Marvel’s Avengers beta begins August 7 and will offer more than 20 single-player and co-op missions that will take between 10 minutes to two hours to complete, developer Crystal Dynamics announced in a live stream on Wednesday. You’ll take on the role of four heroes — Iron Man, Kamala Khan, Black Widow, and Hulk —
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Samsung Electronics reported Thursday its net profit grew 7.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, with strong demand for memory chips overcoming the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on smartphone sales. The world’s biggest smartphone and memory chip maker said profits in the April-to-June period were KRW 5.56 trillion (roughly Rs. 34,846 crores). Operating profit
Sony Alpha 7S III aka Sony a7S Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera has been announced by the company as a long awaited follow-up to the Alpha 7S II from 2015. It brings some new and improved features over its predecessor including a new image processing engine, a touchscreen display, and some notable changes to the
Hisense Televisions will be available in India starting August 6, with the company’s QLED and LED ranges of smart televisions being the first products to go on sale. The television range is expected to be priced competitively for the segment, and offer premium features such as smart connectivity, Dolby Vision HDR support, and Dolby Atmos
Whenever you think of collaborating on a document, Google Docs is the first tool that comes to mind. However, Microsoft Word also lets you collaborate with others on documents. Microsoft Office and Google Docs are leading tools for office work and school or college projects, which is why collaboration is very important. You need document
Some investors of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance seeking to take over the popular social media app are valuing it at about $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3.73 lakh crores), significantly more than peers such as Snap, according to people familiar with the matter. Beijing-based ByteDance is considering a range of options for TikTok amid pressure from
Many of Apple’s physical stores re-opened and re-closed in recent months because of spikes in cases of the novel coronavirus. But two of the iPhone maker’s most important storefronts were open the whole time: The App Store and Apple’s content businesses such as music and streaming video. When Apple reports earnings Thursday, investors will be
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra price details have been leaked once again — just a couple of days after the purported pricing surfaced initially. The fresh development suggests that Samsung could launch the Galaxy Note 20 models with a starting price of EUR 949 (roughly Rs. 83,300). The Galaxy Note 20
For the most part, we purchase phones to keep them as long as possible; however, sometimes people buy “burner phones” for short-term use. So, why are people buying phones with the intent of not using them for long? Let’s take a look at the concept of burner phones, and how you may use one in
Vivo phone with a model number V2024A has reportedly passed the 3C certification in China, and speculation has it could be the iQoo 3 Pro 5G. According to an image circulating on the internet, the phone has 5G and 55W fast charging support. This is also a hint that the handset may go official as
Intel’s Chief Engineering Officer Murthy Renduchintala is departing, part of a move in which a key technology unit will be separated into five teams, the chipmaker said on Monday. Intel said it is reorganising its technology, systems architecture, and client group. Its new leaders will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Bob Swan. Ann Kelleher,
Apple Glass could come with 3D audio, a report suggests based on patents granted to the company. Apple has been granted a new patent that could enable 3D audio on its rumoured work in progress Apple Glass. The 3D audio functionality will essentially create position-based sound for the AR content, creating a more life-like experience
To cater the high demand of audio products amid lockdown situation in the country, Sony India has launched the HT-G700 soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies. The 3.1 channel soundbar is coupled with a wireless subwoofer to deliver a deeper bass. The soundbar can be quickly set up with a TV via Bluetooth or
Tinder is one of the most popular apps in the world, let alone one of the biggest dating apps. However, it’s not uncommon to get tired of Tinder. Perhaps you’re bored seeing the same people, getting no matches, or the push to pay for a subscription. Happily, there are lots of other alternative dating apps
Nubia Watch has launched as the latest product offering from the company, alongside the Nubia Red Magic TWS gaming Bluetooth earbuds and the Nubia Red Magic 5S. The Nubia Watch is a new variant of the Nubia Alpha smartwatch launched last year. The wearable comes with a flexible AMOLED screen, eSIM support, and offers 36
Nubia Red Magic 5S has launched as the newest member in the brand’s Red Magic series of gaming smartphones, after the Red Magic 5G and Red Magic 5G Lite. The new model comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The smartphone also features an upgraded cooling system called ICE 4.0 that is backed by a centrifugal
Microsoft Surface Duo has surfaced online in a video showing integration with other devices and software. The video appears to be a clip from ‘The Shiproom’ series on YouTube that is hosted by vice president of Microsoft 365, Brad Anderson. It shows Anderson using the Surface Duo to change the green screen background and, according
Mi TV Stick is set to launch in India on August 5, revealed through a teaser posted on the Xiaomi’s social media. The new offering, which was launched in Europe earlier this month for EUR 39.99 (approximately Rs. 3,500), will take on the Amazon Fire TV Stick and allow users to stream content directly from
Republican Senator Josh Hawley on Tuesday introduced legislation that would penalise large tech companies that sell or show targeted advertisements by threatening a legal immunity enjoyed by the industry – the latest onslaught on Big Tech’s business practices. The bill, titled “Behavioral Advertising Decisions Are Downgrading Services (Bad Ads) Act,” aims to crack down on
The four major tech firms whose chief executives are testifying at a congressional antitrust hearing face a variety of complaints about their dominance in the US and elsewhere. Investigations are being led by antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, and by authorities in US states. Here is a summary of the main
A mystery smartphone from Xiaomi has reportedly got a massive score on AnTuTu benchmarks. The handset in question is a device with model number M2007J1SC that has recorded a benchmarking score of 687,422. What’s interesting is that a phone with the same model number has already been certified by China’s 3C website earlier this month,
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is expected to launch next week alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series on August 5, at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of that date, the smartwatch has been exposed in a batch of leaks, which include two hands-on videos and evidence found in a teardown of the Galaxy Watch 3
Google Chrome has made its lazy-loading feature even more efficient than what it was when first rolled out last year. Lazy loading feature allows you to save data as it loads images on the site only when you are about to view them. The distance-from-viewpoint threshold has now been reduced to 1250px from 3000px for
Logitech MX Master 3 has been launched in India as the latest addition to the company’s Master series of mice. The wireless mouse boasts of “ultrafast and ultraprecise scrolling” with the new MagSpeed scroll wheel. Logitech says it has a design that supports the users hand and wrist, providing a comfortable experience during long work
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has been subject to a lot of leaks. The smartwatch, which is all set to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5, has been showcased on videos and on blogs, ahead of its launch. Recently leaked renders show a closer look at the 41mm and 45mm variants of
There are a few IP addresses that are useful to know off by hand—your router’s IP, for example. One of the lesser-known IP addresses you should know is 127.0.0.1, but what does it connect to and when should you use it? Let’s explore what 127.0.0.1 is, and what it can do. What Is 127.0.0.1? [embedded
CES, the annual Consumer Electronics Show that that takes place in Los Angeles each year, is one of the biggest events in the tech industry and it’s going virtual for 2021. Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (which runs CES), shared a video message on Twitter where he outlined how next year’s
With the government reportedly taking a look at more than 250 Chinese apps for a potential ban, after a ban on over 100 apps has already been ordered, rumours are that PUBG Mobile could finally be banned in India. Many in the country seem set to welcome the new move, though Gadgets 360 is yet
Samsung teases the Galaxy Note 20, Z Fold 2 and other devices just days ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event. A teaser video has been released to give us a glimpse at five new devices that we can expect next week. The Galaxy Note 20 series will indeed be the showstopper at the hardware-focussed keynote.
PUBG Mobile is one of the most popular games in India. Recent reports however, hint that the game might be under the scanner from the government, and could potentially be banned in India. If you’re a PUBG Mobile fan who is worried by this, you’re not alone, but the good news is that there are