Facebook Founder And CEO Mark Zuckerberg Leaves The Company

Last year in June, when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave the company a new mission statement, it was too late for him to try to change how things worked at Facebook’s offices. While it wasn’t made public, Cambridge Analytica had already used data from millions of users for voter profiling and other purposes. In the wake of […] The post Facebook Founder And CEO Mark Zuckerberg Leaves The Company appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Founder And CEO Mark Zuckerberg Leaves The Company
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Explosive Facebook Memo Leaks: Top Exec Defended Growth Even If People Get Killed

Facebook Vice President Andrew “Boz” Bosworth is known for being blunt and direct at Facebook’s meetings. His Twitter description calls him “co-inventor of News Feed, Messenger, Groups, and more.” In early 2016, he circulated an internal memo that has been obtained and published by BuzzFeed News. The nature of the memo is explosive and it […] The post Explosive Facebook Memo Leaks: Top Exec Defended Growth Even If People Get Killed appeared first on Fossbytes.
Explosive Facebook Memo Leaks: Top Exec Defended Growth Even If People Get Killed
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iOS 11.3 Officially Released With New Features: Download It Now

After a series of beta releases, Apple has finally rolled out the much-anticipated iOS 11.3 update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod users. This update is expected to solve lots of existing iOS 11 bugs and bring new features. Let’s tell you about these changes in brief — Biggest iOS 11.3 features With iOS 11.3, now your […] The post iOS 11.3 Officially Released With New Features: Download It Now appeared first on Fossbytes.
iOS 11.3 Officially Released With New Features: Download It Now
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Is Human Brain A Quantum Computer? Scientists Conducting Tests To Find Out

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Do you ever wonder about the brain’s most mysterious functions such as consciousness, emotions, and how we hold long-term memories in our mind? Scientists have come up with a plausible answer — Quantum Computing. It is quite possible that the advanced abilities of our own human brains like processing information […] The post Is Human Brain A Quantum Computer? Scientists Conducting Tests To Find Out appeared first on Fossbytes.
Is Human Brain A Quantum Computer? Scientists Conducting Tests To Find Out
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It’s Time To Think, How Many Whistleblowers Do We Really Need?

How is your privacy self-intervention going on? Are you among the ones who support the idea of deleting your Facebook account but ended up on this article through Facebook? I don’t think that anybody really cares if a company is accused of putting user privacy at risk. Because if people did, such companies would have […] The post It’s Time To Think, How Many Whistleblowers Do We Really Need? appeared first on Fossbytes.
It’s Time To Think, How Many Whistleblowers Do We Really Need?
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“Top Notch” Android Phones Are Utterly Stupid And I Feel Sorry For Them

On January 9th, 2007, Apple launched iPhone. Steve Jobs, who was famous for headlines and adding “one more thing” at the end of his keynotes, called it a revolutionary and magical product, five years ahead of the competition. In true sense, it changed the smartphone industry with a rectangular touchscreen and a single button. Over […] The post “Top Notch” Android Phones Are Utterly Stupid And I Feel Sorry For Them appeared first on Fossbytes.
“Top Notch” Android Phones Are Utterly Stupid And I Feel Sorry For Them
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10 Easy Windows 10 Multitasking Tips and Tricks Every User Should Know

Multitasking is a big part of our digital lives, in fact, our lives in general. Doing various tasks at once can improve our productivity and gets things done faster. So, whatever be the operating system, you should be aware of the multitasking features it offers to its users and eases their everyday experience. When we […] The post 10 Easy Windows 10 Multitasking Tips and Tricks Every User Should Know appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Easy Windows 10 Multitasking Tips and Tricks Every User Should Know
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Cambridge Analytica Data From Facebook Still Not Deleted

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! In spite of the claims made by Cambridge Analytica, the data harvested from Facebook users has not been deleted yet. In fact, a substantial portion of the stolen personal information is still being circulated within unknown sources. This startling revelation surfaced in a recent investigation conducted by London’s Channel 4, […] The post Cambridge Analytica Data From Facebook Still Not Deleted appeared first on Fossbytes.
Cambridge Analytica Data From Facebook Still Not Deleted
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Facebook’s Big Change: Merges 20 Privacy Screens Into 1 “Privacy Shortcuts”

Facebook has been busy fixing their sins from the past. They have already published full-page apologies in newspapers, lost billions of dollars, answered hard questions, lost accounts of SpaceX and Tesla, and much more. Building upon there recent progress, the company has come up with a big privacy change for the users. A new Privacy Shortcuts […] The post Facebook’s Big Change: Merges 20 Privacy Screens Into 1 “Privacy Shortcuts” appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook’s Big Change: Merges 20 Privacy Screens Into 1 “Privacy Shortcuts”
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China Develops Facial Recognition Technology; Scans Country’s Population In 1 Second

In a quest to upgrade the surveillance systems, China has implemented facial recognition technology across sixteen regions of the country. Supposedly, the system can scan over China’s population which is about 1.4 billion in 1 second and the world’s population in almost 2 seconds. The facial recognition system in question is a part of Skynet; an initiative launched […] The post China Develops Facial Recognition Technology; Scans Country’s Population In 1 Second appeared first on Fossbytes.
China Develops Facial Recognition Technology; Scans Country’s Population In 1 Second
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12 Best Operating Systems For Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing | 2018 Edition

Wondering which is the best operating system for ethical hacking and pen testing purposes? Trying to solve this problem, Fossbytes has prepared a list of the most efficient Linux distros for hacking purposes that you need to check out in 2018. It’s time to pause the archaic Windows vs. OS X vs. Linux discussion and switch […] The post 12 Best Operating Systems For Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing | 2018 Edition appeared first on Fossbytes.
12 Best Operating Systems For Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing | 2018 Edition
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What Is The Difference Between Google Chrome And Chromium Browser?

Short Bytes: Google Chrome is a web browser developed and maintained by tech giant Google. Chrome uses the open source web browser Chromium’s source code and adds a bunch of features developed by Google and some nonfree components. What is Chromium browser? It is an open-source web browser developed and maintained by The Chromium Project. […] The post What Is The Difference Between Google Chrome And Chromium Browser? appeared first on Fossbytes.
What Is The Difference Between Google Chrome And Chromium Browser?
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How To Fix 100% Disk Usage In Windows 10?

If you’re a Windows user, you might have come across the 100% disk usage problem. Looking at the numbers in the task manager, it seems that your hard drive is doing some seriously hard work. In reality, your machine is sitting idle doing nothing but playing your favorite song. I don’t think the media player […] The post How To Fix 100% Disk Usage In Windows 10? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Fix 100% Disk Usage In Windows 10?
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Get Android P Features On Your Android Oreo Phone With Android P-ify

Android P’s first developer preview arrived on March 7 with many features and improvements. The things many would notice quickly are the revamped Notifications shade and the colorful settings app. Also, the position of the clock in the status bar has changed. You can try Android P by manually flashing the DP on your Google […] The post Get Android P Features On Your Android Oreo Phone With Android P-ify appeared first on Fossbytes.
Get Android P Features On Your Android Oreo Phone With Android P-ify
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Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version?

Android Oreo hasn’t even reached most of the phones, yet Google recently released the first Android P Developer Preview. With a mere 1.1% percent of all current Android devices running on Oreo, the company has decided to shift its focus to the next version. We can expect Android P’s release by August 2018, around the […] The post Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version? appeared first on Fossbytes.
Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version?
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Want To Build A New Computer From Scratch? Play “PC Building Simulator” Game

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Does the idea of building PC intrigues you? If yes, then here is a cool game named PC Building Simulator that lets you build your own PC right from scratch! Given that we have simulator games for almost everything ranging from flying aircraft to conducting a surgery, it’s about time that we get […] The post Want To Build A New Computer From Scratch? Play “PC Building Simulator” Game appeared first on Fossbytes.
Want To Build A New Computer From Scratch? Play “PC Building Simulator” Game
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Epic Fail: Microsoft’s Windows 7 Meltdown Fix Made Your PC More Insecure

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! The only thing that’s worse than not installing the latest security patch for your insecure computer is installing a fix that ends up opening new loopholes. This might sound like fiction, but it’s reality in case of Meltdown patches released for Windows 7. As per Swedish security researcher Ulf Frisk, […] The post Epic Fail: Microsoft’s Windows 7 Meltdown Fix Made Your PC More Insecure appeared first on Fossbytes.
Epic Fail: Microsoft’s Windows 7 Meltdown Fix Made Your PC More Insecure
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Your Internet Is Now Extra Secure With The Latest TLS 1.3 Encryption Protocol

At the IETF 101 meeting in London last week, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) approved the latest version of the Transport Layer Security Protocol, i.e., TLS 1.3. You might be knowing that TLS is the successor of the SSL protocol (now discontinued) that adds a layer of encryption to the connections between your device […] The post Your Internet Is Now Extra Secure With The Latest TLS 1.3 Encryption Protocol appeared first on Fossbytes.
Your Internet Is Now Extra Secure With The Latest TLS 1.3 Encryption Protocol
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BranchScope: Intel CPUs Vulnerable To New Spectre-Like Attack

In the computer security world, once a vulnerability is found it doesn’t take much longer for the security researchers to find similar flaws and propose new attack mechanisms. The researchers at College of William and Mary, University of California Riverside, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and Binghamton University, have found a new Spectre-like attack. Before I go ahead and […] The post BranchScope: Intel CPUs Vulnerable To New Spectre-Like Attack appeared first on Fossbytes.
BranchScope: Intel CPUs Vulnerable To New Spectre-Like Attack
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Mozilla Launches “Facebook Container” To Stop Your Data Tracking On The Web

Facebook is already busy taking arrows from every possible direction. Mozilla has shot one more arrow in the form of a Firefox add-on called Facebook Container. Mozilla has designed the addon to make it harder for the blue network to track people everywhere they can. The company says that it’s based on technologies they have been […] The post Mozilla Launches “Facebook Container” To Stop Your Data Tracking On The Web appeared first on Fossbytes.
Mozilla Launches “Facebook Container” To Stop Your Data Tracking On The Web
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Apple Releases Its Cheapest iPad With Apple Pencil Support

At its “Let’s take a field trip” event in a Chigaco high school, Apple launched the brand new 9.7-inch iPad. This iPad retains the Touch ID, contrary to the reports that claimed that it could ditch the same in favor of Face ID. Apple calls it the most affordable iPad ever. It supports Apple Pencil as […] The post Apple Releases Its Cheapest iPad With Apple Pencil Support appeared first on Fossbytes.
Apple Releases Its Cheapest iPad With Apple Pencil Support
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9 Best Android Torrent Apps To Download Torrents In 2018

The vast database of torrent websites has almost every kind of file you need. Although it is a hub of pirated content, there are many legal uses of torrent and even many legal websites to download torrent. Torrent websites have been under the radar of law for quite some time, and we have seen the shutdown […] The post 9 Best Android Torrent Apps To Download Torrents In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
9 Best Android Torrent Apps To Download Torrents In 2018
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Elon Musk’s Plans To Colonize Mars Published; Here Are The Biggest Highlights

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is quite often in the news for his visions towards establishing human colonies on Mars. This time, he has published a paper in the journal New Space which contains a detailed plan for colonization of Mars. The paper, titled “Making Life Multi-Planetary,” that was published earlier this month is available […] The post Elon Musk’s Plans To Colonize Mars Published; Here Are The Biggest Highlights appeared first on Fossbytes.
Elon Musk’s Plans To Colonize Mars Published; Here Are The Biggest Highlights
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8 Best Android Sleep Tracker App List For 2018 | Great Nap Every Night

As the old saying goes, health is wealth. Deprivation from proper sleep can lead to a lot of health issues. Now with smartphones assisting us in almost every aspect of our lives, we have apps for sleep tracking too. These sleep monitoring apps use the accelerometer, mic and other sensors in our devices and show […] The post 8 Best Android Sleep Tracker App List For 2018 | Great Nap Every Night appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Android Sleep Tracker App List For 2018 | Great Nap Every Night
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10 Best Android Backup App List To Keep Your Data Safe In 2018

One of the most important tasks that people often ignore is keeping a backup of their valuable digital data. There is always a risk of losing your data. Your device may get damaged, and firmware updates may format your data. If you are an Android user, thankfully there Android backup apps that can take care […] The post 10 Best Android Backup App List To Keep Your Data Safe In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Best Android Backup App List To Keep Your Data Safe In 2018
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Man Shows The Fastest Way To Change Google Home Songs: Open Source RPi DIY Kit

You might tap your back for buying a Google Home smart speaker that changes songs quickly by listening to your voice. Well, ask this guy named Hoveeman who has taken his smart speaker experience to another level. He uses RFID tags to play his favorite songs in the quickest way possible. To do this, he connected his […] The post Man Shows The Fastest Way To Change Google Home Songs: Open Source RPi DIY Kit appeared first on Fossbytes.
Man Shows The Fastest Way To Change Google Home Songs: Open Source RPi DIY Kit
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How To Lose $75 Billion In 10 Days? Ask Facebook!

Over the past 10 days since the Cambridge Analytica scandal was first made public, Facebook has faced a market loss of about $75 billion. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the company is facing its worst ever month. Talking strictly in terms of numbers on March 16, when Facebook first acknowledged the irregularities in data […] The post How To Lose $75 Billion In 10 Days? Ask Facebook! appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Lose $75 Billion In 10 Days? Ask Facebook!
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How “Innocent” QR Codes Are Giving Headaches To Both Android And iOS Users

At the almost same time, we have two different QR code issues that affect Android and iOS devices respectively. But there is a difference. The one in the case of Android is a malware while it’s a bug for iOS. Innocent Android QR code apps hide malware inside The security firm SophosLabs discovered some Android malware […] The post How “Innocent” QR Codes Are Giving Headaches To Both Android And iOS Users appeared first on Fossbytes.
How “Innocent” QR Codes Are Giving Headaches To Both Android And iOS Users
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Flat Earth Believer ‘Mad Mike’ Launches Himself In A Rocket; Bumps Back To Earth

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Here is a story you don’t hear every day. After several failed attempts, a Californian man who believes that the Earth is flat, finally managed to propel himself to almost 2000 feet in the air in his homemade rocket. 61-year-old ‘Mad Mike Hughes’ is a limousine driver by profession. In a […] The post Flat Earth Believer ‘Mad Mike’ Launches Himself In A Rocket; Bumps Back To Earth appeared first on Fossbytes.
Flat Earth Believer ‘Mad Mike’ Launches Himself In A Rocket; Bumps Back To Earth
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8 Best Android Password Manager Apps For Extra Security In 2018

Using same passwords across many sites leaves you vulnerable to hacking. If one of your accounts is compromised, then a hacker can gain access to all your accounts. Password managers can help you keep track of your passwords so that you can access all of them from a single place. Also, they come with password […] The post 8 Best Android Password Manager Apps For Extra Security In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Android Password Manager Apps For Extra Security In 2018
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8 Best Note-Taking Apps For Android Smartphones In 2018

Sometimes, we tend to forget even the silliest little things. I’ve seen people carrying around a small notepad and jotting down whatever they want to remember. But paper notes have their limitations. You may lose your notepad, and its no match for apps that can even store image notes or audio notes. Note-taking apps have […] The post 8 Best Note-Taking Apps For Android Smartphones In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Note-Taking Apps For Android Smartphones In 2018
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10 Best Programming, Scripting, and Markup Languages To Learn In 2018

2016 was the year when Apple’s homegrown programming language Swift made waves and started growing at a fast pace. In 2017, Kotlin made similar strides after Google announced the official support for Android. Overall, it means that trends keep changing each year and the developers should adapt themselves accordingly. Just earlier this month, a report […] The post 10 Best Programming, Scripting, and Markup Languages To Learn In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Best Programming, Scripting, and Markup Languages To Learn In 2018
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Facebook Caught Sucking Your Call Logs And SMS History For Years

If the Cambridge Analytica story wasn’t enough, Facebook is again under fire for collecting people’s call logs and SMS history for years. Per reports, the said data was discovered by many Android users after they obtained the offline copy of their Facebook data. Earlier, it was said that the company did so without asking the […] The post Facebook Caught Sucking Your Call Logs And SMS History For Years appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Caught Sucking Your Call Logs And SMS History For Years
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PM Modi’s Android App Is Sharing Your Personal Data Without Consent: Security Researcher

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Android app is allegedly collecting your personal data and sharing it with a third party without your consent. This claim has been made by the French security expert who goes by the name Elliot Anderson on Twitter. Elliot made this revelation is a series of tweets and detailed how Narendra Modi […] The post PM Modi’s Android App Is Sharing Your Personal Data Without Consent: Security Researcher appeared first on Fossbytes.
PM Modi’s Android App Is Sharing Your Personal Data Without Consent: Security Researcher
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Elon Musk Deletes Facebook Pages Of SpaceX, Tesla, SolarCity, And Hyperloop

The newest addition to the #deletefacebook movement is technology entrepreneur Elon Musk. He has expressed his discomfort at the Cambridge Analytica revelations by deleting the Facebook pages of his companies Tesla, SpaceX, and others. This development unfolded in an interesting manner on Twitter. We’ve already told you about WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton’s tweet that urged […] The post Elon Musk Deletes Facebook Pages Of SpaceX, Tesla, SolarCity, And Hyperloop appeared first on Fossbytes.
Elon Musk Deletes Facebook Pages Of SpaceX, Tesla, SolarCity, And Hyperloop
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8 Best Facebook Alternatives For Your Social Media Needs In 2018

If you try to keep yourself updated with the latest developments in the technology and security world, you must be knowing about the recent Facebook-CA scandal. While most of us knew about Facebook’s relentless data collection practices, this revelation has forced many of us to raise questions and look for Facebook alternatives. Some are even […] The post 8 Best Facebook Alternatives For Your Social Media Needs In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Facebook Alternatives For Your Social Media Needs In 2018
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Big Discount: Wonderfox HD Video Converter Factory Pro — Convert SD To HD Videos With Ease

We have been using video converters for years. This category of software was primarily required to run videos on devices like smartphones and PDAs. But with time our mobile devices have become powerful than ever, and the advent of audio and video streaming services have further diminished the need for a video converter. Still, many […] The post Big Discount: Wonderfox HD Video Converter Factory Pro — Convert SD To HD Videos With Ease appeared first on Fossbytes.
Big Discount: Wonderfox HD Video Converter Factory Pro — Convert SD To HD Videos With Ease
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Microsoft Teaches “How To Use Windows 10?” With New ‘Cortana Show Me’ App

The Windows 10 Insider Preview 17128 is out for RS4 fast ring users. The latest build comes with no new additions or changes but removes the Insider watermark present in the lower right corner of the desktop. Microsoft said they’re in now beginning the final code checking phase to prepare for the final release. Alongside […] The post Microsoft Teaches “How To Use Windows 10?” With New ‘Cortana Show Me’ App appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Teaches “How To Use Windows 10?” With New ‘Cortana Show Me’ App
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How “Hacker Search Engine” Shodan Caught Leakage of 750MB Worth Of Server Passwords

Remember Memcached servers? Now, we have another case of servers exposed online and fulfilling evil intentions of the hackers. This time, thousands of etcd servers maintained by corporates and organizations are spitting sensitive passwords and encrypted keys, allowing anyone to get access to important data. Security researcher Giovanni Collazo was able to harvest 8781 passwords, […] The post How “Hacker Search Engine” Shodan Caught Leakage of 750MB Worth Of Server Passwords appeared first on Fossbytes.
How “Hacker Search Engine” Shodan Caught Leakage of 750MB Worth Of Server Passwords
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MIT’s New Device Harvests Water From Dry Air In Desert

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! The accessibility of drinking-water is a major concern throughout the world especially in arid regions with extremely low humidity levels. In a path-breaking development, MIT researchers have created water harvesting system that can extract drinkable water right out of the driest of desert air. The concept behind it was proposed […] The post MIT’s New Device Harvests Water From Dry Air In Desert appeared first on Fossbytes.
MIT’s New Device Harvests Water From Dry Air In Desert
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This Algorithm Can Simulate Our Brain At 100%, But No Supercomputer Can Run It

Scientific minds have always tried to figure out ways to bring brain’s processing capabilities to computers. Creating algorithms that can simulate the human brain and how neurons work are crucial to achieving that dream. One such attempt is made by a team of researchers based in Germany, Japan, Norway, and Sweden. They have created a new […] The post This Algorithm Can Simulate Our Brain At 100%, But No Supercomputer Can Run It appeared first on Fossbytes.
This Algorithm Can Simulate Our Brain At 100%, But No Supercomputer Can Run It
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10 Best File Sharing Apps For Android Smartphones In 2018

Innovating efficient software for transferring files between devices has always been a challenging task for developers. Wireless transfer of files has evolved from using IR beam to advanced apps that rely on WiFi. Sure, you can use Bluetooth for file sharing. But the speed of Bluetooth is nowhere near WiFi. Unless the files are small in […] The post 10 Best File Sharing Apps For Android Smartphones In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Best File Sharing Apps For Android Smartphones In 2018
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8 Best Video Streaming Services In India For Your Binge Watching In 2018

If we talk about the streaming services market in India, the last couple of years have witnessed a massive explosion in the number of video streaming services, both domestic and from overseas. Earlier, YouTube was the only name Indians could think when they wanted to watch videos online. Otherwise, users would visit torrent sites mostly […] The post 8 Best Video Streaming Services In India For Your Binge Watching In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Video Streaming Services In India For Your Binge Watching In 2018
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15-Year-Old Exposes Vulnerabilities In Ledger’s Nano S Cryptocurrency Wallet

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Cryptocurrency wallet manufacturer Ledger claims to offer foolproof hardware wallet for storing cryptocurrencies, but a 15-year-old programmer named Saleem Rashid managed to hack into the Ledger Nano S. In his post, Rashid discussed the vulnerabilities of the Ledger’s $100 hardware wallet caused by the use of custom architecture. He explained that a […] The post 15-Year-Old Exposes Vulnerabilities In Ledger’s Nano S Cryptocurrency Wallet appeared first on Fossbytes.
15-Year-Old Exposes Vulnerabilities In Ledger’s Nano S Cryptocurrency Wallet
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Big Memory Leak Bug Found In GNOME Shell; Might Remain Unpatched In Ubuntu 18.04

Gnome has been Ubuntu’s default desktop environment for a while. Recently, some Ubuntu 17.10 users have started to observe a memory leak issue when running the Linux distro with Gnome Shell 3.26.2. The bug which was also present in Ubuntu 17.04 running Gnome Shell 3.23 doesn’t seem to be linked to a specific application. It […] The post Big Memory Leak Bug Found In GNOME Shell; Might Remain Unpatched In Ubuntu 18.04 appeared first on Fossbytes.
Big Memory Leak Bug Found In GNOME Shell; Might Remain Unpatched In Ubuntu 18.04
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Mark Zuckerberg Answers ‘Hard Questions’ On Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unzipped his lips on the Cambridge Analytica fiasco that only made the blue network infamous. Zuckerberg reached out through his Facebook account and tried to assure the 2 billion users that everything will be fine in the coming future and Facebook would make sure this […] The post Mark Zuckerberg Answers ‘Hard Questions’ On Cambridge Analytica Scandal appeared first on Fossbytes.
Mark Zuckerberg Answers ‘Hard Questions’ On Cambridge Analytica Scandal
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Indian IT Minister Warns Facebook Against Election Tampering; Zuckerberg Vows To Ensure Integrity

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Amidst the ongoing controversy over data breach which involves Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, Indian IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has declared that the government will take “strong actions” against Facebook if the need arises. The union information technology minister warned Mark Zuckerberg against any attempts made to influence the country’s electoral process through unfair […] The post Indian IT Minister Warns Facebook Against Election Tampering; Zuckerberg Vows To Ensure Integrity appeared first on Fossbytes.
Indian IT Minister Warns Facebook Against Election Tampering; Zuckerberg Vows To Ensure Integrity
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6 Upcoming Changes In Facebook To Regain Your Trust — Are They Enough?

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has finally broken his silence on Cambridge Analytica scandal and his company is in damage-control mode. After the #deletefacebook campaign gained momentum and various government authorities decided to start looking into the matter, the chief executive made the first statements on his Facebook page. Later, he went on an interview rampage, […] The post 6 Upcoming Changes In Facebook To Regain Your Trust — Are They Enough? appeared first on Fossbytes.
6 Upcoming Changes In Facebook To Regain Your Trust — Are They Enough?
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Google Goes Big On ARCore With Over 60 New Apps In Play Store: Here’s A Glimpse

Google has announced the release of more than 60 ARCore apps on Play Store this week. After only a few weeks of launching the Google’s ARCore version 1.0, the company has opened the floodgates to new augmented reality apps and games. For the unacquainted, ARCore is a Google platform that allows developers to create augmented reality apps for […] The post Google Goes Big On ARCore With Over 60 New Apps In Play Store: Here’s A Glimpse appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Goes Big On ARCore With Over 60 New Apps In Play Store: Here’s A Glimpse
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Alphabet Launches ‘Outline’: Open Source Software To Run Self-Hosted VPN

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Alphabet-owned Jigsaw has launched Outline, an open source Virtual Private Network (VPN) that can be hosted on your own server for free of cost. Jigsaw announced in its post that this tool has been created for news organizations to help them set up a corporate VPN on their servers. This […] The post Alphabet Launches ‘Outline’: Open Source Software To Run Self-Hosted VPN appeared first on Fossbytes.
Alphabet Launches ‘Outline’: Open Source Software To Run Self-Hosted VPN
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World’s Biggest Pirate Movie Site ‘123Movies’ Is Officially Shutting Down

The popular movie streaming website 123Movies, which also operated as GoMovies has officially announced its plan to shut down. A message posted on the website reads that it will go offline after three days. The operators of the pirate site are now encouraging users to respect filmmakers by paying for movies and TV shows.  This announcement comes […] The post World’s Biggest Pirate Movie Site ‘123Movies’ Is Officially Shutting Down appeared first on Fossbytes.
World’s Biggest Pirate Movie Site ‘123Movies’ Is Officially Shutting Down
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AMD Processors Flaws: Firmware Patches Coming Soon, Won’t Affect Performance

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Last week, the Isreal-based security company CTS labs was trending in the news for disclosing 13 critical vulnerabilities in AMD’s Ryzen and Epyc processors–only to be slammed by Linus Torvalds and many other people. Now, the AMD has come up with a response on the matter. According to a blog post […] The post AMD Processors Flaws: Firmware Patches Coming Soon, Won’t Affect Performance appeared first on Fossbytes.
AMD Processors Flaws: Firmware Patches Coming Soon, Won’t Affect Performance
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Zuckerberg Facing Heat After Multiple Investigations Into Facebook Data Breach

Dark clouds are hovering over Facebook, and their stocks are falling. Now, various American and European federal bodies have started asking how a voter-profiling company managed to get hold of the data of 50 million users. Per a press release on Tuesday, the state of New York has followed the footsteps of Massachusetts that announced an […] The post Zuckerberg Facing Heat After Multiple Investigations Into Facebook Data Breach appeared first on Fossbytes.
Zuckerberg Facing Heat After Multiple Investigations Into Facebook Data Breach
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Java 10 Released With New Features: Download Here

Ever since its inception, Java has continued to rule the hearts of programmers as one of the most loved and used programming languages around. In 2017, Oracle and Java community decided to move to a new six-month cycle. The recently released JDK 10 is the first Oracle release in the new cycle. So, in a […] The post Java 10 Released With New Features: Download Here appeared first on Fossbytes.
Java 10 Released With New Features: Download Here
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How To Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently?

The original tutorial continues from here: Sometimes you want to get out of the Facebook world. Most of the people know about deactivating their Facebook. But it is also possible to permanently delete your Facebook account. Do remember to download a copy of your Facebook data before deleting your account. Facebook is the biggest social network […] The post How To Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently?
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LG Releases ‘Open Source Edition’ Of webOS Operating System

You might have heard about the webOS that finds a home in LG smart TVs nowadays. The Linux-based operating system was originally developed by Palm. Later, the company was acquired by HP and it released webOS on their TouchPad tablets. webOS later landed in the hand of the South Korean electronics giant LG and made its way into […] The post LG Releases ‘Open Source Edition’ Of webOS Operating System appeared first on Fossbytes.
LG Releases ‘Open Source Edition’ Of webOS Operating System
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Play Android Games In Play Store Without Downloading Them, Here Is How

Google has redesigned Google Play Games app, and its latest addition is the Google Play Instant feature that allows users to play trial games without downloading them. The Google Play Instant is now available in the Play Store, but it only has a handful of Android games offering trials at the moment such as Clash Royale, […] The post Play Android Games In Play Store Without Downloading Them, Here Is How appeared first on Fossbytes.
Play Android Games In Play Store Without Downloading Them, Here Is How
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Upcoming Windows 10 Updates Will Install In ‘Just 30 Minutes’

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has started to issue two feature updates per year to push new developments to the users quickly. But the long installation times have been a real pain in the ass for Windows users. Since almost a year, Redmond has been working to reduce […] The post Upcoming Windows 10 Updates Will Install In ‘Just 30 Minutes’ appeared first on Fossbytes.
Upcoming Windows 10 Updates Will Install In ‘Just 30 Minutes’
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ExaDrive DC100: World’s Highest Capacity SSD Breaks “100TB” Mark

It was only last month when Samsung launched the world’s highest capacity SSD PM1643 with a storage capacity of 30TB. Just a month later, the limit has been broken by Nimbus Data. The storage company has announced their new 3D NAND Flash memory-based server SSD with a 100 TB capacity. In other words, it’s a digital […] The post ExaDrive DC100: World’s Highest Capacity SSD Breaks “100TB” Mark appeared first on Fossbytes.
ExaDrive DC100: World’s Highest Capacity SSD Breaks “100TB” Mark
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Self-driving Uber Car Hits And Kills A Woman Crossing The Street

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! On Sunday evening, a self-driving Uber car hit and killed a woman pedestrian who was crossing a road. The incident took place in Tempe, Arizona, which has become a hub for testing self-driving technology. The victim of the mishap has been identified as 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg. She was taken to a […] The post Self-driving Uber Car Hits And Kills A Woman Crossing The Street appeared first on Fossbytes.
Self-driving Uber Car Hits And Kills A Woman Crossing The Street
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8 Best Radio Apps For Android To Stream Online Music In 2018

We have come a long way from transistor radios to this era of high-quality audio-visual entertainment. Although the use of AM/FM radios has significantly decreased, it is still a major form of communication. Freddie Mercury soulfully expressed his love for radio in the song “Radio Gaga,” and for music lovers, the love for radio has never […] The post 8 Best Radio Apps For Android To Stream Online Music In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Radio Apps For Android To Stream Online Music In 2018
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PDFelement 6 for iOS: A Free PDF Editor For Your iPhone And iPad

When it comes to documents, PDF files are perhaps the most important file types around. They’re also heavily popular due to the ease of use they bring to the table. In everyday life, we come across it to read ebooks, save bills, transferring documents, etc. A fixed formatting of the contents of a PDF is […] The post PDFelement 6 for iOS: A Free PDF Editor For Your iPhone And iPad appeared first on Fossbytes.
PDFelement 6 for iOS: A Free PDF Editor For Your iPhone And iPad
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Your Visit To Pirate Sites Exposes You To More Malware: CMU Research

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! All the pirates out there, you might want to hear this. A research conducted at Carnegie Mellon University has found that spending more time on pirate websites can potentially increase the risk of running into malware. This research was conducted over a span of 12 months by Professor Rahul Telang at CMU, who […] The post Your Visit To Pirate Sites Exposes You To More Malware: CMU Research appeared first on Fossbytes.
Your Visit To Pirate Sites Exposes You To More Malware: CMU Research
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Firefox’s Weak Master Password Encryption Can Be Cracked In Just 1 Minute

You might rest assured after setting a Master Password in the Firefox web browser, but it’s not as secure as you think. Last year, Mozilla did a major overhaul of their browser in the form of Firefox Quantum. But the non-profit forgot to fix the security holes that exist in their ‘very fast’ web browser […] The post Firefox’s Weak Master Password Encryption Can Be Cracked In Just 1 Minute appeared first on Fossbytes.
Firefox’s Weak Master Password Encryption Can Be Cracked In Just 1 Minute
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How Personal Data of 50 Million Facebook Users Was Turned Into A Political Tool?

What happens when you own a data firm that has just secured a $15 million funding, and you’ve managed to gain a heavyweight client with the promise of delivering insights related to American voters? You try to push your boundaries and give your best. But, what if your data firm doesn’t have enough data to […] The post How Personal Data of 50 Million Facebook Users Was Turned Into A Political Tool? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How Personal Data of 50 Million Facebook Users Was Turned Into A Political Tool?
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Black Mirror’s Scary “Social Credit Score” Is Becoming A Reality In China

If you’re a Black Mirror fan, you might very well remember the episode titled Nosedive, where people used their handheld mobile devices to give a rating out of five to almost every person they encounter. The episode showed how the protagonist Lacie faced problems as her overall social score went down. Lacie faced discrimination to the […] The post Black Mirror’s Scary “Social Credit Score” Is Becoming A Reality In China appeared first on Fossbytes.
Black Mirror’s Scary “Social Credit Score” Is Becoming A Reality In China
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Stephen Hawking’s Final Scientific Paper Points Towards The Existence Of Parallel Universes

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Just two weeks before his demise, Stephen Hawking submitted a groundbreaking research paper explaining how humanity could confirm the existence of other universes. According to co-author professor Thomas Hertog, he completed the final scientific paper on his deathbed. The world-renowned British Physicist, who died peacefully on March 14, set out the mathematical calculation […] The post Stephen Hawking’s Final Scientific Paper Points Towards The Existence Of Parallel Universes appeared first on Fossbytes.
Stephen Hawking’s Final Scientific Paper Points Towards The Existence Of Parallel Universes
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IBM Unveils World’s Smallest Computer— “It’s Smaller Than A Grain Of Salt”

From time to time, we keep telling you about the world’s most powerful supercomputers and how Linux conquers them all. But, what about the smallest computers around? In case you’re wondering, I’m not going to tell you about different mini PCs like Raspberry Pi. Instead, it’s about a computer that’s smaller than a grain of […] The post IBM Unveils World’s Smallest Computer— “It’s Smaller Than A Grain Of Salt” appeared first on Fossbytes.
IBM Unveils World’s Smallest Computer— “It’s Smaller Than A Grain Of Salt”
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How To Fix “Aw, Snap!” And Other Page Loading Errors In Google Chrome On PC?

Sometimes, due to a variety of reasons, a specific website that you are trying to access from your browser might fail to load on your computer. Instead, the window will display an error code for the non-availability of the site. The page might show an “Aw, Snap!” message in such cases. Some other error codes […] The post How To Fix “Aw, Snap!” And Other Page Loading Errors In Google Chrome On PC? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Fix “Aw, Snap!” And Other Page Loading Errors In Google Chrome On PC?
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How To Disable (And Enable) Chrome’s Default Ad Blocker?

Since last month, Google’s home-baked web browser has started to block advertisements on it own via the inbuilt ad-blocking tool. The browser automatically kicks out annoying ads from websites that don’t stick to the Better Ads Standards. Chrome’s ad-blocker is a clear competitor to the current industry leader AdBlock. But it gives users ease of […] The post How To Disable (And Enable) Chrome’s Default Ad Blocker? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Disable (And Enable) Chrome’s Default Ad Blocker?
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Zorin OS 12.3 Linux Distro Released: Download The Perfect Windows Replacement

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! While listing out the best distros for a Linux beginner, the ease of use and installation are the most critical factors. Such qualities make distros like Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Zorin OS the most recommended options. In case you’re also concerned about your privacy and security, a shift to the […] The post Zorin OS 12.3 Linux Distro Released: Download The Perfect Windows Replacement appeared first on Fossbytes.
Zorin OS 12.3 Linux Distro Released: Download The Perfect Windows Replacement
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Microsoft Extends Support To Ghana Teacher Who Taught Computers On Blackboard

Educating children on how to use a computer is already a challenging task in itself but try imagining the plight of a person doing it without a computer! A 33-year old teacher from Ghana, Richard Appiah Akoto went viral on social media last month when he uploaded pictures of himself teaching Microsoft Word on a blackboard due […] The post Microsoft Extends Support To Ghana Teacher Who Taught Computers On Blackboard appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Extends Support To Ghana Teacher Who Taught Computers On Blackboard
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Google Assistant Can Now Speak Hindi: Here’s How To Enable It

Google has rolled out updates for Google Assistant that will enable it to speak in Hindi language, the third most spoken language in the world. This update is now available on all Android phones running on version 6.0+ (Marshmallow and above) and will be soon available on Android 5.0 Lollipop and iPhone devices as well. The […] The post Google Assistant Can Now Speak Hindi: Here’s How To Enable It appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Assistant Can Now Speak Hindi: Here’s How To Enable It
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World’s Top VPN Provider, Private Internet Access (PIA), Goes Open Source

In the past decade, the market for VPN services has grown at a rapid pace. There many reputed services available that provide security and give you peace of mind. Private Internet Access (PIA) is one such well-known VPN provider that has also found #2 spot on our list of best VPN services. PIA has gone […] The post World’s Top VPN Provider, Private Internet Access (PIA), Goes Open Source appeared first on Fossbytes.
World’s Top VPN Provider, Private Internet Access (PIA), Goes Open Source
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10 Best Android Download Manager Apps For 2018

ownload managers are designed to give users great control over their downloads. Some manager apps can accelerate download speeds by downloading from multiple sources at a time. A stock Android download manager usually comes pre-installed on devices by default. But, these default download managers might provide slow downloading speeds and, generally, do not have advanced features […] The post 10 Best Android Download Manager Apps For 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Best Android Download Manager Apps For 2018
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Intel Redesigns Its 8th Gen Core CPUs To Fix Spectre And Meltdown, Releasing In H2 2018

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! The Spectre and Meltdown debacle from earlier this year has forced Intel to make some major changes in its chips to mitigate the critical vulnerabilities that exist at the processor level. Keeping up their promise, Intel has announced that they have “redesigned parts of the processor to introduce new levels of […] The post Intel Redesigns Its 8th Gen Core CPUs To Fix Spectre And Meltdown, Releasing In H2 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
Intel Redesigns Its 8th Gen Core CPUs To Fix Spectre And Meltdown, Releasing In H2 2018
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Facebook Releases Express Wi-Fi App on Play Store

Facebook has recently released an Android-based Express Wi-Fi app in the Google Play store and is currently available for download in Kenya and Indonesia. This app helps users in locating and purchasing internet connection from local business owners operating Wi-Fi hotspots termed as “Wi-Fi zones” in their vicinity. People in developing nations can now get access to high-speed […] The post Facebook Releases Express Wi-Fi App on Play Store appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Releases Express Wi-Fi App on Play Store
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How To Use 19 Built-In Troubleshooters Of Windows 10 To Fix Different Problems?

Being a Windows user, it can be any day when your PC might run into problems. If we go back almost a decade ago, there weren’t many options for everyday users to fix things on the computers. What made their situation difficult was the lack of technical know-how. The only feasible way out of the […] The post How To Use 19 Built-In Troubleshooters Of Windows 10 To Fix Different Problems? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Use 19 Built-In Troubleshooters Of Windows 10 To Fix Different Problems?
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This Black Box Can ‘Unlock Your iPhone’ For Cops; Images Leaked

The debate whether law enforcement agencies should be given exclusive access to iOS-powered Apple devices started when the FBI was unable to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. Eventually, FBI found other ways to get inside Apple’s secured digital fortress, through an Israel-based company called Cellebrite. In the latest news, we have come across about a new […] The post This Black Box Can ‘Unlock Your iPhone’ For Cops; Images Leaked appeared first on Fossbytes.
This Black Box Can ‘Unlock Your iPhone’ For Cops; Images Leaked
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Linux Beats Windows To Become The Most Popular Development Platform: Stack Overflow Survey 2018

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Every year, Stack Overflow conducts its developer survey and shares its results with the public for analysis. Expanding its reach, this year over 100,000 developers took part in the 30-minute survey and told how they learn new technologies, which tools they use to get their work done, and what they […] The post Linux Beats Windows To Become The Most Popular Development Platform: Stack Overflow Survey 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
Linux Beats Windows To Become The Most Popular Development Platform: Stack Overflow Survey 2018
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Does AI Has Common Sense? The ‘Arc Reasoning Challenge’ Can Tell Us

Artificial Intelligence is developing at a rapid pace with the advent of intelligent assistants such as Siri and Alexa that can accomplish a myriad of tasks. These virtual assistants can understand as well as speak natural language voice commands and have managed to pique our scientific curiosity. But how much of common sense do they […] The post Does AI Has Common Sense? The ‘Arc Reasoning Challenge’ Can Tell Us appeared first on Fossbytes.
Does AI Has Common Sense? The ‘Arc Reasoning Challenge’ Can Tell Us
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23 Useful Gmail Tips And Tricks To Boost Your Productivity

Gmail is one of the dominant email service providers with many productivity-enhancing features. Although a lot of users use it, only a few of us are aware of the advanced Gmail features that are available. Many amazing features are hidden within your Gmail account in plain sight. So, we have picked a list of 23 […] The post 23 Useful Gmail Tips And Tricks To Boost Your Productivity appeared first on Fossbytes.
23 Useful Gmail Tips And Tricks To Boost Your Productivity
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Here Are The ‘Most’ And ‘Least’ Radiation Emitting Smartphones You Can Buy

The recent times have seen a massive increase in the usage of smartphones. It has almost become an obsession as many users find themselves unable of spending a day or even an hour without checking notifications on their phones. According to a survey, the current population of smartphone users across the world is estimated to be over […] The post Here Are The ‘Most’ And ‘Least’ Radiation Emitting Smartphones You Can Buy appeared first on Fossbytes.
Here Are The ‘Most’ And ‘Least’ Radiation Emitting Smartphones You Can Buy
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Alexa’s Completely AI-Generated Songs Are Relaxing People: Try It Now

There is a new addition to over 25,000 skills owned by Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa. Now, you can ask Alexa to play music generated by AI, thanks to its new skill called DeepMusic (spotted by Music Ally). So, how it can be done? You can download the Alexa Skill through the Alexa app or by […] The post Alexa’s Completely AI-Generated Songs Are Relaxing People: Try It Now appeared first on Fossbytes.
Alexa’s Completely AI-Generated Songs Are Relaxing People: Try It Now
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Google Open Sources AI Code That Makes Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode So Amazing

As the first notable flagship of 2018, Samsung Galaxy S9 brought the first-of-a-kind variable camera to the smartphone industry. However, Google’s Pixel 2 camera remains one of the best ones around–especially due to its intelligent portrait mode that doesn’t need dual camera setup. To make sure that the developers can take advantage of the underlying […] The post Google Open Sources AI Code That Makes Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode So Amazing appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Open Sources AI Code That Makes Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode So Amazing
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How To Download And Export Google Chrome Passwords?

One of the features of Google Chrome is the built-in password manager in the web browser. What takes it to another level is its ties with the Google account that automatically pushes saved passwords to all connected devices. Despite the concerns raised over its safety aspects, it gives a tough competition to many full-fledged password […] The post How To Download And Export Google Chrome Passwords? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Download And Export Google Chrome Passwords?
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Firefox 59 Released: Faster Page Loading, Better Graphics For macOS, New Screenshot Features

Mozilla released Firefox Quantum version 59 for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux on this Tuesday, taking further its trend of adding performance improvements which began last year in November. Let’s take a closer look at the major upgraded features that the latest Firefox 59 brings with it: Enhanced performance The browser has faster load times for […] The post Firefox 59 Released: Faster Page Loading, Better Graphics For macOS, New Screenshot Features appeared first on Fossbytes.
Firefox 59 Released: Faster Page Loading, Better Graphics For macOS, New Screenshot Features
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Linus Torvalds Roasts CTS Labs After They Exposed AMD Chip Vulnerabilities

Linus Torvalds doesn’t take anything that’s being hyped and made bigger than what it is. In a Google+ thread, he slammed the Israel-based security company CTS Labs by calling their security advisory a “garbage”. Just a couple of days back, CTS researchers exposed more than a dozen ‘critical’ vulnerabilities in AMD chips marketed under the brand […] The post Linus Torvalds Roasts CTS Labs After They Exposed AMD Chip Vulnerabilities appeared first on Fossbytes.
Linus Torvalds Roasts CTS Labs After They Exposed AMD Chip Vulnerabilities
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Launched: Offers More Power, Faster Networking

The new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ has been finally released after two years of wait. Like its previous models, this Raspberry Pi also comes with a set of upgraded features. This model comes with slightly faster 1.4 GHz quad-core processor in comparison to the 1.2GHz processor of its predecessor. Owing to the heat spreader and power integrity optimizations […] The post Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Launched: Offers More Power, Faster Networking appeared first on Fossbytes.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Launched: Offers More Power, Faster Networking
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Android 8.1 Features – Here Is What You Need To Know

Google announced Android 8.1 as the next big update after the release of Android Oreo back in August. Just like every new Android release, the Google-made Pixel and Nexus are the first devices to receive the update. So, their owners have all the latest Android 8.1 features at their fingertips. Google has already pushed the […] The post Android 8.1 Features – Here Is What You Need To Know appeared first on Fossbytes.
Android 8.1 Features – Here Is What You Need To Know
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How To Repair Corrupted Pen Drive or SD Card In Simple Steps?

Short Bytes: In this article, I am going to tell you about various methods which will help you to repair your corrupted SD card or Pen drive. Very often we face this problem of a corrupted storage device, and using few CMD commands you can perform the fix. If command prompt isn’t your thing, you […] The post How To Repair Corrupted Pen Drive or SD Card In Simple Steps? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Repair Corrupted Pen Drive or SD Card In Simple Steps?
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YouTube’s ‘Dark Mode’ Is Arriving On iOS And Android: Here’s How To Enable It

After YouTube desktop, its mobile apps are the latest in line to join the dark side. The YouTube iOS app is finally getting a new dark theme. So, iPhone users running latest version of the YouTube app can turn on the new feature with a few simple taps. The dark mode for Android is expected […] The post YouTube’s ‘Dark Mode’ Is Arriving On iOS And Android: Here’s How To Enable It appeared first on Fossbytes.
YouTube’s ‘Dark Mode’ Is Arriving On iOS And Android: Here’s How To Enable It
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Stephen Hawking’s 5 Biggest Discoveries That Revolutionized Science

Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned Physicist, is no longer among us. But his pathbreaking research work and findings still remain the basis of several scientific investigations across the world. Here’s a list of Hawking’s greatest discoveries that reshaped science as we know. 1. Gravitational Singularity Einstein’s theory of gravity allows singularities – locations in spacetime where the […] The post Stephen Hawking’s 5 Biggest Discoveries That Revolutionized Science appeared first on Fossbytes.
Stephen Hawking’s 5 Biggest Discoveries That Revolutionized Science
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“Backdoor” Found In AMD CPUs, Researchers Discover 13 Critical Vulnerabilities In RYZEN And EPYC

CTS Labs’ researchers have warned that if you’re running an AMD Ryzen, Ryzen Pro, Ryzen Mobile or EPYC processor on your computer then you might be at risk. It is also reported that the chips contain backdoors that could be used by attackers to exploit target devices. In what the researchers have called a ‘severe […] The post “Backdoor” Found In AMD CPUs, Researchers Discover 13 Critical Vulnerabilities In RYZEN And EPYC appeared first on Fossbytes.
“Backdoor” Found In AMD CPUs, Researchers Discover 13 Critical Vulnerabilities In RYZEN And EPYC
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What Are Plus Codes In Google Maps? How To Use Them And Make Your Life Easier?

If you frequently use Google Maps, you might have seen some random code written on the description pages of different locations. These are known as Plus Codes, and they are designed to make our lives easier. What is a Plus Code? Google first created plus codes back in 2014. The free-to-use geocoding system formally known […] The post What Are Plus Codes In Google Maps? How To Use Them And Make Your Life Easier? appeared first on Fossbytes.
What Are Plus Codes In Google Maps? How To Use Them And Make Your Life Easier?
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On 29th Birthday of World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee Voices The Need For Internet Regulation

On the 29th anniversary of the World Wide Web, its inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee voiced the need for stricter regulations of the few companies that control the web. In an open letter published on the World Wide Web Foundation website, he discussed the major challenges we need to overcome in order to restore the web to the ideal […] The post On 29th Birthday of World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee Voices The Need For Internet Regulation appeared first on Fossbytes.
On 29th Birthday of World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee Voices The Need For Internet Regulation
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Ubuntu 18.04: Up To 10% Faster Installation, Won’t Include New GTK Theme

The development of Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver LTS is going on in full swing. Just recently, we were greeted with the Beta 1 releases for opt-in flavors. We’ve also prepared an always updated article on the Ubuntu 18.04 features to make sure that you stay in the know. Talking about the changes coming to the […] The post Ubuntu 18.04: Up To 10% Faster Installation, Won’t Include New GTK Theme appeared first on Fossbytes.
Ubuntu 18.04: Up To 10% Faster Installation, Won’t Include New GTK Theme
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Is Hard To Repair, Gets Just 4 Out Of 10 In iFixit Teardown

Samsung’s newest flagships Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are up for pre-order. But before you make the big decision and take out your wallet, let’s take a look at the latest teardown reviews by iFixit.  Disassembling the phone is not quite easy but the phone has several modular components which allow them to be replaced independently. […] The post Samsung Galaxy S9 Is Hard To Repair, Gets Just 4 Out Of 10 In iFixit Teardown appeared first on Fossbytes.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Is Hard To Repair, Gets Just 4 Out Of 10 In iFixit Teardown
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Hidden For 6 Years, ‘Slingshot’ Malware Hacks Your PC Through Your Router

The researchers at Kaspersky Labs have uncovered a malware, dubbed Slingshot, that has been able to hide for around six years. While the exact number is not known, the malware has infected around 100 users in different countries located in Africa and the Middle East. Slingshot is believed to be active since 2012 through February […] The post Hidden For 6 Years, ‘Slingshot’ Malware Hacks Your PC Through Your Router appeared first on Fossbytes.
Hidden For 6 Years, ‘Slingshot’ Malware Hacks Your PC Through Your Router
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This Is A Job Application Of Steve Jobs From 3 Years Before He Founded Apple

Before revolutionizing the tech industry, Steve Jobs was just a regular person looking for an employment opportunity. A job application signed by him, which dates back to the year 1973, has surfaced and is estimated to fetch over $50,000 at an auction. This employment form was filled by Jobs when he had dropped out of the fall semester […] The post This Is A Job Application Of Steve Jobs From 3 Years Before He Founded Apple appeared first on Fossbytes.
This Is A Job Application Of Steve Jobs From 3 Years Before He Founded Apple
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10 Best Android Gallery Apps For 2018 To Get A Fast Experience

Although smartphone cameras cannot beat professional ones in all the departments, the smartphone is the primary device for capturing moments as we carry it along all the time. There are tons of quality camera apps for that purpose. Your candid snaps, selfies, shared images and videos–everything ends up accumulating in your gallery. Now, if your […] The post 10 Best Android Gallery Apps For 2018 To Get A Fast Experience appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Best Android Gallery Apps For 2018 To Get A Fast Experience
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Play Elon Musk’s Video Game That He Coded When He Was 12 Years Old

You might have heard about the world’s first PC game called Donkey.bas developed by Microsoft’s daddy Bill Gates in 1981. Our current tech sensation Elon Musk also created his first video game at the age of 12 while living in South Africa. It was years before he started to think about electric cars and cheap […] The post Play Elon Musk’s Video Game That He Coded When He Was 12 Years Old appeared first on Fossbytes.
Play Elon Musk’s Video Game That He Coded When He Was 12 Years Old
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Android Defeats iOS In Mobile OS Loyalty, Survey Finds

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! According to the recent survey findings of the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, Android operating system has a more loyal customer base in comparison to iOS. The data shared by CIRP exhibits a loyalty rate of 91 percent for Android over 86 percent for iOS in the year 2017. Last year in […] The post Android Defeats iOS In Mobile OS Loyalty, Survey Finds appeared first on Fossbytes.
Android Defeats iOS In Mobile OS Loyalty, Survey Finds
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Facebook Launches (And Deletes) Another “Security” App That Silently Tracks Your Data

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Facebook is up to its old tricks again after only a few weeks since the last controversy regarding Onavo Protect VPN app that allegedly tracks user data made headlines. This time it has come up with another “security” app called Bolt App Lock whose primary function is to lock other apps present […] The post Facebook Launches (And Deletes) Another “Security” App That Silently Tracks Your Data appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Launches (And Deletes) Another “Security” App That Silently Tracks Your Data
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Debian 9.4 Stretch GNU/Linux Released With 150+ Fixes: Update Now

One of the great things about using a popular Linux distro is that you keep getting timely upgrades, which ensure that you’re running a secure operating system. The same holds true for Debian GNU/Linux, whose development team keeps offering regular updates. Just a couple of days ago, the team pushed the fourth point release of […] The post Debian 9.4 Stretch GNU/Linux Released With 150+ Fixes: Update Now appeared first on Fossbytes.
Debian 9.4 Stretch GNU/Linux Released With 150+ Fixes: Update Now
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This Cryptocoin Miner Uses GPU Heat To Warm Up Your Room

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! It’s the age of cryptocurrency and humans are doing everything they can to mine crypto coins. Coin miners are being built into bodysuits, Tesla car, a smartphone app that gives you coins for walking, etc. Now, a French startup Qarnot has added way new name to the list: a crypto heater. Yes, […] The post This Cryptocoin Miner Uses GPU Heat To Warm Up Your Room appeared first on Fossbytes.
This Cryptocoin Miner Uses GPU Heat To Warm Up Your Room
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver” Beta 1 Released For Opt-In Flavors: Download Now

The official release of the Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver is due next month. The LTS release will bring the number of bug fixes, improvements, and updates, including Linux Kernel 4.15, Xorg as the default display server, faster boot time, minimal installation, color emojis, etc. With this release, Canonical will also start the collection of some telemetry […] The post Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver” Beta 1 Released For Opt-In Flavors: Download Now appeared first on Fossbytes.
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver” Beta 1 Released For Opt-In Flavors: Download Now
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How To Get And Use Android P’s “Markup” Screenshot Editing App On Any Smartphone

Google has officially released Android P’s developer preview which has lots of cool features. One of the most useful features is its built-in screenshot editor which allows users to edit their screenshots. Even though the masses will have to wait for some time before they could get their hands on the latest Android version, the […] The post How To Get And Use Android P’s “Markup” Screenshot Editing App On Any Smartphone appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Get And Use Android P’s “Markup” Screenshot Editing App On Any Smartphone
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Facebook’s Creepy “Onavo Protect” VPN Tracks You Even When You Turn It Off

Recently Facebook has been pushing its VPN app “Onavo Protect” on iOS devices for protecting the personal information of users who use internet through public networks. This app was acquired by the social media company in the year 2013 and is supposedly being used to track user activity and collect data. These startling revelations have […] The post Facebook’s Creepy “Onavo Protect” VPN Tracks You Even When You Turn It Off appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook’s Creepy “Onavo Protect” VPN Tracks You Even When You Turn It Off
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Microsoft Stopped ‘Massive’ Cryptojacking Malware Attack That Targeted 500,000 Computers

In a blog post published on Wednesday, Microsoft said their Windows Defender antivirus software helped in the prevention of a massive cryptocurrency malware attack from spreading across the globe. Just before the noon of March 6, it did so by blocking around 80,000 instances of “several sophisticated trojans that exhibited advanced cross-process infection techniques, persistence mechanisms, and […] The post Microsoft Stopped ‘Massive’ Cryptojacking Malware Attack That Targeted 500,000 Computers appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Stopped ‘Massive’ Cryptojacking Malware Attack That Targeted 500,000 Computers
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Google Officially Releases Android P’s First Developer Preview

After waiting for almost seven months, we now have some reliable information about the next major Android update, called Android P. Google has officially released the first developer preview of Android 9.0 along with details of the initial set of features and APIs it will bring to the masses. It goes without saying that the Android […] The post Google Officially Releases Android P’s First Developer Preview appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Officially Releases Android P’s First Developer Preview
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iPhone Locked For 48 Years After 2-Year-Old Enters Wrong Passcode

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! What is the worst thing that can happen when you enter a wrong passcode on your iPhone? Ask this Chinese woman who is the mother of a two-year-old. Based in Shanghai, Lu made the mistake of leaving her iPhone with her son to watch educational videos. She ended up getting […] The post iPhone Locked For 48 Years After 2-Year-Old Enters Wrong Passcode appeared first on Fossbytes.
iPhone Locked For 48 Years After 2-Year-Old Enters Wrong Passcode
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How To Use Google Lens On Any Android Phone?

Google has finally started rolling out its visual search tool called Google Lens for all Android devices, the company announced on Twitter. Until now, only the proud owners of Pixel devices could enjoy the visual search features offered by Lens. Google Lens on these devices is integrated into Google Photos and Assistant.; on the other Android […] The post How To Use Google Lens On Any Android Phone? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Use Google Lens On Any Android Phone?
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Jeff Bezos Crowned “World’s Richest Person” In Forbes 2018’s Billionaires List

Yesterday, Forbes magazine refreshed their world’s billionaire’s list for the year 2018. As expected, Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man after pushing the “default” richest man to the second position. Bezos already outperformed Bill Gates in terms of money by a considerable margin. But, it was according to the Forbes’ real-time Billionaire’s […] The post Jeff Bezos Crowned “World’s Richest Person” In Forbes 2018’s Billionaires List appeared first on Fossbytes.
Jeff Bezos Crowned “World’s Richest Person” In Forbes 2018’s Billionaires List
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Debian GNU/Linux For Windows 10 Now Available In Microsoft Store

Just yesterday, we told you about the availability of Kali Linux on Microsoft Store. This allowed the users to add the penetration distro to the Windows Subsystem for Linux. What’s more exciting is that you can install multiple distros side by side on WSL. The latest distro to join this crop is Debian GNU/Linux, which […] The post Debian GNU/Linux For Windows 10 Now Available In Microsoft Store appeared first on Fossbytes.
Debian GNU/Linux For Windows 10 Now Available In Microsoft Store
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BlackBerry Drags Facebook To Court Over BBM Messaging Patents

Blackberry, which was once counted, along with Nokia, as a leader in the smartphone industry. However, its supremacy faded with time as a flood of Android and iOS devices arrived in the smartphone market. Later, Blackberry also shifted to Android but failed to make an impact. Now, it appears the company is looking for different […] The post BlackBerry Drags Facebook To Court Over BBM Messaging Patents appeared first on Fossbytes.
BlackBerry Drags Facebook To Court Over BBM Messaging Patents
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Hackers Set New DDoS World Record: 1.7 Tbps

Not even a week has passed since the code sharing platform GitHub suffered the world’s biggest DDoS attack recorded at 1.35Tbps. Just four days later, the world record of the biggest DDoS has been broken in an attempt to take down the systems of an unknown entity identified as a “US-based service provider”. The 1.7Tbps attack […] The post Hackers Set New DDoS World Record: 1.7 Tbps appeared first on Fossbytes.
Hackers Set New DDoS World Record: 1.7 Tbps
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Google New “Bristlecone” Quantum Processor Eyes Quantum Supremacy

We have robust processors that find a place in end-user devices and servers in data centers. But the need for more computing power has motivated humans to explore the field of quantum computing and achieve the next revolutionary breakthrough. The current implementations of quantum computers have a limited scope of operation and require specialized environments for […] The post Google New “Bristlecone” Quantum Processor Eyes Quantum Supremacy appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google New “Bristlecone” Quantum Processor Eyes Quantum Supremacy
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Should I Use Free VPN Services? Is It Safe To Use?

VPNs are widely used to overcome geographical obstruction, to access a remote network securely, and other different purposes. They are extensively used by organizations to share resources across various office locations. In recent times, VPNs have gained widespread usage in bypassing country restrictions to access blocked services. When people search the internet for ways to bypass […] The post Should I Use Free VPN Services? Is It Safe To Use? appeared first on Fossbytes.
Should I Use Free VPN Services? Is It Safe To Use?
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10 Free & Best Android Video Editor Apps For 2018: Editing Like A Pro

hile there are a vast number of video editing software available for PC, free video editor apps for Android smartphones are no less in the Google Play Store. They are convenient to work with and has a collection of amazing features. Here, we have compiled a list of best Android video editor apps which are […] The post 10 Free & Best Android Video Editor Apps For 2018: Editing Like A Pro appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Free & Best Android Video Editor Apps For 2018: Editing Like A Pro
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OfflineBay: A Pirate Bay Alternative That Works Without Internet

The Pirate Bay, known as TPB for short, is a known name trying to preserve the existence of torrent indexing sites. But TPB doesn’t run all the time flawlessly. However, it has shown persistence while withstanding against the pressure in the past. But, it can be any day TPB can face a downtime, possibly because […] The post OfflineBay: A Pirate Bay Alternative That Works Without Internet appeared first on Fossbytes.
OfflineBay: A Pirate Bay Alternative That Works Without Internet
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15 Most Popular Programming Languages Among Female Programmers

It’s a known fact that there is a lack of gender diversity in the tech industry. While the companies and independent organizations are working to promote an open and inclusive environment, a lot of work needs to be done. However, a recent report from HackerRank suggests that things are slowly changing and the gender gap […] The post 15 Most Popular Programming Languages Among Female Programmers appeared first on Fossbytes.
15 Most Popular Programming Languages Among Female Programmers
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4G LTE Loopholes Invite Unwanted Phone And Location Tracking, Fake Emergency Alerts

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! In a new paper, the researchers at Purdue University and the University of Iowa have discovered vulnerabilities in three procedures of the LTE protocol. The loopholes could be exploited to launch 10 new attacks, such as location tracking, intercepting calls and texts, making devices offline, etc. With the help of […] The post 4G LTE Loopholes Invite Unwanted Phone And Location Tracking, Fake Emergency Alerts appeared first on Fossbytes.
4G LTE Loopholes Invite Unwanted Phone And Location Tracking, Fake Emergency Alerts
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1.35Tbps: GitHub Faced World’s Biggest Ever DDoS Attack

Just recently, GitHub, the most famous code sharing and hosting platform, faced the world’s most powerful DDoS attack. As per GitHub, the website was unavailable for about 5 minutes (17:21 to 17:26 UTC) on February 28th as a result of this massive torrent of 1.2 Tbps traffic targetting the site all at once. Soon after the […] The post 1.35Tbps: GitHub Faced World’s Biggest Ever DDoS Attack appeared first on Fossbytes.
1.35Tbps: GitHub Faced World’s Biggest Ever DDoS Attack
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Top 10 Best Linux Distros For 2018 — (The Ultimate Distro Choosing Guide)

We’re well into 2018 and I think some of you might have boarded the Linux train in the recent past. While the world of Linux does offer tons of choice, it might get overwhelming at first. That’s why we’ve prepared this guide to help you select the best Linux distro to suit your needs. Some […] The post Top 10 Best Linux Distros For 2018 — (The Ultimate Distro Choosing Guide) appeared first on Fossbytes.
Top 10 Best Linux Distros For 2018 — (The Ultimate Distro Choosing Guide)
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8 Best Android Office Apps To Boost Your Productivity In 2018

ffice application is an essential suite that allows you to create powerful spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc., on a smartphone. Moreover, Android office apps come with cloud integration so that you can directly access the reports from the cloud, edit them, or save them online. To meet the productivity need of Android users, the Play Store […] The post 8 Best Android Office Apps To Boost Your Productivity In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Android Office Apps To Boost Your Productivity In 2018
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How To Turn Off Facebook Face Recognition System On App And PC?

When it comes to privacy features, Facebook probably has gone where no company has gone before. It includes unchartered territories like asking people’s naked pictures to help victims of revenge porn. Now, Facebook has introduced another privacy feature that can tell whether someone has uploaded your photo to Facebook’s network. Although it was first announced in December last […] The post How To Turn Off Facebook Face Recognition System On App And PC? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Turn Off Facebook Face Recognition System On App And PC?
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Ubuntu 18.04 Will Be A “First-class” VM Guest In Microsoft Hyper-V

If you’re a Linux enthusiast who loves to try out new Linux distros and see how they look and feel, you must have used some virtualization software. Such tools are even more popular among developers and IT admins to sandbox processes for better security. In a blog post (Via: The Register), Microsoft has announced that […] The post Ubuntu 18.04 Will Be A “First-class” VM Guest In Microsoft Hyper-V appeared first on Fossbytes.
Ubuntu 18.04 Will Be A “First-class” VM Guest In Microsoft Hyper-V
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