Acer Chromebook Spin 514 has been launched ahead of CES 2021 as the latest addition to the company’s laptop portfolio. There’s also Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514 that caters to working professionals. Acer Chromebook Spin 514 has a 360-degree hinge for keeping it in tent mode, flat mode, or using it like a tablet. The laptop
Month: January 2021
If you’ve been online at all in the past few years, you’ve probably heard about services being forced offline during a DDoS attack. Without warning, your favorite website or video game is no longer online because someone or something is “DDoSing” it. While the term DDoS seems cryptic, it’s now part of the common internet
OnePlus Watch, OnePlus Watch RX, and OnePlus Band details have surfaced thanks to the newly emerged OnePlus Health app, according to a tipster. The OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Band were already a part of the rumour mill, though the latest development suggests the existence of the OnePlus Watch RX alongside the two new wearables by
Amkette EvoFox GameBox has been launched in India as a budget friendly gaming console. It supports 4K media playback and comes with hundreds of preloaded games. However, it does not support Netflix or Amazon Prime Video (HD) at present. It is powered by a quad core processor and runs on Android 9 Pie. The package
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones could be unveiled on January 14, based on a teaser video posted by the company on Twitter. The rumoured Galaxy Buds Pro are likely to be announced alongside the flagship Galaxy S21 smartphone series, at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event that will be live streamed alongside
Reddit has permanently banned one of the biggest subreddits dedicated to US President Trump. The subreddit, r/DonaldTrump, wasn’t directly connected with Trump himself, but it was a popular community for his supporters. Reddit Takes Down R/DonaldTrump The protests at Capitol Hill have triggered a shockwave of backlash across social media. Reddit is now stepping in, and
Though there’s lots of great free software available, people still continue to pirate apps. Perhaps they don’t know about free alternatives or don’t think the app is worth the cost—either way, it’s not right to steal apps you haven’t paid for. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly pirated apps, along with
Honor could launch products like laptops, smartwatches, TVs, and toothbrushes this month, a report suggests. According to a leak, the soon-to-be-launched Honor Mall will unveil more than just the Honor V40. The source code of Honor Mall’s homepage reportedly contained codenames of five new products. Recently, Honor had announced that it would be launching Honor
Acer Predator XB273U NX, Predator XB323QK NV, and Nitro XV282K KV gaming monitors have been launched, expanding its Predator and Nitro line up. They boast of impressive specifications and are geared towards a wide range of gamers, be it professional or casual players. Acer Predator XB273U NX has a WQHD panel while the Predator XB323QK
Redmi Note 9T and Redmi 9T have been launched globally as Xiaomi’s latest Redmi-series phones. While Redmi Note 9T is a slightly tweaked version of Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi 9T is a rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G that was launched in China in November and debuted in India as Redmi 9 Power last month,
Samsung shares jumped on Friday after it said its fourth quarter operating profit likely rose 26 percent as coronavirus pandemic driven remote working and TV-watching fuelled sales of chips and display panels. Samsung Electronics shares rose as much as 8.6 percent in afternoon trade to a record high, compared to a 3.9 percent rise in
Signal saw a significant jump in new sign-ups after Elon Musk’s tweet advising his followers to use the privacy-focused app, in the wake of concerns about WhatsApp’s new privacy policy where it says it would share user data with Facebook. If you’re using either Signal or Telegram you know that dozens of your contacts have
Ludo King has added two new modes to the highly popular mobile and desktop game – Quick Ludo and Five to Six Player Ludo. Gametion Technologies, the developer of the game, says that these were the most sought-after features as they wanted to connect with more of their friends online. Players can also voice chat
Honor V40 is set to launch on January 18, the Chinese brand revealed through a post published on Weibo on Friday. The company also released a video teaser that clearly shows the side view of the new Honor phone, with a hole-punch design and curved display. Honor V40 has been subject to several rumours for
When you need to sell your iPhone, or fix persistent problems, resetting it to the state it was when it came from the factory, can help. Here’s how to do it — and what you should do first. If you’re about to give your iPhone to someone, or if you’re just having so many problems
OnePlus Band is confirmed to have an SpO2 monitor to track blood oxygen levels. The battery life of the fitness band has also been teased ahead of its launch in India. Amazon has also created a landing page that shows off the key features of the OnePlus Band. It highlights sleep tracking and real-time heart
PUBG Mobile India’s launch is still a mystery as there has been no formal discussion between PUBG/ Krafton and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). An online publication that filed an RTI asking MeitY for clarity, and found that there has been no official meeting about the launch of PUBG Mobile India. PUBG
MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models with the rumoured M1X processor are expected to launch by Summer 2021, and some good-looking unofficial renders take a stab at guessing what Apple’s newest laptops will look like. As of now, Apple has not revealed any information on new MacBook models or a new processor. There have been
Microsoft has started testing a news and interests widget on the taskbar for Windows 10 users. The widget can be customised, based on user preference, and is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders members with build 21286 in the dev channel. The new widget will show up on the left side of the notification
Lenovo has set the stage for CES 2021 with the launch of its new IdeaPad laptops, including the IdeaPad 5G that is designed to provide faster connectivity to people working from their homes. The Chinese company has also brought Yoga AIO 7 as its new all-in-one desktop PC with a rotating display, alongside IPS monitors,
Following the protests in Washington, D.C., Facebook and Instagram have decided to block US President Donald Trump’s accounts. This ban will likely last until President Trump leaves office. Facebook and Instagram Clamp Down on Trump During the protests on January 6, 2021, Facebook made the decision to lock Trump’s account for 24 hours, taking away
Samsung Neo QLED and MicroLED TV models were unveiled on Wednesday at a pre-CES 2021 virtual event. The new portfolio is aimed to provide better TV-viewing experiences with improved contrast and better backlighting, alongside offering next-generation accessibility through features including Sign Language Zoom and Multi-Output Audio. Alongside the new Neo QLED and MicroLED TVs, Samsung
Elon Musk tweeted “Use Signal” on Thursday, right after changes were made to WhatsApp’s privacy policy that would lead to more data sharing with its parent company Facebook. Earlier today, Musk also tweeted a ‘domino effect’ meme, where he implied that the start of Facebook was responsible for the chaos and violence that took place
Google has reportedly confirmed that it looks to start rolling out privacy labels for its suite of iOS apps on the App Store starting sometime this week or next. This comes after the tech giant was speculated to have slowed down its iOS app updates as it didn’t aim to comply with Apple’s privacy labels
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger collect a vast amount of user information and data compared to other popular messaging apps including Signal and Telegram, Apple’s privacy labels update revealed. Both apps owned by Facebook collect usage data and location details which are the cases with other apps. In contrast, Signal comes as the most private messaging
Oppo has unveiled the global rollout plan for its Android 11-based ColorOS 11 for January. The company revealed the names of the devices that will receive beta and official versions of ColorOS 11 this month. The company has also specified the regions where the updates will roll out. The stable version will be rolled out
Based on an analysis of the components in the iPhone, research firm Counterpoint estimates that multiple features such as 5G mean the iPhone 12 costs Apple a fifth more than the iPhone 11. Previous reports have shown that Apple has had to make design changes to accommodate 5G in the iPhone 12 range. Now research
Lava BeFIT fitness band has been launched in India. The company held a virtual event on Thursday where it also unveiled new smartphones in its Z series, a customisable phone, and a smartphone upgrade programme. The BeFIT band from Lava is the company’s first smart band and it allows you to keep a track of
Microsoft attempted to buy Nintendo prior to launching the first Xbox in 2001, former Xbox executives have revealed, in a bid to secure its coveted first-party titles — the likes of Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda — but the Windows giant was laughed out of the room by the Japanese giant. Microsoft also unsuccessfully tried to
Samsung Galaxy S21 series price details have accidentally been suggested by Belgian carrier Voo. The base prices of the regular Galaxy S21 as well as Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra reportedly appeared on the Voo site for a brief time. The carrier also briefly listed the specifications of the Galaxy S21 models along with