Xerox said on Tuesday it was planning to take its $33.5 billion (roughly Rs. 2,40,000 crores) buyout bid directly to HP shareholders after the personal computer maker refused to open its books for due diligence before a deadline. HP on Sunday rejected Xerox’s $22 (roughly Rs. 1,570) per share offer that consists of $17 in
Month: November 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a very unique smartphone, in more ways than one. The most obvious differentiator is that it folds out to expose a large, continuous 7.3″ display, hiding the seam thanks to a flexible OLED screen. It’s also at the very top end of the smartphone market price-wise, which could explain why
A computer forensics analyst sounds like a job out of a TV crime show, but is the real-life career as exciting as it sounds? What does a forensic analyst do in the real world, and is it the right career path for you? Let’s explore the definition of “computer forensics,” and how to get a
Samsung is celebrating its 10th anniversary of Galaxy smartphones and for this, it’s offering discounts and special offers on a range of its smartphones. These include the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy S10 series, and some Galaxy A series smartphones. These discounts will be valid from November 28, right up till December 31, 2019 on
Peak Design has evolved from a crowdfunded upstart into a trusted accessory brand for photographers everywhere, and this week it introduced updates to its ‘Everyday’ line of backpacks and bags. These new and improved designs offer stuff that impresses anyone who was previously a fan of Peak’s work, and should also win the company brand
Twitter has put its plan to delete inactive accounts on hold for now as the social media giant will first figure out a way to memorialise the accounts of the deceased users. Further, the company will also be working on broadening its inactive account policy in the future to comply with other regulations around the
There’s no such thing as perfect privacy or security, but there’s a lot you can do to lock down your online life. And the holiday season is a great time to encourage others to do the same. Some people are more likely to take security into their own hands if they’re given a nudge along
How psycho do you like your psychological thrillers? It’s a personal call, sort of like spicy food – will I squeal with satisfaction now but regret this decision later, while I’m trying to sleep peacefully? Think of this review, then, as a caution on the menu: Servant, a new psychological thriller series that begins streaming Thursday
Mi TV 4X 55-inch 2020 Edition has been launched in India. The new entrant in Xiaomi’s Mi TV 4X range comes with a 55-inch 4K HDR display and includes the proprietary Vivid Picture Engine. The Mi TV 4X 55-inch 2020 Edition also comes with Dolby Audio and DTS-HD to deliver an enhanced television-watching experience. Further,
Twitter is testing new features aimed at making it easier for users to follow the flow of conversations through such methods as threaded replies and other visual cues. The features were first tested on Twttr, the prototype app Twitter launched earlier this year, TechCrunch reported on Thursday. With the new features, thin grey lines thread
Twitter is embarking on a mass cull of inactive users. The cull is set to begin on December 11, 2019, so if you haven’t signed into Twitter lately, you should do so right now. Unless you’re happy for Twitter to permanently delete your account. Twitter Wants to Cull All Inactive Accounts This cull is happening
Oppo recently confirmed that the Reno 3 series will debut next month with dual-mode 5G support in tow. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, Oppo’s Vice President and President of Global Marketing, Brian Shen, has shared an image of the Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G phone that might be launched next month. The phone is
Fintech startup Revolut is adding a key feature for users who want to replace their traditional bank account altogether. You can now pay with GBP direct debits. Revolut already added EUR direct debits last year. While most people use cards to pay for goods and services in the U.K., some businesses require you to pay
Consoles might be the most popular gaming platform these days, but there are still many advantages to playing games on a PC. If you’ve been thinking about getting your first gaming PC, here are six things to consider before you make any purchases. 1. Build Your Own Computer vs. Buying a Pre-Built The first thing
Infinix has launched the Infinix Band 5 in India, a new affordable wearable that goes against the likes of Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3i. The Infinix Band 5 features a colour IPS display for displaying health metrics and notifications from connected apps. The Infinix wearable also comes with an IP67 certified build, which means it is
Vivo U20 was launched in India late last week, and the smartphone is now ready to go on its maiden sale today. The Vivo U20 has been priced starting at Rs. 10,990 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The Vivo U20 is available in two variants, the base variant gets 4GB RAM
Looking for some gift ideas for the photographer in your life? Look no further. Though shooters amateur and professional tend to take care of their own needs pretty well, there are plenty of things you can given them that they’ll appreciate. But you might have to be ready to spend a bit — people don’t
Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale has made yet another appearance in 2019, with the e-commerce giant announcing the dates and previewing some offers ahead of the start. The Flipkart sale will provide deals, discounts, and offers on a range of smartphones, tablets, TVs, and laptops among other product categories. The five-day sale that will begin
A new app called Fabric aims to make it simpler for parents to plan for their family’s long-term financial well-being. The goal is to offer parents a one-stop-shop that includes the ability to ability for term life insurance from their phone, create a free will in about five minutes, and collaborate with a spouse or
In our final show of 2019, the Really Useful Podcast helps you navigate the deals, risks, tricks, and scams of Black Friday. Don’t click on that Black Friday bargain until you’re sure it’s the tip-top deal you think it is. Plus, we take a brief look at Google Stadia, the new console-standard cloud gaming platform
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi posted its slowest-ever quarterly revenue growth, as the country’s smartphone market copes with a protracted lull in sales and bigger rival Huawei grabs more market share. Revenue in the first quarter ended September 30 rose 5.5 percent to CNY 53.66 billion (roughly Rs. 53,900 crores) from the same period last year, largely in line with
Google has begun rolling out its Ambient Mode for Assistant — which turns an Android device into a smart display while it’s charging. The company says it will launch soon, beginning with a number of select devices that run Android 8.0 operating system (OS) or above. The company made the announcements in two separate tweets
Xiaomi, the world’s fourth largest smartphone vendor, on Wednesday reported a 3.3% revenue growth (QoQ) in the quarter that ended in September. While the results fell largely in line with analysts’ expectations, a drastic drop in the company’s growth underscores some of the struggles that handset makers are facing as they shift to services to
Nowadays, most computer users jump online daily without a second thought. But have you ever wondered what types of internet connections actually allow us to connect to the internet? Let’s walk through the different types of internet connections used throughout the years and today. We’ll see how internet access has evolved over time, and the
Samsung is reportedly ending support for Bixby Voice on Android phones running Nougat or Oreo versions. Bixby Voice is the voice assistant part of the Samsung’s digital assistant that was launched in 2017. Bixby Voice isn’t available on all Samsung phones and tablets and many mid-range devices only include Bixby Home support. Additionally, Samsung is
Apple has made strengthening privacy protections a central part of its brand. But critics increasingly warn that the iPhone maker may be using privacy as a guise for anti-competitive behavior. The latest flare up comes after Apple made changes to its new mobile operating system that it advertised as improving privacy, but that also give
The Chinese billionaire behind teen phenomenon TikTok is a 36-year-old tech guru whose eye for youth trends and pioneering use of AI has blasted the app to global success — while working hand-in-glove with censors to control content within China. Zhang Yiming’s Beijing-based startup ByteDance owns TikTok, whose kaleidoscopic feeds of 15 to 60-second clips
Twitter will now let you enable two-factor authentication on your account without providing a phone number. Instead, as long as you use an authenticator app or security key, you can enable 2FA without linking your precious phone number. For a long time, Twitter exclusively used SMS to send six-digit 2FA codes to users who signed
Vivo might be gearing up to launch a new phone in the iQoo Neo series. The phone in question carries the model number V1936AL and has been listed on the TENAA database with a few details in tow. Additionally, images of the mysterious Vivo phone that are listed on TENAA suggest that it will look
Why are we all trapped in enterprise chat apps if we talk 6X faster than we type, and our brain processes visual info 60,000X faster than text? Thanks to Instagram, we’re not as camera-shy anymore. And everyone’s trying to remain in flow instead of being distracted by multi-tasking. That’s why now is the time for
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