Paying bills is hardly a fun thing. So I think it’s safe to say that any technology that can make the process easier is welcome by all. Papaya is a Los Angeles-based startup with a mission to do just that. It has developed technology to give people a way to pay bills outside of traditional
2021 has been a lot like 2020 — we spent most of the year indoors, and just as the world has started to open up, it feels like we might be immersed back into it thanks to the Omicron variant. And that means, just like last year, we have come to rely on gadgets and
Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is a highly influential yet controversial figure and a very accomplished businessman and engineer. His name has popped up in news headlines for pretty much the entire stretch of this year (and not always for a good reason), and this time, it’s because Time magazine has named him
PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers will get three new colourways, set to go on sale in January 2022. Earlier this year, Sony had announced the new colour options for its DualSense controller, inspired by the galaxy. While the new colour options for the DualSense controller will be available globally, the company has also announced new PS5
Vivo S12 series, the new smartphone lineup from the Chinese smartphone maker which includes two models — Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro, will debut on December 22 in the home market. Ahead of the online launch, a fresh leak has tipped the key specifications as well pricing details of the Vivo S12 Pro. The
Kenyan startup Wowzi has secured new funding to expand the reach of its platform, which turns social media users into brand influencers, to West and Southern Africa — as it taps the increasing usage of social sites across the continent driven by the proliferation of smartphones and a deepening internet penetration. Wowzi, which connects social
External graphics processing units (eGPUs) sound great. You can get desktop-quality graphics on a laptop, which means you only need one computer for portability and high-level gaming. But do they stand up against internal GPUs? Is it worth dropping a few hundred bucks on a dock? How much performance can you really expect? Unfortunately, expectations
Apple has released iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod Software Version 15.2 for compatible devices. The common feature that all these new updates bring to users is the addition of Apple Music Voice Plan support that allows access to Apple Music using Siri. The latest iOS, iPadOS, and
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s developer Ubisoft has announced the next major expansion for the game. The downloadable content (DLC) expansion pack — Dawn of Ragnarök — will be available to purchase separately. The latest DLC marks the second year of the game’s post-launch support. Additionally, Ubisoft has also announced Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories featuring characters Eivor
Huawei P50 Pocket foldable smartphone is set to launch on December 23, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Huawei’s upcoming handset could come in two colour options, based on the teaser shared by the company today. While Huawei is yet to officially announce details including the smartphone’s specifications, the teaser suggests it could come with a
Kodak 7XPRO TV series has been launched in India, and the new 4K smart TV models are set to go on sale during the upcoming Flipkart Big Saving Days sale on December 15. The company has launched three new 4K smart TV models as part of its 7XPRO series, which are manufactured in the country.
Snapchat parent Snap on Tuesday announced that it had paid over $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) to more than 12,000 creators developing content for Spotlight globally over the past year. The Spotlight feature was launched last year as an in-app competitor against TikTok and Instagram’s Reels. It allows Snapchat users to create short videos
Twitter is a rich resource for social data. It’s also a great way to find some interesting content, or just stay up-to-date with what your friends are doing. Most of us search for tweets on Twitter by using keywords and hashtags, but did you know you can also search for tweets using other parameters like
iPhone 14 Pro models will come with a triple rear camera setup that will have an upgraded 48-megapixel wide-angle shooter and a 12-megapixel each ultra-wide and telephoto camera, according to a market analyst. The Pro models in the lineup are also speculated to have 8GB of RAM. The iPhone 14 lineup is expected to have
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced the rollout of an ability to let you preview your voice messages before sending them to your contacts. The update essentially helps you listen to your voice message and see if the audio is fine for sharing over the instant messaging app. If it’s not, you can discard your voice message
Chinese smartphone giant Oppo revealed its first in-house chipset at its annual innovation event hosted in Shenzhen on Tuesday. The MariSilicon X chip announced — named after the Mariana Trench — is a neural processing unit that aims to boost photo and video performance through machine learning. The move adds Oppo to a list of smartphone
There are already a number of ways to gift cryptocurrencies, but today Cash App will make doing so simpler with a new feature rolling out to its peer-to-peer payments app. The app, owned by Block (the company formerly known as Square) will now allow users in the U.S. to send bitcoin, as well as traditional
A slow internet connection can be tortuous. But if you’re limited by your internet service provider’s speed, what options do you have for a better browsing experience? Channel bonding may be the answer. Can You Use Multiple Internet Connections? Your internet speed is typically limited by your area. Therefore, your service provider will need to
Oppo Air Glass assisted reality smart glass and MariSilicon X dedicated imaging neural processing unit (NPU) have been launched on the first day of Oppo Inno Day annual event in China. The glass is lightweight and features a single-glass design. It is fitted with a custom projector and has a Sapphire Crystal Glass protection on
PUBG: New State was set to receive a major update on December 9, which has since been postponed. According to the game developer, Krafton, the update had to be put on hold due to delays with the app review. Now, through its official blog, Krafton has announced that PUBG: New State players will be receiving
Snapchat parent Snap on Tuesday announced that it had paid over $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) to more than 12,000 creators developing content for Spotlight globally over the past year. The Spotlight feature was launched last year as an in-app competitor against TikTok and Instagram’s Reels. It allows Snapchat users to create short videos
In their first public comments on its strategy for tapping into the “metaverse,” Intel executives said the firm is working on software that will help laptops tap into computing power from other devices, including chips from its rivals. While the definition of “metaverse” is broad, it generally refers to immersive virtual worlds that will be
Cryptocurrencies can take many forms. You probably know all about Bitcoin, which acts as both payment and a store of value, and Ethereum, which you can use to pay for goods, but is also a platform for other projects. But another type of cryptocurrency works more of a reward system. These cryptos, known as cryptocurrency
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 11 Final Snow has been announced, bringing the latest season of the popular battle royale shooter to Android and iOS smartphones. The new season will arrive on December 16 and will bring a winter-themed update in time for the holiday season. In addition to 50 new Battle Pass tier rewards,
Vivo has officially announced a December 22 launch date of the Vivo S12 series for the Chinese market. The company has also opened the reservations for the anticipated lineup, which may comprise two models — Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro. However, the official teaser shared by Vivo on its Chinese website does not reveal
A women-led startup called Honeycomb is launching its private social app for families, backed by $4 million in seed funding led by Peter Boyce at Stellation Capital. Now out of private beta, the app offers families a way to curate and share their favorite moments and memories via their smartphone as an alternative to using
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has been part of leaks and rumours for quite a while now. Now, specifications, renders, and price details of the tablet have been leaked online through multiple reports. The new tablet from the South Korean tech giant is expected to debut with the Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 moniker. The tablet is
Gifts are the perfect way to make your loved ones feel appreciated on a holiday or their birthday, or maybe to congratulate them on a recent achievement. But choosing the right gift can be a tricky task. From finding something occasion-appropriate to actually gifting a friend or family member something they’d want, finding the right
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer is here — in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. As promised, on Wednesday evening, Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer for the third Fantastic Beasts movie that will introduce new magical communities from Bhutan, China, and Germany — in addition to giving us a lot more of
With so many new televisions having built-in smart capabilities even in the budget segment, you’d think there isn’t much need for a streaming device anymore. However, a lot of people are still using old non-smart televisions, smart TVs with limited capabilities, or a smart interface that doesn’t quite work as well as it used to.