Google Meet has become a popular video conferencing solution, adding roughly 30 lakh users every day. The platform, earlier known as Google Hangouts Meet, was initially known amongst large-scale organisations, enterprise customers, and establishments such as schools. However, with the spread of the coronavirus outbreak that has pushed a large number of people to start
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Money Heist season 4 was the highlight for many TV buffs in April, though the series’ future currently hangs in the balance with Netflix non-committal. Locally, that honour went to the Jitendra Kumar-starrer TVF-Amazon collaboration Panchayat, which also hangs in the balance. April also saw the end of the long-running sitcom Modern Family after eleven
Google Pixel 4a launch date is yet to be officially announced but a new report has suggested the possible availability details of the phone in Germany. Pixel 4a will reportedly be available for purchase in the country starting May 22 via Vodafone Germany. It is not clear whether Google will organise a launch event in
The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a ‘de-Googled’ version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s
Amazfit X is the latest wearable from the Xiaomi-backed brand called Huami, and this one has quite a few things going for it. Launched via crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the Amazfit X has a curved display that is claimed to provide a more comfortable fit on the wrist. Notably, the Amazfit X lacks any physical buttons and
Call of Duty: Mobile has been receiving regular updates owing to the large number of people playing it. It features a similar battle royale game mode as offered by PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, but changes the mechanics a bit. Now, the game has received a new update with version 1.0.12 that brings the new Season
Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify an underlying genomic signature for 29 different DNA sequences of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, providing an important tool for vaccine and drug developers. This new data discovery tool will allow researchers to quickly and easily classify a deadly virus like SARS-CoV-2 in just minutes, according
Parallel reports have all recently claimed that Apple has decided to “delay the mass production” of its upcoming “iPhone 12”, but these reports don’t offer any meaningful evidence that this could result in a materially late launch. Here’s a look at why. “iPhone 12” renders from a combination of leaked CAD designs and allegedly
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it expected profit to decline in the current quarter due to a coronavirus-related slump in sales of smartphones and TVs, although the chip business would remain solid. Samsung said its operating profit rose 3 percent in the January-March period, in line with an earlier estimate, as work-from-home orders boosted demand
Xiaomi’s television range in India is popular for a number of reasons, including value for money and offering smart features and connectivity at attractive prices. The most expensive TVs in the company’s range are the Mi TV 4X and Mi TV 4 Pro that are considered among the best televisions in the affordable segment. However,
PUBG Mobile is all set to receive a new update next month. Tencent Games has confirmed that version 0.18.0 update will roll out for the mobile game on May 7. The popular battle royale game looks to add a host of new features with this update. A recent leak suggested that the PUBG Mobile 0.18.0
Popular NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” which last aired in 2015, is set to broadcast a special reunion episode this week to raise funds in aid of coronavirus response efforts, with the half-hour show filmed entirely on iPhone. The “Parks and Recreation” cast returns Thursday for a reunion special that was shot on iPhone.
TikTok has launched a new in-app feature called Donation Stickers. These make it easy to donate to charity without ever leaving the TikTok app. And the first charities supported through Donation Stickers have all been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Helping Charities Survive the Coronavirus Crisis The current COVID-19 crisis has affected almost every country
RedmiBook and Mi-branded laptops may be headed to India soon, if a claim by a tipster is to be believed. RedmiBook and Mi-laptops have been long due in India, and Xiaomi even registered a trademark for RedmiBook in the country earlier this year. In February, the RedmiBook 13 notebook was expected to launch but that
WhatsApp, which began testing its mobile payments feature in India two years ago, could offer at least one more financial service to people in its biggest market. In a filing with the local regulator in India, the company has listed credit as one of the areas it could explore in the country. The Facebook -owned
Mi Bluetooth Earphones (Line Free Edition) and Mi Watch Color Keith Haring Edition have been launched by Xiaomi in China. Both the Xiaomi devices were unveiled along with the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition smartphone and MIUI 12 operating system on Monday. The latest Mi Bluetooth Earphones are powered by the Qualcomm QCC5125 audio SoC
Rovio Entertainment, maker of the 10-year-old Angry Birds mobile game series, on Tuesday reported an almost 75 percent rise in first-quarter profit, helped by lower costs. The Finnish company, which listed its shares in 2018, said its adjusted operating profit rose to EUR 13 million (roughly Rs. 107 crores) from EUR 7.5 million (roughly Rs.
Amazon has launched a credit service called Amazon Pay Later for its customers in India. The service is a rebrand of Amazon Pay EMI that the US e-commerce giant launched in the country back in September 2018. However, there are additional benefits such as the ability to get instant credit on (almost) any of the
Apple finally answered the call many users had asked for with the 2020 iPhone SE. While the device doesn’t come with a flashy new design, or a four-inch form factor, Apple’s budget-friendly offering is an absolute steal. Updated 2020 iPhone SE The updated 2020 iPhone SE. Apple’s replacement of a four-year old device that
Twitter on Monday announced that the company has turned off the “Twitter via SMS service” in most countries. The decision was taken to keep users’ Twitter “account safe,” after the company found vulnerabilities with the SMS service. This means that users in many countries who still receive Twitter notifications and miscellaneous tweets via SMS will
Apple’s discounts on the iPhone 11 in China and the release of a new low-price SE model have put the company in a better position than rivals to weather a coronavirus-related plunge in global smartphone demand. While China, which accounts for roughly 15 percent of Apple’s revenue, appears to be a rare bright spot, investors
Honor X10 smartphone has been reportedly confirmed by the Huawei sub-brand at Global Mobile Internet Conference in China. The phone is likely to succeed Honor 9X and is tipped to support 5G connectivity. Meanwhile, a notable tipster has claimed that the Honor X10 smartphone will be powered by Kirin 820 5G SoC and pack a
While Shopify is best-known for powering the online stores of more than 1 million businesses, the company is launching a consumer shopping app of its own today, simply called Shop. The app is actually an update and rebrand of Arrive, an app for tracking packages for Shopify merchants and other retailers, which the company says
I see far more research articles than I could possibly write up. This column collects the most interesting of those papers and advances, along with notes on why they may prove important in the world of tech and startups. This week: one step closer to self-powered on-skin electronics; people dressed as car seats; how to
A group of Japanese retro video game enthusiasts is hoping that lockdown-induced boredom will convert today’s children into fans of yesteryear’s games, offering 100 classic Nintendo consoles. “A notice of emergency goods supply,” the non-profit Japan Retro Game Association said in a message on its website, announcing it would send Super Nintendo consoles to 100
Realme Watch or whatever ends up being the final branding of Realme’s first smartwatch is already confirmed to be coming to India. The company’s India CEO revealed the upcoming launch of the smartwatch last month; however, the executive didn’t share anything about the smartwatch. Now, a new report claims to tip the design and specifications
A huge ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid is expected to fly past Earth tomorrow. The asteroid 1998 OR2 is said to be more than a mile-long, and if it were to strike the planet, it could cause extreme havoc. However, NASA has put all rumours regarding this huge asteroid to rest, and says that it ‘poses no
This fall’s “iPhone 12” refresh could see the return of Touch ID in some higher-end models, a report claims, with Apple supply chain partners BOE and Qualcomm allegedly collaborating on an ultrasonic fingerprint reader built into the display. The introduction of the larger displays of the iPhone X and subsequent iPhone models forced Apple
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governments to investigate citizens like never before. A confirmed COVID-19 case can transmit the coronavirus onto countless other people. Tracing any individual that encounters the deadly coronavirus could help stop further transmission, isolating the spread, and potentially assisting with the lifting of lockdown measures. As you might expect, there is
After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals. The update of the electric car company’s cruise control and auto-steer systems is a step toward CEO Elon Musk’s pledge to convert cars to fully self-driving vehicles later this