If you want to run multiple operating systems on one machine, or multiple copies of the same operating system, there are two main ways to do it: dual-booting or using a virtual machine. Both methods are useful, but they serve different purposes. Not sure if you should dual boot or use a virtual machine? We’ll
Month: February 2021
Canadian e-commerce company Shopify said on Tuesday it would expand its payment option, “Shop Pay,” to all users choosing to sell on Facebook and Instagram. The move marks the first time the feature will be available outside Shopify’s platform and will help the company tap into the rise of shopping through social media platforms during
The American multinational computer software company Adobe has now made it easier for multiple users to work on the same file in Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fresco with the help of a new feature called ”invite to edit”. The upcoming feature will let users type in a collaborator’s email address to send them access to the
Noise Colorfit Pro 3 smartwatch with blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring and 14 sports modes has been launched in India. The smartwatch features a 1.55-inch HD TruView display and is claimed to have a battery life of up to 10 days. It has multiple customisable straps and watch faces. Besides blood oxygen saturation monitoring, the
Koo, an Indian alternative to Twitter, has become the talk of the town as it promotes Aatmanirbhar Bharat by offering a a Twitter-like experience, but in Indian languages. It is available as an app on both iOS and Android, and also has a webpage. Koo is the winner of the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat app challenge from
Micromax 5G phone is set to debut in India “very soon”, Co-Founder Rahul Sharma revealed in a video session with users. The executive also hinted at imminent launch of Micromax’s true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. Micromax made its comeback in the smartphone market last year with the launch of the Micromax In Note 1 and
Tim Sweeney, CEO of “Fortnite” developer Epic Games, says he spent months planning “Project Liberty” before launching his fight against Apple’s App Store rules. The now long-running App Store dispute between Apple and Epic Games, maker of hit app Fortnite, was said to begin in August 2020. That was when Apple pulled the game for
Unresponsive or broken Xbox One controller? Problems getting it to connect to your console, or is there a broken thumbstick? Wish you could take your Xbox One with you when you head out? These challenges and more are the subject of this week’s Really Useful Podcast. This week’s useful links: Christian Cawley is the host
Apple has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to develop ultra-advanced display technology in Taiwan, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday. The iPhone maker plans to ultimately use these micro-OLED displays in its upcoming augmented reality devices, the report said, citing sources. Apple is collaborating with TSMC, the sole supplier of iPhone processors, as micro-OLED displays
Apple has launched a battery replacement programme for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models that aren’t charging past one percent. The Cupertino company said that the issue affected “a very small number of customers”, though it hasn’t specified the reason behind the charging problem. In addition to the battery replacement programme, Apple has released macOS
US video game powerhouse Electronic Arts on Monday announced a $2.1 billion (roughly Rs. 15,300 crores) deal to by smartphone-focused game studio Glu Mobile. The acquisition came with Glu’s library of titles including MLB Tap Sports Baseball and was described as part of a move by EA to significantly beef up its offerings on smartphones
Poco M3 went on its first sale on February 9 and the company said that it sold over 150,000 units. The phone was launched in India on February 2 at a competitive price and the company has shared that over 30 lakh consumers had expressed interest in buying the Poco M3 in the first sale.
Gone are the days where you need to bring a separate gadget for taking photos and another gadget to make calls. Camera phones have become a handy everyday tool. Technological boundaries are being pushed by phones with exceptional camera features. Through the years, the swift advancement of camera phone upgrades has been clearly evident. Screens
Instagram is trying to cut down on Reels that have been reposted from TikTok. The platform just announced that its algorithm will no longer promote Reels that have a TikTok watermark. Instagram Cracks Down on TikTok Reposts Instagram is making it harder for users to discover Reels that have been sourced from TikTok (and any
CD Projekt has become a target of cyberattack, which compromised some of its internal systems, the Polish video game maker said on Twitter on Tuesday. “An unidentified actor gained unauthorized access to our internal network, collected certain data belonging to CD PROJEKT capital group, and left a ransom note,” it said in a statement. CD
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd has become the target of a fresh anti-monopoly complaint to regulators, this time from a supplier of smart vehicle technology and a General Motors China venture. The supplier, Shanghai PATEO, in a statement accused Tencent of abusing its messaging app’s dominant market position to restrict sales of its products.
Samsung is rolling out offers and discounts on select smartphones and tablets for Valentine’s Day week. The sale will go on from today, February 9 to Monday, February 15. Some of the smartphones eligible for the Samsung Days Sale include Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy A71, Galaxy M31, and Galaxy F41. Tablets eligible for the
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday tweeted about joining homegrown Twitter alternative Koo. The new development comes in the midst of a tussle between the government and Twitter over content censorship during the ongoing farmers’ protest in India. Launched in March last year, Koo is a Twitter-like microblogging experience in Indian languages. The app won
Google Photos is now letting users pinch to zoom in on videos or double tap to zoom in or out. The feature seems to be rolling out as a server-side switch. According to users, the app version is not a factor. However, we could use the feature only after updating to the latest version of
Realme’s upcoming flagship series in India, referred to as Realme Race until now, could launch as the Realme GT series, as per a tipster. The tipster claims that the moniker has been trademarked in India. Earlier this week, a Realme smartphone with number RMX2202 was spotted in a TENAA listing. This smartphone was believed to
Intel has announced that it’s pushing back the release of its 7-nanometer chips until late 2022 or early 2023 after it identified an issue that resulted in “yield degradation.” In an earnings call on Tuesday, outgoing Intel CEO Bob Swan said the chipmaker has discovered a “defect mode” in its 7nm production process. That defect
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are both finally available in India – which one should you buy? Well, available is a strong word right now, given they are both sold out virtually everywhere — and there’s no word on new stock is expected to arrive, unlike the weekly drops that happen in other markets.
WhatsApp appears to have not been able to convince more users to utilise its payments feature as the app received negative growth in terms of UPI transactions in January, according to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). However, PhonePe continued to lead UPI apps with a
Valentine’s Day 2021 is almost here and you might have already started fretting over finding the best gift for your special one. Gadgets make for great Valentine’s Day gifts that can be both memorable and useful — certainly more than red roses and chocolates — that your loved ones will be able to cherish for
China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) cannot meet customer demands for certain mature technologies and its plants have been running “fully loaded” for several quarters, it said on Friday. Zhao Haijun, co-CEO of China’s largest chipmaker, made the comments during a conference call after its latest quarterly results. He also said external sanctions would continue
Epic Games Store has announced a Spring Showcase and sale that will start from February 11. The Spring Showcase includes new announcements, gameplay, and more which will be livestreamed on Twitch starting at 2pm EST (12:30am IST) on the day. The Epic Games Store Spring Showcase and Sale will start from 11am EST (9:30pm IST)
Redmi K40 launch date is set for February 25, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has revealed through a teaser image posted on Weibo. The new Redmi phone will debut as the successor to the Redmi K30 that was launched in December 2019. The Redmi K40 is speculated to come alongside the Redmi K40 Pro. However,
Bloomberg is one of the world’s largest financial news services, and its founder, Mike Bloomberg, is one of the richest people in the world. Much of the wealth he acquires comes from the Bloomberg Terminal, the indispensable computer software for many companies in the financial sector. If you work a corporate office job, chances are
The Signal and Telegram’s makers market the messaging apps as private and secure, proudly stating that they’re not in the hands of big tech. A non-profit organization owns Signal, while an independent for-profit owns Telegram. But does that alone make them better? More private? Secure? Below is a comparison of both applications’ privacy capabilities, along
The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed its single judge direction to Future Retail (FRL) and various statutory authorities to maintain status quo with regard to the Rs. 24,713 crore deal with Reliance Retail. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh passed in the interim direction on FRL’s appeal challenging the
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