Uber Technologies and Lyft are spending millions of dollars to provide drivers with access to COVID-19 vaccines and offering tens of millions of free or discounted rides to vaccination sites for people in communities that lack access to transportation and healthcare services. The effort is both public-spirited, and self-interested. Ride-hailing demand is ramping up throughout
Month: April 2021
Applying for a passport online in India requires one to register on the Passport Seva portal and follow a few simple steps. The online experience is seamless, though you will need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra or a Regional Passport Office physically to complete the process after taking an appointment online. The Ministry of
Huawei Smart Screen V-series TVs have launched in China and they range from 55-inch to 85-inch. They are powered by a quad-core CPU and have an aluminium alloy frame with a plastic back panel. All the models come with 4K display with support for 120Hz refresh rate. The 55-inch model has peak brightness of 750
Facebook said on Friday that it is converting a part of its Menlo Park headquarters into a vaccination site, joining the government effort to speed up the vaccination drive in the US. For this initiative, the company is teaming up with Ravenswood Family Health Centre, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg wrote in a post. “We’re
Apple has announced the launch of its ‘Find My network’ accessory programme to allow third-party Bluetooth devices to be tracked via iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices using the preloaded Find My app. The Cupertino giant has also brought an updated Find My app that features a dedicated Items tab to let its customers easily locate
Redmi Note 10 series buyers are complaining online about a number of issues with their smartphones. The smartphone series was launched in India just last month and the range includes three phones — Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10. Early adopters are now reporting of touchscreen issues, slowing
The data of approximately 1.3 million Clubhouse users have been posted to a hacker forum, but the iOS app’s developers claim the platform wasn’t hacked, and that the data was publicly available information. Posted to a forum and openly visible, the SQL database includes many details about the users of the highly popular audio-based social
Every decade or so, the world becomes a little bit more connected. In 1991, the world was introduced to 2G. Then came 3G in 2001, and 4G in 2009. Fast forward a decade. We are now stepping into the era of 5G—this means faster internet speed and lower latency, which enhances the overall experience with
Upstox has alerted customers of a security breach that included contact data and KYC details of customers. The retail broking firm assured users that their funds and securities remain safe. The development comes close on the heels of reports of data breaches at organisations like Facebook, LinkedIn, and MobiKwik. “On receipt of e-mails claiming unauthorised
Passport is an important document that acts as an identity proof and is mandatory when one needs to fly outside of the country. When a user needs to apply for a new passport, they need to head to a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) that are available in every
HP Chromebook x360 14c has been updated with 11th-generation Intel Core processors. The new laptop continues to offer a convertible form factor that featured on previous Chromebook x360 versions. The Chromebook x360 14c (2021) also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and includes a fast charging technology that is claimed to offer 0 to
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau once described the relationship between Canada and the US as “sleeping with an elephant—one [that] is affected by every twitch and grunt.” The quote implies that Canada is affected by just about anything the US does. Because not only is the US one of the most powerful nations in the
NASA helicopter placed on Mars could make its first flight over the Red Planet within two days after a successful initial test of its rotors, the US space agency said Friday. The current plan for the first-ever attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet is for the four-pound (1.8kg) helicopter, dubbed the Ingenuity, to take
Indian Premier League 2021 aka IPL 2021 is set to begin from Friday, April 9. The fourteenth season of the Twenty20 cricket league will bring a total of eight teams that will play matches at six different venues across India. While many cricket fans were looking to watch the forthcoming season of the Vivo IPL
Samsung Smart Monitor M5 and Smart Monitor M7 have launched in India. The Smart Monitor M5 has a 27-inch display, while the Smart Monitor M7 has a 32-inch display. Samsung calls its Smart Monitor ‘Do-It-All’ screens as they allow you to watch Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV and other OTT apps without having to connect it
They are boisterous, argumentative and at times downright hilarious. Hundreds of thousands of people in the Arab world are turning to Clubhouse, the fast-growing audio chat app, to mock and vent against longtime rulers, debate sensitive issues from abortion to sexual harassment, or argue where to find the best and cheapest shawarma sandwich during an
Apple is refusing to testify at an upcoming US Senate subcommittee hearing on competition issues related to mobile app stores, the bipartisan leaders of the panel said on Friday. App makers long have accused Apple’s App Store for iPhones and iPads, along with Google’s Play store for Android devices, of engaging in anticompetitive behaviour by
Google Pixel 5a 5G launch was officially confirmed on Friday, April 9, after reports suggested that it had been cancelled due to supply constraints. Refuting the rumours, Google released a statement saying that the Pixel 5a 5G would be available later this year. The new smartphone in the Pixel lineup is expected to be a
The Apple TV+ film “Greyhound” required some lateral thinking from its sound team, with a profile on how the audio mix during a key battle scene revealing the lengths the production went to make it dramatic. Apple’s acquisition of the Tom Hanks naval drama “Greyhound” for the Apple TV+ streaming service was well received by
Nvidia recently added Resizable BAR support to their RTX 30-Series graphics cards. It promises to boost gaming performance on both desktops and laptops, and could come with some other benefits, too. However, most people have never heard of a Resizable BAR, so read on to find out about the Nvidia Resizable BAR, its benefits, and how to enable it
Realme 8 5G launch date is set for April 21, the Chinese company revealed via its social media account on Friday. The new Realme phone will be an upgrade to the Realme 8 that debuted in India last month. The Realme 8 5G is teased to have a gradient back finish, sans the company’s ‘Dare
Cryptocurrency is a potentially lucrative investment, and Bitcoin is no exception. You may have heard of Bitcoin mining before… but what is it? Is it hard? Can your computer even manage it? Bitcoin mining is a complex subject, and it’s easy to get lost in all of the information available to you on the web. Worry not! We’ll walk
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) will return to Xbox Game Pass and xCloud on Thursday, April 8, Microsoft has announced through a blog post. The game was released in 2013 and still has a huge player base thanks to the expanding GTA Online service that keeps players hooked. Xbox console owners will be able
iPhone 12 has emerged as the best-selling smartphone globally in January 2021, according to a report by market research firm Counterpoint. The report says the iPhone 12, alongside the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max, accounted for 71 percent of Apple’s smartphone sales for the month. The iPhone 12 series — comprising
The unfortunate rise in unemployment caused by the pandemic made communities on platforms like LinkedIn much more active. Job seekers began to hunt for new opportunities and employers started looking for candidates to fill empty positions. Unfortunately, some hackers have decided this is a good time to try and steal data from other LinkedIn users. Hackers Are
Did you know that your Wi-Fi connection uses one of four different security types? While all of them are different, they’re not all equal; thus, it’s essential to learn what security type your Wi-Fi is using. Let’s explore the four Wi-Fi security types and see which ones are the best to use. What Are the
Sometimes you’ve just got to confirm an unannounced product to put the rumors to bed, I guess. That was Google’s strategy this afternoon, following earlier rumors from Android Central that a chip shortage had put the kibosh on the mid-budget phone. In a comment to TechCrunch, a Google spokesperson noted, “Pixel 5a 5G is not
Ahead of IPL 2021, fantasy sports platform MyTeam11 has introduced a new T20 season campaign called ‘Ab Poora India Khelega’ to gear up for the upcoming cricket tournament which begins this week, on April 9. The company says that it saw a rise of 3x-3.5x during the 2020 IPL tournament, and it is hoping to
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the extension of its Rs. 398 special tariff voucher (STV) unlimited prepaid plan for its subscribers. This plan was originally introduced in January on a promotional basis and the offer was slated to end on April 9. However, the telco has announced an extension of this plan for
Election booth slip can be downloaded online to get a smooth experience while voting in the ongoing elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has provided a website from which you can download election booth slips online. This is to cut the inconvenience that voters might face when going to vote at their nearby polling
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