NTT DOCOMO has announced that it has developed the world’s first 8K 3D virtual reality (VR) system for live video streaming and viewing at 60 frames per second (fps) over 5G mobile communications. Viewers will be able to use head-mounted displays to experience music and sporting events in highly realistic 3D VR. Continue reading “NTT DOCOMO introduces first 360-degree 8K 3D VR system for live video streaming and viewing at 60fps”
Intex Technologies has launched a range of 3D/4D/6D wireless Mice giving users a wide range of choice to choose from. This range includes Mouse Wireless M-100, M110, M250, M200, M210, and the company claims that the new range is High on quality and aggressive on pricing. Continue reading “Intex Wireless M-100, M110, M250, M200, M210 mice launched starting at Rs. 360”
Leveraging on the Apple’s Touch ID and Face ID, Facebook-owned WhatsApp for iOS has gained with the ability to lock app and add an extra layer of security. Although it doesn’t work per chat basis, it locks down the app for biometric authentication. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS gets Face ID or Touch ID biometric authentication”
According to security researchers, several beauty camera apps on Google Play are capable of accessing remote ad configuration servers that can be used for malicious purposes. What’s not surprising is that some of these apps have millions of downloads given the popularity. A large number of the download counts originated from Asia, particularly in India. Continue reading “Google bans several beauty apps from the Play Store that redirect users to phishing websites, steal pictures and more”
After rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the Zenfone 5Z globally last month, the company has now started Android Pie beta testing for the Zenfone Max Pro M2. Continue reading “ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update starts rolling out”
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras with a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. These come with HDR still photo mode, that can be played back on HLG-compliant televisions. The cameras can shoot video at 4K, 60fps with dual image stabilization, tiltable LCD display, contrast AD and depth-from-defocus tech. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S1R and Lumix S1 full-frame mirrorless cameras announced”
Sony smartphone woes continue to grow as the company ended the December 2018 quarter with just 1.8 million shipments. This represents a fall of 55% compared to last year where it shipped 4 million smartphones. The company has also reduced the full-year outlook, now targeting 6.5 million unit sales compared to 7.0 million units previously. Continue reading “Sony shipped 1.8 million smartphones in Q3 FY 2018, 55% YoY decline”
Apple FaceTime bug has allowed the caller to listen to audio and watch the video of the recipient even if he doesn’t pick up the call. This bug has let Apple to temporarily disable the FaceTime server and the company has officially apologized for the FaceTime flaw. Apple said a fix that will re-enable group FaceTime is now scheduled to be released next week. Continue reading “Apple apologizes for FaceTime bug, says fix is coming next week”
Uber has announced it is rolling out its first-ever integration with public transit in partnership with the Regional Transportation District (RTD). Uber riders in Denver can now plan their transit journey with real-time information and end-to-end directions right in the Uber app. Continue reading “Uber adds public transit to expand transportation beyond rides”
India’s new E-commerce FDI norms comes into effect today, February 1st and this will impact Amazon’s pricing, product selection, and convenience for both customers and sellers. Amazon’s growth has slowed down internationally in the December quarter, comprising of Diwali sales and holiday sales across international markets. Continue reading “Amazon India pulls products from Cloudtail, Appario as new FDI norms come into effect”
Nintendo and LINE Corporation have signed a partnership where both the companies will jointly develop a new game for smart devices. Nintendo and LINE will co-develop and jointly operate a new action puzzle game featuring Dr. Mario titled Dr. Mario. Continue reading “Nintendo, LINE partner to launch Dr Mario World for Android and iOS later this year”
Telegram is gaining a new update bringing with it chat background where you can now search the web for wallpapers, add effects and then share your backgrounds with friends via links. Telegram backgrounds now support motion and blur effects. You can also set any color as your background, apply a pattern and more. Continue reading “Telegram V5.3 update brings motion and blur effects to backgrounds”
Twitter has announced that it is stepping up its fight against notification spammer as the functionality of three of these services — ManageFlitter, Statusbrew, Crowdfire stopped functioning. Twitter has confirmed its actions and said that these three apps for having repeatedly violated the API rules. Continue reading “Twitter revokes API access of three notification spammer apps that sell fake followers”
Apple has shut down Google’s ability to distribute its internal iOS apps, following a similar shutdown that was issued to Facebook earlier this week. According to reports, the early versions of Google Maps, Hangouts, Gmail, and other pre-release beta apps stopped working alongside employee-only apps like a Gbus app for transportation and Google’s internal cafe app. Continue reading “Apple restores Google’s internal iOS apps after certificate misuse”
Google Explore Art and Culture app which uses augmented reality is getting a new update to its iOS and Android. It brings a new camera tab making AR features easily accessible. The Android version of the app brings a new bottom bar with Material Theme. Continue reading “Google Arts & Culture update brings new camera button for AR, Material design and more”
