Pokemon Go, if you aren’t already aware, is a game that is built around the idea of making people go out to have some physical exercise and meet other people while trying to catch Pokemon. But going out for a Pokemon raid these days – when people across the world are self-isolating and staying at
Month: March 2020
Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3XL are officially history, at least in the US. Google has officially discontinued the Google Pixel 3 and the Google Pixel 3XL smartphones, the company’s flagship phones from 2018. The search giant has reportedly confirmed the development to an online publication after the two phones were found to be
The FCC unanimously passed a new set of rules today that will require wireless carriers to implement an tech framework to combat robocalls. Called STIR/SHAKEN, and dithered over for years by the carriers, the protocol will be required to be put in place by summer of 2021. Robocalls have grown from vexation to serious problem
Now that a lot of people are working from home due to lockdowns brought about thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, it becomes even more important to prevent eye strain. Commercial office spaces tend to have better furniture and lighting than your makeshift work-from-home setup and that can contribute significantly to increasing eye strain. However, there
Huawei warned on Tuesday that 2020 would be its most difficult year yet due to American trade restrictions which dealt a blow to its overseas sales in 2019, and predicted the Chinese government would retaliate against the United States. The world’s largest maker of telecoms equipment issued the warning as it reported its weakest annual
Nintendo is reportedly working on remasters for most of Super Mario’s 35-year back catalogue for the Nintendo Switch, as part of the 35th anniversary celebration for Super Mario Bros. The company will reveal its plans for these releases at an event that will mark the 35-year milestone. The remasters include 1997’s Super Mario 64, 2002’s
Marriott International on Tuesday announced a data breach incident that could have put the data of up to 5.2 million guests at risk. The company believed that the hack began in January this year. To notify some of its customers, Marriott sent an email containing a notice that explains about the scope of the issue.
Last fall, Spotify debuted a standalone Kids application, aimed at bringing kid-friendly music and stories to Spotify Premium Family subscribers, initially in Ireland. Today, that app is being made available broadly in the U.S. Canada and France, the company announced on Tuesday. The Kids app is still considered a “beta” as it arrives in these
Most people don’t think much about the keyboard of their computer. But as something you use every day it can really make a difference to how your computer feels when you interact with it. Many serious tech geeks love mechanical keyboards. This type of keyboard is more expensive than a regular keyboard, but gamers and
Honor Play 9A has been announced in China and it is a part of the budget smartphone segment. The smartphone boasts of a large 5,000mAh battery and the company states that one charge will last for three days. It has a dual rear camera setup, a notched selfie shooter, and a sleek design. It is
A couple of weeks ago, we tested the Sony A6600, which is the company’s latest flagship APS-C mirrorless camera. Now, it’s time to take a closer look at the A6100, which is its entry-level sibling. The A6100 was launched alongside the A6600 and shares a lot of the premium features found in Sony’s flagship model,
The number of people using Microsoft’s Skype video calling system has surged by 70 percent in a month to 40 million people presently, as more individuals stay home due to the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Monday. Skype-to-Skype calling minutes jumped 220 percent from a month earlier, the company said in a blog post. Microsoft added that
Reddit now officially supports Polls, with the social media platform rolling them out as a new type of post. This means that you can create a Poll on Reddit without needing to use a third-party service to do so. And the Poll can be about (almost) anything. You have always been able to post a
YouTube had last week reduced its default video quality to standard definition (SD) on mobile networks over growing Internet bandwidth concerns, as the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic has restricted everyone indoors. With people at home almost globally, there has been a significant surge in Internet usage, raising concerns about networks slowing down
Microsoft 365, the suite that was initially aimed at enterprise users and was available with a bunch of services including Office 365, is expanding further and reaching end consumers. The Redmond company on Monday announced that starting April 21, Office 365 will become Microsoft 365. This means that the customers who previously used Office 365
Twitch is the leading live-streaming site for games. Millions of people tune in to see others play games like League of Legends and Fortnite. Although people also stream other things, games are the dominant broadcast choice. While you can use Twitch for free, if you want to support a favorite broadcaster then you can buy
Apple Watch Series 6 is rumoured to come out in June this year but several leaks before the launch are indicating a host of features that might be included to the speculated Apple device. A new report has suggested that the Apple Watch Series 6 will come with features including blood oxygen detector and Touch
Smartphones are one of the most used gadgets for everyone. Given how many surfaces and body parts a smartphone touches within a day, it also makes a smartphone the most exposed gadget to germs and viruses. Given the spread of the novel coronavirus or the COVID-19 disease, there have been concerns about smartphones being exposed
Facebook Messenger could soon automatically tell your closest friends you’re at the gym, driving, or in Tokyo. Messenger has been spotted prototyping a ported version of the Instagram close friends-only Threads app’s Auto Status option that launched in October. The unreleased Messenger feature would use your location, accelerometer, and battery life to determine what you’re
Moving data from one computer to another is easy when you have USB storage, and even easier when you can access said storage remotely. TeamViewer is a simple solution that lets you grab files from external USB drives no matter where you are, whether you’re across the office or on the other side of the
Ever since the Indian government imposed a fresh 21-day lockdown to contain the coronavirus, the sale and servicing of information and communications technology (ICT) products such as phones and tablets have been halted in the country. This is because these products are not in the list of essential items and services that will be accessible
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn reported a 23.7 percent fall in profit in the last three months of 2019 on Monday as it braces for the impact from the coronavirus pandemic that has hit demand from key customers such as Apple. Foxconn, which assembles iPhones at factories in China, reported net profit of TWD 47.76 billion ($1.6
Amazon.com is offering higher pay to recruit its own warehouse employees to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries amid rising demand and a worker shortage, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters. This move, known as labour sharing, highlights how the e-commerce giant is reallocating some of its vast workforce to handle a spike
Turbo Systems, a three-year old, no-code mobile app startup, announced today it has brought on industry veteran Jen Grant to be CEO. Grant, who was previously vice president of marketing at Box and chief marketing officer at Elastic and Looker, brings more than 15 years of tech company experience to the young startup. She says
While the second half of Rick and Morty season 4 still doesn’t have a release date, its US broadcaster Adult Swim gave us a surprise short film over the weekend called “Samurai & Shogun”, which as you can expect, gives a Japanese-themed makeover to Rick and Morty. In addition to their respective roles — Rick
Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social network’s rules. The far-right leader had posted several videos in which he flouted his government’s social distancing guidelines by mixing with supporters on the streets
When used correctly, Instagram can become a great educational asset rather than an unhelpful distraction. If you use Instagram a lot, why not make the most of it? Especially if you’re a student. Advertisement To get more out of Instagram you need to find the right people to follow. Depending on your interests, that may
As the novel coronavirus continues to paralyse the overall tech industry, companies that specialise in providing video calling services appear to be thriving. With more people opting to stay indoors to curb the spread of the pandemic, video calling apps have come to rescue as they enable citizens to stay in touch with their workplaces,
Mi 10 Lite 5G has been launched as the most affordable 5G smartphone by Xiaomi. The new model comes with a waterdrop-style display notch. This is unlike the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro phones, both of which pack a hole-punch display design. However, similar to its higher-end siblings, the Mi 10 Lite 5G comes
Realme X2 has started receiving Realme UI based on Android 10. The new update is rolling out in batches and is available for users who have the version A.19 on their Realme X2 unit. The update includes an optimised Smart Sidebar, and it also brings features such as 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture support. Realme has also
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