Saturday, August 31, 2019

Vegans rejoice as Tesla’s Model 3 interior goes fully leather-free

Tesla has announced that the interior of the Model 3 is now "100% leather-free" after the steering wheel cover was upgraded to "Tesla Synthetic Material" from its earlier cowhide version. Model 3 interior is now 100% leather-free ? pic.twitter.com/2F47zp8A4T — Tesla (@Tesla) August 31, 2019 Tesla has been working for some years to make their […]

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Apple will repair broken Apple Watch screens for free

Apple is offering free repairs to users of the Apple Watch Series 2 and 3 who have suddenly discovered a crack on their devices that wasn't their fault. The firm is offering to repair it for free and out of warranty. "Apple has determined that, under very rare circumstances, a crack may form along the rounded […]

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Instagram will soon let you control who DMs you

Instagram is now testing out a feature which allows users to control who can message them. Currently, any Instagram user can message any other account. This allows for a proliferation of spammers who add random people to group chats and invite them to dodgy spam websites. Now, Facebook is working on a feature which would […]

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The alluring fantasy of a Microsoft Android Phone

If there's one thing that Microsoft mobile fans want, it's a phone from Microsoft. Without Windows phones, there are few options. The Galaxy Note 10 and other Samsung flagships are obvious choices for a Microsoft supported mobile in spirit. Yet, the desire is strong for a Microsoft Surface-like experience albeit with Android. It's an alluring […]

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Microsoft is stepping away from tablet mode. So is everyone else.

It's hard to deny that Microsoft is letting its tablet mode die on the vine. True, the firm hasn't outright tossed it out of Windows 10, but it hasn't seen any major updates that make it more usable for tablet first users. Gestures — which form a large part of iOS and Android navigation now […]

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Alexa can now keep track of your personal belongings

Amazon has been dominating the smart speaker sales for a while now and one reason why the company has been able to do so is because of the variety of features it offers to the users. Now Amazon has added another nifty feature to Alexa that should be useful for people who forget or misplace […]

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Google releases an emergency update for Chrome to patch an arbitrary code execution vulnerability

Google is rolling out an emergency update for Chrome users which patches an arbitrary code execution vulnerability. The update is rolling out to Windows, macOS, and Linux and has been marked as urgent as the vulnerability could potentially allow hackers to take control of your PC. The vulnerability was discovered by Center for Internet Security […]

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INSIDE and Celeste are this week’s free offerings from the Epic Games Store

The free games on offer this week from Epic are INSIDE and Celeste, both of which can be picked up for the low price of nothing until September 5th, 2019. INSIDE and Celeste are essentially opposites of each other – INSIDE's story is dark and hauntingly ominous, while Celeste is all about heartwarming determination. They're […]

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Borderlands 2 VR is heading to PC this Autumn

The virtual reality edition of Borderlands 2 is officially set to release on PC before the end of 2019, almost an entire year since the game's initial VR release on PlayStation VR. The PC version of Borderlands 2 VR also introduces something called Bad Ass Mega Fun Time, a special skill that allows players to […]

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You can now log into your Microsoft Account using Windows Hello

Microsoft has recently added its biometric facial recognition system, 'Windows Hello' as an option to log into your Microsoft Account. Windows Hello first appeared in the Lumia 940 and 950 smartphones, but later, the company decided to bring the biometric solution to Windows PCs as well. And now that Windows Hello has come to Microsoft […]

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Microsoft’s foldable Windows 10 device might come with 360 degree hinge and a magnetic closure

Microsoft currently is in the process of making its first foldable device reportedly codenamed Centaurus. Since Microsoft's foldable Windows 10 device is currently in the development phase, we have only a few pieces of information related to the product, for example, and this is obvious — Centaurus will have two screens. Beyond that, Microsoft's upcoming […]

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OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition leak online ahead of the official launch

At this point, this shouldn't come as a surprise that OnePlus has been following a two flagship a year strategy with the company launching one in the first half of the year and then undermining its own device in the second half. The same is true for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro as well […]

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Google separates Audio Process on Chrome v76

Starting from Chrome v76, Google will be separating the Audio Process on Chrome. The new change will be applicable to Windows, Mac, and Linux platform and will allow Chrome to control the process separately. Earlier, audio process was part of the browser process which meant a simple crash or glitch in audio could crash the […]

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Microsoft releases Office Insider Build 12026.20000, brings plenty of fixes and performance improvements

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on Windows. The new Build 12026.20000 has introduced no new features to Office apps but brings a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements. You can read the official changelog below. What's New PowerPoint Save an illustration as SVG: Save a chart, shape, or other illustration […]

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Friday, August 30, 2019

Deal Alert: Grab the Amazon Echo Show 5 for only $49.96, nearly 50% off

The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a compact 5.5-inch Echo smart speaker that's built to bring the features for the Echo Show family to a smaller and more compact form-factor. "Since we launched the first Echo Show device, customers have told us they love asking Alexa to show them things—whether it's a recipe for banana […]

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Twitter CEO’s account sent racial slurs to followers for 20 minutes

You'd think the social media head of one of the largest social media firms would have better control of his account, but Jack Dorsey's account was compromised earlier today. The account began posting racial slurs and other Nazi propaganda earlier this evening and was later shut down when discovered. We're aware that @jack was compromised […]

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Spotify now allows users to share music to Facebook Stories

Spotify is expanding its integration with social media apps to the most mainstream of social products to ever mainstream — Facebook. Now users can share a track directly from Spotify over to Instagram. It's worth noting that although users can already share Stories with Spotify songs embedded via Instagram Stories being cross-posted to Facebook, this […]

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Microsoft celebrate Gears 5 with new free Gears 5 by Luke Preece Windows 10 wallpaper pack

To celebrate the release of Gears 5, Microsoft has released a new and exclusive pack of free wallpapers with a Gears 5 theme created by designer Luke Preece. Simply titled Gears 5 x Luke Preece, the description of the high-quality wallpaper selection reads as follows: Gears of War partnered with UK-based illustrator Luke Preece to […]

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No, it’s not just you, Xbox Live is down

If you're having trouble signing into your Xbox, you're not alone. Xbox Live appears to be down for everyone right now. Its Status page indicates that core services are affected and it includes "signing into Xbox Live." We don't know when it will be back up and running, but Microsoft is aware of the problem. "Our […]

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Untitled Goose Game is flapping onto platforms very soon

Untitled Goose Game has officially announced its release date, with the game honking onto Mac, Windows, and Nintendo Switch on September 20th, 2019. That gives you just under a month to prepare yourself for the dedicated honk button and all the chaotic goose-based mayhem you're about to cause. The game is a fresh take on […]

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Android 10’s rollout begins on September 3rd for all Pixels

Google announced the rebrand of Android Q to Android 10 last week, albeit without a new sweet name. While reports came of it arriving in September fr private conversations with sales reps, a company has now posted its official update schedule for Android devices. Canadian carrier Rogers has confirmed the release date of Android 10, […]

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Microsoft release a new Cumulative Update to Windows 10 May 2019 Update

After brief testing in the Release Preview ring, Microsoft has released KB4512941 for all Windows 10 users on the May 2019 Update. The update takes the OS to build 18362.329 and brings the following major fixes and improvements: Updates an issue that prevents certain games from leveraging Spatial Audio capabilities. Updates an issue that fails […]

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Microsoft announce the End of Life date for Flash in their browsers

Even Adobe is no longer supporting Flash, and today Microsoft posted an update on the timeline for the removal of support for this internet presentation technology. In a blog post by the Microsoft Edge team, Microsoft reaffirmed that for the old Edge with the EdgeHTML engine, the technology is expected to be fully removed by […]

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Microsoft files yet another patent application for its foldable Windows 10 device

While there are a few challenges in making a foldable device, Microsoft is trying hard to bring its first foldable device to the market, like every other big tech companies. The company has been playing around with various ideas for some time now and while none of them have translated to a product yet, the […]

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GlobalFoundries sues Nvidia, TSMC, Apple and others for patent infringement

Contract chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries has sued multiple companies including TSMC for patent infringement and is asking the US and the Germany governments to ban all the products. As reported by Reuters, GlobalFoundries filed a lawsuit on Monday in the US and Germany. The company is seeking damages from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) for using the […]

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Huawei is working on a Pilot Program to replace Android with a Russian OS

This year hasn't been great for Huawei who has been struggling since the Trump administration banned it from doing business with US-based companies. Even though the government later allowed the company to work out a solution to the problem, a recent statement from Google confirmed that Huawei won't have access to much of Google's services […]

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New Start menu on Windows 10 20H1 should look like this

While many of us don't want a Live Tile-less Windows 10 experience, Microsoft has decided to move on from almost a decade old UI to pave the way for a new Start menu experience. From what we have seen so far, the Live Tile-alternative in leaked Build 18947 isn't promising and frankly, it's not a […]

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Microsoft adds Dark Mode to Outlook for Android in latest update

Microsoft has pushed an update to Outlook app for Android. The new update finally brings Dark Mode to Outlook app for Android. To enable the Dark Mode you'll have to go to the Settings, scroll until you find Preference category, under which you have the option to enable or disable the Dark Mode. Otherwise, the […]

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You can now get reward up to $50,000 for reporting data abuse by Android apps

Google today announced the launch of Developer Data Protection Reward Program. It is a bounty program that will help Google to identify and mitigate data abuse issues in Android apps, OAuth projects, and Chrome extensions. You can get rewarded if you provide an evidence of data abuse. You can get reward up to $50,000. Through […]

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Voice Dictation in Microsoft Word is about to get a lot better

Another Microsoft Garage product has made it into the big time. Dictate for Microsoft Office on Windows will be retired as an add-on on 15th October, to then be officially integrated into Office 365 and Windows 10. The plugin from Microsoft Garage is powered by Microsoft Cognitive Services, which is the AI-powered speech recognition service.  […]

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection will have 6.6 million+ user-made maps thanks to preservation initiative

Halo: The Master Chief Collection will soon give players access to over 6.6 million user-made maps thanks to a new preservation initiative. Spanning four games – Halo 3, ODST, Halo: Reach and Halo 4 – developer 343 Industries is working hard to bring a host of classic fan content to bring to the awesome collection. […]

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Google explains how visiting a website can leave your iPhone exposed to hackers

Google's Project Zero team recently published a new proof of concept video of the iMessage bug that allows them to access the iOS device files. Google's Threat Analysis Group discovered a small collection of hacked websites early this year. When an iPhone user visits this hacked website, the web server will attack the device to […]

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You can now create groups in Outlook.com

Outlook.com is now getting an important new feature that would allow you to create groups. As per Microsoft, the feature will enable the users "to create a shared distribution list and access a group inbox with archived emails, shared files, and a group calendar." Anyone who uses Outlook.com as their email service will be able […]

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[Updated]Microsoft Sticky Notes for Windows 10 is now called ‘Memo’

Update: It's been learned that the name "Sticky Notes" is now localized in many markets and the name 'Memo' is a localized name for the Sticky Notes app in Italy. Hey Sticky Note fans! ? Happy to announce that our app name is now localized in many markets as of 3.7.60! We are still the Sticky […]

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Apple will finally give independent repair shops tools to fix broken iPhones

After resisting for years, Apple has finally given up and is soon going to allow users to take help from independent repair shops to fix their broken iPhones. Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft have been criticized in the past for making device unrepairable or allowing repairs done by only authorized persons. Yesterday, Apple confirmed […]

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Samsung could release the Galaxy Fold on September 6

According to a report from a Korean news agency, Samsung is in talks with three mobile telecommunication companies to release the company's first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold in Korea on September 6. The Korean manufacturer failed to deliver its promise of being able to start the shipping of the Galaxy Fold from April 26, […]

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Analysts say Microsoft’s Azure is closing the gap with Amazon AWS, and will win line share of the market

When it comes to the Cloud computing market, there are currently only 2 real contenders: Amazon's AWS and Microsoft's Azure cloud servers.  Unusually for Microsoft, on this occasion, they are the runner up- with Amazon well in the lead. Microsoft has, however, been boasting about high double-digit growth in their cloud computing division; and today, […]

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Minecraft Earth is now available on Android in five cities

Microsoft first teased Minecraft Earth at Build 2019, following which the company announced the game officially. As the name suggests, the game brings Minecraft creations to life using the power of augmented reality. After months of work, the game is finally available for Android users but is still in beta. At this time, users who […]

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Microsoft highlights several new features added to Skype recently

In the past few months, Microsoft added several new features to Skype apps across platforms. These new features improve the overall chat experience on Skype. Microsoft today highlighted the new features that were added recently including the ability to bookmark messages, support for draft messages, support for multiple windows on desktop and more. Find the […]

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Microsoft’s clarifies the differences between 19H1 and 19H2

Microsoft today issued an update to Windows 10 19H1 and 19H2 to fix bugs on the release preview ring which affected a subset of devices. The update tackled the following issues: We fixed an issue where on devices with LTE capability, some SIM cards from certain carriers would not work correctly. We fixed several issues […]

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Microsoft continues to embrace the Linux ecosystem with the official exFAT driver

Microsoft's patent for the File Allocation Table System has been one of the biggest weapons in their patent arsenal.  In the early 2000s, they wielded this bludgeon rather indiscriminately and managed to extract billions in patent royalties from OEMs in many parts of the world, even when these companies didn't use Windows. exFAT was originally […]

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Windows 10 20H1 appears to be the death of Tablet Mode, but does anyone care?

Today Microsoft released a new build of the next major version of Windows 10, to be released early next year. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18970 brings many new features, but principle amongst them is a new version of the tablet mode for Windows 10. Unlike the jarring transition to the current tablet mode, the […]

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Leaked case suggests ridiculous iPhone 11 Pro Max name is real

The early iPhone 11 cases that are already on the market are supporting the rumours circulating around the smartphone, including support for the Apple Pencil stylus, and the presence of the square camera. Now, another image of more unofficial cases has started circulating- this time, potentially confirming another detail. A Twitter user shared an image […]

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The Apple Store is coming to India within months

The Apple Store is one of Apple's main strengths. It provides a central hub for users who want to purchase devices without too much hassle, as well as space for users who want to repair their devices. And now this store is coming to India in the next 3-5 months, according to a new report. […]

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Microsoft release Windows 10 Insider 20H1 Preview Build 18970 with new tablet experience

Today Microsoft released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18970 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. Insiders will also see a Cumulative Update Build 18970.1005 (KB4518974) offered at the same time as well. Microsoft is testing their ability to service a build at the same time it is released. The result for […]

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Microsoft’s VARs beat Google’ G-Suite to $8 billion military contract

As predicted, Google did not stand a chance in the race to be the back-end office suite supplier for the US Defense Department. In the so-called Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS) bid Microsoft would be the solution provider for a number of other 3rd party companies who will actually be servicing the contract, meaning while […]

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Microsoft lifts upgrade block for Windows 7

On August 14th, Microsoft blocked installation of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 updates that were co-signed using a SHA-2 certificate.  Devices with Symantec or Norton antivirus installed were also placed on safeguard hold, as the antivirus software was deleting the updates during installation and preventing startup from occurring Microsoft mentioned this in […]

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The Games with Gold lineup for September 2019 has been announced

The Games with Gold lineup for September 2019 is here and it's a good looking one. All Xbox Live Gold members will be able to pick up four different games throughout the month for the low low price of free. This month's games consist of Hitman: The Complete First Season, We Were Here, Earth Defence […]

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New Microsoft Edge Dev Build 78.0.256.2 brings Edge Mobile password and forms sync, Collections and more

Microsoft has released a new update (Build 78.0.256.2 ) to the Microsoft Edge Developer channel. The update brings improved password sync with Edge Mobile. Edge Mobile now supports syncing passwords and form fill data with the desktop version of Edge for both personal accounts as well as work and school accounts. Some other major new […]

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The design of Lenovo’s latest all-in-one Windows PC emulates a Cypress tree

Lenovo today revealed a new all-in-one Windows PC with a unique design. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A540 is designed to emulate the balanced asymmetry of a Cypress tree. It comes in two sizes, 24-inch and 27-inch. The metallic steel stand curves slightly offering a sleek look. And the base supports wireless charging. You can charge any […]

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Spyro the Dragon is coming to Crash Team Racing

Do you like Crash Bandicoot? Do you like Spyro the Dragon? Do you think racing games are pretty solid? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, then you'll be thrilled to learn about the Spyro & Friends Grand Prix event in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. This special Grand Prix event brings […]

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Get Inside Bill’s Brain with the first trailer of his new Netflix documentary

Bill Gates just tweeted the newly released trailer for three-part documentary Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates. I spent the last few years participating in a @netflix docuseries looking at my work and my life, and it's coming out September 20th. I hope you enjoy what they've put together. pic.twitter.com/Jc4QFju7Fo — Bill Gates (@BillGates) August […]

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New renders give us the first look at the upcoming iPad Pro 2019

Apple is expected to reveal the new iPad Pro 2019 along with the new iPhones at its event next month. While we have seen plenty of leaks surrounding the new iPhones, there's very little information on the new iPads. However, the folks over at WindowsUnited used the available information to create a renders showing off […]

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Confirmed: Apple to hold its annual iPhone event on September 10

Apple is all set to hold its annual iPhone event at the company's Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California on September 10. The date matches with what we predicted earlier. The iPhone event will see Apple unveiling the much-awaited iPhone XI, which is rumored to have a giant-sized square camera bump at the back. Apple […]

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Xbox Game Pass for PC has received a small but neat set of updates

Xbox Game Pass for PC is still a relatively new service, so it's still receiving a lot of quality of life updates. Update 1909 brings some highly requested features to the service, including DLC for installed games now being visible, app support for push-to-install on Windows 10 PCs, and Mixer streamer support. The patch notes […]

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Pokémon Masters is out now on iOS and Android

Pokémon Masters, a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and DeNA that sees you facing off against some of the Pokémon series' most famous trainers, is officially out today on Android and iOS devices. Set on the island of Pasio, which is home to a special 3v3 Pokémon battle tournament, your aim in Pokémon Masters is […]

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The PC specs for Borderlands 3 have been revealed

Borderlands 3's launch date is just on the horizon and, ahead of the September 13th release date, Gearbox has dropped the official specs for all PC versions of the game. Fans will be pleased to know that you won't need the most powerful rig out there in order to enjoy Borderlands 3. Although nobody's stopping […]

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The PlayStation Plus lineup for September is here

Another month, another set of free games for all PlayStation Plus subscribers. As of September 3rd, all PlayStation Plus members can pick up Batman: Arkham Knight and Darksiders III for the low low price of no charge. Batman: Arkham Knight is the 2015 successor to the 2013 Batman: Arkham Origins and the fourth main instalment […]

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Chromium-based Edge gets Windows 10 Share menu and more in the latest update

Microsoft is rolling out another update for Chromium-based Edge and it adds the Windows 10 Share menu to Edge. Apart from that, the new version of Chromium-based Edge also comes with the favorites toolbar button. Microsoft is rolling the update out to both Canary and Dev version of Edge. The Windows 10 Share menu will […]

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Deal Alert: Microsoft’s Surface Go 128GB is now selling at a record low price

Microsoft's Surface Go is the cheapest Surface you can get right now. It's perfect for school going students, and anyone wants to carry a small, powerful computer while traveling. And now, purchasing the 10-inch Surface Go(128GB) is even easier as you can now get it only at $385. Surface Go weighs just 1.15 lbs, fits […]

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Pictures of the upcoming Nokia 7.2 leaks again

Recently, we saw the first images of Nokia 7.2 which is supposed to launch at IFA 2019. The earlier photos confirmed some key designs of the device including the rear camera setup and the fingerprint scanner. Now new images of the device have leaked online and they reveal some crucial details about the device. The […]

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Lenovo launches the new IdeaPad series laptops powered by 10th generation Intel core processors

Ahead of the IFA 2019, Lenovo has announced the new IdeaPad S340 and S540 sleek laptops as a part of a general refresh to its consumer lineup. The new S340 and S540 comes with sold specs in a sleek body and will be available to the consumers soon. The IdeaPad S340 is powered by Intel's […]

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Xiaomi announces RedmiBook 14 Pro Windows laptop with 10th gen Intel processors

Xiaomi today announced the updated RedmiBook 14 Pro with latest 10th gen Intel processors. The new RedmiBook 14 Pro comes with a 14-inch fullHD display with 250 nits of brightness. Xiaomi has also included Nvidia MX250 GPU with 2GB memory for decent graphics performance. You will have 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, […]

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Oppo announces Reno2 series smartphones with quad-cam setup supporting 20x Zoom

Oppo yesterday launched their new Reno2 series smartphones in India. The main highlight of the Reno2 series is the new quad-cam setup on the back. The quad-cam setup includes the following: 48MP Main Camera, SONY IMX586 | 1/2.0" Sensor, F/1.7 Aperture | OIS 8MP Wide Angle Lens, 116° | 1/3.2" Sensor 13MP Telephoto Lens, 1/3.4" […]

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Qantas and Virgin Australia ban Apple MacBooks from being kept in checked-in luggage

Following on the footsteps of Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Jetstar, and Virgin Australia have also decided to ban Apple MacBooks on all their flights. The difference here is, while Singapore Airlines went for the total ban, Qantas and Virgin Australia have only banned the laptops inside the checked-in luggage. With the ban, Virgin became the […]

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OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro to be unveiled in India on Spetember 26, know all the details here

We had reported that OnePlus 7 Pro, which is OnePlus's first 5G smartphone, might soon get a successor, which will be called OnePlus 7T Pro, we also gave you some insight into the overall look of the upcoming OnePlus 7T Pro. Now, sources are claiming that OnePlus is going to add not one but two more smartphones […]

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Snip and Sketch app for Windows 10 updated with support for multiple windows

Snip and Sketch app for Windows 10 has received a new update that brings an important new feature. Taking the app to version 10.1907.2395.0., the update has brought support for multiple windows. This new feature will let you choose whether to open new captures in separate windows or always in the same window. Aside from that, […]

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Google Photos app will soon be able to show curated albums on Chromecasts or smart displays

Google seems to be working on a new nifty feature for its Google Photos app. Folks at XDA have performed an APK teardown, which has revealed that a new feature called "Photo Frames" is in the works, of the latest version of the Google Photos app that is 4.32. Now, it appears that Google already […]

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Microsoft relents, opens new German data centres to comply with GDPR

Our readers will know that Microsoft has repeatedly run into issues with European data protection regulations- GDPR; which specifies that user data should be treated with extreme care, and should not be exposed to situations where they can easily fall in the wrong hands- such as being exported to America. As a result of this, […]

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Microsoft HoloLens 2 will go on sale in September

Back in February, Microsoft first announced HoloLens 2 for the enterprise. Later, Microsoft announced the HoloLens 2 Development Edition based on the feedback from developers around the world. During the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Microsoft executive vice president Harry Shum has announced that HoloLens 2 will go on sale in September. HoloLens 2 […]

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Google to shutter their LinkedIn competitor

Writing on their support site, Google has announced that they will be shutting down their Hire by Google service starting the 1st September 2020. Google Hire was an applicant tracking system developed by Google that helps small to medium businesses who use Google Suite to distribute jobs, identify and attract candidates, build relationships with candidates, […]

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Huawei can’t use Google apps on the upcoming Mate 30, thanks to the Trump ban

Huawei has been under a microscope since the start of the year with the US President Donald Trump not being happy about Huawei's trade agreements with US-based companies. The Trump government banned Huawei earlier this year but the company was given a 90-day extension to allow it to take action "necessary to provide service and […]

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Google adds password reveal option to Chrome Canary in the latest update

Google is rolling out another update for Chrome Canary v78 and it brings one of the features over from IE and Microsoft Edge. With the new update, Chrome Canary users can use the password reveal option to check the password. The feature comes from Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer who have had it for years. […]

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First rumoured specs of Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 leaked

Microsoft is set to hold a Surface event on the 2nd October, and while exotic devices such as foldable tablets are being rumoured, it is more than likely that the majority of the lineup will be new versions of Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet, and their Surface laptop. Today Windowsarea revealed a number of specifications for […]

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Disney to remaster two of its classic games

Disney has been on a remake and remaster roll lately, so it's probably no surprise that it's extended its remaster plans to its gaming section. The company intends to re-release the 1993 Disney's Aladdin and 1994 The Lion King games as a two-part collection, called Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, for PC […]

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Patent suggests Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will have bigger external screen, smaller notch

Samsung is yet to release the original Samsung Galaxy Fold after the handset was delayed to address design faults.  The original Fold is just entering the pre-order process now and is expected to hit shelves in September.  Samsung has, however, been working on its successor for some time now; and three new design patents suggest […]

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Tesla finally delivers on promise to insure their EVs in-house

Elon Musk has always claimed that his Tesla cars are much safer than the average internal combustion engine vehicle.  Today, Tesla has finally put their money where their mouth is -at least in California- with the announcement of Tesla Insurance. Tesla Insurance is an insurance product being sold directly by the Tesla company, that promises […]

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Surface batteries draining 25% in 7 minutes due to new bug

Surface users have recently been experiencing battery degradation issues, and the cause is thought to be the latest Windows and firmware updates. Victims of the bug have taken to Microsoft's community forum to share their experiences. One Surface Laptop 2 user reported significant battery drainage overnight after shutdown: Lately, after I shutdown (full shutdown, not […]

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Latest Outlook for Android Insider update brings several new features

Outlook for Android app today received a major update for Office Insiders. This new update with build 16.0.12026.20006 comes with several new features including support for large screen devices and more. Read about the new features below. Microsoft is introducing a new three-pane layout for large screen devices. In addition to Android tablets and Chromebooks, […]

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YouTube will start to suppressing conspiracy theorists and fake news videos in the UK

YouTube is tweaking its recommendations engine in the UK to reduce conspiracy theories, as per a report from TechCrunch. The platform has been criticized for enabling and spreading conspiratorial content like climate change denial and Sandy Hook conspiracy theories among other fake news. The firm told TechCrunch it had started suppressing the content in the […]

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Meet Insta360 GO, a steady cam that weighs just 18.3 grams

Insta360 today announced GO, the world's smallest stabilized camera that can be mounted anywhere easily. It weighs just 18.3 grams and with the included charging case, it can capture about 200 clips a day. GO is also IPX4 water-resistant straight out of the box. Read about other features of Insta360 GO below. FlowState Stabilization: GO uses […]

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YouTube Kids gets safer for kids as Google prepares a web launch

YouTube has made some changes to its YouTube Kids app this week to make it more flexible for kids and parents both. Google has added new age groups for parents to select in the app. This means that you'll be able to tweak the service to your liking before handing your tablet or phone over […]

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Report: Apple to start online sales of its products in India

Due to Indian government laws, Apple was not able to sell its own products directly in India. Apple was relying on retail distributors and e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon to sell its products. Recently, Indian government relaxed its rules that allowed companies like Apple to start their own retail stores in the country. Bloomberg […]

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Apple finally announces changes to improve Siri’s privacy protections

In late July, we reported about a serious privacy issue related to Apple Siri. People who check Siri voice data for inaccuracies were also listening to user's private conversations. Apple responded to the issue that it only reviews 1% of the recordings. Early this moth, Apple changed its mind and announced that it is suspending […]

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You’ll soon be able to share your smartphone screen on Facebook Messenger

Facebook is working on a new feature called 'Screen Share' for Facebook Messenger app. The feature will let you share the screen of your smartphone with the rest of the people that you're connected via video chat. By reverse-engineering the Facebook Messenger Android app, Jane Manchun Wong found pieces of evidence, which suggest that the […]

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Fitbit launches new health and fitness subscription service at $9.99 per month

Along with the new Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch, Fitbit today announced Fitbit Premium, its new health and fitness subscription service that can offer actionable guidance and coaching to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. "At Fitbit, we're focused on making health accessible and more achievable. With Fitbit Premium, we're excited to deliver our […]

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Microsoft brings a dark theme to all Office apps on all platforms

Everyone's going dark mode in 2019. Microsoft started the trend with its inky black Windows Phone UI design which later spread to M Windows in general. Now the firm has extended tha philosophy to its Office apps on all platforms. To be clear, Microsoft did ship a dark theme on Office since 2010, but now […]

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Microsoft supports addition of Microsoft’s exFAT file system to the Linux kernel

Microsoft's exFAT file system used in Windows supports many types of storage devices like SD Cards and USB flash drives. Most of the storage devices support Microsoft's exFAT file system. Microsoft today announced that it will addition of Microsoft's exFAT file system to the Linux kernel. Microsoft will also publish technical specification for exFAT to enable […]

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Apple Music beta app updated with Chromecast support for Android devices

Apple Music Android app allows you to stream over 50 million songs from the Apple Music catalog. Apple recently released a new beta version of Apple Music app for Android users with several new features. First, Apple Music now supports Chromecast. This will allow you to stream your favorite music to your TV or connected […]

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Nokia plans to launch budget 5G smartphones by 2020

HMD Global, the company that licenses Nokia brand is looking to jump on the 5G hype train. The company has been rather silent on the whole 5G adoption debacle but has now decided to deliver new smartphones by 2020. Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD said the company is looking to expand its horizons and […]

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Microsoft adds a bunch of new APIs to Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 18362

Back in April, Microsoft released the Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 18362 for Windows Insiders. The company released the SDK along with the Build 18362 for Windows Insiders on Fast Ring. While it has been a couple of months since the release, the SDK is still available primarily to Windows Insiders and can be downloaded […]

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Samsung might be about to release its Bixby-powered Galaxy Home speaker

Samsung last year announced that it would be launching a Smart Speaker to take on the Google Home — the Galaxy Home. This one would be powered by its own homegrown personal assistant of some disrepute – Boxby. And that was the end of that, the firm didn't release more concrete updates about the project […]

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DirectX 12 support for Windows 7 brings ray-tracing to the old OS

A partnership between Microsoft and NVIDIA has provided us with a miracle: DirectX 12 and NVIDIA RTX Ray-tracing on Windows 7. This new DirectX 12 support for Windows 7 is a game changer for the aging software. The former has already been utilised in the past. While surprising, Microsoft helped developer Blizzard bring a DX12 […]

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Apple fires hundreds of workers hired to listen to Siri recordings

Apple is terminating the contracts of 100 of workers who were hired to listen to Siri recordings according to a report from the Guardian. Last month, Apple was revealed to be sending audio data over to contractors to improve Siri. The contractors would accidentally hear private or personal information sometimes, and a few users were […]

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Ubisoft says Steam’s current business model is “unrealistic”

French developer and publisher Ubisoft has reiterated its stance on Steam and how its business model affects developers. Leaving the Valve platform in favour of the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft has explained the poor percentages available for developers. If a developer sells on Steam, Valve takes a 30% cut; on Epic that cut is lower […]

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Review: Man of Medan offers fantastic co-op and frequent frights

Disclaimer: We reviewed Man of Medan on a PlayStation 4 Pro system. SuperMassive Games' teen horror cliché delight Until Dawn was one of this generation's most surprising titles. Combining a medley of horror tropes into one Cabin-in-the-Wendigo-filled-Woods adventure and bolstered by a cast of memorable characters , the team's PS4 exclusive quickly became one of […]

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Fitbit Versa 2 announced, a great alternative to Apple Watch

After several leaks, Fitbit today officially announced the Versa 2 smartwatch. Fitbit Versa 2 comes with improved design with rounded edges and a curved case. An anodized aluminum finish in a natural color palette gives a sophisticated look. Despite being lightweight in nature, it is durable and water resistant up to 50 meters. Versa 2 […]

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Facebook takes stronger steps to prevent election interferenceon its platform

As the 2020 elections draw closer in the US, Facebook is taking steps to make up for the mistakes it made in and around 2016's elections. Today the firm announced a few more changes it would be making to prevent (or at least throw up a few more barriers) foreign entities from using Facebook as […]

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Microsoft opens 31 new Azure edge sites to improve network latency

Microsoft yesterday announced the launch of 31 new Azure Edge sites around the world. Edge sites offer improved visibility and higher availability to access services. With this announcement, Microsoft now has over 150 Edge sites across more than 50 countries. Microsoft also announced that it is adding 14 new meet-me sites to Azure ExpressRoute to […]

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Samsung Galaxy A91 will soon make its debut in India; 5G varaint of Galaxy A90 to hit Europe and China

After launching two flagship smartphones, the S10 and Note10, Samsung is looking to bring something more affordable to the market. The Korean smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch a brand new Galaxy, the Galaxy A91 and a new 5G variant of Samsung Galaxy A90. As per sources, Samsung has planned to release the upcoming Galaxy […]

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Microsoft Sticky Notes for Windows 10 is now called ‘Memo’

Microsoft has pushed a new update to the Sticky Notes app or should I now call it 'Memo' as Microsoft has changed the name of its task management app for Windows 10. Aside from changing the name and taking the app to version 3.7.60.0, the update introduces issues plenty of bug fixes and performance improvements. […]

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YouTube Music soon to launch in the Middle East and North Africa

Google is preparing to launch its YouTube Music service in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a report from TechRadar today "YouTube Music is a new music streaming service made for music: official songs, albums, thousands of playlists and artist radio plus YouTube's tremendous catalogue of remixes, live performances, covers and music videos […]

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Popular Android PDF creator Cam Scanner found to be riddled with Malware

Popular PDF creator app, Cam Scanner is riddled with a malware that can remotely hijack your Android device and steal data stored on it. The malware has been found in the free version of the app so if you're using the paid version then you're probably okay. The app has been insanely popular among Android […]

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LG files a new patent application for its rollable smartphone; you can bend it in two directions!

During its CES 2019 press meet, LG revealed the Signature OLED TV R, its first rollable OLED TV. The company is now thinking of introducing similar technology in its future smartphones as the company has recently filed a new patent application for a rollable smartphone. LG's new patent for a rollable smartphone is equipped with […]

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Preview: Marvel’s Avengers goes beyond its MCU properties to create a solid action game

Following E3, Marvel's Avengers found itself in a weird situation. With only a single trailer that briefly showed off what the game had to offer, the general sentiment shared by many was a vaguely confused optimism. It looked good enough, but nobody really knew exactly what it was. Sure, playing as The Hulk is cool […]

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New details about Samsung’s Galaxy S11 smartphone surface online

After the Galaxy Note 10 and Note Plus, all eyes will be on the S10 successor, the Galaxy S11 or whatever Samsung ends up calling it. From what we have known so far, the Galaxy S11 smartphone is going to have a never-seen-before camera technology.  Talking about the number, the smartphone is expected to have […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 May 2019 Update triples it’s usage share, now running on 33% of the devices

AdDuplex has published their report for August, revealing how well various versions of Windows 10 are scoring. The report has finally brought some good news for the latest Windows 10 May  2019 update. As you can see in the above image, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update usage share now stands at 33% which is […]

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Samsung might release a “trimmed down” version of Galaxy Fold, suggests latest rumors

While Samsung is all set to re-introduce the Galaxy Fold smartphone to the world, rumors are now suggesting that there is a "trimmed-down" version of the original Galaxy Fold smartphone may be in the works. MySmartprice has spotted a new model number SM-F700F, which apparently belongs Galaxy Fold. Comparing the earlier model number, which is […]

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Mixer will now allow you to support streamers by buying Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft's Twitch.TV rival Mixer has been getting a lot of traction in recent weeks. After the acquisition of the hit streamer Ninja and the implementation of fan-requested features, Microsoft is supporting the platform well. Now, streamers and consumers have yet another to move to Mixer as Microsoft will allow viewers to support their favourite streamers […]

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Vivo Nex 3 hands-on video leaked online ahead of its release

Vivo Nex 3 is an upcoming flagship and a successor to the Nex 2 smartphone, which was released last year. Now, in what it seems an unusual event, the hands-on video of the yet-to-be-released Vivo Nex 3 smartphone has leaked online by famous tech YouTube Channel, Mrwhosetheboss. As you can see in the video, Vivo […]

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Microsoft looking into the 99+ phone badge Launcher bug on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Microsoft is investigating a bug with the Microsoft Launcher on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The issue is the notification badge on the home screen which shows that you have 99+ outstanding notifications (such as missed calls) in the phone app, something which can be annoying for some kinds of users, and of […]

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Windows Terminal Preview app updated to v0.4, adds plenty of new features

At Build 2019, Microsoft announced the new Windows Terminal app for Windows 10 users. Later in June, Microsoft released the first preview version of Windows Terminal app in Microsoft Store. Now, Microsoft released Windows Terminal Preview v0.4 with several new features and improvements. Some of the improvements include improved HTML copy, Keymappings, validation of keys/values […]

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Newly leaked pictures of the Pixel 4 offers many new clues

Google has been pretty open about the coming arrival of the Pixel 4, but that does not mean there is not more information that can be leaked through the usual sources. Today XDA-Developers have posted some new leaked pictures (found on Telegram) of the device which offers some insight into the information which Google has […]

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Remedy’s Control shines a new light on Alan Wake through these four awesome Easter eggs

Remedy's newest Lynchian nightmare Control is one of the best games to grace a video game console, or your PC if you roll that way. The supernatural world that you'll explore within the Federal Bureau of Control is certainly unique, but the world of Remedy's newest game isn't the only one to reside within this […]

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Give your touch screen a workout with this amazing multi-touch demo that works in your browser

Touch screens are very common with Windows PCs but they rarely get a real workout. Today you can make your Mac-using friends jealous by trying out this captivating WebGL fluid simulation which supports up to 10 fingers at once. The world of developer Pavel Dobryakov, the simulation even works on mobile, and of course with your […]

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Google has a new take on the Camera Watch, and it may just work

Smartwatches with embedded cameras have always been awkward at best, but a new patent by Google may just show the way to a new take on the idea that can actually work. The design patent dating to mid-2017 and published on the 27th August 2019 by the USPTO includes 7 sketches which show a smartwatch […]

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Spotify’s next major attack on the podcasting world is to turn their 100m subscribers into new podcasters

Spotify has a dilemma- the business is built on expensive content which they don't own.  While they have millions upon millions of subscribers, the majority of their revenue goes towards paying labels for the music they stream.  Spotify is now looking to podcasting as a resolution. The increasingly popular form of entertainment offers access to […]

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New Tesla patent reveals just how they plan to make their $50/month solar panels profitable

We posted earlier that Elon Musk is planning to lease solar panels for extremely low costs in the near future.  While the cost of solar panels has plummeted dramatically, we know that the installation of solar panels still remains stubbornly expensive. A new patent has been filed by Elon Musk for the upcoming Solar Roof […]

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Google Maps can now pair transit directions with biking and ridesharing options

Often, we use multiple modes of transportation to reach a destination. But mapping services like Google Maps only provide directions involving single mode of transport. Either driving, walking, biking or public transit. Today, Google announced that Google Maps can now pair transit directions with biking and ridesharing options. When you search for direction for a […]

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OnePlus 7 Pro 5G now available in the US for just $20 per month on contract

Sprint today announced that it will start selling the new OnePlus 7 Pro 5G from today in select True Mobile 5G market retail stores. From Aug. 28, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G will be available from Sprint website and 1-800-SPRINT1. Later from Sept. 6, it will be available in all Sprint retail channels. Thanks to its […]

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Windows 10 is under EU investigation over fresh privacy issues

Microsoft is under investigation again by the European Union. The body has been asked to investigate the firm by the Dutch Data Protection agency about how Windows 10 collects user data for telemetry. The firm had initially investigated Windows 10 before the establishment of the General Data Protection Regulation, and has now found fresh matters […]

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Rainbow Six Siege will be free to play for a week

Rainbow Six Siege having a Free Week celebration, with the event starting on August 28th and continuing until September 3rd. Free Week means exactly what it says on the tin – you can play the game for the low low price of free for the duration of the event. During the Free Week, players will […]

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Google publishes proof of concept video of the iMessage bug that gave access to iOS device files

Google's Project Zero team has published a new proof of concept video of the iMessage bug that allows them to access the iOS device files. The bug was first discussed during the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas earlier this month. Google followed the protocol and disclosed the bug to Apple back in May […]

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You can now create AR filters easily with Snap Lens Studio

At Snap Partner Summit 2019, Snap announced the updated Lens Studio app with all-new templates and ways to create. A new Lens template called Landmarkers allows creators to build Lenses that can transform iconic landmarks in real-time. Snap has also announced new templates for hand-tracking, body-tracking, and more. Yesterday, Snap announced the release of Lens […]

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Microsoft announces hardware event for October 2nd

Microsoft today sent out press invites for its hardware event in October. The event will take place in New York City on October 2nd. Microsoft is expected to announce updates to its Surface lineup. We are expecting the following new hardware from Microsoft. Surface Pro 7 with latest Intel 10th gen processors and USB-C support. […]

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Singapore Airlines bans old Apple MacBooks over fire risks

A couple of weeks back we reported that the old MacBooks might get banned on flights around the world. This comes just months after Apple recalled old MacBooks due to an issue with the batteries that resulted in a fire. Now Singapore Airlines released a statement yesterday confirming the ban of older Apple MacBooks on […]

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Office team is teasing something big for tomorrow

Office team is going to announce something big tomorrow. Based on the teasers posted by some Office team members, it looks like Microsoft will announce dark theme support for Outlook and other Office apps. Outlook's Head of Design tweeted that they have crafted every single part of the app on iOS/Android. One switch can change […]

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Windows 10 Theme: Download the brand new ‘Otters’ theme pack on your PC

Microsoft expands its themes collection on the Microsoft Store by releasing a new theme pack for Windows 10. Microsoft today has released a new theme pack titled the 'Otters,' which contains 16 high-quality 4K wallpapers. The description of the Otters theme pack read as follows: Twelve adorable otter images splish and splash across your desktop […]

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Vivo Nex 3 will have support for 5G and 120W fast charging, suggests new leak

Vivo's upcoming flagship, the Vivo Nex 3 has already gained significant mindshare well before the launch, thanks to multiple leaks that gave us a glimpse of what the smartphone looks like. Aside from the looks of the smartphone, previous leaks also claimed that the Vivo Nex 3 is likely to have over 100 percent screen-to-body […]

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A Fortnite x Borderlands crossover is here

Ahead of Borderlands 3's release on September 13th, Epic and Gearbox have teamed up in order to bring a taste of Pandora to Fortnite. The crossover comes in the form of a Rift Zone, similar to the recently revamped Tilted Town. A chunk of the map has been transformed into an area of the Pandoran […]

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Mario Kart Tour set to race onto mobile devices next month

Mario Kart Tour will be zooming onto Android and iOS devices next month, arriving in style on the 25th of September, 2019. In Mario Kart Tour, players can race around the world in courses inspired by real-world locations alongside favourites from the iconic Mario Kart series. The mobile game will follow in the footsteps of […]

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Lenovo announces updated ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga with 10th gen Intel processors

Lenovo today announced next generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga devices. The main highlight of this generation is the new 10th Gen Intel Core processors which offers improved performance and battery life. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Full HD models can now offer up to 18 hours of battery life. […]

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Microsoft announce Azure-Location of Things collaboration

Microsoft has just announced its cross Azure-IoT collaboration, which will enable Azure IoT customers to implement IoT spatial analytics using Azure Maps, thereby simplifying the use of location and spatial intelligence used in conjunction with IoT messaging. Azure Maps will now provide geographic context and insights based on IoT information; for example, a geofence based […]

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Ashen drops Xbox and Epic exclusivity, coming soon to everything

ID@Xbox souls-like Ashen will no longer be exclusive to both Xbox and Epic Store platforms. On December 9th, the intriguing title will shed all of its exclusivity deals before releasingu on pretty much every platform under the sun. PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam and GOG will all see the release of this AA souls-like. Launching […]

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Deal Alert: Get 33% discount on Disney+ annual subscription

Disney's upcoming video streaming service Disney+ costs only $6.99 per month. Unlike Netflix, Disney will allow 4 simutaneous 4K HDR streams and up to 7 profiles for every Disney+ account. On Netflix, you have to pay $15.99/month for a similar plan. Disney yesterday announced another offer through which you can get 33% discount on annual […]

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You might see Huawei P30 smartphone in a new color variant at IFA 2019

Huawei is going to have a very busy schedule at this years' IFA, which is the biggest tech show in Europe, as the company is expected to showcase a lot of latest consumer tech offerings. Aside from the HiSilicon Kirin 990, and Huawei Mate 30 Pro, it's expected that the Chinese tech giant will also […]

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Google makes changes to the new tab context menu in the latest Canary update

Google has rolled out a new update for Chrome Canary and it comes with a couple of changes to the new tab context menu. The changes were long overdue as Google stated in the past that no one actually uses close tab option and others inside the new tab context menu. Following up on that, […]

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Instagram is working on a messaging app called Threads to take on Snapchat

Instagram already allows direct messaging between users. According to the latest report by The Verge, Instagram is now developing a standalone messaging app called Threads which will act as a companion app for main Instagram app. Unlike Facebook Messenger app, Threads is meant to be used among close group of people. Along with regular text, […]

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Xbox Events app appears on Microsoft Store and Google Play

Microsoft has just shadow-launched an all-new application for Xbox fans: Xbox Events. The application, available now on iOS, Google Play and the Microsoft Store, will help Xbox fans who are attending Xbox-themed events. Whether that's Microsoft's very own XO19 this year in London or events like Gamescom or EGX, this new app will give Xbox fans […]

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Microsoft Whiteboard app for Windows 10 updated with new features

Microsoft has pushed a new update to the Whiteboard app for Windows 10. Taking the app to version 19.10811.4057.0, the new update brings a couple of new features and bug fixes. Talking about the new features, the Whiteboard for Windows 10 now has a full-height side panel for the people picker, this will be helpful […]

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Latest update to Microsoft Outlook for Android adds S Pen support, new Splash-screen and more

Microsoft has pushed an update to Outlook app for Android. The new update brings exciting new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Talking about the new features, the app now supports Samsung's S Pen; you'll be able to use the pen to switch to Mail, Attachments, etc. Beyond that, the update introduced a new Splash […]

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Microsoft close to releasing a new Edge Insider Extension

In April, as part of the move to the Chromium engine,  Microsoft removed the Microsoft Edge Insider extension from the Microsoft store. The Microsoft Edge Insider extension was developed for all those who want to stay up to date about the Edge development. The extension brought the latest Microsoft Edge Announcements, Features, Known Issues, Fixed issues […]

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Vivo ‘leaks’ video of the Vivo Nex 3 with its waterfall screen

Vivo has already leaked pictures of the Vivo Nex 3, and today they have posted a video which briefly shows of the device in various real-life settings. Vivo posted the video on Weibo, and in the caption suggests the device will be bringing 5G to locations all over the world. Vivo had earlier posted drawings […]

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Microsoft pushes Windows 10 19H2 Build18363.327 to the Release Preview Ring

After a long delay, Microsoft finally pushed out a new build to the Release Preview Ring. For around 10% of Windows 10 Insiders on the Release Preview Ring Microsoft is offering a version 1909 update available for those Insiders who Check for Updates in Settings. After they install the update, their OS will be updated […]

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New phishing attack threatens all the Instagram users

Phishing attacks are a common way of getting someone's credentials without them knowing about it. If you don't know, phishing attacks involve an attacker using a look-alike page of a website to trick the victim into entering their credentials thinking they are typing it on the actual website. However, the new attack is a little […]

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Here’s how your company can get 1 year free extended support for Windows 7

With the end-of-support date for Windows 7 coming early next year, Microsoft offered extended support to businesses for 3 years for $25/year, doubling each year.  Now, a new promotion has been mentioned in Microsoft's support documentation. In the document, businesses with an active Windows 10 E5, Microsoft 365 E5 or Microsoft 365 E5 Security subscription, […]

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You will soon be able to “Schedule Tweet” in Twitter PWA

Twitter is currently working on plenty of new features such as ways to protect Twitter trolls and hate speech, tracking conversations. And as per the reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, the list of features that Twitter is currently working just got longer as the social media giant has started working on yet another important new […]

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Report: Apple was working on Walkie-Talkie feature for iPhone

Apple Watch already has a Walkie-Talkie app which allows you to get in touch with others with just a tap. However, it requires internet like any other voice service. Today, The Information reported that Apple was working on a Walkie-Talkie feature for iPhone that will allow users to communicate even without an internet connection. Apple's […]

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Mixer update requires new streamers to sign up with Microsoft account; chat moderation improved

With Microsoft's acquisition of Ninja to their video game streaming platform Mixer, the company has worked hard to provide the service with a host of new features. In this new update, Microsoft is combating bot spam with a new validation method called Streamer Review. The goal of this new validation system is to monitor new […]

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