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Google's Project Zero thwarts another major bug in Facebook's WhatsApp
- October 12, 2018
As the fix has been released, there is no reason for concern now. Her post demonstrates how you can use the bug to crash the client in a few seconds over someone's smartphone. The bug was fixed in both the Android and iOS versions of the app, according to a report on ZDNet . Facebook said it reacted "promptly" to fix the issue once it was identified. (more...)
- October 12, 2018
As the fix has been released, there is no reason for concern now. Her post demonstrates how you can use the bug to crash the client in a few seconds over someone's smartphone. The bug was fixed in both the Android and iOS versions of the app, according to a report on ZDNet . Facebook said it reacted "promptly" to fix the issue once it was identified. (more...)
Android creator is building an AI phone that texts people for you
- October 12, 2018
Using Essential's AI software, the phone may learn how to book appointments, send texts and respond to emails on its own. Meanwhile, the company is said to have abandoned the development of a regular smartphone "because the product is too similar to others on the market" and "sales of an earlier phone were disappointing". (more...)
- October 12, 2018
Using Essential's AI software, the phone may learn how to book appointments, send texts and respond to emails on its own. Meanwhile, the company is said to have abandoned the development of a regular smartphone "because the product is too similar to others on the market" and "sales of an earlier phone were disappointing". (more...)
Xbox One October 2018 Dashboard Update Has Rolled Out With New Avatars
- October 12, 2018
With the Xbox Skill , people can use voice commands to power on/off their console, adjust volume, launch games and apps, start and stop broadcasts on Mixer, capture screenshots, and more. Microsoft is really focusing on Alexa here for the Xbox Skill, so much so that Microsoft is even launching a new deal for the Xbox One X and the Xbox One S where customers can get a free Amazon Echo Dot while supplies last. (more...)
- October 12, 2018
With the Xbox Skill , people can use voice commands to power on/off their console, adjust volume, launch games and apps, start and stop broadcasts on Mixer, capture screenshots, and more. Microsoft is really focusing on Alexa here for the Xbox Skill, so much so that Microsoft is even launching a new deal for the Xbox One X and the Xbox One S where customers can get a free Amazon Echo Dot while supplies last. (more...)
Google launches Echo Show rival with Home Hub
- October 12, 2018
Google says it excluded a video camera because it wants users to feel "comfortable" with the Home Hub, but the absence of a camera will also save on the bill of materials. You can do lots of other things too. If I had to guess, I think the primary "experience" Google wanted to get across with the Home Hub was "low price ". (more...)
- October 12, 2018
Google says it excluded a video camera because it wants users to feel "comfortable" with the Home Hub, but the absence of a camera will also save on the bill of materials. You can do lots of other things too. If I had to guess, I think the primary "experience" Google wanted to get across with the Home Hub was "low price ". (more...)
Stardew Valley Coming to Android and iOS Next
- October 12, 2018
This is the full version of the game and has not been simplified in the slightest, with the only major difference being that it has been optimized for touch controls. While Stardew Valley will feature singleplayer content up to version 1.3, it won't have multiplayer or mod support. Barone and The Secret Police are working on an Android version of the game, with a release date sometime in the future. (more...)
- October 12, 2018
This is the full version of the game and has not been simplified in the slightest, with the only major difference being that it has been optimized for touch controls. While Stardew Valley will feature singleplayer content up to version 1.3, it won't have multiplayer or mod support. Barone and The Secret Police are working on an Android version of the game, with a release date sometime in the future. (more...)
China's Huawei Threatens US Giants With New AI Chips
- October 12, 2018
Huawei's new chips form part of its plan to "greatly accelerate AI adoption in all industries" and strengthen the cloud computing business it set up previous year. "I think this is a very natural phenomenon in the business", he added. The company's full-stack, all-scenario AI portfolio is created to provide support for both Huawei Cloud EI and HiAI, as well as other services. (more...)
- October 12, 2018
Huawei's new chips form part of its plan to "greatly accelerate AI adoption in all industries" and strengthen the cloud computing business it set up previous year. "I think this is a very natural phenomenon in the business", he added. The company's full-stack, all-scenario AI portfolio is created to provide support for both Huawei Cloud EI and HiAI, as well as other services. (more...)
How your teen can protect themselves from bullying on Instagram
- October 12, 2018
That's why today we're announcing our latest tools to help combat bullying , including a new way to identify and report bullying in photos. "Online bullying is complex", Mosseri wrote in a blog post , recognizing that the current system of reporting and removing content that violates company guidelines isn't enough. (more...)
- October 12, 2018
That's why today we're announcing our latest tools to help combat bullying , including a new way to identify and report bullying in photos. "Online bullying is complex", Mosseri wrote in a blog post , recognizing that the current system of reporting and removing content that violates company guidelines isn't enough. (more...)
Google Plus shut down: Here’s all you need to know
- October 11, 2018
In the meantime, Google says users should stay tuned for more information on how to download their data from the site, should they so desire. "None of these thresholds were met here.", she said . No developer exploited the vulnerability or misused data, the company's review found. "Underlining this, as part of our Project Strobe audit, we discovered a bug in one of the Google + People APIs", Google said in its announcement. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
In the meantime, Google says users should stay tuned for more information on how to download their data from the site, should they so desire. "None of these thresholds were met here.", she said . No developer exploited the vulnerability or misused data, the company's review found. "Underlining this, as part of our Project Strobe audit, we discovered a bug in one of the Google + People APIs", Google said in its announcement. (more...)
Facebook Portal is all set to make it to your home!
- October 11, 2018
Facebook says it won't "listen to, view or keep the contents " of video calls, adding that the Portal camera won't use facial recognition or identify people in the video calls. The Facebook Portal and Portal + is available to pre-order now, starting from US$199. Reports indicate that it is unlikely that Portal becomes the next Alexa; however, if the device is widely successful like Amazon's, the company might be able to take the breath of fresh air it's been craving. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Facebook says it won't "listen to, view or keep the contents " of video calls, adding that the Portal camera won't use facial recognition or identify people in the video calls. The Facebook Portal and Portal + is available to pre-order now, starting from US$199. Reports indicate that it is unlikely that Portal becomes the next Alexa; however, if the device is widely successful like Amazon's, the company might be able to take the breath of fresh air it's been craving. (more...)
Fortnite: Deep Freeze retail bundle brings arctic-themed skins this November
- October 11, 2018
Deep Freeze Bundle price is GBP 24.99 (around Rs. 2,424). Epic announced the Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle earlier today, which comes with cosmetics and in-game currency, but I felt like there was something missing. Below, you will find the correct list of challenges that are now live in-game, and you can click through to see a few of the guides we've written to help you finish up your Battle Pass. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Deep Freeze Bundle price is GBP 24.99 (around Rs. 2,424). Epic announced the Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle earlier today, which comes with cosmetics and in-game currency, but I felt like there was something missing. Below, you will find the correct list of challenges that are now live in-game, and you can click through to see a few of the guides we've written to help you finish up your Battle Pass. (more...)
Microsoft thows Linux a life saver
- October 11, 2018
Previously, Microsoft had a reputation that lead members of the open source community to believe that the company wasn't exactly doing all it could to make itself accessible and an ally to those within the collective. This resulted in frequent clashes with the Android community and others but Microsoft is intent on leaving that behind. Microsoft has made billions from its extensive library of software patents. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Previously, Microsoft had a reputation that lead members of the open source community to believe that the company wasn't exactly doing all it could to make itself accessible and an ally to those within the collective. This resulted in frequent clashes with the Android community and others but Microsoft is intent on leaving that behind. Microsoft has made billions from its extensive library of software patents. (more...)
Amazon Sale on Laptops: Get up to Rs 55,000 off on Laptops
- October 11, 2018
Like the usual Amazon sale , we believe the discounted prices will be valid until the stock lasts. This is for the first time that OnePlus 6 will be selling with Rs 5,000 flat discount. -Redmi 6 Pro: Amazon will be offering Rs 1,000 additional on exchange. The smartphone is getting discounted from its current retail price of Rs 45,990 and it still sounds like a great deal in this price segment. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Like the usual Amazon sale , we believe the discounted prices will be valid until the stock lasts. This is for the first time that OnePlus 6 will be selling with Rs 5,000 flat discount. -Redmi 6 Pro: Amazon will be offering Rs 1,000 additional on exchange. The smartphone is getting discounted from its current retail price of Rs 45,990 and it still sounds like a great deal in this price segment. (more...)
Borderlands 2 Is Latest To Receive The VR Treatment
- October 11, 2018
One unknown right now is if Borderlands 2 VR will include any of the DLC expansions as part of its experience or just the base Borderlands 2 game, which is still a massive amount of content for a virtual reality looter shooter. Gearbox has not confirmed whether they have any plans to bring the VR version of Borderlands 2 to any other VR devices. Though this VR version will largely be a straight port of the PlayStation 4 version of the game found on The Handsome Collection , there ... (more...)
- October 11, 2018
One unknown right now is if Borderlands 2 VR will include any of the DLC expansions as part of its experience or just the base Borderlands 2 game, which is still a massive amount of content for a virtual reality looter shooter. Gearbox has not confirmed whether they have any plans to bring the VR version of Borderlands 2 to any other VR devices. Though this VR version will largely be a straight port of the PlayStation 4 version of the game found on The Handsome Collection , there ... (more...)
Samsung unveils Samsung Galaxy A9 with four cameras on the backside
- October 11, 2018
Why anyone needs four entire lenses on one side of a phone remains to be seen, but since the leak came from prolific thing-finder Evan Blass , it seems very likely to be accurate. Whether the phone's other aspects match up to the imaging experience is something we will tell you in our Galaxy A9 review in the coming weeks. The octa-core Snapdragon 660 is a solid mid-range chip that should deliver strong performance across the board, and help the A9 keep up with just about anything ... (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Why anyone needs four entire lenses on one side of a phone remains to be seen, but since the leak came from prolific thing-finder Evan Blass , it seems very likely to be accurate. Whether the phone's other aspects match up to the imaging experience is something we will tell you in our Galaxy A9 review in the coming weeks. The octa-core Snapdragon 660 is a solid mid-range chip that should deliver strong performance across the board, and help the A9 keep up with just about anything ... (more...)
Samsung launches A9 smartphone with four cameras for the 'Instagram generation'
- October 11, 2018
Or perhaps it just wanted to be the world's first four-camera smartphone. The front camera of the phone supports face unlock feature. As far as specifications are concerned, Samsung Galaxy A9 features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Or perhaps it just wanted to be the world's first four-camera smartphone. The front camera of the phone supports face unlock feature. As far as specifications are concerned, Samsung Galaxy A9 features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. (more...)
Get the Google Pixel 3 launcher on your Android Pie phone now
- October 11, 2018
Google Home v2.6 is rolling out to the Play Store now, so be sure to check and see if you've got the update waiting for you. You can do lots of other things too. When configured, the Hub knows which room you're in and provides information on temperature and lighting as well. Ultimately, the Home Hub is just a hardware-based middleman that sits, physically, between you and the Google Assistant and its cloud-based capabilities. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Google Home v2.6 is rolling out to the Play Store now, so be sure to check and see if you've got the update waiting for you. You can do lots of other things too. When configured, the Hub knows which room you're in and provides information on temperature and lighting as well. Ultimately, the Home Hub is just a hardware-based middleman that sits, physically, between you and the Google Assistant and its cloud-based capabilities. (more...)
Nokia 8110 4G ‘Banana Phone’ launched in India: Price, specs and more
- October 11, 2018
The latest Nokia 3 .1 Plus promises to deliver smooth performance, paired with a classic design, massive display , bigger battery and a good pair of cameras without burning a hole in your pocket. The primary camera setup comprises one 12MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and the other lens is a 13MP sensor. The rear camera comes backed by a single soft LED flash, while the front camera relies on the screen flash option for low-light selfies. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
The latest Nokia 3 .1 Plus promises to deliver smooth performance, paired with a classic design, massive display , bigger battery and a good pair of cameras without burning a hole in your pocket. The primary camera setup comprises one 12MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and the other lens is a 13MP sensor. The rear camera comes backed by a single soft LED flash, while the front camera relies on the screen flash option for low-light selfies. (more...)
Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9 beta
- October 11, 2018
Being an Android One device, the Nokia 3 .1 Plus users can enjoy guaranteed OS updates for two years as well as monthly security updates for three years. Coming to the battery , the phone has a 3060mAh battery and with a 720p screen, the battery life that the phone gives is awesome. Like most other recent Nokia smartphones, the Nokia 3.1 Plus is also being launched as a part of the Android One program, and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
Being an Android One device, the Nokia 3 .1 Plus users can enjoy guaranteed OS updates for two years as well as monthly security updates for three years. Coming to the battery , the phone has a 3060mAh battery and with a 720p screen, the battery life that the phone gives is awesome. Like most other recent Nokia smartphones, the Nokia 3.1 Plus is also being launched as a part of the Android One program, and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) price and release date
- October 11, 2018
The glass rear of the phone houses four cameras that are aligned vertically. There's another new Samsung Galaxy phone trying to grab your attention and this one comes with a very unique feature. The handset is loaded with Android 8 .1 Oreo and Samsung's Experience UX. The Galaxy A9 (2018 ) even outdoes some of its more powerful siblings with its 3,800mAh battery, which should deliver solid longevity given the processor choice and display resolution. (more...)
- October 11, 2018
The glass rear of the phone houses four cameras that are aligned vertically. There's another new Samsung Galaxy phone trying to grab your attention and this one comes with a very unique feature. The handset is loaded with Android 8 .1 Oreo and Samsung's Experience UX. The Galaxy A9 (2018 ) even outdoes some of its more powerful siblings with its 3,800mAh battery, which should deliver solid longevity given the processor choice and display resolution. (more...)
Google Drops Bid For Massive Military Cloud Computing Contract Amid Employee Pressure
- October 11, 2018
In June 2018 Google published a set of principles for its artificial intelligence research, with the company stating that it will not use its AI technology to create "weapons or other technologies whose principal objective or implementation is to cause of directly facilitate injury to people". (more...)
- October 11, 2018
In June 2018 Google published a set of principles for its artificial intelligence research, with the company stating that it will not use its AI technology to create "weapons or other technologies whose principal objective or implementation is to cause of directly facilitate injury to people". (more...)
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