Damson CORSECA Eternia retro Bluetooth speaker launched in India

Damson Technologies has launched the CORSECA Eternia retro looking Bluetooth speaker in India. It connects via the Bluetooth 4.2 and packs 2 powerful 10Watts RMS drivers & 20WRMS output. The speaker boasts an impressive frequency range of 70Hz – 20 KHz. Continue reading “Damson CORSECA Eternia retro Bluetooth speaker launched in India”

Gmail uses TensorFlow machine learning to remove 100 million spam messages every day

Google has announced using its new protections powered TensorFlow open source machine learning framework is blocking around 100 million additional spam messages on Gmail every day. It is now blocking spam categories that used to be very hard to detect. TensorFlow was able to block image-based messages, emails with hidden embedded content, and messages from newly created domains that try to hide a low volume of spammy messages within legitimate traffic.
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Spotify acquires Podcast creators Gimlet Media and Anchor

Spotify and Anchor

Spotify has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Gimlet Media Inc. and Anchor podcast creation, publishing, and monetization services. Gimlet will bring its best-in-class podcast studio with dedicated IP development, production, and advertising capabilities. While Anchor will bring its platform of tools for podcast creators and its creator base. Continue reading “Spotify acquires Podcast creators Gimlet Media and Anchor”

WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour

WhatsApp has outlined how it is tackling abuse and spread of fake news on the messaging platform. The company said that they have built a machine learning system to detect users with abusive behavior and those sending bulk messages and creating multiple accounts with the sole purpose of spreading false and abusive content.  Continue reading “WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour”

Apple appoints Deirdre O’Brien as senior vice president of Retail and People as Angela Ahrendts leaves

Apple Deirdre O’Brien

Apple has announced that Deirdre O’Brien will be taking on new responsibilities for Apple’s retail and online stores in an expanded role as senior vice president of Retail + People, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. After five transformative years leading the company’s retail and online stores, Angela Ahrendts will be parting from Apple.  Continue reading “Apple appoints Deirdre O’Brien as senior vice president of Retail and People as Angela Ahrendts leaves”

Google releases Password Checkup Chrome extension to detect vulnerable username and passwords

Google Password Checkup

Google has introduced a new Password Checkup Chrome extension to help keep your password safe. Whenever you sign in to a site, Password Checkup will trigger a warning if the username and password you use are one of over 4 billion credentials that Google knows to be unsafe. You can download it from Google Chrome webstore. Continue reading “Google releases Password Checkup Chrome extension to detect vulnerable username and passwords”

Emoji 12 with 230 new emojis including Waffle, Hindu Temple, Sloth, and more finalized

Emoji 12

Unicode Consortium has approved the final emoji list for 2019 which includes a total of 230 emojis and will be coming to major platforms this year. Additions include previously drafted candidates such as a Flamingo, Otter, and Guide Dog, as well as a Waffle, Hindu Temple, Sari, Sloth, and Mate. Continue reading “Emoji 12 with 230 new emojis including Waffle, Hindu Temple, Sloth, and more finalized”

Facebook Messenger ‘Unsend’ feature now available for everyone

Facebook Messenger Unsend

Facebook Messenger finally gets ‘delete message’ feature months after promising the rollout. You can easily remove your sent message on Messenger – whether it’s to one person or a group, similar to that on WhatsApp. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger ‘Unsend’ feature now available for everyone”

Picooc Mini smart weighing scale launched for Rs. 2999

Picooc Mini

Optiemus Infracom has launched Picooc Mini which is a high-precision health monitoring smart weighing scale in India. Thanks to its compact build, Picooc Mini is easy to store and carry and can also be connected to the user’s smartphone using a Bluetooth connection and processes the measurement data to create health trends. Continue reading “Picooc Mini smart weighing scale launched for Rs. 2999”

Acer Chromebase 24I2 and Chromebase for Meetings 24V2 with 8th Gen Intel Core processor announced

Acer Chromebase 24I2

Acer has launched two new Chromebooks; the Acer Chromebase for Meetings 24V2 for effortless video conferencing with Google Hangouts Meet, and the Acer Chromebase 24I2, an all-in-one Chrome device. Both the models are powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core processors, 24-inch Full HD display and a 5MP wide-angle webcam. Continue reading “Acer Chromebase 24I2 and Chromebase for Meetings 24V2 with 8th Gen Intel Core processor announced”

Google Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier apps released to help hearing-impaired users communicate

Google has introduced two new apps for Android: Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier designed to help hearing-impaired. Live Transcribe app takes real-world speech and turns it into real-time captions using just the phone’s microphone. Continue reading “Google Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier apps released to help hearing-impaired users communicate”

Google expands Instant Tethering to more Chromebooks and smartphones

Instant Tethering

Google has announced Instant Tethering will be available on more Chromebooks starting today. Meaning, you can connect to the internet via a paired Android phone’s cellular network connection, as long as tethering is enabled on your mobile data plan. Continue reading “Google expands Instant Tethering to more Chromebooks and smartphones”

Periscope brings the ability to go live with guests

Periscope is finally bringing the ability to go live with guest and invite anyone in your audience to join your broadcast. Your chosen guests can be heard by everyone and can drop off at any time. Broadcasters can still read and respond to chats. Continue reading “Periscope brings the ability to go live with guests”

iOS 12.2 to limit accelerometer and gyroscope access in Safari over privacy

Apple Safari

Apple iOS 12.2 beta with several new features including Apple News app in Canada, a redesigned TV remote in Control Center, support for adding HomeKit-enabled TVs in the Home app, and more rolled out last month. However, with the stable release of 12.2, Apple will introduce a new Motion & Orientation Access toggle under Settings. Continue reading “iOS 12.2 to limit accelerometer and gyroscope access in Safari over privacy”

Alphabet records $39.2 billion in revenue with 22% YoY growth in Q4 2018

Alphabet Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter of the year that ended on December 31st, 2018. Google reported total revenue of $39.2 billion with 22% YoY growth and 23% increase in constant currency revenues year over year. The company had an operating income of $8.203 billion with 21% operating margin. Continue reading “Alphabet records $39.2 billion in revenue with 22% YoY growth in Q4 2018”