Bytes: This week we are celebrating the 26th birthday of Linux. Created by Linus Torvalds, this open source project has emerged as one of the world’s most successful software projects. With time, Linux kernel is changing with an insane 7.71 patches per hour and more developers are contributing to it. oday, on 25th August, Linux has turned 26 […]

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Happy 26th Birthday, Linux!
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Librem 5 Is An Open Source, Linux-powered Smartphone To Protect Your Privacy

Short Bytes: Privacy-focused hardware maker Purism is here with its Librem 5 smartphone. It runs PureOS (an open source Debian GNU/Linux derivative) and other Linux-based operating systems. The phone puts an extra emphasis on providing an encrypted and open experience to users. Purism has launched a crowdfunding campaign to gather support and funds for Librem […]

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Librem 5 Is An Open Source, Linux-powered Smartphone To Protect Your Privacy
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Did CIA Created Tool To Spy On NSA, FBI, And Homeland Security? New Vault7 Leak Reveals

t the latest, Wikileaks has unearthed another CIA spying tool. So, what else the tool offers other than being a spyware? According to Wikileaks, the project called ExpressLane might have been used by CIA to tunnel data from their liaison services partners, back in 2009. The spyware goes along with CIA’s liaison services, possibly offered […]

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Did CIA Created Tool To Spy On NSA, FBI, And Homeland Security? New Vault7 Leak Reveals
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This Facebook Messenger Malware Is Spreading On Windows, Linux, MacOS

Short Bytes: The researchers at Kaspersky Labs have uncovered a new Facebook Messenger malware. The malware fools people into clicking on malicious links and attempts to download adware. This campaign is targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux users–so, don’t click on any suspicious links sent by your friends. The researchers are still studying the attack and […]

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This Facebook Messenger Malware Is Spreading On Windows, Linux, MacOS
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Fappening 3.0 Continues: Private Pictures Of Dakota Johnson And Nicole Scherzinger Leaked

nother day has passed and another Fappening 3.0 leak has come to light. This time the Fifty Shades of Grey actress Dakota Johnson and Nicole Scherzinger’s private pictures have appeared online. The latest leak has been reported by Gossip Cop which appears to deliver a somewhat detailed description of the private intimate imagery. The website also reports about […]

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Fappening 3.0 Continues: Private Pictures Of Dakota Johnson And Nicole Scherzinger Leaked
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Happy 22nd Birthday Windows 95 — How Bill Gates Changed the Computing Forever

Short Bytes: Twenty-two years ago, Bill Gates changed the world. On August 24, 1995, Microsoft released Windows 95 for the general public, starting a desktop computing revolution that changed the way people used computers. There’s no denying  the fact that Windows 95 is responsible for shaping and guiding the Windows operating systems.  he advent of Windows 95 […]

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Happy 22nd Birthday Windows 95 — How Bill Gates Changed the Computing Forever
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New Features: Ubuntu 17.10 Will Ship With Indicator Applets And New Ubuntu Dock

Short Bytes: Ubuntu Desktop team is busy making the final transition to GNOME Shell and polishing the end user experience. To bring the best of both worlds, the team has added a new Ubuntu Dock and support for Indicator Applets. Ubuntu 17.10 will also come with the trash shortcut on the desktop. Ubuntu 17.10, codenamed Artful […]

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New Features: Ubuntu 17.10 Will Ship With Indicator Applets And New Ubuntu Dock
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Android O Bluetooth Issues Deprive Users From Wireless Music, No Fix Yet

or some users, the excitement of getting the latest Android update didn’t last for a long time. Google’s help forums are getting flooded with reports of Android O Bluetooth issues on Nexus and Pixel devices. Users have stated that they are having trouble with various devices including headphones, speakers, and car head units. The Bluetooth-related […]

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Android O Bluetooth Issues Deprive Users From Wireless Music, No Fix Yet
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Red Hat Says Goodbye to Btrfs — Is Stratis the Future?

Short Bytes: It wasn’t long ago that Red Hat was revering Btrfs and praising it as not only a viable storage solution, but an excellent one. Today, Btrfs is thought to pair very well with GlusterFS (a form of networked redundant storage) for data center use, and still an amazing solution for many other applications. Yet, […]

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Red Hat Says Goodbye to Btrfs — Is Stratis the Future?
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Has Game Of Thrones Season 8 Script Leaked Online? Here’s What We Know So Far

s Game of Thrones Season 7 Finale is approaching, we are getting all sorts of rumors and reports. While the hackers have already threatened HBO regarding GOT S07E07 leaks, the fans are eagerly waiting for the final Season 7 showdown and trying their best to avoid leaks. The GOT Season 7 finale will air on August […]

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Has Game Of Thrones Season 8 Script Leaked Online? Here’s What We Know So Far
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Launched With Dual Cameras And Infinity Display

fter the Note 7 debacle, people were wondering if Samsung would continue its Note brand or turn it into something else. Well, Samsung has decided to come back with a bigger fanfare. At its Unpacked 2017 event, Samsung launched Galaxy Note 8, the successor of Galaxy Note 7 aka “time-bomb.” This new flagship phone is […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Launched With Dual Cameras And Infinity Display
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How To Download And Install Windows 10 S? (Clean Installation ISO, Conversion, Trial)

What is Windows 10 S? How is it different? At an event in May 2017, Microsoft announced a new Windows 10 version, named Windows 10 S. It can be called a Windows 10 Pro with a locked-down mechanism that discourages the installation of any software unless it’s being downloaded from Windows Store. This new operating system […]

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How To Download And Install Windows 10 S? (Clean Installation ISO, Conversion, Trial)
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How To Create A Strong Password That’s Hard To Crack?

Short Bytes: One of the most important things to keep yourself safe online is having strong passwords. Created by using various methods, a hard to crack password should include everything from numbers to alphabets and special characters arranged in such a way that it’s simple for you but unimaginable for others. eeping strong passwords wasn’t […]

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How To Create A Strong Password That’s Hard To Crack?
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When Will My Phone Get Android O Update? – The Complete List

hen will Android O arrive on my phone? The answer to this question is somewhat uncertain at this point. Android O, Google’s Super Biscuit, had arrived two days ago. There is a lot of work to be done before the Android O update is pushed to smartphones and tablets. If we consider the pace of […]

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When Will My Phone Get Android O Update? – The Complete List
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First Picture Of SpaceX Spacesuit Is Here And Elon Musk Looks Amazing Wearing It

Short Bytes: SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk has shared the first picture of the SpaceX spacesuit. It’s being developed for NASA as a part of Commercial Crew Program. Musk shared the picture on Instagram and praised the functionality and looks of the suit. He also promised to share more pictures in the upcoming days. […]

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First Picture Of SpaceX Spacesuit Is Here And Elon Musk Looks Amazing Wearing It
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18 Great Android O Features Which Will Make Your Life Easier | What’s New In Android 8.0 Oreo?

reo is now a part of the Android family of mobile operating systems. Just like every subsequent Android version, Google has brought a load of features to Android O. Regarding look and feel, over the last few releases, the stock version of Android packs enough graphics and animations that most users might not feel the […]

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18 Great Android O Features Which Will Make Your Life Easier | What’s New In Android 8.0 Oreo?
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Chrome Enterprise vs. Chrome OS: What Is Chrome Enterprise? How Is It Better?

Short Bytes: Google has launched Chrome Enterprise, a new version of Chrome OS. It’s a specially crafted subscription service for the enterprise sector. Chrome Enterprise comes with management options for admins who can control different devices and ensure a better uniformity. With this move, Google is aiming to increase the adoption of Chromebooks in the business sector. […]

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Chrome Enterprise vs. Chrome OS: What Is Chrome Enterprise? How Is It Better?
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Is Fappening 3.0 Here? Private Pictures Of Miley Cyrus, Kristen Stewart, Tiger Woods Leaked

arlier this year, we reported about the widespread Fappening 2.0 leaks which affected multiple female celebrities, including the likes of Emma Watson, Amanda Seyfried, Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Alison Brie, etc. It was preceded by 2014’s iCloud leak which affected celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Kate Upton, etc. This leak was called the original Fappening […]

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Is Fappening 3.0 Here? Private Pictures Of Miley Cyrus, Kristen Stewart, Tiger Woods Leaked
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Android O vs iOS 11 Feature Comparison — What’s Hot, Who’s The Winner

oth iOS and Android were born around 8-9 years ago. With time, they have matured to become the most popular operating systems. Both Apple and Google are also fighting the smartphone war with the help of iPhone and Pixel devices. That’s why the annual releases of the new versions iOS and Android are always a […]

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Android O vs iOS 11 Feature Comparison — What’s Hot, Who’s The Winner
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How To Download And Install Android O Update Right Now?

Short Bytes: The latest Android version was launched by Google on August 21. If you’re the proud owner of a Google-made device, then the Android 8.0 OTA update for your device is on its way. It will be followed by the update for other brands in upcoming months. For the users who can’t wait, they can […]

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How To Download And Install Android O Update Right Now?
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Project Bisto: Google’s Is Making A Smart Headphone, APK Teardown Report

ne of the early beta build of the Google app, released in April, hinted about a new Google device in the making. Many thought, ‘Bisto’ might turn out to be different from phones or Home. And the latest beta Google App 7.10 reveal something along the similar lines. Spotted by 9to5Google in their APK teardown, […]

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Project Bisto: Google’s Is Making A Smart Headphone, APK Teardown Report
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How To Reset Windows 10 Password Using iSeePassword’s Windows Password Recovery Pro

rotecting your computer with some password is always recommended due to increasing attempts of hacking and data leakage these days. Putting this security layer on your computer will keep away any stranger or stroller who wants to steal your computer data and use it in evil ways. But if you tend to use long, safe, […]

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How To Reset Windows 10 Password Using iSeePassword’s Windows Password Recovery Pro
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Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake CPUs Will Need A New Motherboard, Leaks Suggest

Short Bytes: Intel’s 8th generation Coffee Lake CPUs will be released later this year. According to reports, these CPUs won’t work with current 200 series motherboards and the users would need an Intel’s 300 series chipset. On the other hand, AMD has promised to support AM4 boards for all CPUs until 2020. esterday, Intel unveiled its […]

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Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake CPUs Will Need A New Motherboard, Leaks Suggest
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Android 8.0 Oreo Officially Announced By Google

he successor of Android Nougat, which now runs on more than 10% of Android devices, is finally out in the bakery after a year’s wait. What is its name? Well, it’s Android Oreo. The layer of suspense regarding the name, which was unveiled just now at Eclipse 2017, was already recently thinned after an accidental leak appeared […]

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Android 8.0 Oreo Officially Announced By Google
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Fappening 2017: Danielle Lloyd’s Private Pictures Leaked Online After iCloud Hack

Aritish model Danielle Lloyd’s private pictures have leaked online on an X-rated website. As a result, Danielle, 33, had contacted police and reported the incident. For those who don’t know, Fappening is the name given to the leaks of private pictures of female celebrities. The original Fappening took place in 2014 when celebrities like Jennifer […]

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Fappening 2017: Danielle Lloyd’s Private Pictures Leaked Online After iCloud Hack
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8th Gen Intel Core Processors Officially Launched With 40% Performance Boost

Short Bytes: Intel has finally launched its first processors from 8th Generation Core family. Named Kaby Lake Refresh, these 4 new CPUs come with 40% performance improvement, four cores, and eight threads. The first machines powered by these CPUs will hit the market in September. It should be noted that, later, 8th generation will also […]

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8th Gen Intel Core Processors Officially Launched With 40% Performance Boost
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4 Best Tools To Display Linux Distribution Logo Art In Terminal

You might have come across pictures of Linux distribution logo art in the terminal. If you don’t know how to print your colorful Linux logo in your system, don’t worry. By using tools like screenFetch and Archey, you can create your colorful art in no time. All you need to do is run a couple of […]

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4 Best Tools To Display Linux Distribution Logo Art In Terminal
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Hey Geeks: Get A Job At Apple By Finding Hidden Postings On Their Website

he biggest tech companies have their rigorous recruitment process to assess the candidates and find if they are suitable for their companies. Working at Google, Facebook, and Apple is like the most people’s dream coming true. However, sometimes, they undertake secret and interesting ways to hire candidates. A couple of years ago, we told you about […]

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Hey Geeks: Get A Job At Apple By Finding Hidden Postings On Their Website
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Giving Your Phone To Repair Shop? Fake Replacement Parts Can Be Used To Hijack It

Short Bytes: If your smartphone screen or some other part is broken, you need to think twice before handing it over to some unauthorized service center. As per a new research, a hacker can implant a secret hardware in replacement parts to completely compromise your device security. Called chip-in-the-middle, this attack can be used to […]

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Giving Your Phone To Repair Shop? Fake Replacement Parts Can Be Used To Hijack It
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Finale Leak Is Coming Soon, Hackers Claim

he servers of HBO were compromised earlier this month when some unknown hackers broke into the company’s systems and stole as much as 1.5TB data. This hack was followed by the leaks of the stolen data in phases on online forums and website. In the most recent development, OurMine hackers, who weren’t associated with the original HBO […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Finale Leak Is Coming Soon, Hackers Claim
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Android O’s Official Name May Be Exactly What You Thought, Leak Reveals

oogle tries to turn up the curiosity levels for every Android release, mostly, the naming part. For Android O, people have their assumptions about what name it might carry. Many of them think the official name for Android O would be Oreo. But there are other possibilities as well, including Ontbijtkoek, Oliebol, Oatmeal Cookie, etc. According to a file […]

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Android O’s Official Name May Be Exactly What You Thought, Leak Reveals
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EU-Funded Open Source Service Helps You Sell Data And Protect Privacy

Short Bytes: PlusPrivacy is an open source service by OPERANDO consortium. The service aims to put various user privacy setting on one platform and let them control what data to share. The main attraction is a new feature called Privacy for Benefit which allows users to trade their data for money or some other benefit. […]

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EU-Funded Open Source Service Helps You Sell Data And Protect Privacy
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5 Best Android Ear Trainer Apps For Musicians

usicians often wonder if they will ever be able to guess the pitch or chord of music correctly. While it may seem hard for a beginner, developing such skills is indeed possible through ear training. Ear training imparts the ability to identify the basic elements of music such as: Chord recognition. Interval recognition. Functional pitch […]

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5 Best Android Ear Trainer Apps For Musicians
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Debian GNU/Linux Running On Mobile Devices Like PocketCHIP, Samsung Galaxy, ZeroPhone, & Pyra

Short Bytes: DebConf17 took place recently in Montréal, Canada. It witnessed a discussion and gathering of Debian developers who discussed Debian’s prospects on mobile devices and the ongoing work. At the conference, several Debian running devices were also shown. These devices included ZeroPhone, Samsung Galaxy, etc. ebian is also called the universal operating system as […]

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Debian GNU/Linux Running On Mobile Devices Like PocketCHIP, Samsung Galaxy, ZeroPhone, & Pyra
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Apple Security Chip Decryption Key Exposed By Hacker, But It’s Still Secure

Short Bytes: The decryption key of an Apple security chip called Secure Enclave has been posted by a hacker called xerub. The chip handles all the security-related tasks on iDevices and prevents the CPU from accessing sensitive data. The decryption key gives access to the firmware image of the coprocessor on iPhone 5S. ecure Enclave Processor […]

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Apple Security Chip Decryption Key Exposed By Hacker, But It’s Still Secure
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Your “Innocent” USB Port Could Be Leaking Personal Data To Hackers

Short Bytes: The USB ports on your laptop or desktop computer can be used to steal your sensitive information. According to a latest finding by the researchers at the University of Adelaide, a ‘safe’ port can leak data to a compromised USB device connected to an adjacent port. The researchers have advised the users to […]

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Your “Innocent” USB Port Could Be Leaking Personal Data To Hackers
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Oracle Plans To Move Java EE To Open Source Community

Short Bytes: The release of Java EE 8 is expected to take place in the upcoming months. With this release, Oracle is also seeking to shift Java EE to some open source foundation. Oracle is thinking about this move to benefit Java EE’s development and bring changes as per industry needs. Red Hat has released […]

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Oracle Plans To Move Java EE To Open Source Community
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WiFi vs. Beacons — Which Is The Better Option For Location Based Services?

n important part of our smartphones is the different kinds of sensors that make your device ‘smart.’ Bring along some other technologies like satellite navigation and GPS, your smartphone starts communicating and sharing location details. With the increased traction in the Internet of Things field, the location services are even becoming more important. But, before […]

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WiFi vs. Beacons — Which Is The Better Option For Location Based Services?
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Motorola Is Creating Displays That Repair On Their Own After Breaking

umans have the capability to heal their wounds and bruises over time. Motorola, the company which made the world’s first mobile phone, thinks our electronic devices should do the same, self-heal. And as humans can’t self-heal all the injuries, the case of the electronic devices Motorola is talking about is the same. According to a […]

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Motorola Is Creating Displays That Repair On Their Own After Breaking
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What Is ‘ADB’ On Android And What Is Its True Purpose?

Short Bytes: ADB or Android Debug Bridge is a term that you’ve come across quite often. Every time you connect your device to your computer via cable, or if you browse around the ‘Developer Options,’ you will come across the term Android Debug Bridge or ADB for short, but what does it mean? And what […]

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What Is ‘ADB’ On Android And What Is Its True Purpose?
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How To Take Screenshot Of Windows 10 Login Screen And Lock Screen?

Short Bytes: Taking a screenshot in Windows or other operating systems is a pretty basic task. But, performing the same task on login screen or lock screen isn’t straightforward. However, by performing a tiny registry hack, you can add the Snipping Tool option on the login screen.  henever a person moves to a new operating […]

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How To Take Screenshot Of Windows 10 Login Screen And Lock Screen?
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Nokia 8 Is Here: Nokia’s First Android Flagship Smartphone

Short Bytes: Iconic phone-maker Nokia has launched its first Android flagship Nokia 8. Powered by Snapdragon 835 and 4GB RAM, this smartphone will hit the European markets in the coming months. Nokia 8 ships with Android 7.1.1 and Zeiss optics with a feature for simultaneous live streaming from both rear and front cameras.  okia’s comeback has now […]

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Nokia 8 Is Here: Nokia’s First Android Flagship Smartphone
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HBO Hacked AGAIN: Twitter And Facebook Accounts Of HBO & GOT Defaced

fter beating the hackers in the Game of Leaks by leaking the next unaired GOT episode, HBO has encountered another embarrassing moment. This time, the Time Warner-owned network’s social media accounts were hacked. The notorious group OurMine was the acting force responsible for the defacing. For those who don’t know, OurMine is a self-proclaimed security […]

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HBO Hacked AGAIN: Twitter And Facebook Accounts Of HBO & GOT Defaced
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SteamOS vs. Ubuntu vs. Windows 10: Which Is The Best Operating System For Gaming?

Short Bytes: Several operating systems have been developed for a broad range of purposes, but, currently, there are only three best operating systems for gaming: SteamOS, Ubuntu and Windows 10. Naturally, all three will have varied gaming performance between them, and it is our job to provide you with accurate information on which OS to […]

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SteamOS vs. Ubuntu vs. Windows 10: Which Is The Best Operating System For Gaming?
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Post 8th-Gen Ice Lake CPUs Based On 10nm+ Architecture Confirmed By Intel

Short Bytes: Intel has confirmed the upcoming post 8th-generation Ice Lake processors. These CPUs will be based on 10nm+ (iterated 10nm) architecture, with an expected release date of sometime in late 2018 or 2019. This confirmation is surprising because Intel is yet to announced the details of the first 10nm Cannon Lake chips.  ntel’s first […]

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Post 8th-Gen Ice Lake CPUs Based On 10nm+ Architecture Confirmed By Intel
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 Leaks Online After HBO Spain Airs Episode By Mistake

ust when you thought that things couldn’t get any worse for HBO and Game of Thrones executives, HBO Spain decided to take up the matter in its own hands by airing the complete GOT S07E06 episode. Facepalm! After HBO Nordic committed this blunder of broadcasting the next unaired Game of Thrones episode in Spain for […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 Leaks Online After HBO Spain Airs Episode By Mistake
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Solus 3 Linux Distro Released With New Features — Download Torrents & ISO Files Here

Short Bytes: The Solus Project team has released Solus 3 Linux distro. It’s the third edition after Solus adopted a rolling release model last year. Solus 3 is powered by Linux kernel 4.12.7, which promises improvements to AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel hardware. A notable change in Solus 3 comes in the form of support for […]

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Solus 3 Linux Distro Released With New Features — Download Torrents & ISO Files Here
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EaseUS Giveaway — Win Paid Products For Free In Seconds

aseUS, in collaboration with Fossbytes, is announcing a free giveaway of various EaseUS products for Windows operating system. EaseUS Free Giveaway EaseUS just turned 13 and this giveaway is being hosted as a way of giving back to users who have made EaseUS flourish all these years by using their products. Open to anyone, the […]

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EaseUS Giveaway — Win Paid Products For Free In Seconds
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MIT’s AI Can Potentially “Delete Buffering From Your Life”

Short Bytes: Pensieve is a neural network developed by the researchers at MIT’s CSAIL. It is designed to optimize video streaming using machine learning, picking up different algorithms according to the needs. The initial experiments have shown improved streaming experience with a 10 to 30 percent reduction in rebuffering of video streams. smooth streaming experience […]

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MIT’s AI Can Potentially “Delete Buffering From Your Life”
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4 Indians Arrested In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Leak Case

s a result of a combined operation by Cyber & PAW, Government of Maharashtra and the office of DCP (Cyber), Mumbai, four people have been arrested for allegedly leaking unaired Game of Thrones Season 7 episode. For those who don’t know, GOT S7E4, named The Spoils of War, was set to air in India on Star […]

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4 Indians Arrested In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Leak Case
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SpaceX Is ‘Sending A Linux-Powered Supercomputer To The Space’ For The First Time

Short Bytes: On August 14, 16:31 UTC, SpaceX’s Dragon Spacecraft will carry Hewlett-Packard’s supercomputer called Spaceborne Computer. This is being done as a part of an experiment to make computing devices capable enough to survive in space and assist humans in exploration. The launch will happen at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. paceX and HPE […]

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SpaceX Is ‘Sending A Linux-Powered Supercomputer To The Space’ For The First Time
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11 ‘Rules For Success’ Given To An Apple Employee On His 1st Day

Short Bytes: Huxley Dunsany, a former Apple solutions consultant, has recently shared Apple’s 11 “Rules for Success” which written on the back of his employee badge. These rules were given by John Brandon, the vice president of sales in the US and Pacific for Apple. These rules talked about being professional, making the most of the […]

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11 ‘Rules For Success’ Given To An Apple Employee On His 1st Day
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Cloud Backup vs Local Backup — Which Option Should I Choose To Protect My Data?

ith the rise of online businesses, the companies are realizing the importance of using a backup solution that can make sure that you are worriless in situations like data loss. It doesn’t matter what’s the size of your company, every business needs a backup solution. This also applies to the individual computing usage as our computers […]

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Cloud Backup vs Local Backup — Which Option Should I Choose To Protect My Data?
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1000+ Android Apps Are ‘Secret Spies’ Recording Your Data, Researchers Reveal

Short Bytes: Lookout Security has been running after the samples of SonicSpy malware. Around 1000 apps reported since February 2016. Google has recently deleted Soniac spyware which is one of the apps that managed to enter the Play Store. Soniac can record audio, steal call logs, send SMS and make calls, etc. and send it […]

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1000+ Android Apps Are ‘Secret Spies’ Recording Your Data, Researchers Reveal
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HBO Hackers Release More TV Show Episodes — No New Game Of Thrones Season 7 Material

he HBO hackers who have been notoriously leaking unaired TV show episodes and their scripts are acting well on their promise of continuously releasing new material. In the latest wave, the hackers have released more content, but it didn’t include Game of Thrones Season 7 episodes. According to Reuters, the hackers have released the episodes […]

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HBO Hackers Release More TV Show Episodes — No New Game Of Thrones Season 7 Material
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Elon Musk’s AI Just “Wiped Out” World’s Best DOTA 2 Players

t’s not only Google’s AI that has the potential to defeat humans in their own game. Existing since 2015, OpenAI is also a name in the list of companies formed by our space-loving entrepreneur, Elon Musk. Their bot can also do wonders and embarrass humans. At an e-sports tournament hosted by Valve, OpenAI’s bot managed to defeat […]

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Elon Musk’s AI Just “Wiped Out” World’s Best DOTA 2 Players
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19 Tips And Tricks To Make Android Faster And Improve Performance

hat are the most common questions asked by Android users? Like, how to make Android faster? How to speed up my Android phone? Well, it’s every Android user’s dream that their phone defies all the limits of fluidity and quickness. But do you think it’s true? Could an Android device be made faster than what […]

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19 Tips And Tricks To Make Android Faster And Improve Performance
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HBO Offered Hackers $250,000 As A “Bug Bounty Reward”, Hackers Rejected

f you haven’t been living under a rock, you must be knowing about the ongoing HBO hack and Got leak. As it turns out, HBO bosses tried to pay off the hackers and stop them from leaking unreleased Game of Thrones Season 7 episodes, script, employee emails, and cast contact information. As reported by Variety, […]

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HBO Offered Hackers $250,000 As A “Bug Bounty Reward”, Hackers Rejected
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CIA Uses ‘CouchPotato’ To Record Video Streams From Security Cameras #Vault7

Short Bytes: Wikileaks’ second leak in the month of August is a CIA hacking tool called CouchPotoato which dates back to 2014. The tool can be controlled using the command line to extort footage from RTSP/H.264 video streams, mostly used for security cameras, and save them on a disk. e have seen a considerable amount of CIA […]

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CIA Uses ‘CouchPotato’ To Record Video Streams From Security Cameras #Vault7
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What Is Windows 10 Pro For Workstations? How Is This New Version Different & Better?

Short Bytes: Microsoft has announced a new edition of Windows 10. Named Windows 10 for Workstations, it has been designed for power users who aim to use Windows 10 on high-performance, server grade hardware. This new version comes with features like resilient file system, persistence memory, and faster file sharing. Windows 10 for Workstations is slated […]

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What Is Windows 10 Pro For Workstations? How Is This New Version Different & Better?
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 5 Script Appears To Be Fully Leaked On Reddit

ollowing the last week’s HBO hack that was responsible for the leak of unreleased episodes and scripts of TV shows like Game of Thrones Season 7, the HBO hackers threatened to leak more information and unaired material. The hackers also leaked the GOT Season 7 Episode 5 script to the media, along with the personal […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 5 Script Appears To Be Fully Leaked On Reddit
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YouTube Chat: How To Share Videos And Send Messages Without Leaving The App

Short Bytes: The YouTube apps for iOS and Android now include a new ‘Shared’ tab. It allows you to share YouTube videos with people and chat with them without leaving the app. The feature, which YouTube is testing since a year, eliminates the need of copying the video link and sharing it through some other […]

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YouTube Chat: How To Share Videos And Send Messages Without Leaving The App
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Most Popular Android Versions In August 2017 (Always Updated List)

Short Bytes: Every month, Google releases the Android versions usage share data on its developer portal. This data can give us a rough estimate of the most popular Android versions for the month. According to the Android usage share for March, Android Lollipop is still the most popular version of the Android operating system. he […]

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Most Popular Android Versions In August 2017 (Always Updated List)
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What Is Sarahah? How To Use This Viral ‘Anonymous’ Messaging App?

Short Bytes: Sarahah anonymous messaging app is currently one of the most popular apps on App Store. Created by a Saudi developer, Sarahah mobile app helps you discover your friends and co-workers and leave a feedback. You can also share your own profile link to invite “honest” feedback from others. While this app has garnered […]

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What Is Sarahah? How To Use This Viral ‘Anonymous’ Messaging App?
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Facebook’s “Watch” Streaming Service Launched

ack in May, we heard about Facebook building a new streaming platform to throw originals shows in front of the users of the blue network. Facebook also added a new Video tab in its Android and iOS apps. Now, building on the plans for their very own streaming service, Facebook has introduced ‘Watch’ which allows […]

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Facebook’s “Watch” Streaming Service Launched
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DNA Hacking: Malicious Code Written Into A DNA Strand Can Hack A Computer

Short Bytes: In a strange first, the researchers at the University of Washington have found a way to infect DNA strands with malicious code while DNA sequencing. When such an infected DNA interacts with a computer, the code could hack that system and take control. While hackers won’t be able to use such flaws in […]

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DNA Hacking: Malicious Code Written Into A DNA Strand Can Hack A Computer
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Terabytes Of Sensitive Data Of Fortunes 1000 Companies Accidentally Leaking Due To This “Feature”

Short Bytes: The data belonging to various top companies using Carbon Black’s Cb Response tool might be at risk, according to DirectDefense. The security firm was able to discover the data like cloud keys, usernames, customers data, etc. while it was being sent to third-party anti-virus multiscanner. Carbon Black later said that data is only transferred […]

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Terabytes Of Sensitive Data Of Fortunes 1000 Companies Accidentally Leaking Due To This “Feature”
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VulcanJS: Easiest Way To Build Full Stack Web Applications

Short Bytes: VulcanJS is a full stack toolkit based on React, Redux, Apollo GraphQL, and Meteor created by Sacha Greif. It allows a developer to make full stack apps easily and quickly using built-in User Accounts and Permissions, Auto Generated Forms and Schemas, Lots of Example Code and Boilerplate, Optimistic UI Updates and more. n 2012, […]

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VulcanJS: Easiest Way To Build Full Stack Web Applications
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8 Most Secure Linux Distros For Complete Privacy & Anonymity | 2017 Edition

Short Bytes: One of the most compelling reasons to use Linux is its ability to deliver a secure computing experience. There are some specialized secure Linux distros for security that add extra layers and make sure that you complete your work anonymously and privately. Some of the popular secure Linux distros are Tails, Whoix, Kodachi, […]

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8 Most Secure Linux Distros For Complete Privacy & Anonymity | 2017 Edition
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Intel’s New “Ruler” SSD Stores Up To 300,000 HD Movies, i.e., 1 Petabyte Data

Short Bytes: Pushing its storage technology innovation one step further, Intel has unveiled a new SSD form factor. Called Ruler SSD due to its long and skinny shape, it can store up to 1PB of data with reduced power and cooling effort. The pricing and release date details haven’t been revealed by Intel. ntel has recently […]

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Intel’s New “Ruler” SSD Stores Up To 300,000 HD Movies, i.e., 1 Petabyte Data
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Firefox 55 Brings Virtual Reality To Your Browser After 23 Years Of Wait

Short Bytes: With the release of version 55, Firefox web browser can now run web-based VR content with the help of the WebVR API. However, the complete VR experience requires you to have compatible devices like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Firefox 55 is now available for download.  ebVR is now a thing in Firefox […]

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Firefox 55 Brings Virtual Reality To Your Browser After 23 Years Of Wait
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Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) Comes To Windows Server — Here’s How To Install

Short Bytes: Microsoft has finally added Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) to Windows Server. On Windows Server 2016 16215+, the users can install WSL and use useful Linux tools right inside their Windows installations. Redmond has also published an easy-to-follow installation guide to help you out. fter bringing Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) to Windows 10 operating […]

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Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) Comes To Windows Server — Here’s How To Install
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Leak: Personal Phone Numbers And Emails Of GOT Stars Leaked

arlier today, we reported the second leak after the last week’s HBO hack that affected Game Of Thrones Season 7 and other TV shows. During the first leak, hackers claimed that they’ll be soon leaking more information and unreleased episodes. It was followed by Game of Thrones S07E04 leak which was allegedly related to Star […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Leak: Personal Phone Numbers And Emails Of GOT Stars Leaked
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20 Biggest Features Of Ubuntu 17.10 And Release Date

Short Bytes: Canonical has revealed the release schedule for its next short-term Ubuntu release. Ubuntu 17.10, codenamed Artful Aardvark, will finally arrive on October 19, 2017. While we can’t say much about the new features of Ubuntu 17.10, you can expect default GNOME desktop (probably GNOME 3.26), default Wayland, Linux kernel 4.13 or kernel 4.14, etc. anonical has […]

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20 Biggest Features Of Ubuntu 17.10 And Release Date
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11 VLC Tricks & Hidden Features You Must Know

Short Bytes: The name VLC needs no introduction. Although most people perceive it only as a simple media player but hidden beneath are tons of surprisingly unheard features. Here are some amazing VLC Tricks & Hidden Features which will help to take your VLC experience to a totally new level.     A wise man once said […]

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11 VLC Tricks & Hidden Features You Must Know
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Game Thrones Season 7 Summary, Episode 5 Script, And HBO Emails Leaked; Hackers Demanding Millions

Short Bytes: One week after the original HBO hack, the hackers have leaked a second round of sensitive files. The leak includes Game Of Thrones Season 7 summary, Episode 5 script, and emails of HBO executives. Hackers have also demanded a multi-million dollar ransom to prevent further leaks. ast week, unknown hackers were able to […]

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Game Thrones Season 7 Summary, Episode 5 Script, And HBO Emails Leaked; Hackers Demanding Millions
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Google Chrome RAM Usage: The Bottomless Pit Of All Browsers

f you’ve been using computers for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed the wide range of variables that can affect how fast you can surf the web. Sometimes you’ve got enough speed to download a full movie, and sometimes YouTube videos can buffer for what seems like an eternity. When you’re struggling to load […]

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Google Chrome RAM Usage: The Bottomless Pit Of All Browsers
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Here Is What You Need To Master Command Line And Become A Linux Power User

or new Linux users, who have mostly transitioned from Windows, getting a hand on the command line is quite a tedious task. Even doing basic tasks like installing and uninstalling apps seem like some rocket science during the initial days, not to mention, finding replacements for Windows software. This is because most the of the […]

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Here Is What You Need To Master Command Line And Become A Linux Power User
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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Leak: HBO Hackers Threaten To Leak More Content On Sunday

Short Bytes: The HBO hackers, who were able to breach the company’s servers earlier this week, have threatened to leak more Game of Thrones Season 7 content this Sunday. We don’t know if it’s going to be GOT Season 7 Episode 5 script, whole episode, or anything else. The GOT S07E04 has already been leaked and uploaded […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Leak: HBO Hackers Threaten To Leak More Content On Sunday
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17 Best Instagram Tricks And Hidden Features You Must Know

Short Bytes: If you love clicking pictures and sharing them with your friends and family, by using some handy Instagram tricks you can make the best out of this Facebook-owned photo-sharing app. Using some hidden features, you can use Instagram as a photo editor, add/remove filters, download photos and videos in batch, drive traffic to […]

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17 Best Instagram Tricks And Hidden Features You Must Know
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How To List Your Most Used Commands In Terminal?

Short Bytes: Using the history command in bash shell, you can get a list of all the commands that you’ve run previously on your machine. Going one step further, you can even list the most used commands in terminal. For doing this, the records from .bash_history file is used. f you mainly use Linux for […]

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How To List Your Most Used Commands In Terminal?
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“The Spoils Of War” — Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Leaked Before Airing

ame of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 named “The Spoils Of War” has leaked online. The online streaming copies are being widely shared on the web and online forums like Reddit. While the Google Drive links are being taken down at a fast pace, the leaked low-quality streams continue to exist on the web. Notably, […]

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“The Spoils Of War” — Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Leaked Before Airing
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Will My Phone Charge Faster If I Plug It Into A USB 3.0 Port?

Short Bytes: Do you often use your laptop’s USB port for charging your smartphone and other devices just like me? This brings us to another question related to charging speed over USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. In general, the speed of charging is device dependent. If it’s not designed to take more than 500mA power from […]

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Will My Phone Charge Faster If I Plug It Into A USB 3.0 Port?
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Alphabet’s Project ‘Malta’ To Develop Energy-storage System Using Salt And Hydrogen Liquid

Short Bytes: Alphabet Inc’s secretive Lab X is developing an energy storage system. The system will have four tanks; two filled with salt and the other two with hydrogen liquid and antifreeze. Salt maintains temperature, therefore, the system can hold energy for more hours and days. Most importantly it runs at low temperature and does […]

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Alphabet’s Project ‘Malta’ To Develop Energy-storage System Using Salt And Hydrogen Liquid
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Hacker Who “Killed” WannaCry Arrested In US For Allegedly Creating Kronos Trojan

Short Bytes: UK-based hacker Marcus Hutchins, aka MalwareTech, has been arrested by the FBI. He was visiting the US to take part in the annual DefCon and Blackhat conference in Las Vegas. According to the reports, this arrest has been made due to his alleged involvement in the creation and spreading of banking trojan Kronos. Notably, Hutchins found WannaCry […]

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Hacker Who “Killed” WannaCry Arrested In US For Allegedly Creating Kronos Trojan
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Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS Released: Download ISO Files & Torrents Here

he second point release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS was released in February 2017. It came with Linux kernel 4.8 and various high-impact bug fixes and stability improvements. Now, Canonical has officially released the third point release, i.e., Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. For those who don’t know, a point release is an updated version that keeps on […]

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Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS Released: Download ISO Files & Torrents Here
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CloudBerry Backup For Linux — How To Configure And Run Backup To Protect Your Data

f you’re a user who takes his/her data security seriously, you must be backing up your data regularly. In this process, the first step of choosing a worthy data backup solution is the most crucial one. There are many professional and basic tools available that you can use to protect your data. CloudBerry Lab is […]

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CloudBerry Backup For Linux — How To Configure And Run Backup To Protect Your Data
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Your Web History Can Be Traced Even After Anonymity, According To Researchers

Short Bytes: A team of German researchers shared that an individual’s secret web history and habit can be traced. Surprisingly, even after it goes under anonymity, it can be revealed. Security experts Svea Eckert and Andreas Dewes did their research with 3 million Germans, out of which some were public personalities. ou think nobody will get to […]

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How To Find Saved WiFi Passwords In Linux?

Short Bytes: Your Linux system saves the passwords of the WiFi networks connected in the past. This is pretty helpful in case you forget the password and you need to connect a new device to the internet. But, you can find the saved WiFi passwords in Ubuntu Linux by running few simple commands. This can […]

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Arch Linux 2017.08.01 And Antergos 17.8 Released — Linux For Geeks And Beginners

Short Bytes: The Arch Linux developers have released the latest version of their popular rolling Linux distro in the form of Arch Linux 2017.08.01. The Antergos developers too have shipped Antergos 17.8 for the Linux beginners who wish to try out Arch Linux. Both these come with updated packages. rch Linux 2017.08.01 Often called a […]

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Microsoft Changes Windows CMD Color Scheme After 20 Years

Short Bytes: Releasing Windows 10 Insider build 16257, Microsoft has updated the color scheme of Windows Console (CMD) to a new default. It is more readable and fits better with modern displays having high-contrast and resolutions. The change will arrive as part of the Fall Creators Update. t’s been around 20 years since Command Prompt, […]

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A 100-times Faster And 10-times Cheaper 3D Printing System Is Coming Soon

Short Bytes: A startup named Desktop Metal has designed a 3D Printing system which is 100 times faster and 10 times cheaper than other popular current solutions. The system also claims to be safer, more convenient, highly automated, cost-efficient and practical than the traditional machines. The company has recently gained a big investment even from big […]

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Game Of Thrones Season 7 Unreleased Episode Leaked

few days ago, we reported the massive HBO leak that contained many unreleased episodes of different TV shows, including Game of Thrones Season 7. Back then, only the unreleased episodes of TV shows Room 104 and Ballers were released. It also contained scripts of upcoming GOT episodes. Now, in the latest development, according to media […]

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Control Windows 10 With Your Eyes, Microsoft Is Preparing An Eye Tracking Feature

Short Bytes: In the future, you’ll be able to control Windows 10 using your eyes. A new feature in the making called Eye Control would allow you to do various things with the help of supported hardware. The new tool is an accessibility feature to make Windows available to a wider range of users. icrosoft […]

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Bitcoin Cash Is Official — The First Block After Bitcoin Split Has Been Mined

Short Bytes: Mining pool ViaBTC has officially mined the first Bitcoin Cash block. This event came about six hours after block 478,558. As different wallets and exchanges are supporting Bitcoin Cash, you can place your bets and take some risks. At the time of writing this article, Bitcoin Cash was trading at $502. esterday, we […]

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IBM Squeezes Record 330TB Data In A Tiny Magnetic Tape Catridge

n a yet another breakthrough world record by IBM Research, the researchers have managed to get an aerial density of 201 Giga bits per square inch of a sputtered magnetic tape. This is 20 times more than the aerial density of commercially available tapes. Having worked on new technologies for years, IBM has been able […]

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NASA’s 6-Figure Job Is For People Who Can ‘Protect Earth From Alien Contamination’

Short Bytes: A new job opening is posted by NASA for a person who can prevent the earth from alien contamination. The job involves a six-figure salary and requires the applicant to have a strong academic background along with a deep knowledge of planetary protection and mission needs among various skills. hat’s your dream job? Maybe, […]

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Happy 3rd Birthday, Fossbytes! — Take Part In Giveaway And Celebrate With Us

ossbytes has turned 3 today, i.e., August 2nd, 2017. It’s a very special occasion of Fossbytes Team and its readers. So, we thought that it would be a great idea to share some updates about our progress with the Fossbytes community! Over the course of these 3 years, our team has worked hard and contributed immensely […]

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What Is Bitcoin Cash? Why Is Bitcoin Splitting? — The Beginner’s Guide

itcoin Cash is currently the hottest topic of conversation in the cryptocurrency world. From August 1, things could change forever for Bitcoin enthusiasts. This new Bitcoin hard fork is confusing lots of people. If you’re interested in knowing more about Bitcoin Cash and its impact, read ahead: What is Bitcoin Cash? Bitcoin Cash (BCC) is […]

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Sidify Music Converter For Spotify — Hands-On Review

n the world of premium content, you can’t get away from DRM – technologies that prevent you from accessing content in an unauthorized way. Be it music, movies, or something else; you can’t copy or distribute DRM-protected content as it’s illegal to modify a DRM-protected file in most of the countries across the world. But […]

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How US Voting Machine Got Hacked In 90 Minutes At DefCon 2017

Short Bytes: At the DefCon 2017 last week, various groups of hacker and security researchers managed to get into 30 voting machines used in the United States. They were able to do the same in a matter of an hour or so, even playing music on one of the machines. here is a lot of […]

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Google’s Inbuilt Ad-Blocker Comes To Chrome Canary

Short Bytes: Google much-awaited ad-blocker for Google Chrome has arrived as a test feature in the experimental build Canary. The tool blocks all types of ads which are “offensive” according to Better Ads Standards. The ad-blocker is scheduled to arrive at Google Chrome in 2018. t was known in June that Google would be launching their own […]

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ShieldFS Stops Ransomware Attacks With 97% Success And Recovers Your Lost Files

Short Bytes: A team of Italian security researchers has created a Windows filesystem add-on named ShieldFS to fight the ransomware attacks. By using techniques like shadowing and copy-on-write, ShieldFS makes sure that an attack is timely stopped and its backup is restored. In the tests, the add-on was able to detect the malware on 97% occasions. he […]

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To Fear or Not to Fear – The AI Debate

Short Bytes: The resurgent debate on the impact of AI on humanity in the (near)future has drawn a lot of attention in recent times; Especially after the opposing remarks made by Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Here, we shall discuss the arguments and assertions put forth in the light of the current AI backdrop. Current Scenario “AI […]

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