After banning apps involved in cryptocurrency-mining, Apple has again pulled strings to stop app developers from sharing users’ contacts without their permission. Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines last week according to which App developers are henceforth not allowed to harvest users’ contact list for the purpose of sharing it with third-parties. The ‘Data […]
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Now You Can’t Install New Chrome Extensions From Websites, Only Chrome Store
Apart from its own feature set, tons of browser extensions are what make Google Chrome stand different from other web browsers. Just like it has for Android, Google maintains a dedicated storefront for Chrome users to find and install their favorite extensions. The extension developers can also make users install Chrome extensions from their websites as […]
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Watch This AI Cloning A Human Voice With Just 1 Minute Of Recording
Journalist Ashlee Vance was able to make his mom believe that she wasn’t talking to a computer. Thanks to Lyrebird – an AI startup that is based out of Canada. So, what’s their USP? The AI algorithm developed by Lyrebird can replicate almost anyone’s voice after listening to just one minute of the person’s voice recording. […]
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US Has Finally Repealed Net Neutrality – What Could Happen Next?
The net neutrality protection laws established under the Obama administration have now come to an end in the US. This move could bring significant changes although it will largely depend on where you live and what your internet service provider chooses to do with the given carte blanche. On Monday, the FCC stated in a […]
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Microsoft Removes Tech Support For Windows 7, 8.1, IE10, Other Old Product Forums
Every other action by Microsoft reminds us that, maybe, it’s time to upgrade to their latest offering: Windows 10. For the users of older versions like Windows 7, Microsoft Answers is an official place where they can find solutions to their problems. In its latest move, Microsoft announced last weekend that its army of staffers actively contributing to […]
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Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability [Updated]
Update: Pre-booking for Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller has started. The controller will cost $99.99 and customers can expect shipping around September this year. You can visit this link for pre-ordering Microsoft Xbox Adaptive controller. In a bid to make gaming accessible to people suffering from motor disabilities, Microsoft has presented its new Xbox Adaptive Controller. […]
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Apple Officially Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps For MacOS And iOS
Apple has officially banned cryptocurrency mining apps from its App Store for iOS and MacOS platforms. In newly updated App Store Review Guidelines, Apple has explicitly mentioned that “Apps may not mine for cryptocurrencies unless the processing is performed off device (e.g. cloud-based mining)”. It is not the first time that Apple has disallowed cryptocurrency […]
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Facebook Publishes 450-Page Book With Answers From Zuckerberg’s Testimony
In April, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the two congressional committees to testify about various issues including the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Ad practices, privacy, and more. It seemed as if the CEO got roasted during the testimony, but there were many lawmakers left with unsatisfactory answers. Now, after almost two months, the company has […]
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ADB Exploit Leaves Thousands Of Android Devices Exposed To Attackers
A network worm has surfaced on Android devices that exploits Android Debug Bridge (ADB) feature of the mobile OS – a feature that is enabled by default by phone manufacturers. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont revealed this issue in a blog post stating that ADB is completely unauthenticated and thousands of Android devices connected to the internet […]
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Microsoft Store Is Getting “Install On My Devices” Remote Install Option For Windows 10 Apps
First spotted by Bleeping Computer last weekend, Microsoft is working on a feature that lets users remotely install Store apps on different devices. It’s currently being tested on the web version of the Store. When you visit the page of an app installed on at least one of your devices, an option called “Install on my […]
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