Media software maker Plex has released two new projects today from its internal R&D group, Plex Labs. One is an updated take on the classic Winamp player it calls Plexamp, and another is a dedicated app for Plex server administration. The projects are meant to appeal largely to Plex power users who take full advantage
Facebook announced Thursday its many users will see tailor-made warnings highlighting facts about the coronavirus pandemic, after being accused of failing to counter the spread of outlandish conspiracy theories. The leading social media platform has already been publishing fact-checking articles about the global outbreak through its partnerships with media organisations, including one with Agence France-Presse.
Apple’s new low-cost 2020 iPhone SE second generation is a remarkably good value for all it gives you. But, to get to that $399 price point, you forego many key features that distinguish the iPhone range. The iPhone SE (right) is exceptional, but it doesn’t have the Face ID, cameras, or screen quality of
Virtual meetings are increasingly becoming a necessity amid the coronavirus pandemic. While people prefered to meet their clients offline just a couple of months ago, a large number of professionals have now opted for online solutions to stay connected amid the lockdowns imposed around the world. At the same time, there are many schools and
Google will allow business and education users on Gmail to directly take calls on its video conferencing tool Meet starting Thursday, a new feature being offered as the Alphabet unit seeks to capitalise on security and other concerns with rival services. The integration of Meet with email is the first of several features being launched
Apple’s new iPhone SE for the budget-conscious is unlikely to be a major driver of sales in China, a Weibo survey suggested, with analysts noting its lacks of 5G capability. In a poll conducted on social media site Weibo, 60 percent of roughly 350,000 respondents said they would not buy the new $399 iPhone SE
Realme X50 Youth Edition 5G has been spotted on China’s 3C certification site, and the listing suggests 5G support and 30W fast charging. The Youth Edition model will probably be a slightly tweaked version of the base Realme X50 5G phone, launched last December. Realme has also launched the Realme X50 Pro 5G phone in India
The Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecoms industry’s biggest annual gathering, will be held in Barcelona until 2024, extending its current contract by one year, the GSMA association that hosts the congress said on Wednesday. “By extending through 2024, we are demonstrating our commitment to our ecosystem as well as the host city parties,” GSMA’s
Action camera manufacturer GoPro has announced some massive organizational changes at the company. In particular, the company is laying off over 200 employees — it represents a 20% staff reduction. GoPro will shut down some offices altogether. There will be offices in five geographies after the round of layoffs. The company expects to reduce operating expenses
VSCO, the popular photo editing app and Instagram rival, is the latest company to undergo layoffs attributed to the COVID-19 crisis, which has put a strain on venture-backed startups. According to a report from NPR, which was then confirmed by VSCO co-founder and CEO Joel Flory on LinkedIn, the company is laying off around 30%
As India fights the coronavirus crisis, Samsung India on Tuesday pledged a contribution of Rs. 20 crores towards the relief efforts. The company will be donating Rs. 15 crores to the PM CARES Fund, and Rs. 5 crores to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to combat the crises. The company also mentioned
Pokemon Go, the popular augmented reality mobile game, requires players to venture outside in the real world and look for Pokemon, Poke Stops, and battle other players. With the current global scenario under the coronavirus pandemic, stepping out is not possible, which is why Niantic, the developers behind Pokemon Go, has been making efforts to
Google parent Alphabet Inc. is “significantly” slowing hiring for the remainder of the year, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai told employees in an email on Wednesday. Here’s the full memo: Hi everyone, It’s now been well over two months since we closed the first [Google](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/google) offices in Asia out of an abundance of
Just hours after the iPhone SE release, Apple has issued the second beta builds of iOS 13.4.5, iPadOS 13.4.5, tvOS 13.4.5, and watchOS 6.2.5 to developers. Builds of each operating system can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center by those taking part in the testing program, along with the option to perform an
If you find voice assistants frustratingly dumb, you’re hardly alone. The much-hyped promise of AI-driven vocal convenience very quickly falls through the cracks of robotic pedantry. A smart AI that has to come back again (and sometimes again) to ask for extra input to execute your request can seem especially dumb — when, for example,
Bumble, the dating app which prides itself on doing things differently, has added new virtual dating tools. These tools are designed to help you meet new people online and build relationships with them. Even if you can’t actually meet them in real life. How Does Dating Work During a Lockdown? Bumble is a dating app
You’ve hopefully heard about the benefits of two-factor authentication. Requiring something beyond just a password to unlock your online accounts makes them much harder to break into. However, two-factor authentication comes in several forms, with some faring better than others. When you have an option, which should you choose? Let’s look at the pros and
Ola said on Wednesday it is partnering with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to support essential mobility during COVID-19. Ola has provided a dedicated fleet of cars to BMC to help ferry medical staff, healthcare workers, and paramedical staff from homes to hospitals in Mumbai. The Ola cars will also be used to ferry doctors and
Samsung smartphone users can now ‘Drag and Drop’ files from their smartphone to Windows 10 PCs without cables, Microsoft recently announced. This new feature works on select Samsung Galaxy devices that are running the latest ‘Link To Windows’ app that is further connected to Your Phone app on the respective Windows 10 PC. Additionally, the
Apple has released cases for the newly launched iPhone SE, including both leather and silicone options. iPhone SE cases in silicone and leather As expected, Apple has a few new cases for the iPhone SE available for purchase on their website. The current additions include the iPhone SE leather case and the iPhone SE
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the manufacture of the Coventor ventilator, a new hardware design first developed by the University of Minnesota. The project sought to create a ventilator that could provide the same level of life-saving care as existing ventilator models, but with a much lower cost to help ramp
Google today is making it easier for families to find quality educational apps with the addition of a new “Teacher Approved” section to Google Play. All apps found in this section are vetted by a panel of reviewers, including more than 200 teachers across the U.S., and meet Google’s existing requirements for its “Designed for
PUBG Mobile, which is one of the most popular mobile games, will be adding a new mode called ‘Arctic Mode’ starting tomorrow, April 16. Earlier, the new mode was teased through the game’s social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, but now, it has finally been made official. Arctic Mode will be a free
The government has decided to give some relaxation to the IT sector by allowing it to operate with 50 percent staff. According to the guidelines, companies in the information-technology business will be permitted to operate with 50 percent staff in the offices from April 20. India has been under lockdown since March 25. In an
The drone glides up toward a high-rise until it reaches an apartment window where a woman waves from inside, proving to police that she is self-isolating after testing positive for the coronavirus. Israeli police are deploying drones as part of efforts to stem the outbreak, allowing officers to keep a safe distance from infected people.
Realme forayed into the fitness band segment earlier this year, and now it is looking to mark its footprint in the home entertainment space. Two new Realme LED TV variants were spotted on Bluetooth SIG hinting at a launch in the future. This comes after the Realme Smart TV remote control received Bluetooth certification a
Facebook’s internal R&D team, New Product Experimentation (NPE), has a launched new app for Apple Watch that allows users to “keep in touch” with their close ones. The app is called “Kit” (Keep in Touch) and is available on Apple App store for free. From what it appears, the Kit app is essentially a simplified
iPhone SE (2020) is finally official, after months of anticipation. With it, Apple has unveiled the most affordable iPhone model in its current lineup. Called the new iPhone SE, it was originally rumoured to debut as the iPhone SE 2 and later reported as the iPhone 9. It retains the 4.7-inch size that’s available on
Xiaomi released the latest version of its MIUI operating system late last year and has been steadily updating its devices to run MIUI 11. Newer devices run on the latest version of MIUI out of the box. The company has been steadily pushing out new features to phones such as Always-on Display, improved visuals, and
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has become the latest tablet to join Samsung’s product portfolio. The company has launched the new tablet in Indonesia. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes with S Pen and will be offered in three colour options and two storage models. The tablet also packs a single camera on the back