Tech

Google's latest update makes your Wear OS device even more battery efficient

California [United States], November 16 (ANI): Google has rolled out a new system version, called the H update, to Wear OS for its smart devices. With the latest update, Wear OS devices will become more energy efficient.

2018-11-16T08:02:41.579628+00:00 IST

SpaceX gets approval to blast over 7,000 satellites into space

California [United States], November 16 (ANI): You will have more frequent updates on Elon Musk's space endeavours as his company has received permission to launch over 7,000 satellites into space.

2018-11-16T07:39:51.784771+00:00 IST

Massive database breach leaves millions of text messages exposed

California [United States], November 16 (ANI): Another day, another breach. A security breach of a Voxox server has exposed the database containing tens of millions of text messages.

2018-11-16T07:31:10.096908+00:00 IST

Zuckerberg took Tim Cook's criticism so personally, he barred employees from using iPhone

California [United States], November 15 (ANI): Apple CEO Tim Cook would probably be more cautious when he says anything against Facebook. Following the CEO's remark on Facebook and its handling of user privacy, Mark Zuckerberg reportedly ordered his employees to stop using Apple products.

2018-11-15T08:05:06.370428+00:00 IST

Instagram now lets you check your obsession for the platform

California [United States], November 15 (ANI): We all love Instagram. However, some of us are obsession-level crazy for the fans. To help you keep a tab on the time you use the Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform, the company has added a new feature that tracks your activity.

2018-11-15T07:59:08.772057+00:00 IST

This startup wants to make futuristic AR contact lenses

California [United States], November 15 (ANI): Google Glass, Microsoft HoloLens, are all passe. A startup, Mojo Vision, is working on a technology which it calls 'invisible computing' that can shrink the capabilities of a full-fledged augmented reality glasses into a pair of contact lenses.

2018-11-15T07:59:08.765973+00:00 IST

Google Maps now lets you chat with businesses

California [United States], November 15 (ANI): The next time you open Google Maps to look for the directions to a restaurant, you will also be able to chat with its executive and book a table on-the-go.

2018-11-15T07:52:36.003946+00:00 IST

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Instagram can now detect bullying in photos, captions

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): At a time when cyber bullying is on the rise, Instagram, using high-end technology, is focusing on detecting bullying in photos and captions.

2018-10-10T03:11:36.903862+00:00 IST

Google Pixel 3 XL 'Pink Sand' variant shows up in leaks hours prior to launch

California [United States], October 9 (ANI): Google is hours away from launching its third-generation Pixel smartphones. However, that is not stopping the last minute leaks from pouring in.

2018-10-09T07:58:46.838378+00:00 IST

Google tweaks developers guidelines after Google+ breach

California [United States], October 9 (ANI): Google has announced a series of changes to its developer guidelines after it confirmed that a bug in its social network Google+ put to risk data of hundreds of thousands of users.

2018-10-09T07:54:02.595699+00:00 IST

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WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups for Android

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is testing the technology to independently encrypt chat backups in the cloud. The Facebook-owned service revealed that the system has been enabled in its most recent Android beta update.

2021-07-17T12:04:19.326336+00:00 IST

Facebook's payment system will extend to online retailers in August

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): Facebook's payment system is all set to extend to online retailers in August this year.

2021-07-17T09:57:01.245301+00:00 IST

Pay tribute to COVID-19 frontline workers using Snapchat's special Bitmoji stickers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Ahead of the occasion of World Emoji Day, Snapchat has come up with something for all the Bitmoji lovers. The users will now have access to new add-ons to their Bitmoji stickers and avatars.

2021-07-15T16:56:02.203426+00:00 IST

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Verizon protects Android users from robocalls with new app

New York [USA], August 27 (ANI): Verizon will start auto-enrolling its customers to its free Call Filter app to protect them from robocalls.

2019-08-27T18:10:21.024975+00:00 IST

Mario Kart Tour is launching for iOS, Android on September 25

Kyoto Prefecture [Japan], August 27 (ANI): The much-anticipated Mario Kart Tour is finally being launched for mobile in the coming month, the company has officially announced.

2019-08-27T17:33:11.454122+00:00 IST

Ethically-made Fairphone 3 launched

Amsterdam [Netherlands], Aug 27 (ANI): Fairphone has launched the third-generation of its ethically-responsible smartphone -- Fairphone 3.

2019-08-27T17:18:55.698592+00:00 IST

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JUUL tells Facebook, Instagram to remove teen vaping posts

California [United States], November 13 (ANI): JUUL, an electronic cigarette company, is asking social media companies including Facebook and Instagram to remove posts from their platform which depict teens JUULing or vaping.

2018-11-14T08:49:51.881914+00:00 IST

Internet

Drunk online shopper ends up with live pig, peacock, giant salamander

Beijing [China], November 13 (ANI): Drinks and online shopping is probably the next thing you should not mix. A man, possibly single, decided to shop online during the Singles' Day sale in China, only to realise it was a terrible mistake.

2018-11-14T08:41:34.534365+00:00 IST

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NASA to broadcast Mars landing after six years on November 26

Washington [United States], November 14 (ANI): Space enthusiasts will be able to witness the real-time landing of NASA's InSight Mars Lander on the Red Planet on November 26.

2018-11-14T08:41:34.520524+00:00 IST

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Now, unlock your Volkswagen with Siri

California [United States], November 13 (ANI): If you own a Volkswagen and have an iOS device running the latest software, you will be able to instruct Siri to unlock the vehicle for you.

2018-11-13T07:14:55.735390+00:00 IST

Mobile

Tinder to roll out more gender options in India

California [United States], November 13 (ANI): Tinder is set to announce more gender options for its users in India. The company is reportedly going to allow users to edit their profiles to suit their preferences.

2018-11-13T07:05:30.059182+00:00 IST

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Goodbye nasty tests, new AI toilets can scan your poop for diagnosis

Idaho [United States], November 13 (ANI): Perhaps one of the most dreaded medical examinations is that of the stools. To make it slightly less nasty, a chipmaker is readying technology that will make toilets smarter.

2018-11-13T06:44:04.563516+00:00 IST

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YouTube VR finally launches on Oculus Go

California [United States], November 13 (ANI): You will be able to finally experience immersive content right on rival Facebook's Oculus Go.

2018-11-13T06:44:04.558462+00:00 IST

Internet

Facebook reportedly fired Oculus founder for being pro-Trump

California [United States], November 12 (ANI): Oculus founder Palmer Luckey was reportedly fired by Facebook for supporting Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported.

2018-11-12T07:12:40.228254+00:00 IST

Internet

Nintendo to suspend Netflix from Wii next year

Kyoto Prefecture [Japan], November 12 (ANI): Nintendo's 12-year-old Wii console will stop supporting Netflix and other streaming services starting next year.

2018-11-12T06:56:49.349773+00:00 IST

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Alibaba builds a smart screen for the visually-impaired shoppers

Hangzhou [China], November 12 (ANI): Chinese tech giant Alibaba has introduced a new smart screen for the visually impaired users to help them shop without much of an assistance.

2018-11-12T06:51:18.670183+00:00 IST

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eBay now lets you book home installation services

California [United States], November 12 (ANI): If you are an eBay user, you will now be able to book for services such as home installation of your new television or assembling of furniture and such things.

2018-11-12T06:51:18.664806+00:00 IST

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Casio unveils smartphone-compatible electronic cash registers

Tokyo [Japan], Nov 6 (ANI): Casio Computer Co. Ltd has announced the launch of four electronic cash registers- the SR-S500, S4000, C550, and C4500. These new models are compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy, making it possible to use a smartphone to perform cash register settings, confirm sales, and create a diary.

2018-11-06T03:36:36.107487+00:00 IST

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures creepy smiling face amidst stars

Washington [United States], November 5 (ANI): It seems Halloween is not over for the galaxy as NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured what looks like a smiling face, albeit creepy, in a cluster of new stars.

2018-11-05T08:12:14.440833+00:00 IST

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Xender ties up with DPG institute to inculcate entrepreneurship

New Delhi [India] Nov 5 (NewsVoir): A team from Xender, a favourable and demanded mobile file transfer and sharing app, which also happens to be a tech-startup, paid a surprise visit to the Gurgaon campus of DPG Institute of Technology & Management.

2018-11-05T08:12:14.435210+00:00 IST