Sunday, September 30, 2018

Jio Effect: Airtel Launches Rs 181 Prepaid Recharge Plan Which Offers 3GB Daily Data And 14 Days Validity

Airtel is offering 3GB of data every day same like the Rs 199 prepaid plan, but the validity of the newly launched Rs 181 prepaid recharge is just 14 days.

Facebook Security Breach Fallout: 2.2 Billion Users Must Login Again, Say Experts

Cyber experts on Saturday warned over 2.3 billion users to log out and log back into Facebook, or any of third-party apps that use Facebook login.

Apple iPhone XS Max Charging Issues: The Curious Case of iOS 12 And How an Update May Fix it

We really aren’t the know-it-all experts or therapists of any sort, but our understanding of the issue suggests that the iPhone XS Max charging issues are because of a software configuration issue.

Tencent Announces a Restructuring Plan as Challenges Rise

The reshuffle comes as Tencent Holdings, which has seen a hefty fall in market value this year, is facing fresh criticism from analysts and investors unnerved by regulatory roadblocks.

California's Tough Net Neutrality Bill Prompts US Lawsuit

The US Department of Justice wants to stop the law, arguing that it creates burdensome, anti-consumer requirements that go against the federal government's approach of deregulating the Internet.

Elon Musk Escapes the Worst, but Tesla Still Faces a Bumpy Road

Those traits contributed to fraud charges brought against Musk on Thursday by federal regulators, a potentially serious blow coming just as Tesla is ramping up efforts to become a mainstream manufacturer.

Google CEO Visits US Congress to Combat Charges of Bias Against Conservatives

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai paid a rare visit to Washington on Friday to defend the search giant against allegations that it silences conservatives online.

Deciphering The Curious Case of The Apple iPhone XS Max Charging Issues

We really aren’t the know-it-all experts or therapists of any sort, but our understanding of the issue suggests that the iPhone XS Max charging issues are because of a software configuration issue.

Microsoft 'Robot OS' Coming For Windows 10

With the advancements of robots, Microsoft plans to experiment into advanced development tools.

Trump Govt Sues After California Enacts ‘Toughest’ Net Neutrality Law Yet

This marked the latest clash between the Trump administration and California, which have sparred over environmental, immigration and other hot-button issues.

Did The Facebook Hackers Learn Their Tricks From YouTube Videos?

Hours after Facebook revealed the breach on Friday, some YouTube videos, which were seen several thousand times, described a method similar to the one used by the hackers to get access to the millions of Facebook accounts.

Facebook Wins Court Battle Over Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Phone Calls

A federal judge in California ruled this month that the government cannot force Facebook to break the encryption on its popular Messenger voice app.

Facebook Faces $1.63 Billion in EU Fine Over Fresh Data Breach

In the biggest-ever security breach after Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook on Friday admitted hackers broke into nearly 50 million users' accounts by stealing their "access tokens" or digital keys.

Nokia 5.1 First Sale on Flipkart at 12 pm: Price, Specifications And More

As for the launch offers, buyers using their HDFC Bank Credit Card or Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card can get five percent off on the selling price.

Google's Android Fragmentation Problem Persists as Android 9 is Yet to Make Its Mark

As per the latest distribution numbers shared by Google, the newest Android 9 Pie is not available yet on enough devices to even make a mark ahead of the 0.3% share that Android Gingerbread has, which was released in 2010.

Facebook Said to Have Won Legal Battle in US Against Wiretapping of Messenger Calls

Telecom companies are required to give police access to calls under US law, but apps relying solely on internet are exempt. Facebook contended Messenger was covered by that exemption.

Facebook Stories Set to Get Ads as User Base Touches 300 Million

Facebook Stories ads will support tracking metrics such as reach, brand awareness, video views, app install, conversion, traffic, and lead generation.

Uber to Pay $148 Million to Settle US Data Breach Cover-Up

Uber is seeking to resolve legal battles before an IPO next year, while also delivering a national rebuke against its history of flouting laws and basic business ethics.

Facebook's Brian Marcus Calls WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton 'Low Class'

Facebook executive David Marcus said Brian Acton's comments on the company that made him a billionaire are "a whole new standard of low class."

Instagram Lite, Web Version Will Now Show Notifications

Instagram users on mobile or desktop browsers will now be prompted the option to enable notifications when you get new likes, comments, or followers.

Facebook, Twitter to Help Election Commission Check Fake News, Targeted Communication to Voters During Polls

OP Rawat said a committee under Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha had called regional and local heads of Google, Facebook and Twitter and had asked them as to what they can do for ensuring purity of Indian elections.

PUBG Mobile Android and iOS vs PUBG PC vs PUBG Xbox One: What’s the Best Way to Play?

With PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS getting the Sanhok map as well as PUBG version 1.0 hitting the Xbox One after being available on PC, there are plenty of places to play PUBG Corp's battle royale hit aka PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. But what's the best to play it on?

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Redmi Note 6 Pro Launched, iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) in India, Mi TV Pro Models Unveiled, and More News This Week

Redmi Note 6 Pro unveiled; Samsung Galaxy A7 2018, Motorola One Power, iPhone XS, Realme 2 Pro launched in India; and new Mi TV Pro models unveiled this week.

Snapchat Collections Is a New Feature to Make Shopping Within the App Easier

The Snapchat Collections ads will appear between users' Stories and in the app's Discover section.

How a 35-Year-Old Created the World's Most Valuable Startup

By nurturing a raft of successful apps, Bytedance has gathered a force of hundreds of millions of users and now poses a threat to China's largest internet operators.

SwiftKey for Android Gets Real-Time Two-Way Translation, Skype to Push New Version to Desktop Users Starting November

Microsoft has merged Translator into SwiftKey for Android allowing real-time translation in conversations.

Uber Riders Can Now Pay for Their Rides Via Google Pay

The latest Google Pay integration within the Uber app is initially limited to Android devices.

WhatsApp Status Ads for iOS App Already in the Works: Report

While this might sound like a wild rumour, the fact that WhatsApp officials have previously talked about ads coming to the app in 2019.

Built to Last Just 6 Months, India's 'Mangalayan' Marks Four-Year Space Anniversary

The Mangalayam mission completed four years this week!

Google May Pay $9 Billion to Remain Apple's Default Search Engine

According to Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall, this number would only continue to grow, potentially leading to a payment of $12 billion in 2019, 9to5Mac reported late on Saturday.

Apple Rolls Out Minor WatchOS Update

"WatchOS 5.0.1 is a minor update which addresses an issue that caused a 'small number of users' to see increased exercise minutes, fixing a bug that caused some users not to receive stand credit and also solves a charging problem.

Paytm Mall Offers Exchange Bonus to Apple iPhone XS, XS Max Buyers

The e-commerce arm of Paytm on Friday announced the availability of the newly-launched iPhone models on its website and mobile app.

Video Leaks Ahead of Anticipated Surface Pro Reveal Days Before October 2 Launch

With the current version Microsoft Surface Pro already over a year old, we can safely predict the revelation of the Surface Pro 6 at the special announcement event on October 2, especially after a leaked video of the unboxing emerged.

Fallout 76 Sets October Dates For Beta Tests

The public pre-release test for the "Fallout" franchise's first official multiplayer excursion is to start on October 23 on Xbox One and October 30 for PlayStation 4 and PC.

Apple Wins Reversal in University of Wisconsin Patent Lawsuit

In a 3-0 decision, the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals said Apple deserved judgment as a matter of law, because jurors could not have found infringement based on evidence introduced in the liability phase of a 2015 trial.

Google Clips Gets a Capture Rate Overhaul

Google Clips, a miniature hands-free video camera designed to take spontaneous videos of your family, has been deemed too spontaneous by some users and a report suggests that a remedy is in the works.

Friday, September 28, 2018

Lenovo's Foldable Phone Prototype Surfaces in Video

Lenovo's bending smartphone, which first made its appearance in concept form at the Lenovo Tech World Conference in 2016, is making its way back -- this time without cracking.

Facebook Said to Have Won Legal Battle in US Against Wiretapping of Messenger Calls

Telecom companies are required to give police access to calls under US law, but apps relying solely on internet are exempt. Facebook contended Messenger was covered by that exemption.

From Nilgiris to Darjeeling: Google Art and Culture App Lets You Hop On Trains, And Time Travel

You can now travel from Ooty to Calcutta through an app on your phone.

Understanding Facebook Security Breach: We Still do Not Know What Happens to Third Party Logins

Facebook has revealed that it has suffered its biggest ever security breach in history. Corrective steps have been taken, but if your account login has been reset, your account is one of the 50 million that has been identified as impacted.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Will Testify Before US House on Bias Accusations

Pichai met on Friday with White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow, White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters said, and the pair "discussed a range of issues impacting internet platforms and the economy in general."

Facebook Stories Set to Get Ads as User Base Touches 300 Million

Facebook Stories ads will support tracking metrics such as reach, brand awareness, video views, app install, conversion, traffic, and lead generation.

Uber to Pay $148 Million to Settle US Data Breach Cover-Up

Uber is seeking to resolve legal battles before an IPO next year, while also delivering a national rebuke against its history of flouting laws and basic business ethics.

Foodpanda Begins Operating in 13 More Cities

Foodpanda had also announced its intent to on board an additional 60,000 delivery partners on to its network by the end of October.

Facebook's Brian Marcus Calls WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton 'Low Class'

Facebook executive David Marcus said Brian Acton's comments on the company that made him a billionaire are "a whole new standard of low class."

Fortnite Season 6 Update Brings Nintendo Switch, Galaxy S9 Plus, and Note 9 Performance Fixes

Fortnite Season 6 update patch notes, download size, Nintendo Switch and Samsung Galaxy S9 improvements and more.

WhatsApp Co-Founder Acton Clashed With Zuckerberg, Sandberg Over Monetisation: Report

Acton spent eight years with WhatsApp before leaving the company in September last year.

Photographers Are Impressed With The Apple iPhone XS Camera; Your Move, Google Pixel

Professional photographers believe the iPhone XS can replace the DSLR, and the new improvements have made a genuine impact. Has this given the upcoming Google Pixel 3 a fresh new problem to think about? Nevertheless, we expect it to come well prepared.

Facebook Says Security Breach Allowed Hackers to Control Accounts of 50 Million Users

Attackers stole Facebook access tokens through its "view as" feature, which they could then use to take over people's accounts.

Snapchat Collections Is a New Feature to Make Shopping Within the App Easier

The Snapchat Collections ads will appear between users' Stories and in the app's Discover section.

Snapchat Collections Is a New Feature to Make Shopping Within the App Easier

The Snapchat Collections ads will appear between users' Stories and in the app's Discover section.

Google To Be Sued By Belgium For Not Blurring Images of Defence Sites

Citing national security, the ministry said it had requested that sites such as air bases and nuclear power stations be obscured on Google's satellite mapping services.

Uber to Pay $148 Million Penalty Over Data Breach

Uber learned of the breach in November 2016 involving personal information on riders and drivers, nearly half in the United States.

Google To Be Sued By Belgian For Not Blurring Images of Defence Sites

Citing national security, the ministry said it had requested that sites such as air bases and nuclear power stations be obscured on Google's satellite mapping services.

How a 35-Year-Old Created the World's Most Valuable Startup

By nurturing a raft of successful apps, Bytedance has gathered a force of hundreds of millions of users and now poses a threat to China's largest internet operators.

Top 5 Budget Android Smartphones Launched in September 2018

Here is a comparison of the specifications of the top five budget smartphones launched this month.

Vivo V11 Pro Review: A Good Mix of Features And Performance At A Competitive Price

Pick up the new Vivo V11 Pro, and the first thing you notice is a sleek design.

Hacker Threatens to Delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook Page While Live Streaming it

An indie Taiwanese hacker has proclaimed he’ll broadcast an attempt to wipe out Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page this Sunday -- live.

Microsoft Ending Support For Skype 7-Classic

"Support for 'Skype versions 7', and below will end on November 1, 2018 on desktop devices and November 15, 2018 on mobile and tablet devices," the company wrote in a blog post late on Thursday.

SwiftKey for Android Gets Real-Time Two-Way Translation, Skype to Push New Version to Desktop Users Starting November

Microsoft has merged Translator into SwiftKey for Android allowing real-time translation in conversations.

Destroy The Selfie Competition With Upcoming 100-Megapixel Shooter

Fujifilm outshone the launch of its own 51.4 megapixel GFX-50R mirrorless camera at Cologne, Germany photography salon Photokina 2018 (running September 26-29) by unveiling a concept expected to become reality in 2019.

Uber Riders Can Now Pay for Their Rides Via Google Pay

The latest Google Pay integration within the Uber app is initially limited to Android devices.

WhatsApp Status Ads for iOS App Already in the Works: Report

While this might sound like a wild rumour, the fact that WhatsApp officials have previously talked about ads coming to the app in 2019.

Facebook Admits Phone Numbers May be Used to Target Ads

Facebook confirmed that advertisers were privy to phone numbers given by members of the social network for enhanced security.

Want to Buy an iPhone XS And iPhone XS Max? Here Are All The Deals on Airtel, Jio And Flipkart

The launch phase of the Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max will take place across 12 Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad.

NASA Charts Roadmap For Human Missions To Moon, Mars

The US space agency is building a plan for Americans to orbit the Moon starting in 2023, and land astronauts on the surface no later than the late 2020s.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Whant to Buy an iPhone XS And iPhone XS Max? Here Are All The Deals on Airtel, Jio And Flipkart

The launch phase of the Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max will take place across 12 Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad.

Apple iPhone XS Review: Android Phones Will Still Follow The iPhone

The iPhone XS is the most significant “S” upgrade we have ever seen. The expected “what is new?” queries from Android fans have inevitably started, but the reality is that Android phones will adopt a lot of what the iPhone XS is doing, over the next few months.

Vivo V11 Pro Review: A Good Mix of Features And Performance At A Competitive Price.

The Vivo V11 Pro tries its best to deliver everything a casual user seeks in a mid-range smartphone, priced at 25,990.

Apple iPhone XS Max Vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Battle of The Big Screen Powerhouse Smartphones

The two devices bear so many of the same features, they're neck-in-neck for the best smartphone on the market. Here's how the iPhone XS Max compares to the Galaxy Note 9.

Apple Store in US Robbed Twice in Less Than 12 Hours

In two days, the Palo Alto store was robbed of $107,000 worth of iPhones, computers and electronics.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to Supply Engines For Vulcan Rocket

While Blue Origin has been seen as the front-runner for the contract for months, the win is a significant milestone for the Seattle-area aerospace company as it vies to become a player in the market for lucrative U.S. military satellite launch contracts.

PlayStation Begins to Allow All-Platform Multiplayer

Through "Fortnite," Sony Interactive Entertainment is beginning to support modes of play that connect not just PlayStation 4 users but also those on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC and Mac.

The Next Oppo Find X Phone Will Have More RAM Than Your PC

Reports suggest that a new Oppo Find X is on the way and that it will come with over double the RAM of the new iPhone XS.

US Regulator Sues Musk for Fraud, Seek to Remove Him from Tesla

The Department of Justice, which has the authority to press criminal charges, has also questioned the company about Musk's tweets, the company said this month.

Apple Store in US Robbed Twice in Less Than 12 Hours During iPhone XS Launch Weekend

The two robberies at the Palo Alto Apple store comes after last week's launch of the iPhone XS and super premium iPhone XS Max which attracted higher than average enthusiasts to Apple stores through the weekend.

Fortnite PS4 Crossplay Is Finally Here, Currently In Beta

Fortnite is finally getting PS4 crossplay across Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Windows PC, and Mac.

Instagram Lite, Web Version Will Now Show Notifications

Instagram users on mobile or desktop browsers will now be prompted the option to enable notifications when you get new likes, comments, or followers.

Instagram Has a Drug Problem. Its Algorithms Make It Worse.

The algorithms that powers Instagram spread illicit content - from illegal drug ads to misinformation and hate speech - faster than the company knows how to take it down.

Grab Shuts Down Late-Night Carpooling in Singapore Over Intoxicated, Argumentative Passengers

Citing feedback from drivers who described intoxicated commuters vomiting in their cars or arguing with them during the ride, the company said it would stop its GrabHitch service between 1am and 5am from next month.

Google Attempts to Fix Controversial Sign-In Process With Chrome 70 Build

Chrome 70 will bring a control that lets you turn off linking Web-based sign-in with browser-based sign-in.

Uber Scores a Legal Win Against Unhappy Drivers in the US

Drivers had complained that Uber misclassified them as independent contractors to avoid having to reimburse them for gasoline, vehicle maintenance and other expenses.

Vikram Chandra's Editor Ji Wants to Change the News Industry With 'Augmented Intelligence'

Editor Ji is available as a multilingual video news platform in on the Web as well as Android and iOS apps.

Mozilla's Firefox Monitor Now Lets Anyone Check If Their Email Was Compromised in Data Breach

The Mozilla Firefox Monitor has been built in partnership with Troy Hunt - the creator of 'Have I Been Pwned' - and was piloted back in June.

Vivaldi 2.0 With Interface-Level Adjustments, Encrypted Syncing of User Data Released

Vivaldi 2.0 is available for download on devices running Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

With Co-Founders Leaving, What's Next for Instagram?

Instagram has been a case study in how to run a subsidiary independently - especially when its parent is mired in user-privacy problems and concerns about election interference, fake news and misinformation.

WhatsApp on Jio Phone: WhatsApp Says Working With Reliance Jio to Curb Fake News Menace

Jio this month gave its more than 25 million Jio Phone customers, many of them first-time internet users, access to WhatsApp at a time when the messaging service is battling false and incendiary texts and videos circulating on its platform.

The Story Of Autonomous Car And Does It Make Sense For Apple?

There has been a lot of speculations around the much hyped apple autonomous car.

Facebook Stories Set to Get Ads as User Base Touches 300 Million

Facebook Stories ads will support tracking metrics such as reach, brand awareness, video views, app install, conversion, traffic, and lead generation.

Apple Store in US Robbed Twice in Less Than 12 Hours

In two days, the Palo Alto Apple store in California, US was robbed of $107,000 worth of iPhones, computers and electronics. Between late August and September, six Apple Stores in the region were reportedly robbed at least nine times.

Uber to Pay $148 Million to Settle US Data Breach Cover-Up

Uber is seeking to resolve legal battles before an IPO next year, while also delivering a national rebuke against its history of flouting laws and basic business ethics.

Foodpanda Begins Operating in 13 More Cities

Foodpanda had also announced its intent to on board an additional 60,000 delivery partners on to its network by the end of October.

Woman is Remembered With a Tombstone in The Shape of Her Favourite iPhone

Made from glossy black basalt and featuring a photo of the deceased, the towering 5ft high monument, which looks like an iPhone, was erected by her grieving father Rais Shameev following her 2016 death from unknown causes.