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Opera has announced that it is testing new in-built browser VPN for its Android browser. Beta users are the first ones to test the VPN. It is a free, unlimited and has no-log VPN feature. Continue reading “Opera browser for Android beta gets built-in free VPN”
Portronics has launched My Buddy Hexa, the company’s latest laptop stand that reduces strain on your neck by having right screen viewing angle. Also, your fingers and wrists too get optimum 7 adjustable angles when typing on the keyboard which also reduces the fatigue. It offers natural ventilation without a fan. Continue reading “Portronics My Buddy Hexa Portable Laptop Stand launched for Rs. 699”
Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor 8C, successor of the Honor 7C in India back in India back in November last year starting at Rs. 11,999. Today the company has announced a Rs. 1000 price cut for the 32GB version of the smartphone for a limited period, so you can get the phone at Rs. 10,999 on Amazon.in. It also comes with several other offers. Continue reading “Honor 8C gets a limited-period price cut in India”
Beyerdynamic has launched Soul BYRD, a new lightweight in-ear headset in India. It has an ultra-slim design that do not protrude from the auricle and will not exert pressure on the ear even when the user is lying on their side, says the company. It has a three-button remote with integrated microphone and comes with five included silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L and XL) that ensure perfect fit. Continue reading “Beyerdynamic Soul BYRD in-ear headphones with ultra-slim design launched in India”
Germany’s competition watchdog; the Bundeskartellamt has imposed “far-reaching” restrictions on Facebook’s data collection and sharing. Facebook unsurprisingly plans to appeal. The watchdog said that Facebook should not combine or collect user data third-party websites and assign them to user accounts without users’ consent. Continue reading “German Watchdog blocks Facebook from merging user data without consent”
Apple has released iOS 12.1.4 update which brings a fix for the FaceTime bug that allowed the caller to peep into the receiver’s video and audio. The update also brings a fix for two zero-days security threats that a top Google security engineer, Ben Hawkes, team leader at Google’s Project Zero security team revealed. Continue reading “Apple iOS 12.1.4 update fixes FaceTime bug, two iOS zero-days vulnerabilities”
Apple has started informing app developers to remove or disclose their use of analytics code that allows them to record how a user interacts with their iPhone apps or face removal from the app store. This comes after major companies, like Expedia, Hollister, and Hotels.com were spotted using a third-party analytics tool to record every tap and swipe inside the app. Continue reading “Apple warns app developers to remove or disclose screen recording code”
Twitter, Inc. has announced financial results for its fourth quarter of 2018 which had total revenue of $909 million, an increase of 24% year-over-year. The company’s advertising revenue totaled $791 million, an increase of 23% year-over-year. Twitter’s total ad engagements increased 33% year-over-year and the cost per engagement decreased 7% year-over-year. Continue reading “Twitter reports $909 million revenue, 24% YoY growth and 126 million monetizable daily active users in Q4 2018”
Update – February 8: Amazon.in has started teasing the phone with more images and has also enabled ‘notify me’ option.
Facebook and Instagram have shared updates on how it enforces policies against self-harm or suicide on the platform. The company since 2016 has built its approach with experts in suicide prevention. These experts unanimously reaffirmed that Facebook should allow users to share admissions of self-harmed suicidal thoughts, but should not allow people to share content promoting it. Continue reading “Facebook and Instagram to no longer allow graphic images that promote self-harm”
Update – February 7, 2019: Netflix has rolled out Smart Downloads feature for iOS users. Similar to Android and Windows, this will automatically delete episodes you’ve watched and download the next one when you are connected to WiFi. You can disable it from the Downloads section. Grab the latest version of the iOS app to enjoy the feature.
Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon 712, the company’s latest SoC in the new 700 series and the successor of Snapdragon 710 that was introduced last year. It is built on the same power-efficient 10nm process technology, is based on Kryo 360 architecture and has Adreno 616 GPU, however the company promises 10% performance uplift across gaming, web browsing and more since the CPU is clocked up to 2.3GHz compared to up to 2.2GHz in the predecessor. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 10nm Mobile Platform brings 10% performance improvement across gaming, browsing and more”
Sony has launched α6400 (Model ILCE-6400), its latest mirrorless camera in India. It was introduced last month, comes with world’s fastest 0.02 second auto focus, new advanced Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities. It offers high-speed shooting at up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking, a new-generation BIONZ X image processing engine, 4K video recording, a fully 180-degree tiltable LCD touch screen and more.
Motorola has finally announced the Moto G7 series – G7, G7 Plus, G7 Power and G7 Play smartphones at an event in Brazil, as it had promised. The Moto G7 and the G7 Plus have a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ display and 3D glass back. The top-end G7 Plus is powered by Snapdragon 636, while the others are powered by Snapdragon 632. All the phones have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C Port and a water-repellent design that protects against accidental spills, sweat, and light rain.
Continue reading “Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play announced, price revealed”
Stuffcool has launched the Montry wireless in-ear headphones with neckband design in India. It comes with magnetic ear heads for convenience and to carry it along like a necklace when not in use. it supports the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and packs 180mAh battery with playback time of 9 hours or talk time of 8 hours. Continue reading “Stuffcool Monty wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 launched for Rs. 1999”
