Tesla has finally launched its cheaper Model 3 electric vehicle as promised by the founder Elon Musk. The rear wheel drive Model 3 Standard Range starts at $35,000, becoming the least expensive “long range” fully electric vehicle available in the market. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range offers 220 miles of range and has the […]
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Google is working on a new cache for Chrome which would load web pages faster than before. However, this will be applicable only to the pages you’ve already visited, so revisiting those pages by hitting the back button will take lesser time. Since Chrome caches files that make up a page, so revisiting that page shouldn’t force the browser to retrieve the JavaScripts, CSS […]
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Twitter has been planning ways to provide users with more flexibility around their posted tweets, and it seems like a new Hide Tweets feature is in tow for the same. Initially spotted by a Twitter user, Jane Manchun Wong, the company is testing replies moderation which involves the new Hide Tweets feature. As found in […]
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Following a controversy that involved derogatory and predatory comments being posted under videos featuring children, YouTube has decided to ban comments on almost all the videos that have children. Comments will be temporarily turned off for the videos with children in them to silence the pedophiles who are causing a menace on the platform. Comments will be allowed only on […]
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Xiaomi’s Indian subsidiary has thrown out teasers like loose change, fueling a lot of anticipation and excitement in us for the Redmi Note 7 series. While we were all prepared just for the Redmi Note 7 (under the newly-made Redmi sub-brand), to our surprise, we got to see the launch of the Redmi Note 7 […]
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The upcoming Windows 10 April 2019 release (codenamed 19H1) is in the testing phase. While the Fast Ring is receiving testing previews frequently, Windows 10 Insider Preview Slow Ring wasn’t receiving updates for a long time. Many companies that use Windows Insider for Business program for validating new Windows releases have complained to Microsoft regarding the […]
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Data sharing apps like SHAREit and Xender have transformed the way files are shared, since their release a few years ago. The apps transfer files over wifi which is much faster compared to sending files using Bluetooth. However, a recent report by Threat Post disclosed two major vulnerabilities in the popular file sharing app, SHAREit, which […]
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Just after a day of launching Samsung Galaxy M30 in India, the Korean phone manufacturer has launched the Galaxy A series namely the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50. These handsets are the new low to mid-range offerings from Samsung that bring the latest features such as triple cameras, thinner bezels and octa-core processor. The highlight of […]
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After launching the device in China, Xiaomi has finally unveiled Redmi Note 7 Pro in India at an event held in New Delhi today. Notably, this is the first Redmi phone from Xiaomi that has been launched under the “Redmi” brand. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced at INR 13,999 (4GB/64GB) and INR 16,999 (6GB/128GB). It […]
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There is no doubt that cord cutting is on the rise and services like Kodi and Roku are gaining more popularity. Even with video subscription services, users are sharing accounts to save bucks. According to CordCutting.com, 1 in 5 people is using the account credentials of their friends or exes to stream videos from Netflix, Amazon Prime, […]
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If you’re from the Indian subcontinent, there are strong chances that you must have heard about TikTok app, which was formerly known as Musical.ly. The app recently crossed 1 billion downloads on Google Play Store and App Store, out of which 250 million downloads are from India. A US-based industry self-regulatory group called Children’s Advertising […]
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Web authentication API is now supported by the latest versions of popular browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Firefox. It allows users to sign in to websites that are compatible with WebAuthn using physical security keys. Mozilla has said that it will add support for Windows Hello in Firefox 66 to further enhance password-less […]
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As rumored previously, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M30 in its Galaxy M series in India, in addition to the Galaxy M20 and the Galaxy M10. The main highlight of the Galaxy M30 is the triple-camera module at the back, rated at 13MP, 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP Live Focus lens. The one at […]
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Recent reports by Threat Post states that the 19-year-old vulnerability found last week in the popular windows archiving tool, WinRAR, is actively being exploited by hackers around the globe. Discovered by researchers at the 360 Threat Intelligence Center, the flaw allows attackers to make use of a path-traversal vulnerability in WinRAR and run malicious code on a […]
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The OnePlus 7 has been making rounds in the rumor mill, and while not all the details we have are concrete, this new piece of information comes directly from the horse’s mouth. In an interview with CNET, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 7 won’t come with support for wireless charging. The reason […]
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With cord cutting on the rise, Kodi, the XBMC-owned media player, has become one of the most sought after means to access movies, tv shows, and live TV. The latest Kodi update Kodi 18 has brought several features to improve the overall user experience for streaming video content. You can read more about Kodi 18 […]
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Apple has always been a trendsetter in technology. From notch(ed) displays to face recognition, phone makers have followed it all. But this year, it is different, and Steve Wozniak is worried about the new change. In a Bloomberg TV interview, Apple co-founder showed his concern about the fact that Apple is not into making a foldable […]
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Along with various tech companies diving into the 5G ocean, Lenovo-owned Motorola is also in line, but not really in the form of a smartphone. Motorola will be providing 5G connectivity to users with the help of its 5G Moto Mod (announced alongside the Moto Z3 in November last year), which can be attached to […]
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Mobvoi has been delivering some very solid products over the last couple of years. This time we take a look at the TicWatch C2, a device that appears to be targeted at an on the go audience in contrast to the bulkier TicWatch Pro with its slimmer designed and modern charm. Mobvoi has a strong track record with its crowd-pleasing […]
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Bid goodbye to slow data transfer speed as the ultra-fast USB 3.2 is here and will be available later this year. The USB-IF standards body has announced that USB 3.2 capable controllers will be available in desktop PCs by the end of 2019. USB 3.2 offers ultra-fast 20Gbps speed. While the new USB specification brings […]
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After a series of delays due to tussle with Warner Music Group, Spotify has finally launched in India. The popular music streaming platform had long due plans to venture into the Indian market, but the difficulty in reaching an agreement over the copyrights and legal battle with Warner Music was hindering the launch. Yesterday, Spotify […]
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The Nintendo Switch has been well received in the market and has sold well over 20 million units since its release in 2017. The unique selling point of the device is the versatility it offers to gamers. The device can be either plugged into a TV or used as a portable gaming device. Shipped with […]
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Earlier this month, Microsoft conducted an experiment in which it called upon users to install and play State of Decay on Windows 10 preview builds. In the experiment, all the files were downloaded from Xbox Live server instead of Microsoft Store where the file is provided by Microsoft. This experiment first hinted at the arrival of […]
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In the last two years, AMD has established itself as one of the best processor manufacturers with its Ryzen series. But on the other hand, AMD Ryzen GPU series went overlooked for a long time. Back in 2017, AMD released its Ryzen Mobile APU to compete with the Nvidia GPU’s on laptops. But the company […]
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A recent report published by Techcrunch has revealed that newer broadband cellular network technologies including 4G and 5G are vulnerable to a number of privacy attacks. The discovery, made by a team of researchers at Purdue University, Iowa, enables attackers to track phone locations and intercept calls using Side Channel Information. The latest generation of […]
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HTC’s blockchain smartphone dubbed the Exodus 1 now comes with support for 20 new apps. In addition to this, the smartphone is now up for grabs using real money (it was previously available in exchange for cryptocurrencies) for $699 in the US. Known as decentralized apps or Dapps, the newly-introduced apps are available in the […]
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As a relief to users who still need to get their KYC done, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has further extended the deadline for the ‘Know Your Customer’ or KYC procedure by six months. To recall, the previous date to get the KYC done was February 28, 2019, following which the users’ e-wallets would […]
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Months after India came up with new rules on FDI in e-commerce, India has now proposed new standards in the e-commerce sector with a focus on local data centers in the country and enhanced privacy measures. The proposed rules hint at data centers and server farms in India to ensure that users’ data stay in […]
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At the ongoing MWC 2019 tech event in Barcelona, Nubia has also shown its presence and launched a smartwatch with a twist (literally!). Among the various foldable smartphones showcased, the Nubia Alpha is a smartwatch with a foldable display (spanning 4-inch), that works like a foldable smartphone. The screen is based on an OLED display […]
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As speculated, Samsung Galaxy S10 is the first major smartphone to feature a built-in cryptocurrency wallet where users can store bitcoin, Etherium and Cosmo Coin in the wallet. S10 comes with a cold storage wallet which is not connected to the internet and the cryptocurrency is stored locally in the smartphone. In addition to cryptocurrency […]
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Elon Musk and Twitter. Name a more iconic duo; I will wait. It seems that Musk’s problems arising from his tweeting habits aren’t coming to an end. In October 2018, Elon Musk faced a fine of $20 million and had to quit his position as Tesla’s chairman after SEC found his tweet about taking Tesla […]
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As 5G smartphones are becoming a thing (we have seen a couple of 5G phones at MWC 2019), memory cards with mammoth-sized 1TB of storage are also becoming popular, as SanDisk and Micron have introduced their respective cards at MWC 2019. SanDisk Extreme UHS-I microSDXC Touted as the world’s first 1TB UHS-I microSD, the flash […]
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Managing password has always been a menace. Although password managers save us from the trouble of remembering passwords for different websites, not all of us use such tools. Now, Google and FIDO Alliance, the consortium that provides open and free authentication standards, are bringing password-less logins to Android devices. They have announced today that Android has an added […]
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After launching the flagship Galaxy S10 series, Samsung has now announced the all-new Galaxy A series, comprising the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A30. Both the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A30 (in the mid-segment) come with Samsung’s Infinity-U display as their USPs. Galaxy A50 The Galaxy A50 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super […]
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At its MWC 2019 press event, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon 8cx 5G, the world’s first 5G platform for Windows PCs. The chipmaker company first unveiled SD 8cx for Always Connected PCs in December 2018. It is the world’s first processor for PCs that is built on 7-nm architecture. Today, the company has announced its 5G variant to bring […]
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ZTE has ventured into the 5G segment and unveiled its 5G smartphone, dubbed the Axon 10 Pro 5Gin its MWC 2019 event. The company has launched the Blade V10 alongside. ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G The first 5G smartphone by the company — the Axon 10 Pro 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 […]
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At the current MWC 2019 tradeshow, Google has announced a couple of new features for its Assistant to enhance its working. Starting with the first new feature, Google Assistant will now have a dedicated button on smartphones which includes the LG G8 ThinQ, the Nokia 4.2, the Nokia 3.2, and more future smartphones, for easy […]
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MWC 2019 is underway, and today, Qualcomm made a bunch of announcements related to 5G, AR-VR, Automotive, its new robotics development program and IoT devices. One of the highlighting announcement that Qualcomm made today is the introduction of Quick Charge technology for wireless chargers. The era of wireless charging is here as more and more […]
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Spectre and Meltdown attacks were initially discovered in early 2018. Following which, many security researchers have tried and tested different methods to put an end to the security flaws. However, researchers at Google have concluded that Spectre-type vulnerabilities are most likely to sustain as a feature in processors. Therefore, software-based techniques alone are inadequate to […]
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After several rumors, Sony has unveiled a couple of smartphones at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona. All the smartphones launched come with an unusual aspect ratio rated at 21:9 as their main highlight, except for the entry-level Xperia L3. Here is what Sony served on our plates: Sony Xperia 1 A new […]
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Following the launch of foldable smartphones by Samsung and Huawei, OPPO will soon join the league as teased via images on Weibo. However, the company first requires enough demand to be able to make the foldable device official. According to the images, OPPO’s future foldable phone will adopt the design ethos of the Huawei Mate […]
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At MWC 2019, LG unveiled its flagship G8 device that carries several intriguing features and brings upgrades over its hugely popular G7 ThinQ. Talking about specs, LG G8 sports a 6.1-inch QHD+ display with a notch. The smartphone from LG comes with 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 2TB with […]
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At the MWC 2019 Barcelona, Microsoft officially unveiled the HoloLens 2. The first generation of the Mixed Reality device was introduced back in 2016. Today, Alex Kipman, head of the Microsoft AI and Mixed Reality proposed some significant changes to the revolutionary tech. Microsoft has refined the display system, making the holographic objects look more real and sharp. […]
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Microsoft might have scrapped the Kinect accessory for the Xbox gaming console, but the company hinted back then that the technology would live and power more of its products. So, at MWC 2019 Microsoft just unveiled a new hardware device, powered by its Azure cloud platform, that uses the Kinect technology to carry out motion sensing, speech recognition, […]
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The much-awaited Mobile World Congress or MWC 2019 has commenced and being a part of it, HMD Global-owned Nokia has unveiled a couple of smartphones for us, the Nokia 9 PureView being the star of the show. Here is everything that was introduced today: Nokia 9 PureView The high-end Nokia 9 PureView has its main […]
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It hasn’t even been a week when Samsung announced its first foldable phone Galaxy Fold, and we already have a rival in the form of Huawei Mate X. Huawei just announced its first foldable phone Mate X at MWC 2019. This foldable phone is thinner, has a bigger screen and also folds flatter than Samsung Galaxy […]
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In its MWC 2019 product launch event titled “We Make It Happen,” Xiaomi has unveiled Mi Mix 3 5G, its first 5G smartphone. Mi Mix 3 was first announced in October 2018, and now the Chinese smartphone maker company has launched its 5G version. It is also the first smartphone from Xiaomi to feature a […]
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Huawei’s MWC 2019 event is just around the corner, wherein the company is expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone. But hours ahead of the launch, the company’s MWC 2019 banner has been leaked, revealing more about the foldable device. According to a tweet by a user named “@gimme2pm”, Huawei’s foldable smartphone is likely to […]
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Right now, smartphones from Xiaomi, Honor, and Realme rule the lower-budget segment in the Indian market. And it would only take a miracle to decrown, let’s say Redmi Note 6, and become the new budget king. Samsung is performing pretty fair in the high-end segment with its contender Galaxy Note 9. Its new and premium Galaxy […]
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After CES 2019, the second-most-popular and much-awaited tech trade show, Mobile World Congress or MWC, is right at our doors (via live streams, of course) and all prepped up to bring about the much-talked-about devices for us. For starters, MWC 2019 will commence from February 26 until February 28 and will take place in Barcelona. […]
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Apple brought a major breakthrough in mobile chipsets by introducing the world’s first 7nm chipset in the form of A12 Bionic which easily outscored Snapdragon 845 and is in close competition with Qualcomm’s latest SD855. If a report from DigiTimes is to be believed, Apple will further demonstrate its command in mobile chipsets by using […]
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New research suggests that the controversial gene editing experiment ‘CRISPR,’ conducted by Chinese scientists, may have genetically altered the brain of the twins who had their genes edited last year before birth. The gene-editing tool CRISPR was used to delete the CCR5 gene from human embryos because the virus that causes AIDS requires the CCR5 […]
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Adult websites have been prone to various malware activities and cyber threats, and a new research report by Kaspersky Lab further sheds light on the trend of malware attacks on porn sites in 2018. According to the survey, the use of popular porn tags is in full swing by cybercriminals, with around 87,227 unique users […]
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Ride-hailing app Uber entered the food delivery business in India two years ago. Now, it seems like the app didn’t like the flavor of the segment as it is soon to wrap up its food delivery business, Uber Eats in the country, as reported by sources familiar with it. According to a report by the […]
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WhatsApp recently introduced the ability for iOS users to access the app via Touch ID or Face ID for added security. Now, it seems like the new feature is not as secure after all, as hinted by a Reddit user. According to the Reddit user, iPhone users can launch WhatsApp without verification through Touch ID or […]
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On Feb 20 Samsung did the jaw-dropping gimmick and finally unveiled its long-awaited foldable device called Galaxy Fold. Priced at $1980, the phone is certainly way above the premium tier where we currently have devices like Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS. Galaxy Fold is expected to launch on April 26 and it has big 7.3-inch […]
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Ever since Windows 10 came into existence, we have heard about Microsoft’s One Windows dream. The company is trying to bring the same core operating system to devices of various form factor but with different shells or user interfaces. So there are shell names like Andromeda (on Surface Phone), Aruba (on Surface Hub 2), Oasis (on […]
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Samsung recently unveiled its premium Galaxy S10 series (the Galaxy S10, S10+, and the S10e), marking the 10th anniversary of its Galaxy S series. The smartphones are now available for pre-booking in India. Pre-orders for the smartphones have commenced via Samsung Store, Flipkart, Amazon India, Paytm, Tata CLIQ and a few retail stores, until March […]
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A few weeks ago, TechCrunch revealed that Facebook is mining data from teens using a research app that allowed the company to monitor the web browsing patterns of the users. The dubious ‘research’ app was based on the infamous Onavo VPN app owned by Facebook, which was pulled down from the iOS App Store last year for logging users’ […]
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Several reports have indicated that Apple is planning to ditch Intel in favor of its own ARM chips for macs in 2020. According to a report by Axios, many Intel officials are also expecting Apple’s move towards in-house ARM-based chips by next year. For smooth transition on the software side, Apple already has plans to merge iPhone, iPad and Mac […]
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It seems like India’s unique identity number Aadhaar has become habitual of occasional security lapses as another security breach case is raising more questions regarding the security of users’ data. According to a report by HuffPost India, an Aadhaar operator named Vikram Sheokhand has fallen prey to unauthorized access of his biometrics which has been misused several times. Vikram is […]
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CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has redesigned the world’s first web browser WorldWideWeb to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original browser. Sir Tim Berners-Lee brought the first proposal for a global hypertext system in 1989, which later came to be known as the World Wide Web that he designed on a NeXT […]
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For Kodi users, it’s always a task to find and install new addons to enjoy live tv, movies, documentaries, and tv shows. To get the Kodi media center up and running, you need to install different Kodi addons which is a time-consuming task. If you want to cut short the amount of time and effort required to install various addons and best […]
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OPPO has been rumored to launch a smartphone in its F series, dubbed the OPPO F11 Pro which is now confirmed to arrive in India at an event scheduled for March 5. The company confirmed the launch date on a dedicated F11 Pro page on its website which is now live. Giving tough competition to the recent […]
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Now that Samsung’s foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold, is official and soon to be available for users, other tech companies are also banking high on the foldable smartphone concept. Apple is among them, and a recent patent gives us an inkling of the same. According to a report by LetsGoDigital, the Cupertino company has filed for a patent […]
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Earlier, Facebook either had an option to track location all the time or not track it at all. Now, as good news (at least for me), the social media site has added improvements to its location settings, giving users more control over their location data. Facebook is adding a new background location control which will […]
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At the beginning of the year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised that he would hold public talks as a part of 2019 resolution which aims at solving issues in the tech world. Taking this forward, Zuckerberg had a 100-minute conversation with Harvard professor Jonathan Zittrain where he tried to explain how Facebook is all about protecting the privacy of its users. […]
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The website of the Indian Railways has been a subject of ridicule owing to the various security flaws that have been discovered in its website over the years. When it comes to protecting user data, the website has been lacking in many ways. The website was previously hacked in 2016 when the details of over […]
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High Disk Usage has plagued Microsoft Windows users for years now. Regardless of Microsoft’s continuous upgrades to Windows in the form of Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and now Windows 10, the issue still lurks in our PCs. Whenever people talk about 100 percent disk usage in Windows 10, one process that manages to grab the […]
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The popular windows file archival tool WinRAR has been in use for over two decades now. The software is used to view, create, pack and unpack archives in both ZIP and RAR formats. A recent report by The Register has revealed that the tool has a bug that has remained undetected since 2005. This vulnerability […]
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Microsoft said it has started rolling out the redesigned Office app to Windows 10 PCs and in the coming weeks, it will land on all the supported devices that run the current version of Windows 10. The company has been testing the app with the Insider community since December 2018. And it will replace the […]
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Pixelbooks, which run on Chrome OS, are compatible with Linux apps owing to Google’s Crostini software. However, it is still in beta, and there are many limitations if you are running Linux apps. One of the major limitations is that Linux apps on Chrome OS do not support hardware-accelerated graphics and audio. Google is planning to end […]
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If you are an avid user of password managers, you might just be in for a surprise. A recent study by researchers at the Independent Security Evaluators found that a number of popular password managers were storing master passwords as plain text within the main memory of devices. To an expert hacker, this vulnerability is equivalent to […]
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Apple revealed its plan to merge iOS, iPad and Mac apps at WWDC last year and is working for quite some time on it under the “Marzipan” project. Now, a Bloomberg report says that Apple has set 2021 as the year by when it will combine all the apps. Apple has already rolled out iOS […]
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The Gmail app for Android has started getting the new refreshed interface that Google has also added to many of its other apps and services. For example, Gmail for Desktop, Google Photos, and Android Messages to name a few. It has a similar all-white background in the inbox and also in the sidebar when you […]
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Samsung kicked off its annual Galaxy Unpacked event at San Francisco, California today. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of its smartphone line, the company unveiled a bunch of new phones in its S10 series this year. The event started with the much awaited foldable smartphone ‘Galaxy Fold’ followed by S10 series phones, namely, Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and its 5G model. In addition […]
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Samsung, apart from launching the Galaxy S10, the S10 Plus and the S10e (with added accessories), has also unveiled the 5G variant of the smartphone. The Galaxy S10 5G is the first-ever 5G smartphone in the smartphone world, which is 5G-ready and faster network speeds. Touted to support Hyper Fast speeds, the Galaxy S10 5G […]
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In addition to unveiling its much anticipated Galaxy Fold and Galaxy S10 series, Samsung has also launched a slew of smart wearables under the Galaxy branding. Galaxy Buds Samsung introduced Galaxy Bud, its competitor to Apple AirPods, at the Unpacked 2019 event. The second generation Galaxy Buds are Bixy-enabled and feature adaptive dual microphones for hassle-free […]
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South Korean tech major Samsung has been making headlines for its new members in the Galaxy S series for a long time. Now, after multiple leaks, speculations and what not, the new Galaxy S10 series has hit the stage at the Samsung Unpacked event in San Fransisco. As part of the Galaxy S series’ 10-year […]
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After a series of leaks, Samsung has finally launched its 2019 Galaxy S series smartphones at the Unpacked 2019 event. Available in three different models namely S10, S10e and S10 Plus, the flagship devices from the Korean smartphone manufacturer company feature infinity-O display or commonly known hole-punch display. S10 Plus is the most expensive and equipped with […]
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At its Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event, Samsung finally unveiled the much-rumored Galaxy Fold smartphone. When closed, the phone features a 4.6-inch display. When opened, it turns into a device with a massive 7.3-inch Infinity-flex display that you can use as a tablet. To make sure that you are able to work between these form factors seamlessly, […]
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Moving forward on the path of technological advancements, India has welcomed the country’s first-ever humanoid cop at the Kerela police headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, as announced via a tweet. Inaugurated by Kerela Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the RoboCop, going by the name KP-BOT, has been designated as a sub-inspector (SI) in the police station. The KP-BOT […]
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Today, the world has become heavily reliant on computers owing to the various advantages they offer. It has thus become imperative that we, as users, remain updated about the various threats that can compromise the security of our data and privacy. A recent report published by Hackaday details a new threat that might just compromise […]
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Xiaomi just launched its flagship Mi 9 and the device has already received an impressive DxOMark score, surpassing the Apple iPhone XS Max and the Google Pixel 3 amongst the recent high-end smartphones. As per a camera review by DxOMark, the Xiaomi Mi 9 has attained an overall score of 107, with the photos score of 112 and the video score […]
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Samsung is all prepped up to host its Unpacked event today, where we will see the launch of the Galaxy S10 series. Alongside, the company’s first foldable smartphone could also make its entry and the new leak further hints at what it would be like. According to a report by Mobi Flip, the foldable smartphone […]
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Xiaomi has been giving out hints for its new flagship, dubbed the Mi 9 for quite some time. Now, the company has finally made the high-end smartphone official at an event in China. Mi 9 Starting with the main highlight of the Mi 9, the device has a triple-camera setup at the back, configured at […]
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Google has scheduled an event next month at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. This is reportedly where it could unveil its gaming project that has been under development for quite some time. The company has sent out invites for the March 19th event that will commence from 10 AM PST. The invite […]
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After tons of rumors and leaks, Chinese company Vivo has finally made the new V15 Pro, which is a part of its V series, official in India. The USP of the Vivo V15 Pro is its front-facing pop-up camera, touted as the world’s first pop-up selfie camera configured at 32MP. This shooter will pop up to take selfies once the […]
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On the fifth anniversary of GitHub Security Bug Bounty Program, the code repository platform is expanding its program by increasing its scope and the rewards offered under in it. GitHub has announced that the program will now apply to all first-party services hosted under the github.com domain which includes GitHub Education, GitHub LearningLab, GitHub Desktop, and […]
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Google knows that netizens don’t leave any chance of trolling when it comes to Chrome. Yes, the browser is fast but for that, it gobbles down a lot of RAM on your PC. That’s why the company is constantly figuring out ways to improve the performance of Chrome browser. For example, we recently saw Google […]
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lectronic mail or e-mail has been in circulation for more than four decades and is still widely used. Whether you use it for an official purpose or a personal one, email has always been a highly effective form of online communication. Considering its importance, it is very likely that an email application will already come […]
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Qualcomm has announced X55, its second generation 5G modem chip that supports wireless speeds up to 7 Gbps and also supports 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G for the backward compatibility. Qualcomm X55 supports both the 5G bands – mnWave (high-bandwidth) and sub-6GHz (better coverage). To support new chips, the company has also announced a new 5G […]
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When it comes to point and shoot smartphones, Apple iPhone certainly has a fair share of popularity in the market. And why not, people are paying a ton of money for such premium devices. And the case of the latest iPhone XS and XR is also not different. In 2018, Apple added features like Smart […]
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Windows 10 Timeline, which allows users to track documents and web pages that they have accessed in past, is now available as an extension on Google Chrome. Microsoft has announced Windows 10 Timeline activities is coming to Google Chrome which was previously available only in Microsoft Edge. Dubbed the Web Activities, this extension syncs browsing history between […]
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Another security failure has occurred in India which has led to the leak of millions of Aadhaar card numbers by popular Indian gas agency Indane. According to a report by TechCrunch, the state-owned gas company allowed various dealers and distributors to access some part of its website, leading to leakage of users’ Aadhaar numbers, as […]
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Vivo recently announced its iQOO sub-brand, which is soon to get its first smartphone, for which we have a couple of rumors and leaks. In addition to this, we now have leaked specifications for the iQOO smartphone. According to a report by IT Times, the unnamed smartphone (currently referred to as iQOO) is expected to include […]
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Elon Musk left OpenAI in February last year, and now we have a reason for it. The exit was due to a lot of disagreements between Musk and the OpenAI team, as suggested by a post on Twitter by Elon Musk. The Twitter thread where Musk opened about the same suggests that the Tesla owner […]
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It’s 2019, Microsoft under the leadership of Satya Nadella is now known to be a company that’s in favor of the open-source ideology, and free sharing of its resources. But its turn out MS wants to go to another level and formally bring the concept of inner-source inside the company (via ZDNet). Now you’re very […]
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Offensive Security has announced the launch of Kali Linux 2019.1, the go-to operating system for penetration testers and cyber security enthusiasts. The Debian GNU/Linux based OS has been launched with Metasploit 5.0, which is considered to be among the best pen-testing frameworks available in the market today. The tool has received a number of improvements […]
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Huawei is rumored to unveil a couple of devices, one of them being the flagship P30 series. While the smartphone won’t make it to the upcoming MWC 2019 tradeshow, we do have another confirmed date for the same. According to a post on Weibo, the Huawei P30 series (consisting of the P30 and the P30 […]
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We can all turn a blind eye to it, but it is a fact that tonnes of inappropriate content exist on YouTube, which is right now, the world’s largest video sharing website. YouTuber Matt Watson has highlighted a concerning issue of how a couple of extra clicks could lead users into a “wormhole” of “soft-core […]
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Netflix has announced it is canceling Jessica Jones and The Punisher — the only remaining Marvel owned series on the video streaming platform. By canceling the two superhero series, Netflix has indicated the end of the five-year licensing partnership with the American comic book publisher. The Punisher has been axed after its second season, and […]
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Another Android Q feature has been uncovered by XDA Developer that makes us more excited about the upcoming Android version. XDA has claimed that Google will get rid of the back button by replacing it with gesture navigation. After Apple killed its iconic home button to bring gesture-based navigations, we saw Android Pie also moving towards swipe up navigations […]
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If you are an aspiring Apple Music subscriber, here is some news! Apple is notifying users of a month’s free Apple Music subscription, which can be gifted to non-Apple Music users. To promote Apple Music, the company is sending push notifications, clicking which will take users to a page from where referrals can be sent to non-Apple Music users. The referrals will […]
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Even though Microsoft has declared it will pull the plug for Windows 7, but the company is ready to bring another major change over security updates, which will be shipped next month, to devices running the OS. Microsoft says a dedicated patch will be provided to facilitate the switch from SHA-1 to SHA-2 on March 12. […]
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As a part of ‘Made In India’ initiative, a group of 50 engineers has developed India’s first LTE chipset, funded by SaaS company Zoho Corp. Announced by Zoho Corp founder – Sridhar Vembu, the LTE chip has been introduced after eight years of hard work and is “one-of-a-kind in India.” Sridhar Vembu, at an event […]
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In the aftermath of the dastardly Pulwama terror attack that shook the nation to the core, a group of Indian Hacktivists going by the name Team I Crew has taken down multiple Pakistan Government websites, in one of the biggest cyber attacks on the neighbor. First reported by Times Now, well over 200 websites were […]
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We have seen a couple of rumors and leaks for the 2019 iPhone iteration. However, this time, leaks have started pouring in for the new MacBook Pro, hinting at an “all-new design” for the future MacBooks. According to a report by MacRumors, the future MacBook Pro is likely to sport a huge 16-inch or 16.5-inch […]
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With the upcoming Windows 10 Version 1903, Microsoft is making new changes to Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). In a new Microsoft announcement, the next major release of Windows will support easy access to Linux files. Additionally, you will be able to view them as well as modify them from the File Explorer, using the Command Line. Windows […]
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Xiaomi is soon bringing its high-end Mi 9 to life (February 20 to be precise) which has been making headlines for quite some time. The company has also dropped a few hints here and there, the most recent ones shedding light on its camera and other features. According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun via a post […]
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Samsung, back in January, announced its Galaxy M series for which two smartphones (Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20) have been launched. The company will now be introducing a third device, Galaxy M30, for which the official launch date has been confirmed. The company will launch the Galaxy M30 on February 27 in India, as suggested by a […]
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One of the most reliable Apple analysts Ming-Chi Kuo has published his report regarding Apple’s plans for 2019. The report says that Apple will continue with three iPhones lineup in 2019 with two OLED models and an LCD model. Talking about the upgrades, Kuo said that the successor of iPhone XR would have 4GB of RAM […]
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After 18 months of an investigation against Facebook, probing the social media platform’s privacy practice, the UK government has published a detailed report. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee of the UK Parliament has accused Facebook of violating data privacy laws. The report also contained information acquired from Facebook’s internal emails. The officials have asked social media platforms to remove […]
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Canonical has finally released the second point release of its Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver LTS operating system. Ubuntu 18.04.2 follows Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS, which arrived last year in July. As expected, this version has been made available for Desktop, Server, and Cloud platforms, along with different official flavors like Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu […]
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In a recent report published by Bleeping Computer, it has been revealed that devices of millions of Android users around the world might have been compromised owing to the popular apps sharing persistent data along with ad IDs. According to AppCensus, well over 18000 applications on Google’s Play Store were found to be in violation of […]
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The era of foldable smartphones has arrived but innovation doesn’t stop here. BlackBerry and Alcatel brand owner, TCL, is working on a foldable smartphone that can be bent to form a smartwatch. TCL is known for making budget TVs and is actually one of the biggest TV manufacturers. According to CNET, TCL is working on as […]
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It seems that Twitter’s definition of ‘Delete’ is different from ours. In a report published by Techcrunch, it was revealed that Twitter retains users’ messages for years even after they have deactivated their account. Twitter’s policies state that if anyone wants to opt out of the platform, they can have their account “deactivated and then […]
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Another year, another day, and you are again reading news about Facebook about to get fined by the FTC. And this time, the money could be greater than what the tech giant had already paid — it could be in a multi-billion dollar magnitude. It goes without saying that the underlying reason behind the record […]
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A truck transporting Xioami smartphones has been robbed in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The vehicle was on its way to Kolkata from Sri City when the incident happened. Nearly four miscreants attacked the truck driver when he stopped at a lay-by bay. They thrashed the driver, tied him to a nearby tree and then drove the truck away which contained more than 1,000 Mi smartphones. Xiaomi […]
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True Wireless Earbuds have become the talk of the town. And as all technology trends go, Apple has been quick to establish a benchmark with its own wireless headphones — Apple AirPods. Today, we have hundreds of brands that are desperate to cross that benchmark, by hook or by crook. Backstory One such brand that I stumbled on, […]
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The recent Bollywood release of Gully Boy, starring Ranvir Singh and Alia Bhatt as the protagonists, has been fully leaked online by the infamous TamilRockers website. The full movie was found on the website for download a few hours after its official release on February 14, Thursday in India. The movie is still available on the website […]
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Lenovo-owned Motorola recently unveiled its much-rumored Moto G7 series comprising four smartphones. Now, one of the smartphones called the Moto G7 Power has reached the Indian shores. The Moto G7 Power has its main highlight in the shape of a notch at the top of the display for thin bezels. The display (called Max Vision) […]
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