In the mid-2010s, we saw the rise of VoIP software—with Discord in particular taking this market by storm. Originally intended to be for gamers, it has evolved to be more than a gaming lounge; you can find a community for every facet of life imaginable. However, Discord still has its flaws—and here are five reasons
Twitter is rolling out a new feature for iOS app users, enabling users to search through a specific profile’s tweets. The new search button is showing up for individual profile pages, enabling users to search for tweets of a specific account only. This feature has been spotted on the latest version of iOS. The site,
Xiaomi on Friday, November 5 announced a new technology called the Loop LiquidCool that is says will ensure efficient cooling of smartphone processors. The heat dissipation method introduced by the Chinese smartphone giant is claimed to separate hot air and cooling liquid circulations that lower heat convention issues on mobile phones. Inspired by cooling systems
Asus Vivobook 13 Slate 2-in-1 has gone official. The hybrid device has a detachable keyboard and an OLED touchscreen display. It is powered by the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor and supports the Asus Pen 2.0 stylus that can be stored in a magnetic pen holder. Asus Vivobook 13 Slate has two cameras — one
With the hundreds of different options for crypto storage, it’s hard to figure out which specific wallet is right for you. If you’re a fan of physical wallets, then a hardware wallet might be a good option. But there are many elements to a crypto hardware wallet, and it’s important to know about these before
The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared a stunning wide image of one of the biggest impact basins in the Solar System, located on Mars. Hellas, with a diameter of 1,430 miles (2,300km) and a depth of over 4.3 miles (7km), is believed to have formed between 3.8 billion and 4.1 billion years ago after
When you power on your computer, one major thing happens even before you see anything on the screen. It is called the power-on self-test (POST). Essentially, POST checks if all the components in your computer are working as they should. This includes input devices, RAM, CPU, motherboard, and graphics card. Your OS loads after all
Moto E30 has been launched as the latest budget phone from Motorola. The new handset is quite similar to the Moto E40 that the Lenovo-owned company launched in markets including India and Europe last month. This means that you are getting a hole-punch display design, triple rear cameras, and a massive 5,000mAh battery. However, on
When it comes to upgrading your computer, there are few investments you can make that are better than a dedicated graphics card—especially when you’re playing demanding games or editing video. Unfortunately, realistic 3D graphics and advanced video renderings aren’t cheap. But buying a new graphics card isn’t a straightforward process. However, if you know these
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on images have leaked online. The live images suggest that the new Samsung flagship could include S Pen support. The Galaxy S22 Ultra also appears to have curved display — similar to the top-end Galaxy Note models. A tipster on Twitter has suggested that the display of the unannounced Galaxy S22
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes
Twitter temporarily disabled the Trends feature in Ethiopia to make sure that the platform cannot be used to instigate violence in the conflict-torn country, the social media said on Saturday. On Thursday, the Ethiopian parliament declared a six-month state of emergency throughout the country to protect the population from the rebels of the Popular Front
Instagram and Twitter have finally made up, which means you can view previews of Instagram posts when they’re shared on Twitter. That’s because Instagram has relented and allowed Instagram posts to be previewed in a tweet, instead of just a link to the post. So, why are Twitter and Instagram allowing these previews again? Keep
iPhone X with a USB Type-C port is up for auction on eBay. The modified iPhone X developed by a student named Ken Pillonel is listed on the e-commerce site with the title ‘world’s first USB C iPhone’. The modified Apple device supports charging and data transfers. At the time of writing, the device had
WhatsApp has started rolling out its anticipated multi-device support for a large number of users on both Android and iOS to let them use their account on secondary devices, without requiring their phones to be connected to the Internet. Users can leverage the new feature to connect WhatsApp on up to four devices simultaneously to
Intel has confirmed that over 50 games are facing issues on PCs based on its 12th-generation Core processors due to incompatibility with certain Digital Rights Management (DRM) software. The list of games that are being affected as a result of the DRM problem includes Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry Primal, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
With the increasing popularity of blockchain technology, it can be difficult to keep up with the continued new developments and launches within the industry. A key player in the cryptocurrency exchange field is Binance, a company that has launched two separate blockchains over the past few years: Binance Chain and Binance Smart Chain. But what
Ducati has unveiled the Pro-III electric scooter, touting the newest micro-mobility offering is its “most technically advanced.” Ducati Pro-III is equipped with a token that allows the owner to start the vehicle simply by bringing it close to the display. This, Ducati says, ensures the vehicle is only used by the person who has the
Around the world, ebook sales continue to increase at a rapid rate. Because so many of us are turning to digital content, it is more important than ever to make sure your ebook reader meets your needs. In this article, we’ll help you decide whether to buy an Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook.
Square reported a nearly 60 percent rise in third-quarter gross profit on Thursday, fueled by a jump in Bitcoin transactions on its peer-to-peer payment service Cash App. The payments firm, which is acquiring buy now, pay later pioneer Afterpay for $29 billion (roughly Rs. 2,15,282 crore), posted gross profit of $1.13 billion (roughly Rs. 8,388
There are lots of ways to make money on the internet, but some ways are more rewarding than others. Microwork is but one of these ways to earn some income, and people around the world use it to earn some cash. But what is microwork, and is it worth your time and effort? What Is
Amitabh Bachchan emerged as one of the first major Indian celebrities to announce his series of non-fungible token (NFT) earlier this year. Excited fans of the Bollywood actor purchased digital collectibles from his NFT series for a total amount of $966,000 (approximately Rs. 7.18 crore). The items in Bachchan’s series included a recital of his
DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine have been unveiled as the latest drones from the Chinese company. The new Mavic models come as the successors to the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom that both were launched back in 2018. Both Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine share the same design with omnidirectional
Twitter Spaces is getting a new feature that allows everybody to listen to Spaces audio via direct links. With the latest feature, users can share direct links to their Spaces with others, and the invitees can attend the audio session via the Web without being logged into the platform. With the new update, people without
Harassment and hate of any kind are strictly prohibited on Twitch. This includes offensive messages, hate attacks through raids, and malicious follows. Although the platform has done a lot to try and prevent these things from happening to its creators, some haters will still slip through the cracks. To increase safety for creators, Twitch has
WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and other Facebook apps have started showing the company’s new ‘Meta’ branding on both Android and iOS devices. The update comes a week after Facebook announced that it is changing its company’s name to Meta. The renaming is aimed at going beyond traditional social media and better reflecting the company’s ongoing investment
JioPhone Next has now gone on sale in India after much anticipation. The new 4G phone that has been developed in collaboration between Jio and Google is claimed to be the most affordable smartphone thanks to its upfront cost of Rs. 1,999. However, that’s just the first instalment — the JioPhone Next price in India
Windows 11 features including Snipping Tool as well as touch keyboard, voice typing, and emoji panel are not available for use for some users due to an expired certificate, Microsoft has informed through a support document. The Redmond company has patched the issue to some extent by releasing an optional update. However, it is yet
Netflix’s Korean-language show Squid Game is so popular that, for a brief period, it inspired a cryptocurrency called “Squid.” After launching on October 20, 2021, the Squid cryptocurrency blasted to the top of the crypto ranks. Everyone was suddenly talking about it as the hot new kid on the blockchain. But then, the tables suddenly
Activision Blizzard co-leader Jen Oneal on Tuesday decided to step down from her role, giving full control to Mike Ybarra and the videogame publisher put off the launch of two much-awaited titles, sending its shares down 10 percent. Ybarra said the delay in the rollout of Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV was due to the leadership change,