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Vivo V17 launched in India; check out price, specifications, features
The new Vivo V17 comes with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device features a 4500mAh battery with the 9V/2A fast charge support
Tool Illegally Enables Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
A method has been discovered that allows Windows 7 users to bypass eligibility checks and receive Extended Security Updates even if they have not paid for a license.
This update is the last you’ll see of Google Glass Explorer Edition
Google has announced one final update before it pulls the plug on the Explorer Edition of its Google Glass smart glasses.
Epic Games Store down? Here’s how to fix it
Epic Games have fans have been frustrated and confused, following a bug that prevented players from accessing their store.
Google adds robocall screening and more to the Pixel 4 in first ‘feature drop’
Plus, a memory management update for all Pixels.
The US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says report
One billion cameras will be installed globally by 2021, says IHS Markit.
Collections feature now available to all Microsoft Edge users in the Canary and Dev channels
Microsoft today announced that Collections feature is now rolling out to all Edge browser users in the Canary and Dev channels. Collections is a general-purpose tool that allows you to collect, organize, export, and share content you find on the web. For example, if you are looking to buy a laptop, you will probably visit …
Google announces new update with several new features for Pixel phones
Google today announced that it will be delivering new updates called “Pixel feature drops” for Pixel devices from now on. Until now, Google only released regular updates with fixes and improvements. The first Pixel feature drops releasing this month comes with several new features and improvements. Portrait mode for all photos: Google now allows you …
Asus announces more powerful ROG Phone 2 Ultimate Edition and STRIX Edition
Republic of Gamers is ready to blow your gaming socks off with two suped-up smartphones: ROG Phone 2 Ultimate Edition and ROG Phone 2 STRIX Edition
UMIDIGI A3S - Galaxy A10 competitor is on Global sale for $59.99 - Gizmochina
UMIDIGI is always known for its affordable smartphone devices. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer doesn’t disappoint when it comes to discounts and offers on its smartphone devices. Similarly, as per the aspirations, the UMIDIGI has announced the Global Sale of UMIDIGI A3S at $59.99. The ultimate Galaxy A10 competitor is available for a much lesser price …
Xiaomi crowdfunds the Chuangmi Smart Cat Eye Doorbell with a 5-inch display - Gizmochina
Xiaomi has launched a new product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. It is a smart cat eye with a 5-inch IPS display. The device comes with a 369 yuan ($52) price tag and will start shipping on January 16, 2020. The design of the Chuangmi Smart Cat Eye Doorbell comes in two different parts; one …
Vivo V17 with punch-hole display, 48MP quad cameras and SD675 debuts for Rs. 22,990 (~$32) in India - Gizmochina
Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched …
Xiaomi Founder Lin Bin had a role in naming Qualcomm's new Processors - Gizmochina
According to a new report, the Co-founder and President of Xiaomi Group, Lin Bin, played a role in naming Qualcomm’s new mobile chipset. Earlier today, the senior executive also reposted Lu Weibing’s (CEO and Co-founder) Weibo post on the Redmi K30, which features Snapdragon 765G SoC, that launches tomorrow (10th December 2019). On the Chinese …
Vivo X30 real images appear with key specifications - Gizmochina
Last week, Vivo China confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo X30 series of 5G phones on Dec. 16. The X30 series is rumored to include at least two devices such as Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro. Official teaser video and live shots of the Vivo X30 phone that surfaced in the recent …
WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android
WhatsApp reportedly extended a call waiting feature to Android devices, a little more than a ...
This waterproof smartphone has a little feature that every phone should have
Wireless charging, big battery, triple camera, the whole lot
New Google Chrome feature means no more emailing notes to yourself – here's how to use it
The new shared clipboard means you can simply text on your computer and paste it on your phone – no emails necessary.
Vivo V17 review: Good cameras, slick design but competition is tough
Vivo V17 review: Does Vivo V17 offers great value for its price? We take a look at the new phone with 48MP quad-camera and 32MP front camera.
Google's first Pixel 'feature drop' brings Portrait Blur, automatic call screen, and more
In addition to monthly security updates, Google’s latest Pixel phones will get bigger updates in ‘feature drops’ starting this month.
Pokémon could soon hide behind your couch thanks to an ARCore update
A new Google ARCore update helps your phone understand the depth that real-world objects have, helping virtual characters and objects feel a lot more realistic.
Google is improving memory management for all Pixel phones
Google has announced a feature drop for Pixel phones that will update memory management to help improve multitasking on the devices.
Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week
The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."
Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)
Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.
HP's Pocket Printer Is Let Down By Its Photo Quality And Location Data
The HP Sprocket Select is a pocket photo printer that prints sticker photos via a bluetooth phone app. It's adorable. Fun, even. But it's also a device you're likely to use a handful of times, and then hide away in a bedroom drawer until the end of time....
Google adds new photo controls and faster Assistant in first Pixel feature drop
Google is also rolling out an update to its memory management to ‘proactively compress’ background apps.
Samsung’s Galaxy S11+ Could Come With a Custom 108MP Camera for Enhanced Image Quality
According to the latest, Samsung Galaxy S11+ camera could boast a massive 108MP sensor which will allow for enhanced image quality and mroe.
Meet Now on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Africom confirms Russian air defense system downed US drone in Libya
U.S. Africa Command (Africom) has confirmed that an unarmed American drone over the Libyan capital last month was shot down by Russian air defenses, reported Reuters. Africom dropped three headlines via Reuters in the overnight, revealing how the surveillance drone was shot down over Tripoli. The headlines specify Russian military contractors have operated alongside east Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya’s bloody civil war. The contractors used Russian missile defense systems last month to shoot down a US drone. Africom’s Gen. Stephen Townsend told Reuters in a statement that he believes the Russian air defense operators “didn’t know it was a US remotely piloted aircraft when they fired on it.” “But they certainly know who it belongs to now and they are refusing to return it. They say they don’t know where it is, but I am not buying it,” Townsend said.
Advanced technology may indicate how brain learns faces
Facial recognition technology has advanced swiftly in the last five years. As University of Texas at Dallas researchers try to determine how computers have gotten as good as people at the task, they are ...
Render shows OnePlus tackling the midrange market with OnePlus 8 Lite
A midrange device from the king of value smartphones? Yes, please.
How to change your screen resolution in Windows 10 to customize your display, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can easily change your screen resolution in Windows 10 at any time via the Display Settings menu.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
How to clear your Google search history on your Android phone or tablet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can clear your Google history on your Android device from the last hour, the last day, the last month, or forever.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
How to share a YouTube channel on desktop or mobile, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can share a YouTube channel easily on your computer and mobile device. The easiest way is to simply copy and paste the channel's URL.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Xiaomi takes on Apple in Japan with Mi Note 10 featuring 108-megapixel camera
The Mi Note 10 will cost approximately $486
Xiaomi Smartphone Patent With Horizontally Sliding Design Leaked
Seems Xiaomi is obssessed with the idea of making a sliding screen Xiaomi smartphone. At least, a new patent shows such an approach.
Pixel feature drops to bring new tricks to Google’s smartphones
There are a few key selling points for Google’s Pixel smartphones. They tend to have great cameras. They get security and software updates delivered straight from the company that makes the Android operating system that powers most of the world’s smartphones. And they have some unique features that aren’t widely available on other phones. From […]
Windows 10 Mobile is over: Prepare for final security patches as support ends
No more Windows 10 Mobile security updates after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.
Battlefield 5 Wake Island, custom games coming this week
Battlefield 5 will be updated to include Wake Island and support custom games later this week, EA and DICE have advised.
New Google Assistant on Pixel 4 will soon support English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and the UK
Google's Assistant newest iteration, which launched with the Pixel 4, has a few tricks up its sleeve, but accessing it has been restricted by some
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling, VPN, spam warnings to non-Pixel phones
The best Google Fi experience and full functionality is unsurprisingly on Pixel devices. Google Fi non-Pixel features like...
ARCore phones can now detect depth with a single camera
ARCore is Google's platform of augmented reality available to Android and iOS apps. To allow for more immersive experiences, Google ARCore depth...
Google Pixel Auto Call Screening, Memory Management Updates Coming With New 'Feature Drop'
Google says that feature drops bring bigger and more impactful updates than the typical security updates and bug fixes.
Free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Can Be Enabled For Anyone With This Bypass Tool
Microsoft is charging between $25 to $200 per workstation (per year) for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs).
NVIDIA Is Using Machine Learning To Transform 2D Images Into 3D Models
Researchers at NVIDIA have come up with a clever machine learning technique for taking 2D images and fleshing them out into 3D models.
Google Fi Beefs Up With Wi-Fi Calling, Spam Protection For Non-Pixel Devices
Today, Google announced that all smartphones that are supported on Google Fi will receive a number of features previously reserved for a select few.
Could This Be The OnePlus 8 Lite Phone On Deck For A 2020 Launch?
Newly leaked renders showcase what the OnePlus 8 Lite might look like.
Google’s ARCore Depth API enables AR depth maps and occlusion with one camera
An addition to Android will enable over 200 million devices to sense depth, augmenting reality with digital objects that appear behind real objects.
Intel previews AI advances in software testing, sequence models, and explainability
Ahead of NeurIPS 2019, Intel previewed a few of the academic papers and workshops it plans to give during the conference.
Best Microsoft Surface Deals for Christmas 2019
Whether Pro, Laptop, Studio or otherwise, grab one of these top Surface deals while you can.
realme Buds Air Revealed; Supports BlueTooth 5.0 And Instant Pairing
As we’ve previously reported last week, realme had announced of expanding its product range to include devices such as wearables and true wireless audio. Debuting soon in Indian markets, the company revealed its first ever
Making Pixel more helpful with the first Pixel feature drop
Your Pixel just got more helpful with new camera controls, improved Duo video calls and automatic call screening
Google Assistant now lets you create lists, search for podcasts and share photos
Google on Friday added a range of new features to the Google Assistant in an effort to simplify voice-enabled productivity.
WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature
WhatsApp for Android now includes a "call waiting" feature that will show users incoming calls while they're on another call.
Companies can track your phone — unless you change these security settings
For big tech companies, data is money. Their goal is to collect as much info about you as they can, and try as we might, there’s no surefire way to shut them out entirely.
Samsung Tap View may be introduced, may only work via NFC
Samsung isn’t only busy with smartphones. The South Korean tech giant also has a smart TV business that competes with a lot of other OEMs. We don’t mention Samsung smart TVs as much but…
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling to more phones, adds spam call warnings
Devices that aren't "Designed for Fi" miss out on some features, but now Google is bringing some of those extras features to more devices.
Google’s first “Pixel feature drop” includes post-snap Portrait Mode, auto Call Screen, and more
Today, Google announced another change to how Pixel devices will receive updates with the first-ever "Pixel feature drop."
Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week
The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."
Meet Now on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
How to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad
This step by step guide with images covers how to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad and a short explainer on each option.
How to clear your Google search history on your Android phone or tablet
What you search for on your Android phone or tablet is your own private business, but if someone were to go through your Google search history on your device, that private stuff could become all too public. That’s the main reason you should regularly clear your Google search history on your Android, but it’s not the only reason.
How to share a YouTube channel on desktop or mobile
Your YouTube channel is your home base on YouTube. It’s where people can find all the videos you’ve posted, see what other channels you follow, check out your playlists, and much more.
Redmi K30 Shown In Real-Life Images Prior To Launch
Redmi has been releasing quite a few teasers for the Redmi K30, and the phone has just surfaced in real-life images. If you take a look at the gallery
Galaxy S11+ Will Sport A 5,000mAh Battery, Along With A 120Hz Display
The Samsung Galaxy S11+ battery capacity has been revealed by SafetyKorea, South Korean certification database. A Samsung-branded battery certification
Verizon Kills Email Accounts of Archivists Trying To Save Yahoo Groups History
An anonymous reader shares a report: Verizon, which bought Yahoo in 2017, has suspended email addresses of archivists who are trying to preserve 20 years of content that will be deleted permanently in a few weeks. As Verizon announced in October, the company intends to wipe all content from Yahoo Gr...
Pixel 4 will automatically screen robocalls and center your Duo videos
Google's first 'feature drop' brings improved robocall screening to the Pixel 4.
Google's new depth feature makes its AR experiences more realistic
Seeing virtual objects behind real-world ones makes them more lifelike.