Android Users Beware! Setting This Gorgeous Image as The Wallpaper Will Render Your Phone Useless

A simple, innocuous-looking image is crashing Android mobiles once it is set up as a wallpaper. Read to know more.

Why Is Vikings Censored on Netflix in India?

Netflix is playing a censored version of Vikings in India, includes blurring out two cooked pigs on season 5, episode 12 “Murder Most Foul”. That’s because Netflix is airing the version that premièred on the History TV18 channel in India.

Tata Sky Has a New Binge+ Android TV STB With 6 Months of Free Disney+ Hotstar And More

Tata Sky Binge+ Android STB runs the full Android TV smart TV software and you will get access to a wide library of compatible video streaming apps from the Google Play Store, as well as built-in Google Assistant and Google Chromecast.

Russian Space Agency Calls Donald Trump's Reaction to SpaceX Launch 'Hysteria'

SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, on Saturday launched two Americans into orbit from Florida en route to the International Space Station (ISS), a landmark mission that ended Russia's monopoly on flights there.

Anonymous is Back: Are The World's Most Famous Hacktivists Still Equally Feared?

Once a feared collective of hacktivists, Anonymous has largely remained silent in recent years. Since earlier today, they claim to have suddenly become more expressive.

Trai Not Recommending 11-digit Mobile Numbering Plan, Says 10-digit Numbers to Continue

The recommendation on prefixing '0' for calls from fixed line to mobile numbers will generate 2,544 million additional numbering resources for mobile services to cater to the future requirements, it said.

Apple iPhone SE Review: It is Small, Fast, Charming And Does Not Empty Your Bank Account

The Apple iPhone SE prices start at Rs 42,500 and that is before you take advantage of an HDFC Bank cashback offer which brings the effective price down to Rs 38,900.

Be Warned! Windows 10 May 2020 Update Can Potentially Render Your PC Useless

Microsoft has confirmed this update may potentially cause some issues with your PC after the update. That risk, in the critical times of work from home, is perhaps not the best idea.

Zoom May Offer Strong Encryption Only to Paid and Enterprise Users

According to Zoom’s security chief Alex Stamos, adding end-to-end encryption to the full platform would prevent his team from monitoring abuse in real time.

SpaceX Sends 2 NASA Astronauts to ISS in Historic Mission; See Pics

Scripting a historic chapter for the US space programme, Elon Musk-run SpaceX on Saturday sent two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) onboard the reusable Falcon 9 rocket. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley was on its way to the orbiting laboratory in the space and had safely reached orbit, NASA said in a statement. It is the first time that astronauts have been sent into space from the US soil since 2011.

Revamped PLI Scheme Aims to Boost Local Smartphone Manufacturing in India

The new production-linked incentive scheme has removed an existing clause that evaluated production machinery brought to India at 40 percent of its value.

Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps: Which Countries Are Doing What

As countries emerge from lockdowns imposed to blunt the coronavirus pandemic, dozens have rolled out phone apps to track a person's movements and who they come into contact with, giving officials a vital tool for limiting contagion risks.

SpaceX Launch: Nasa Astronauts Launch into Orbit in Historic Mission on Private Spaceship

High above the Earth, the Crew Dragon jettisoned moments later from the second-stage rocket, sending the capsule on its way to the space station.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Launches for ISS, #LaunchAmerica En Route Historic Success

After its initial launch got postponed on May 27, SpaceX managed to create history by being the first private company to launch humans to space, onboard the swanky Crew Dragon.

SpaceX Launch LIVE: Watch Here as Crew Dragon Attempts to Make History Again

After the Florida weather spoiled SpaceX's party, the Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission will attempt a second launch later today, at 3:22PM EDT (12:52AM IST on May 31).

Paytm Moves Delhi High Court, Claims Telcos Not Preventing Phishing Activity

One97 Communications Ltd, which runs the online payment platform Paytm, has moved the Delhi High Court alleging that telecom service providers are not blocking fraudsters who are defrauding its customers by "phishing" activities over the various mobile networks.

Mitron App, an Emerging TikTok Alternative, Said to Have Vulnerability That Puts User Accounts at Risk

Mitron app, which works as an alternative to TikTok and has gained notable popularity in a short time, is found to have a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to compromise user accounts and send messages on behalf of a specific user.

WeTransfer Not Working? You Aren’t Alone as the Service Is ‘Partially’ Blocked in India

WeTransfer, a popular file transfer service that has been used by a large number of Internet users across the globe, has “partially” been blocked in India.

Android 11: The Beta Launch Show Delayed Amid Protests in the US

Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week's planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States.

Google Maps Will Now Allow Android Users To Share Their Location Using 'Plus Codes'

A Plus Code is essentially a digital address and it's derived from latitude and longitude coordinates. It can be generated for any location.

Android 11 Beta Launch Postponed from June 3 Due to Protests in USA

The event was originally scheduled to take place virtually on Wednesday, according to the website.

Three Indian Firms Get Approval to Manufacture NASA's COVID-19 Ventilators

This high-pressure ventilator offers a simple, affordable option for treating critical patients while freeing up traditional ventilators.

Microsoft Replacing Journalists with AI is Our Nightmare Coming True

These news production contractors work with Microsoft News, the company's news content arm that operates MSN.com and other properties

iQoo 3 Receives Second Price Cut in Two Months, Now Available for Rs 31,990

This is the second time iQoo has announced a price cut for the handset which raises the question- is the handset selling at all?

TikTok Demonstrates Degrading Culture, Needs to be Regulated: Orissa HC

The court said the appropriate government has the social responsibility to put some fair regulatory burden on those companies which are proliferating such applications.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Likely To Feature 5nm-Based Exynos 992 Chipset

The standard Galaxy Note 20 will sport a 6.42-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1084*2345 resolution.

Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Dozens of Editorial Workers and Replace Them With AI

These news production contractors work with Microsoft News, the company's news content arm that operates MSN.com and other properties

Sony PlayStation 5 to be Unveiled on June 4 at an Online Event: Here's What To Expect

Sony has so far unveiled a logo for the console, the PS5 gamepad, and a tech demo showing the console's graphics capability.

Microsoft, Google Team Up to Launch New Built-In Spellchecker For Edge & Chrome Users

The new spell-checker will bring out a series of benefits like better support for URLs, acronyms, an improved shared custom dictionary, email addresses and more.

Zoom Meeting App Plans to Offer Strong Encryption for Paying Customers

Zoom plans to strengthen encryption of video calls hosted by paying clients and institutions such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer accounts, a company official said on Friday.

Netflix Acquires Hollywood's Historic Egyptian Theatre

Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, helping to confirm the streaming giant's newfound central position in the movie industry.

Google's New Sodar Tool Helps Android Smartphone Users Maintain Social Distancing

Google-developed Sodar tool available this week taps into Android smartphone cameras to put users in the center of a white circle with a radius of about two meters, or 6.5 feet.

Google Maps Makes It Easier to Share Your Location Using Plus Codes

Google Maps have received a new update that makes it easier for users to share their location using Plus Codes. The new change is rolling out to Google Maps for Android through the latest version.

Netflix June 2020 Releases: Choked, Dark, 13 Reasons Why, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and More

Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Dark season 3, 13 Reasons Why season 4, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Anurag Kashyap’s Choked — the biggest movies and TV shows coming to Netflix India in June 2020.

Exclusive | Mitron: Not Indian TikTok, But Rebadged Pakistani App Bought for Rs 2,500

Mitron app, which has been attempting to tap into both the vocal for local and the anti-TikTok narratives, appears to have not been made by an IIT student, after all.

TikTok Rating Jumps to 4.4 Stars on Play Store as Google Removes Negative Feedback

According to a Google spokesperson, the company can take corrective actions to remove inappropriate ratings and comments when it considers incidents of spam abuse.

Doctors Go Online to Treat Patients Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

As health system grapples with the coronavirus, doctors are increasingly going online to consult with patients suffering less critical or chronic diseases, while the Indian economy prepares to emerge from a nationwide lockdown.

Five Free Smartphone Apps To Track TV Shows and Movies

Too many TV shows to keep track of? Do you find yourself missing a new season or episode of your favourite show? It’s time to organise your streaming life. Here are five apps to help you do just that, and they are all free!

Donald Trump Supporters Urge Twitter Users to Join 'Parler' — What Is It and How Does It Work?

As US President Donald Trump continues to lash out against Twitter after the micro-blogging site labelled two of his tweets as "unsubstantiated," people are joining Parler. What is Parler, how does it work and what are the problems with the platform.

Streaming Away COVID-19: How our Screens Kept us Occupied During the Lockdown

Coronvirus related lockdowns meant that people were spending much more time streaming videos at home. Education, self-care, cooking — these were some of the topics that people were streaming during the lockdown.

Twitter Will Now Allow Users to Schedule Tweets Directly From Its Web App

Earlier, users had to rely on Tweetdeck or other third-party apps that supported the feature if they wanted to schedule tweets.

After Fact Check, Twitter Attaches Disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis Tweet for 'Glorifying Violence'

On Tuesday, Twitter labelled tweets from Trump as "potentially misleading" — a move that led to the president accusing the social media platform of election meddling.

TikTok: How to Block or Unblock Someone, or Check If Someone Has Blocked You

Did someone block you on TikTok? If yes then how do you find out if you’ve been blocked? In this article, we'll tell you three different methods to find out if someone has blocked you on TikTok.

Facebook 'Collab' is a TikTok-Inspired App That Lets You Make Short Music Videos

Collab is developed by Facebook's NPE team and the app is currently available on iOS devices.

OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro Get New Update: 960fps Video Recording, Smudge Detection and More

The new update brings the latest Android security patch for May as well as some new camera features.

After Trump Fact-Check, Twitter Flags China Spokesperson's Tweet on COVID-19 Crisis

Twitter added the warning more than two months after the tweets were posted.

Apple iPhone 12 Series Likely to See Delayed Launch in November 2020: Report

Apple's second-quarter production is expected to be 35 million units, down 5 per cent from the first quarter.

13 Reasons Why, Dark, and More: June 2020 TV Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

13 Reasons Why season 4, Dark season 3, Fuller House season 5, Marcella season 3, The Twilight Zone season 2, The Politician season 2, Perry Mason, Alex Rider — the biggest TV shows coming to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Voot Select, and Quibi in June 2020.

Russian Agents Have Been Hacking Major Email Program: NSA

The US National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating malware attack the following year has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier.

How to Make Alexa Voice Control For Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar And More Work on Your Fire TV Stick

The Alexa voice control functionality now works with Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Voot, JioCinema, Apple TV+, Sun NXT, MX Player TV, Eros, TVF Play and Viu.

Moto G8 Power Lite to go on Sale Today at 12PM: Price, Offers and More

Motorola announced the new budget offering earlier this month in India which could go ahead and compete with brand like Xiaomi and Realme.

OnePlus 8 Special Limited Sale Today at 12PM: Price, Specifications, and More

The OnePlus 8 will be up for grabs via a special sale however it seems that there could be limited units.

Stung By Twitter, Trump Signs Executive Order Targetting Social Media's Content Policies

Trump's actions seek to blunt Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act which generally protects internet companies from legal liability for user comments.

Is THIS The New Earth That We Have Been Searching For All Along? Is Proxima b Our Big Hope?

Researchers say that while the Proxima b is about 20 times closer to its star than Earth is to the Sun, the amount of energy that it receives is comparable.

MobiKwik Disappeared From The Google Play Store Because of Aarogya Setu Ads, But is Now Back

The MobiKwik app for Android phones does not have the Aarogya Setu app advert now.

IIT Mandi Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Portable Ventilators For Covid-19 Patients

The ventilator can be directly operated with an AC supply or from an external battery and is priced at around Rs 4,000.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Open Sale Delayed, Special Limited Sale Announced For May 29

OnePlus is facing production issues in India and has delayed the open sale of its new OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones.

Instagram Will Now Let Influencers Earn More Money Through IGTV

Instagram will share at least 55 per cent of the revenue from these ads with creators, which would motivate more influencers to create material for IGTV.

Xiaomi Plans to Make Work From Home Easier, Teases the Arrival of Mi Branded Laptops

Get ready as Xiaomi is going to bring a new product category to India very soon.

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Scammers Pose as ‘WhatsApp Technical Team’ to Steal Verification Codes

A new WhatsApp scam has emerged under which an account that seems to pretend as an official communication source from the WhatsApp technical team asks users to share their verification code.

New Xbox Family Settings App Will Allow Parents Manage Their Kid's Gaming Habits

The app is currently available in preview mode on Android and iOS and will be rolled out to end-users later this year.

Airtel Partners With Nodwin Gaming, Launches 'Airtel India Esports Tour’

The partnership is an attempt to further push the already booming esports industry in India.

Google Pay Expands 'Nearby Stores' Feature, Now Available in 35 Cities Across India

Google Pay has expanded its 'Nearby Stores' feature in India to help users find information about "open stores" in their neighbourhood. The feature that was launched last month has rolled out on Android devices and is now available across 35 Indian cities, the company said on Wednesday.

Google Pay Expands 'Nearby Stores' Feature, Now Available in 35 Cities Across India

Google Pay has expanded its 'Nearby Stores' feature in India to help users find information about "open stores" in their neighbourhood. The feature that was launched last month has rolled out on Android devices and is now available across 35 Indian cities, the company said on Wednesday.

Bollywood’s Bullying Is Killing Indian YouTube Parody Creators

From T-Series to YRF, Bollywood’s inability to laugh at itself is driving away independent Indian YouTube creators who make parodies. The film industry is helped by India’s archaic copyright law, which doesn’t afford enough protection to works of fair use.

Instagram Adds Ways for Online Video Creators to Earn Money

Instagram rolled out new tools enabling people to make money off the videos they post, as it competes for creative talent in an increasingly crowded market for mobile video content.

Delhi HC Awards Rs 30 Lakh As Damages to Three Tech Giants in Software Privacy Suit

The order was passed by a Single Judge bench of Justice V Kameswar Rao.

PUBG Mobile Mysterious Jungle Mode to Arrive on June 1: Everything We Know

PUBG Mobile will be adding a new Mysterious Jungle mode to the tropical map of Sanhok.

Zuckerberg Hits Out At Twitter As Trump Plans To Retaliate Against Social Media Companies

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that social media companies should avoid policing content on their platforms.

Indian Gaming Industry Attracted $350 Million VC Between 2014-2020; To See 41% Growth Annually

By 2024, the gaming industry in India is set to be valued at USD 3,750 million, the report further added.

Trump to Issue Executive Order In Wake of Twitter Fact-Checking His Tweets

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time-tagged Trump’s tweets about unsubstantiated claims of fraud in mail-in voting with a warning prompting readers to fact check the posts.

BevQ App Crosses Over 1 Lakh Downloads Hours After Going Live on Google Play

BevQ, Kerala’s liquor sale virtual queue management app, is finally available to download via Google Play Store for Android users. The much-awaited Kerala beverages app is provided by Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) while it is developed by Kochi-based startup called Faircode Technologies Private Limited.

Google Maps Ramps Up Support for Local Businesses

Google's popular map service on Wednesday added more ways for people to engage with local businesses struggling to survive the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is How to Download The Windows 10 May 2020 Update on Your PC, Laptop or Windows Tablet

In case your Windows Update does not list the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, or the Windows 10 2004 update, you can also manually download this update.

Don't Want Windows 10 May 2020 Update For Your PC Just Yet? Here is How to Pause Windows Updates

That trepidation may be for good reason. The recent history of Windows 10 updates doesn’t exactly infuse a lot of confidence, considering its broken critical functionality, including internet connectivity for a lot of users.