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COVID-19 effect: Game Developers Conference 2021 to take digital route

Washington [US], February 19 (ANI): The Game Developers Conference is changing course from its original plan of hosting a hybrid in-person to hosting a digital event in 2021.

2021-02-19T09:12:34.269293+00:00 IST

Apple TV app now available on latest Google Chromecast device

Washington [US], February 19 (ANI): Apple TV app is now globally available on the new Google Chromecast device. The new app will allow users to watch original Apple TV+ content, as well as access existing iTunes movie and television show purchases.

2021-02-19T08:22:13.504514+00:00 IST

Alicia Keys docuseries, Quavo Basketball special lead latest YouTube originals slate

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): American online video-sharing platform YouTube has unveiled its latest slate of originals with upcoming projects from singer Alicia Keys, rapper Quavo and a series about the K-Pop phenomenon.

2021-02-18T12:24:05.330920+00:00 IST

WhatsApp may roll out 'Sign Out' feature in the app

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): American messaging application WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new 'log out' feature that will allow users to sign out of the app whenever they want to take a break from the app.

2021-02-18T08:40:58.420023+00:00 IST

Google shuts down Stadia gaming studios

California [US], February 17 (ANI): A week after praising its game development studios, American multinational technology company Google made a surprising announcement on Wednesday (local time) that it would be shutting down its in-house Stadia game studios.

2021-02-17T16:25:36.869405+00:00 IST

Microsoft's new program will help make more accessible games

Washington (US), February 17 (ANI): American multinational technology company Microsoft's gaming accessibility team on Wednesday announced that developers can now send their games to be evaluated for accessibility and tested by players with disabilities.

2021-02-17T10:08:09.576614+00:00 IST

Apple to launch companion podcast of 'For All Mankind' series

Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): Apple is launching its first podcast connected to an original series on its streaming service Apple TV+.

2021-02-16T16:14:02.112517+00:00 IST

YouTube on iOS is finally receiving an update

Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): American multinational technology company Google has finally released a YouTube update for iOS. This is the first time since December that the application has received an upgrade.

2021-02-16T11:21:30.855540+00:00 IST

Here's when Facebook's smartwatch will release

Washington [US], February 15 (ANI): American technology company Facebook is developing a smartwatch. The rumoured wearable, which the company is developing, might get its release in 2022.

2021-02-15T12:16:45.215018+00:00 IST

Mercedes is recalling vehicles over emergency-call location error

Washington [US], February 14 (ANI): Automobile giant Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling over 1.29 million vehicles owing to a failure in its eCall software, which may not provide a vehicle's correct location to emergency responders, post-crash.

2021-02-14T14:12:58.565424+00:00 IST

Microsoft, Google, Qualcomm are concerned over Nvidia's Arm acquisition

Washington [US], February 13 (ANI): American tech giants Microsoft, Google, and Qualcomm have reportedly raised concerns to regulators in the US, EU, UK, and China, over Nvidia's acquisition of Arm.

2021-02-13T17:29:06.901733+00:00 IST

Facebook to launch smartwatch with messaging, fitness features

California [US], February 13 (ANI): The American social networking service company Facebook is building an Android-based smartwatch with messaging, health, and fitness features.

2021-02-13T13:14:12.537548+00:00 IST

Looking for stunning yet affordable earbuds? Boom Audio's recent launch could be your pick!

New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): Looking for a new pair of earbuds? Well, the search could be tough with the variety of earbuds available in the market, but fret not as Boom Audio has launched its ergonomic flawlessly designed earbuds, which are affordable and stunning at the same time.

2021-02-13T12:57:05.751249+00:00 IST

Greet your guests with Alexa now!

Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): The American multinational technology company Amazon announced that it is adding Alexa to its Ring Video Doorbells Pro, giving it the ability to interact with people when they visit your house.

2021-02-12T11:04:53.046587+00:00 IST

Apple Maps to get Google like accident reporting

California [US], February 10 (ANI): Tech company Apple is bringing accident, hazard, and speed check reporting to Apple Maps.

2021-02-10T13:03:53.812042+00:00 IST

Microsoft Word's dark mode will now be darker

Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): American multinational technology company Microsoft has started testing an update to Word that will color entire documents in a dark canvas. Currently, Word has a dark mode that modifies the ribbon and toolbars, but the canvas stays bright white.

2021-02-09T17:34:23.724519+00:00 IST

India's alternative to WhatsApp being tested by govt officials

New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI): An Indian alternative of the cross-platform messaging service Whatsapp named 'Sandes' is currently being tested by government officials in India. The app is ready and is being tested by ministry officials.

2021-02-09T17:22:10.788862+00:00 IST

Snapchat to start reminding users to clean out their friends list

Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): Multimedia messaging application Snapchat is introducing a new feature called 'Friend Check Up'.

2021-02-09T13:29:06.689208+00:00 IST

Android Beta users get new 'Mute Video' feature on WhatsApp

Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): American cross-platform centralized messaging application WhatsApp is finally rolling out a new feature for its beta testers on Android where users would be able to mute videos before sending it a contact.

2021-02-08T15:11:29.836389+00:00 IST

OnePlus 9 Pro may feature Hasselblad-branded cameras: Report

Beijing [China], February 8 (ANI): Leaked images of the unannounced OnePlus 9 Pro suggest the flagship smartphone will include a Hasselblad-branded camera array, The Verge has reported.

2021-02-08T13:27:55.558772+00:00 IST

Apple working on more durable lightning cables

Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): American multinational technology company Apple is currently working on new lightning cables that will not wear out easily.

2021-02-07T10:05:58.194986+00:00 IST