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12-08-18, 10:51
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which is best known for organizing the Oscars has announced its love for open source tech. It has joined hands with the Linux Foundation to establish the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF). The objective of ASWF is to increase the quality and quantity of contributions to the entertainment industry through open-source projects. It […]
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Google Pixel 3 XL Leak Reveals 6.7-inch Screen With Triple Camera Setup
Now that Samsung rumor store is closed, following the release of Samsung Galaxy Note 9, it’s time to head on to the next big buzz which is the upcoming Google Pixel devices. Following the Android Pie official release, Google is now preparing up for next major announcement – Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. While […]
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PUBG MOBILE LITE Beta Released For Under-powered Android Phones
The two most popular battle royal games – PUBG and Fortnite are relentlessly going head to head with each other. While Fortnite is on the edge of releasing its Andoird version, PUBG, on the other hand, has officially rolled out a lite version for the lower end devices: PUBG Mobile Lite. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds mobile a.k.a. PUBG mobile was […]
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Apple Car Plans: Ex-Tesla Engineer Hired; Augmented Reality Windscreen Patent
Apple has roped in Doug Field who earlier worked as the Vice President of Mac Hardware Engineering and had a stint at Tesla where he presided Vehicle Programs, according to John Gruber of Dragon Fireball. This comes almost a month after Tesla announced that Feild, who was supposed to return from a 6-week holiday, has […]
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Black Hat 2018: A Pacemaker Hack That Can Stop The Heart
Hackers from all over the world flocked to the Black Hat 2018 security conference that was held in Las Vegas this week. There, two researchers revealed a pacemaker hack that makes it possible for attackers to remotely install malicious updates. It causes the device to malfunction by delivering additional shocks or denying it which can […]
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Fortnite For Android: Download & Installation, Compatible Devices, Beta Registration
Fortnite for Android has indeed become the talk of the town. And everyone appears to be asking one question “When will Fortnite arrive on my device?”. Thanks to Samsung Galaxy Note 9 massive launch, we finally got to see the battle royal game on Android devices (Beta version). But the Fortnite journey wasn’t an easy […]
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How to Install Linux Mint 19 Tara? | The Complete Installation Guide
Linux Mint 19 Tara LTS Fans of the Linux operating systems have been in for a treat this year. After Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver was released earlier this year, the next iteration of the LTS (Long Term Support) version of Linux mint operating system, Linux Mint 19 Tara released. The user-friendly and lightweight distribution is one of the […]
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Social Mapper: This Open Source Tool Lets “Good” Hackers Track People On Social Media
There are tons of automated tools and services that any shady hacker can employ to grab the public data on Facebook, Twitter, Google, or Instagram, and use it for notorious purposes. But what about the ethical hackers and security researchers who are looking for a means to achieve the same? To tackle this issue, security […]
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“Poco By Xiaomi” Sub-brand Is Coming | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Specification Leaked
The top-selling brand in budget phones, Xiaomi has started testing its sub-brand called “Poco.” And reports indicate that the Poco phones will begin its journey from India. Jai Mani, lead product manager of Xiaomi India, has posted a tweet teasing about a new brand under the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. Moreover, a Twitter account of “Poco India” […]
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Facebook Takes Down Friend List Feeds Feature! Do You Know What It Was?
In a message posted on the Facebook, the social networking platform has announced that they are shutting down Friend List Feeds today. This feature allowed users to see posts from a specific friend list such as family, work colleague, industry peers, etc. Many people used the feature as it made it easy for them to […]
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15-08-18, 11:04
A small team of students AI coders from Fast.ai, a small unit that offers free online courses for machine learning, just beat Google researchers by creating a better performing AI algorithm. These coders are part-time students at Fast.ai who are simply enthusiastic about machine learning and seek a career in data science. The code created […]
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Facebook Bans Kodi Boxes And Other Jailbroken Devices
Kodi has gained quite a notorious reputation as the users continue to stream illegal content from it. Recently, Facebook expressed their criticism of illegal video streaming content by banning Kodi boxes and other jailbroken or loaded devices. Adding Kodi to the list of the prohibited content, Facebook has put up a post explicitly stating that […]
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SevenTorrents Shuts Down After 10 Years; Transfers Database To WatchSoMuch
The disappearance of websites in the torrent world is very common. While many services shut down and pirates move on to their alternatives, sometimes sites also transfer their data to other sites. A similar retirement development (Via: TF) has recently taken place in the case of SevenTorrents. If you’re only familiar with biggies like The Pirate […]
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6 Best Torrent Search Engine Sites To Find Your Favorite Torrents | 2018 Edition
If you have been living close to the torrent ecosystem, you might realize the fact that tons of torrent sites exist where you can search torrent files. But if you remember, when 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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9 Android Pie Hidden Features: Best Android 9 Tricks You Might Have Missed
Now that Android Pie is live, there are way too many exciting features to look up to. While some will get easily identified, few others might get lost or maybe completely forgotten in our daily usage. Like, did you know? You can roll back to the three-button navigation system from the new Android Pie Gesture Navigation. Well […]
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Nvidia Unveils Turing Architecture Based Quadro RTX GPUs
Nvidia has finally unveiled its new Turing architecture at SIGGRAPH 2018, along with the first three products that will use the first Turing GPU. Introducing parts of the new Quadro RTX family, the Quadro RTX 8000, RTX 6000, and RTX 5000 now stand as Nvidia’s fastest cards and are expected to arrive in Q4 this year. Nvidia […]
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TicWatch Pro: Reviewing the 30-Day Battery Smartwatch
Mobvoi has a handful of smartwatches in their portfolio, including the original TicWatch, the TicWatch II, as well as the S and E models, none of which have been a disappointment. Now, Mobvoi has released the TicWatch Pro, and we’ll take a look at what features Mobvoi built into the TicWatch Pro to deem it […]
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Linux 4.18 And Zorin OS 12.4 Released With Big Changes: Get Them Here
Linux 4.18 Linux boss Linus Torvalds has officially shipped the much-awaited Linux kernel 4.18 release. It has arrived a week late due to some minor changes, primarily related to networking. Overall, as compared to the previous releases, 4.18 is a lighter release with about 100k fewer lines than 4.17. The major changes that have arrived […]
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Apple Wants iOS Developers To Start Renting Apps Instead Of Selling Them
According to a report from Business Insider, Apple held an invite-only meeting for developers in the New York last year where it asked developers to go for subscription plans of apps instead of charging a one-time fee. The reason behind this request is the fact that subscription-based apps fetch more revenue than the apps that […]
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Google Is Tracking You Non-stop Even If You Tell It Not To: Report
While using your Android or iOS device, if you choose the option to pause the location sharing, what are your expectations? While this option seems pretty straightforward and apparently tells you that your smartphone isn’t collecting your location history, the reality is much scarier. A report from Associated Press tells that Google and its services […]
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18-08-18, 11:14
Tesla CEO who caused quite a commotion with his ‘taking Tesla private’ tweet recently, has opened up in an interview with the New York Times where he discussed his recent tweets and how the pressure is taking a toll on him. The telephonic interview that lasted over an hour saw Musk choking at times while […]
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Indian Researchers Claim To Reach The Holy Grail In Physics
Two Indian researchers have claimed to achieve superconductivity at room temperature, sending the world of physicists into a state of frenzy. As expected, these claims have raised several eyebrows. Also, a series of strange events involving the impersonation of a renowned physicist through email has added more to the bizarreness of this situation. But first, let’s talk […]
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How to Crack WinRAR Password Protected Files In Simple Steps?
Short Bytes: Losing/forgetting your WinRAR password could be a headache for all the computer and smartphone users. At times, we protect the important documents/files using a strong password and forget they unlocking key. So, here, I’m going to tell you this a simple method of how to crack WinRAR password protected files and get back your important data. […]
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Android 9 Pie Digital Wellbeing: Here Is Everything You Need to Know
Ironic, isn’t it? The feature that many of us have been looking forward to use on our Android devices after the Pie update is actually the one that wants us to stay away from the device itself. Here comes Digital Wellbeing, a Google initiative, initially showcased at Google I/O 2018, to curb the excessive time […]
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Tomu Is A Tiny, Open Source Computer That Easily Fits In Your USB Port
There are a number of USB stick computers available in the market at varying prices. One of them that really stands out is Tomu — a teeny weeny ARM processor that can entirely fit inside your computer’s USB port. Tomu is based on Silicon Labs Happy Gecko EFM32HG309 Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller that runs at 25 MHz. It […]
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Microsoft’s Newest Robot Can Fetch Beer For You
This is the moment we all have been waiting for – a robot that can fetch you some beer. Microsoft finally used AI and computing to turn fantasies into reality and unveiled this robot at the 2018 Microsoft Research Faculty Summit. The tech company’s Strategic Prototyping Team introduced the “Receptionist Assistant Robot,” which has been created to help […]
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A 16-Year-Old Hacked Apple Servers And Stored Data In Folder Named ‘hacky hack hack’
Apple’s tall claims of keeping your data secured were challenged by an Australian teenager when he repeatedly hacked Apple servers and downloaded 90 GB of ‘secure files.’ As reported by The Age, the teenager hacked Apple’s mainframe computer multiple times from his home, simply because “he was a fan of the iPhone maker company” and […]
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1,400 Google Employees Protest Company’s Censored Search Engine For China
China is home to about 1.4 billion people and one of the potentially biggest markets for Google (or any other company). As the recent developments have suggested, Google is looking to enter the Chinese search market by accepting the restrictions put by the Chinese government and creating a censored version of its search engine. As […]
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Yes, That Location History Button Is Useless, Confirms Google!
After an investigation by the Associated Press revealed that Google tracks your location even after turning off the settings, the tech giant has faced criticism from left and right. Yesterday, Google finally opened up about its location tracking policy, and confirmed that it does track your location even when you have not granted permissions for […]
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Windows Games On Linux? Valve May Be Working On New “Steam Play” Tool
Even though there are quite a few Linux-based distro options for gamers, hardcore gamers often go back to Windows to play the games they love. SteamOS from Valve, the most popular gaming Linux distro, seems to be making headlines from time-to-time, but things have been quiet for some time. In a development that might bring […]
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21-08-18, 11:24
Last week Google admitted that it tracks the location history of users even after turning off location services. Not long after, a man name Napoleon Patacsil from San Diego filed a lawsuit against the tech giant for the same. This lawsuit was filed in a federal court in San Francisco where his attorneys argued that “Google […]
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Windows 8 App Store To Stop Accepting New Apps From October 31st
Microsoft wants to further shift its attention towards Windows 10. To do so, it has announced that no new apps will be distributed through the Windows 8 App Store from Oct. 31st. This applies to Windows Phone 8 apps as well. A deadline has been set for app updates as well. According to it, after […]
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Apple Plans To Launch Upgraded MacBook Air & Mac Mini
While Apple is performing remarkably well in the MacBook Pro and iPhone sales, the long-lost MacBook Air has not been able to receive a sufficient amount of spotlight in the recent times. But now, a Bloomberg report suggests that Apple is planning on releasing a low-cost 13 inch MacBook Air which will finally feature a […]
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NVIDIA Launches GeForce RTX 2000 Series With 6x Faster Performance
Last week we saw the release of the professional Quadro RTX series at SIGGRAPH 2018. As expected, Nvidia has now unveiled its latest consumer-facing cards as well. The company unveiled the new GeForce RTX 2000 series of graphics cards at Gamescom in Germany. Just like the Quadro series, the RTX 2080 is also based on Nvidia’s […]
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26 Free And Best Android Apps For 2018 To Get The Most Out Of Your Smartphone
he number of apps in Google Play Store has grown to around 3.5 million by December 2017. There are multiple apps with the same functionalities. So, instead of trying all of them, we have saved you some time by compiling this list of free and best Android apps. These are also some of the essential […]
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Social Media Sites Will Face EU Fine If Terrorist Content Isn’t Removed Within 1 Hour
Only five years back, typing “Bomb-making Instructions” on Google would have given you a detailed itinerary on how you can make lethal weapons at home. But times have changed; getting access to extreme content is now getting more difficult. Anyway, Google wouldn’t want to face another massive fine from EU regulators. But, on the other side, […]
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Apple iPad’s Battery ‘Almost’ Explodes, Injures 3 Employees At Apple Store
It seems like Apple is competing with Samsung but not in terms of phones but exploding batteries. As reported by iCulture, an iPad battery almost exploded at Apple’s Amsterdam Store and injured three employees due to harmful fumes released into the air. This is one of a kind incident as we haven’t heard any news […]
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Your Smartphone Screen Is 3 Times Dirtier Than A Toilet Seat: Researchers
A latest research has confirmed that the average smartphone screen is more than 3 times dirtier than a toilet seat. In fact, more than 35 percent of people have never cleaned their phones with cleaning fluids, wipes or similar products. Insurance2go is a team of gadget insurance specialists that conducted this study. They swabbed three […]
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OnePlus 6T To Reportedly Launch In October | Expect A Price Hike
Undoubtedly, OnePlus has changed the common perception of the premium smartphones costing hundreds of dollars with their high performing devices selling at a reasonable price. No wonder, the company has surpassed Samsung and Apple regarding capturing the premium smartphone market in India. Following the news of Android Pie coming to lots of OnePlus devices, it’s […]
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Can You Guess The Price Of The World’s Smallest AI Chip?
The smallest AI chip in the world called Mipy chip is here. The makers of the chip claim that Mipy is not only the smallest but also the lowest in cost available in the AI chip market. Developed by the collaboration of a team of Taiwanese researchers from the National Taiwan Normal University and an IC […]
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24-08-18, 11:30
Well-known open-source programmer Bruce Perens has called out Intel for placing new restrictions on its software license agreement that prevents developers from publishing software benchmark results. The inclusion of new clause bans benchmarking of the latest microcodes designed to mitigate the L1 Terminal Fault. The controversial snippet of the license says: “You will not, and will not allow […]
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Nostalgia Returns With Windows 95 App On macOS, Windows, And Linux
Windows 95 with its trademark startup sound and the gray theme holds a special place in my heart. We have seen instances where developers and concept designers have managed to make Windows 95 available on smartphones and Apple Watch. Now, Slack developer Felix Rieseberg has developed a Windows 95 app that can be installed on […]
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Google Pixel 3/3 XL Cameras To Arrive With Super Selfies: Report
When it comes to the camera, Google Pixel has always been rewarded the top position among flagships like iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, Huawei P20 Pro, etc. However, with the increasing competition like Sony’s 48 MP phone camera, Google Pixel 3 will have to pack something mind-blowing to take out other players. Presently, it seems like […]
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Android Collects 10x Data Than Apple iOS When Idle: Report
Misuse of personal data isn’t something new for us. Even before the whole Android location tracking fiasco, the Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal gave us a pretty clear image as to what extent the major tech companies would go to collect data. While frequent data misuse reports were flooding our news sources months ago, Google somehow managed […]
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Google Tracks Users In Incognito Mode Too, Study Suggests
If you think that using incognito mode in Chrome would really hide your footprints, you are in for a shock. A new report says that user-anonymous identifiers are collected while browsing in private mode and Google has the ability to connect this information to your Google Account. Let’s say you open up a private browser […]
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How To Unlock And Use Hidden Thesaurus In iOS 12?
iOS 12 is set to roll out next month in Apple’s official iPhone launch event. The latest version of iOS brings many new features such as improvements in the photos app, USB restricted mode, grouped notifications, etc. Apart from these new features, Apple has also added some small but handy features to improve the overall […]
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Why Android Updates Take So Much Time? | Project Treble Explained
Sony says: “We always aim for the quickest possible upgrade rollout from the time Google makes its announcement to when it reaches your smartphone.” Does this reason feel authentic to you? I mean how come Google Pixel devices have received the latest Android 9 Pie whereas other device owners are still speculating a release of […]
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Apple Removes Facebook’s VPN App From App Store
Apple has removed Facebook’s VPN app Onavo Protect after it violated Apple’s data collection policies. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Apple warned Facebook that the VPN app does not comply with the new privacy rules set up in June this year. The latest set of regulations are charted to limit the data harvested […]
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Google Pixel 3 XL Already Available On Black Market For $2,000: Report
There was something off about the recent flooding of Google Pixel 3 XL leaks, all over the Internet. Like all the close-up shots and box images seemed too good to be true. It appears our suspicions were not entirely baseless. According to 9to5Google, a batch of stolen Google Pixel 3 XL “near production” devices are being sold […]
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Google Pixel 3 XL Massive Leak | Camera Samples, Wireless Charging, Live Images
In the last few weeks, we have seen a steady rise of Google Pixel 3 XL leaks over the Internet, which includes Pixel 3 XL’s deep and ugly notch, and a 6.7-inch massive screen. In what seems like a plausible massive leak, a Russian tech blog Rozetked has released Pixel 3 XL images, pictures samples, taken by its […]
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27-08-18, 11:34
While there are many launchers out on the Google Play Store which give you Google Pixel like experience on your Android phone, Rootless Pixel Launcher has been able to stand out since its based Android’s open source Pixel Launcher3. After waiting for a long time, developer Amir Zaidi launched a new version of the launcher under […]
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Pirates Could Be Banned From The Internet If Music Industry Wins This Lawsuit
The music industry has been fighting issues like piracy and copyright infringement for a very long time now. After giving up on the pursuit of direct infringers due to bad publicity, and deciding not to target the companies that create software and websites for online file-sharing, the recording industry is now focused on establishing copyright liability […]
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Your Smart Electricity Meters Can Track Every Activity, Court Ruling Warns
Nowadays, smart devices have taken the wicked roads, contrary to the original plan of helping the citizens of the world. A few days back, we heard how remotely controlled home devices, doorbells, and thermostats are being used to inculcate fear among domestic abuse victims. Now another acute case of smart devices has come to light where a […]
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Snapdragon 855 Featuring ‘NPU’ Will Enter Production Lines In Q4 2018
A lot of rumors about Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 have been doing the rounds for a while. The latest one comes from Taiwan that says the “next-generation Snapdragon 800 series SoC chips” will hit mass production lines in the fourth quarter of 2018. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will be fabricating Qualcomm’s newest processor which is expected […]
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Forget Dance Classes – This AI Can Fake Those Dance Moves For You
Too lazy for dance classes? Shy to dance with friends? Don’t know those classy moves? Well, AI has got you covered. A new kind of AI technology can read someone’s dance steps and place them on the target, who for now is you. AI (Artificial Intelligence) is getting pretty funny these days with some bizarre real-life […]
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Google Found A Serious Security Flaw In Fortnite Installer For Android
Epic Games’ decision to make its popular game Fortnite available on Android through its own website instead of Google Play Store seems to have backfired. Google has publicly disclosed an extremely dangerous security flaw in Fortnite’s installer that allows attackers to download anything on an Android phone. This flaw lets any app on your phone to […]
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Elon Musk: Staying Public Is Better For Tesla; Dumps Plan To Take Tesla Private
Welcome to another episode of “Elon Musk and his imaginary world.” In a shocking announcement made two weeks earlier, Musk announced on Twitter that he wishes to take Tesla private at $420 and the funding has been secured. The cryptic tweet jolted not only the shareholders but the entire set of people who keep a […]
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OnePlus 6T Arriving Soon | Russian Regulatory Body Confirms
Now that Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is available in the market and Google Pixel 3 XL leaks are pouring in, it appears that OnePlus is again arriving with a flagship device – One Plus 6T to put out stiff competition. According to a recent report, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), a regulatory body in Russia, has certified a OnePlus device […]
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8 Best Kodi Live TV Addons For Streaming Live Channels | Working Addons 2018
Kodi is one of the most popular media players mainly because of its versatility. With the help of Kodi addons, you can use the XBMC owned media player for streaming movies, music and even games. It is an open source software that is free to use, and with new Kodi repositories coming by the day, the […]
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Google Pixel 3 XL Leaks Are Unstoppable: Watch High-quality Unboxing Video Here
I guess it’s safe to assume that Google Pixel 3 XL devices have indeed been stolen before the official release in October. How else can one explain the live images of the Pixel 3 XL and the availability on the black market? And now, another unboxing video of the device has surfaced. A YouTuber named In DIGI has […]
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30-08-18, 11:39
The latest beta update of Oxygen OS brings good news for OnePlus 5/5T owners. Oxygen OS beta builds OB17, and OB15 not only brings changes in the UI but portrait selfie mode to front camera as well. A post published on the official OnePlus forum yesterday announced the beta versions and the changelog. It’s been […]
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How These Android Smartphone Can Be Hacked With Simple AT commands
According to a research, millions of Android devices from 11 OEMs are vulnerable to attacks from simple AT commands. These AT commands or Attention commands are a short collection of strings which were designed to transmit via phone line and modems, back in the 1980s. Earlier, these commands were used for a modem dial-up, hang up, […]
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Apple Is Offering Free, Personal Training To Teach Photo Editing
Apple’s Photos app has some pretty neat features for some basic photo editing. In case you’re unable to use the app in a better way and make your pictures taken from an iPhone standout, Apple is offering a helping hand. Apple has updated its support website with a new page to offer a personalized and […]
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This Brain Implant Can Stop Epilepsy Seizures By Releasing Chemicals
Epilepsy is one of the chronic neurological disorders that is plaguing nearly 50 million people across the world. Apart from the terrible seizures, what makes it really worse, is that fact that there are no viable treatment options for epilepsy. In a latest development, researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a brain implant […]
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Trump Attacks Google Once Again With A Video Accusing Of Biased Results
Sit back and relax! Because it seems like Trump vs. Google clash is going to continue a little longer. Two days ago, we saw USA President Donald Trump accusing tech giant Google of promoting “bad news” against him in the search results; calling it “RIGGED.” If those tweets weren’t enough to stir controversy, Trump has […]
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WhatsApp Data Backed Up On Google Drive Won’t Be Encrypted
WhatsApp had recently announced that Android users will be able to store their chats on Google Drive starting from November 12, 2018. Those backups won’t be counted towards Google Drive’s storage quota. But WhatsApp has warned that the free backup service offered by Google will no longer be protected with end-to-end encryption. It is clearly stated in […]
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Soon You Can Login Into Windows 10 With Your Google Account
A new code uploaded on Chromium suggests that users would soon be able to login to their Windows 10 computers by entering Google G Suite credentials. The code was spotted on Chromium Gerrit site and is being developed by Chromium developer Roger Tawa. The uploaded project has been titled as “Google Credential Provider for Windows.” […]
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Capture Quality Content Using FonePaw Screen Recorder
Recording games to share it with your friends or simply retracing your steps for a YouTube tutorial; there are thousands of reasons why you require a Screen Recorder which can capture quality content. While there is an endless number of screen recorders available for Windows and Mac, few really seem to stand out. One of […]
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Facebook’s YouTube Competitor ‘Watch’ Launched Worldwide
Facebook has begun rolling out its ‘Watch’ video service — that was launched last year and available only in the United States. Watch will let users watch curated content from various publishers on Facebook as well as original shows. The video platform will also show episodes that follow a theme or storyline. Users subscribed to the […]
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Xiaomi Poco F1 Launcher Arrives On Google Play Store
Xiaomi users! Get ready for a new user interface altogether. The Chinese company has finally released their flagship POCO F1 launcher on Google Play Store. The clean and elegant launcher is a tweaked version of MIUI which is found on all Xiaomi and Redmi devices. Users who are annoyed of the MIUI on their device and […]
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02-09-18, 11:42
Apart from all the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL leaks, a slew of rumors also indicated a whole new bunch of Pixel accessories from Google; it includes Pixel buds, Wireless Charging Dock, and a Pixel Watch. While the first two appear to be finalized for the massive October 9th event in New York, […]
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First Ever Crash Of Apple’s Self-driving Car Confirmed In Silicon Valley
According to a report filed with the California DMV, it has been confirmed that one of Apple’s self-driving cars recently met with an accident in Silicon Valley. As per the report, the car being tested was a modified Lexus RX450h SUV. The model is also used by Google to test its self-driving technology. It was traveling […]
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Google Bought Mastercard Data To Track Your Offline Purchases For Ad-Targeting
Google has reportedly struck a secret deal with Mastership to track offline shopping details of credit card users. Apparently, it paid millions of dollars to Mastercard to access nearly two billion cardholders’ data. According to Bloomberg, this deal was finally brokered between the two companies after four years of negotiation. Neither Google nor Mastercard has […]
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Motorola Announces Android One Devices: Motorola One and Motorola One Power
After months of speculation and leaks, Motorola has finally announced its Android One devices — Motorola One and Motorola One Power. In a blog post, the company states that Motorola One series will be the first one to receive Android Pie, joining the Android One device queue which will be receiving the update later this fall. As […]
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Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and Redmi 6A To Debut In India On September 5
Following the Indian debut of Android One device – Mi A2 and the Xiaomi’s first under the Poco sub-brand – Poco F1, the company is making yet another massive launch for its MIUI fans in India. Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 6 series – Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6A, […]
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Android 9 Pie Safe From The WiFi Bug That Leaks Sensitive Data
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in all Android versions except Android 9, which could allow attackers to capture WiFi broadcast data and even pinpoint geolocation of users — all of this without user’s consent. Nightwatch Cybersecurity posted a security advisory about the bug CVE-2018-9489, which states how the broadcasted information for installed Android apps can cause the device to […]
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Honor Magic 2: Huawei’s Truly Bezel-Less Smartphone With A Slider
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor showed up at IFA 2018 with a surprise announcement: an early tease of its new Honor Magic 2 smartphone that’d come with almost 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. In the smartphone design world, full of notches and chins, Magic 2 dares to bring a truly bezel-less phone. However, it is isn’t the first one to […]
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Firefox Browser Will Soon Block All Web Trackers By Default
There’s no denying the fact that data collection on the web is one of the fundamental ways how our Internet actually works. But then comes the practice of unchecked data collection, which brings along tons of negative impacts like performance impact and data breaches. It seems that Mozilla is planning to block all kinds of […]
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 To Sport Bezel-Less Look With A Camera Slider
It seems like we are finally getting rid of the whole “notch trend.” Xiaomi President Lin Pin officially posted an image of the upcoming Mi Flagship – Mi Mix 3 — that comes without the notch! The new Xiaomi device image speaks for itself. But if you still didn’t get it, Mi Mix 3 will […]
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iPhone XS And Apple Watch Series 4 Revealed in Accidental Leak
Soon after Apple announced the official release date of new iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad models, a massive leak allowed 9to5Mac to grab hold of images of the upcoming ‘iPhone XS’ and Apple Watch Series 4. The first look of the two models out of total three iPhone models that were expected to be announced […]
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05-09-18, 11:50
With Apple set to release newer models of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch on September 12 this year, everyone has eyes on the stable update of the new iOS version iOS 12. When Apple announced iOS 12 in the WWDC 2018, there were many new features introduced such as grouped notifications, DND at bedtime, improved […]
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How To Get Android 9 Pie Features On Your Old Android Right Now?
Many of you might be one of those who didn’t get the opportunity to savor Android Pie, on your phone. Similar to former times, where the latest Android version takes up ages to arrive on devices, the current Android 9 device support list is also quite diminutive. But the thing about Android is that it never […]
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OnePlus 6T New Leak Reveals In-display Fingerprint And Waterdrop Notch
Apart from Google Pixel 3 devices, OnePlus is also all set to launch its new flagship devices, OnePlus 6T, in October. And it looks like the device will have a bunch of cool features to set it apart from its predecessor OnePlus 6. In a recent development, a set of alleged OnePlus 6T packaging images has […]
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Chrome 69 Release Celebrates 10th Birthday With New UI & Improved Password Manager
Just a few days after celebrating its 10th anniversary, Google Chrome’s new edition is here. Today, Google launched Chrome 69 that introduces a revamped user interface, an improved password manager, and a powerful Omnibox amongst many other changes. It is the first time since 2008 the popular browser has received major updates that are about to change […]
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Librem 5 Linux Smartphone’s Release Date Pushed Back To April 2019
In the open source hallways, Purism’s Librem 5 Linux smartphone has created a lot of buzz over the course of past one year. To keep the open source enthusiasts informed about the ongoing progress, the development team keeps posting regular updates on its blog. In a recent development, the team has confirmed that Librem 5 isn’t […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Processor Geekbenched; Single Core Score Crosses 3,600 Mark
With Apple’s A12 chip about to be released next week in the launch event, there could be no better time to have a preview of what Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855, the company’s upcoming flagship SoC, holds in store for Android users. As per a report by GSMarena, a Qualcomm SoC dubbed “msmnile” was spotted on the […]
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Your Android Lock Screen Pattern Can Be Hacked With Phone’s Speaker & Microphone
Researchers from the universities in Sweden and the UK have stumbled on a new technique using which your smartphone’s speaker and microphone can be used for stealing unlock pattern. The technique works by forming a sonar system by using sound waves to track the position of your fingers on your phone’s screen. The new technique […]
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Android Q Will Warn Users Running Lazy Apps That Target Ancient Android Versions
To deliver what’s best for the Android users, Google keeps making attempts to keep Android developers on the right track. It’s not hidden that app developers can be pretty lazy when it comes to updating their app as per Google Play Store guidelines. One year ago, Google strictly asked app developers to update their apps […]
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Samsung’s Foldable Galaxy F Smartphone Will Be Unveiled This Year
We’ve been telling you about different developments related to Samsung’s foldable smartphone for a long, long time. It seems that 2018 could finally be the year of the first foldable Galaxy device. Different leaks have already suggested that the device will be called the Galaxy F and now we have even more reasons to believe its existence. […]
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Android 9 Pie: Here is everything about the latest Android Update
Before announcing Android latest version — Android Pie, at the Google I/O event 2018, VP engineering (Android) Dave Burke said: “A.I underpins three themes in Android Pie: Intelligence, Simplicity and Digital Wellbeing.” Android 9 Pie is next Android firmware after Android Oreo 8.1. The latest version has drastically changed the User Interface (UI) as well as […]
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08-09-18, 11:55
Smartphone camera has become an essential factor in the industry. Just when we thought three rear camera setup would be the ultimate trendsetter for coming years, it looks like Nokia is going one notch further. A leaked image indicates a five-lens setup behind the back of an alleged Nokia 10 device. This comes after the […]
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Tesla Launches Bounty Program; Allows Good Faith Hackers To Inspect Firmware
Tesla announced on Twitter that they are launching a bug bounty program and are allowing “good faith” researchers to probe into its vehicles’ firmware to identify the vulnerabilities in the code. As long as your work complies with our bug bounty policy, Tesla will not void your warranty if you hack our software https://t.co/HhibE1UpRC https://t.co/NIISSrrViD […]
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Google Chrome’s New Password Manager: All You Need To Know & How To Use It
Google Chrome, one of the most downloaded browsers, has received the biggest update since Sundar Pichai revealed the browser, back in 2008. (It even has a cool success story.) Marking the browser’s 10th anniversary, Google has officially rolled out Chrome 69 version which was under development for a few months. All About Google Chrome’s New Password Manager […]
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Windows 7 Not Dead: Microsoft Offering 2 Years Extra Support If You Choose To Pay
In the past, Microsoft announced its plans to end Windows 7 support on January 14, 2020. It seems that not enough users are migrating to the newer Windows 10 and it has prompted the company to offer two years extra support to customers who choose to pay for it. It’s a known fact that tons […]
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What To Expect From Apple’s 2018 ‘Gather Round’ Event?
Like the previous year, Apple has scheduled its hardware-centric event for September 12 this year with the tagline “Gather Round.” As we are approaching the date, there are rumors and speculations; Apple experts are predicting the devices we can see at the event this year. Here is a roundup of all the devices you can […]
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Twitter Completely Bans Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones And InfoWars
Following Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey promised to “clean up the toxic environment” from the micro-blogging site, the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his fake news website Infowars accounts have officially been banned. After the hard hitten action, the company explained their move in a bunch of tweets. Today, we permanently suspended @realalexjones and @infowars from Twitter and […]
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Huawei And Honor Phones Caught Cheating Benchmark Tests
On Tuesday, hardware review and benchmarking publication AnandTech disclosed that Huawei has been caught cheating in the performance tests to overperform in them. The article disclosing the same mentions the newer Huawei and Honor devices come loaded with a mechanism to detect the benchmarking process. This enables the devices to boost the power limit for […]
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Confirmed: Google Pixel 3 Launch Event Scheduled For October 9
Earlier today, Google sent out invites for its annual hardware event scheduled for October 9 this year. Google is most likely to announce its upcoming flagship Google Pixel 3, which has been leaked inside out, in the event. The invitation was rather simple. An animated gif depicting “I <3 NY” and the date 9 October […]
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Variant Will Support 5G: Report
5G is the next big thing in the wireless internet world. As device makers are planning to release 5G-ready smartphones next year, Samsung, reportedly, will not stay behind. Samsung Galaxy S10+ is going to be available with a 5G variant next year, The Bell reports. The device will have same specifications as the S10+ — a large […]
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North Korean Hacker Charged Over WannaCry Attack And Sony Hacking
The U.S. has charged and sanctioned a North Korean hacker who is accused of being responsible for the infamous WannaCry Cyberattacks of 2017 and the 2014 cyberassault on Sony Corp. The man named Park Jin Kyok who is the part of the Lazarus Group, a team of hackers, has been sanctioned under the strategy devised […]
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11-09-18, 12:03
After a two-year-long wait, Qualcomm officially announced Snapdragon Wear 3100 at an event in San Francisco. The new chip is a successor to Snapdragon 2100, which you will find in most of the current wearables. The new Qualcomm chip features a whole new architecture, long hours of battery life and a bunch of new features. Let’s look […]
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Final Predictions From Kuo: TouchID In Budget MacBook, Delayed iPhone XC, ECG Support In Watch
Ming-Chi Kuo, who is considered as one of the most reliable and accurate sources when announcements related to Apple are considered, has issued a final research note regarding possible announcements in the Apple’s “Gather Round” event. Here are his predictions about different Apple hardware that could be announced in the event — iPhone – Delayed LCD […]
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Bill Gates: Zuckerberg “Owes Me” For Alerting Him About The Lawmakers
Things have been shaky, lately, for Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg who is seen as a man driven by greed, hell-bent on hogging the data of Facebook users in the eyes of critics. In a detailed interview with The New Yorker, Zuckerberg discussed his zeal for succeeding despite the odds and building “the best community.” Bill Gates, […]
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Bizarre Amazon Patent Puts “Workers In Cages” To Keep Them Safe From Robots
In 2016, Amazon filed a terrifying patent that described a system to put human workers in cages to protect them from machines. Named “an extraordinary illustration of worker alienation, a stark moment in the relationship between humans and machines,” this patent came into the limelight after a recent study published on Friday. The patent is […]
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Tesla Model S Can Be Hacked In Seconds With This Raspberry Pi-powered Equipment
Tesla is the epitome of innovation combined with unmatched features, including utmost comfort and tight security that provides a completely digitized driving experience. However, it seems that hackers are always a step ahead. Researchers from KU Leuven University in Belgium were successful in hacking the key fob of the Tesla Model S with equipment worth $600. […]
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Razer Phone 2 Spotted On AnTuTu With Snapdragon 845 And 8GB RAM
Out of all the gaming smartphones released over the past couple of years, Razer Phone was the only one that managed to strike a balance between a constant buzz of headlines and sales. The device’s 120 Hz refresh rate turned out to be the major factor that set it apart from the competition. Just last […]
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OnePlus 6T In-display Fingerprint Sensor Confirmed
OnePlus has garnered a massive fan following with the help of innovative devices at ridiculously low prices. And now it seems like the company is going to keep it that way for years to come. Today, OnePlus confirmed that it is going to bring in-display fingerprint sensor to its upcoming flagship device, reportedly called OnePlus […]
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Intel Outsourcing 14nm Chip Production To Apple’s Chip-maker
Intel is experiencing an inadequacy in producing 14nm chips due to the continuous “yield issues”. To support the incoming demand for the 14nm chips, Intel is planning to outsource its production to TSMC — Apple’s chipmaker. As reported by DigiTimes, Intel is suffering from tight in-house 14nm process production capacity. The California based chip manufacturer […]
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More Than A UHD Player, 5KPlayer Is Great Choice To Stream & Play Video
Whenever you go online and start your hunt for some software or desktop utility, chances are that you’ll stumble upon two types of software — ones that provide the bare minimum features and the other ones that provide additional features to improve your experience. This also applies to media players as well. The popular 5KPlayer […]
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11 Best Web Browsers For Windows To Access Your Favorite Sites In 2018
f you’re searching for the best web browser for 2018, you might have landed on the right web page. Apparently, using a web browser. We can call web browsers a door to the information space we know as the world wide web, not the internet (See the difference in our detailed post). All you have to […]
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17-09-18, 12:14
WhatsApp is finally going to receive the much awaited Dark Mode on both Android and iOS devices. The next update will also bring the Swipe To Reply feature that was previously available on iOS only. WABetaInfo spotted traces of these features in a recent beta update, but it is hidden for now. It will require […]
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Fortnite Battle Royal Game Cited As Cause For Divorce
I seriously feel games are going to take over this world real soon. Earlier, it was Fortnite coaching where parents paid up to $20 for their kids to get better in the game, now this! According to a recent report by U.K divorce resource site Divorce Online, over 200 couples have filed divorce citing Fortnite game […]
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Chrome Beta 70 Brings 2-Factor Authentication Via Fingerprint Sensor To Android & Mac
Earlier this month, Google Chrome celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing Version 69 that comes with many new features such as a revamped design, powerful Omnibox, an updated password manager, etc. With the beta version of Chrome 70 on the roll, Google has added yet another useful feature to make signing into the websites easier. As […]
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Linus Torvalds Is Taking A Break From Linux, Here’s Why?
The father of Linux, Linus Torvalds has apologized for his abrasive behavior and decided to take a break from the open-source project and seek “assistance on how to understand people’s emotions and respond appropriately.” In an email, that announced the routine kernel update of Linux 4.19-rc4, Torvalds acknowledged his unprofessional behavior that included “flippant attacks in emails” […]
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OnePlus To Launch OnePlus TV By 2019 To Compete In Smart TV Segment
It seems like OnePlus mission statement for 2019 will be all about improvements and exciting innovations. Earlier, OnePlus co-founder revealed the company is going to ditch headphone jack in their future devices. Now, OnePlus has just announced its entry in the Television segment with OnePlus TV that will probably be launched by next year. In the […]
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Leaked Images Show Off A New Black Color Variant
Just ahead of the launch event for Microsoft’s upcoming Surface products, pictures of Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 has been leaked all over the internet. Microsoft has already sent out invites for the event that is scheduled for October 2nd in New York City. But MySmartPrice claims it has managed to get hold of exclusive pictures of Surface Laptop 2 […]
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Google Pixel 3 “Coming Soon” Teaser Shows Its Color Variants
Before the official launch of Google Pixel 3 at the October 9th event, Google is teasing out intriguing animations on some official landing pages. Previously, Google posted a teaser on the landing page of Google Store. Now, we are seeing a super cool Google Pixel 3 animation on the Google Japan website. The interactive teaser […]
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Google Inbox Is Shutting Down; Switch to Gmail Before March 2019
After months of the noticeable slow progress of Inbox, Google has decided to shut down the Inbox project altogether. The Inbox by Gmail is going off the air by March 2019 so fans have about less than 7 months to move over to the everlasting Gmail. Inbox was initially launched in 2014 as an experiment from Google […]
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Google, Apple, Amazon Summoned To Testify On Consumer Data Protection Techniques
Six big companies including Google, Apple, Twitter, Amazon, AT&T, and Charter have been summoned by the US government to testify before the Senate about the consumer data and privacy mechanisms adopted by them. The hearing called “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy” is scheduled for September 26 where the representatives from the companies will answer questions on […]
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20-09-18, 12:24
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have found a new malware called Xbash which is a lethal cocktail of botnet, ransomware and cryptocurrency mining software combined in a single worm. Xbash targets servers running on Linux or Windows and prey on systems that are protected by weak passwords or devices running with unpatched known vulnerabilities. This new malware behaves […]
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Galaxy A7 Brings Samsung’s First Triple Camera Setup & Side Fingerprint
As it turns out, Samsung Galaxy S10 won’t be the first Samsung device to feature a triple camera setup. After many leaks, the company just unveiled the Galaxy A7 2018 edition for its mid-range segment. The Samsung device is one of its kind. It holds a triple camera setup on the rear, which includes a 24MP primary lens […]
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This Windows File Might Be Secretly Collecting Sensitive Data Since Windows 8
There is a Windows file named WaitList.dat that covertly collects your passwords and email information, with the help of Windows Search Indexer service. Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) expert Barnaby Skeggs first discovered the information about the file back in 2016 but wasn’t paid much attention. However, in after a new and exclusive interview with ZDNet – […]
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Google Home Hub Images Leaked; To Be Launched On October 9 With Pixel 3
Images of Google Home Hub smart speaker have leaked just ahead of the company’s hardware event that is scheduled for October 9 — where we would see the launch Pixel 3 and 3XL. As per the images obtained by MySmartPrice, the new Google Home Hub will sport a 7-inch display and a speaker unit powered by Google Assistant. […]
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Xiaomi Accepts Putting Ads In The Settings Menu: Here Is How You Can Turn Them Off
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi is ruling the budget market lineup and breaking records in India. However, people have been paying a tiny price for the ridiculously value-for-money phones. To be more specific, Xiaomi is known to showcase ads inside its native apps. And currently, it appears that the company is adding more apps, including Settings, […]
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IBM’s New Software Explains Bias And Automated Decisions Taken By AI
IBM has released a software service that detects bias decisions taken by AI systems, and also explains the factors behind the automated decisions. The software addresses an important issue of the AI-based systems’ credibility. It has been noticed that the decisions taken by such systems are not fair. For instance, the infamous facial recognition software from […]
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6 New Microsoft Bing Features That Will Make You Ditch Google
Microsoft has just announced 6 new features for its search engine Bing. These features will bring a new visual search interface, American Sign Language and much more. The Visual Search feature for Bing was introduced back in June 2018, and now Microsoft is expanding its search capability through added support for Text Transcription, Math problem solver and […]
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How to Remove Bloatware From Android Devices?
Android, also known for its heavy customization options, is the most popular mobile operating system. But often our fondness for an Android OS and its customization leads to a bunch of sacrifices — Sluggish Android updates is one of them. However, today we’ll be talking about the most wrongful sin of all time — Forcing pre-installed […]
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iOS Shortcuts App: How To Create Siri Shortcuts In iPhone?
Announced at WWDC 2018, iOS Shortcuts app is meant for automating the complicated tasks that require several taps. After making it available only in Developer Beta, Apple has finally launched the first stable version of the automation app after releasing iOS 12 for the general public. You can create shortcuts for tasks such as sharing […]
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Now You Can Run Ubuntu VMs On Windows 10 Easily With Hyper-V Quick Create
With the help of existing solutions, running Linux virtual machines on Windows or other platforms isn’t much difficult. However, there are some visible performance drawbacks that one can notice while performing some intensive task. To make the overall experience better, Canonical and Microsoft have teamed up to release an optimized image for Ubuntu desktop. This new […]
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23-09-18, 12:30
Reports related to Google’s alleged censored search engine for China is getting weirder by the day. The latest report by The Intercept alleges that Google has tried to suppress an internal memo that contained detailed plans on how the Chinese government would use the censored search engine to track citizens who use it. This confidential memo […]
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Solus 3.9999 ISO Refresh Released: Download The Modern Linux Distro Here
While the release of Solus 4 isn’t around the corner for some time, the developers of this neat-looking and fast Linux distro have gone ahead and pushed a Solus 3 ISO refresh. They’ve called it Solus 3.9999. Since it’s an ISO refresh, it goes without saying that Solus 3.9999 ships with all the recent updates […]
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Facebook’s “Portal” Could Launch Next Week: A New Video Chat Device
Earlier this year, Facebook was rumored to release its own video chatting device to let people remain connected to each other in a more prominent manner. Those plans didn’t say hello to the reality, and the launch got pushed. As per a new report from the financial website Cheddar, Facebook is all set to announce […]
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Google Admits: Third-Party Apps Can Still Access Your Gmail Data
Back in July 2018, it was reported that Google shares Gmail user data with third-party apps and US lawmakers had asked the company to explain what it was up to. Now Google has officially admitted to not only giving Gmail account data to third-party developers, but also allowing them to share that data with other […]
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Huawei Trolls Apple | Hands Out Power Banks To People Queuing Up For iPhone XS
Apple is not new to trolling. Smartphone companies have been trolling Apple for years. Only recently, Samsung mocked iPhones “features” in a bunch of YouTube videos. Later, we saw Xaiomi getting things spiced up. And now Huawei is following the same footsteps. But instead of taking it to social media, Huawei did a little fieldwork. […]
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Top 14 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018
We are here with a list of some free movie download websites where you can get some quality entertainment without paying any money. This list includes the likes of The Internet Archive, Pluto TV, Public Domain Torrents, Retrovision etc. So, let’s talk about them in detail and discuss their strengths — We love movies and […]
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Walmart Shipping 17,000 Oculus Go Headsets To Train Employees In VR
Walmart is planning to send 17,000 Oculus Go headsets to nearly 5,000 stores as part of their VR-based employee training program. The giant retailer previously stated about its interest in VR, even experimented in its training academies a year ago. Following its huge success, now the company believes VR in the workplace is the next step forward. […]
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Huawei’s First Foldable Phone Will Also Come With 5G
In the smartphone industry, two most exciting innovations which are arriving in the year 2019 are – foldable display and 5G network. Both of them have been teasing smartphone users in some way or the other. But it seems like one company is preparing to rule out all its competitors. Huawei, the second largest phone maker, […]
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10 Best Free Legal Streaming Apps For Movies And TV Shows | Android & iOS
With the increasing accessibility of internet across the world, our ways of getting entertained have changed. Gone are the days when everyone would rush over to their television sets to catch their favorite movie or TV show. Now many of us prefer streaming videos online, and there are multiple services where you can get your daily dose of entertainment […]
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Amazon Hardware Event 2018 Roundup: Here Are All Biggest Announcements
Amazon just held a surprise hardware event in Seattle similar to the one held last year in September — so I guess now its an official Amazon thing. The event brought a bunch of new product announcements, and we got new Echo speakers, Echo Show, and even a microwave! Let’s check out all the biggest announcements: […]
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26-09-18, 12:31
Following a major backlash due to questionable privacy settings in Google Chrome 69, Google today announced that it will make the new features optional in the upcoming Chrome 70 release. In the blog post, Google said the Chrome 70, which is scheduled for mid-October release, would add sign-in controls in the “Privacy and Security” settings. This will […]
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Xiaomi’s Gaming Smartphone “Black Shark 2” Spotted On TENNA
It seems like Xiaomi and Nanchang Black Shark Technology are again going to produce something exciting for the Android users who are interested in gaming. A TENNA certification listing indicates that Xiaomi Black Shark successor, Black Shark 2, is on its way. According to the listing, Xiaomi Black Shark will sport a 5.99-inch display and 4,000 […]
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Java 11 Is Now Available With New Features: Download JDK 11 Here
When Oracle released Java 10 earlier this year in March, it marked the beginning of a new era with Java development moving to a new six-month cycle. With the recent release of Java 11, we’ve now dived deeper. It’s worth noting that Java Development Kit (JDK) 11 is the first version to be shipped as […]
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Nokia 5.1 Plus Launched In India | Here Are Specifications And Price
It looks like HMD Global won’t stop until their Nokia budget devices have successfully hijacked the market. After months of teasing, the company has launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus in India, priced at INR 10,000 ($151). The new Nokia device comes with a 5.8-inch LCD Display, housed with a notch at the top. A 2.5D curvature […]
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Microsoft Says Xbox One Will Soon Get Mouse And Keyboard Support
Microsoft has announced that the long-promised mouse and keyboard support is finally coming to Xbox One very soon. It will be rolled out for Xbox Insider members in the coming weeks The company has also promised to give more information during the November 10 presentation of the Inside Xbox video series which is less than seven […]
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Mozilla Launches “Firefox Monitor” To Alert You When Your Data Is Breached
Mozilla just launched a free service called Firefox Monitor to help users find out whether their accounts have been a part of the numerous data breaches that occur every year. Just enter your email ID on the Firefox Monitor website and get it scanned to find any cases of compromised online accounts. For extra security, you […]
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Qualcomm Says Apple Stole Its Source Code And Gave Chip Secrets To Intel
Qualcomm has accused Apple (Source: CNBC) of stealing source code and trade secrets of its chips and giving it to rival chip company Intel. The chip maker is already in a legal battle against Apple, accusing it of breaching their master software agreement that was signed almost a decade ago. According to that agreement, Qualcomm was […]
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This Siri Shortcut Automatically Triggers Camera Every Time Cops Pull You Over
Apple announced Siri Shortcuts at their WWDC 2018 event and demonstrated how the new app can be used for sequentially performing a bunch of tasks using a custom Siri phrase. That day, I knew that the Shortcuts app had paved the way for automation in iPhone, but I didn’t realize that it could also be […]
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Now Chrome Doesn’t Delete “Google Cookies” Even If You Clear All Cookies
Yet another privacy concern for Google Chrome users! Previously, we talked about Google’s auto-login mechanism which is hijacking our local Google Chrome data. Now, another Chrome 69 setting has come to light which is risking our freedom to remove data. Spotted by Jan ?? Wildeboer, now Chrome won’t remove cookies and other site data of its own services in the […]
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PUBG Mobile Star Challenge To Give Out $600,000 Pool Prize
PUBG Corp. and Tencent announced an upcoming PUBG Mobile “Star Challenge” Tournament that will pit players against each other for a whopping $600,000 pool prize. The Star Challenge will include the best players from six regions: North America, South America, Europe, China, Korea/Japan, and the rest of Asia. Only those players who have more than 1,000 […]
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29-09-18, 12:31
In an official blog post, Facebook has confirmed that at least 50 million user accounts have been affected due to a newly discovered security flaw. The bug that has wrecked this havoc is related to Facebook’s “View As” feature, which allows you to view your profile as seen by some other user. By exploiting this flaw, […]
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Hacker “Cancels” Plan To Live Stream Attack To Delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook Page
Original story continues from here — This Sunday, you might witness something interesting. Chang Chi-yuan, a hacker from Taiwan, has claimed that he’ll broadcast his hacking attempt to erase Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s public page from the social networking site. As per a report from Bloomberg, Chang plans to go live at 6 p.m. local […]
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Launched With 4 Cameras & Notch: Read Price, Full Specs Here
Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 6 Pro that comes with a dual front and dual back camera. The phone is very much like its predecessor with a few key differences such as the display notch. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Specifications The display screen now features 6.26-inch full-HD+IPS LCD full-screen panel with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The […]
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iPhone Won’t Turn On? Here Are 5 Quick Ways To Restart Your iPhone
Apple has made iPhones one of the smartest devices you can purchase today. However, it is prone to faults, and it might happen that your iPhone won’t turn on due to software or hardware related issues. There could be many reasons why your iPhone won’t turn on. Some of the commonly faced issues are software crash, […]
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Julian Assange Quits As The Editor Of Wikileaks: Here’s Why
Julian Assange, the editor of Wikileaks whistleblowing site that publishes leaks and secret information, has stepped down from his position. After being denied the access to the internet and other forms of communication by the Ecuadorian Embassy in the UK, the founder of Wikileaks has described his decision “due to the extraordinary circumstances.” Assange will […]
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Ultimate Windows 10 Bloatware Removal Tool | MSMG Toolkit: Delete Bloatware, Cortana, Windows Defender
A Windows 10 OS installation that’s free of all the telemetry data collection, a nagging Cortana, and practically all bloatware — sounds tempting, doesn’t it? Well, strap right in then. A tool called the MSMG toolkit allows you to do just that. And we will show you how to this in simple steps. First of […]
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Mobile Websites Can Access Your Smartphone’s Sensors Without Permission
Your mobile has a swathe of sensors that are used for adjusting your phone’s orientation, movement, detecting IR light, and biometric authentication. While mobile apps require you to grant access if data has to be collected from your phone’s sensors, there are no such rules for mobile websites. And many popular websites are using it […]
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Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic Cuttlefish” Beta Released: Download All Flavors Here
After the April release of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, the Canonical development team has announced the final beta of Ubuntu 18.10 Desktop, Server, and Cloud editions. Ubuntu 18.10 was codenamed Cosmic Cuttlefish — a name that doesn’t need any explanation — by Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth. A highlight point of this beta release is that it’s the final and […]
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Charged For Fraud By The SEC
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has been charged for fraud by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his tweets that falsely claimed of taking the company private. These tweets allegedly hurt Tesla investors and also disrupted the market. The company is also expected to be sued, but Tesla has not been named as a defendant in […]
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Oppo Find X Will Be The World’s First Smartphone With 10GB Of Ram
Rumors of 10GB RAM smartphones have been doing rounds for a while now. Companies like Vivo and Asus seem to be developing such a phone. But it appears Oppo will be the first one to finish the race. A tweet by the Ice Universe has revealed pictures of a filing with TENAA (a Chinese regulatory body) […]
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02-10-18, 12:40
After the much wait and speculation, Google has finally lifted the curtains off its under-development game streaming project. Called Project Stream, this service aims to bring the ability to stream games right inside the Chrome browser. For the starting, Google has partnered with Ubisoft to bring the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Odyssey to your computer’s Chrome […]
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This Cafe Accepts Your Personal Data As Money
Sick of paying money for coffee at your favorite chain? Well, this Japanese cafe offers free coffee, but for a different currency. At Japanese chain Shiru Cafe, you pay with your personal information, instead of money. Students and faculty members give away their ID which includes personal information like names, dates of birth and work experience. Afterward, they […]
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Ads In WhatsApp Status Are Coming Soon: Reports
WhatsApp was originally designed to be an ad-free platform by its co-founders Brian Acton and Jan Koum. Now that the messenger is in the hands of Facebook, things are about to get really annoying with the introduction of ads. Popular WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo has found evidence of a new version that will show ads in the Status […]
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23 Advanced Bing Search Tips And Tricks You Should Know
Even though Google dominates the search engine market worldwide, Bing has created a niche for itself where millions of users prefer it over Google. While there are many Google search tricks, Bing also has search engine shortcuts and several advanced features that can be used to get better and accurate search results. These Bing search tips and tricks will […]
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Default Settings In Telegram App Exposes IP Address When Calls Are Initiated
Telegram, which is a posing a stiff challenge for WhatsApp in the terms of features and security was facing a flaw that exposed IP address of users when a call is initiated. As reported by Bleeping Computer, a default setting of Telegram is to be blamed for making available the IP addresses when calls are […]
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Microsoft Re-Open Sources MS-DOS 1.25 and 2.0 Codes On GitHub
Microsoft is “re-releasing” the source codes for MS-DOS 1.25 and 2.0 operating systems that were written in 1983. One of the most important software in computer history, MS-DOS, an OS developed and sold by Microsoft, has been opened for the second time. In 2014, the original source codes were transferred to the Computer History Museum. It […]
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Best Buy Accidentally Sells 3rd Generation Google Chromecast Before Its Official Release
How do you buy something that is not released yet? Apparently, /GroveStreetHomie did, and the best thing is that the retailer even let him walk away with the unreleased product. Apart from the Pixel 3 devices, Google is set to release a bunch of other devices like Wireless charging gear, a new Pixelslate, Pixel Buds, and 3rd […]
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Google To Pay $9 Billion To Apple For Staying Default Search Engine In iPhone
Google has been the number one search engine because of its accurate results and the fact that it “pays” for it. As reported by the Business Insider, Google is set to pay Apple $9 billion this year for staying the default search engine in iPhone. According to an estimate by Rod Hall from Goldman Sach, […]
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FBI Forces Child Abuse Suspect To Unlock iPhone Using His FaceID
According to a report by Forbes, the FBI recently forced an iPhone X owner to unlock the phone using his face. This is the first known case in which feds used the FaceID feature to get access to some suspect’s smartphone. Last year when Apple launched iPhone X with FaceID feature, legal questions were raised: […]
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Facebook Could Face $1.63 Billion Fine Over Latest Hack Under GDPR
On Friday, Facebook announced that they faced yet another data breach which led to the exposure of as many as 50 million accounts. The attackers managed to grab hold of the tokens of accounts through ‘View As’ feature of the social media platform. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, the leading […]
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05-10-18, 12:43
Recently, an explosive Bloomberg report claimed that the Chinese spies had placed tiny microchips in servers used by companies like Apple and Amazon to control internal networks. In response to this, both Apple and Amazon have strongly denied these claims that their servers were compromised by Chinese spies. The report alleged that both the companies discovered […]
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Apple Blocking Third-Party Repairs On New MacBook Pros With Diagnostics Software
Apple is using new proprietary software diagnostic tools that make it harder to conduct third-party repairs on iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pro. This software ensures that if a device undergoes key part repairs from an unauthorized service provider, it will result in an “inoperative system and an incomplete repair.” The device won’t be usable until the Apple Service Toolkit […]
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Elon Musk Takes A Jibe At SEC On Twitter After Being Forced To Quit
Elon Musk decided to step down as the chairman of Tesla as a part of the settlement between him and Securities and Exchange Commission after the charges of security fraud were levied on him. Now, the Tesla CEO trolled SEC on Twitter. He said: “Just want to that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible […]
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Instagram’s New Prototype Shares Your Location With Facebook
It’s not a week since Instagram’s founders resigned from their positions after a strained relationship with Zuckerberg and clash of ideologies to run the business. Facebook has already started tightening the noose on Instagram. A prototype privacy setting has been spotted on Instagram that allows you to share your location history with Facebook. This geo-tagged […]
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Fitbit Data Leads To An 90-Year Old Alleged Killer Of His Stepdaughter
I reckon you wouldn’t have imagined murder-solving to be one of the perks of using Fitbit Fitness Tracker. However, that seems to be the case here. Seemingly, police were able to capture a 90-year old alleged killer only because of the Fitbit band, attached to the victim device. After Mr. Aiello’s stepdaughter, Karen Navarra, (67) […]
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Hacked Facebook Logins Are Available On Dark Web Just For $3.90: Report
Facebook recently suffered a massive breach of login tokens that posed a risk to 50 million accounts all over the world. A recent article by The Independent reveals that the hacked data is available on Dark Web and can be grabbed for as low as $3.90. There are many listings found the Dark Web that […]
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OnePlus CEO Explains The Hidden Story Behind OnePlus 6T “Screen Unlock”
OnePlus next-generation flagship – OnePlus 6T is only a couple weeks away from its official launch. While we already know about the OnePlus in-display fingerprint sensor, company CEO has shed some light on the working of the new technology. Calling it “Screen Unlock”, Pete states that the new OnePlus device uses optical fingerprint module, which […]
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Want To Watch Free Web Shows? Plex Launches Free Service
Just yesterday, we told you about BitTorrent and piracy making a comeback due to increasing Netflix competitors that are creating great exclusive content. There are many free services available for movies and TV shows, but people keep looking for more content. To give you access to more free content to watch, Plex has launched a […]
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Wi-Fi 6 Will Arrive Next Year; Wi-Fi Versions To Get Simpler Names
For years now, Wi-Fi versions have been named as a combination of numbers, alphabets, and special symbols. For example, 802.11ab, 802.11n or a/b/g/n. However, things are set to change now. Wi-Fi Alliance, the group that offers IEEE-defined names for Wi-Fi versions, has decided to make the names simpler from now onwards. The next Wi-Fi version […]
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Razer Claims Sila Is The “Fastest Gaming Router” Out There
Razer, the company that manufactures gaming hardware and software, has introduced a new router looks like is a boon for gamers. Entering the router market with Sila, a gaming-focused router, Razer said that it specializes in fast and reliable Wi-Fi. Sila features a dual algorithm hybrid wireless mesh that ensures that there are no dead spots […]
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08-10-18, 12:50
Google Chrome dominates the browser market worldwide with a massive 60% share, leaving the rest to other web browsers. To be honest, Chrome provides a really good web browsing experience with a seamless functioning across multiple devices. However, we all know that such a smooth experience comes at a cost — our personal data. We […]
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AMD’s New “Dynamic Local Mode” Brings Up To 50% Performance Boost
With Intel struggling to maintain the demand and address its manufacturing challenges, AMD has been responding well to the opportunity. With the Ryzen processors, the company has been able to offer some real competition to Intel. Just recently, the company shared information regarding a new feature named Dynamic Local Mode. This new software automatically migrates the […]
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12.5 Million Hacked Email Archives Available Publicly: Report
Digital Shadows, a security research firm, conducted a research that uncovered 33,000 hacked email credentials of finance departments from different business entities. Out of these, 83% of the compromised email credentials are available with password information. Compromising email accounts via phishing campaigns has become utterly common. According to Rick Holland from Digital Shadows, “With the […]
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Linux Code Of Conduct Might See Some Changes Before 4.19 Release
The Linux development saw some big changes in the recent weeks — Linus Torvalds went on a break from Linux development, and a new Code of Conduct was also introduced to make the community more welcoming. It seems that the Code of Conduct will see some changes before Linux kernel 4.19 is released. As reported […]
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Microsoft Open Sources Its Infer.NET Machine Learning AI Code
Microsoft has announced that they are making their Infer.NET framework open source for commercial applications. Infer.NET is a machine learning framework that is used in a large number of Microsoft products like XBox, Azure, and Microsoft Office. The Redmond-based company started the development of the framework in 2004 in their research lab in Cambridge and […]
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Google Pixel 3 XL Is Already Selling In Hong Kong Before Launch
Undoubtedly, Google Pixel 3 stands in one of the most leaked devices of all time. Majority of these leaks came from a Russian guy who allegedly sold a bunch unreleased version of the device. Following which, Google Pixel 3 XL unboxing videos started surfacing on YouTube. Fast forward to today, Engadget has also managed to get […]
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Apple’s A12 Bionic Chip Is Almost As Fast As “Best Desktop CPUs”: AnandTech
AnandTech, the reputed tech hardware portal, is out with its annual in-depth review of new iPhones released by Apple. The review thoroughly analyzes different aspects of iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. The researchers at AnandTech conducted thorough benchmarking and examination of both the iPhones and the results were astonishing. According to the review, Apple […]
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Facebook And Apple Confirm Their Servers Were Hit By Chinese Malware
In a bombshell report earlier this week, Bloomberg revealed that tiny spy chips were planted on Apple and Amazon’s servers by Chinese spies. And yesterday, we saw official responses from the company strongly denying the occurrence of such an incident. The servers in question were made by Supermicro. Now the latest report tells us that some of those […]
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Microsoft Pulls Windows 10 October 2018 Update Due To Massive Bug
Yesterday, we reported that the latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update is deleting files stored on the computers of users. Many Redditors and Microsoft forum users complained regarding the issue, and it looks like the company has listened to them. In a recent development, Redmond has pulled the October 2018 update due the file deletion […]
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Windows 10 October 2018 Update Can Delete Your Files: Here’s What You Can Do
The latest Windows 10 October 2018 update was made available earlier this week along with the launch of new Surface devices at the Microsoft event. Many eagers users have already downloaded and installed the new updates but it appears that there is a serious issue which involves the loss of user data. Shortly, after the update, […]
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11-10-18, 13:02
A few days ago, Microsoft had to pull back the Windows 10 v1809 October 2018 update after multiple reports of data loss due to update surfaced. The bug was quite serious, and it resulted in the deletion of files including documents, pictures, other media, and even previously installed programs. The extent of wipeout ranged from a […]
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Google’s Argument For Pixel 3 XL Massive Notch Seems Pretty Weak
On Tuesday, Google announced two new flagship phones – Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL along with a bunch of some other devices. But the launch event didn’t go as expected. Many people are, in fact, unhappy about the new devices. The disappointment is not because of the massive leaks that were flooding […]
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Microsoft Open Sources 60,000 Patents To Protect Linux & Open Source
Open Invention Network (OIN) is an open source patent group that works to make sure that Linux is safe from the fury of IP lawsuits. OIN owns more than 1,000 patents and it consists of 2,500+ members, including SUSE, Google, IBM, Red Hat, etc. In a landmark development, Microsoft, the maker of the open source […]
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Razer Phone 2 Launched For “Ultimate Gaming”; Features 50% Brighter Screen & Wireless Charging
Razer, the well-known PC hardware company, has launched its second generation of gaming phone named Razer Phone 2 today. The device brings impressive and required upgrades to the already popular Razer Phone. Designed for hardcore gamers as well as a high-end smartphone user, Razer Phone 2 features 8 GB of RAM, 64 GB storage and […]
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Apple Could Offer Its Original TV Content For Free To All Apple Device Owners
Apple is working on a new digital video streaming services to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos and Hulu. As per the previously known information, the streaming service will offer Apple’s Original content as well as the content from different production houses and media companies. However, CNBC has reported that Apple will offer […]
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Andy Rubin’s Essential Working On AI Phone That Can Text And Send Emails For You
Android creator Andy Rubin is reportedly working on a new kind of phone that will mimic user behavior and automatically respond to their messages on their behalf. The new device won’t be anything like a standard smartphone design. It would come with a small screen that would provide a UI for users to interact with […]
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Hackers Can Take Control Of Your WhatsApp Just With A Video Call: Update Now
Natalie Silvanovich, a Google Project Zero security researcher, has uncovered a critical security flaw in WhatsApp. The flaw could allow a notorious actor to make a video call and take complete control of your messaging application. Memory corruption bug in WhatsApp's non-WebRTC video conferencing implementation https://t.co/5sCmNznh4P — Natalie Silvanovich (@natashenka) October 9, 2018 The bug […]
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The Journey Of NOTCH In Pictures: Started From The Bottom, Now We’re At Pixel 3
Notch, as you would know, is the hottest trend in the smartphone market in 2018. The once associated with tags like ‘ugly,’ ‘ridiculous’ and ‘hideous’ has become a major part of premium smartphones. And now with the new (Read leaked multiple times) Pixel 3, the whole notch saga has taken an ugly turn of events, […]
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Google Pixel 3 Gets New Creepy But Useful Features: Duplex And Call Screen
Leaving the Google Pixel Event trolls aside, the drama wasn’t entirely boring. Though very little, we got to see at least a few exciting things. Like the Google Duplex Support coming on Google Pixel 3 device, starting next month. Also, there is a new feature known as Call Screen. Let’s dive in a little deeper […]
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7 New Features Of Google Pixel 3 Camera | How Do They Work?
Google just announced next-generation flagship phones – Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL. Considering the massive amount of leaks and rumors, most of us already had a pretty good idea about the upcoming device. However, not everything about the Google Pixel event was boring as it sounds. For instance, the new and upgraded […]
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14-10-18, 13:11
Last month, Purism announced that its Librem 5 Linux smartphone will ship in April 2019; earlier, it was scheduled to arrive in January 2019. It seems that the developers will now get sufficient time to ship their phone with GNOME 3.32. In a blog post, the project urged the app developers to “use libhandy 0.0.4 […]
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Windows 10 Guide: How to Fix Audio Issues in Windows 10 PCs
I‘ve always stressed the importance of some serious hardware from the house of Microsoft that can showcase the abilities of a Windows operating system to the fullest. With Surface Pro and Surface Book, the company has been able to do so. Along the similar lines, due to the external hardware and Windows software conflicts, mostly […]
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Apple Files Patent To Combat Spoofed Calls On iPhone
If reports from AppleInsider are to be believed, then Apple is working on a system to help users detect calls from telemarketers and warn users about the same. While some people route the calls received from unknown numbers directly to their voicemail, telemarketers are also stepping up their game by inventing workarounds such as call […]
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World’s Fastest Camera Freezes Time And Light At 10 Trillion Frames Per Second
Technology has advanced to the level that machines can perform operations that were considered outright impossible for human beings. T-CUP – the world’s fastest camera is developed by Jinyang Liang who is an INRS professor and ultrafast imaging specialist. He, with the help of his colleagues, has developed the T-CUP camera that captures ten trillion frames per […]
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Most Popular Android Versions In September 2018 (Always Updated List)
Android is the most used operating system on the planet. In fact, it’s almost omnipresent in the mobile ecosystem. Even the Android versions, like Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop, etc. have been able to build their individual fan following. Google is very punctual in releasing the market share of these Android versions on a monthly basis. This data gets […]
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Global Internet Outage Over Next 48 Hours Could Affect Some Users, According To ICANN
ICANN has scheduled the Root Zone Key Signing Key (KSK) Rollover for today, and it could affect some DNS users all over the world. By Rolling the KSK, ICANN implies that a new cryptographic public and private key pair will be generated and the private key will be distributed to internet service providers, enterprise network […]
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Fortnite Is Now Available For All Android Users With Compatible Devices
After months on an invite-basis pattern, Fortnite for Android is now officially available for everyone on all compatible devices. The Battle Royal game, which was earlier in beta version, is now shipping as a stable release on the Epic website. Fortnite for Android didn’t come out easy. After watching iOS users enjoying the game for a long time, […]
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Watch Boston Dynamic’s Humanoid Robot Do Parkour Like A Pro
A couple of years ago when Boston Dynamics unveiled a new generation of Atlas robot, it was capable of strolling in the woods, balancing on one leg and do a backflip. The last time we saw the humanoid robot, it had managed to perfect its running skills, and it managed to hop over logs even though […]
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Facebook Rolls Out 3D Photos In News Feed
Earlier this year at its developer conference F8, Facebook showed off a new feature named 3D photos. With the help of this, a user could take a normal 2D picture and turn it into a 3D photo to make a Facebook post more lively. However, to take advantage of this feature, one needs to take a […]
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Is Here: The World’s First Smartphone With 4 Cameras
In today’s 4x Fun event, Samsung just announced Galaxy A9 2018 edition. But it’s not a usual mid-range device; in fact, it’s the world first smartphone to hold quad camera setup, on the back. In the new Samsung Galaxy A9, first and foremost there is a main 24 MP f/1.7 camera. Then, an Ultra Wide 120-degree lens with […]
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17-10-18, 13:16
iFixit teardown of smartphones is something people follow up closely. Just like always, tech enthusiasts were casually excited for the Google Pixel 3 XL teardown. However, the teardown didn’t go as expected. As it turns out, Google Pixel 3 XL is using a Samsung OLED display. Apparently, the “6.3-inch QHD+ Flexible OLED is a Samsung working. No […]
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Facebook Portal Can Collect Your Data For Displaying Targeted Ads
When Facebook launched Portal — a handsfree video calling device — to compete with Amazon Alexa and Google Home Hub, there was a hullabaloo regarding the privacy and collection of data by the device. Given Facebook’s reputation in handling users’ data and recent cases of breach, everybody thought that it is a dumb move by […]
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20 Best Legal Alternatives To Sites Like Pirate Bay, KAT, Yify, 123movies, Putlocker
I am sure many of you remember the golden days of torrents when it was easily accessible and offered really good content. However, in recent years, due to crackdown on torrents like KickassTorrents, several file-sharing websites have been shut down. While there are mirror sites to substitute the original ones, they come with their share […]
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This iPhone Passcode Bypass Allows Hackers To View And Share Your Images
Tech enthusiasts trying to bypass iPhone security is not something novel. Hackers, all over the world, try to do it all the time. In response, Apple keeps improving its software to keep a tap on the new hacks. Today, we have encountered another such hack. This iOS passcode hack apparently lets hackers to view and share […]
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elementary OS 5 Juno Is Finally Released — Know Best New Features And Download Here
After months of development, the developers of user-friendly Linux distro elementary OS have achieved a major milestone. They’ve just released elementary OS 5 Juno, which is a considerable version name jump given the fact that last release was 0.4. This jump to 5.0 doesn’t come out of anywhere. This release comes with a ton of […]
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Facebook Sued By Advertisers For Hiding Ad-Metrics Error For More Than A Year
A group of advertisers has sued Facebook claiming that the social networking giant was aware of the errors in ad-metrics that measured viewership of video ads on its platform. After going through 80,000 pages of internal Facebook records that were obtained as a part of court proceedings, they found that that the company recognized the miscalculations in […]
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Qualcomm Announces New Wi-Fi Chipsets Delivering 10 Gbps Network Speeds
Qualcomm just announced a family of new 60GHz Wi-Fi chipsets — the QCA64x8 and QCA64x1 that can deliver 10+Gbps network speed. It appears to be the beginning of a new generation of super-fast Wi-Fi standard that will be used in the future. However, don’t expect it to be used for something like web browsing. The current […]
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Google Imposes A Fee On Android Manufacturers For Using Its Apps In Europe
Back in July, Google was slapped with a whopping $5 billion fine for breaking anti-trust laws regarding the Android operating system. Google was proven guilty of abusing its power on Android by forcing device makers to include several Google apps in their phones. Google, who had earlier filed an appeal at the General Court of the European […]
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YouTube Is Down Across The World; Company Working On The Fix [Update: It’s Back]
Update: After two hours of outage, YouTube is back up and working. The company has also confirmed the same in a tweet: We're back! Thanks for all of your patience. If you continue to experience issues, please let us know. https://t.co/NVU5GP7Sy6 — Team YouTube (@TeamYouTube) October 17, 2018 Yep, YouTube is down and you are […]
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2019 iPhones Already Predicted By The Most Trusted Apple Analyst
Just a month ago Apple announced its three phone lineup of 2018 iPhones and we are already hearing rumors regarding 2019 iPhones. As reported by MacRumors, Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most credible Apple analyst, has shared a research note to investors with Taiwanese publication Economic Daily News detailing iPhones that would be released in 2019. […]
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20-10-18, 13:17
Time and again, OnePlus has shown Android users what a flagship killer device coupled with premium design and a reasonable price looks like. Now, we are looking at another beast from Oneplus which will unquestionably change the course for premium smartphones like Google Pixel 3 XL, iPhone XS, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and many more. Yes! […]
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5 Best Siri Shortcuts To Increase Your Productivity
One of the most exciting features of iOS 12 is Siri Shortcuts that is intended for automating day-to-day tasks with the help of Siri and a dedicated app called Shortcuts. These shortcuts are a series of steps that are performed in a sequential manner and can be activated using a trigger phrase with the help […]
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China’s Space Program Will Challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX & Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin
The space industry is currently dominated by the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos as their companies have undertaken the massive projects of putting satellites and tourists on space. Both SpaceX and Blue Origin are competing to provide cheaper alternatives to NASA, European space agency, and other government-run space projects. However, like the smartphone or […]
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Has 10GB RAM Along With 5G Connectivity
Until now, there were rumors floating in the air about Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and whether it would bring 10 GB RAM, 5G connectivity or both. However, Xiaomi Global spokesperson, Donovan Sung cleared all our doubts by sharing a Mi Mix 3 teaser on his Twitter handle. ?? pic.twitter.com/oAbH70LKmM — Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 16, 2018 Back in […]
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Major Shareholders Propose To Remove Zuckerberg From Facebook’s Chairman Position
2018 is certainly one of the worst years for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. After successive data breaches leading Zuckerberg to testify in front of Congress, now several shareholders are pushing to dethrone him from his position as Chairman of the board. On Wednesday, state treasurers of Rhode Island, Illinois, and Pennsylvania raised signed a proposal […]
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Twitter Publicly Shames Russian Troll Accounts: Publishes 10 Million Tweets
Since the 2016 US election meddling went under the nose of Twitter, the company has become very diligent towards catching any troll accounts. Now, the company is publicizing troll tweets in order for people to understand the situation in a better way. The social media website has published datasets comprising 10 million tweets which includes text, […]
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WhatsApp Working On Vacation & Silent Mode To Block Notifications You Don’t Need
WhatsApp is working on three new features to improve chat and notifications for its users. As reported by WABetaInfo, a new Vacation and Silent mode will let you enjoy a distraction-free holiday and ignore notifications you don’t care about. Vacation Mode Turning on the ‘Vacation mode’ will keep your chats stored in the archives until it is disabled. […]
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Apple Users Can Now Download Their Personal Data: Here’s How?
In May, Apple launched a new privacy portal to show compliance with Europian Union’s GDPR laws. Now, the company is moving ahead and launching the feature for users in the US and Canada. On the new Data and Privacy website, iOS users can view and download all of their data that has ever been stored on Apple […]
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Windows PCs Vulnerable To RID Hijacking; Grants Full System Access To Attackers
A security researcher named Sebastián Castro has uncovered a way of gaining admin rights and boot persistence on Windows PCs that is not only simple to execute but hard to stop as well. RID Hijacking This technique manipulates a parameter of Windows user accounts named Relative Identifier (RID). Account security identifiers (SIDs) that define a user’s permissions group, […]
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23-10-18, 13:27
It seems that the GNU Project isn’t unaffected from the development happenings in the land of Linux. After Linux kernel community introduced its Code of Conduct to make the contributors and maintainers follow certain rules and make the community more welcoming to the new contributors, Richard Stallman said that strict of conduct are “repressive and […]
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Samsung Teases Its Dual-Screen Smartphone’s Next Month Launch
It seems like the Samsung foldable device rumors are finally getting their closure. In a tweet by Samsung Mobile, the company teased the upcoming Samsung foldable dual-screen phone in a very subtle way. The crossroads between the present and the future – Samsung Developer Conference is where you’ll meet the knowledge needed to stay on tech’s […]
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Now App Developers Can Track You Even After Uninstallation
It’s no coincidence if you encounter ads of apps which you uninstalled a long time ago. A recent report from Bloomberg suggests that app developers have found a “legit” way to track you even if you deleted any of their apps. Apparently, there are companies which offer uninstall tracking services to app developers of Android and iOS, […]
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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 675 SoC For Mid-Range Smartphones
Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon 675 chipset to bring an enhanced camera, gaming and AI capabilities for mid-range smartphones. This processor is also the first one to be manufactured by using the 11nm process. Snapdragon 675 is the successor to the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 processor that was launched in August this year. The new […]
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Google News App Bug Is Using Up Excessive Background Data
Not so long ago, we witnessed the release of Google News as a replacement of Google Play Stand and Google News & Weather app. The “reimagined” app was supposed to beat all other news aggregators since its the pinnacle of AI. As it turns out, the news app is not so smart as advertised. Initially pointed out […]
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Samsung Is Working On A Foldable Laptop With Flexible Display
Foldable screens are going to be the next big thing in the tech space starting with foldable smartphones that can be turned into tablets. Companies like Microsoft, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi are already working on foldable handsets whereas Samsung is expected to unveil their foldable smartphone — the Galaxy X or F, as rumored — anytime next […]
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How To Backup Your iPhone With DearMob iPhone Manager? No iTunes Required
If you own an Apple iPhone, you must be aware of the limited methods of backing up your data. You need iCloud storage which doesn’t come free of cost to backup the entire data stored on your device. Besides iCloud, iTunes is another option to backup data officially provided by Apple but backing up data […]
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Elon Musk: Boring Company’s First Tunnel To Open On December 10
Elon Musk just announced that the first Boring Company tunnel will be inaugurated on December 10. Opens Dec 10 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 22, 2018 The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to declare that its first high-speed transit tunnel is almost complete and ready to run beneath Hawthorne in the Los Angeles area. The […]
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This Is What OnePlus 6T Camera Can Do: First Sample Is Here
Only a few days are left for the OnePlus 6T event. While we know a lot about the device, the camera is pretty much left out in every leak. Today, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has shed some light on the OnePlus 6T camera. On the Chinese news website Weibo, Pete Lau shared a picture captured by […]
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26-10-18, 13:35
Apple is trying to find a workaround to make iPhones and iPads work flawlessly under the rain. Most of the phones carry IP Rating these days making them water resistant, but you cannot use phones in damp conditions because water droplets on screen and wet hands cause erroneous inputs. As raindrops fall on the screen, […]
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Google Might Launch A Subscription Service Called “Play Pass”
According to XDA Developers, Google Play Store might soon introduce a subscription service called “Play Pass.” This paid subscription will most likely let you access all or selected number of apps on a monthly fee basis. The first evidence was found by XDA Recognized Developer Quinny899, who spotted an in-development Play Store feature called “Play Pass” while […]
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Facebook Lets You Run “Paid For” Ads From ISIS And Mike Pence, But Denies Hillary Clinton
Since Facebook’s involvement in the 2016 Presidential Elections, the company is doing everything in its power to make it “safer.” However, a new VICE report suggests otherwise. Following up on the new ad tools on the Facebook platform, VICE News tried to test out the “Paid For” disclosure. In May, Facebook made this as a mandatory disclosure […]
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Google Protected Android Creator Andy Rubin Despite Sexual Misconduct: Report
According to a report from the New York Times, Google paid Android creator Andy Rubin a whopping sum of $90 million even after being accused of sexual misconduct. The tech giant chose to give a “hero farewell” to Andy Rubin in October 2014 even after committing such acts, and the top executives at the company remained silent […]
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Latest Bliss OS Build Lets You Run Android Pie On PC
Bliss OS is an open-source project that lets you run Google’s Android OS for smartphones on your personal computer. Even though there are several other ways to run Android on PC, Bliss OS is better as it doesn’t bring emulator-spam and or ads that creep in to ruin your experience. This open-source project includes reworked codes […]
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What Is “Enhanced Mode” For Search Indexer In Windows 10 Build 18267?
Amid dealing with the Windows 10 October Update bugs, Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18267 (19H1) to the insider program members. This release is available in both the Fast and Skip Ahead rings. While the Build has very few updates like some bug fixes and improvements to the touch-keyboard, one new feature that piqued […]
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Xiaomi Launches Mi Mix 3 With Sliding Camera, 10GB RAM, & No Notch
Earlier this week, Xiaomi announced the Black Shark Helo gaming phone and now its back with another flagship smartphone — Mi Mix 3 that was just launched in an event in Beijing. Over the past several weeks, Xiaomi gave us a glimpse of various key features of the new Mi Mix 3 including its bezel-less design, slider mechanism […]
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Facebook Fined Just $654,000 Over Massive Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Facebook has been fined $654,000 by the UK government for its role in the infamous Cambridge Analytica Scandal. The scandal resulted in almost 1 million UK users losing their data, and the number was 87 million for worldwide users. The fine (read: Peanuts) is just the amount that Facebook earns within 9 minutes as per […]
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10 Best Android RPGs To Immerse Into The World Of Characters In 2018
Role-Playing games act as a bridge to jump from intricacies of real-life to the world of powerful characters and stories. Be it a PC, Notebook or our Android device, RPG games have always managed to captivate our minds. Some characters are strong enough to capture your attention whole day, others vanish as the game ends. With that being said, being part […]
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iOS 12 Makes iPhones Impenetrable Against Hacking Tools Used By Cops
With advancing technology, cops are also getting smarter — they are finding new methods to break into the iPhones of suspects in order to obtain information. Till now, cops and law enforcement agencies used hacking devices like GreyKey to get past the passcode and break open the device. However, Apple has found a workaround to […]
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29-10-18, 12:43
Portable Document Format or PDF is one of the most popular file formats in offices and the corporate world mainly because of its unified formatting across platforms, compatibility, and small size. However, when it comes to editing, PDFs have certain limitations. As compared to ‘.doc’ or ‘.docx’ formats, PDFs offer a little scope for editing. […]
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Windows Defender Is The First Antivirus To Run Inside Sandbox: Here’s How To Enable It
When it comes to defending Windows, Microsoft has never been able to catch up with some of the best antivirus software in the market. However, this new feature of Windows Defender (Windows 10 built-in antivirus) will likely push it upward in the list. In a blog post, Microsoft has announced that the Windows defender can now run within a […]
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What To Expect From Apple’s October 2018 Event: Bezel-less iPads? Budget MacBook? What Else?
As expected, Apple is organizing another event this month after launching its three iPhones and Apple Watch Series 4 at an event held in September. Many were expecting new iPads and refreshed MacBooks in Apple’s “Gather Around” September event, but the Cupertino giant decided to introduce only iPhones and Apple Watch. On October 2018, Apple sent out invites […]
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Elon Musk: “420” Tweet That Resulted In $20M Fine Was “Worth It”
Elon Musk attracted a fair share of criticism after he tweeted that he was taking Tesla private at $420 and the funding for the same had been secured. Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 7, 2018 Tesla’s shares witnessed a spike, and the Securities and Exchanges Commission […]
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MIT’s Halloween Event Lets You Control A Human Being To Defeat An Evil AI
MIT is famous for organizing events in October that are downright outrageous yet interesting for those who are interested in the disrupting technologies. On this year’s Halloween, MIT is hosting an online social experiment by the name of “BeeMe” which is basically a “dystopian game” that allows you to control a real human being to […]
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Google’s Homepage On Mobile Is No Longer A Clean Search Box
The Google homepage has undergone the biggest change since its inception. It’s no longer a clean and white webpage with a search box in the middle. Google has rolled out its Discover Feed to the Android and iOS users in the U.S. You can access it by opening Google.com and changing the location to the U.S. […]
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IBM Buys Linux & Open Source Software Distributor Red Hat For $34 Billion
IBM and Red Hat have announced an agreement that IBM has struck a deal to acquire the Linux and open source software distributor for $34 billion in an all-cash transaction of $190/share. This announcement is the largest software company acquisition to date. Following the acquisition, Red Hat will continue to operate as a distinct unit in IBM’s […]
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Xiaomi Photography Challenge: Chance To Win $10,000 For Mi Users
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has launched a global smartphone photography competition where Mi users can win up to $10,000. A total sum of $50,000 is up for grabs as prize money in the competition. The contest, which went live yesterday, features four different categories in which winners from each section will be $10,000. You are free […]
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Snapchat Launches Snap Camera Desktop App; Brings Filters To Skype, Twitch, And YouTube
Just one day after publishing its earnings report revealing the loss of 2 million users in the last quarter, Snapchat is taking steps to nullify the effects. Snapchat has launched its desktop app named Snap Camera that brings Snapchat filters to Windows and MacBook. The application integrates with other apps such as YouTube, Twitch, Hangouts, […]
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How To Create Blank Google Docs, Sheets, Slides Instantly With .new Feature
Google just rolled out a new trick for creating Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites or Forums. If you are a frequent Google Docs user, or simply a lazy person who wished there was an easy way to create new docs; Google is here to save that effort. The company is introducing “.new” domains for creating Google Docs, Sheets, […]
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04-11-18, 12:51
AWindows console feature that Microsoft users have been requesting for a long time – zooming in support to the Windows Power Shell and Windows Prompt has been added by Microsoft in their latest Windows Insider build 18272 (19H1). While using Command Prompt (cmd) or the Windows Power Shell, just press Ctrl and Mouse scroll (inward/outward) simultaneously […]
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How Facebook Let Advertisers Target ‘White Genocide’ Enthusiasts
People in the U.S. are still reeling from the horrific Pittsburgh synagogue shooting incident, yet Facebook let another racist ad slip into its advertising platform. As reported by The Intercept, Facebook allowed marketers to select a target audience of people interested in the “white genocide” conspiracy theory. They ran a series of tests on Facebook’s […]
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Apple To Debut 5G iPhone In 2020 With Intel 5G Modem
We are on the verge of seeing 5G technology getting rolled out by different carriers in 2019. AT&T has already announced that it will roll out its 5G services by the end of the year. A report from Fast Company indicates that Apple is planning to introduce its first 5G iPhone in 2020. The report […]
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Say Namaste To Google Home Via Google Assistant
After being introduced to Google Assistant for smartphones, Hindi is now a part of Google Assistant for Google Home products for the Indian users. Google, via a blog post said, “Powered by the Google Assistant, with a simple “Ok Google” or “Hey Google”, you can get answers, pull up your favorite tunes, get a heads […]
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TikTok Beats Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, And Snapchat Downloads In October
The clouds of doubts hovering the ByteDance’s decision to merge social app Musical.ly with video app TikTok should disappear soon. As per the latest report from Apptopia, after the merger, TikTok has witnessed a 30% jump in the installation. This growth has also helped TikTok to beat apps from tech heavyweights like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and […]
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Apple Will Not Disclose The Number Of Units Sold From Next Quarter
Yesterday, Apple published its earning calls for fiscal Q4 2018. Beating its chest with the record revenue of $62.9 billion and profit earned amounting to $14.12 billion, this year’s numbers shattered all the previous records. International sales had a huge role to play as Apple recorded 61% of its revenue from it. iPhone sales were […]
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Microsoft’s New Patent Hints At Two Displays For A Tablet
The tech owls have witnessed the launch of smartphones with dual displays, the Nubia X being the latest one. Now, the latest buzz has it that Microsoft could soon unveil dual displays, however, for a tablet. According to a patent registered by the company at US Patent and Trademark Office, the alleged tablet could sport […]
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Google Makes It Mandatory For App Developers To Target Android 8.0+
Google is enforcing strict rules which will compel Android app developers to bring updates for targetting Android versions 8.0 or higher. All updates pushed to Google Play Store after November 1st this year must target the API level 26 at least. Developers not complying with it, won’t be able to roll out new updates until they fulfill this criterion (Via […]
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World’s First Flexible Smartphone – FlexPai Now A Reality
We have been hearing a lot about the introduction of flexible smartphones for a while. And, before the major tech companies (Samsung has been featuring in the rumour mill since forever), California-based display maker Rouyu Technologies has finally made the new piece of tech, dubbed the FlexPai, official. According to a tweet by Ice Universe, […]
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Lenovo Z5 Pro: Latest Budget Slider Phone With Almost Bezel-Less Display
Joining the yesteryears’ slider league (which includes the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and the Honor Magic 2), Lenovo has made the Z5 Pro official in China. The black-hued Lenovo Z5 Pro has its main highlight in the form of the slider design which pops up to reveal a front dual-camera setup of 16MP+8MP. The front cameras support facial […]
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07-11-18, 13:00
At the Web Summit Technology Conference in Lisbon, Tim Berners Lee announced that he is working on “Contract for the Web” that will revolutionize the Internet, as we know it. Since the World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners back when he was working at CERN; the Internet has seen many trends and radical shifts. […]
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Flaw In SSDs Allows Hackers To Access Encrypted Data Without Password
A researcher from Radboud University has uncovered a flaw in some Solid State Drives (SSDs) that is allowing hackers to bypass disk encryption and access the data without requiring the encryption password. The vulnerability has affected only those SSD models supporting hardware-based encryption which uses local built-in chips for carrying out disk encryption operations. These […]
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These Apps On Google Play Store Can Steal Your Bank Details
There are several malicious apps on the Google Play Store that can steal your bank info like login credentials and send fake texts to extract sensitive information. These apps masquerade as battery managers, cleaners, device boosters, and even horoscope-themed apps. Usually, such malicious apps impersonate legitimate banks and display bogus login screens to steal your […]
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Opera For Android Will Block Those Annoying Cookie Dialogue Boxes For You
Popular web browser Opera’s Android version has received a new update which will block distracting cookie and privacy policy dialog boxes that were introduced as a part of GDPR’s new policies. To enable this feature, all you have to do is go to the Settings option, select the Ad Blocking option, and the annoying cookies related […]
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Lenovo Opens Unmanned Store In China To Improve AI & Facial Recognition
Catering to the quite popular concept of Artificial Intelligence, Lenovo has now opened up the Lenovo Lecoo Store in China. It’s a new AI-run convenience store launched last week at the company’s new Beijing campus. To recall, Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart already own such automated convenience stores which do not use manpower; meanwhile, Microsoft is also planning the same. Cashier Less […]
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OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Color Variant Launched Officially
Recently, the OnePlus 6T made its official entry with only black hue options available. Now, the much-rumored new color variant of the smartphone, the Thunder Purple has officially arrived in China. The new color option has now been listed on the company’s official website in China, priced at CNY 3,399 (around Rs 35,870) for 8GB […]
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Google Releases The Last Security Update For Pixel C, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P
Yesterday, Google rolled out the November security update 2018 as scheduled. The security patch is the first update for Google Pixel 3 owners and a second one, after the release of Android Pie. Sadly, it might be the last update for people owning Google Pixel C, and the Nexus series – Nexus 6P and Nexus […]
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Microsoft Is Planning On Porting Sysinternals Tools To Linux
A Microsoft executive revealed on Twitter that the company has plans to port Sysinternals tools to Linux. This announcement came after another tweet by a Microsoft engineer named David Fowler that the ProcDump application has already been ported to Linux. Turns out we made a procdump for linux! https://t.co/YInC1lfFme #sysinternals cc @markrussinovich — David Fowler […]
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Google Play Store Is Giving Away Free Credits; Grab Right Now!
The festive season is here, and Google has something in store for us. You can get free Google credits by visiting the Google Play Store right now. All you need to do is, open up your Google Play Store app, scroll down a bit, and you will eventually find a notification box stating that you have […]
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Google Chrome 71 Will Block Abusive Ads On Websites
Google said that it would block abusive ads from popping up, in the Chrome 71 which is set to release in December. Chrome 71 will improve user experience via blocking all kinds of misleading and intrusive advertising, or what Google calls “abusive experiences.” These include: Fake messages Unexpected click areas Misleading site behavior Phishing Auto redirect […]
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13-11-18, 13:15
After recently launching in China, OnePlus 6T‘s latest Thunder Purple color variant has officially reached Indian shores. The company has paid great attention to details and designed the new Thunder Purple variant with an Ombre effect for ‘its most beautiful design yet.’ The new purple color variant (8GB RAM/128GB ROM), in addition to Midnight Black and Mirror […]
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Mark Zuckerberg Refuses To Appear Before ‘International Grand Committee’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has declined to appear before the International Grand Committee which comprises at least five governments including the UK, Argentina, Australia, Ireland, and Canada. The investigation by the committee, which is scheduled for November 27 in London, will take place in regards to the data privacy issues. Facebook’s head of UK public policy- Rebecca […]
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Intel Speeds Up Its First 5G Modem Chip Production
Rumors of Intel supplying 5G modem chips for Apple’s next-gen phones have been doing rounds for quite some time now. Now the latest reports suggest that Intel will provide its 5G chips sooner than planned for testing them in the upcoming iPhones. According to the chipmaker’s press release, the manufacturing of the XMM 8160 (first 5G modem) has been […]
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Confirmed: Apple’s New T2 Chip In MacBooks Blocks Third-Party Repair
Apple has again tightened the noose and has asserted the value of its ecosystem with its new T2 security chips fitted in the latest MacBook Air and Mac Mini. Last month, a leaked repair documentation revealed that Apple’s T2 chip would prevent third-party repairs. The chip will run Apple’s AST 2 System Configuration software before […]
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“EU Copyright Regulation Will Impact Livelihoods Of Hundreds Of Thousands” — YouTube CEO
Following GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the European Union is not going soft with the big tech companies. After Facebook, Google, and Twitter, now EU is looking forward to shackling YouTube. However, its CEO Susan Wojcicki seems to be strictly against it. In a second blog post voicing against Article 13, Susan said that it is simply […]
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Track Prices and Send One-Step Email Links With Firefox’s New Test Pilot Experiments
Firefox Test Pilot is Mozilla’s way to test out interesting new features. Some of these features see the light of the day, and others just vanish into thin air. However, that doesn’t stop the Firefox Pilot team from experimenting with browser. Today, Firefox announced two new such experiments — namely Price Wise and Email Tabs. Both […]
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Next Version Of HTTP Will Replace TCP With Google’s QUIC
The next version of the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is set to replace the currently used Transmission Control Protocol with Google’s experimental protocol QUIC. Officials at Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) have said that the HTTP-over QUIC protocol will be renamed to HTTP version 3 and will serve as the official version of the HTTP […]
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Twitter Could Soon Add An Edit Tweet Feature
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is in India on his maiden visit to the country where he addressed IIT Delhi students. During the event, he hinted that Twitter is planning to add an Edit Tweet feature. Many users have often requested the feature, but the social networking company has not responded as of now. Dorsey said […]
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Google Is “Breaking” Some Apps Because Of Their SMS/Call Permissions
Last month, Google updated its Play Store Developer Policy, which resulted in many apps getting barred from receiving permission, regarding SMS and Calls. Google said it wouldn’t allow Android apps to ask for permission if they are not the user’s default apps for calling and messaging. Now, Android users are finally facing ramifications — in a way that certain apps are […]
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How To Use “Dell Mobile Connect” On Windows 10?
With the Microsoft “Your Phone” screen mirroring app live on the Windows Store, Dell has now laid out its cards as well. The “Dell Mobile Connect app,” earlier only available for Dell users, is now up and running in the Microsoft Store. First announced at CES 2018, just like all other screen mirroring apps, Dell Mobile Connect can […]
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16-11-18, 13:22
Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) has gained approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy more than 7,000 satellites for the deliverance of high-speed Internet in the space. The new satellites will be in addition to SpaceX’s existing ones (which includes a set of around 4,000 satellites) already launched into the sky, under […]
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The Huge Security Problem With C/C++ And Why You Shouldn’t Use It
Bugs and exploits like Heartbleed, WannaCry, and Zero-Day might seem unrelated at first glance, but all of them stem from an issue that is common in popular coding languages like C and C++. According to a report by Motherboard, this issue belongs to a category of errors called “memory unsafety,” which exists in decades-old programming languages like […]
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Facebook Might Use Your Photos To Find Who You Live With & Ad-Targeting
Facebook, one of the biggest social media platform, has taken targeted advertising to new heights. I am often taken aback by the creepiness of ads displayed on my Facebook profile. Now, a patent filed by Facebook suggests that targeted ads would be much pervasive and relevant in the near future. The application describes a technology that can […]
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Google’s Wear OS Version H Announced; Brings Battery Saver Mode
Google quietly announced its Wear OS Version H (it’s basically version 2.2 of Wear OS) for smart wearables this morning. The new update will be rolled out as a system update and majorly, brings battery llife-related improvements to Wear OS watches. A new battery saver mode has been introduced which extends battery life by displaying just […]
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Firefox Will Now Show You Data Breach Alert If You Visit Hacked Sites
Mozilla has announced a new security feature in its Firefox Quantum web browser to alert users when they visit a website that was recently reported in a data breach. So if you happen to stumble upon a website that was breached in the past 12 months, Firefox will send you a handy little notification. But Mozilla knows […]
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Optical Fiber Capable of 1 Petabit/Second Transfer Speed Developed
A number of research teams came together and have successfully developed a Fibre Cable which can generate Internet speed up to one Petabit per second. Hokkaido University developed the fiber with the help of tools from the equipment maker Fujikura. While the transmission system was developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan, Macquarie University in […]
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro To Arrive In India This November
Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 6 Pro in Thailand back in September. Now, the smartphone is all set for its release in the Indian market, that is going to take place at an event on November 22. The news was announced via a tweet by the company’s Twitter handle, reading, “The New Note Rises’ with the launch […]
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Launched With 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Built-In Bluetooth
Raspberry Pi Foundation has released its new mini-computer Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ which is a successor to the classic compact Raspberry Pi Model 1 A+. The new Model A+ features the same quad-core chip system fitted in the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. The device is powered by Broadcom’s BCM2837Bo chipset having 1.4 GHz 64-bit […]
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ProtonVPN Launches Free iOS App
Proton VPN app is now available for download at the iOS App Store, the company announced in a blog post. Proton, which began with the popular e-mail encrypted service called ProtonMail has managed to bring its VPN on nearly every popularly used platform. Meanwhile, the company has also gained one million subscribers from all other platforms including Windows, […]
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Instagram Adding New Feature To Tell You How Much You Use The App
Following the footsteps of Google and Apple, Facebook-owned Instagram has now introduced a new feature which allows you to stay updated about the time you spend on the app. According to a report by The Verge, the popular photo-sharing app has started rolling out the new Your Activity feature which can be found in the […]
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19-11-18, 13:30
Camera features for smartphones see new heights (or lows maybe) quite often. For this, tech majors work day and night to provide the absolute DSLR-like experience with a smartphone. Adding to the long list of such features, Google, at the launch of the Pixel 3, introduced the new Night Sight feature for low-light photography. The […]
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9 Best Fighting Games For Android To Kick Some Ass In 2019
Fighting Games may not constitute top-of-the-line Android games, but that doesn’t mean people are not crazy about it. Gamers still enjoy the inhumane violence that these games bring along. Hardcore punches, flying kicks, chopping off limbs and everything that leaves out enemy dripping blood; there are several fighting games on Android that bring a whole different […]
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Instagram’s Data Download Tool Accidentally Leaked Users’ Passwords
It seems like Facebook’s inability to secure users’ data has been passed onto its subsidiary companies as well. Now, the Facebook-owned Instagram has also fallen prey to a new security bug. As reported by The Information, the photo-sharing app had a security flaw which unknowingly led to the revelation of some users’ passwords. The new bug seems […]
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This Hidden Chrome Page Shows All Interstitial Warnings From Google
Hundreds of thousands of dangerous websites are out there on the Internet, waiting for you to trigger malware once you open them. Therefore, Google Chrome presents an interstitial warning for the websites that, it feels, are unsafe for the user. Most of the Google Chrome users have encountered an interstitial warning page on their system. If you don’t […]
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Google May Soon Allow You To Comment On Search Results
Google’s plans to make its platforms engaging is soon likely to hit another step as the Search Giant is soon expected to add the ability to add comments on Google Search. In addition to adding reviews to various movies, books, and stuff, you can soon leave comments on Search simply by heading to a new ‘Your […]
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7-inch Pocket PC “One Mix Yoga 2” With 360-Degree Hinge Goes On Sale
Although many smartphone manufacturers talk about how they have managed to bring PC-like capabilities on their phones, on the back of our mind we know that can never be completely true. That’s why we have Surface Go and Pixel Slate 0 — the 2-in-1 hybrids that at least imitate the configuration of a PC. However, even they are not […]
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Things Are Really, Really Bad At Facebook; Zuckerberg Turns Aggressive
Facebook has been plagued by an internal turmoil after Zuckerberg has sought aggressive means to address the falling shares and slow user growth. A report by The Wall Street Journal has pointed out that Zuckerberg’s new aggressive approach has forced many top executives to leave the company. Facebook CEO also blamed Sheryl Sandberg for the […]
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New iPad Pro Reportedly Suffering From Bending Issues
It has not been one month since Apple launched its latest iPad Pro models. It has been found that the nearly bezel-less iPad Pro models are prone to bending issues. In a durability test video by the famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything, iPad Pro models bent when a slight force was applied to it. Many new iPad […]
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YouTube Now Lets You Watch ‘Free With Ads’ Hollywood Movies
YouTube has introduced new ad-supported options to watch full-length Hollywood movies for free. The video platform has made more than 100 movies ‘free with ads‘ — as they are officially labeled. While the collection is relatively small, there are some notable ones that you can watch like The Terminator, Rocky, Legally Blonde, Pink Panther, All Dogs […]
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A “Budget” Google Pixel 3 Surfaces Again; Retains Headphone Jack
In-between the overwhelming Google Pixel 3 leaks that materialized long before the launch event, there was a speculation that Google might show off a budget Google Pixel 3. The newly surfaced alleged images of Pixel suggest that the company was indeed working on a lite version of Google Pixel 3, and planned to retain the […]
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