The European Commission has set out a plan for co-ordinating the lifting of regional coronavirus restrictions that includes a role for digital tools — in what the EU executive couches as “a robust system of reporting and contact tracing”. However it has reiterated that such tools must “fully respect data privacy”. Last week the Commission
Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite, has announced that it will be extending Chapter 2 – Season 2 of Fortnite for what seems to be little over a month. Season 3, which was slated for release on May 1, has now been pushed back to June 4 that suggests that the current season
India is currently under a state of complete lockdown till May 3. The government has ordered restriction of movement, except for emergencies and people providing essential services. These social distancing measures have been taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a respiratory disease that has been declared a global pandemic. To make sure the businesses
A startup that created a dedicated gadget to help ensure the safety of electrical industry workers has turned their talents to addressing the need for similar workplace protections in the face of another threat: COVID-19. Vancouver-based Proxxi is launching Halo, a wrist-worn wearable device that can provide a vibration notification to alert someone of the
As recently as a year or two ago, the idea of a $900 starting price for a OnePlus device would have seemed, at best, fanciful. The company built a name for itself with a series of flagship quality devices at a mid-tier price point. It was a smart approach that served the company well, carving
Even though nearly everyone uses Facebook, there’s actually plenty wrong with Facebook. For every great story or picture you see on Facebook, you have to put up with a dozen low-quality memes, annoying posts, and even frustrating user interface elements. In this article, we’ll help you put a stop to that for good. We’ll cover
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has launched its latest smartphones globally, the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8. The company has followed a system of launching two models every launch cycle since last year, with the launch of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. As before, the two smartphones have significant differences, with the OnePlus
Microsoft is expected to host an online hardware event by the end of April, and it is expected to launch the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 devices. As we head closer to the rumoured launch of the new Surface devices, several alleged details about the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 have
Truphone, a UK-based startup that provides voice and data services for phones, tablets and IoT hardware by way of eSIM software integrated directly into the devices, has raised another round of funding to continue expanding its business. The company, which told TechCrunch today that it counts Apple as a key partner, has raised another £30
Could avatars that show what co-workers are up to save work-from-home teams from constant distraction and loneliness? That’s the idea behind Pragli, the Bitmoji for the enterprise. It’s a virtual office app that makes you actually feel like you’re in the same building. Pragli uses avatars to signal whether co-workers are at their desk, away,
The same people who have consistently failed to comprehend Apple’s business model over the last few decades are now postulating that COVID-19’s economic devastation will make Apple’s products broadly unaffordable on a global level. Prior to examining how Apple as a company is performing under the incredible pressures of 2020’s pandemic circumstances, take a
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z were launched alongside the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 on Tuesday. The wireless headphones are more affordable compared to the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2, and their biggest highlight is the Warp Charge feature, providing up to 10 hours of music playback with a 10-minute charge. A full charge gives it
Virtual meetings are getting popular nowadays. While some people prefer to meet their clients offline, a large number of professionals have opted for online solutions to stay connected with their peers. At the same time, there are many schools and educational institutions that have started using video conferencing apps to connect with their students virtually.
Google Assistant has officially added support for TVs, set-top boxes, and media remotes, allowing device manufacturers to easily integrate the Google Assistant in their products. The virtual assistant was already available for Android TVs, smart TV boxes, Logitech Harmony remote systems, Roku smart TV box, and more, however, this is the first time that Google
The world’s leading economies need to plug gaps in their rulebooks to avoid digital currencies like Facebook’s planned Libra stablecoin from undermining financial stability, the Group of 20 Economies’ (G20) regulatory watchdog said on Tuesday. Stablecoins are tied to a traditional currency or basket of assets, and used for payments or storing value. The G20’s
Apple Inc shipped roughly 2.5 million iPhones in China in March, a slight rebound after one of its worst months in the country ever, according to government data published on Friday. Smartphone companies are hoping for a strong recovery in demand in China, where the deadly coronavirus is subsiding, just as it spreads overseas and
OnePlus 8 price details have been leaked just ahead of launch. This was one of the big missing pieces in all the rumours and leaks we’ve had so far about the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, which have given us a fair idea of what to expect from these new flagships. UK retailer, John
Google is reportedly on the verge of stepping up their hardware game in a way that follows the example set by Apple, with custom-designed silicon powering future smartphones. Axios reports that Google is readying its own in-house processors for use in future Pixel devices, including both phones and eventually Chromebooks, too. Google’s efforts around its
Aarogya Setu app downloads were encouraged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on Tuesday. The app that was launched earlier this month to enable contact tracing through smartphones crossed the mark of five million installs in just three days of its debut. In the midst of its remarkable growth, the Aarogya Setu
The fact that so many people are stuck at home makes for strange opportunities. Italy’s confined populace has taken to singing from the balconies — and now researchers are asking them to use those same balconies to help accomplish a bit of citizen science. The project, created by the Italian National Research Council, aims to
A powerline network is a great solution to patchy Wi-Fi coverage in your home. It also helps you get a wired, Ethernet connection to a computer or console without running long lengths of cable around your house. But if your powerline adapter is slow compared to what you expected, there are some things you can
Playing certain video games can have multiple benefits. Research has shown that experience of playing video games can improve cognitive development such as greater sensitivity to contrasts, better eye-to-hand coordination and superior memory. Action real-time strategy video games such as Age of Empires, World of Warcraft, and Total War are played by millions. These games,
OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 phones are all set to launch today. The company is hosting a global online event, wherein it will reveal prices, availability, and specification details of the two phones. According to leaks, the OnePlus 8 Pro is expected to sport a quad camera setup at the back, while the OnePlus8
Apple is readying a new iPhone for fall to replace the iPhone 11 Pro this fall, Bloomberg reports, as well as follow-ups to the iPhone 11, a new smaller HomePod, and a locator tag accessory. The top-end iPhone 11 Pro successors at least will have a new industrial design that more closely resembles the iPad
Smartphones have changed the way we interact with the internet. Our cell networks have evolved over the years to keep up with our increasing demand, and 5G is the latest iteration of mobile internet. Now that 5G networks are coming online, there has been speculation about the safety of the technology. You may have even
PUBG Mobile will get a ‘Cold Front Survival‘ mode starting April 16, as teased by the games social media accounts. While not much is confirmed about the new mode, the multiple posts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook from the games official account have had fans trying to figure out what the new mode will be
Google’s Phone app that comes pre-installed on Google’s Pixel series of smartphones and Android One devices is a highly sought phone app. There are multiple users who wish to sideload Google’s apps but haven’t been able to do it. For a non-Google smartphone, the Phone app wouldn’t show up in the search results on the
Chinese smartphone and accessories maker Realme – formerly a sub-brand of Oppo – was expected to launch its first smart TV earlier this year, at MWC 2020. However, the cancellation of the trade show due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus meant that Realme had to push back its launch timeline. It
Instagram seems to be working on adding Web-based functionalities to the platform. The Facebook-owned photo sharing platform has finally rolled out direct messaging for the desktop website. The feature for adding direct messages support for the Web comes after months of testing from Instagram. Apart from introducing access to direct messages on the Web, Instagram
With a lot of people stuck indoors during lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, social and video streaming apps have seen a surge in usage. Now, popular short-format video platform TikTok has surpassed one billion installs on the Google Play Store. Currently, the app ranks number three in the ‘Top Free’ category in India, behind