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05-05-18, 08:45
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! After Facebook-CA data scandal became public, the company’s CEO and COO took turns to do some damage control . While doing so, they underlined the fact that Facebook’s basic operating model is advertising-based. In other words, to make Facebook accessible to most of the people, it must remain free and supported […]The post Facebook Is Actively Looking Into Launching A Paid Version: Report appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Is The Great GPU Crisis Coming To An End?
For the greater part of 2017, and now well into 2018, GPUs have been selling for far more than their manufacturer suggested prices. Often times, we see GPUs selling for 50% more than the MSRP. This has been due to the, widely documented, pillaging of GPU stocks by cryptocurrency mining farms and warehouses. This looks […]The post Is The Great GPU Crisis Coming To An End? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Microsoft Build 2018: What To Expect At The Big Event?
About three days are left for Microsoft to kick off their annual 3-day developer conference Build 2018 on May 7 through May 9 in Seattle. The conference is going to clash with Google I/O which will start on May 8 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Microsoft has had a strategic shift since Satya […]The post Microsoft Build 2018: What To Expect At The Big Event? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic” Daily Builds Available: 7 Expected Features And Release Date
In late April, Canonical released the final stable release of Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver. As it’s an LTS release, it’s of greater importance than other Ubuntu releases with nine-month support cycle. 18.04’s release also meant that the work on the next release has started. Let’s tell you what we know about the next Ubuntu release: […]The post Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic” Daily Builds Available: 7 Expected Features And Release Date appeared first on Fossbytes.

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MIT Researchers Programmed Water Droplets To Create ‘Calm’ Computer Interface
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! MIT researchers are working on a technology that turns water droplets into programmable and interactive tools for information manipulation and human interaction. The “Programmable Droplets” project is being led by researcher Udayan Umapathi and professor Hiroshi Ishii from MIT’s Tangible Media Group. “If you think about it, as we walk in […]The post MIT Researchers Programmed Water Droplets To Create ‘Calm’ Computer Interface appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Windows 10 Is Getting The Modern Snipping Tool You’ve Always Wanted
The built-in snipping tool in Windows 10 does its job quite well. A while ago Microsoft also updated the tool to add more features. What I like the most is the Window mode is that it can be used to capture the screenshot of an app while keeping tabs on the file size. Still, a […]The post Windows 10 Is Getting The Modern Snipping Tool You’ve Always Wanted appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Google Chrome Now Mutes Annoying Autoplay Videos Based On Your Browsing Habits
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Google is rolling out a new update in its latest version of Chrome which will stop websites from automatically playing sound. This means you can browse peacefully in Chrome 66 without audio randomly blaring out of your speakers. The new update will bring this change gradually in a personalized way […]The post Google Chrome Now Mutes Annoying Autoplay Videos Based On Your Browsing Habits appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Did Thanos Kill You In Avengers: Infinity War? Visit This Website And Find Out
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Avengers: Infinity War Avengers: Infinity War is breaking box office records all across the world. I’m assuming that you’ve already watched the movie and had your share of shock-filled disbelief watching your favorite superheroes turning into ash and dust. What if you were in the same Marvel Cinematic Universe? Did Thanos […]The post Did Thanos Kill You In Avengers: Infinity War? Visit This Website And Find Out appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Twitter Wants 336 Million Users To Change Passwords, Bug Exposed Them In Plain Text
The microblogging site Twitter is advising its 336 million users to change their account passwords immediately. The reason, a bug in their system exposed the passwords in plain text. According to a blog post, the bug (now fixed) existed in the hashing process that is used to secure account passwords by turning them into random […]The post Twitter Wants 336 Million Users To Change Passwords, Bug Exposed Them In Plain Text appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Known Problems And Their Fixes
Not even a week has passed since Microsoft released Windows 10 April 2018 Update to their customers around the globe. Early adopters have started to report some Windows problems as they get their hands-on the feature update. The Windows 10 version 1803 issues known so far range across hardware and software. A popular among them […]The post Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Known Problems And Their Fixes appeared first on Fossbytes.

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08-05-18, 08:55
Google I/O 2018 is just around the corner, so brace yourself for a slew of Google news. Like every year, we can expect major announcements for the latest Android version, Google’s new software, and updates for the existing products. The annual developer conference will kick off at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California on 8th […]The post 8 Biggest Things We Expect To See This Year At Google I/O 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Almost Dead Kinect Takes Rebirth As Project Kinect For Azure
It was October 2017 when Microsoft pulled the plug on their not-so-successful Kinect sensor meant to complement the Xbox line of gaming consoles. The sensor may have gone out of production, but it was known that the technology will live. The third generation of Kinect technology finds a home in the HoloLens headsets. It has now […]The post Almost Dead Kinect Takes Rebirth As Project Kinect For Azure appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools
At its Build 2018 developer conference, Microsoft is doubling down its continuous efforts in the AI and IoT field. It’s worth noting that these technologies are being pushed as one of the most important ones for developers. Along the similar lines, the company’s CEO Satya Nadella took the center stage and announced a new cloud […]The post Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Windows 10 Now Runs On 700 Million Devices
Microsoft has continued the ritual of announcing Windows 10 numbers at the Build 2018 developer conference. This year isn’t any different, and the company has managed to add another 100 million active devices. Now, over 700 million devices are running Windows 10. That’s a 200 million increase since the numbers announced at the previous Build […]The post Windows 10 Now Runs On 700 Million Devices appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Microsoft Announces IntelliCode: An AI-powered Tool To Improve Your Code Quality
If you are a developer, you must be knowing the context-aware code completion features that come in-built with many coding environments. They use different techniques to make sure that you get relevant suggestions and error detection while programming. IntelliSense is Microsoft’s implementation of code completion technique. Microsoft has now gone one step further and introduced […]The post Microsoft Announces IntelliCode: An AI-powered Tool To Improve Your Code Quality appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Top 13 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018
Short Bytes: Are you looking for some websites where you can download movies for free, legally? To answer this query, we are here with a list of top 13 free movie download websites where you can get some quality entertainment without paying any money. This list includes the likes of The Internet Archive, Pluto TV, […]The post Top 13 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Top 15 Best Free Data Recovery Software of 2018
Fossbytes brings you a list of the best data recovery software of 2018 which are completely free. These data recovery tools save a lot of hassles after we accidentally delete some important files or we do not take backups before formatting a hard drive. Using these free recovery programs, you can recover your data back […]The post Top 15 Best Free Data Recovery Software of 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.

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NASA: SpaceX Is Risking Lives With Its Rocket Technology
Fueling issue has become the cause of discord between the safety-obsessed space agency NASA and the daring company SpaceX led by Elon Musk, the eccentric tech entrepreneur. NASA advisers have warned SpaceX that its rocket propellant technology can put lives at risk. According to The Washington Post, Musk’s rocket company was looking for a way to make […]The post NASA: SpaceX Is Risking Lives With Its Rocket Technology appeared first on Fossbytes.

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How Facebook’s “Suggested Friends” Feature Helps ISIS Expand Its Terror Network
The social media companies like Facebook and Twitter have been repeatedly blamed for acting as a platform that can be exploited for spreading extremist propaganda. In a related development, the researchers have found that Facebook’s “suggested friends” feature has been used to introduce thousands of ISIS members to each other. It’s a well-known fact that […]The post How Facebook’s “Suggested Friends” Feature Helps ISIS Expand Its Terror Network appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Play Emoji Scavenger Hunt On Your Phone: Google’s Latest AI-based Fun Game
Time and again, Google has released fun little games for us, and this time it is back with another entertaining game that is based on artificial intelligence and emoji. The new game called Emoji Scavenger Hunt challenges you to find and take pictures of real versions of your favorite emojis. To advance further in the game, […]The post Play Emoji Scavenger Hunt On Your Phone: Google’s Latest AI-based Fun Game appeared first on Fossbytes.

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17-05-18, 09:21
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! When it comes to portable computers in the tablet form-factor, there’s no doubt that Apple’s iPad lineup has no competitor. However, it looks like the company’s long-time rival Microsoft is planning to release a low-cost iPad-killer. As per a report from Bloomberg, Microsoft’s efforts might realize in the second half […]The post Microsoft To Launch A Lower-cost iPad-killer: Report appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Yanny or Laurel Explained: Why Is This Audio Puzzle Breaking The Internet?
If you have checked your social media platform in the past one day, you might have come across the “Yanny or Laurel” debate that has split the internet into two. In case you haven’t, here is the audio file that has sparked an argument between netizens and people are freaking out: What do you hear?! […]The post Yanny or Laurel Explained: Why Is This Audio Puzzle Breaking The Internet? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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10 Best Sites To Read Free Books Online And Download Legally In 2018
There is no friend as loyal as a book” — Ernest Hemingway Apart from serving as a constant companion in solitude, books serve as food for the mind by stimulating our imagination and creativity. However, buying a new book each time can burn a hole in your pockets. Thankfully we have lots of free ebooks online, […]The post 10 Best Sites To Read Free Books Online And Download Legally In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Study Finds Students With Better Grades Are Equally Poor At Keeping Strong Passwords
A study conducted in a college situated in Philipines indicated that students who score higher grades are equally poor at keeping strong passwords as the students who bag lower grades. The research activity was based on the set new guidelines rolled out by National Institute of Standards and Technology to choose a secure password. In this […]The post Study Finds Students With Better Grades Are Equally Poor At Keeping Strong Passwords appeared first on Fossbytes.

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7 Important Facts From Facebook’s Latest Community Standards Report
In an attempt to justify and backup the Mark Zuckerberg’s claims of Facebook’s intense efforts to kibosh objectionable content, the tech giant released a Facebook Community Standards Enforcement Report. The maiden report spans across 81 pages and talks in detail about the metrics on enforcement on six different key areas namely graphic violence, adult nudity, […]The post 7 Important Facts From Facebook’s Latest Community Standards Report appeared first on Fossbytes.

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HTC “Exodus” Is A Blockchain Smartphone For Decentralized Apps And Security
Notch and AI aren’t the only buzzwords floating around the smartphone world as blockchain is surely looking like a future of smartphones to some manufacturer. Marking the first from an established smartphone company, HTC has officially announced that it’s working on a blockchain-powered smartphone. Named HTC Exodus, this Android smartphone will come with a universal […]The post HTC “Exodus” Is A Blockchain Smartphone For Decentralized Apps And Security appeared first on Fossbytes.

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How To Speed Up Windows Using ReadyBoost And USB Drive? Does It Still Work?
Microsoft first introduced the functionality to use a USB drive or SD card as a memory cache in Windows Vista in the form of a feature known as ReadyBoost. The feature was also inherited to Windows 7 and later versions, but with the ability to configure more than one USB drive for ReadyBoost. So, what […]The post How To Speed Up Windows Using ReadyBoost And USB Drive? Does It Still Work? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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John Carmack, Legendary Developer of Wolfenstein 3D And Doom, Reflects On His Relationship With Steve Jobs
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! John Carmack, the man behind some of the cult classic video games such as Wolfenstein 3D, Quake and Doom has reflected on his estranged yet reverent relationship with Steve Jobs in a Facebook post. In his post, Carmack regards Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs as his childhood heroes. He says […]The post John Carmack, Legendary Developer of Wolfenstein 3D And Doom, Reflects On His Relationship With Steve Jobs appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Endless OS 3.4 Released With New Features, Linux 4.15, And Phone Companion App
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Founded in 2011, Endless Mobile, Inc. develops Linux-based Endless OS and hardware running the same. The firm has recently shipped Endless OS 3.4, the latest and major release of the operating system. As it’s a big feature release, it goes without saying that Endless OS 3.4 comes with many changes […]The post Endless OS 3.4 Released With New Features, Linux 4.15, And Phone Companion App appeared first on Fossbytes.

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How To Connect Your Chromecast To Xbox One?
Switching connection between Chromecast (read: What is Chromecast?) and Xbox gaming console is quite an irritating task when your TV has limited number of HDMI ports available. These devices are meant to be connected all the time but what we do mostly is keep changing cables. Chromecast compatibility on Microsoft Xbox One is a serious advantage. You […]The post How To Connect Your Chromecast To Xbox One? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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20-05-18, 09:21
Recently, at Google I/O, the search giant announced many Gmail features that are meant to enhance your user experience. We have already told you about Confidential Mode and Smart Compose. Now, Gmail’s new feature comes to save the day when you are on vacation, but your inner workaholic is getting restless. Gmail Offline mode lets […] The post How To Turn On Gmail Offline Mode And Use Gmail Without Internet? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Google Drops “Don’t Be Evil” Motto From Its Code Of Conduct
In 2015, when Google reorganized itself under Alphabet, the new parent company drafted a new motto for itself — “Do the right thing.” However, Google’s own unofficial motto remained “Don’t be evil.” The company kept it as a part of the corporate code of conduct since 2000. In the latest development, Gizmodo has uncovered that […] The post Google Drops “Don’t Be Evil” Motto From Its Code Of Conduct appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Real-time Location Data Of Nearly All US Smartphone Users Exposed
A cell phone tracking service called LocationSmart has been reportedly leaking real-time location data on millions of mobile phone customers across North America. Exploiting a bug in its website, anyone could track the location of US cell phone users without obtaining their consent. This bug was spotted by Robert Xiao, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher, in […] The post Real-time Location Data Of Nearly All US Smartphone Users Exposed appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Now Stream PC Games On Your Smartphone Using Steam Link App
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Valve, creator of the famous gaming platform Steam, announced earlier that they would launch a Steam Link app for Android and iOS that will let users stream games from PC to mobile device. The beta version of the app has been launched and can be downloaded from the Google Play […] The post Now Stream PC Games On Your Smartphone Using Steam Link App appeared first on Fossbytes.

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“Android + Nintendo Switch?” — Wonder Is Making A Gaming Smartphone-Console Hybrid
Mysterious gaming startup Wonder has revealed some interesting details of its upcoming gaming hardware. Thanks to an early prototype obtained by The Verge, it’s now confirmed that Wonder is working on an Android-powered device focused on gaming. The device in question will be a lot more than an Android smartphone. It’ll ship with a software […] The post “Android + Nintendo Switch?” — Wonder Is Making A Gaming Smartphone-Console Hybrid appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability
In a bid to make gaming accessible to people suffering from motor disabilities, Microsoft has presented its new Xbox Adaptive Controller. It is considered as a significant breakthrough in the world of gaming as the controller is deemed to change the way games are played. This is the first controller that has been launched to cater […] The post Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Google Chrome To Drop ‘Secure’ Indicator From HTTPS Pages
Google announced on Thursday in an official blog post that the ‘Secure’ indicator on websites will be removed from September onwards. The move is followed by the gradual shift of web towards adopting HTTPS as the default safety protocol. Starting from Chrome version 69, which is set to release in September, websites working on HTTPS […] The post Google Chrome To Drop ‘Secure’ Indicator From HTTPS Pages appeared first on Fossbytes.

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‘Memory Transfer’ Performed By Scientists Between Two Snails
The concept of being able to transfer memories into another living being might seem a little far-fetched and inspired by a science fiction movie, but it’s not entirely impossible. A new study conducted by scientists at the University of California Los Angeles proves that it’s possible to transplant memories into another sentient being. They took one […] The post ‘Memory Transfer’ Performed By Scientists Between Two Snails appeared first on Fossbytes.

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AsteroidOS, An Open-source Wear OS Alternative, Launches First Stable Version
Capitalizing on the lack of an open source operating system for smartwatches, Florent Revest, a French computer science student, envisaged a project named AsteroidOS. After four years of extensive development and contribution in SDK from more than 100 contributors all over the world, AsteroidOS has launched its first stable version v1.0. Supported Hardware This Linux-based […] The post AsteroidOS, An Open-source Wear OS Alternative, Launches First Stable Version appeared first on Fossbytes.

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OnePlus 6 Launched; Features A 6.28-inch Screen With Notch And Full Glass Body
The highly-awaited OnePlus 6 has been launched by the Chinese company OnePlus. Latest of the segment, OnePlus 6 features a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display, a notorious notch and carries the price tag of $529 for the starting variant. The phone can be availed in three colors namely Mirror Black, Midnight Black and the limited edition […] The post OnePlus 6 Launched; Features A 6.28-inch Screen With Notch And Full Glass Body appeared first on Fossbytes.

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23-05-18, 09:30
After almost 18 years of Facebook’s existence, a number of groups focused on privacy and anti-monopoly are working hard to bring big changes to the company as an attempt to reduce the “scary amount of power” Facebook and Zuckerberg have. By sending a petition to the US Federal Trade Commission, the groups want to virtually […]The post Facebook Must Break — Privacy Groups Knock FTC’s Door appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Epic Games Unloads Prizes Worth $100 Million For Fortnite eSports Winners
The towering fame of Fortnite received another major boost today when Epic Games announced in a blog post that they would pool massive $100 million for Fortnite Esports tournament prize in the debut year of competitive play. The gigantic amount will be distributed amongst winners in the 2018/19 competitive season. This eye-popping prize money will simply […]The post Epic Games Unloads Prizes Worth $100 Million For Fortnite eSports Winners appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Terragraph Project: Qualcomm And Facebook Partner To Bring High-speed Urban Wi-Fi
Facebook announced in its 2016’s Annual Developer’s Conference that they are planning to bring High-Speed WiFi to densely populated areas. Now, Qualcomm has stepped up as a partner company to bring the project to reality. On Monday, Qualcomm announced that the Chipsets produced henceforth will feature the advanced Terragraph technology. The move aims to invite developers […]The post Terragraph Project: Qualcomm And Facebook Partner To Bring High-speed Urban Wi-Fi appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Google Sued For Secretly Collecting Data Of 4.4 Million iPhone Users
Google has been accused of “clandestine tracking” of 4.4 million iPhone users in the UK and is facing a lawsuit in the high court for as much as £3.2 billion. According to a report by The Guardian, Google usurped data from iPhone users through an exploit in the Safari browser. This loophole was found by a Ph.D. […]The post Google Sued For Secretly Collecting Data Of 4.4 Million iPhone Users appeared first on Fossbytes.

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New Variant Of Spectre And Meltdown CPU Flaw Found; Fix Affects Performance
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Very often a significant security flaw is followed by new derivatives of the same exploit. Following the widely popular Spectre and Meltdown speculative execution attacks, there were predictions that more flaws of similar nature will hit PC owners pretty soon. Variant 4 is the newest addition to this increasing list […]The post New Variant Of Spectre And Meltdown CPU Flaw Found; Fix Affects Performance appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Cancer Cells Could Be Killed By Graphene “Optical Stimulation”
Researchers at the University of California have stumbled upon something which can open up new avenues to explore in the field of drug screening, painkiller formulation, and cancer treatment. The material involved in the study is Graphene, a semi-metal composed of single layer of carbon atoms. It is one of the strongest material ever tested and an […]The post Cancer Cells Could Be Killed By Graphene “Optical Stimulation” appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Nvidia’s New Research Teaches Robots to Learn From Human
Nvidia has presented a new research work at International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) organized in Brisbane, Australia which involves teaching robots to learn from the tasks performed by Humans. Until now, robots were trained to perform a set of instructions for a fixed number of times in an environment isolated from the very […]The post Nvidia’s New Research Teaches Robots to Learn From Human appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Why Is My Facebook Android App Asking For “Superuser” Permission?
It looks like developers working at Facebook really love to live dangerously. The company knows how to violate the user trust and play loose and fast with data protection and user privacy. The recent Cambridge Analytica scandal is a perfect example of the same. In another shocking development, the company’s Facebook Android app was caught […]The post Why Is My Facebook Android App Asking For “Superuser” Permission? appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Teensafe, A Teen Phone Monitoring App, Leaks Thousands Of Apple ID Passwords
Teensafe is a monitoring app used by parents for keeping a check on the activities of their children. The app allows parents to access their child’s location, call history, messages, browsing history, and apps downloaded by them without their permission. In a recent discovery by a UK based security researcher named Robert Wiggins, the app […]The post Teensafe, A Teen Phone Monitoring App, Leaks Thousands Of Apple ID Passwords appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Tesla Starts Open Sourcing Some Software Code After Facing Criticism
Elon Musk might enjoy the status of most-talked-about celebrity in the technology world, but his company Tesla doesn’t have many admirers when it comes to open source and free software enthusiasts. The company is known to be using many GPL-licensed technologies that need Tesla to share the source code of their software. Contrary to its poor […]The post Tesla Starts Open Sourcing Some Software Code After Facing Criticism appeared first on Fossbytes.

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26-05-18, 09:45
A team of researchers at MIT has created a pill-sized ingestible sensor that is essentially a group of genetically engineered “bacteria on a chip” which can detect intestinal bleeding and diagnoses several diseases. A strain of E. coli bacteria was genetically modified to respond to the presence of a chemical compound called “heme” found in red blood […]The post MIT Researchers Create Ingestible “Bacteria On A Chip” To Monitor Your Guts appeared first on Fossbytes.

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YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service
After the announcement made last week, YouTube is about to start a war against the well-established music streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify. The Google-owned company has started rolling out their new YouTube Music subscription. Other than videos, many people use YouTube to listen to songs. In the past, YouTube has tried to address […]The post YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service appeared first on Fossbytes.

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10 Google Alternatives: Best Search Engines You Need To Use In 2018
Undoubtedly, Google is the most popular search engine out there, securing a whopping 90% market share of search engines worldwide. The search giant uses powerful and intelligent algorithms along with AI implementations that offer a seamless and personalized experience for users. But we all know that this ‘personalized experience’ comes at the cost of sharing our […]The post 10 Google Alternatives: Best Search Engines You Need To Use In 2018 appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk’s Views On AI: “We Shouldn’t Get Too Negative On This”
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! When it comes to the emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, which have the power to change the way we lead our lives, it’s good to know that eminent tech personalities are discussing AI’s impacts in public space. Just recently, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed his personal viewpoints on […]The post Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk’s Views On AI: “We Shouldn’t Get Too Negative On This” appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Firefox 63 To Block Cryptojackers With Advanced Tracking Protection
It has been reported by Bleeping Computer, a security blog, that Firefox 63 will be launched with an improved tracking protection system to ward off the threats and security concerns posed by in-browser miners. With the surge in incidents involving mining malware trying to use your CPU power to perform some CPU-intensive calculations for their […]The post Firefox 63 To Block Cryptojackers With Advanced Tracking Protection appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Apple Already Knew iPhone 6 Was More Likely To Bend Than Older Models
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! In 2014, soon after Apple released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, it became clear that there was some hardware problem with the device that was causing it to bend. Ultimately, #Bendgate became a hot topic and company decided to use 7000 series space-grade aluminum to ensure better strength. […]The post Apple Already Knew iPhone 6 Was More Likely To Bend Than Older Models appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Amazon Alexa Records Couple’s Personal Conversation And Sends It To A Contact
Now listen to Fossbytes stories! Another day, another stop in the ‘privacy breach’ journey of IoT. In a startling and alarming incident, a Portland, Oregon based woman named ‘Danielle’ has accused Amazon Alexa of recording her personal conversation with her husband and sending it to a contact without permission. As reported by local TV station […]The post Amazon Alexa Records Couple’s Personal Conversation And Sends It To A Contact appeared first on Fossbytes.

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PornHub Launches Free VPN Service, Who Needs Incognito Mode Now
For many people, there are specific reasons why they use the incognito mode or private mode in web browsers. But it’s a known fact that switching the incognito mode ‘ON’ doesn’t make one anonymous. That’s the reason many VPN services exist. The popular website Pornhub has also launched their VPN service called VPNHub. It allows […]The post PornHub Launches Free VPN Service, Who Needs Incognito Mode Now appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Coldest Place In The Universe Created By NASA And Shipped Into Space
Studying quantum behavior on Earth is quite a challenging task for scientists as the effects of quantum mechanics can be examined only when the temperature is near absolute zero. So NASA has built a device named Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) which can cool down atoms to a fraction of degree above absolute zero, that is the […]The post Coldest Place In The Universe Created By NASA And Shipped Into Space appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Battery Life Challenge: Edge Beats Chrome And Firefox After April Update
Microsoft has again uploaded a new YouTube video flaunting the capabilities of their home-baked web browser. The company has a habit of doing so after releasing a major Windows 10 update. According to the latest battery life test done after the April 2018 update, Edge can last around 98% longer than Mozilla Firefox, but it only […]The post Battery Life Challenge: Edge Beats Chrome And Firefox After April Update appeared first on Fossbytes.

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29-05-18, 09:50
It’s pretty annoying when someone interrupts when you’re in the middle of a YouTube video. You only realize after some moments that you’ve missed a few seconds or minutes and you need to rewind. Thankfully, a developer named Mattias Hemmingsson has created a Chrome extension called FacePause that helps you in such situations. It can […] The post FacePause: This Extension Pauses YouTube Automatically When You Look Away appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Google’s Pixel 3 XL To Get iPhone X-Like Notch, Leaked Image Reveals
We are still months away from the release of Google’s next-generation Pixel smartphones, but a couple of rumors about the phone’s design have been doing rounds off lately. The most recent one is a leaked picture of tempered glass screen protectors which is supposedly created for the upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. This image has […] The post Google’s Pixel 3 XL To Get iPhone X-Like Notch, Leaked Image Reveals appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Apple’s Leaked Project ‘Star’ Could Be A Touchscreen ARM MacBook With LTE
Always Connected PC is Microsoft’s slang that refers to Arm-powered computing devices with always-on internet connectivity without compromising the battery life. Credit goes to the rumors, Apple also hasn’t turned deaf ears to the world of ARM-based replacements for its fans. Apple is known to be working on a new Arm-based touchscreen device project dubbed Star. […] The post Apple’s Leaked Project ‘Star’ Could Be A Touchscreen ARM MacBook With LTE appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Microsoft’s Mysterious Surface Phone Is Coming Soon: First “Andromeda OS” Game Reveals
We have come across many rumors about Microsoft’s Surface Phone that reportedly runs on a special version of Windows 10 called “Andromeda OS.” Now an unreleased Windows 10 game has popped up which further confirms that the highly-anticipated Surface Phone’s release is getting near. It is a racing game called “Miami Heat,” and it supposedly […] The post Microsoft’s Mysterious Surface Phone Is Coming Soon: First “Andromeda OS” Game Reveals appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Google And Facebook Facing $8.8 Billion Lawsuits Under GDPR rules
Europe’s GDPR laws came into effect on May 25th, 2018 and within one day of enforcement, tech giants Google and Facebook were hit with multi-billion dollar lawsuits over coercing users into sharing personal data. The Austrian lawyer filed the lawsuit on behalf of unnamed individuals who were affected by products such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google’s […] The post Google And Facebook Facing $8.8 Billion Lawsuits Under GDPR rules appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Low-Priced Android Phones Shipped with Pre-installed ‘Cosiloon’ Malware, Says Avast
Are you thinking about settling for a cheaper Android phone? You might want to reconsider this decision. A study conducted by Avast Threat Labs reports that several Android devices are shipped with malware pre-installed on them. The report says that more than 100 countries, including the US, Russia, and the UK have been affected by the adware […] The post Low-Priced Android Phones Shipped with Pre-installed ‘Cosiloon’ Malware, Says Avast appeared first on Fossbytes.

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FBI: Reboot Your Router Now To Fight Malware That Affected 500,000 Routers
This week only, Cisco reported about the malware called VPNFilter which is assumed to have targeted around 500,000 routers to create a massive botnet. It’s believed that the malware, having a resemblance to BlackEnergy malware, could have its roots originating in Russia. The manufacturers of affected routers and other network-connected devices include brands like Linksys, […] The post FBI: Reboot Your Router Now To Fight Malware That Affected 500,000 Routers appeared first on Fossbytes.

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Jeff Bezos Will Do Whatever He Can To Colonize The Moon
Just like Elon Musk, the world richest man also has his own set of extraterrestrial dreams. Amazon CEO Jef Bezos spoke at the Space Development Conference in Los Angeles where he said that his company Blue Origin will work with NASA and European Space Agency to put humans on the moon, at least, start the […] The post Jeff Bezos Will Do Whatever He Can To Colonize The Moon appeared first on Fossbytes.

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YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service
After the announcement made last week, YouTube is about to start a war against the well-established music streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify. The Google-owned company has started rolling out their new YouTube Music subscription. Other than videos, many people use YouTube to listen to songs. In the past, YouTube has tried to address […] The post YouTube Music: 5 Things You Need To Know About New Service appeared first on Fossbytes.

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01-06-18, 09:57
Arm-based Windows laptops may deliver the battery backup users have always wanted. But their lack of performance still keeps them behind the offerings from company’s like Intel. For the Britsh company behind the Arm architecture, if things are done right, their silicon chip designs could achieve the same popularity for PCs as they have in […]
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What Is Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) Doing On My PC? Do I Need This Process?
In case, you spared some time to view the task manager you know that enormous load of stuff that runs on Windows. Just in a recent article, we told you about one such process called Svchost.exe. Possibly, you might have also bumped into something called Desktop Window Manager. So, let’s explore the same in detail. What […]
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Asus’s New Crypto Mining Motherboard H370 Supports 20 GPUs!
Last year with its B250 Mining expert, Asus made its intentions clear to penetrate deeper into cryptocurrency mining hardware industry. Once again, Asus has sent the world into a frenzy with its newly launched H370 Mining Master Motherboard which boasts the support for 20 graphics cards. In addition to it, the motherboard also allows users […]
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Man Uses Google Assistant To Fire A Gun
We have seen Google Assistant perform a variety of tasks ranging from simpler ones like turning on lights to scary ones where it can have a human-like conversation during phone calls. The latest addition to its capabilities is firing a gun. Alexander Reben is an artist who taught Assistant how to shoot a gun. Don’t […]
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Reddit Beats Facebook To Become The 3rd Most Popular Site In The US
The front page of the internet has now surpassed Facebook to become the third most popular site in the US. That’s according to the updated stats published by Amazon’s web analytics subsidiary Alexa. As per the Alexa data, which is updated every three months, a unique visitor on Reddit views around 9 pages and spends more […]
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OnePlus 6’s Face Unlock Can Be Fooled By A Photograph
Do you own a OnePlus 6 or planning to buy one? If yes, you might want to read this one. So apparently, the OnePlus 6’s face unlock method can be tricked by a photograph. A video posted by a Twitter user, shows the phone getting unlocked by a cutout picture of his face. What makes […]
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Qualcomm Debuts World’s First Dedicated Processor For AR VR Headsets
Qualcomm has announced the world’s first dedicated processor for AR, VR, and Mixed Reality devices. Known as Snapdragon XR1, the new platform is designed to offer high-quality XR (Extended Reality) experiences on mainstream devices. It’s also based on Qualcomm’s heterogeneous architecture, just like their chips for mobile devices, where work is divided between different co-processors […]
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Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Launches Kimbho Messaging App To Challenge WhatsApp: Download Here
After shocking the Indian smartphone owners by launching the “swadeshi” SIM card in partnership with BSNL, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has launched a messaging app named Kimbho. Kimbho has been created by Patanjali to compete with Facebook-owned WhatsApp. This desi app’s tagline is “Ab Bharat Bolega,” which translates into “Now India Will Speak” in English. Launching […]
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What To Expect From Apple WWDC 2018? — Biggest Rumours And Speculations
Apple fanboys and enthusiasts around the world are geared up for WWDC 2018. In the much-anticipated World Wide Developer’s Conference, Apple showcases its advancements in software and rolls out new technologies for developers to help them build applications around them. The event majorly focuses on software, but Apple has used the even many times before […]
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9 Best Netflix Alternative Sites To Satisfy Your Inner Filmophile | 2018 Edition
When it comes to calling out the best streaming services on the internet, Netflix is a name you can’t deny. The US-based streaming that brought binge-watching into the lives of many is the home to numerous talked-about titles. How can one forget House of Cards, Crown, Orange Is The New Black. and more. But even […]
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04-06-18, 10:04
An anonymous fan bid the massive amount of $3.3 million for a chance to dine with the famous multi-billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The annual charity auction on eBay was organized for the 19th consecutive year. Entire amount from the auction will be donated to Glide, a San Fransisco based anti-poverty charity organization. The auction came […]
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Xiaomi Announces MIUI 10: Here Is Everything You Need To Know
At an event held in China, Xiaomi unveiled the next version of its Android ROM — MIUI 10 — along with the launch of new smartphones variants: Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and the Mi 8 SE. The latest version of MIUI comes with some major design changes and new features. This update will bring performance improvements, […]
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Microsoft Is Reportedly Purchasing GitHub [Update]
Update: After Business Insider spilled the beans about GitHub’s possible acquisition by Microsoft, Bloomberg published another report on Sunday. Citing sources, it said the Microsoft-GitHub deal received a green signal, and an announcement could arrive on Monday. The other option GitHub was exploring was to go public, but it chose to be sold off to Microsoft. According […]
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8 Best Free Screen Recording Software For Windows To Capture Screen In 2018
One or the other day you might have wanted to use a screen recorder on your computer. Maybe for some video tutorial you had to make, some school project, or just to record what’s happening on the desktop. Screen recording, also known as screencasting, never lost its importance in the tech world because of the […]
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French Security Expert Exposes “Kimbho”: “I Can Access The Messages of All Users”
After suspiciously disappearing from Google Play Store within the few hours of its launch, Kimbho app by Baba Ramdev has been labeled as a ‘Security Disaster’ and ‘a Joke’ by Elliot Alderson, a famous French expert. He rebuked Baba Ramdev in his series of tweets and regarded the app as a rip off of a […]
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World’s First 3D-Printed Corneas Can Help Millions Of People Gain Eyesight Back
The cornea is a transparent outer lens of the eye that serves a protective wall to keep out foreign particles and refracts light. Damage to this layer can cause partial or complete blindness. So researchers at Newcastle University have created a human cornea through a 3D printer for the first time – a feat that can eventually […]
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Effects of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) On Cyber Security
With the proliferation of modern technology and increasing adoption of workplace mobility practices, the change from company provided devices to employees bringing their own devices is influencing the cyber security policies of most organizations. Bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the most complicated headaches for IT departments because it exposes the entire organization […]
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Firefox And Chrome Bug Leaked Facebook Profile Details For Almost A Year; Now Fixed
A side-channel vulnerability existed in the implement of the CSS3 feature called “mix-blend-mode.” It allowed an attacker to de-anonymize a Facebook user running Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox by making them visit a specially crafted website. The flaw, now fixed, was discovered last year by the researcher duo Dario Weißer and Ruslan Habalov, and separately by another […]
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Google’s New Q&A App “Neighbourly” Solves Hard Questions For Indians
Once again, Google has taken a plunge at social apps market with the beta release of Neighbourly, a new mobile app designed to help you learn more about your neighborhood by asking questions from local residents. The beta version of this app is only available on Android at present and is open to residents of Mumbai, […]
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07-06-18, 10:12
Earlier this week, the news of Facebook giving data access to device makers came to light. It turns out, not only Apple, Amazon, and Blackberry were okayed by the social media company to access data, but four other Chinese firms too. In Apple’s defense, CEO Tim Cook claimed that company has requested or received “zero” personal […]
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Intel Is Giving Away Its First 5.0 GHz Core i7 Chip For Free: Here’s How To Get It
At Computex, Intel announced Core i7-8086K, it’s first processor capable of delivering 5.0 GHz single core clock frequency. It’s Intel’s way of celebrating the 40th anniversary of its 8086 chip. The company itself is turning 50 next month. Launched on June 8, 1978, 8086 was the first 16-bit processor. It was designed for personal computers, like the original […]
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5 Best GitHub Alternatives For 2018 | Free Source Code Hosting Sites
Open source code repository sites are of great importance to the developer community as well as tech companies in developing their software and applications. Among them, GitHub is undoubtedly the best free source code hosting site for projects that require Git revision control system. However, the news of Microsoft acquiring GitHub has attracted growing concerns […]
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8 Best iPhone Keyboard Apps For Hassle-free Typing In 2018
There is no denying the fact that devices by Apple are smart and efficient. But one downside I feel we can collectively agree on is the iPhone keyboard. I feel no shame in admitting that I have been a subject of jokes due to the not-so-smart auto-correct feature of iPhone keyboard. While Android users have […]
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15 Features Of iOS 12: What’s New In The Big iPhone And iPad Update?
Apple has unveiled the new iOS 12 which focuses on speed and performance rather than bringing fancy features to your iPhone and iPad. However, there some useful additions to different apps and capabilities of iPhone and iPad as well. So, let’s tell you about all the new iOS 12 features — What’s New in iOS […]
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GitLab’s Ultimate And Gold Plans Are Now FREE For Open Source Projects, Schools
The news of Microsoft buying GitHub has created dissatisfaction among developers, and many of them are now looking for alternatives. In case you are one of them, here is good news for you. One of GitHub’s biggest rivals, GitLab, has seized this opportunity to attract even more developers to its platform by making its premium […]
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How to Use Apple Music Web Player to Listen to Songs Online?
Falling behind in the competition with Spotify, Apple has geared up and has recently included the functionality of playing full songs on Apple music online on web browsers. Earlier, listening to songs on Apple music online meant listening to few seconds clips of songs and if you wanted to play full songs, you would need […]
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AMD Flaunts 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper With 32 Cores, 64 Threads; Coming Later This Year
Not long after Intel unveiled a 5GHz 28 Core special edition processor Computex 2018, AMD is ready to take on the competition with their second generation Threadripper processor having 32 Cores and 64 processing threads. The power-packed Ryzen Threadripper 2nd generation processor will pack four 8-core Ryzen APUs and will have the TDp of 250W. […]
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Intel Claims Its Low Power Display Tech Can Cut Battery Use By 50%
Among many announcements made at Computex 2018, one from Intel could give a sense of satisfaction to the users who concerned about the battery life of the computers. Becuase, the display is the component that gobbles battery the most. Intel claims its new tech called Low Power Display can cut the LCD power consumption by […]
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How To Enable Firefox’s New Side View And Custom Themes Experiments?
It’s been almost two years since Mozilla launched their Firefox experiments program called Test Pilot. Through the program, Mozilla pushes features to interested users to make sure they work as they should. The features eventually make it to the public release of the web browser. For instance, the built-in Screenshot tool in Firefox was also […]
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10-06-18, 10:26
Back in late 2014, a team of “Veteran Unix Admins” announced their plans to release a systemd-free fork of Debian GNU+Linux; it was named Devuan. In mid-2017, the first Devuan 1.0 release arrived. Following the same, Devuan 2.0 has just been shipped by the developers as a stable release to provide an alternative to systemd and its […]
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US Makes The World’s Most Powerful Supercomputer “Summit”: Powered By Linux
For almost five years, China’s Sunway TaihuLight has been the supreme leader in the supercomputing world. But things have changed with the arrival of Summit – a new supercomputer unveiled by the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Running at its maximum capacity of 200 petaflops (or 200,000 trillion calculations per second), it’s […]
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Joyoshare Media Cutter For Mac: Split, Edit, And Cut Videos/Audio Easily
If you’re acquainted with the field of video editing and movie making, you must be knowing the importance of choosing the right audio and video clips to include in the final project. In almost all mainstream video editing software, this capability comes inbuilt. But, what about a common user who doesn’t know how to operate […]
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RedEye Ransomware Destroys Your PC Files If Payment Isn’t Made
Cyptojacking is the latest buzzword in the cybersecurity world. The notorious cybercriminals have taken the advantage of the growing cryptocurrency craze. Prior to that, ransomware like WannaCry didn’t leave any stone unturned in ruining the digital lives of many people. A new ransomware named RedEye has caught the eye of a security researcher, who discovered […]
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6 Best Free File Managers For Windows 10: Alternatives To File Explorer | 2018
One of the most used apps in Microsoft Windows is the inbuilt Windows File Explorer. If turning on your Windows computer is a part of your daily routine, chances are quite less you don’t fire up the File Explorer at least once. Because it’s the easiest way to access the content stored on your machine. […]
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TIL: Hardcore Pirates May Be The Biggest Buyers Of Legal Content
Big productions and media houses have blamed a community of humans referred to as pirates for their revenue losses. Pirates are the reason technologies like BitTorrent have flourished more than its creators might have thought. But the people who indulge in copyright infringement may be not as bad as many would assume. According to a new survey conducted […]
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Google’s Code Of Ethics For AI Bans Its Use In Weaponry
Google has established a new code of ethics for guiding its approach towards artificial intelligence which includes the prohibition of AI-based weapons. This announcement comes after the strong protest by Google employees over the company’s involvement in Project Maven. It is a collaboration project where US military aims to use Google’s AI technology to initiate an […]
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Will Apple Ever Open Source FaceTime And Respect Steve Jobs’s Promise?
An interesting story on CNET has highlighted an old promise made by Steve Jobs. In 2010, while introducing FaceTime to the world, he promised to make it an open standard for the industry. Well, we all know that it hasn’t happened yet. The piece by Sean Hollister also took inspiration from the fact that FaceTime will […]
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An AI-Based Program To Track Hidden Nuclear Missiles Is Being Developed By The US
According to a report by Reuters, the U.S. military is secretly developing an artificial intelligence-based program to track hidden nuclear missiles in North Korea and other parts of the world. The report states that the publically available details of the program are hidden behind heavy jargons used in this year’s Pentagon budget. An official who is […]
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Facebook Bug Defaulted 14 Million Users’ Posts To General Public, Now Fixed
On Thursday, Facebook announced it had fixed a weird bug that exposed Facebook posts of millions of users to the public. Another privacy blunder, affecting 14 million users, the bug occurred while the company was testing a new feature. Generally, when you post something on Facebook, the audience selector picks up what you chose the […]
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13-06-18, 10:29
After banning apps involved in cryptocurrency-mining, Apple has again pulled strings to stop app developers from sharing users’ contacts without their permission. Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines last week according to which App developers are henceforth not allowed to harvest users’ contact list for the purpose of sharing it with third-parties. The ‘Data […]
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Now You Can’t Install New Chrome Extensions From Websites, Only Chrome Store
Apart from its own feature set, tons of browser extensions are what make Google Chrome stand different from other web browsers. Just like it has for Android, Google maintains a dedicated storefront for Chrome users to find and install their favorite extensions. The extension developers can also make users install Chrome extensions from their websites as […]
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Watch This AI Cloning A Human Voice With Just 1 Minute Of Recording
Journalist Ashlee Vance was able to make his mom believe that she wasn’t talking to a computer. Thanks to Lyrebird – an AI startup that is based out of Canada. So, what’s their USP? The AI algorithm developed by Lyrebird can replicate almost anyone’s voice after listening to just one minute of the person’s voice recording. […]
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US Has Finally Repealed Net Neutrality – What Could Happen Next?
The net neutrality protection laws established under the Obama administration have now come to an end in the US. This move could bring significant changes although it will largely depend on where you live and what your internet service provider chooses to do with the given carte blanche. On Monday, the FCC stated in a […]
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Microsoft Removes Tech Support For Windows 7, 8.1, IE10, Other Old Product Forums
Every other action by Microsoft reminds us that, maybe, it’s time to upgrade to their latest offering: Windows 10. For the users of older versions like Windows 7, Microsoft Answers is an official place where they can find solutions to their problems. In its latest move, Microsoft announced last weekend that its army of staffers actively contributing to […]
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Microsoft Unveils Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players with Motor Disability [Updated]
Update: Pre-booking for Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller has started. The controller will cost $99.99 and customers can expect shipping around September this year. You can visit this link for pre-ordering Microsoft Xbox Adaptive controller. In a bid to make gaming accessible to people suffering from motor disabilities, Microsoft has presented its new Xbox Adaptive Controller. […]
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Apple Officially Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps For MacOS And iOS
Apple has officially banned cryptocurrency mining apps from its App Store for iOS and MacOS platforms. In newly updated App Store Review Guidelines, Apple has explicitly mentioned that “Apps may not mine for cryptocurrencies unless the processing is performed off device (e.g. cloud-based mining)”. It is not the first time that Apple has disallowed cryptocurrency […]
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Facebook Publishes 450-Page Book With Answers From Zuckerberg’s Testimony
In April, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the two congressional committees to testify about various issues including the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Ad practices, privacy, and more. It seemed as if the CEO got roasted during the testimony, but there were many lawmakers left with unsatisfactory answers. Now, after almost two months, the company has […]
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ADB Exploit Leaves Thousands Of Android Devices Exposed To Attackers
A network worm has surfaced on Android devices that exploits Android Debug Bridge (ADB) feature of the mobile OS – a feature that is enabled by default by phone manufacturers. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont revealed this issue in a blog post stating that ADB is completely unauthenticated and thousands of Android devices connected to the internet […]
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Microsoft Store Is Getting “Install On My Devices” Remote Install Option For Windows 10 Apps
First spotted by Bleeping Computer last weekend, Microsoft is working on a feature that lets users remotely install Store apps on different devices. It’s currently being tested on the web version of the Store. When you visit the page of an app installed on at least one of your devices, an option called “Install on my […]
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16-06-18, 10:30
Microsoft is reportedly working on an AI-based retail solution that could take on Amazon Go, which was inaugurated in Seattle this January. The software giant’s new technology will be able to track what customers add to their carts and eliminate the need for cashiers as well as checkout lines from stores by facilitating automated billing at […]
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What Windows Do I Have? 4 Ways To Know Your Windows Version And OS Build?
With around 36% market share, Windows is the second most used operating system in the world. In 2017, it was outperformed by Google’s Android which has reached many people as the flood of Android-powered smartphones and tablets spread across the globe. Windows is mostly the first choice of everyday users who want to enter into the world […]
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IBM Is Testing A Silicon-based AI That Could Be 100X More Energy Efficient
Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into nearly everything but running such systems creates an insatiable demand for energy. This is why tech companies and researchers across the globe are actively trying to develop neural networks that consume less power. To this end, IBM has developed a new silicon-based chip which contains all the key features […]
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Mozilla To Create A Voice-Controlled Web Browser Called ‘Scout’
Mozilla is reported to be working on a browser that works on voice commands instead of standard inputs obtained from mouse and keyboard. The project has been named ‘Scout’; the voice-controlled web browser would focus on accessibility and would allow users to surf the web without using a touchscreen and other conventionally used input systems. The idea […]
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Google Reportedly Working To Add Windows 10 Support To Pixelbook
Google is working hard to change general public’s perception about Chromebook, that it’s more than a laptop running a web browser. The efforts include adding support for Android and Linux apps. But Google is reportedly working to take Chromebooks (more precisely, Pixelbook) to another level by adding native support for Windows 10. So, people don’t […]
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Apple Officially Closes ‘Loophole’ Cops Used To Suck Your iPhone Data
Apple is keen on making users its priority, and therefore after banning cryptocurrency mining apps and stopping developers from selling users’ contacts to third parties, Apple has yet again taken a major step towards maintaining high privacy standards for users on their platform. Apple has officially banned law enforcement bodies from cracking iPhones and accessing […]
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Here’s How Much Samsung’s Foldable Phone ‘Galaxy X’ Could Cost
It’s a known thing that Samsung is working on a foldable smartphone. Last year, news surfaced that the device that’s likely to be called Galaxy X and it would feature a 7.3-inch OLED display. Now, The Korea Herald has dropped the details about the price tag of the ambitious device Samsung hasn’t been able to release […]
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New AI Technology Can ‘See’ Through Walls And Track People’s Movement
The much anticipated day when Superman’s X-Ray vision becomes a reality is almost knocking on the door of the human race. A group of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an artificial intelligence based system that can track the body movements of people even when they are behind a wall or any obstacle. […]
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Cortana Flaw Lets Hackers Access Data, Reset Password On Locked Windows 10 PCs
Security researchers have found a critical flaw in Windows 10 where Cortana can be manipulated into executing Powershell commands on locked devices. Attackers can misuse this vulnerability to retrieve confidential data, reset the password, log into a device, and even execute codes from above the lock screen. The only sense of satisfaction is that it requires physical access […]
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Intel Is Readying Its First Ever Discrete GPU For 2020 Release
The word integrated comes to our mind when we think about Intel graphics. Soon, that’s going to change. The silicon giant announced that Intel’s first discrete graphics chip would arrive sometime in the year 2020. Until now, Intel with its lineup of integrated graphics chips hasn’t been able to make an impact in the graphics industry. […]
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19-06-18, 10:31
If you open the latest edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) handbook of the World Health Organization, you’ll notice that Gaming Disorder has been classified as a mental health condition. In the handbook, the organization has placed it under the “Disorders due to substance use or addictive behaviors” category–it’s the same category […]
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iOS 12 Will Automatically Share Your Location With 911 Emergency Services
When Apple announced iOS 12 at WWDC 2018, everybody knew that this year’s update would focus on bringing improvements to user experience and rolling out updates sans any bug instead of introducing fancy features. However, Apple announced a new lifesaver feature for iOS 12 yesterday. With this new addition, your location will be shared to […]
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BitTorrent Acquired By Tron Cryptocurrency Founder For $140 Million: Report
Even though the popularity of peer-to-peer file sharing platform BitTorrent might be taking a hit these days due to the rise of video streaming services, it remains a powerful force in the internet world. In an interesting development, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron decentralized platform and its TRX cryptocurrency, has acquired the company. The […]
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Fortnite: After Nitendo Switch, Android Is The Next Stop
While the E3 concluded with lots of surprises and striking gaming news, Nitendo came up with its own pandora box. In its E3 presentation, Nitendo released Fortnite version for Switch which can be downloaded through Nitendo eShop. It is now absolutely clear that next stop of Epic Games Fortnite would be Android Devices. According to […]
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11 Best Linux Gaming Distros You Need To Use In 2018
Gaming on Linux scene is improving each year with better hardware support and increasing support from game developers. Apart from established distros like Ubuntu and Arch Linux, gamers are using Linux gaming distros like Steam OS to get a better experience. The other popular gaming operating systems are Sparky Linux – Gameover edition, Ubuntu GamePack, […]
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deepin 15.6 Released With New Features: Get This Beautiful Linux Distro Here
Whenever we start any discussion of the most beautiful Linux distros, deepin desktop edition gets mentioned often. The developers of this open source operating system have recently shipped deepin 15.6 with new features and developments. So, let’s tell you about the same in brief. What’s new in deepin 15.6? Before sharing all the new goodies […]
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MysteryBot Android Malware Combines Keylogger, Ransomware, And Banking Trojan
A new malware that targets banking apps has hit Android devices. Names MysteryBot, the malware packs a banking trojan, keylogger, and ransomware, making it more harmful than any other known recent malware. The malware is similar to LokiBot, which wreaked havoc last year by turning to ransomware when attempted to remove. MysterBot targets devices running on […]
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New ‘Crown’ App From Tinder Makers Turns Dating Into A Game
Tinder’s parent company have launched another dating app called “Crown” which turns your online dating experience into a fun game. Match Group, the creator of several dating sites and apps such as Tinder, Match, OK Cupid, and Plenty of Fish, has created Crown in the hope of disrupting the current trend of online dating space. Why do we […]
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Apple’s Ambitious Streaming Service: Reports Suggest It Will Be Cheaper Than Netflix
Apple has plunged into the original content market after signing a multi-year contract with the famous TV host Oprah Winfrey. However, the clouds of uncertainty still loom over Apple’s ambitious plans of Original Content and how it is planning to take on the leaders like Netflix and Amazon Prime. A recent report from Recode has […]
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Ex-Cambridge Analytica Employees Are Reportedly Handling Trump’s 2020 Campaign
Cambridge Analytica was taken down after it was heavily accused of manipulating the results of America’s 2016 Presidential Elections. The firm also faced massive criticism for stealing the data of 87 million Facebook users without the consent. It has been reported by The Associated Press that the alumni of Cambridge Analytica who have set up a […]
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22-06-18, 10:41
Fortnite is the talk of the town. The popularity of the video game has crossed all boundaries, and the game is attracting new players every day. However, Fortnite is not available on Android platform as of now. Leveraging this fact, many bad actors are pushing malicious malware disguised as Fortnite APKs and iOS apps. Whenever […]
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Microsoft Launches “Visual Search” Tool For Your Phone To Challenge Google Lens
Better late than never; Microsoft has launched its Visual Search tool for smartphones. Integrated into Bing and Edge, the search tool is touted to bring “intelligent visual search capabilities” to your mobile phone. Users will now be able to search for information from snapped photos of objects and locations. The Visual Search will fetch you […]
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Coders To Microsoft: “Break Ties With ICE Or Lose Us As GitHub Users”
The US President Donald Trump’s decision to separate family members crossing US borders illegally has resulted in the “arrest” of thousands of children in numerous holding camps across the country. The leaks of the images of children have sparked a widespread outrage, and different companies are issuing their statements and condemning the action. This wildfire has […]
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Adobe Rush Lets Anyone Create And Edit Quality Videos Like A Pro
Adobe has announced a new all-in-one video editing app which brings the core features of advanced tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition together in one place. Dubbed as Project Rush, the app makes it easy to edit and share online videos real quick without having any expert knowledge of professional video editing tools. This app will let you […]
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How 17-Year-Old Warren Buffett Created A “Pinball Empire” From $25?
Berkshire Hathway CEO Warren Buffett, the third richest person in the world, opened about his fondness of pinball and how he started his first business out of selling Pinball machines in the early’s 1946. In a nostalgic video with his billionaire bud Bill Gates, Buffett was wandering in a candy shop in Omaha and going nostalgic all […]
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AI-powered “Microsoft News” App Is Here To Fight Google And Apple
News apps are rapidly emerging in the digital era, where Google News still stands at the forefront. While some e-portals are fading on the sidelines of the internet, Microsoft launched a new version of MSN news app called ‘Microsoft News’ for both Android and iOS, confirmed in a blog post on June 20th. “Microsoft News is the […]
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Singer Akon Unveils His Cryptocurrency “AKoin”; Wants To Develop “Real-life Wakanda”
The popular American singer, who made rounds with his famous song “Smack That,” is in the news; it’s not for the release of some new music but for a cryptocurrency. Yes, Akon has announced a new crypto coin called ‘AKoin,’ reports Page Six. The cryptocurrency has been launched at Cannes Lions. It’ll be up for sale […]
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You Might Have To Pay For Using Facebook Groups
Yesterday, Facebook announced testing of paid subscription groups to help group admins monetize their efforts by charging $4.99 to $29.99 per month for exclusive content. The groups that have been chosen with this initial phase of the chargeable subscription are parenting, home cleaning and cooking. This is a pilot project, and Facebook is trying to […]
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“Fedora CoreOS” Announced: Combines Best Of Container Linux And Atomic Host
The Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller has announced Fedora CoreOS. It’s a big announcement as it’s going to serve as the new upstream to Red Hat’s CoreOS. For those who need some context, earlier this year, Red Hat acquired Container Linux by CoreOS. As per the official blog post, Fedora CoreOS is going to be built […]
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Instagram Launches IGTV App To Compete With Youtube; Enters Video Content Market
At an event held in San Fran Fransisco, Instagram has launched its IGTV app which will allow users to upload video content up to one hour. The limit of video content until now was set to one minute. Long form vertical videos uploaded by celebrities and the general public will be available on a standalone […]
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25-06-18, 10:50
When it’s about watching videos online, YouTube is the first thing that comes to our minds. But the popular video sharing platform is often subjected to censorship in many countries. There are many countries including China and North Korea that ban YouTube from time to time. Leave the others, recently, even YouTube ended up blocking […]
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Elon Musk Confirms “Mad Max Mode” Is Real In Tesla’s Autopilot Development Build
In a Twitter conversation today, Elon Musk showed a glimpse of ‘Mad Max’ mode in a development build of Autopilot and is currently being tested by Tesla. In future, autonomous driving systems could encounter tough situations in heavy traffic where different drivers use different methods for changing lanes. While some need several car lengths to make a […]
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What Is “System Interrupts” Process Doing On My Windows 10 PC?
The Task Manager app in Windows 10 is filled with lots of stuff like Windows processes and services that even regular users are not aware of, simply because you can’t know the ins and outs of everything you use; learning happens gradually over time. So, one such process that may be unknown to some users […]
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IGTV Tips For Beginners: Guide To Instagram’s New Video App
Instagram’s new video platform IGTV is here; both as a standalone app and a feature on Instagram. The company has described it as the “most exciting feature to date” which is available as an iOS app, Android app, and accessible through desktop too. So, let’s tell you about different aspects of IGTV and how to create videos […]
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Facebook’s Patents Reveals Its Creepy Plans To Collect More Data
Since 2008, Facebook has been under fire because of its data collecting habits, and each time the company claimed to take up the “responsibility to protect user information.” The social media giant promised it would “do better,” but a review of patents filed by Facebook reveals how the company wants to track every aspect of our […]
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Apple Warns Users Against Unauthorised iOS Modification aka “Jailbreaking”
Apple has published an article on their official blog highlighting the negative effects of unauthorized modification of iOS. which is commonly known as jailbreaking. Jailbreaking is a technique through which restrictions imposed by Apple or the bundled carrier on an Apple device can be removed. By ‘modding’ the iOS, you can download applications from third-party […]
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8 Best Wallpaper Apps For iPhone To Customize Your Device In 2018
The wallpaper selected by you is one of the most noticeable things on your phone. A high-quality wallpaper can transform the outlook of your device. If you own an iPhone, then I am sure that the limited options for wallpapers might be a little disappointing. You can only choose from a handful of good wallpapers. […]
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Google’s A.I. Can Predict Death Of Patients With 95% Accuracy
Google’s work in artificial intelligence is moving at a remarkable pace in the health sector. In a recent breakthrough, Google decided to compete with hospital’s old machines to predict a patient’s death and came up with astonishing results, subtly hinting us about the future of A.I. As first reported by Bloomberg, Google tested out its brilliantly performing […]
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iPhone Brute Force Hack: Researcher Finds How To Bypass iPhone’s Passcode Limit
Over the past years, Apple has been playing cat and mouse with the security researchers and hackers who keep trying to develop new ways to bypass the security of iPhone. Earlier this year, a new challenge came up in the form of an iPhone unlocking device named GrayKey being used by law enforcement agencies. The […]
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World’s Smallest Computer Dwarfed By A Grain Of Rice: Just 0.3mm To A Side
The researchers at the University of Michigan have created the world’s smallest computer that’s dwarfed by a grain of rice. And with this development, they’ve reclaimed the title of world smallest computer which was taken by IBM earlier this year. Seeing tiny computing devices like these is fascinating, but the researchers have raised an important question […]
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28-06-18, 11:00
Nvidia might be working on their next-generation graphics card which could feature a whopping 12GB GDDR6 video memory. At least this is what is suggested by the leaked image of a supposed Nvidia prototype GPU on Reddit. Although the original post has been taken down, what comes on the internet stays forever. The prototype was uploaded […]
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New Instagram Lite App For Android Is Just 573KB In Size; Consumes Lesser Data
Yesterday, Instagram quietly launched its new Instagram Lite app on Google Play Store without making any official announcements. The app is very light taking up only 573 KB of space on your phone. This version is only 1/55th the size of Instagram’s native app which consumes about 32 MB of phone memory. Instagram Lite App offers […]
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Linux Powers ALL TOP500 Supercomputers In The World | US Beats China For #1
Just recently we told you about the IBM Summit supercomputer that is developed for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US. The computing beast is being called the most powerful supercomputer yet, beating China’s Sunway. Summit has tasted another bread of success as the TOP500 List of the world’s fastest supercomputers renews for the year 2018. It’s […]
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7 Easy Ways To Block Cryptocurrency Mining In Your Web Browser
ryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that make use of encryption for security. As they are anonymous and decentralized in nature, one can use them for making payments that can’t be tracked by governments. As crypto-mining has gained popularity, the website owners are now using cryptocurrency mining scripts to use the CPU power of the […]
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How About A Smartphone Running On Microsoft Windows 95?
For sure, Microsoft has come a long way with Windows platform with Windows 10 as the latest version. However, Windows 95 will always hold a special place in my heart; it would always remind me of my childhood. The iconic Windows sound and the trademark Windows 95 logo is etched in my memories. The popularity of […]
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What Is Runtime Broker (runtimebroker.exe) Process Doing On My Windows 10 PC?
Among the many processes in Windows 10 OS, you might have read about Service Host, Desktop Window Manager, and System Interrupts. Each Windows process has its own importance and problems it puts in front of the user. In this post, I’d like to give you an idea about another popular Windows process called Runtime Broker. […]
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How To Use RAM As Hard Drive? How To Create RAMDisk?
Getting faster storage is every computer user’s dream. Most of the people now have the choice of using SSDs, but they are considerably costlier than the magnetic hard drives. However, if you have like loads of RAM sitting idle inside your PC, it can be a great source to construct some lightning fast storage media, even faster […]
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Instagram Adds Video Chat, New Explore Section, Topic Channels: Here’s How To Use Them
Just a week ago, Instagram launched its new video sharing platform ‘IGTV.’ Now the company is rolling out new features like group video chat, new camera effects with custom AR filters, and redesigned explore section. So, let’s tell you about them brief: Instagram’s Video Chat: How to use it? The video chat option is available […]
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Facebook Kills Its Solar-powered Drone Before It Could Give You “Free Internet”
In a blog post named “High altitude connectivity,” Facebook has officially scrapped its enormous and long invested Aquilla drone project–an initiative launched by Facebook back in 2014, to provide accessible Internet to the undeveloped areas of the world The solar-powered drones were intended to remain high up in the air between 60,000 to 90,000 feet, each drone circling in […]
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01-07-18, 11:02
Soon after the Linux Mint team started shipping the MintBox Mini 2, they released Linux Mint 19 “Tara,” the most recent and feature-rich of the popular user-friendly Linux distribution. For those who don’t know, Tara is a popular name in Ireland. As Mint 19 release is based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver, it’ll remain […]
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Apple Is Rebuilding Its “Worst Software Product” From The Ground Up: Maps
Every iPhone user from all over the world knows that “Apple has a map problem.” From misidentifying cities, geographic errors, minimal detailing to even failing to display locations, Apple users have seen it all. Moreover, Apple maps notorious for its jokes never received the status of a “navigation tool.” Fast-forward to 2018, where Apple recently released […]
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Gentoo Linux Distro Hacked: All Code On GitHub Compromised
Gentoo Linux holds the reputation of being a “build it yourself” distribution; it needs you to download the source code from the web and compile it on your own. Making this experience scary, some unknown notorious actors have hacked Gentoo Linux GitHub repository and infected it with malware. As per the official statement from Gentoo […]
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Facebook Rolls Out New Ads Feature For More Transparency
Transparency in ads is improving at a rapid pace with major tech companies finally paying attention to user data privacy and security. After Google came out with new ads settings to give more control over ads and added a new option of ad personalization, Facebook launched their own new ad features providing users access to […]
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Fedora To Deprecate YUM in Fedora 29 Release
Many Linux users familiar with Fedora, CentOS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are familiar with YUM, but are oblivious to its origins in the much lesser known Yellowdog Linux, a now discontinued PowerPC variant of CentOS. And now, it seems, YUM is heading in the same direction. Fedora is often referred to as the testing […]
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SD Express: PCIe & NVMe Backed Standard Boosts Memory Card Capacity To 128TB
We all love new standards, they bring us new technologies, but sometimes we see new standards being published when we haven’t seen products manufactured with the standards we’re still waiting on. The new SD Express standard publication just begs the question “but, when will we get it?…” A while back in 2016, the JEDEC Solid […]
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What is RAMPAGE Attack? Why Does It Affect Every Android Since 2012?
No matter how secure Google calls its mobile operating system, it seems like a determined security researcher could come up with a vulnerability any day. A team of eight researchers has done the same with their exploit having a fancy name RAMPAGE (CVE-2018-9442), which enables unauthorized access to Android devices. What is RAMPAGE attack? In […]
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Brave Browser Goes Beyond Private Browsing With Tor-powered Tabs
The ad blocking browser Brave is presently counted as one of the top net surfing browsers of 2018, primarily for its steady privacy and secure browsing experience. It is now advancing towards perfecting private browsing An update (Brave 0.23) launched on Thursday for its desktop clients has integrated Private tabs with Tor to defend users from leaving digital […]
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Apple Might Combine Video And Music Streaming Service With News
Apple is reportedly working on a subscription-based video streaming platform to compete with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Videos. Last week, we also reported that Apple’s streaming service could be cheaper than Netflix. A report from The Information suggests that Apple is planning to introduce a bundled streaming service combining TV, News, and Music services. […]
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“NameTests” Facebook Quiz Exposed Personal Data Of 120 Million Users For Years
When Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal started blazing up headlines, many Facebook critics and security experts called it just a beginning. That prophecy is turning out to be accurate as a dubious quiz application, named NameTests, has ended up exposing data of about 120 million users for years. As per Inti De Ceukelaire, the security researcher who uncovered the […]
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04-07-18, 11:13
elementary OS Juno Beta 1 After much wait and anticipation, the elementary OS developers have shipped the first beta of their forthcoming “Juno” release. Being called a Developer Preview, it is aimed at the 3rd party developer and other users who are interested in testing the new features. This release cycle will primarily strive to deliver […]
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UDOO Bolt: This Ryzen-Powered Hacker Board Is 2x Faster Than MacBook Pro 13?
UDOO is again making headlines leaving board makers in awe. It has yet made another powerful board that features new AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 series chips combined with Radeon Vega graphics. The board is available for pre-order through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for $229 and up. It comes with a choice of dual-core or quad-core […]
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Google Chrome’s “Download Bomb” Attack Is Back, Also Affects Firefox, Opera, Brave
Earlier this year, a bug in Google Chrome was a rejoice for tech support scammers who could freeze people’s browser using the infamous download bomb trick. It involves making thousands of downloads from a single booby-trapped web page. Ultimately, the targeted user has to call the given tech support number to get things right. The […]
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Alibaba’s AI-powered Copywriting Tool Passes Turing Test
Alimama, Alibaba’s digital marketing subsidiary, has launched an artificial intelligence based copywriting tool which uses deep learning and natural language processing technologies to produce copies. The tool analyzes sample content from Alibaba’s e-commerce sites Tmall and Taobao to produce 20,000 lines of copy in a second. The tool has successfully passed the Turing Test indicating […]
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10 Best Torrent Sites For 2018 To Download Your Favorite Torrents
We are in the middle of the calendar year, the time when many people realize they stop using 2017 instead of 2018 when writing dates. The chances are high that the loyal members of the BitTorrent community have already started to look for the best torrent sites for 2018. The rise in legal actions against […]
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How To Access Blocked Websites? — 13 Easy Ways To Bypass Them
Short Bytes: Restrictions and bans over websites are always annoying, and governments are now censoring content more than ever. Check out the 13 easy ways to bypass the censorship to access blocked websites. These easy-to-use and effective methods include the use of VPN, extensions, DNS hack, proxy websites, and others. Given the current stature of […]
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SUSE Linux Is Selling Itself (Again) For $2.5 Billion
The ownership SUSE is getting transferred from UK-based Micro Focus International to Sweden’s investment firm EQT VIII. The deal, which is yet to be completed, has been finalized for $2.535 billion. Many of us know SUSE as the power behind the open source Linux distribution openSUSE. But the 25-year-old company’s operations are largely inclined towards the enterprise […]
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Facebook Reveals Its Love For Sharing Your Data: These “Privileged” Firms Had Access To Deep Data
Every day, Facebook comes up with new revelations denoting how much the company loves sharing our private data wrapping it in two words — “connecting communities.” Apparently, every action they took without the user consent was in the best interest of the whole community. In another disclosure, Facebook has handed a 747-page document to the US […]
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Google Officially Releases Android P Beta 3/DP4 With “Near Final” Changes
About a month ago Google released the second public beta for Android P, and now it has launched the third one. Starting yesterday, Android P Beta 3 is now available for developers and those eager to taste the latest dessert. Dave Burke, VP of Engineering at Google said that Developer Preview 4 is supposed to […]
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Facebook Adds More API Restrictions On Developers To Protect Your Data
For long, Facebook has been under scrutiny for the Cambridge Analytica Scandal. Following the testimony before the senators, Facebook is relentlessly trying to restore users’ trust in the platform. In the latest post, Facebook has announced a bunch of API restrictions to “better protect peoples information.” The API restrictions range from strict app review before developers access […]
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07-07-18, 11:19
When several coders work on a large project, it can become quite a task to keep track of their accomplishments and determine a programmer’s actual contribution. This is why IBM has filed a new patent application titled “Blockchain For Program Code Credit and Programmer Contribution in a Collective.” Published on July 5 by the U.S. Patent […]
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Google Duplex AI Could Take The Job Of Your Tech Support Guy
It’s already a known thing how Google Duplex left an audience of millions surprised by answering a phone call like a human. No doubt, it has raised ethical concerns. While AI making reservations and appointments over phone calls may sound creepy, Google is up to something else. The company is considering plans to license Google […]
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How To Send SMS From Your PC Using Android Messages?
Google has tried to get into the social networking and instant messaging space many, many times. But the company hasn’t been able to do more than trending on the internet for a few days. Their last attempt, Allo, couldn’t make a dent in the success of Facebook-owned WhatsApp and Messenger. Still being optimistic, Google has updated […]
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MIT’s “Blind” Cheetah Robot Can Locate You Even In Pitch Black Night
MIT’s 90-pound mechanical beast can track you in rough terrains without needing a vision camera or any environmental sensors. The visionless “Cheetah 3” can jump across rough terrain, climb staircase littered with garage, leap on wooden blocks, and quickly get back on its four legs when shoved with an unexpected force. The latest innovation works on the “contact detection” algorithm […]
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7 Best KickAss Torrents Alternatives That Work In 2018: Similar Sites Like KAT
Even if one has got the slightest exposure to the BitTorrent world, it’s hard to believe one doesn’t have an idea of KickAssTorrents. The defunct torrent site was so popular that we can often find internet users searching for torrent websites that are KickAss alternatives. KickAss rose to success, taking the throne away from The Pirate […]
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Keyboard Attack “Thermanator” Steals Your Passwords Using Body Heat
Remember the movie “Mission Impossible” where the protagonist, Tom Cruise bypassed a security system using body heat signatures left on the keyboard? Well, that is actually happening in 2018. A new attack discovered by a group of researchers let hackers steal your passwords by recording thermal residue left on the keyboard after you walk away from it. The […]
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First Apple Certified Lightning Power Bank Is Here To Charge Your iPhone, iPad
It’s possible to charge an iOS device using a power bank. There are tons of them that people can buy. But none of those portable chargers have been specially designed for Apple devices, until now. Belkin’s new Boost Charge Power Bank 10K with Lightning Connector is an attempt by the manufacturer to spark the interest […]
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Faster Updates: OnePlus Finally Embraces Project Treble In The Latest OxygenOS
OnePlus has rolled out latest versions of beta OxygenOS for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5t. Besides bringing changes in user interface and adding new accent colors, support for Project Treble is the headlining feature of the new update. Project Treble is a Google’s initiative to resolve one of the most common problems faced by Android […]
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Grouped Notifications In iOS 12: How To Use And Customise It
After Android landed the option of grouping notifications to declutter notification bar in the Nougat version, many iOS users truly felt what they have been missing until now. When Apple introduced the iOS 12 operating system update at WWDC 2018, many people expected Grouped Notifications to be one of the features Apple would include in […]
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List Of 28 Xiaomi Devices Receiving The Massive MIUI 10 Update
Today, Xiaomi announced that all primary devices including Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5A, and few old devices like MI 4C would receive its flagship MIUI 10 update. The company first unrevealed MIUI 10 along with Mi 8 series on its 8th anniversary in China, followed by a global ROM release along with Redmi […]
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10-07-18, 11:20
Samsung is perpetually facing fierce competition in the flagship category. With OnePlus 6, Huawei P20, iPhone 10, and Pixel 2 in the race, Samsung is gradually fading away from the high-end market. Only a few months ago, Samsung tried to regain its position by launching S9 and S9+. Although the initial sales skyrocketed, it soon went downhill. This was […]
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WellMess: This Go-based Malware Attacks Both Linux And Windows Machines
There’s no doubt that Linux and Mac are more secure operating system choices as opposed to Microsoft Windows. But this doesn’t mean that hackers don’t find ways to infect the machines running these operating systems — in the past, we came across the massive Mirai botnet that controlled the networking devices running Linux. Mirai creators […]
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iOS 11.4.1 Launched With A New Feature To Stop Cops From Cracking Your iPhone
After receiving complaints regarding abnormal battery discharge across different models of iPhone, Apple has released iOS 11.4.1 which brings minor bug fixes including improved reliability of syncing mail, contacts and notes with exchange accounts, and a fix for the issue that prevented some users from viewing the last known location of their AirPods in Find […]
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Microsoft Launches Its Cheapest “Surface Go” Tablet; Priced At $399
In a bid to revive itself in the budget-friendly tablet market, Microsoft has announced the Surface Go tablet. Designed on the lines of the Surface Pro, this new, low priced variant features a 10-inch screen and works on Windows 10. Priced at $399, Redmond’s new hardware combines the handiness of a tablet and power of […]
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10 Best News Apps for Android Smartphones to Stay Informed in 2018
News aggregators have dramatically reshaped how we stay informed with the latest news. Newspapers, tabloids, and even broadcast have become a thing of the past. We’ve moved ahead in a world where news outlets don’t need to rely on advertisers’ consent to deliver unbiased, and unflinching news. On average, 62% population of first-world nations said […]
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10 Best Alarm Clock Apps For Android Users | 2018 Edition
Do you struggle to wake up on time every morning and find yourself running late to office, college or appointments? If yes, it’s time to break the cycle of hitting the snooze button over and over and end up getting late by using alarm apps for Android phone. While there are thousands of alarm apps available […]
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8 Best iPhone Web Browser Apps: Top Safari Alternatives For 2018
Safari is one of the fastest web browsers out there but it is far from perfect. It lacks visual appeal and there are many features which would be present in any web browser app but are not found in Apple Safari. For a more personalized experience, you have the option of downloading third-party apps. App […]
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What Is “Pseudo AI”: Humans Disguised As Bots Because Manual Labor Is Cheap
Deploying artificial intelligence to replace human beings is not as easy as it sounds. It has been found that some of the startups and tech companies prefer humans working behind the false label of AI because it is cheap to hire workforce than to build the technology from scratch. This concept of Pseudo AI has been […]
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How A Typo In Pixel Build Script Broke The “Lifelong Photos Storage”
If you are a Pixel user, you might want to check on your unlimited photos storage. Lately, a bug is doing rounds among the Google Pixel devices which counts storage against your storage limits in Google Photos. During the launch of Pixel 2 and Pixel XL, Google promised free unlimited storage for high-quality pictures exclusively for Pixel […]
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Raspberry Pi’s Own App Store Is The Newest Reason To Love This Mini Computer
The Raspberry Pi Foundation keeps updating its Debian-based Raspbian operating system from time to time. The developers keep adding new features to make the device a more attractive option for beginners who wish to start learning programming or get into DIYing. The latest Raspbian update brings a bunch of new features and updates. First things first, […]
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13-07-18, 11:22
Tesla has always portrayed their Model 3 as the ace of spades. Sure, Model X and Model S saw great success, but the affordable Model 3 indeed implanted a dent in the Electric Vehicle Industry. With the early reservations rising up to 400,000, the company is continuously going through a great deal of “production hell,” as Tesla […]
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Is Microsoft Working On A New “Next-generation OS”? Should I Really Get Excited?
In an announcement that’ll surely spark the interest of Windows enthusiasts, Synaptics hinted at a new “next-generation” operating system from Microsoft. This announcement took place during a conference, where Synaptics and AMD shared their plans to work together to secure the operating systems with a new kind of fingerprint sensor. Here’s what the press release from Synaptics […]
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Apple Upgrades MacBook Pro: Brings 8th Gen Intel CPUs, T2 Chip, And True Tone Display
In a surprise announcement, Apple announced upgrades to MacBook Pro models with faster performance and a new set of advanced features to make it the most advanced Mac notebook ever. The specs centric update will enhance the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models. The 13-inch model will now feature eighth gen, quad-core i5, and i7 […]
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Chrome Web Browser Will Now Use 10% More RAM With Spectre Fix
A new security feature named ‘Site Isolation’ has been introduced for Google Chrome 67 which would nullify the effects of speculative execution side-channel attacks like Spectre. To put things to the perspective, Spectre is one of the two fundamental design flaws in the modern processors, which allow programs to get access to the data for […]
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Twitter Removes Millions Of Fake Accounts | Trump Loses 100,000 Followers
After Whatsapp’s efforts to curb fake news, it’s Twitter turn to put the kibosh on the number of fake accounts on the platform. As reported by the New York Times, Twitter will start deactivating “tens of millions” of fake accounts from today onwards. The move is targeted at restoring the trust of users on the […]
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Microsoft To Update Windows ‘Notepad App’ After Years, Teases New Features
Every week or the other, Microsoft releases a new build for the fast ring insiders. The latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713 bring a pack of surprises for Windows users. Redmond always listens to users, and this time, they have heard to Notepad users who were fed up with the uninteresting interface. Microsoft is giving its text […]
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Facebook Gave “2-Week Special Access” To A Russian Tech Giant, Says Report
Facebook is once again under the fire since Cambridge Analytica scandal. It allegedly allowed a Russian internet conglomerate to access user data by granting it a special two-week extension past the stop date in May 2015. Facebook claimed that it made changes in its API to stop apps from collecting data on their users’ friends by […]
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India Has Agreed To Net Neutrality: A Big Win For Internet Users
While web users in the States are still battling for open and fair Internet services, India has approved on what could be the world most progressive policy – free internet for all. In a major triumph for netizens across India, the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has agreed to follow Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recommendations […]
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Recoverit Free: Now Recover Accidentally Deleted Data Within Minutes
Data is of prime importance in today’s technologically infiltrated world. Companies such as Facebook, Twitter are earning from the data they obtain from users. With data being such a valuable asset, it is essential to ensure that you have proper data recovery measures in case of accidental deletion of data and other reasons that can […]
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How To Enable YouTube Incognito Mode For Private Watching?
Incognito mode or private mode is mostly a thing on web browsers that lets people hide their internet history. Mostly it’s hidden from their spouses and bosses peaking on the computer screen, not ISPs and maybe companies like Google. The main idea behind private browsing or incognito mode is to avoid recording a user’s web history and delete […]
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16-07-18, 11:23
Kodi is one of the most popular media player software which enables you to access videos, music, and pictures via the internet or local storage on a host of platforms. Managed by XBMC foundation, Kodi is an open source software. However, its reputation has been soiled by labeling it as a piracy bearer, and that […]
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Elon Musk Calls Thai Cave Rescuer A “Pedophile” In Bizarre Twitter Outburst
Elon Musk is known to have his meltdown moments on Twitter from time to time. Just last week, in an interview with Bloomberg, he promised to tone down his tweets and become better at the social network. Well, he doesn’t seem to catch a break. This time, he ended up attacking Vernon Unsworth, one of the Thai cave […]
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Debian 9.5 Released: “Rock Solid” GNU/Linux Distro Arrives With Spectre v2 Fix
Following the fourth point release of Debian 9 “stretch” in March, the developers of the popular GNU/Linux distro have shipped the latest update to its stable distribution. For those who don’t know, Debian 9 is an LTS version that’ll remain supported for 5 years. As one would expect, this point release doesn’t bring any set […]
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Rewritten GandCrab Ransomware Targets SMB Vulnerabilities To Attack Faster
GandCrab ransomware, which has created a hullabaloo in the cybersecurity industry by constantly evolving, has yet again caused a commotion. The latest version of the ransomware attacks system using SMB exploit spreader via compromised websites. The ransomware is adding new features every day to target different countries. The attackers behind the ransomware are scanning the […]
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Microsoft Is Working On Android Smartphones; Could Be Launched Soon
If a report from WindowsLatest is to be believed, then we are set to witness Microsoft’s Android-powered smartphones soon. An article published on WindowsLatest states that a Microsoft employee has claimed that the company is working on a “new line of phones.” The speculations have been made on the basis of a chat that has […]
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Artificial Intelligence Will Help Indian Railways Predict The Life Of Tracks
The Economic Times has reported that Indian Railways will put artificial intelligence to use to manage track maintenance blocks. An official from the railways said that the artificial intelligence technology, which is capable of detecting the condition of railway tracks, would soon be deployed to prepare a repair and replacement calendar. Indian railways accounts its unplanned […]
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Project “SiliconX” Promises To Boost Battery Capacity By 500%
We all have felt the pain of inadequacy, through attempts at finding a charger while our smartphone’s battery dies away. From closing background apps (Well! that’s a myth) to diminishing screen brightness, we have tried it all. Still, our devices barely make it through the day. But it seems like smartphones with low battery backup could […]
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What Is Android Auto? How It Is Different From Google Maps?
From thrilling road trips to picking up groceries from the nearby store, we use GPS navigation all the time. A navigation system acts as a light in a dark tunnel (it literally lights up!), helping us avoid traffic, travel safely, and optimize our route to reach the destination on time. However, interference from non-intuitive navigation systems has also contributed to […]
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2016 US Elections: 12 Russian Spies Charged For Hacking
The Department of Justice has indicted 12 Russian intelligence agents for “conspiring to interfere with the 2016 presidential elections,” Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein announced on Friday. The defendants worked for two GRU (Russia’s military intelligence service) units, one of which was tasked to steal information and another to disseminate it. They used “spearphishing” […]
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11 Best Online Web Design Courses: Learn How To Create Websites
Web designing is a mixture of programming and art that’s used as a way to represent our ideas in front of others. To help you out, in this tutorial, I’ll tell you about the best online web design courses that will help you to start learning new skills. With these free and paid courses, you’ll […]
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19-07-18, 11:30
Many of us feel quite unlucky when it comes to handling our smartphone. I am sure some of you even carry a cracked screen. A survey conducted by Motorola concluded that at least 50% of smartphones users had experienced a shattered screen once in their life. The newly announced Corning Gorilla Glass 6 would entirely turn screen […]
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Google Hints A Future Where Android Might NOT Be Free
After getting slapped by EU with a record fine of $5 billion for abusing the dominance of the Android operating system, Google has released an official statement hinting a future where Android might not be free. European Commission fined Google for “three types of restrictions that [it] has imposed on Android device manufacturers and network operators […]
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Here’s How Hackers Are Using Google’s Servers To Host Malware For Free
In the past, the security researchers have come across cases where notorious hackers were able to use EXIF data of images to hide malicious code. This technique is still widely used to infect web users with malware. Going one step further, it has been found that hackers have found a way to share malware via […]
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Facebook Messenger Now Wants To Sync Your Instagram Contacts As Well
To increase the usage of Messenger and to link all their services, Facebook has added a new feature to the Messenger app. Now users can sync their Instagram contacts into the Messenger App. This new option is available in the ‘People’ section of the Messenger app. Earlier, there was an option to sync phone contacts, and […]
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Google Fined A Massive $5 Billion For Abusing Its Dominance in Android Ecosystem
European regulators have slapped Google with a record-breaking fine of $5 billion for breaking antitrust laws regarding the Android operating system. The committee, lead by Margrethe Vestager, accused Google of abusing its dominance in the smartphone OS market, who propels manufacturers into delivering pre-installed Google Search and Chrome Browser on new handsets This is not the first […]
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We Won’t Build Killer AI Weapons: Elon Musk And Deep Mind Founders Take Oath
Mark this day! The day when leaders of tomorrow came together on one ground and vowed to never indulge in building future killer robots. In an International joint conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI), Elon Musk, three co-founders of Google AI subsidiary, and a few experts in AI have signed a pledge to never build or be a […]
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Windows Command Line Is Going To Get Better With Emojis, Tabbed Console, And More
We might have all the latest graphics-rich operating system and software out there, but the history of computers preserves a special place for the good old terminals. Nowadays, these have transformed into mere apps that take some space on the machines and mostly used by people with geeky minds. Going back into the history, the […]
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How To Create Bootable USB Without Any Software In Windows 10 (Using Command Prompt)
These days very few people who burn ISO images on disks and use them as bootable media. Now, USB drives have replaced them as they are faster and a more convenient method to install an operating system on a machine. While there are many tools to make bootable USB drive, there’s one provided by even […]
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Walmart Is Preparing A Cheaper “Netflix Rival” Streaming Service: Report
With their presence in more than 100 countries, streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video have already taken the world by a storm. Although there are competitors, their limited geographical reach kicks them out of the competition in the first place. Surely, some company with tons of money can rival streaming service against Netflix. Apparently, […]
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Samsung Unveils First 10nm 8Gb LPDDR5 RAM Chip; Transfers 51GB/s
Samsung is set to change the smartphone RAM paradigm with its new 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM. The smartphone manufacturer company has recently completed its test of the first prototype of the chip. The chip will power 5G AI-powered phones in the future. In an official blog post, Samsung announced the chip by labeling it as “Industry’s First […]
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22-07-18, 11:31
Xiaomi is increasingly taking over the world with its budget smartphones. Already dominating in the Indian and Chinese market, the company once even touched the tag of the world largest manufacturer in 2014. And the upcoming MI A2, a successor of MI A1, is being anticipated to be one of the blockbusters of 2018. While the […]
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iMobie PhoneRescue: Recover Deleted Messages On Android And iOS Effortlessly
There can be situations where a single tap, albeit unknowingly, can lead to the deletion of important text messages from your smartphone. With text messaging a primary source of communication between people, loss of messages can be disastrous sometimes. Android offers some methods using which you can try to retrieve deleted messages to some extent, […]
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Amazon, Reddit And Others Fail To Warn Us About Dumb Passwords
Believe it or not, there is still a large number of people who use passwords such as “password,” “password123”, “[dog’s name]1” and others along the same lines. And in the era of sophisticated hacking, these passwords are not exactly “safe.” Before me, this is the first thing websites should inform you while setting up a password. But apparently, many […]
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Apple Fans Are Returning New 15-inch MacBook Pro Due To Heating Issues
The new 15-inch Mac Book Pro is well advertised as “the fastest and most powerful notebook we’ve ever made.” In fact, Mac users call it a beast among laptops. The 2.2 GHz six-core Intel i7 processor makes it stand on the top. But what sets it aside from other manufacturers is its configuration options including Intel […]
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Google Chrome To Stop Background Tab Loading After 5 Mins Of Inactivity
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser out there. But with all the fame it has gathered it has also received criticism for being a resource hogging software, no matter what device you have. Thankfully, that might change in the coming future. The background tabs in Chrome for Android will be suspended after 5 minutes of inactivity. Engineers […]
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Windows 10 Gets “Leap Second” Support For Improved Time Accuracy
We know the importance of time for humans. But it’s more important in the case of computers where even a millisecond of delay could bring unforeseen consequences. That’s why there is a need for accuracy when displaying time. Microsoft is adding support for Leap Second to Windows 10 RS5 and Windows Server 2019. As you […]
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Instagram Gets ‘Activity Status’ Indicator To Show When You’re Online
If you think that you can ignore the messages of your friends on Instagram without letting them know and keep reading posts, then we have sad news for you. Instagram has added a green dot in the front of profiles to let your contacts know when you’re online. Announced in an official blog post, the […]
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Fuchsia OS: This Android Successor Could Replace Android In 5 Years
We have previously reported that Google is working on an operating system named Fuchsia OS which is deemed as a successor to Android. A recent report by Bloomberg reveals that the engineers working on the project have plans to roll out the new operating system initially to voice controlled devices like smart speakers and gradually […]
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How To Add Animated GIF As Your Android Home Button?
One of the reasons why Android flourished so quickly is the customizability it offers. Given that one has the required expertise, desired changes can be made to Android inside out. We have already seen tons of third-party ROMs, custom recoveries, etc., offering different kinds of user experiences and features. However, one thing has remained mostly […]
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8 Best Android Emulators For 2018 To Experience Android On Your PC
Android Emulators are seemingly becoming more popular as Android’s popularity keeps growing. From developers testing apps to gamers playing on a large screen, users yearn for experiencing Android operating system with a mouse and keyboard, coupled with high specifications of the PC. Maybe you are switching from iPhone to Android, or you merely want to […]
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25-07-18, 11:34
If you follow the Ubuntu development process closely, you must be knowing about the Ubuntu Communitheme that has been under development for some time. In case you are a person who doesn’t like this name, here’s a good news. Canonical has announced details regarding the next default Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish theme, which is now called […]
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PUBG Mobile Update Brings War Mode, SLR Sniper, Clans & Vehicles
#pubgmobile070 is now live on both iOS and Android! Clans, War Mode, Achievements, SLR, Achievement system and more! Parachute in: https://t.co/FA20ukzKl1 pic.twitter.com/2S9jtiX8QK — PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) July 24, 2018 Original story continues from here… The wildly popular battle royale game PUBG for mobile is all set to receive a new War mode in the upcoming […]
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Here’s Why Chrome Is Now Showing Millions of Websites As “Not Secure”
Google is taking the privacy quite seriously, and the new Chrome security update will undoubtedly put a significant toll on all your favorite websites. Google Chrome just launched a security feature with the release of Chrome 68. From now on, Chrome web browser will label all HTTP sites as “not secure.” All the HTTPS websites […]
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Apple Reveals Why Your New MacBook Pro Slowed Down, Releases Bug Fix
Apple has acknowledged the performance throttling issues in the new MacBook Pro revealing that a software bug was behind the slowdown of the machines when they reached high temperatures. This comes after almost a week of reporting and talking on various forums on the web about the CPU throttling issue. It was first brought to […]
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“Crypto Bug” Affects OS Drivers And Bluetooth Implementations of Apple, Intel, Qualcomm
A cryptographic bug has affected Bluetooth implementations and operating system drivers of many popular hardware vendors, including Apple, Broadcom, Intel, Qualcomm. As reported by BleepingComputer, Bluetooth’s “Secure Simple pairing” process and Bluetooth LE’s “Secure Connections” have been affected by this bug. It exploits the incapable validating encryption parameters during Bluetooth connections. Pairing devices poorly validate elliptical curve parameters that are used for generating public […]
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10 Most Common Non-Tech Jobs In Tech Companies In 2018
The first thing that comes into our minds while thinking of employees at tech companies is probably Software Engineers and Data Scientists. But a technology company requires employees beyond those in technical roles, so they hire for non-tech roles too. The current scenario at the job market doesn’t necessarily require you to be a tech pro to […]
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Xiaomi Launches Android One-based Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite: Find Key Specs Here
Xiaomi has just annouced two new devices — Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite; both are running on Google sideline project Android One. Let’s tell their major features in brief: Mi A2: Key Specs The new Xiaomi Mi A2 is the successor of Mi A1 which was the company first Android-powered device. The 6-inch full-HD display […]
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Stock Android vs Android One vs Android Go: Which Android Is Best For You?
Android has probably more versions than Indian spices in Sundar Pichai’s house. From Android Cupcake that came out in 2009 to Android Oreo, the platform has deeply ingrained in our lives. And just when people were content with the long overdue update of Android Oreo 8.1, Google seems ready with Android P which is only […]
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28 Best Android P Features: What’s New In The Latest Version?
Google I/O 2018 packed some hefty surprises for Android users. While the company’s advancements in Google AI and Google Assistant held us spellbound, the Android P Developer Preview 2 (DP2) announcement brought us closer to the final version of Android Pistachio (Yup. That might be true). While the name of Android version 9.0 still remains a mystery, […]
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Just 1 Year Of Smartphone Use Could Cause Memory Loss Among Teens: Research
Countless times our elders have warned us about the dangers of using a smartphone. And yet, we never listen to them thinking they are merely blabbering without any research-backed data. Well now might be the time to apologize for ignoring their sixth sense. New research states that only one year of smartphone radiation is long […]
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28-07-18, 11:35
The instant messaging service Telegram has made another useful addition to its feature set. Known as Telegram Passport, it’s designed to reduce the hassle of dealing with services that require your documents and government IDs like passport, driving license, bills, etc. Passport provides a way to upload documents to the cloud and share them when […]
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Ubuntu 18.04.1 Released: Download The First Bionic Beaver Point Release Here
In case you were waiting for the first point release of Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver, it’s time to go ahead and grab that upgrade. In my own experience, many conservative Ubuntu Linux users tend to wait for the first point releases as they are more stable as compared to the initial ones. This long-term Ubuntu 18.04.1 […]
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How To Connect Your Chromecast To VLC? | Stream From VLC To Chromecast
If you’re among the people having a Chromecast, streaming content on your television isn’t any easier. Mostly, people use Chromecast to cast content from their Android or iOS device. But there are also users who prefer to cast from their PCs via Google Chrome. In the past, we have already told about some great things […]
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Microsoft Windows 10 Professional Under 12 USD & Free Shipping!
Microsoft Window 10 is the latest operating system which combines the strengths of Windows 8 and the popular Windows 7 skillfully. The only drawback: The original price of the Pro version is full of 200 USD. That does not have to be! At Goodoffer24.com, you can get your Windows 10 License for only 12 USD, […]
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EA To Launch Its “Premier” Unlimited PC Gaming Subscription Next Week
Electronic Arts announced during its earnings call that the unlimited game subscription service called Origin Access Premier is coming for PC gamers on July 30. Unveiled at this year’s E3, the new Netflix-like service is superior to the existing Origin Access subscription service which will now become the basic membership tier. This goes alongside another […]
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Fortnite Android Could Kick Off As Galaxy Note 9 “Exclusive”
To boost Note 9’s preliminary sales, Samsung is doing something we could have never guessed. Samsung is going to pair up with Epic Games to give a 30-day Fortnite Android experience exclusively on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Fortnite has been hinting about the battle royal game release on Android for quite some time. At the […]
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Another German State Is Ditching Linux And Moving To Microsoft Windows
While the open source enthusiasts were already disheartened by Munich’s migration of official computers to Microsoft Windows and other proprietary software, it looks like another German state is following the footsteps and ditching the penguin. As per a report from the German news site Heise, the tax department of the Lower Saxony state has decided […]
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Samsung’s “Unbreakable” Display Survives 26 Consecutive Drops With Zero Damage
Only a few days back in the rumor mill, we heard about Samsung working on a 7-inch foldable screen. And like every Samsung rumor, we are getting skeptical about the new claims. At the moment, it seems like Samsung has something big up their sleeves. On Thursday, Samsung Display division annouced its “unbreakable flexible” display has […]
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YouTube Works 5 Times Slower On Firefox And Edge, Claims Mozilla Executive
After the EU’s massive $5 billion fine on Google for creating dominance in Android smartphones, many people realized that Google is not the utopian company they thought it was. In fact, it uses the same petty tactics as any other big firm. In a recent Twitter threat, Mozilla Technical Program Manager accused Google of forcing Youtube […]
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Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps On Play Store
After Apple recently imposed a ban on cryptocurrency mining apps, Google is the next in line to take a toll on such apps. The search giant has updated the Play Store Developer Policy to reflect that latest changes. “We don’t allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices. We permit apps that remotely manage the mining […]
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31-07-18, 11:40
When we think of the Firefox browser, the image of the red panda logo immediately comes to our mind. Mozilla is about to change that, and a redesigned logo will represent the versatility of products the company has started making. As per its blog post, Mozilla is going through possible design considerations and has invited […]
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Confirmed: Android P Is Coming To OnePlus 3/3T | No Android Oreo 8.1
Honestly! There aren’t many smartphone manufacturers that assure to deliver the latest Android version, certainly not on their early devices. But the recent OnePlus post announcement has reinstated our trust in OEM’s. Actualizing on best Android OEM ever, OnePlus has confirmed that it will deliver Android P on its older devices – OnePlus 3 and OnePlus […]
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8 Biggest Android P Notification Changes: Best Android P Features
Let’s be honest! Many of us pick up our smartphone first thing in the morning, scrolling through the overnight missed notifications. And frankly, out of hundreds of mindless pings, there is the only one or two for which we truly care. Thankfully, Google knows about the notification chaos pretty well, and as a consequence, Android P (9.0) […]
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Google Chrome Launches For VR Headsets: Here’s How To Try It On Daydream
There is an extensive list of platforms for which the Google Chrome browser is available; you name it and a version exists. Now, Google has added another name to the list: Daydream VR. Until now, Daydream users have tried Chrome in the form of test builds or the regular Chrome that’s designed for Android. Now, […]
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Trump Team Knocks Google, Facebook’s Door Over Internet Privacy Laws
The lack of any federal law to analyze how companies like Facebook and Google collect data and monetize it has started itching America. According to a report by The Washington Post, Trump administration is holding talks with leading Silicon Valley companies including Google and Facebook to establish a set of laws to prevent data leaks […]
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How Magic Leap Lumin Could Turn Your Home Into A “Mixed Reality OS”
Believe it or not, smartphones have reached the saturation point in our lives. At least in my case, I am not very excited about the latest launches that happen almost every day. We want something new, and we may find it in virtual and mixed reality-based tech that has a lot of surprising elements still left. […]
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Changing Your Twitter Name To ‘Elon Musk’ Will Lock Your Account
Elon Musk’s imposters have become a menace for Twitter. The increasing number of cryptocurrency scammers on its microblogging site has forced Twitter to take harsh steps. If an unverified account which is not associated with any phone number changes his/her Twitter display name to ‘Elon Musk’ or ‘SpaceX’, then the account will be immediately locked. After […]
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Try Blocking Amazon’s Cloud And Feel Instant Regret
Most of us think that Google is the internet. It might be, but there is another name that powers almost 40% of the cloud infrastructure. It’s Amazon. Amazon’s cloud computing service AWS (Amazon Web Services) is used by leading websites and services including Netflix, Airbnb, Slack, Expedia, and more. So, other than our tons of […]
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Linux Boots On “Shakti” — India’s First Ever RISC-V Based Silicon Processor
RISC-V Workshop in Chennai, India, hosted by The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), achieved a significant milestone by booting Linux on its first ever RISC-V based silicon chip processor named Shakti (Project Page). The team, which is sponsored by the Western Digital, aims to create a critical mass of CPU architects in India, according to […]
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6 Best Android Gestures Apps To Get iPhone X Gestures In 2018
Gesture navigation is gradually becoming the new paradigm for new and upcoming smartphones. While Pixel, OnePlus, and Xiaomi, have already debuted their “gesture navigation” in 2018, it was Apple who initially came up with a button-free smartphone in 2017. The iPhone X has been a revolutionary smartphone, providing a seamless experience on an edge-to-edge display. But as […]
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03-08-18, 11:42
Things have been shaky for Elon Musk’s electronic vehicle company Tesla lately after delayed production schedules and receiving flak for auto driving issues. Now, Musk has come up with a new means to dissuade voices — Video Games. Because who doesn’t like video games? On Wednesday, Elon Musk invited applications for video game developers in […]
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Lenovo To Unveil World’s First 5G Phone With Snapdragon 855 Chip
It’s reasonably safe to expect that 5G smartphones would arrive somewhere in the first quarter of 2019, with the Mobile World Congress being the platform for the exciting announcements. Many OEMs like OnePlus and Huawei have already promised a fully-fledged 5G device in coming years. But the latest Lenovo announcement on Weibo has finally set the stage for the next big competition among smartphone […]
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Google Might Release Android P Sooner Than Expected
It seems like we are not the only ones who can’t wait on a mouth-watering treat. Google might be releasing Android P way sooner than expected. Evan Blass, who has remained a trustful leaker in the mobile community, shared an image through his Twitter account, showcasing a calendar with Android P logo marked on August […]
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It’s Our 4th Birthday: Take Part In Fossbytes Giveaway And Win Amazon Echo
Today’s a very special day for us as Fossbytes has turned 4. Over this period, we have grown from a small tech blog started from a college dorm room to a reputed media platform delivering news, tutorials, tips, and videos to millions of tech enthusiasts every month. With the support of a growing community of loving […]
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Elon Musk: Tesla’s AI Chip Project “Finally Coming To Fruition” After 3 Yrs
Elon Musk’s Electric vehicle company, Tesla is doing everything in power to stay afloat. In the past, we saw Elon Musk opening up about “sleeping on the floor” during the delayed production of the Tesla Model 3. Amidst the turmoil faced by the company, Elon Musk has now confirmed that Tesla’s self-driving chip which was in development […]
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Fortnite Coaching: Parents Are Paying Upto $20/Hour To Train Kids
As a kid, I was awful at shooting games. To make things worse, my parents would always nag me about why I should be outdoors, and invest my “precious” time in playing “productive” sports. Now it seems like either I have become too old or the world has lost its goddamn mind. The reason is a […]
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Reddit Hacked: Here’s How To Know If You Were Compromised
The popular news aggregator website Reddit has revealed that it suffered a data breach between June 14 and 18. While Reddit calls the attack “serious,” it hasn’t disclosed the number of users affected and said no data was altered. The hacker got read-only access to “some systems that contained backup data, source code, and other logs.” […]
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Facebook Turns WhatsApp Into A Money Making Machine
The Facebook-owned WhatsApp is used by more than 1 billion users every day. But despite such huge consumer base, there isn’t much Facebook has done to make money from the instant messaging service. WhatsApp Business was launched last year to help businesses to reach their customers via the instant messaging app. In the latest development, […]
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GoSho Review: Is “The World’s Most Powerful Mini HD Projector” Worth Its Price?
Mobile projectors have been around for quite some time, but given the rather static state of projector technologies, they rarely get smaller, and when they do, it’s usually at some cost. 1byOne has developed the GoSho, a projector that has a built-in Android operating system capable of receiving casted video streams or playing media directly […]
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Peel Remote: Everything About The Notorious Smart Remote App
Over the years, Peel Remote app has deteriorated from one of the top universal remote apps to the one the most notorious Android apps. Yet, a few device manufacturers have the audacity to place it, as a pre-loaded app. In the early days, when the concept of “universal remote in Android phone” was still fresh, […]
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06-08-18, 11:47
The release of newer models of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch is around the corner, and there are lots of rumors in the air. People are citing different sources to predict specifications, release date and price of the upcoming hardware. Here, we are compiling a list of all the latest rumors we find from various […]
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How To Enter BIOS Utility (UEFI Settings) On All PCs And Boot From USB?
Let’s get real. For at least once in our life, we have all gone through the hassle of searching around the web to find the right key to Enter to boot into BIOS (UEFI for all the new folks) settings for us to tinker with. As you may have already found out, Entering BIOS utility or […]
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Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS And Manjaro-based Netrunner 2018.08 “Rolling” — New Linux Releases
Ubuntu 16.04.5 Following the release of Ubuntu 18.04.1, the first point release of Bionic Beaver, Canonical’s development team has shipped Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS. It arrives as a good news for the more conservative users who wish to stick with the 16.04 series and keep receiving regular updates intended for their machine. The 16.04.5 LTS release […]
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A New “Tesla Mini Car” Is In Pipeline; Tweets Elon Musk
In another episode of “Are you serious, Elon?” Elon Musk has tweeted that Tesla is working on a mini car that can squeeze in an adult. We’re working on a new Tesla mini-car that can squeeze in an adult — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 5, 2018 The tweet was in response to an image that […]
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The New ‘Dual-SIM’ iPhone Might Launch Only In China, As Per Rumors
After the diagnostic reports of iOS 12 Beta hinted towards a new iPhone with dual-SIM setup, a new set of rumors says that the iPhone might be exclusive to China. According to a report by Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, the employees of Foxconn, the company that assembles iPhone, says that the iPhone model featuring dual […]
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Python Bags 1st Position In IEEE Spectrum Programming Language Rankings
Python is once again the top programming language, according to IEEE Spectrum’s fifth interactive ranking for leading languages that was released recently. Spectrum ranks the languages by weighting and combining 11 metrics from 9 sources. The main feature of this ranking is that it is interactive and offers 5 ranking for 4 different platforms. Platforms: […]
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 pre-orders | Free Fortnite V-bucks Worth $150
Samsung is going all out in marketing its next flagship device – The Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Earlier, we reported that Epic games would kick off a 30-day exclusive Fortnite for Android on Samsung Galaxy Note 9. And pre-ordering the device would get players free V bucks, skins, emotes, and much more. A new report […]
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CCleaner Facing Backlash For User Data Collection And Active Monitoring
Ever since Avast acquired Piriform’s CCleaner, users have been complaining of the software going downhill as they often encounter annoying ads and malware in it. Now, the popular system cleaning tool is facing a backlash from users for the latest ‘improvements’ introduced in the software. The latest update to v5.45 in the free version of […]
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Over 200,000 Wi-Fi Routers Affected By Massive CoinHive Cryptomining Campaign
A new discovery by the researchers at Trustwave has revealed that a CoinHive cryptomining campaign has affected more than 200,000 MikroTik routers. Researchers got alerted after witnessing a rise in the CoinHive activity in Brazil. Further research revealed that the MikroTik routers are the root of the activities. Through the campaign, bad actors behind the […]
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Apple Becomes First Public Trillion Dollar Company; Beats Amazon, Microsoft, And Google
Apple has added another feather in its cap by becoming the first publicly listed US company with the market value of more than $1 trillion. Apple achieved this feat on Thursday, and its shares closed at a record high of $207.39. After the news, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook released a memo to employees thanking them […]
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09-08-18, 11:50
By this time, we have realized how artificial intelligence is a boon and a bane at the same time. Computers have become capable of performing things that human beings cannot. It is not tough to imagine a world where you AI could program human beings; thanks to sci-fi television series available lately. What happens when […]
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Top 14 Free Movie Download Websites | Completely Legal Places For 2018
Short Bytes: Are you looking for some websites where you can download movies for free, legally? To answer this query, we are here with a list of top 14 free movie download websites where you can get some quality entertainment without paying any money. This list includes the likes of The Internet Archive, Pluto TV, […]
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Google Using A Honeypot To Track “Banned Words” For Its Chinese Search Engine
265.com is a Chinese web directory that was founded back in 2003 by Cai Wensheng, also known as “the godfather of Chinese webmasters.” The website was bought by Google in 2008. Since then, Google has been using it to provide news updates, advertisements, and other information. The site also has a search box but it […]
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Roku Brings Its Free Streaming Channel To Web and Non-Roku Devices
Roku, the famous media streaming player, has made its free, ad-based streaming channel, The Roku Channel, live on the internet. It is the first time that Roku has made its service available to non-Roku users. The channel, which was first launched in the September of last year, has also been launched on selected models of […]
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Google Pixel 3 Complete Leak Reveals A Massive Notch And Full Specs
The smartphone leakers don’t seem to be catching a break– especially when it comes to flagship devices like iPhone 2019, Pixel 3, or Galaxy Note 9. In the most recent and probably the most ‘complete’ leak of the recent times, Google’s next smartphone, Pixel 3, has been revealed in its entirety. The leaks that have […]
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Apple Says “Customer Is Not Our Product”: Answers 16 Hard Questions From Lawmakers
Government agencies are tightening their nose on tech giants amidst scandals related to data leaks and user privacy. In 16 multi-part questions sent to Apple and Alphabet, Google’s parent company, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has probed how the companies obtain and handle the massive amount of data. Apple has responded to […]
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LibreOffice 6.1 Released For Windows, Linux & macOS
After waiting for almost half a year, The Document Foundation has finally pushed the first point release for LibreOffice 6. The latest update LibreOffice 6.1 is important in the sense it packs a plethora of big features. The update brings performance improvement when loading proprietary Microsoft formats. It has a new graphics manager and an […]
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Xiaomi Mi A2 Launched In India For Rs 16,999; Pre-order Starts Tomorrow
Last month, Xiaomi Mi A2 launch in Spain made quite a buzz in the mobile community. Today, Xiaomi has officially launched Xiaomi Mi A2 in India, priced at Rs. 16,999. The new Xiaomi device is the successor of Mi A1 which was the company’s first Android One device. Key Specification of Xiaomi Mi A2: Design Xiaomi’s […]
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Blockchain Is The Hottest Freelancer Skill For Q2 In 2018
According to largest global freelancing website Upwork, Blockchain has once again managed to rank as the hottest technology in its recently released quarterly skills index. With this milestone, Blockchain has become the first skill to rank 1st position twice on its lists. Upwork Skills Index evaluates and ranks 20 fastest-growing skills quarterly based on real-time […]
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