The PlayStation 5 has finally arrived in India. After multiple bogus PS5 release dates, a belated price reveal, reported trademark troubles, unofficial pre-orders by opportunistic stores, a Twitter campaign by exasperated fans, messages from Sony India that tried to reassure but failed instead, followed by long periods of silence, and failed promises that took the
Month: February 2021
Samsung Galaxy M02 has been officially launched as the company’s latest affordable phone, weeks after being a part of the rumour mill. The new model is a successor to the Galaxy M01 that was launched in June last year. Samsung Galaxy M02 comes with dual rear cameras and is powered by a MediaTek SoC. The
A word that’s been popping up a lot lately is homomorphic encryption. Many companies and online services are switching their encryption model into a type of homomorphic encryption, advertising that it’s for better user privacy and security. But what is homomorphic encryption? What does it mean? And what makes it different from other types of
Facebook is rolling out a new notification that prompts iPhone and iPad users to share their web and app activity with Facebook. According to Facebook, allowing this permission helps provide “ads that are more personalized.” Facebook’s Last Ditch Effort to Skirt Apple’s Privacy Policy Facebook isn’t happy about Apple’s new anti-tracking policies. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature is
Itel A47 has been launched in India as a budget-friendly smartphone. Key specifications of the Itel A47 include a 5.5-inch HD+ full-screen display, a 3,020mAh battery, and dual security features. The smartphone has curved edges, which the company says is to give a solid in-hand feel. It is offered in Cosmic Purple and Ice Lake
For many, the word “encryption” probably stirs up James Bond-esque images of a villain with a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist with nuclear launch codes or some other action movie staple. In reality, everyone uses encryption technology on a daily basis. While most probably don’t understand the “how” or the “why,” it is clear that
Twitter on Monday “withheld” multiple accounts on its social media platform including those linked with the ongoing farmers” protest at Delhi borders against the new contentious central farm laws. Among the accounts withheld are Kisan Ekta Morcha (@Kisanektamorcha) and BKU Ekta Urgahan (@Bkuektaugrahan), both having followers in thousands. Besides these, several other individual and organisational
The European Union is seeking to overturn Apple’s victory in a 13 billion-euro ($15.8 billion) (roughly Rs. 1,15 lakh crore) tax dispute, saying judges used “contradictory reasoning” when they found that the company’s Irish units weren’t liable for huge payments. A summary of the appeal published Monday shows the EU’s determination to challenge the critical
Poco X3 Pro has been confirmed by a listing spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. Reports also suggest that the smartphone has also been spotted on various benchmarking and certification websites, including the EEC, IMDA, as well as TUV, hinting at its imminent launch. As per the certifications, Poco X3 Pro specifications
Facebook will be preempting Apple’s implementation of iOS 14’s App Tracking Transparency features by asking users of the social network to give the app permission to track them. Apple is gearing up to implement new features in an iOS 14 update that will limit the amount of tracking that apps and services can perform of
Steam Game Festival will kick off on February 3 with over 500 free, playable game demos. Valve has held multiple Steam Game Festivals, which started in March last year, and is now organising another one with livestreams, developer interactions, and free game demos. The company shared the development on Twitter along with a YouTube video
LG Velvet 5G is receiving the stable Android 11 update, as per reports. The Android 11 beta built for the smartphone was released last month and the stable one seems to be rolling out now in South Korea. However, it is likely that the update will expand to more regions soon. It is expected to
Chromebook sales almost quadrupled Q4 2020, with shipments reaching 11.2 million units, as per a Canalys report. This is a 287 per cent increase over Q4 2019’s figures, and brings the full-year total to 30.6 million units. The coronavirus-induced lockdowns have resulted in a surge in demand for Chromebooks, likely for remote education uses. With
Global semiconductor sales rose 6.5 percent overall in 2020, as a recovery during the last three months of the year helped offset a sharp dropoff in March and April, when pandemic stay-home orders rolled out around the world. Global sales were $439 billion (roughly Rs. 32,08 lakh crores) in 2020, according to data from the
Are you looking to earn dividends on your assets with little to no effort? Here’s how you can put your cryptocurrency holdings to work and passively earn rewards in the process! Whether you’re new to the crypto asset class or have been around for several years, the chances are that you’ve heard of ‘staking’—especially in
At first, Facebook Live was available for mobile users only, but now, the service is available for desktop users as well. Using your desktop computer to produce your Facebook Live videos has huge advantages. This gives you access to Live Producer, which opens opportunities for enhancing your live videos. This guide will take you through