After 6 Years, Google To Face Antitrust Lawsuit From US Government: Report

For the past few weeks, the US Department of Justice has been preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against search and advertising behemoth Google. This comes almost six years after a previous antitrust investigation against Google by the Federal Trade Commission. Back then, Google managed to avoid any legal action. Before that, Google faced an […]

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WWDC 2019: What To Expect, Rumors, And How To Watch Apple’s Big Event

Apple is set to kick-off this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 3. It is the biggest Apple event next to the company’s autumn event when it unveils new iPhones. Like every year, Apple will introduce new operating systems for its hardware devices including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, Apple TV and MacBooks. Apple enthusiasts all […]

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WWDC 2019: What To Expect, Rumors, And How To Watch Apple’s Big Event
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Microsoft Wanted To Create History With UWP; Now It’s Turning Back

The UWP is dead. That’s what the internet and various reports have started to say about the platform. In addition to many reasons, what led to this conclusion is one big announcement made by Microsoft that its app store will now offer support for Win32 games. Win32 is the same old legacy platform Redmond wanted […]

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Microsoft Wanted To Create History With UWP; Now It’s Turning Back
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Microsoft Is Bringing ‘Unlimited’ Gaming Subscription For Windows 10 Users

If you’re fond of playing games on your Windows 10 PC, then Microsoft has some good news for you. The company is bringing a PC version of its popular Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Known as Netflix for gaming, Game Pass for Microsoft’s Xbox line of gaming consoles was launched back in 2017. It offers […]

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Microsoft Is Bringing ‘Unlimited’ Gaming Subscription For Windows 10 Users
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16-Year-Old Indian Boy Dies After Playing PUBG For Straight 6 Hours

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or popularly known as PUBG, is a famous battle royale game, that has faced severe criticism in India to the extent that the government imposed a ban on the game in a few states. The ban seems just as another boy has died because of the game. A 16-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh […]

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16-Year-Old Indian Boy Dies After Playing PUBG For Straight 6 Hours
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Goodbye Windows: Russian Military’s Astra Linux Adoption Moves Forward

Just earlier this week, we reported regarding the Chinese Military’s plan to ditch the Windows operating system and adopt a new operating system. At the moment, there are no reports of a Linux-based or Unix-like OS being adopted to ditch the proprietary software. As per various reports, it seems that Russia is also acting swiftly […]

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Goodbye Windows: Russian Military’s Astra Linux Adoption Moves Forward
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Memory Corruption Zero-Day Bug Found In Windows Notepad App

Security researcher Tavis Ormandy, who is a part of the Google Project Zero team, has already unearthed some serious bugs and threats in the past. This time, he found a new zero-day vulnerability in the Notepad app which affects users of the Windows operating system. The zero-day exploit can be used to open a Windows […]

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Memory Corruption Zero-Day Bug Found In Windows Notepad App
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Cheating In Exams? This AI Program Will Catch You With 90% Accuracy

Do you remember your school days when you were tempted to cheat in the exams just to score a few extra marks? Well, that thrill might be a case of yesteryear! A survey of about 70,000 high school students in the United States found that 95% of students cheated in some manner — studies like […]

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Cheating In Exams? This AI Program Will Catch You With 90% Accuracy
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Bitcoin Surging Again: Could Hit The $10,000 Mark In 2 Weeks

Bitcoin is slowly picking up the pace and is recovering from a steep downfall that started at the beginning of 2018. One of the most popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, is currently trading at $8,730, falling a few dollars below the day’s all-time high value of $8,785. According to Naeem Aslam, Chief Market Analyst at Think Markets […]

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Bitcoin Surging Again: Could Hit The $10,000 Mark In 2 Weeks
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OnePlus 7 Pro GCam Port — How To Download And Install It?

OnePlus 7 Pro is now available via different online stores for purchase and the reviews of the device are pretty positive. Our own gaming and performance review of OnePlus 7 Pro reflects the result of the top-notch hardware that power the smartphone. Sadly, OnePlus 7 Pro’s camera is a department where the smartphone lags behind […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro GCam Port — How To Download And Install It?
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OnePlus 7 Pro Review – PROmising Flagship From The Flagship Killer

OnePlus 7 Pro is the first Pro variant from OnePlus and it marks an important milestone for the company. With the launch of OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus has turned itself from a flagship killer smartphone manufacturer to a company that itself is offering a flagship smartphone. Launched at INR 49,999 OnePlus 7 Pro is the […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro Review – PROmising Flagship From The Flagship Killer
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Elon Musk’s 12,000 ‘StarLink’ Satellite Network Has A Big Problem

We already know that the Tesla CEO has plans to build the futuristic StarLink network by hanging 12,000 satellites just above the earth’s atmosphere. The goal is to beam internet waves in almost every corner of the world. The project sounds quite ambitious and many people have praised Elon Musk for his courageous efforts. Recently, […]

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Elon Musk’s 12,000 ‘StarLink’ Satellite Network Has A Big Problem
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7 Best Free Email Services For 2019 — Get An Email Account Without Paying

Are you looking for some free email services for 2019? Well, you have landed in the right place. We have already told about some of the free email clients for Windows 10 and also about free email apps for Android. There is a difference between an email client and an email service or email provider. You […]

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HiddenWasp: New Malware Targets Linux Machines To Control Them Remotely

Unlike the Windows cybersecurity ecosystem, the threats concerning the Linux systems aren’t often discussed in much detail. The attacks either go undetected by the security mechanisms laid out by enterprises or they aren’t too severe to be reported widely by the security researchers. However, as pointed out by cybersecurity firm Intezer, malware with sophisticated evasion […]

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HiddenWasp: New Malware Targets Linux Machines To Control Them Remotely
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PCI Express 5.0 Released: Promises Up To 128GB/s Transfer Speed

The PCI Special Interest Group has announced the next version of the popular I/O interface for connecting peripherals to computers. The latest version almost doubles on the speeds provided by PCIe 4.0. According to a blog post, PCIe 5.0 can deliver a raw data rate of around 32GT/s (gigatransfers per second). This translates to roughly […]

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PCI Express 5.0 Released: Promises Up To 128GB/s Transfer Speed
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Microsoft’s ‘Modern OS’ To Have ‘Invisible’ Background Updates

At Computex 2019, Microsoft hinted at the features of a ‘modern OS’ without unveiling any concrete details about it. When Nick Parker, VP of consumer and device sales, took to the stage, everyone expected some announcement related to Windows Lite but the company did unveil what according to it is an ideal OS. In a […]

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Microsoft’s ‘Modern OS’ To Have ‘Invisible’ Background Updates
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BlueKeep RDP Bug: 1 Million Windows Machines Exposed To Attackers

 A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft revealed details about a severe bug that exists in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in Windows OS. The bug is called BlueKeep; it can be used to trigger remote code execution attacks. Microsoft warned that it’s “warmable,” which means some attacker can take advantage of the bug to create self-replicating […]

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BlueKeep RDP Bug: 1 Million Windows Machines Exposed To Attackers
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8 Best uTorrent Alternatives For Downloading Torrent Files In 2019

uTorrent was one of the best torrent clients at one point until BitTorrent bought it. It had a neat interface with no spammy ads that made it popular amongst those who use torrent for downloading movies, tv shows, and games. Earlier, it was an open source torrent client but that changed after BitTorrent acquired it […]

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8 Best uTorrent Alternatives For Downloading Torrent Files In 2019
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MX Linux 18.3 Released With Updated Apps: Install It For A ‘Midweight’ Desktop

If you search for the list of lightweight desktop environments that one can use on a Linux distribution, options like Xfce and LXDE often make it to the top. However, if you look closely, when compared to LXDE’s substantial power saving and fast performance, Xfce seems more like a ‘midweight’ desktop environment. Probably, that’s the […]

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MX Linux 18.3 Released With Updated Apps: Install It For A ‘Midweight’ Desktop
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Apple Is No Different: Your iPhone Sends Data To Advertisers When You’re Asleep

Apple claims: ‘What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone,’ but the reports say otherwise. The Cupertino giant’s tall claims of privacy come crashing as The Washington Post has reported that many popular apps, including The Washington Post’s own app, send data to tracking companies. TWP’s Geoffrey Fowler conducted a research in collaboration with […]

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Apple Is No Different: Your iPhone Sends Data To Advertisers When You’re Asleep
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Chinese Military Plans New Windows Replacement OS To Prevent US Hacking

Amid the US-China controversy and the consequential ban on Huawei, the Chinese government is planning to build a new operating system. The news was first reported by The Epoch Times (via ZDNet), citing the Canadian military magazine Kanwa Asian Defense as the source. As per the magazine’s report on May 11, the new OS is […]

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Chinese Military Plans New Windows Replacement OS To Prevent US Hacking
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Intel’s Weird Gaming Laptop “Honeycomb Glacier” Actually Makes Sense

At Computex 2019, a couple of days back, we saw the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo laptop. It packs an Nvidia RTX 2060 and is surely aimed at gamers who might need some extra space during their sessions. Then we saw the Omen X 2S with a futuristic design from HP. Silicon giant Intel has also […]

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Intel’s Weird Gaming Laptop “Honeycomb Glacier” Actually Makes Sense
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Intel Details 10nm Ice Lake Processor; Brings 18% Increase In IPC

Computex 2019 has kicked off and Intel has unveiled details about its first 10nm commercial processors — Ice Lake processors. The new Ice Lake processors retain the same number of cores and threads as its 8th-gen processors, but Intel says that the 10th-gen core chip brings 18% increase in instruction per cycle (IPC) over its […]

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Intel Details 10nm Ice Lake Processor; Brings 18% Increase In IPC
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Apple Launches New $199 iPod Touch With A10 Fusion Chip & 256GB Storage

Apple has just launched a new iPod Touch, which comes with the iPhone 7’s processor, that is, the A10 Fusion chipset. Besides that, the new iPod Touch looks pretty much like the old one with its 4-inch display, a classic home button, and multiple color options. Just like the older version of the iPod, the […]

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Apple Launches New $199 iPod Touch With A10 Fusion Chip & 256GB Storage
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Oppo Reno With 10x Zoom Launched In India; Starts At INR 39,990

After the battle of megapixels ended, the battle of zooming capabilities began and the Huawei P30 Pro amazed everyone with its 50x digital zoom. Now, we have a new competitor in the form of Oppo Reno that boasts 10x lossless hybrid optical zoom. Oppo showcased the technology at its Mobile World Congress event. Oppo has […]

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Oppo Reno With 10x Zoom Launched In India; Starts At INR 39,990
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‘Redmi K20 Pro’ Launched In China: The OnePlus 7 Pro Flagship Killer

Earlier this year, when the Redmi sub-brand branched out of Xiaomi, it decided to change its strategy of launching exclusively budget smartphones. The company now seeks to challenge flagship phones by launching a flagship killer of its own — the Redmi K20 Pro. Until recently, OnePlus used to take pride in being the flagship killer, […]

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‘Redmi K20 Pro’ Launched In China: The OnePlus 7 Pro Flagship Killer
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The Apple-Google Silent Fight Has Started

Needless to say, privacy is one of those areas where recently tech companies are willing to give whatever it takes to maintain an image of a trustworthy company. Now, Apple and Google are possibly the strongest pillars of the smartphone industry. It’s expected from both the companies to harbor a positive attitude towards the privacy […]

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The Apple-Google Silent Fight Has Started
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Android Q Desktop Mode Spotted Running On A Custom Launcher

One of the least discussed but highly awaited features of Android Q is Desktop Mode. This mode is quite similar to Samsung’s DeX mode found on its flagship Galaxy devices. An early demo of Android Q Desktop Mode has surfaced recently. A developer named Daniel Blandford has released a cool video of Android Q running […]

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Android Q Desktop Mode Spotted Running On A Custom Launcher
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iPhone XI Could Play Music On Two Audio Devices Simultaneously

If reports from Macotakara are to be believed, the 2019 iPhone will feature dual Bluetooth audio support. The current generation of iPads and iPhones support streaming multiroom audio via AirPlay 2 speakers. Now, Apple plans to further improve Bluetooth in next-generation iPhones to allow users to stream audio to two AirPods or other audio devices […]

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iPhone XI Could Play Music On Two Audio Devices Simultaneously
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Snapdragon 8cx Beats Intel Core i5 8th Gen In Real-World Benchmarking Tests

It now seems that the Snapdragon chips have started to perform at par with Intel’s powerful chips. Last year, at the Snapdragon event, Qualcomm announced the ARM-based Snapdragon 8cx 7nm chip designed for Windows 10 laptops. Later, the company came up with the 5G version of Snapdragon 8cx in February. Now, at the Computex 2019, […]

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Snapdragon 8cx Beats Intel Core i5 8th Gen In Real-World Benchmarking Tests
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Want A Google-Free Android? Send Your Phone To This Guy

The recent US ban on Huawei may have reignited the debate over Android’s dominance and Google’s control over the smartphone market. The result of the ban is that Huawei had to come up with a new OS that doesn’t even have an inkling of Google’s proprietary software. For the rest of us, we have different […]

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Want A Google-Free Android? Send Your Phone To This Guy
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‘Gaming Disorder’ Is Officially An Illness, Says World Health Organization

Are you addicted to Fortnite, PUBG or any other game? If you have a ‘gaming disorder’ then you are officially suffering from an illness, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has decided to add gaming disorder to its list of recognized illnesses. The decision was taken by 194 members of the group […]

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‘Gaming Disorder’ Is Officially An Illness, Says World Health Organization
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Black Shark 2 Launched In India: Offers 100% CPU Power With ‘Ludicrous Mode’

Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 that debuted in the Chinese market in March, has now been launched in India. It is a full-fledged gaming smartphone featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and a 6.39-inch full HD+ AMOLED display. To ensure that the phone doesn’t heat during long gaming sessions, Black […]

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Black Shark 2 Launched In India: Offers 100% CPU Power With ‘Ludicrous Mode’
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AMD Ryzen R9 3900x CPU Launched Along With PCIe 4.0 and X570 Chipset

AMD has launched its third-gen Ryzen 2 based CPUs along with a $499 Ryzen R9 3900x flagship with 12-core/24-threads. Furthermore, the third generation Ryzen 5 and 7 were also announced with 6-core/12-threads and 8-core/16-threads. What’s even more ludicrous is the amount of cache size in the Ryzen 9 CPUs; with a cumulative cache of 70MB, […]

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AMD Ryzen R9 3900x CPU Launched Along With PCIe 4.0 and X570 Chipset
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OnePlus 7 Pro Fingerprint Scanner Hacked By Classic Hacking Technique

OnePlus has recently launched its much-awaited OnePlus 7 Pro which is considered as one of the best smartphones of 2019 by many. Packing the latest Snapdragon processor, triple camera setup, UFS 3.0 and a 30W Warp Charging, the smartphone is a complete package but how safe is it? Speaking of safety, a YouTuber has managed […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro Fingerprint Scanner Hacked By Classic Hacking Technique
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Apple Faces Lawsuit For Selling iTunes Data To Third Parties

Now, when almost every company is facing the privacy heat, the latest one to face the dirt is Apple. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company for “intentionally and unlawfully” disclosing people’s iTunes listening data to third parties. The suit was filed by 3 people, two of them living in Rhode Island and […]

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Apple Faces Lawsuit For Selling iTunes Data To Third Parties
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Gaming-Focused WonderOS To Allow PC And Console Streaming On Android

The gaming-focused WonderOS is finally in active development after tip-toeing for several years. The operating system belongs to the startup “Wonder”. According to the company’s CEO, Wonder is an “all-in-one” gaming platform. Almost everyone currently working on the team has a rich experience in the gaming industry. According to its website, Wonder currently has ex-employees […]

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Gaming-Focused WonderOS To Allow PC And Console Streaming On Android
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Apple Engineers Have Invented A Tech To Track Ads Without Invading Privacy

Apple has always advocated privacy and has time and again beaten its chest for being a company that doesn’t treat its customers as products. On a similar note, Apple engineers have come up with a new technology that tracks ad clicks without invading user’s privacy. The technology has been invented by engineers who work for […]

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Apple Engineers Have Invented A Tech To Track Ads Without Invading Privacy
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Telegram Launches Fift: New Programming Language For TON Blockchain Network

Telegram is a popular privacy-focused encrypted instant messaging service. Recently, the messenger platform announced the launch of a new programming language ‘Fift’, created for its Telegram Open Network (TON). According to a post published on the project’s Telegram channel, the Fift language has been specifically designed for developing and managing TON blockchain smart contracts. The […]

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Telegram Launches Fift: New Programming Language For TON Blockchain Network
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6 Open Source Android Alternative Operating Systems For Mobiles

In the wake of the ongoing US-Huawei-Google tussle, many Android enthusiasts are wondering about the different alternative phone operating systems that are out there. We have Apple’s iOS at our disposal, but the cost of owning an iPhone makes it an impossible choice for many. This prompted me to create a list of other Android […]

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6 Open Source Android Alternative Operating Systems For Mobiles
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Huawei Cannot Use microSD Cards In Its Future Devices

A host of companies have severed ties with Huawei after the US government’s order. Without companies like Google, ARM, and Panasonic, it is difficult for Huawei to sustain in the smartphone business. Adding more to the list, Huawei has now been banned from using microSD cards in its future devices. The SD Association, a trade […]

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Huawei Cannot Use microSD Cards In Its Future Devices
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Microsoft xCloud Will Stream Over 3,500 Games Including All XBox One Titles

Game streaming services are the next big thing in the tech world, and every major tech company is buckling up to be at the forefront of this domain. We have already learned bits and pieces about Microsoft’s xCloud service. The company has now revealed more details claiming that Project xCloud will support over 3,500 games […]

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Microsoft xCloud Will Stream Over 3,500 Games Including All XBox One Titles
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Python Language Creator: “Male Attitude” Is Hurting The Programming Space

Guido van Rossum is a famous name in the programming world. He is the creator of the Python programming language which was developed back in 1989. It is only since the last few years when this general-purpose programming language started gaining popularity. The number of Python users has increased significantly and it was not only […]

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Python Language Creator: “Male Attitude” Is Hurting The Programming Space
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Opera Is Bringing The World’s First Gaming Browser “Opera GX”

Opera browser is counted in the list of the best browsers available right now owing to the legacy it carries from the Opera Mini — a lightweight mobile browser for Java-enabled mobiles. The company is venturing into gaming and is bringing the world’s first gaming browser. Opera GX – World’s First Gaming Browser Not much […]

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Opera Is Bringing The World’s First Gaming Browser “Opera GX”
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10 Cool iPhone Features That Android Should Steal Right Away

Both iPhone and Android are two important pillars of the smartphone industry. Now, I have been using Android for most of my digital life. But lately, I’ve started using an iPhone, in addition to using iOS on iPad for the last two years. Of course, you get a very different experience when you start using […]

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10 Cool iPhone Features That Android Should Steal Right Away
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Xiaomi Says It Won’t Remove MIUI Ads But ‘Optimize’

One of the major reasons why people refrain from buying Xiaomi smartphones is ad-ridden MIUI Android skin. The company has faced criticism from users for shoving ads into MIUI and disrupting the smooth user experience. It seems that the company is finally paying heed to the criticism. Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has confirmed that […]

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Xiaomi Says It Won’t Remove MIUI Ads But ‘Optimize’
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WhatsApp Will Display Advertisements In Status From 2020 Onwards

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is an ad-free messaging service, but things are about to change from 2020 onwards. At the annual Facebook Marketing Summit held in the Netherlands, Facebook has confirmed that in-app ads will be displayed in the messaging app starting from 2020. Users will see ads within the ‘Status’ feature of WhatsApp as confirmed by […]

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WhatsApp Will Display Advertisements In Status From 2020 Onwards
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openSUSE Leap 15.1 Is Here: Offers Full Linux Experience On Raspberry Pi

The open source company SUSE is known for its commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise offerings for desktop and server users. The company also sponsors a free and open source community distribution known as openSUSE, which is widely popular among open source enthusiasts across the world. openSUSE further offers two releases: Leap follows the fixed release model […]

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openSUSE Leap 15.1 Is Here: Offers Full Linux Experience On Raspberry Pi
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Trump Explains Why He Banned Huawei, And It’s Not Convincing

The world’s two biggest economies are indulged in a trade war and the toll is being paid by the Chinese company Huawei, which is being erased from existence in the US. The US government has already blacklisted Huawei, causing a big blow to its growing smartphone business across the globe. After the temporary license ends […]

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Trump Explains Why He Banned Huawei, And It’s Not Convincing
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Snapchat’s Internal Tool ‘SnapLion’ Is Abused By Employees To Spy On You

The latest report from Motherboard is an important but unsurprising revelation. According to the report, Snapchat’s internal tool ‘SnapLion’ is often abused by employees to access users’ snaps without their permission. Snaps are photos that disappear after some time, however, Snapchat employees have access to these photos and regularly violate users’ privacy, the report added. […]

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Snapchat’s Internal Tool ‘SnapLion’ Is Abused By Employees To Spy On You
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Google Adds ‘Food Delivery Option’ In Search, Maps, And Assistant

Building on top of its Discover section, the search giant has added a new food delivery option to Google Maps. It also integrated the same with Search and Google Assistant. In case you’re wondering — no, Google is not entering the food delivery market, yet. The new feature just allows users to place an order […]

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Google Adds ‘Food Delivery Option’ In Search, Maps, And Assistant
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League Of Legends Is Reportedly Coming To Android & iOS Devices Soon

There are very few multiplayer online battle arena video games that can compete with League of Legends in terms of popularity. League of Legends is arguably one of the most popular desktop-based video games, and now it’s coming to mobile devices as well. As reported by Reuters, the renowned game developer Tencent Holdings Ltd. is […]

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League Of Legends Is Reportedly Coming To Android & iOS Devices Soon
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GitHub ‘Sponsors’ Will Now Let You Pay Open Source Developers For Their Work

GitHub has launched a new program called GitHub Sponsors through which anyone can support the contributors who build the open source software you use every day. Programmers will get a new ‘Sponsor Me‘ button on their GitHub repositories to receive the funding. It is to be noted that the new tool is available only to […]

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GitHub ‘Sponsors’ Will Now Let You Pay Open Source Developers For Their Work
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Kali Linux 2019.2 Released With NetHunter 2019.2 And New Kernel

Offensive Security, the makers of Kali Linux, have shipped their second release in 2019. The new Kali Linux 2019.2 distribution is now available for ethical hackers and security researchers. This release brings along many bug fixes and updated packages that are surely worth upgrading. Before you move ahead to explore the new changes in Kali […]

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Kali Linux 2019.2 Released With NetHunter 2019.2 And New Kernel
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11 New iPhone Models Spotted On EEC Listing For 2019

According to a report by MySmartPrice, Apple has listed 11 different unreleased iPhone models in the database of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). These devices are expected to be a part of the 2019 iPhone lineup, which the company is planning to unveil later this year. The devices in the list include mode numbers A2111, […]

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11 New iPhone Models Spotted On EEC Listing For 2019
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Samsung’s AI Creates Mona Lisa Animation You’ve Never Seen

Remember, Deepfakes? Until now, you might have seen AI creating fake videos of Barack Obama or some other celebrity. But mostly it requires lots of previous footage related to that person to be fed into the AI. Now, the researchers at Samsung’s AI Center in Moscow and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology are working […]

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Samsung’s AI Creates Mona Lisa Animation You’ve Never Seen
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Apple Promises To Inform Users Before Throttling iPhone Performance

Last year, many people criticized Apple for pushing an iOS update that throttled the performance of iPhones and iPads. The Cupertino giant has now signed an agreement with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that it will be “clearer and more upfront” with iPhone users regarding battery health and performance. The agreement is the […]

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Apple Promises To Inform Users Before Throttling iPhone Performance
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Here’s Why London Tube Will Track Riders From July 8

If you’re one of the riders of the London Underground (aka Tube), then in the coming days you’re going to be a part of its data collection program. Transport of London (TfL) which manages Tube’s operations said it will start tracking riders from July 8, 2019. It will set up Wi-Fi access points at 260 […]

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Here’s Why London Tube Will Track Riders From July 8
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PS5 Backward Compatibility Confirmed For PS4; Will Support Cross-Play

The upcoming PS5 backward compatibility feature will have online cross-play with PS4 owners. This means that PS4 owners will be able to play multiplayer games with PS5 owners. Sony wants to leave no stone unturned when it comes to making the next generation PlayStation console the best one to date. Recently the company also demonstrated […]

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PS5 Backward Compatibility Confirmed For PS4; Will Support Cross-Play
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Here Are The Companies Who Have Banned Huawei

Not so long after President Trump’s executive order came into place, more and more US-based companies have started to comply with the order. They are cutting off business with the Chinese tech giant and some companies have asked employees to hold supplies until further notice. Google was the first company to act in this regard […]

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Here Are The Companies Who Have Banned Huawei
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DARPA Is Working On A Wearable Neural Tech For Mind Control

For a long time, scientists have been trying to build technology that would allow humans to transport consciousness to alternate realities and offer mind control over objects. While the concept sounds like a piece of science fiction, multiple projects like mind-reading computers and thought-transfer interfaces have been in the works for quite some time. Now, […]

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DARPA Is Working On A Wearable Neural Tech For Mind Control
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Hackers Hack A Forum For Hacked Accounts: Here’s How

A group of hackers failed to deploy security mechanisms to secure the storage where they store hacked accounts and another hacker group hacked it. The story is indeed funny and real. Infamous forum named OGUSERS which is popular amongst hackers for obtaining “OG” Instagram, Twitter usernames, hacked accounts of Domino’s Pizza, Steam, PlayStation Network, and […]

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Hackers Hack A Forum For Hacked Accounts: Here’s How
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Antergos Linux Project Is Dead — Here Are Some Alternatives To Try

A group of developers started Antergos as a hobby project in 2012 and pushed the first release in July 2012 under the name Cinnarch. Later, it got its name Antergos and gained popularity as an Arch Linux-based distribution created for all the users. In a development that will surprise the Antergos enthusiasts, the developers of […]

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Antergos Linux Project Is Dead — Here Are Some Alternatives To Try
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Huawei’s Android Alternative OS: Everything You Need To Know

Huawei’s US ban is official and will come into effect after its 90-day temporary license ends in August. People have already started talking about Huawei’s Android alternative OS. So, there are a lot of questions about the future of Huawei’s mobile OS that need an answer. Why is Huawei doing this? You might already know […]

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Huawei’s Android Alternative OS: Everything You Need To Know
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Huawei’s Android Alternative OS Will Arrive This Fall, Says CEO

The brewing trade war between the US and China has resulted in Google revoking Huawei’s Android license and barring it from using popular Google services such as the Play Store and Google apps. A recent report by Reuters suggests that the restrictions have been softened and a temporary license has been provided to Huawei to […]

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Huawei’s Android Alternative OS Will Arrive This Fall, Says CEO
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Windows 10 May Update 1903 Is Available: Here’s How To Update Your PC

Windows 10 May 2019 update version 1903 is available for download for Windows 10 users. The new Windows 10 update is rolling out slowly to consumers because of quality concerns. Earlier, the Windows 10 October update, version 1809 had a lot of problems, including the folder redirection bug, which deleted files instead of moving them […]

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Windows 10 May Update 1903 Is Available: Here’s How To Update Your PC
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Stable Version Of Tor Browser For Android Now Available On Play Store

After eight months of testing, a stable release for the Tor browser has arrived on the Play Store. The new Android browser now brings Tor features directly into a standalone browser, replacing the Orbot/Orfox as the main way to connect to the Tor network via Android devices. The stable version (v8.5) of Tor for Android […]

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Stable Version Of Tor Browser For Android Now Available On Play Store
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Google Disappoints Yet Again: Stored Some Passwords In Plain Text For 14 Years

G Suite users were taken aback yesterday when Google disclosed that it stored some passwords for Enterprise G Suite users in plain text for 14 years. In a blog post, the search giant mentioned that the passwords were encrypted but not hashed, which means that Google employees had complete access to them. However, the company […]

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Google Disappoints Yet Again: Stored Some Passwords In Plain Text For 14 Years
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The Fastest Firefox Ever: Firefox 67 Now Available For Windows, Linux, And Mac

Ever since Mozilla developers released the much-anticipated Firefox Quantum in 2017, the open source company has been continuously working to improve the overall performance and security measures deployed in the web browser. The latest Firefox 67 release isn’t any deviation and the developers are promising big performance gains for the users. Before jumping into the […]

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The Fastest Firefox Ever: Firefox 67 Now Available For Windows, Linux, And Mac
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Top 100 Most Valuable GitHub Repositories

GitHub undoubtedly has the most popular repositories in the coding world. It isn’t just a code hosting service which offers version control — it also serves a huge network of developers across the world. Currently, GitHub hosts over 30 million accounts, 2+ million organizations, and more than 96 million repositories, among which exist some of […]

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Top 100 Most Valuable GitHub Repositories
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Skullcandy Indy Review: $79 AirPods Alternative With Decent Performance

Ever since Apple launched AirPods, the market for wireless earbuds has taken a sharp turn and now every company is trying to replicate what AirPods has achieved. Skullcandy has become the latest company to bring an AirPods alternative at a much cheaper price. Skullcandy Indy truly wireless earbuds is another attempt by the company after […]

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Skullcandy Indy Review: $79 AirPods Alternative With Decent Performance
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Honda E Is The Electric Car You Were Waiting For: It’s Officially On Sale

The Honda E electric car is finally on sale in Europe. Yes, that is the official name of arguably the best-looking electric car from Honda. The electric car was spotted testing several times with heavy camouflage on public roads, and now it is finally available for sale and UK customers are among the first to […]

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Honda E Is The Electric Car You Were Waiting For: It’s Officially On Sale
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Google’s Huawei Ban Raises The Big Question Of Android Monopoly

Just recently, we came across the news that many US-based companies have started to cut ties with the Chinese company Huawei. Now, as it seems there will be casualties on both sides. While Huawei might lose on its smartphone business, the company says there will be some impact of the decision in the US as […]

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Google’s Huawei Ban Raises The Big Question Of Android Monopoly
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Call of Duty Mobile Early Access Review: Most Addictive FPS Game On Phone

The much-awaited Call of Duty Mobile is here on Android and iOS devices. The game is brought to mobile with a familiar experience for the veteran COD players and is sure to please the young fans alike. The Call of Duty Mobile version is currently in early access at the time of writing. We can […]

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Call of Duty Mobile Early Access Review: Most Addictive FPS Game On Phone
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8 Best Torrent Search Engine Sites To Find Any Torrent [2019 Edition]

If you have been living close to the torrent ecosystem, you might realize that there exist tons of torrent sites where you can search torrent files. But if you remember, when the FBI nabbed the operators of KAT, many people heard the term torrent search engine for the first time. Amid the rising scrutiny, many torrent sites have started […]

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8 Best Torrent Search Engine Sites To Find Any Torrent [2019 Edition]
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Contact Details Of 49 Million+ Instagram Celebrities Leaked Online

A massive trove of data containing contact information of more than 49 million Instagram influencers and celebrities has surfaced online. As reported by TechCrunch, the database existed on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and was not encrypted or protected by password, making the details visible to anyone. The database that was discovered by security analyst Anurag […]

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Contact Details Of 49 Million+ Instagram Celebrities Leaked Online
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PlayStation 5 Official Load Time Is Ridiculously Faster Than PS4

The PlayStation 5 official load time has been revealed via a video posted on Twitter. The post was shared by Takashi Mochizuki from the Wall Street Journal. The video was shot during a developer conference to showcase the difference between the performance of the PS4 Pro and the next generation PS5. PlayStation 5 Official Loading […]

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PlayStation 5 Official Load Time Is Ridiculously Faster Than PS4
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US Is Not Kicking Out Huawei (Sort Of…), Gives Temporary License

Just when it seemed it was all over for Huawei, the latest report from Reuters claims that the US government has issued a temporary license to the company. The license will enable Huawei to continue its current operations with US-based companies including Google, Intel, etc. That way, the company will be able to support its […]

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US Is Not Kicking Out Huawei (Sort Of…), Gives Temporary License
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Hackers Earned $32,000 in 7 Days By Fixing Cryptocurrency Bugs

A group of white hat hackers are busy fixing cryptocurrency bugs and for good reasons. According to a recent report from Hardfork, hackers have earned around $32,150 in 7 days by providing their services to blockchain companies. The most famous clients of these hackers include EOS, TRON, Coinbase, and Brave. There are a total of […]

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Hackers Earned $32,000 in 7 Days By Fixing Cryptocurrency Bugs
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9 Best Smartphones With Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Processor

The brain is to human as a processor is to a smartphone! Precisely, a processor drives the overall working of a smartphone, and the quest for a smartphone with a powerful one is in trends these days. A smartphone with a good processor does wonders for the user experience and for us, 21th-century peeps, who […]

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9 Best Smartphones With Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Processor
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This Supercomputer Will Be Spread Across “Multiple Continents”

You might have heard about many powerful supercomputers. As of 2019, the fastest supercomputer in the world is Summit. It’s located at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US. In the coming future, we are going to see a new kind of supercomputer that won’t just be bigger than Summit in terms of size; […]

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This Supercomputer Will Be Spread Across “Multiple Continents”
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4 New Arduino Nano Boards Are Here: More Powerful Than Before

The open source Arduino Project was started long back in 2003 as a program for students to help them tinker with sensors and their applications without spending tons of money. Over the course of time, this open source platform evolved and facilitated the launch of various versions of the Arduino hardware. Adding another chapter to […]

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4 New Arduino Nano Boards Are Here: More Powerful Than Before
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Google Bans Huawei’s Android License — What’ll Happen To Your Huawei Phone?

Following the recent Huawei ban by the President Donald Trump, the US-based search giant Google has also barred the company from accessing its services and revoked its Android license. On May 15, Trump signed an executive order which says that telecom equipment and services from foreign companies can’t be imported. It’ll require the government’s approval. […]

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Google Bans Huawei’s Android License — What’ll Happen To Your Huawei Phone?
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Peppermint 10 Linux OS Released For A Fast And Lightweight Experience

In our yearly list of the best Linux distros for older computers, Peppermint Linux OS appears prominently. This Ubuntu Linux derivative features the LXDE desktop environment which needs relatively lower hardware requirements. What really sets Peppermint OS apart is its combination of regular desktop apps and cloud-based infrastructure. The latest iteration, i.e., Peppermint 10, is […]

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Peppermint 10 Linux OS Released For A Fast And Lightweight Experience
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Google Stadia GPU To Be Based on 14nm AMD Vega Architecture

The details of Google Stadia GPU have been leaked online. The streaming console from Google will use a Vega Graphics from AMD, instead of the speculated Navi. The information comes from the Khronos’ Vulcan API product listings. The Google Stadia is listed as “Google Games Platform Gen 1 AMD GCN 1.5)” Google Stadia GPU: Making […]

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Google Stadia GPU To Be Based on 14nm AMD Vega Architecture
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Best Game of Thrones Episodes: Did Season Finale Make It To The Top?

Game of Thrones has ended after a wait of 8 long years. Now, the ending of this iconic series might not be what everyone wanted but the series still encapsulates some of the best stories ever told. So it is only fair to remember the best Game of Thrones episodes to bid farewell to this […]

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Best Game of Thrones Episodes: Did Season Finale Make It To The Top?
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Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 Finale Details ‘Leaked’ Online

There are two types of Game of Thrones fans: fans who love leaks and fans who despise them. Unfortunately, those who love the leaks often end up spoiling the fun for others and the Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 isn’t an exception. As per various media reports (Via Deadline), the GOT Series Finale […]

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 Finale Details ‘Leaked’ Online
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Elon Musk Email To Tesla Employees: “Curb Your Spending”

The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, along with the company’s CFO Zach Kirkhorn, recently raised around $2.7 billion dollars at an Investor call. During the event, Musk was confident that his company would become a $500 billion giant with the help of self-driving technology as it’d help Tesla cars appreciate in value. However, things are […]

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Elon Musk Email To Tesla Employees: “Curb Your Spending”
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Powerful Raspberry Pi Alternative: Khadas VIM3 With M.2 NVMe Support

The latest in the series of powerful Raspberry Pi alternatives is the Khadas VIM3 single board computer. It features a powerful SoC, DDR4 RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage and a lot more. The current Raspberry Pi 3 B+ model is an efficient and affordable machine. It is capable of entry-level computing performance but runs short […]

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Powerful Raspberry Pi Alternative: Khadas VIM3 With M.2 NVMe Support
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South Korea Plans To Shift To Linux From Windows

Just recently, we reported that the Indian State of Kerala expects to save about $430 million by adopting an Ubuntu Linux-based operating system in its schools. In related news, The Korea Herald has reported that the government of South Korea is also working on its plans to switch to Linux from Windows. Until now, Windows […]

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South Korea Plans To Shift To Linux From Windows
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Will Facebook’s Latest Algorithm Change Make You Happier? Probably Not.

Facebook has recently announced two significant News Feed changes it’s bringing to the users. It adds to Facebook’s long going operation of “Make Facebook Great Again.” Basically, the company is trying to fix its reputation after the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. The first ranking factor is that the social network will prioritize who are your […]

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Will Facebook’s Latest Algorithm Change Make You Happier? Probably Not.
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10 Best Kali Linux Tools For Hacking And Pen-Testing In 2019

Linux-based distros are the most preferred platforms for ethical hacking. Specifically, open source operating systems like Kali Linux Tools and Parrot are very popular among security researchers. They come with a long list of hacking tools with Terminal and GUI interfaces. In this article, I’ll be listing the best Kali Linux tools for 2019 that […]

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10 Best Kali Linux Tools For Hacking And Pen-Testing In 2019
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Stack Overflow Reveals It Was Attacked, No User Data Compromised

Stack Overflow, the popular Q&A platform for programmers, has revealed in a security update that unknown attackers compromised it. The website, which is now running without any issues, was attacked on May 11. Stack Overflow’s VP of Engineering Mary Ferguson confirmed that “some level of production access was gained.” Ferguson said they didn’t find any […]

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Stack Overflow Reveals It Was Attacked, No User Data Compromised
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Tesla Model 3 Crash In Florida Had Autopilot Engaged Before Collison

The Tesla Model 3 crash that killed the car’s owner Jeremy Banner in March had the Auto Pilot engaged, confirms a report from the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB). The crash took place on a highway in Palm Beach, Florida, when a semi-truck appeared in the car’s lane. The semi-truck was trying to cross over […]

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Tesla Model 3 Crash In Florida Had Autopilot Engaged Before Collison
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Programmers Aren’t Super Excited About Working At Facebook Anymore

In December 2018, the career website Glassdoor released its annual list of the best places to work. On the list, Facebook ranked in seventh place and got a 4.5 award score out of 5. In the previous iteration of the list, the social media company ranked 1st. The report didn’t surprise anyone, thanks to the […]

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Programmers Aren’t Super Excited About Working At Facebook Anymore
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Google’s New Speech Translation Tool Translates Directly In User’s Voice

Google has today introduced ‘Translatotron’ — a new speech-to-speech translation tool that translates one language into another without involving text. This tool is a result of several years of research and development and is still in the development phase. Unlike other translation tools, Tranlatotron skips the conventional steps of translating speech to text and then […]

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Google’s New Speech Translation Tool Translates Directly In User’s Voice
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hgTerm Is A DIY Mini Raspberry Pi Computer That Runs PlayStation Games

Raspberry Pi has been used in a number of mini laptops that run on tiny single-board computers. But a recent one, developed by hgTerm, could be one of the best DIY mini PCs made till date. The pocket-sized hgTerm computer comes with a 4-inch touchscreen display and rocks a 270-degree hinge that can be flipped […]

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hgTerm Is A DIY Mini Raspberry Pi Computer That Runs PlayStation Games
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Clear Linux From Intel Brings Best Performance On Intel CPUs

When I first came across Clear Linux about two years ago, the information available on the project was limited. It was simply being called Intel’s custom distribution that will offer the best Linux support on Intel hardware in cloud deployments. As developers were also working to add support for Steam, gamers also expected to get […]

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Clear Linux From Intel Brings Best Performance On Intel CPUs
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Steam Link iOS App Brings PC Gaming On iPhone, iPad And Apple TV

Steam Link iOS app is finally officially available on the Apple App store. The app was expected to launch in May 2018 however, due to business interests, Apple prevented its release. According to Valve, the Steam Link app had an initial approval on the App Store. However, the Steam app conflicted with the business guidelines […]

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Steam Link iOS App Brings PC Gaming On iPhone, iPad And Apple TV
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Google Says Titan Security Keys Could Be Hacked; Offers Free Replacement

Today Google has announced a security flaw in its Bluetooth Titan Security Key that is used for 2-factor authentication. The security flaw could allow hackers in close proximity to bypass the security mechanism and connect their own devices. Google says that the flaw exists “due to a misconfiguration in the Titan Security Keys’ Bluetooth pairing […]

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Google Says Titan Security Keys Could Be Hacked; Offers Free Replacement
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Sony Could Launch A Google Stadia Rival; Reveals Patent

A patent filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office revealed a Google Stadia Rival from the PlayStation maker Sony. The company recently filed a patent for a streaming service that would work just like Google Stadia. A few days ago, the company also revealed details of their upcoming console titled PlayStation 5 or PS5. […]

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Sony Could Launch A Google Stadia Rival; Reveals Patent
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Microsoft Open Sources Bing Search’s Most Advanced Search Algorithm

Microsoft has announced that it is open-sourcing a crucial AI tool behind its Bing search engine. This tool enables Bing to quickly return relevant search results to user queries. The company has open-sourced its AI algorithm called Space Partition Tree And Graph (SPTAG) that can parse data more efficiently. Earlier, performing a web search was […]

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Microsoft Open Sources Bing Search’s Most Advanced Search Algorithm
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Girl Kills Herself After Instagram Followers Choose Death In Poll

During the F8 developer conference, Mark Zuckerberg declared that he plans to make the Facebook experience more private and give people more space to express themselves more freely. He tried to paint a picture of change due to the ever-increasing, 360-degree pressure on the social network. In such conversations regarding Facebook’s critique, Instagram often ends […]

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Girl Kills Herself After Instagram Followers Choose Death In Poll
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Zombieload Intel Vulnerability Explained: Nasty Flaw In Millions Of CPUs

Zombieload is the latest Intel CPU vulnerability to plague everything from desktop computers to enterprise level servers. However, due to the increasingly complex nature of online attacks, it is becoming harder for companies to detect and fix them. These fixes are usually half measured at best and cause the processors of enterprises as well as […]

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Zombieload Intel Vulnerability Explained: Nasty Flaw In Millions Of CPUs
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PetSwap: Deepfake-Like AI That Turns Your Pet Into Any Other Animal

Nvidia has developed a new algorithm similar to deepfakes which can face-swap your pet’s cute face into different animal species or altogether a monstrous version of themselves. The PetSwap project runs on the Few-shot UNsupervised Image-to-image Translation (FUNIT) algorithm. It is an image translation AI algorithm that uses a framework built on generative adversarial networks […]

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PetSwap: Deepfake-Like AI That Turns Your Pet Into Any Other Animal
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Japan Is Creating 10 Billion 14-Digit Phone Numbers For 5G Services

We’re on the cusp of a 5G era that will usher in high-speed mobile internet, and Japan is gearing up to welcome the fifth generation of the superfast mobile communication system. The Japanese communication ministry is planning to introduce around 10 billion new 14 digit phone numbers for 5G services. According to an estimate, the […]

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Japan Is Creating 10 Billion 14-Digit Phone Numbers For 5G Services
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Google’s Project Dragonfly Will Help China “Be More Open”: Ex-CEO Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, is advocating for the company’s plan to build a censored search engine for China, codenamed as ‘Project Dragonfly.’ In an interview with the BBC, Schmidt confirmed that he was never part of the decision to build a censored version of Google in China. And even though Google has put […]

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Google’s Project Dragonfly Will Help China “Be More Open”: Ex-CEO Eric Schmidt
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Linux-based OS Is Saving $430 Million In Indian State of Kerala

Using Linux-based operating systems have tons of advantages like better security and freedom to customize the open source software. Another major advantage that attracts different organizations and schools is the cost saving that comes along the way. In the past, we have reported various European cities going the Linux way to cut down the costs […]

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Linux-based OS Is Saving $430 Million In Indian State of Kerala
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Intel CPU Exploit Zombieload Uses Hyperthreading To Steal Data

The latest Intel CPU exploit termed Zombieload is a speculative execution side-channel attack. It uses Intel Hyperthreading to execute a Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) attack which targets buffers in CPU microarchitecture. According to a report, Intel CPUs made since 2008 are all susceptible to this attack. The latest 8th and 9th gen Intel CPUs are […]

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Intel CPU Exploit Zombieload Uses Hyperthreading To Steal Data
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SpaceX To Launch 60 Starlink Satellites For Speedy Space Internet Service

Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, is planning to launch a set of 60 satellites in a single launch this week for the company’s Starlink broadband network. If the venture turns successful, it will make SpaceX the first operator of an internet satellite network and also the sole competitor in this domain with its own rockets. A cluster […]

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SpaceX To Launch 60 Starlink Satellites For Speedy Space Internet Service
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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung S10e vs iPhone Xr: Specs Comparison

OnePlus has finally announced its much-awaited OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. With the latter, the company has turned itself from a flagship killer company to a flagship-maker smartphone company. The smartphone features an impressive 6.67-inch AMOLED display, a pop-up selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner for a notch-less display. Here’s how OnePlus’ latest […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung S10e vs iPhone Xr: Specs Comparison
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OnePlus 7 Pro Gaming Experience Is The Best You Can Get

The latest OnePlus phones have been launched at the base price of Rs. 48,999 ($699) and the OnePlus 7 Pro’s gaming experience seems simply outstanding. The phone is an all-rounder with top of the line specs, great display, and amazing battery life as evident from its specs sheet. What all these points translate to is […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro Gaming Experience Is The Best You Can Get
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Here Are The Best OnePlus 7 Pro Features You Should Know

OnePlus has launched its flagship devices for this year: the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The unveiling was done at three simultaneous events at New York, London, and Bengaluru. The OnePlus 7 Pro model is the ‘notchless’ model which comes with an almost bezel-less design due to its front pop-up camera. The OnePlus 7 series brings […]

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Here Are The Best OnePlus 7 Pro Features You Should Know
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OnePlus 7 Pro Launched With Triple Rear Camera And 90Hz AMOLED Screen

OnePlus has finally unveiled its latest flagship device in the form of OnePlus 7 Pro. It is a premium smartphone with an abundance of features. OnePlus 7 Pro features a 6.67-inch ‘Fluid AMOLED’ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 3120 x 1440 resolution. To offer an all-screen experience to users, the Chinese smartphone company […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro Launched With Triple Rear Camera And 90Hz AMOLED Screen
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Linux Kernel Can Be Exploited Remotely; Kernel Prior To 5.0.8 Affected

We keep coming across various security loopholes in different software on a daily basis, but it rarely happens that Linux kernel gets crippled by a high-impact flaw. However, things are looking a bit different today as millions of Linux systems have been found to be affected by a massive flaw. It’s being reported that the […]

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Linux Kernel Can Be Exploited Remotely; Kernel Prior To 5.0.8 Affected
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This WhatsApp Flaw Allowed Israeli Hackers To Send Spyware Via Voice Call

WhatsApp has today disclosed that a vulnerability allowed hackers to install national grade spyware on phones. The vulnerability was discovered in May this year and exploited a flaw in the audio call feature of the messaging app. The caller was able to install the spyware on the affected phones even though the receiver declined the […]

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This WhatsApp Flaw Allowed Israeli Hackers To Send Spyware Via Voice Call
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Millions Of Cisco Routers Worldwide Are At Risk Due To ‘Thrangrycat’ Bug

A recent report from Red Balloon pits the security of millions of Cisco Routers around the world for a serious test. The report labels the potential exploit termed as “Thrangrycat“, a Cisco Router Bug in the routers. It can be exploited to gain access to the data flowing through the huge number of Cisco devices […]

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World’s First Foldable Laptop: Lenovo Teases The Future Of PCs

Forget foldable smartphones, the era of foldable laptops is here. At the Accelerate conference in Florida, Lenovo showed off the world’s first foldable PC prototype. The foldable PC doesn’t have a name, price tag or a shipping date yet. But the new product will be part of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 flagship series and will arrive in 2020. […]

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Best Chrome Extensions You Should Be Using In 2019

Google Chrome is undeniably the most widely used web browser in the world. Google has already put in a lot of effort in Chrome browser to present a clean interface, smooth performance, easy syncing features and much more. But there are ways to further enhance its functionalities and achieve greater productivity during browsing sessions with […]

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Microsoft Introduces The World’s First AI-Generated Whiskey

Artificial intelligence is helping the world by assisting in all sorts of problems from reading minds to appearing as a witness in law trials. Now, AI is creating perfect whiskey blends for us. Microsoft has partnered with a 20-year-old Swedish distillery named Mackmyra and Fourkind, a Finnish technology consultancy — to bring forth the world’s first AI-created […]

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Researchers Have Invented The World’s First Unhackable Processor

Meet MORPHEUS  — a new computer architecture developed by researchers from the University of Michigan that is claimed to be ‘unhackable’ because of its advanced self fending techniques. The chip uses self-encryption technology and reshuffles its own code and data at 20 times per second. This speed is faster than a human hacker can work […]

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Linux-powered LattePanda And Nvidia GTX 1650 Make A Perfect Match

Linux-powered LattePanda Alpha is one of the most powerful Single Board Computers (SBC) on the market. Unlike several SBCs available, the LattePanda Alpha features an X86-based Intel Processor, a PCI express slot for installing GPU, eMMC storage, a USB type-c port and a lot more. However, the Linux-powered LattePanda becomes even more valuable with another […]

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Linux-powered LattePanda And Nvidia GTX 1650 Make A Perfect Match
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Torrent Trackers List 2019 To Increase Downloading Speed [100% Working Trackers]

Those who are aware of how torrents work know that when you’re downloading a file using a torrent, you are downloading bits and pieces of the desired file from multiple locations. This decentralized and peer-to-peer transfer of files is facilitated by torrent clients. Once you’ve downloaded the magnet links, you need to open it in […]

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