What Is Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) Doing On My PC? Do I Need This Process?

In case, you spared some time to view the task manager you know that enormous load of stuff that runs on Windows. Just in a recent article, we told you about one such process called Svchost.exe. Possibly, you might have also bumped into something called Desktop Window Manager. So, let’s explore the same in detail. What […]

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What Is Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) Doing On My PC? Do I Need This Process?
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Asus’s New Crypto Mining Motherboard H370 Supports 20 GPUs!

Last year with its B250 Mining expert, Asus made its intentions clear to penetrate deeper into cryptocurrency mining hardware industry. Once again, Asus has sent the world into a frenzy with its newly launched H370 Mining Master Motherboard which boasts the support for 20 graphics cards. In addition to it, the motherboard also allows users […]

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Asus’s New Crypto Mining Motherboard H370 Supports 20 GPUs!
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Man Uses Google Assistant To Fire A Gun

We have seen Google Assistant perform a variety of tasks ranging from simpler ones like turning on lights to scary ones where it can have a human-like conversation during phone calls. The latest addition to its capabilities is firing a gun. Alexander Reben is an artist who taught Assistant how to shoot a gun. Don’t […]

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Man Uses Google Assistant To Fire A Gun
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Reddit Beats Facebook To Become The 3rd Most Popular Site In The US

The front page of the internet has now surpassed Facebook to become the third most popular site in the US. That’s according to the updated stats published by Amazon’s web analytics subsidiary Alexa. As per the Alexa data, which is updated every three months, a unique visitor on Reddit views around 9 pages and spends more […]

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Reddit Beats Facebook To Become The 3rd Most Popular Site In The US
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Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Launches Kimbho Messaging App To Challenge WhatsApp: Download Here

After shocking the Indian smartphone owners by launching the “swadeshi” SIM card in partnership with BSNL, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has launched a messaging app named Kimbho. Kimbho has been created by Patanjali to compete with Facebook-owned WhatsApp. This desi app’s tagline is “Ab Bharat Bolega,” which translates into “Now India Will Speak” in English. Launching […] The post Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Launches Kimbho Messaging App To Challenge WhatsApp: Download Here appeared first on Fossbytes.
Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Launches Kimbho Messaging App To Challenge WhatsApp: Download Here
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What To Expect From Apple WWDC 2018? — Biggest Rumours And Speculations

Apple fanboys and enthusiasts around the world are geared up for WWDC 2018. In the much-anticipated World Wide Developer’s Conference, Apple showcases its advancements in software and rolls out new technologies for developers to help them build applications around them. The event majorly focuses on software, but Apple has used the even many times before […] The post What To Expect From Apple WWDC 2018? — Biggest Rumours And Speculations appeared first on Fossbytes.
What To Expect From Apple WWDC 2018? — Biggest Rumours And Speculations
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9 Best Netflix Alternative Sites To Satisfy Your Inner Filmophile | 2018 Edition

When it comes to calling out the best streaming services on the internet, Netflix is a name you can’t deny. The US-based streaming that brought binge-watching into the lives of many is the home to numerous talked-about titles. How can one forget House of Cards, Crown, Orange Is The New Black. and more. But even […] The post 9 Best Netflix Alternative Sites To Satisfy Your Inner Filmophile | 2018 Edition appeared first on Fossbytes.
9 Best Netflix Alternative Sites To Satisfy Your Inner Filmophile | 2018 Edition
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What Is Social Engineering? What Are Different Types Of Social Engineering Attacks?

You might have heard the word Social Engineering. But, what exactly is Social Engineering? What are the types of Social Engineering techniques? It can be assumed as a set of methods primarily intended by the people who want to hack other people or make them do some particular task to benefit the attacker. However, to […] The post What Is Social Engineering? What Are Different Types Of Social Engineering Attacks? appeared first on Fossbytes.
What Is Social Engineering? What Are Different Types Of Social Engineering Attacks?
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Satya Nadella Assures AI Won’t Take Our Jobs And “Dignity”

One of the biggest concerns of humans about AI is they might lose their jobs in the long run. Our lack of understanding about AI is probably the reason such concerns are raised more often. With the continued development of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, it’s expected from tech leaders to talk about the good […] The post Satya Nadella Assures AI Won’t Take Our Jobs And “Dignity” appeared first on Fossbytes.
Satya Nadella Assures AI Won’t Take Our Jobs And “Dignity”
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8 Best Note-Taking Apps For iPhones To Organise Notes Efficiently | 2018

A mobile phone is not merely a device today; it has become more of a companion. Imagining life without a mobile phone is pretty difficult. In this digitized world, carrying a pen and paper every time is next to impossible. We come across many minute details or thoughts in daily life which can skip the […] The post 8 Best Note-Taking Apps For iPhones To Organise Notes Efficiently | 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Note-Taking Apps For iPhones To Organise Notes Efficiently | 2018
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2018 iPhones Will Feature OLED Displays and Triple Lens Camera Setup, Suggests Reports

With the launch of the new edition of Apple iPhone just a few months away, it has been reported by South Korea’s Electronic Times that “Apple has decided to adopt organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) next year for all new iPhone models.” It has been reported that out of the three models that will be introduced this year, at […] The post 2018 iPhones Will Feature OLED Displays and Triple Lens Camera Setup, Suggests Reports appeared first on Fossbytes.
2018 iPhones Will Feature OLED Displays and Triple Lens Camera Setup, Suggests Reports
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If Avast Broke Your Windows 10 April Update, Here Is The Fix

One of the many problems associated with the Windows 10 April Update is because of the Avast antivirus software. A few days ago, some Windows 10 users saw a blank desktop with no icons after upgrading, and Microsoft had to block April Update. Later, it was known that the Avast Behavior Shield was incompatible with the […] The post If Avast Broke Your Windows 10 April Update, Here Is The Fix appeared first on Fossbytes.
If Avast Broke Your Windows 10 April Update, Here Is The Fix
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Therapy For ‘Cryptocurrency Addicts’ Offered By A Scottish Clinic

Do you obsessively watch the prices in CoinMarketCap all day long to trade in cryptocurrency – to an extent where you neglect other important things? Do you anxiously wait to buy the dips and sell the highs? Does the idea of taking a break from cryptocurrency trading annoy you? If the answer to all of the above […] The post Therapy For ‘Cryptocurrency Addicts’ Offered By A Scottish Clinic appeared first on Fossbytes.
Therapy For ‘Cryptocurrency Addicts’ Offered By A Scottish Clinic
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How to Track App Usage on iPhone to See the Time You’re Wasting on Each App?

Increased usage of social media platforms such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, etc., has made us a slave of mobile phones. According to eMarketer, a leading market research organization, it has been found that average time spent per day with mobile internet by a US-based mobile user amounts to 4 hours 16 minutes. The figure is […] The post How to Track App Usage on iPhone to See the Time You’re Wasting on Each App? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How to Track App Usage on iPhone to See the Time You’re Wasting on Each App?
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Low-Priced Android Phones Shipped with Pre-installed ‘Cosiloon’ Malware, Says Avast

Are you thinking about settling for a cheaper Android phone? You might want to reconsider this decision. A study conducted by Avast Threat Labs reports that several Android devices are shipped with malware pre-installed on them. The report says that more than 100 countries, including the US, Russia, and the UK have been affected by the adware […] The post Low-Priced Android Phones Shipped with Pre-installed ‘Cosiloon’ Malware, Says Avast appeared first on Fossbytes.
Low-Priced Android Phones Shipped with Pre-installed ‘Cosiloon’ Malware, Says Avast
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Apple’s Leaked Project ‘Star’ Could Be A Touchscreen ARM MacBook With LTE

Always Connected PC is Microsoft’s slang that refers to Arm-powered computing devices with always-on internet connectivity without compromising the battery life. Credit goes to the rumors, Apple also hasn’t turned deaf ears to the world of ARM-based replacements for its fans. Apple is known to be working on a new Arm-based touchscreen device project dubbed Star. […] The post Apple’s Leaked Project ‘Star’ Could Be A Touchscreen ARM MacBook With LTE appeared first on Fossbytes.
Apple’s Leaked Project ‘Star’ Could Be A Touchscreen ARM MacBook With LTE
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Microsoft’s Mysterious Surface Phone Is Coming Soon: First “Andromeda OS” Game Reveals

We have come across many rumors about Microsoft’s Surface Phone that reportedly runs on a special version of Windows 10 called “Andromeda OS.” Now an unreleased Windows 10 game has popped up which further confirms that the highly-anticipated Surface Phone’s release is getting near. It is a racing game called “Miami Heat,” and it supposedly […] The post Microsoft’s Mysterious Surface Phone Is Coming Soon: First “Andromeda OS” Game Reveals appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft’s Mysterious Surface Phone Is Coming Soon: First “Andromeda OS” Game Reveals
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FBI: Reboot Your Router Now To Fight Malware That Affected 500,000 Routers

This week only, Cisco reported about the malware called VPNFilter which is assumed to have targeted around 500,000 routers to create a massive botnet. It’s believed that the malware, having a resemblance to BlackEnergy malware, could have its roots originating in Russia. The manufacturers of affected routers and other network-connected devices include brands like Linksys, […] The post FBI: Reboot Your Router Now To Fight Malware That Affected 500,000 Routers appeared first on Fossbytes.
FBI: Reboot Your Router Now To Fight Malware That Affected 500,000 Routers
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MIT Researchers Create Ingestible “Bacteria On A Chip” To Monitor Your Guts

A team of researchers at MIT has created a pill-sized ingestible sensor that is essentially a group of genetically engineered “bacteria on a chip” which can detect intestinal bleeding and diagnoses several diseases. A strain of E. coli bacteria was genetically modified to respond to the presence of a chemical compound called “heme” found in red blood […] The post MIT Researchers Create Ingestible “Bacteria On A Chip” To Monitor Your Guts appeared first on Fossbytes.
MIT Researchers Create Ingestible “Bacteria On A Chip” To Monitor Your Guts
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YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service

After the announcement made last week, YouTube is about to start a war against the well-established music streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify. The Google-owned company has started rolling out their new YouTube Music subscription. Other than videos, many people use YouTube to listen to songs. In the past, YouTube has tried to address […] The post YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service appeared first on Fossbytes.
YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service
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10 Google Alternatives: Best Search Engines You Need To Use In 2018

Undoubtedly, Google is the most popular search engine out there, securing a whopping 90% market share of search engines worldwide. The search giant uses powerful and intelligent algorithms along with AI implementations that offer a seamless and personalized experience for users. But we all know that this ‘personalized experience’ comes at the cost of sharing our […] The post 10 Google Alternatives: Best Search Engines You Need To Use In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Google Alternatives: Best Search Engines You Need To Use In 2018
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Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk’s Views On AI: “We Shouldn’t Get Too Negative On This”

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! When it comes to the emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, which have the power to change the way we lead our lives, it’s good to know that eminent tech personalities are discussing AI’s impacts in public space. Just recently, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed his personal viewpoints on […] The post Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk’s Views On AI: “We Shouldn’t Get Too Negative On This” appeared first on Fossbytes.
Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk’s Views On AI: “We Shouldn’t Get Too Negative On This”
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Firefox 63 To Block Cryptojackers With Advanced Tracking Protection

It has been reported by Bleeping Computer, a security blog, that Firefox 63 will be launched with an improved tracking protection system to ward off the threats and security concerns posed by in-browser miners. With the surge in incidents involving mining malware trying to use your CPU power to perform some CPU-intensive calculations for their […] The post Firefox 63 To Block Cryptojackers With Advanced Tracking Protection appeared first on Fossbytes.
Firefox 63 To Block Cryptojackers With Advanced Tracking Protection
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Battery Life Challenge: Edge Beats Chrome And Firefox After April Update

Microsoft has again uploaded a new YouTube video flaunting the capabilities of their home-baked web browser. The company has a habit of doing so after releasing a major Windows 10 update. According to the latest battery life test done after the April 2018 update, Edge can last around 98% longer than Mozilla Firefox, but it only […] The post Battery Life Challenge: Edge Beats Chrome And Firefox After April Update appeared first on Fossbytes.
Battery Life Challenge: Edge Beats Chrome And Firefox After April Update
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Facebook Wants Your Nudes For Their New Anti-Revenge Porn Tool

Update: Facebook’s controversial program to fight revenge porn has now expanded beyond Austrailian borders. The company is expanding the pilot program to three more countries – US, UK, and Canada to prevent harassment and humiliation of users over the platform. However, the program still requires users to share nudes with a group of reviewers on Facebook.  If you […] The post Facebook Wants Your Nudes For Their New Anti-Revenge Porn Tool appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Wants Your Nudes For Their New Anti-Revenge Porn Tool
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Apple’s New Privacy Portal Lets You Download All Your Personal Data

If you want to know what kind of data Apple has been storing about you, then you can visit the Apple’s newly launched privacy portal. On Wednesday, the Cupertino-based tech giant launched a new Data and Privacy website which will allow users to access and download all the data related to them that Apple has […] The post Apple’s New Privacy Portal Lets You Download All Your Personal Data appeared first on Fossbytes.
Apple’s New Privacy Portal Lets You Download All Your Personal Data
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8 Best App Locks For Android To Secure Your Device In 2018

Smartphones nowadays contain a lot of sensitive data. Our banking apps, note-taking apps, gallery apps, etc. need to be secured from prying eyes. Also, when we hand over a device to a kid, we might want to prevent him from accessing apps on your phone. So, how do I lock my apps? An app locker […] The post 8 Best App Locks For Android To Secure Your Device In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best App Locks For Android To Secure Your Device In 2018
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Parrot 4.0 Ethical Hacking Linux Distro Released: Download Here To Get New Features

Compared to its previous releases, Debian-based Parrot 4.0 ethical hacking distro has arrived with a lot more changes. The development team has called it an important milestone in the history of the project. What’s new in Parrot 4.0? It goes without saying that Parrot 4.0 ships with all the fixes and updated packages released since […] The post Parrot 4.0 Ethical Hacking Linux Distro Released: Download Here To Get New Features appeared first on Fossbytes.
Parrot 4.0 Ethical Hacking Linux Distro Released: Download Here To Get New Features
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Microsoft CEO Thinks The World Is A Giant Computer

Nowadays, Microsoft never misses an opportunity to talk about AI, Cloud, and IoT. These are the new pillar Satya Nadella is trying to strengthen ever since he was appointed as the CEO. Recently, while speaking in London, Nadella said “it’s amazing to think of a world as a computer. I think that’s the right metaphor for […] The post Microsoft CEO Thinks The World Is A Giant Computer appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft CEO Thinks The World Is A Giant Computer
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Westworld Inspired ‘Mesmer’ Robot Looks Just Like Humans

The dawn of artificial intelligence is here, and we might soon be able to experience the Westworld fantasy, of which we all have imagined at least once. A robot making company called Engineered Arts is definitely advancing towards such a future. It has created a lifelike robot that will freak you out with its humanoid […] The post Westworld Inspired ‘Mesmer’ Robot Looks Just Like Humans appeared first on Fossbytes.
Westworld Inspired ‘Mesmer’ Robot Looks Just Like Humans
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TOR Anonymity: Things Not To Do While Using TOR

The awe-inspiring internet has its nightmares for the ones who get stalked and harassed in the digital world. They can’t get away from the predicament; one possible recourse is to go anonymous while using the internet with the help of various tools available. Name it, VPN, TOR, or you can use a proxy server for […] The post TOR Anonymity: Things Not To Do While Using TOR appeared first on Fossbytes.
TOR Anonymity: Things Not To Do While Using TOR
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Researchers Have Recreated The Human Brain’s Neural Network, Cell By Cell

The human brain is a complex biological processor made by a network of billions of neurons. But unlocking the inner workings of the mind remains a challenge for scientists, and they often develop simplified models to reveal its mysteries. Now researchers from Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo have created a model using microscopic plates for […] The post Researchers Have Recreated The Human Brain’s Neural Network, Cell By Cell appeared first on Fossbytes.
Researchers Have Recreated The Human Brain’s Neural Network, Cell By Cell
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Forget Google, Microsoft’s Human-Like AI Has Already Made 1 Million Phone Calls

When Sundar Pichai demonstrated the Google Duplex at Google I/O 2018, the whole world went into a frenzy after witnessing the assistant making an actual call on user’s behalf. Seems that Google is not the only company awing us with their feats in AI. In an event held in London, Microsoft unveiled their social chatbot […] The post Forget Google, Microsoft’s Human-Like AI Has Already Made 1 Million Phone Calls appeared first on Fossbytes.
Forget Google, Microsoft’s Human-Like AI Has Already Made 1 Million Phone Calls
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Facebook Must Break — Privacy Groups Knock FTC’s Door

After almost 18 years of Facebook’s existence, a number of groups focused on privacy and anti-monopoly are working hard to bring big changes to the company as an attempt to reduce the “scary amount of power” Facebook and Zuckerberg have. By sending a petition to the US Federal Trade Commission, the groups want to virtually […] The post Facebook Must Break — Privacy Groups Knock FTC’s Door appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Must Break — Privacy Groups Knock FTC’s Door
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Epic Games Unloads Prizes Worth $100 Million For Fortnite eSports Winners

The towering fame of Fortnite received another major boost today when Epic Games announced in a blog post that they would pool massive $100 million for Fortnite Esports tournament prize in the debut year of competitive play. The gigantic amount will be distributed amongst winners in the 2018/19 competitive season. This eye-popping prize money will simply […] The post Epic Games Unloads Prizes Worth $100 Million For Fortnite eSports Winners appeared first on Fossbytes.
Epic Games Unloads Prizes Worth $100 Million For Fortnite eSports Winners
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Cancer Cells Could Be Killed By Graphene “Optical Stimulation”

Researchers at the University of California have stumbled upon something which can open up new avenues to explore in the field of drug screening, painkiller formulation, and cancer treatment. The material involved in the study is Graphene, a semi-metal composed of single layer of carbon atoms. It is one of the strongest material ever tested and an […] The post Cancer Cells Could Be Killed By Graphene “Optical Stimulation” appeared first on Fossbytes.
Cancer Cells Could Be Killed By Graphene “Optical Stimulation”
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Nvidia’s New Research Teaches Robots to Learn From Human

Nvidia has presented a new research work at International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) organized in Brisbane, Australia which involves teaching robots to learn from the tasks performed by Humans. Until now, robots were trained to perform a set of instructions for a fixed number of times in an environment isolated from the very […] The post Nvidia’s New Research Teaches Robots to Learn From Human appeared first on Fossbytes.
Nvidia’s New Research Teaches Robots to Learn From Human
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It’s Official: Fortnite’s Android Version To Be Released This Summer

The wildly popular game Fortnite is finally coming to Android devices. This news was announced by Epic Games in a developer blog post stating that the highly-awaited Android version is slated for a release later this summer. Just after weeks of its release on the iOS platform where it has been ruling the gaming charts, […] The post It’s Official: Fortnite’s Android Version To Be Released This Summer appeared first on Fossbytes.
It’s Official: Fortnite’s Android Version To Be Released This Summer
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How To Turn On Gmail Offline Mode And Use Gmail Without Internet?

Recently, at Google I/O, the search giant announced many Gmail features that are meant to enhance your user experience. We have already told you about Confidential Mode and Smart Compose. Now, Gmail’s new feature comes to save the day when you are on vacation, but your inner workaholic is getting restless. Gmail Offline mode lets […] The post How To Turn On Gmail Offline Mode And Use Gmail Without Internet? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Turn On Gmail Offline Mode And Use Gmail Without Internet?
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Google Drops “Don’t Be Evil” Motto From Its Code Of Conduct

In 2015, when Google reorganized itself under Alphabet, the new parent company drafted a new motto for itself — “Do the right thing.” However, Google’s own unofficial motto remained “Don’t be evil.” The company kept it as a part of the corporate code of conduct since 2000. In the latest development, Gizmodo has uncovered that […] The post Google Drops “Don’t Be Evil” Motto From Its Code Of Conduct appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Drops “Don’t Be Evil” Motto From Its Code Of Conduct
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Real-time Location Data Of Nearly All US Smartphone Users Exposed

A cell phone tracking service called LocationSmart has been reportedly leaking real-time location data on millions of mobile phone customers across North America. Exploiting a bug in its website, anyone could track the location of US cell phone users without obtaining their consent. This bug was spotted by Robert Xiao, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher, in […] The post Real-time Location Data Of Nearly All US Smartphone Users Exposed appeared first on Fossbytes.
Real-time Location Data Of Nearly All US Smartphone Users Exposed
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Now Stream PC Games On Your Smartphone Using Steam Link App

Valve, creator of the famous gaming platform Steam, announced earlier that they would launch a Steam Link app for Android and iOS that will let users stream games from PC to mobile device. The beta version of the app has been launched and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. The app allows you […] The post Now Stream PC Games On Your Smartphone Using Steam Link App appeared first on Fossbytes.
Now Stream PC Games On Your Smartphone Using Steam Link App
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“Android + Nintendo Switch?” — Wonder Is Making A Gaming Smartphone-Console Hybrid

Mysterious gaming startup Wonder has revealed some interesting details of its upcoming gaming hardware. Thanks to an early prototype obtained by The Verge, it’s now confirmed that Wonder is working on an Android-powered device focused on gaming. The device in question will be a lot more than an Android smartphone. It’ll ship with a software […] The post “Android + Nintendo Switch?” — Wonder Is Making A Gaming Smartphone-Console Hybrid appeared first on Fossbytes.
“Android + Nintendo Switch?” — Wonder Is Making A Gaming Smartphone-Console Hybrid
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Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability

In a bid to make gaming accessible to people suffering from motor disabilities, Microsoft has presented its new Xbox Adaptive Controller. It is considered as a significant breakthrough in the world of gaming as the controller is deemed to change the way games are played. This is the first controller that has been launched to cater […] The post Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability
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Google Chrome To Drop ‘Secure’ Indicator From HTTPS Pages

Google announced on Thursday in an official blog post that the ‘Secure’ indicator on websites will be removed from September onwards. The move is followed by the gradual shift of web towards adopting HTTPS as the default safety protocol. Starting from Chrome version 69, which is set to release in September, websites working on HTTPS […] The post Google Chrome To Drop ‘Secure’ Indicator From HTTPS Pages appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Chrome To Drop ‘Secure’ Indicator From HTTPS Pages
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‘Memory Transfer’ Performed By Scientists Between Two Snails

The concept of being able to transfer memories into another living being might seem a little far-fetched and inspired by a science fiction movie, but it’s not entirely impossible. A new study conducted by scientists at the University of California Los Angeles proves that it’s possible to transplant memories into another sentient being. They took one […] The post ‘Memory Transfer’ Performed By Scientists Between Two Snails appeared first on Fossbytes.
‘Memory Transfer’ Performed By Scientists Between Two Snails
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AsteroidOS, An Open-source Wear OS Alternative, Launches First Stable Version

Capitalizing on the lack of an open source operating system for smartwatches, Florent Revest, a French computer science student, envisaged a project named AsteroidOS. After four years of extensive development and contribution in SDK from more than 100 contributors all over the world, AsteroidOS has launched its first stable version v1.0. Supported Hardware This Linux-based […] The post AsteroidOS, An Open-source Wear OS Alternative, Launches First Stable Version appeared first on Fossbytes.
AsteroidOS, An Open-source Wear OS Alternative, Launches First Stable Version
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Yanny or Laurel Explained: Why Is This Audio Puzzle Breaking The Internet?

If you have checked your social media platform in the past one day, you might have come across the “Yanny or Laurel” debate that has split the internet into two. In case you haven’t, here is the audio file that has sparked an argument between netizens and people are freaking out: What do you hear?! […] The post Yanny or Laurel Explained: Why Is This Audio Puzzle Breaking The Internet? appeared first on Fossbytes.
Yanny or Laurel Explained: Why Is This Audio Puzzle Breaking The Internet?
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10 Best Sites To Read Free Books Online And Download Legally In 2018

There is no friend as loyal as a book” — Ernest Hemingway Apart from serving as a constant companion in solitude, books serve as food for the mind by stimulating our imagination and creativity. However, buying a new book each time can burn a hole in your pockets. Thankfully we have lots of free ebooks online, […] The post 10 Best Sites To Read Free Books Online And Download Legally In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
10 Best Sites To Read Free Books Online And Download Legally In 2018
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Study Finds Students With Better Grades Are Equally Poor At Keeping Strong Passwords

A study conducted in a college situated in Philipines indicated that students who score higher grades are equally poor at keeping strong passwords as the students who bag lower grades. The research activity was based on the set new guidelines rolled out by National Institute of Standards and Technology to choose a secure password. In this […] The post Study Finds Students With Better Grades Are Equally Poor At Keeping Strong Passwords appeared first on Fossbytes.
Study Finds Students With Better Grades Are Equally Poor At Keeping Strong Passwords
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How To Speed Up Windows Using ReadyBoost And USB Drive? Does It Still Work?

Microsoft first introduced the functionality to use a USB drive or SD card as a memory cache in Windows Vista in the form of a feature known as ReadyBoost. The feature was also inherited to Windows 7 and later versions, but with the ability to configure more than one USB drive for ReadyBoost. So, what […] The post How To Speed Up Windows Using ReadyBoost And USB Drive? Does It Still Work? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Speed Up Windows Using ReadyBoost And USB Drive? Does It Still Work?
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7 Important Facts From Facebook’s Latest Community Standards Report

In an attempt to justify and backup the Mark Zuckerberg’s claims of Facebook’s intense efforts to kibosh objectionable content, the tech giant released a Facebook Community Standards Enforcement Report. The maiden report spans across 81 pages and talks in detail about the metrics on enforcement on six different key areas namely graphic violence, adult nudity, […] The post 7 Important Facts From Facebook’s Latest Community Standards Report appeared first on Fossbytes.
7 Important Facts From Facebook’s Latest Community Standards Report
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HTC “Exodus” Is A Blockchain Smartphone For Decentralized Apps And Security

Notch and AI aren’t the only buzzwords floating around the smartphone world as blockchain is surely looking like a future of smartphones to some manufacturer. Marking the first from an established smartphone company, HTC has officially announced that it’s working on a blockchain-powered smartphone. Named HTC Exodus, this Android smartphone will come with a universal […] The post HTC “Exodus” Is A Blockchain Smartphone For Decentralized Apps And Security appeared first on Fossbytes.
HTC “Exodus” Is A Blockchain Smartphone For Decentralized Apps And Security
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Wi-Fi EasyMesh Lets You Connect Mesh Routers From Different Brands

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! For homes that are much bigger than a room, mesh networking is a great way to spread internet waves in every possible corner by placing multiple access points (AP). There are popular mesh networking devices like Google WiFi. A major problem associated with these mesh networking routers is that they […] The post Wi-Fi EasyMesh Lets You Connect Mesh Routers From Different Brands appeared first on Fossbytes.
Wi-Fi EasyMesh Lets You Connect Mesh Routers From Different Brands
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Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish May Include Out-of-the-box Android Integration

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! If you’re reading this article, there are great chances that you might be owning a computer as well as a smartphone. In such case, very often we feel the need for a seamless integration between both the devices. While Apple is known for how well its devices work with each […] The post Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish May Include Out-of-the-box Android Integration appeared first on Fossbytes.
Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish May Include Out-of-the-box Android Integration
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How To Choose The Best GPU For Windows 10 Apps — Discrete Or Integrated?

People who have an extra load of cash to spend while buying a new PC, they have the advantage of a discrete graphics card. The extra video card adds to the efficiency when the PC has to run heavy apps and process resource-intensive graphics workloads that are beyond the capacity of the integrated chip. When we […] The post How To Choose The Best GPU For Windows 10 Apps — Discrete Or Integrated? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Choose The Best GPU For Windows 10 Apps — Discrete Or Integrated?
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A ‘Dumb’ Version Of Cambridge Analytica Exposed 3 Million Facebook Users’ Data: Report

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! The word Cambridge now reminds most of us about Cambridge Analytica and Alexandr Kogan. A report from New Scientist reveals that there was another data collection project, conducted by University of Cambridge’s Psychometrics Centre, to conduct personality tests and source the data of Facebook users through the app called myPersonality. […] The post A ‘Dumb’ Version Of Cambridge Analytica Exposed 3 Million Facebook Users’ Data: Report appeared first on Fossbytes.
A ‘Dumb’ Version Of Cambridge Analytica Exposed 3 Million Facebook Users’ Data: Report
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Facebook Brings Youth Portal to Aware Kids About Their Data Usage Policy

Facebook has received copious criticism from the general public and lawmakers about the lack of a mechanism to aware young users about the safe and accountable usage of internet. In a bid to reprieve such backlash in future, the social media kingpin has launched a Youth Portal. The vibrant looking Facebook Youth Portal is targeted […] The post Facebook Brings Youth Portal to Aware Kids About Their Data Usage Policy appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Brings Youth Portal to Aware Kids About Their Data Usage Policy
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Google One To Bring Cheaper Online Storage Plans For Users

Google has announced a new online storage subscription plan called Google One, which will replace the existing Drive storage program. The new name makes more sense as the Google storage isn’t just limited to Drive, it’s also used to save data from other products. Google One subscribers can buy additional online space in the cloud […] The post Google One To Bring Cheaper Online Storage Plans For Users appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google One To Bring Cheaper Online Storage Plans For Users
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Facebook Suspends 200 Apps In Data Misuse Investigation

Over a month ago, Mark Zuckerberg had promised to look into data abusing apps like Cambridge Analytica’s, and the results of the ongoing investigations are finally here. Facebook announced in an official blog post that around 200 apps have been suspended for potentially misusing user data. This statement comes after an audit that was initiated due […] The post Facebook Suspends 200 Apps In Data Misuse Investigation appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Suspends 200 Apps In Data Misuse Investigation
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Critical PGP Flaws Can Expose Encrypted Emails In “Plaintext”, Disable It Right Now

Email users who use PGP (based on OpenPGP) and S/MIME to encrypt and decrypt their communications are at “immediate risk”. The reason is that a team of European researchers has found critical flaws in the encryption standards and currently there are no fixes available. The vulnerabilities dubbed EFAIL are harmful as they can reveal the contents of […] The post Critical PGP Flaws Can Expose Encrypted Emails In “Plaintext”, Disable It Right Now appeared first on Fossbytes.
Critical PGP Flaws Can Expose Encrypted Emails In “Plaintext”, Disable It Right Now
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DRAM Price Fixing Scheme: The Reason Why Your RAM Is So Expensive

DRAM is a necessary component for almost every piece of digital electronics these days. DRAM has achieved a status well beyond ubiquity; it’s practically omnipresent in today’s always connected world. Despite the astounding demand for DRAM, only three companies manufacture 98% of the world’s supply of it. Let’s tell you about this detail. DRAM is […] The post DRAM Price Fixing Scheme: The Reason Why Your RAM Is So Expensive appeared first on Fossbytes.
DRAM Price Fixing Scheme: The Reason Why Your RAM Is So Expensive
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Atlas, The Humanoid Robot By Boston Dynamics, Can Now Run Free In Fields

In a recent video released by Boston Dynamics, Atlas, the world’s most dynamic humanoid is seen ambling across a patchy outdoor terrain showcasing his ability to maintain balance while walking at a brisk pace. Designed in collaboration with United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Atlas was released before the public in the year […] The post Atlas, The Humanoid Robot By Boston Dynamics, Can Now Run Free In Fields appeared first on Fossbytes.
Atlas, The Humanoid Robot By Boston Dynamics, Can Now Run Free In Fields
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Pixel Watch From Google Is Coming: Here’s What We Know So Far

Just like you don’t have many options other than iPad when it comes to choosing a tablet for daily computing tasks, you don’t have tons of great choices when it comes to smartwatches. With Apple Watch, Cupertino has been able to establish itself as a solid choice in the wearable market. On the other hand, […] The post Pixel Watch From Google Is Coming: Here’s What We Know So Far appeared first on Fossbytes.
Pixel Watch From Google Is Coming: Here’s What We Know So Far
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How To Turn On And Use Gmail’s “Smart Compose” Feature Right Now?

If you regularly use Gmail to carry out your work and personal conversations, you might want to get your hands on a new AI-powered Gmail feature called Smart Compose. Unveiled at Google I/O 2018, the new Gmail feature suggests possible phrases and even sentences as you type emails. Being an experimental Gmail feature, there isn’t much […] The post How To Turn On And Use Gmail’s “Smart Compose” Feature Right Now? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Turn On And Use Gmail’s “Smart Compose” Feature Right Now?
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AI Program Grows “Grid Cells” That Mimick Human-Like Navigation

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! We humans beings and most of the animals can easily navigate in our surroundings through complex processing systems in the brain that grants the ability to explore new areas, memory retention of previously visited places and taking shortcuts. While such abilities come naturally to us without ever realizing how complex the […] The post AI Program Grows “Grid Cells” That Mimick Human-Like Navigation appeared first on Fossbytes.
AI Program Grows “Grid Cells” That Mimick Human-Like Navigation
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Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Found In Ubuntu Snap Store

Tarwirdur, a Github user, recently flagged a malicious cryptocurrency mining malware hiding in Ubuntu apps. Found in the Ubuntu Snap Store, an app store for a newly introduced package management system, the affected apps were named Hextris and 2048buntu. The Bytecoin miner script was hiding in the “systemd” background process. The snap packages were uploaded […] The post Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Found In Ubuntu Snap Store appeared first on Fossbytes.
Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Found In Ubuntu Snap Store
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Here Are The 3000+ Facebooks Ads Russia Used To Affect 2016 US Presidential Elections

Last year, major tech companies including Facebook, Google, Twitter were brought under scrutiny for being the platforms used to fuel Russian propaganda related to the 2016 US presidential elections. The companies had to further testify before the Congress. On Thursday, the US House Intelligence Committee member Adam Schiff released a massive cache of over 3,000+ ads that Russia’s […] The post Here Are The 3000+ Facebooks Ads Russia Used To Affect 2016 US Presidential Elections appeared first on Fossbytes.
Here Are The 3000+ Facebooks Ads Russia Used To Affect 2016 US Presidential Elections
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Google Takes Legal Road To Bring “Regular” Security Updates To Android Devices

Android is one the most used operating systems in the world because it provides a high level of customizability to its users, and the other reason, there are tons of cheap Android devices in the market. But the lives of Android users is filled with the pain of not getting updates on time. Forget the […] The post Google Takes Legal Road To Bring “Regular” Security Updates To Android Devices appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Takes Legal Road To Bring “Regular” Security Updates To Android Devices
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How To Free Up To 46GB Storage After Installing Windows 10 April 2018 Update?

Now, that you’ve installed Windows 10 April 2018 Update on your PC, it’s time to take advantage of the new features that have arrived as part of the update. The Settings app now includes an option called Free Up Space Now. If you’ve heard about the disk cleanup tool in Windows; it does the same […] The post How To Free Up To 46GB Storage After Installing Windows 10 April 2018 Update? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Free Up To 46GB Storage After Installing Windows 10 April 2018 Update?
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How To Turn On “Remind Me To Take A Break” On YouTube?

Apart from all the AI-packed announcements at Google I/O 2018, the company also said they have worked out a feature that’ll help people reduce their use of Android devices and Google service. As a part of Google’s digital well-being efforts, the first change has arrived in the form of a YouTube update. So let’s take […] The post How To Turn On “Remind Me To Take A Break” On YouTube? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Turn On “Remind Me To Take A Break” On YouTube?
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The Value Of A Proper Lab Computer — Why You Should Get Started With Virtualization?

Whether you work in IT or development, having a decent workstation is a must. Your workstation is your Swiss Army Knife with all your utilities, tools, working environment, and possibly production releases of your works. But should you be doing all your research on that same workstation? With all your testing environments and differing versions […] The post The Value Of A Proper Lab Computer — Why You Should Get Started With Virtualization? appeared first on Fossbytes.
The Value Of A Proper Lab Computer — Why You Should Get Started With Virtualization?
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This “Windows XP 2018 Edition” Concept Brings Back Golden Days In A Modern Attire

It has been years since Microsoft pulled support for Windows XP. But no doubt the defunct operating system can make many people nostalgic even in 2018. That’s the reason innovative minds are always working to make sure XP doesn’t go away from our memories. In the past, we have seen efforts like Windows XP running […] The post This “Windows XP 2018 Edition” Concept Brings Back Golden Days In A Modern Attire appeared first on Fossbytes.
This “Windows XP 2018 Edition” Concept Brings Back Golden Days In A Modern Attire
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Facecoin? Facebook Planning To Launch Its Cryptocurrency: Report

Facebook, the controversial social network, has already integrated payments and its Messenger platform. The company founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also expressed interest in blockchain in the past; Zuckerberg thinks that he can help Facebook and fix multiple issues. According to a new report from Cheddar, Facebook is exploring the possibility of launching its […] The post Facecoin? Facebook Planning To Launch Its Cryptocurrency: Report appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facecoin? Facebook Planning To Launch Its Cryptocurrency: Report
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How To Use Gmail’s “Confidential Mode” And Send Self-Destructing Emails?

If you have opted for Gmail’s recently revamped version, among various Gmail features, you also get the chance to use the new confidential mode. What is Confidential mode in Gmail? It is an option that lets Gmail user’s send self-destruction emails to Gmail and non-Gmail users. It means that the email along with its attached […] The post How To Use Gmail’s “Confidential Mode” And Send Self-Destructing Emails? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Use Gmail’s “Confidential Mode” And Send Self-Destructing Emails?
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CentOS 7 1804 Linux Distro Available For Download: Here’s How To Update

While making a list of free operating systems that can be used both as a daily use system as well as a server, CentOS gets an early mention. Based on RHEL base, CentOS is known for being a stable and manageable platform. Just recently, the developers have shipped the sixth CentOS-7 release. It makes CentOS […] The post CentOS 7 1804 Linux Distro Available For Download: Here’s How To Update appeared first on Fossbytes.
CentOS 7 1804 Linux Distro Available For Download: Here’s How To Update
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reCAPTCHA v3 Beta: Google Makes It Easier To Prove You Are A Human

Frequent internet users are familiar with reCAPTCHA which asks you to prove that you are human through a test. While reCAPTCHAs are useful for websites, they can be quite irritating. Nobody likes to pick pictures that meet a description or figure out a bunch of messy alphabets and number while browsing the internet. Thankfully, Google […] The post reCAPTCHA v3 Beta: Google Makes It Easier To Prove You Are A Human appeared first on Fossbytes.
reCAPTCHA v3 Beta: Google Makes It Easier To Prove You Are A Human
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8 Best Android PDF Reader Apps For Viewing Documents In 2018

Most documents or forms you download online are in PDF format. PDF stands for Portable Document format, and due to its portability, the format is highly prevalent. There are many popular PDF readers available for Windows. Android devices may not be able to open PDF files by default if they don’t have a PDF reader […] The post 8 Best Android PDF Reader Apps For Viewing Documents In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Best Android PDF Reader Apps For Viewing Documents In 2018
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Most Popular Android Versions In May 2018 (Always Updated List)

Android is the most used operating system on the planet. In fact, it’s almost omnipresent in the mobile ecosystem. Even the Android versions, like Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop, etc. have been able to build their individual fan following. Google is very punctual in releasing the market share of these Android versions on a monthly basis. This data gets […] The post Most Popular Android Versions In May 2018 (Always Updated List) appeared first on Fossbytes.
Most Popular Android Versions In May 2018 (Always Updated List)
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Google’s App Bundles Reduces Android App Sizes, Offers Faster Installation

One of the biggest problems with Android today is their size. Large sized apps tend to slow down phones, and therefore statistics too show a decline in the likelihood of a user to install heavier apps. This is why Google has announced a new publishing format called Android App Bundle which will help developers to optimize the size of […] The post Google’s App Bundles Reduces Android App Sizes, Offers Faster Installation appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google’s App Bundles Reduces Android App Sizes, Offers Faster Installation
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What Is Svchost.exe Process On My Windows PC? Is Service Host Process A Virus?

Out of the many system processes that run on Windows, one that crept me a lot in the past is the svchost.exe process in Task Manager. I still remember constantly worrying why is the internet slow because some unknown data kept downloading all the time. I was almost convinced that some malware was living on […] The post What Is Svchost.exe Process On My Windows PC? Is Service Host Process A Virus? appeared first on Fossbytes.
What Is Svchost.exe Process On My Windows PC? Is Service Host Process A Virus?
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Just 12% People Want To Pay For Facebook If Their Data Isn’t Collected And Sold

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Ever since the Cambridge Analytica fire sparked, Mozilla has been busy leg-pulling Facebook wherever and whenever they can. They have already released Facebook Container meant to prevent the social network from tracking users on the web. Now, Mozilla has published a new survey to show people’s thoughts on Facebook. People were […] The post Just 12% People Want To Pay For Facebook If Their Data Isn’t Collected And Sold appeared first on Fossbytes.
Just 12% People Want To Pay For Facebook If Their Data Isn’t Collected And Sold
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22 Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version?

Google I/O 2018 brought Android P Beta which unveiled several new features in its latest mobile OS, Android P. While the name of Android version 9.0 still remains a mystery, we got to see a bunch of cool and exciting features. This year Google is focused on making our digital lives more calm and organized through Android […] The post 22 Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version? appeared first on Fossbytes.
22 Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version?
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18 Tips & Tricks To Speed Up Windows 10 And Make It Faster

Redmond has stopped increasing the version number of their operating system; we can only see themed Windows 10 Updates. In April 2017, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would be receiving two major updates per year. Despite all the rapid development, Windows machines slow down over time as they get bloated with programs and files. So, if […] The post 18 Tips & Tricks To Speed Up Windows 10 And Make It Faster appeared first on Fossbytes.
18 Tips & Tricks To Speed Up Windows 10 And Make It Faster
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Walmart Buys Flipkart; Grabs 77% Stake For $16 Billion

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! The US-based supermarket chain Walmart is set to enter the Indian e-commerce market after acquiring a controlling stake in the Flipkart, according to a TOI report. The news has been confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by Mayaosho Son, CEO of SoftBank. It’s worth noting that Softbank owns 20% stake in Flipkart. An official announcement […] The post Walmart Buys Flipkart; Grabs 77% Stake For $16 Billion appeared first on Fossbytes.
Walmart Buys Flipkart; Grabs 77% Stake For $16 Billion
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What Is “Near Share” In Windows 10? How To Share Files Wirelessly Without 3rd-Party Software?

Microsoft released Windows 10 April 2018 Update with a number of salient features. Windows 10 now has a new built-in file sharing feature called Near Share which is known to Windows Insiders since last year. Let’s tell you about in detail and how to use it. What’s Nearby Sharing? Nearby Sharing is the new wireless […] The post What Is “Near Share” In Windows 10? How To Share Files Wirelessly Without 3rd-Party Software? appeared first on Fossbytes.
What Is “Near Share” In Windows 10? How To Share Files Wirelessly Without 3rd-Party Software?
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Android P Gets iPhone X-inspired Gesture Navigation: Here’s How To Use Them

Google I/O 2018 unveiled a slew of new features and improvements in Android P. And once again, Google has taken a page from iPhone’s playbook by adding gesture navigation to the latest version of Android. The company has given an option to replace the classic three-icon array of on-screen buttons that have been present in every version of […] The post Android P Gets iPhone X-inspired Gesture Navigation: Here’s How To Use Them appeared first on Fossbytes.
Android P Gets iPhone X-inspired Gesture Navigation: Here’s How To Use Them
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Microsoft Releases ML.NET Open Source Machine Learning Framework Preview

Microsoft has released the first developer preview of ML.NET, their cross-platform open source machine framework for .NET developers. It was in development at Microsoft research and has been used in a variety of products including Windows, Azure, Bing, etc. For developers without prior expertise in dealing with ML models, Microsoft says, the framework helps them in […] The post Microsoft Releases ML.NET Open Source Machine Learning Framework Preview appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Releases ML.NET Open Source Machine Learning Framework Preview
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Waymo’s Self-driving Cars Service Is Launching Later This Year: Google I/O

Google I/O 2018 has shed some light on how Waymo is using AI to make fully self-driving cars a reality. Dmitri Dolgov, CTO and VP of Engineering at Waymo, revealed the new milestones the company has achieved in the field of autonomous car technology — indicating people can soon book a driverless car in the near […] The post Waymo’s Self-driving Cars Service Is Launching Later This Year: Google I/O appeared first on Fossbytes.
Waymo’s Self-driving Cars Service Is Launching Later This Year: Google I/O
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3 New AI-Powered Features That Make Google Lens “Smarter” Than Before

At this year’s Google I/O, the search giant made a host of announcements regarding their AI-powered visual recognition app Google Lens. As a result, Google Lens will be integrated into the camera app on supported devices from LG, Motorola, Xiaomi, Sony, Nokia, etc., and of course, Pixel. Here are some more useful changes: Google Lens […] The post 3 New AI-Powered Features That Make Google Lens “Smarter” Than Before appeared first on Fossbytes.
3 New AI-Powered Features That Make Google Lens “Smarter” Than Before
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Android P Beta Launched — Register Here; Find If Your Device Is Supported

At its I/O 2018 developer conference, Google announced tons of new features coming to the upcoming Android P. Powered by AI-focused changes, this release looks like company’s most ambitious update in years. Android P Beta is now available If you want to have an early look at Android P, whose official name remains unknown, you can […] The post Android P Beta Launched — Register Here; Find If Your Device Is Supported appeared first on Fossbytes.
Android P Beta Launched — Register Here; Find If Your Device Is Supported
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Google Assistant Becomes More Naturally Conversational And Visually Assistive

Google is making efforts to make its flagship product Google Assistant become more naturally conversational and visually assistive. To this end, the company has announced several new features to upgrade user experience and help people around the world to help get things done faster. Assistant’s language understanding has been improved greatly so that users can speak […] The post Google Assistant Becomes More Naturally Conversational And Visually Assistive appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Assistant Becomes More Naturally Conversational And Visually Assistive
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Smart Compose: Google AI Can Write Your Emails Quickly

Just like Microsoft, Google’s annual developer conference has tons of AI-related announcements. The recently revamped Gmail has a new capability: help people while they compose email drafts. The AI-powered feature called Smart Compose can suggest contextual phrases and even complete sentences, allowing Gmail to type emails pretty fast. In fact, they don’t need to type […] The post Smart Compose: Google AI Can Write Your Emails Quickly appeared first on Fossbytes.
Smart Compose: Google AI Can Write Your Emails Quickly
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5 New AI-powered Android P Features That’ll Make Your Phone “Smarter”

Over the past decade, Android has become the world’s most popular operating system. Given how Google is integrating AI into every possible scenario, it would be unfair to keep Android away. At I/O 2018, Google called Android P the important first step towards a new AI-focused Android operating system. Let’s tell you more about new […] The post 5 New AI-powered Android P Features That’ll Make Your Phone “Smarter” appeared first on Fossbytes.
5 New AI-powered Android P Features That’ll Make Your Phone “Smarter”
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Google Photos Keeps Getting Better: Colors B/W Photos, Fixes Pictures, Turn Documents Into PDFs

Google CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off the Google I/O 2018 event by addressing the audience regarding the impact of technology on our lives — mostly positive. He also underlined the company’s deep sense of responsibility while working with AI to empower the users and developers. One of the first features announced during the keynote was […] The post Google Photos Keeps Getting Better: Colors B/W Photos, Fixes Pictures, Turn Documents Into PDFs appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google Photos Keeps Getting Better: Colors B/W Photos, Fixes Pictures, Turn Documents Into PDFs
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AI, AI, Everywhere: Google’s Research Division Is Now “Google AI”

When it comes to Google, I don’t need to underline the importance of artificial intelligence for the company. Google is known to infuse AI in all its products to make them smarter and more efficient. To further highlight this importance, the company has gone ahead and rebranded its complete Google Research division as Google AI. […] The post AI, AI, Everywhere: Google’s Research Division Is Now “Google AI” appeared first on Fossbytes.
AI, AI, Everywhere: Google’s Research Division Is Now “Google AI”
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TorGuard VPN Review 2018: Is This Feature-rich VPN Service Any Good?

How is your quest for finding the best VPN service going on? Well, you might have read our reviews of the VPN services like Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN. In this post, I would like to tell you about another well-known VPN service called TorGuard. But before moving ahead, let’s us recall the basics of […] The post TorGuard VPN Review 2018: Is This Feature-rich VPN Service Any Good? appeared first on Fossbytes.
TorGuard VPN Review 2018: Is This Feature-rich VPN Service Any Good?
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How To Replace Google Assistant With Alexa Or Cortana On Android?

Microsoft first announced its plans to integrate Cortana and Alexa last year. At Build 2018, the company announced more updates and showed Cortana running on Alexa and vice versa. But, what about Google Assistant? Almost every Android phone comes loaded with Google’s AI-powered assistant but what if you prefer other smart assistants? If you’re using […] The post How To Replace Google Assistant With Alexa Or Cortana On Android? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How To Replace Google Assistant With Alexa Or Cortana On Android?
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New Android Features Are Coming To Reduce Your Smartphone Addiction, Says Report

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! While many things are expected at I/O 2018, Google could also talk about a known yet unattended issue: smartphone addiction. WSJ has reported that Google might bring new features to Android that’ll help people in using their devices less often. The move comes at a time when talks about the use of […] The post New Android Features Are Coming To Reduce Your Smartphone Addiction, Says Report appeared first on Fossbytes.
New Android Features Are Coming To Reduce Your Smartphone Addiction, Says Report
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8 Biggest Things We Expect To See This Year At Google I/O 2018

Google I/O 2018 is just around the corner, so brace yourself for a slew of Google news. Like every year, we can expect major announcements for the latest Android version, Google’s new software, and updates for the existing products. The annual developer conference will kick off at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California on 8th […] The post 8 Biggest Things We Expect To See This Year At Google I/O 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
8 Biggest Things We Expect To See This Year At Google I/O 2018
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Almost Dead Kinect Takes Rebirth As Project Kinect For Azure

It was October 2017 when Microsoft pulled the plug on their not-so-successful Kinect sensor meant to complement the Xbox line of gaming consoles. The sensor may have gone out of production, but it was known that the technology will live. The third generation of Kinect technology finds a home in the HoloLens headsets. It has now […] The post Almost Dead Kinect Takes Rebirth As Project Kinect For Azure appeared first on Fossbytes.
Almost Dead Kinect Takes Rebirth As Project Kinect For Azure
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Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools

At its Build 2018 developer conference, Microsoft is doubling down its continuous efforts in the AI and IoT field. It’s worth noting that these technologies are being pushed as one of the most important ones for developers. Along the similar lines, the company’s CEO Satya Nadella took the center stage and announced a new cloud […] The post Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools
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Windows 10 Now Runs On 700 Million Devices

Microsoft has continued the ritual of announcing Windows 10 numbers at the Build 2018 developer conference. This year isn’t any different, and the company has managed to add another 100 million active devices. Now, over 700 million devices are running Windows 10. That’s a 200 million increase since the numbers announced at the previous Build […] The post Windows 10 Now Runs On 700 Million Devices appeared first on Fossbytes.
Windows 10 Now Runs On 700 Million Devices
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Microsoft Announces IntelliCode: An AI-powered Tool To Improve Your Code Quality

If you are a developer, you must be knowing the context-aware code completion features that come in-built with many coding environments. They use different techniques to make sure that you get relevant suggestions and error detection while programming. IntelliSense is Microsoft’s implementation of code completion technique. Microsoft has now gone one step further and introduced […] The post Microsoft Announces IntelliCode: An AI-powered Tool To Improve Your Code Quality appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Announces IntelliCode: An AI-powered Tool To Improve Your Code Quality
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Top 13 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018

Short Bytes: Are you looking for some websites where you can download movies for free, legally? To answer this query, we are here with a list of top 13 free movie download websites where you can get some quality entertainment without paying any money. This list includes the likes of The Internet Archive, Pluto TV, […] The post Top 13 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
Top 13 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018
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Top 15 Best Free Data Recovery Software of 2018

Fossbytes brings you a list of the best data recovery software of 2018 which are completely free. These data recovery tools save a lot of hassles after we accidentally delete some important files or we do not take backups before formatting a hard drive. Using these free recovery programs, you can recover your data back […] The post Top 15 Best Free Data Recovery Software of 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.
Top 15 Best Free Data Recovery Software of 2018
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NASA: SpaceX Is Risking Lives With Its Rocket Technology

Fueling issue has become the cause of discord between the safety-obsessed space agency NASA and the daring company SpaceX led by Elon Musk, the eccentric tech entrepreneur. NASA advisers have warned SpaceX that its rocket propellant technology can put lives at risk. According to The Washington Post, Musk’s rocket company was looking for a way to make […] The post NASA: SpaceX Is Risking Lives With Its Rocket Technology appeared first on Fossbytes.
NASA: SpaceX Is Risking Lives With Its Rocket Technology
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How Facebook’s “Suggested Friends” Feature Helps ISIS Expand Its Terror Network

The social media companies like Facebook and Twitter have been repeatedly blamed for acting as a platform that can be exploited for spreading extremist propaganda. In a related development, the researchers have found that Facebook’s “suggested friends” feature has been used to introduced thousands of ISIS members to each other. It’s a well-known fact that […] The post How Facebook’s “Suggested Friends” Feature Helps ISIS Expand Its Terror Network appeared first on Fossbytes.
How Facebook’s “Suggested Friends” Feature Helps ISIS Expand Its Terror Network
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Yale Scientists Found ‘Time Crystal’ In The Most Unlikeliest Place

The concept of time crystal sounds like something inspired by a sci-fi movie, but a new finding reveals that they are very much real and you can grow some in your home too! Physicists at Yale University have spotted the signs of a time crystal in a very common crystal that can be grown in children’s crystal-growing […] The post Yale Scientists Found ‘Time Crystal’ In The Most Unlikeliest Place appeared first on Fossbytes.
Yale Scientists Found ‘Time Crystal’ In The Most Unlikeliest Place
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Ubuntu MATE And Ubuntu Budgie Dropping 32-bit Hardware Support

Many leading Linux distros like Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Manjaro, etc., have already ditched the support for 32-bit architecture and decided to focus on 64-bit machines. Now, following their footsteps, Ubuntu Budgie (source) and Ubuntu MATE (source) have also joined the league. The main reason behind these moves is the decreasing number of users actually running […] The post Ubuntu MATE And Ubuntu Budgie Dropping 32-bit Hardware Support appeared first on Fossbytes.
Ubuntu MATE And Ubuntu Budgie Dropping 32-bit Hardware Support
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NSA Collected 534 Million Call Records Metadata In 2017: 3 Times Increase From 2016

The new Annual Statistical Transparency report published by the Office of The Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) gives the highlights of NSA’s surveillance campaigns. In 2017, the agency sourced the metadata of over 530 million call records related to targets. That’s more than three times than the data collected in 2016, i.e., 151 million. The metadata […] The post NSA Collected 534 Million Call Records Metadata In 2017: 3 Times Increase From 2016 appeared first on Fossbytes.
NSA Collected 534 Million Call Records Metadata In 2017: 3 Times Increase From 2016
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Facebook Is Actively Looking Into Launching A Paid Version: Report

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! After Facebook-CA data scandal became public, the company’s CEO and CFO took turns to do some damage control . While doing so, they underlined the fact that Facebook’s basic operating model is advertising-based. In other words, to make Facebook accessible to most of the people, it must remain free and supported […] The post Facebook Is Actively Looking Into Launching A Paid Version: Report appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Is Actively Looking Into Launching A Paid Version: Report
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Is The Great GPU Crisis Coming To An End?

For the greater part of 2017, and now well into 2018, GPUs have been selling for far more than their manufacturer suggested prices. Often times, we see GPUs selling for 50% more than the MSRP. This has been due to the, widely documented, pillaging of GPU stocks by cryptocurrency mining farms and warehouses. This looks […] The post Is The Great GPU Crisis Coming To An End? appeared first on Fossbytes.
Is The Great GPU Crisis Coming To An End?
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Microsoft Build 2018: What To Expect At The Big Event?

About three days are left for Microsoft to kick off their annual 3-day developer conference Build 2018 on May 7 through May 9 in Seattle. The conference is going to clash with Google I/O which will start on May 8 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Microsoft has had a strategic shift since Satya […] The post Microsoft Build 2018: What To Expect At The Big Event? appeared first on Fossbytes.
Microsoft Build 2018: What To Expect At The Big Event?
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Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic” Daily Builds Available: 7 Expected Features And Release Date

In late April, Canonical released the final stable release of Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver. As it’s an LTS release, it’s of greater importance than other Ubuntu releases with nine-month support cycle. 18.04’s release also meant that the work on the next release has started. Let’s tell you what we know about the next Ubuntu release: […] The post Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic” Daily Builds Available: 7 Expected Features And Release Date appeared first on Fossbytes.
Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic” Daily Builds Available: 7 Expected Features And Release Date
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MIT Researchers Programmed Water Droplets To Create ‘Calm’ Computer Interface

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! MIT researchers are working on a technology that turns water droplets into programmable and interactive tools for information manipulation and human interaction. The “Programmable Droplets” project is being led by researcher Udayan Umapathi and professor Hiroshi Ishii from MIT’s Tangible Media Group. “If you think about it, as we walk in […] The post MIT Researchers Programmed Water Droplets To Create ‘Calm’ Computer Interface appeared first on Fossbytes.
MIT Researchers Programmed Water Droplets To Create ‘Calm’ Computer Interface
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POWERCFG: How To Check Battery Health Report And Energy Report In Windows Using CMD

The existence of batteries has played a significant role in the development of portable computers like laptops and netbooks. If we set aside Macbooks, a standard Windows notebook comes with a battery backup of around 6 to 7 hours on an average. However, some of the high-priced ones have enough juice to entertain you for […] The post POWERCFG: How To Check Battery Health Report And Energy Report In Windows Using CMD appeared first on Fossbytes.
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Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Known Problems And Their Fixes

Not even a week has passed since Microsoft released Windows 10 April 2018 Update to their customers around the globe. Early adopters have started to report some Windows problems as they get their hands-on the feature update. The Windows 10 version 1803 issues known so far range across hardware and software. A popular among them […] The post Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Known Problems And Their Fixes appeared first on Fossbytes.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Known Problems And Their Fixes
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Facebook Open Sources Its Powerful AI Framework: PyTorch 1.0

Facebook is planning to open source PyTorch, the deep learning framework, which will assist developers to use its AI models in production systems and not just for research work. On the first day of F8 conference, Facebook focused on rebuilding its image and relationship with users claiming to take “broader responsibility.” On the other hand, the company used day two to emphasize on the technical […] The post Facebook Open Sources Its Powerful AI Framework: PyTorch 1.0 appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Open Sources Its Powerful AI Framework: PyTorch 1.0
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WoW: Nvidia And AMD GPUs Could See A 2x Performance Jump In Future

TSMC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, also called Taiwan Semiconductor, is the world’s largest independent silicon foundry. The company also makes graphics cards for Nvidia and AMD, who are the GPU industry leaders. In a groundbreaking development, TSMC has announced (Via: PCGamesN) a new technology that can bring substantial performance improvements for chips. Named “Wafer on […] The post WoW: Nvidia And AMD GPUs Could See A 2x Performance Jump In Future appeared first on Fossbytes.
WoW: Nvidia And AMD GPUs Could See A 2x Performance Jump In Future
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Mark Zuckerberg: It Will Take 3 Years To Fix Facebook

Earlier this year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked about his new year resolution. He said that we focus on fixing Facebook’s biggest problems this year. Maybe it was a hint of the fire that was about to spark in the coming months–soon to be followed by apology tours, congressional testimony, and finally big changes to win […] The post Mark Zuckerberg: It Will Take 3 Years To Fix Facebook appeared first on Fossbytes.
Mark Zuckerberg: It Will Take 3 Years To Fix Facebook
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What is Windows 10 Timeline? How To Use It Like A Pro?

Now that you have downloaded April Update on your computer, it’s time to dive deeper into the features offered by the latest update. One of the coolest Windows 10 April 2018 Update features is the Timeline, which was expected to arrive alongside the disruptive feature called Sets. Apparently, Microsoft saved the latter for Redstone 5. […] The post What is Windows 10 Timeline? How To Use It Like A Pro? appeared first on Fossbytes.
What is Windows 10 Timeline? How To Use It Like A Pro?
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How About Turning Your Home Into A Giant Processor Using Wi-Fi?

While the folks at Intel may tap their back for creating processor of the size of the tip of a nail, the researcher duo Philipp del Hougne and Geoffroy Lerosey are up to something else (Via: Ars Technica). Rather than shrinking the size of the silicon chip, they believe in transforming an entire house into a gigantic processor. […] The post How About Turning Your Home Into A Giant Processor Using Wi-Fi? appeared first on Fossbytes.
How About Turning Your Home Into A Giant Processor Using Wi-Fi?
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Fedora 28 “Cutting Edge” Linux Distro Released With New Features: Download It Here

Red Hat-sponsored Fedora operating system is known for its bleeding features and leading the way for other Linux distros. Very often Fedora makes way for technologies that are often adopted by other distro developers. It’s also Red Hat’s testing ground as it acts as the upstream source of RHEL. Fedora 28 is the latest release […] The post Fedora 28 “Cutting Edge” Linux Distro Released With New Features: Download It Here appeared first on Fossbytes.
Fedora 28 “Cutting Edge” Linux Distro Released With New Features: Download It Here
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4 New Changes/Features Coming To Facebook Messenger

At the day 1 of the F8 developer conference, Facebook announced many new features and improvements to their different social media platforms and products. The company is all confident and ready move ahead; it seems to be a great effort to make people forget the Cambridge Analytica fiasco. Facebook proudly revealed that there are over […] The post 4 New Changes/Features Coming To Facebook Messenger appeared first on Fossbytes.
4 New Changes/Features Coming To Facebook Messenger
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4 Biggest New Features Coming To Instagram

During his Facebook F8 keynote, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a big Facebook feature in the form of Clear History. But the first day of the developer conference wasn’t just limited to Facebook. Instead, the company showed that it intends to become a complete all-rounder. Facebook announced a big set of features coming to Whatsapp, Instagram, […] The post 4 Biggest New Features Coming To Instagram appeared first on Fossbytes.
4 Biggest New Features Coming To Instagram
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Facebook Launches Oculus Go And Oculus TV

Oculus Go At 2018 F8 developer conference, Facebook launched Oculus Go. It’s an affordable virtual reality headset that promises to help you break free of the traditional 2D screens and level up your entertainment game. A big selling point of Oculus Go is its price which starts at just $199 for 32GB storage. In case […] The post Facebook Launches Oculus Go And Oculus TV appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Launches Oculus Go And Oculus TV
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Facebook Launches Tinder Killer – A Dating Feature For 2.2 Billion Users

Now listen to Fossbytes stories! The F8 Conference has brought a storm of announcements from the social networking company. One among them is new dating feature which lets users do more than just displaying their relationship status as single or committed. The Facebook dating feature will be integrated into the main mobile app, but wannabe […] The post Facebook Launches Tinder Killer – A Dating Feature For 2.2 Billion Users appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Launches Tinder Killer – A Dating Feature For 2.2 Billion Users
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Facebook Announces New “Clear History” Feature To Delete Your Browsing History

In response to the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook revealed its plan to bring a big feature at 2018 F8 developer conference. During his opening keynote, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new privacy tool named Clear History. This new feature will allow the users of the social networking website to clear their cookies and […] The post Facebook Announces New “Clear History” Feature To Delete Your Browsing History appeared first on Fossbytes.
Facebook Announces New “Clear History” Feature To Delete Your Browsing History
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Pop!_OS 18.04 Released — Get System76’s Beautiful Ubuntu-based Linux Distro Here

Out of the large crop of PC manufactures out there, System76 is one of the very few ones with a focus on Linux-based operating systems. Last year wh±en Ubuntu decided to ditch Unity development and switch back to GNOME, System76 chose to fork Ubuntu and create something new and beautiful. Pop!_OS is the result of […] The post Pop!_OS 18.04 Released — Get System76’s Beautiful Ubuntu-based Linux Distro Here appeared first on Fossbytes.
Pop!_OS 18.04 Released — Get System76’s Beautiful Ubuntu-based Linux Distro Here
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Airtame Review: Supercharged Casting Or Chromecast In A Business Suit?

Media casting products like AirPlay, Chromecast, and Miracast have dominated markets and are now present in most tech-savvy households. But what about businesses and enterprise environments? The ‘cast’ action does away with so many cables and much confusion, but a lack of enterprise-minded features and support have left a staggering whole of an all but untouched […] The post Airtame Review: Supercharged Casting Or Chromecast In A Business Suit? appeared first on Fossbytes.
Airtame Review: Supercharged Casting Or Chromecast In A Business Suit?
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“FacexWorm” Fools Facebook Users And Steals Their Cryptocurrency And Login Credentials

Earlier this month, the security researchers at the firm TrendMicro spotted a new campaign related to FacexWorm that first surfaced last year. It targets Facebook users by sending them spam links in Facebook Messenger and leads them into installing a codec Chrome extension (hiding FacexWorm) through a YouTube-themed webpage. The extension comes with a host […] The post “FacexWorm” Fools Facebook Users And Steals Their Cryptocurrency And Login Credentials appeared first on Fossbytes.
“FacexWorm” Fools Facebook Users And Steals Their Cryptocurrency And Login Credentials
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Google’s Co-founder Sergey Brin Says AI Might ‘Steal Jobs’ And ‘Manipulate People’

“Robots will wipe out humankind” — We all have heard this concern for AI over and over again. The most recent one coming from Google’s co-founder Sergey Brin. Thankfully, instead of making us imagine how evil robots would hunt us down one by one, he raised practical concerns over the issue of ethics in AI. In Alphabet’s […] The post Google’s Co-founder Sergey Brin Says AI Might ‘Steal Jobs’ And ‘Manipulate People’ appeared first on Fossbytes.
Google’s Co-founder Sergey Brin Says AI Might ‘Steal Jobs’ And ‘Manipulate People’
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