Voat, the Reddit clone where hate speech has been festering for years, has shut down for good. The platform has hinted at shutting its doors in the past, but this time it’s official. Voat Has Been “Sacrified” to the Internet Gods If you head to Voat, you’ll see a page that reads “Voat was sacrificed on
Month: December 2020
Mi 11 Pro has been tipped to be in the works once again, as a reference of the phone has been spotted in the code of the MIUI Gallery app. According to a report, the code for the updated version of the app — version 2.2.17.18 — mentions the Mi 11 Pro under the system
LG is rolling out a software update that adds Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support for some 2018 smart TV models, as per a report. LG had announced the availability of the Apple TV app on its 2018-OLED and Super UHD TVs in September, and said that AirPlay 2 and HomeKit will be rolled out
Facebook has moved to wind down several Irish holding companies that had allowed it to shift billions of dollars in profit to the country, where it was lightly taxed, the Times of London reported, citing company documents. The Irish companies were used to hold its intellectual property for international sales, and Facebook companies around the
AirPods Max users are reportedly experiencing a noise cancellation issue with their new Apple headphones. The problem occurs when toggling between two noise control modes available: active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient mode. When users toggle between the two modes, only one ear cup erroneously switches modes, while the other remains on the previous input.
Microsoft Surface Duo just got an update that brings bugs fixes and app optimisations as well as improvements, as spotted in an update on Google Play. The Microsoft Launcher update is now rolling out for Android users and brings along improvements such as opening the feed page in landscape and concurrently with another app, screen
Realme Watch S Pro is one of the most recent additions to Realme’s wearables portfolio in India. This new model is Realme’s first smartwatch with built-in GPS. The Realme Watch S Pro has many highlights – over 100 watch faces to choose from, 15 sports modes, continuous heart rate monitoring, and reminders for drinking water
Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its China store Thursday, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as deadline for all game publishers to obtain a licence. The takedowns come amid a crackdown on unlicensed games by Chinese authorities. Including the 39,000 games, Apple removed more than 46,000 apps in
Vi (Vodafone Idea) is shutting down its 3G services in Delhi from January 15. As a result of the new change, the operator has started asking its customers in the Delhi circle to upgrade their existing SIM to 4G. The move is a part of Vi’s ongoing spectrum re-farming under which the operator is using
It was the month we had been waiting for, as the new iPhone 12 range was finally announced, and then was eventually shipped. Or half of it, anyway. Announced on October 13, Apple’s new iPhone launch had very much that was unlike any previous year. That started with how the launch was done with another
OnePlus Band is in the works and is set to launch in India sometime in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report. The Chinese company is said to bring the fitness band as its first wearable device — and not the anticipated smartwatch that was indeed in plans and was recently confirmed to
PlayStation Plus subscribers can kick off 2021 with an impressive selection of free games – Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall. While PlayStation 5 users can get their hands on all three games, PlayStation 4 users will get free access to just the last two. Since Sony launched the next-gen PS5 in November,
LG Wing is getting a new software update that will make it easier to use its two screens. The update will allow users to send apps quickly from one display to the other with a ‘Send’ or ‘Fetch’ button. LG has also added media controls for apps on the second screen. Separately, a report claims
Intel’s shares rose sharply Tuesday after the computer chip giant said it was prepared to work with a hedge fund on changes to its business to boost shareholder value. The market action came after Intel acknowledged receiving a letter from Third Point, led by activist investor Daniel Loeb. Intel rose 4.9 percent to close at
How do you want to play? That’s the question your purchasing decision revolves around when it comes to gaming. Every platform has benefits, every platform has detriments, every platform has special features that make it unique… but the biggest question is, which is more important: having a higher frame rate or playing at a higher
Google is testing out a new feature that could make it even harder to leave Google. Videos from both TikTok and Instagram may now appear in search results on the Google app. TikTok and Instagram Videos Surface in Google Searches Google is experimenting with a dedicated carousel for Instagram and TikTok videos on its mobile app.
Amazon is in plans to launch its childhood-to-career programme Future Engineer in India, a job posting tips. Debuting in the US in January last year, the initiative is aimed to fund computer science classes to help students learn coding and computers. Amazon is currently hiring for a manager to lead the Amazon Future Engineer programme
How do you increase the charge on your smartphone battery? You might think charging it while you’re asleep to regularly hit 100 percent is beneficial, but that actually harms your battery and shortens its life. Here’s the truth about maintaining smartphone batteries—and why you shouldn’t charge it overnight. How Is Battery Life Expectancy Determined? You want your
Samsung has announced HDR10+ Adaptive feature to offer an improved HDR10+ experience on Samsung TV models, taking into account the lighting conditions of the room the TV is placed in. HDR10+ Adaptive works with Filmmaker Mode and adapts to brighter rooms, preventing the image from appearing washed out. The feature will be launched globally with
Google is testing a feature that will aggregate videos from TikTok and Instagram in dedicated carousels in the Google mobile app, as per a report. If this feature rolls out widely, users won’t have to open individual apps to watch short videos as they can search and watch within the Google app itself. The short
Apple shares briefly rallied to an intraday record on Tuesday, continuing a year-end surge that’s cementing its lead over Amazon as 2020’s best performer among the largest technology stocks. Apple has advanced 13 percent in December amid signs of strong demand for its iPhone 12 models and optimism about its self-driving car efforts. The gains
Vivo Y20A has been launched in India as the latest smartphone offering from the company. The phone comes with a 6.51-inch display with a waterdrop-style notch and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. Vivo Y20A has been unveiled in two colour finishes and its sale is set to begin on January 2. The battery life on
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element smartwatch has been launched in India. It comes with impressive features such as heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking, and VO2 max sensor to calculate oxygen consumption during workouts. Vivoactive 3 Element is offered in a single size and colour option. The smartwatch has a circular dial with one button on the
Worldwide spending on mobile apps reached $407.6 million (roughly Rs. 2,988 crores) across Google Play and Apple’s App Store on Christmas day, according to a report. The record spending shows a 34.5 percent year-over-year growth from $303 million (roughly Rs. 2,221 crores) in 2019. A majority of the Christmas spending was on mobile games, with
Poco M2 has started receiving the MIUI 12 global stable update in India, according to users. The update brings the December 2020 Android security patch as well. The version number of the latest update is MIUI 12.0.1.0.QJRINXM. Other phones in the Poco range have already received the MIUI 12 update, including Poco X2, Poco M2
Vybe Together, an app that facilitated “secret parties” between users, has been removed from the iOS App Store after seemingly flouting coronavirus safety guidelines by promoting large New Year’s Eve gatherings. A recent Vybe Together video appeared on TikTok encouraging users to join “secret gatherings” in New York City up to and including this weekend,
Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro have been launched as the company’s latest flagship phones in China. Almost seven months after the Vivo X50 series entered the market, Vivo has brought Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro with better specifications and an upgraded design. Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro both come with Samsung’s Exynos
Windows 10 free upgrade programme that was supposed to last for one year, is reportedly still available for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. Customers on older Windows OS can head over to the official Windows 10 download page and get the free tool allowing them to upgrade to Windows 10. However, users must have
Thanks to Amazon, Alexa is now a household name. The company’s suite devices, including speakers, light bulbs, and doorbells, has helped many people convert their homes into intelligent spaces that can adapt to different contexts and commands. Amazon is taking its smart home systems a step further with Amazon Sidewalk, a program where your Amazon
The computer repair shop owner who started the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s laptop has sued Twitter for defamation. He alleged that Twitter caused him to be falsely labeled as a “hacker.” Twitter Gets Slammed With a Defamation Lawsuit John Paul Mac Issac, the owner of a Delaware-based computer repair shop, filed a defamation lawsuit against Twitter
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