Friday, May 31, 2019

NASA Plans to Send Equipment to Moon from Next Year in Preparation of Crewed Lunar Mission in 2024

The administration of President Donald Trump has accelerated the timetable for putting humans back on the Moon with 2024 the new target date - moved up by four years.

China Warns Canada Against Helping US in Extradition Case Involving Tech Giant Huawei

China and the US are currently embroiled in a trade dispute that is weighing heavily on global financial markets.

Database Leaks 42.5 Million Records From Chinese Dating Apps: Researcher

As many as 42.5 million records of users of different dating apps were found in a single Chinese database that doesn't have a password protection, a security researcher has said.

Uber May Soon Allow You to Mark 'Favourite' Drivers

Uber is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow you to mark a driver as a favourite.

Google Chrome to Offer Full Ad Blocking Features Only to Enterprise Users

Google Chrome is set to move away from the existing webRequest API to the newly proposed declarativeNetRequest API to restrict ad blockers.

Twitter Now Lets Up to 3 Guests Join in on Live Streams

Twitter has decided to allow broadcasters on its app open up their live streams to guests.

Google Bans Apps That Facilitate Sale of Marijuana

Google on Wednesday banned apps on its app store that facilitate the sale of marijuana or related products, as part of a change to its content policy.

JioSaavn, Snapchat Partner for Music Sharing

Snap has partnered with JioSaavn to enable the streaming app's users to share music on the ephemeral social networking app.

Microsoft Excel for iPhone Now Lets You Convert Paper-Based Tables Into Digital Spreadsheets

Microsoft Excel for iPhone has added same the Insert Data from Picture feature that was previously offered to Android users.

Uber May Now Deactivate Your Account for Being a Jerk

Uber riders prone to rude behaviour such as leaving trash or urging drivers to speed may be booted from the app.

Apple Defends App Store Amid Mounting Criticism

Apple on Wednesday publicly defended its App Store from mounting criticism over its treatment of rivals in a new blog post detailing its functions and guidelines.

WhatsApp Now Allows Consecutive Audio Message Playback on Android

The latest WhatsApp stable update for Android carrying the build number v2.19.150 adds a new feature that automatically plays all audio messages in a row.

Amazon Adds Voice Command for Alexa to Delete Voice Recordings

Amazon is making it easier for customers of its Echo device to delete recordings of their own voices as consumer and regulatory privacy concerns regarding artificial intelligence assistants mount.

Google Maps Food Discovery Feature Introduced, to Add Most Popular Dishes in Eateries

According to the official blog post, Google Maps will now help its users "dish-cover" popular dishes in restaurants using AI.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Software Update Brings Wide-Angle Night Mode, May Security Patch

The latest software update for Samsung Galaxy S10 also brings Live Focus to the telephoto camera of the Galaxy S10 series, along with other, general stability improvements.

89 Percent of Indian Consumers Prefer to Do Their Shopping Online, Study Reveals

Smartphones have also emerged as the most preferred medium for all shopping activities with 89 percent of consumers currently being able to do all the retail activities they want on mobile, showed a study.

iOS 13 First Look Screenshots: System-Wide Dark Mode, New Reminders App and More

The first look of iOS 13 shows us an interface that is largely similar to iOS 12, except for the system-wide usage of the dark mode, which may also help Apple save battery.

Study Suggests Atleast Three out of Four Indians Use More Than One device Simultaneously

Switching screens is common in India with 50 percent of consumers starting an activity on mobile and then switching to a computer.

Moto Z4 Goes Official, 48-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 675, Moto Mods and More

The new Z4 once again brings support for Moto Mods and to maintain compatibility, the design and dimensions are very similar to the last year’s model, and the one before it.

Microsoft Launches Pride Surface Type Covers And Skin, And These Will be Limited Edition

Microsoft will also see more than 4,000 employees marching in pride parades around the world next month as part of these efforts.

The Food Book Recipes App Has a Million Options, And Its Secret Ingredient is Artificial Intelligence

This app is free to download from the App Store and brings one million recipes to the table. At the tap of a button on your phone, in 11 Indian languages.

WhatsApp for iPhone Removes Ability to Save Profile Photos, Brings Album Improvements

WhatsApp rolled out its beta app version 2.19.60.26 for iPhone via the TestFlight program, and the update has removed the possibility to copy, save and export the profile picture of your contacts.

Apple, Google, WhatsApp Slam British Spy Agency Proposal to Snoop on Encrypted Chats

Some of the biggest names in tech - Google, Apple, Microsoft and WhatsApp, among them - have joined human rights groups and security researchers in condemning a British intelligence proposal that would allow law enforcement to spy on encrypted messages.

Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass Service for Windows 10 PCs

The new game pass promises curated library with more than 100 titles from various third-party developers including Bethesda, Deep Silver, Devolver Digital, Paradox Interactive and Sega.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Netflix to Raise Subscription Prices, UK Subscribers may Have to Pay 20 Percent More

In January this year, Netflix increased its subscription price for US and Latin American subscribers by 13-18 percent, which was also the biggest increase by the streaming service company since its beginning.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S Available via Open Sale in India: Here are all the Details

The new Redmi Note 7S is reportedly replacing the Note 7. It has been priced at Rs 10,999 for the 3GB+32GB variant and Rs 12,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant.

EE Becomes UK’s First 5G Network, With OnePlus 7 Pro 5G And Samsung Galaxy S10 5G in Tow

The EE plans start at £54 per month for 10GB 5G data and go all the way up to £74 per month for up to 120GB 5G data—each offering unlimited call minutes and text messages.

Uber Posts $1 Billion Loss in First Earnings Report After IPO

Uber reported a $1 billion loss as the ride-hailing service spends heavily to build up its food delivery and freight businesses, sending revenues up 20% in its first quarterly report as a public company.

Netflix Can Stream HDR on OnePlus 7 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro, While Pixel Phones Get HD Certification

The latest list of devices that can stream HD and HDR includes Huawei phones and the Pixel line-up as well.

The SD Association Welcomes Huawei Back Into The Fold, At Least For Now

Earlier this week, the SD Association, a non-profit organisation at the helm of the standards for SD and microSD products, had ejected the company from its membership list.

Chrome Becomes Web 'Gatekeeper' and Rivals Complain

Few home-grown Google products have been as successful as Chrome. Launched in 2008, it has more than 63% of the market and about 70% on desktop computers, according to StatCounter data.

YouTube Launches Cheaper Student Plans for YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Subscription in India

YouTube has launched ‘Student Plans’ in India that will let users subscribe to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services for a lower fee.

Pokemon Sleep Will Let You Earn Points for Sleeping, Coming Next Year

Pokemon Company is developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year.

Flipboard Databases Hacked, Account Information of Users Exposed

Flipboard has reset passwords of all its about 150 million users as a precautionary measure.

Even While You’re Sleeping, Your iPhone Stays 'Alarmingly Busy'

Apple says “What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” — this investigation suggestions otherwise.

Inside the Secret Apple Team That Decides Which Apps Get on iPhones

There are over 2 million apps on the Apple App Store, but many have been rejected since it opened in 2008.

UK's First 5G Network Launched by British Operator EE

Despite Huawei partnering with EE in terms of providing the 5G technology infrastructure, both EE and future 5G provider Vodafone have decided to not sale the Huawei Mate 20X 5G phone, at least for now.

Intel Can Revive the Fate of Ultrabooks with 10th Gen Processors and Project Athena

The new, 10nm Ice Lake processors have packed in a whole lot of firepower, even with its low-power range of CPUs. Here’s what might make them tick.

Google Updates Play Store Policy to Ban "Sexual Content", In-App Sale of Marijuana

While Google's Play Store policy had previously stated a ban on "sexually explicit content", its updated policy mentions ban on apps that provide "sexual content" as well as "sex-related entertainment".

New Amazon Alexa Skill Will Let You Ask Her to Forget Everything You Said

The latest Alexa skill is a move by Amazon to attempt to answer increasing privacy-related questions, based around Amazon Echo devices recording user voice snippets even when not called up.

In Cuba, Private Wi-Fi Has Been Legalised for the First Time Ever

The Cuban Ministry of Communication is looking to make progress of connectivity by legalising import of routers and setting up of private Wi-Fi networks, after introducing 3G mobile internet six months ago.

Database Leaks 42.5 Million Records From Chinese Dating Apps: Researcher

As many as 42.5 million records of users of different dating apps were found in a single Chinese database that doesn't have a password protection, a security researcher has said.

NASA Streamed a Six-Hour Spacewalk by Two Russian Cosmonauts Live, Watch it Here

The special live stream on YouTube was done to show the six-hour spacewalk undertaken by Expedition 59 commander Oleg Kononenko, and his colleague Alexey Ovchinin, to conduct maintenance and retrieve equipment around the ISS.

Uber May Soon Allow You to Mark 'Favourite' Drivers

Uber is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow you to mark a driver as a favourite.

Google Chrome to Offer Full Ad Blocking Features Only to Enterprise Users

Google Chrome is set to move away from the existing webRequest API to the newly proposed declarativeNetRequest API to restrict ad blockers.

Protest Against Zuckerberg's Chairmanship Sees Angry Emoji Float Above Facebook HQ

Facebook's prime agenda at today's annual general meeting has the looming theme of concerns regarding CEO Mark Zuckerberg's iron-fist hold on the company's practices and operational decisions.

Twitter Now Lets Up to 3 Guests Join in on Live Streams

Twitter has decided to allow broadcasters on its app open up their live streams to guests.

Google Bans Apps That Facilitate Sale of Marijuana

Google on Wednesday banned apps on its app store that facilitate the sale of marijuana or related products, as part of a change to its content policy.

JioSaavn, Snapchat Partner for Music Sharing

Snap has partnered with JioSaavn to enable the streaming app's users to share music on the ephemeral social networking app.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Flipkart Offers a Unique 30-day Keep or Exchange Offer on Xiaomi Mi TVs

Buyers can exchange a Xiaomi TV within 30 days of its purchase at a 90 percent exchange value of the original price.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Face Shareholders Vote Amid Pressure of Stepping Down

At the Facebook Annual General Meeting today, Zuckerberg's position as the chairman of Facebook will be put to test, although it is unlikely that he will lose control of his company.

Cricket World Cup 2019: How to Watch ICC World Cup Live Online Around the World

Watch a live stream and live score of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, England, the US and other parts of the world.

From Dissecting Frogs to Understanding The Human Brain, AR is The Tool of Choice For Designmate

Perhaps the most interesting thing about Designmate is the fact that 70 percent of its 400 strong workforce is differently abled.

Microsoft Excel for iPhone Now Lets You Convert Paper-Based Tables Into Digital Spreadsheets

Microsoft Excel for iPhone has added same the Insert Data from Picture feature that was previously offered to Android users.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

PUBG Mobile: Top Five Features Expected to Arrive with 0.13.0 Update

Here are some of the best features and additions that we are expecting from the 0.13.0 update on PUBG Mobile.

Uber May Now Deactivate Your Account for Being a Jerk

Uber riders prone to rude behaviour such as leaving trash or urging drivers to speed may be booted from the app.

Gmail to Introduce Confidentiality Mode for G Suite Users by June 25

Users who use Gmail at work will be able to use the tool to write confidential emails.

You Can Now Purchase FASTags From Amazon, And Link it With Your Bank Account

At the moment, you can link SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Paytm Payments Bank and Equitas Small Finance Bank accounts via the FASTag app.

Realme X to Arrive in India Only in the Second Half of The Year

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth finally announced in an episode of 'Ask Madhav' on YouTube that company will be releasing Realme X in India only in the second half of the year.

Apple's Response Proves App Store Isn't Any More a Monopoly Than The Google Play Store

App developers also know that being on the App Store has huge financial rewards, which no rival app store platform can offer. Google charges the same revenue share for every transaction done via the Play Store for Android devices.

Apple Defends App Store Amid Mounting Criticism

Apple on Wednesday publicly defended its App Store from mounting criticism over its treatment of rivals in a new blog post detailing its functions and guidelines.

Amazon Adds Voice Command for Alexa to Delete Voice Recordings

Amazon is making it easier for customers of its Echo device to delete recordings of their own voices as consumer and regulatory privacy concerns regarding artificial intelligence assistants mount.

OnePlus 7 to go on Sale Starting June 4; Price, Features and More

The smartphone is priced at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs 37,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model.

Alphabet’s Loon Balloons Were Beaming LTE in Peru, Within 48 Hours of The Earthquake

In Peru, Loon had the advantage of being ready with the on-ground requirements because of its on-going negotiations with Telefónica.

Amazon Echo Show 5 With 5.5-inch Display Launched at Rs 8,999

The new Echo Show brings new features, including how-to videos from wikiHow, updated smart home controls, customizable morning and evening routines, and new privacy features.

ICC World Cup 2019: Hawk Eye, UltraEdge And The Tech That is a Part of The Gentlemen's Game

From HotSpot to UltraEdge, here’s looking at some of the key technologies that will aid key decisions during the biggest cricketing spectacle around the world.

Huawei, Tencent Sign Deal on Streaming Services

Huawei and Tencent have inked an agreement to seek deep cooperation on streaming services.

ACT Fibernet Offering Up to 500GB of Additional Data on Netflix Entertainment Plans

ACT Fibernet is offering up to 500GB of additional data to subscribers who opt for the Entertainment plans with bundled Netflix subscription.

YouTube Gaming App to Retire on May 30, Website to Be Merged: Google

Google is set to finally pull the plug on the standalone YouTube Gaming app in just a few days

Google Messages App Crosses 500 Million Downloads Mark on Play Store

The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.

This Indian App Has a Magical New Feature That Every Singer Will Love

Pune-based Sandeep Ranade has developed Naadsadhana, an iOS app that helps you learn and practice classical music.

TikTok Parent ByteDance Developing Its Own Smartphone: Report

ByteDance, the company that runs video sharing platform Tiktok, is reportedly working on a smartphone that will come with many of its apps and services pre-installed

Arena of Valor Failure Makes Tencent Retool Its Overseas Strategy

Missteps in development and marketing have seen Honour of Kings international version, called Arena of Valor, flop in Europe and North America.

Apple’s China Chief Says Chinese Developers Leading in Terms of Downloads and Revenue

Isabel Ge Mahe (Ge Yue) citied the global success of short video sharing app TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, and the apps developed by China's Palace Museum.

ICC World Cup 2019: Key Cricket Technologies Powering the Game

From HotSpot to UltraEdge, here’s looking at some of the key technologies that will aid key decisions during the biggest cricketing spectacle around the world.

YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Student Discount Plans Introduced in India

The latest move by YouTube is yet another effort to capture a slice of the fast growing streaming industry in India, to compete against the likes of Amazon Prime, Spotify and Apple Music.

What Goes Behind Making a Car Look Good?

Some automobiles are true works of art, while some excel in functionality. But, all automobiles, have one thing in common – design. We often forget the importance of design in an automobile and what it really means to the essence of a vehicle. We recently got a chance to catch up with Anuj Prasad, Founder & CEO of Desmania Design, and found out everything that goes behind designing an automobile.

Nokia 9 PureView India Launch May Take Place on June 6, Alongside Nokia 1 Plus

Nokia is believed to have sent a 'Block Your Date' invite for a June 6 event, which coincides with the Nokia 9 PureView recently receiving the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification.

Expect Indian Gaming Industry To Cross $1 Billion Within Two Years, Says Google

Buoyed by affordable data, smartphone penetration, PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, India led all of the emerging gaming markets around the world with 2.8 billion game downloads in the first half of 2018.

Expect Indian Gaming Industry To Reach $1 Billion by 2021, Says Google

Buoyed by affordable data, smartphone penetration, PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, India led all of the emerging gaming markets around the world with 2.8 billion game downloads in the first half of 2018.

WhatsApp Now Allows Consecutive Audio Message Playback on Android

The latest WhatsApp stable update for Android carrying the build number v2.19.150 adds a new feature that automatically plays all audio messages in a row.

Sleep While You Train: Pokemon Sleep Wants You to Game as You Nap

It does sound a bit bizarre, and we can't quite fathom how engaging would it really be. But, did you ever need more reason to love sleeping?

Chrome Becomes Web 'Gatekeeper' and Rivals Complain

Few home-grown Google products have been as successful as Chrome. Launched in 2008, it has more than 63% of the market and about 70% on desktop computers, according to StatCounter data.

YouTube Launches Cheaper Student Plans for YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Subscription in India

YouTube has launched ‘Student Plans’ in India that will let users subscribe to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services for a lower fee.

Samsung Galaxy M40 Launch in India Confirmed for June 11, Company Posts Teaser

Samsung has officially confirmed the launch of its upcoming, mid-range smartphone, Galaxy M40, which will go on sale on the day of its launch.

Computex 2019: Asus Showcases ZenBook Pro Duo, ZenFone 6 Edition 30, VivoBooks and More

Asus made a splash at Computex this year with its variety of consumer-centric devices.

Computex 2019: MediaTek Challenges Qualcomm with Premium 5G Chip for Smartphones

The MediaTek 5G chip will only connect to sub-6GHz 5G spectrum, which puts it at a disadvantage against equivalent 5G chipsets being made by Qualcomm and Huawei.

Pokemon Sleep Will Let You Earn Points for Sleeping, Coming Next Year

Pokemon Company is developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year.

PUBG Mobile: Update 0.13.0 Rumoured to Launch on May 31

PUBG Mobile update 0.13.0 is expected to roll out from May 31 which is going to feature a crossover event thanks to the partnership with upcoming movie Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters.

Google Messages App Downloads on Play Store Cross 500 Million

The Google Messages app is the company's answer to Apple's iMessages, and aims to create its own messaging ecosystem for Android devices.

Huawei May Call Its Android Alternative Ark OS, if The EU Trademark Filing Gives Any Hints

The US President Donald Trump's executive order to ban Huawei in the country saw several companies sever ties with the Chinese a multinational technology company.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Apple Seems Committed to Make Foldable Phone as it Wins New Patent

The patent, granted on Tuesday by the US Patent and Trademark Office, describes an electronic device with a display and cover that are flexible or bendable.

Google to Begin Ranking Sites Based on Their Mobile Versions Starting July 1

Google would consider the mobile version of any new website for evaluating, indexing and ranking the site, instead of the desktop version which was used primarily.

Jio Effect: Airtel 4G Hotspot Prepaid Plan Offers 126GB Data, With 84 Days Validity

This comes barely a month after Airtel announced new rental plan for its Airtel Hotspot customers, where one had to pay Rs. 399 every month.