Online platforms like Facebook are losing yet another ‘infodemic’ war

With cases of Coronavirus on the rise around the globe, online platforms like Facebook and Google are struggling to stem the resulting tide of misinformation.

Features         March 9, 2020

Can switching to an old, outdated smartphone cure your addiction?

With huge screens and endless battery, modern phones are built to fuel your addiction. So can an old iPhone 6S help?

Mobile         March 7, 2020

iPhone SE 2 (or iPhone 9?): This could be our first look

A bunch of new renders by OnLeaks offer the very first look at Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 2. The report claims the iPhone SE 2 will essentially be an iPhone 8 with 2020 specs including the latest A13 Bionic chip, frosted back, wireless charging, a 4.7-inch LCD screen, and more.

Mobile         March 1, 2020

Samsung may soon launch an affordable variant of the Galaxy Tab S6

A new leak offers the first look at Samsung's next midrange tablet, called Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, that's expected to arrive sometime in the "next few weeks."

Mobile         February 28, 2020

Why India is the newest hotbed for tech experimentation

Tech giants have been actively trying to break into the Indian market with exclusive and experimental features that are designed for the local audience.

Mobile         February 23, 2020

Chinese phone makers are challenging the Play Store. Should Google be worried?

Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo are joining hands to build an app store. Since they dominate nearly half of the global market share, should Google be worried?

Mobile         February 22, 2020

The Keychron K2 is the mechanical keyboard for Mac I’ve always wanted

The Keychron K2 offers just about everything you'd want from a wireless mechanical keyboard today and more. It's backlit, compatible with all major operating systems, and can last weeks on a single charge.

Reviews         February 8, 2020

Google now bundles 3 months of free Disney+ on new Chromebooks

Google is offering 3 months of complimentary Disney+ subscription with every new Chromebook purchase. The offer was silently added to a long-running list of Chrome OS freebies and is available for buyers who activate a new Chromebook between November 25 and January 31, 2020.

News         February 3, 2020

Instagram wants to be both YouTube and TikTok, but it’s succeeding at neither

Instagram's dismissal of the IGTV button on its main app signals the video platform's growing troubles as competitors like TikTok continue to rise. IGTV, while trying to take on both TikTok and YouTube, has evolved into a confusing offering and pushed users to look elsewhere for their vertical content.

Features         January 25, 2020

Google releases 3 more Android apps to help you spend less time on your phone

Google has released three more Android apps that help you spend less time on your phone called Envelope, Activity Bubbles, and Screen Stopwatch. The new apps have emerged from the Experiments With Google division and offer unorthodox solutions to beat smartphone addiction.

Mobile         January 21, 2020

Google may be working with Valve to bring Steam to Chrome OS

A new report claims that Google is working in collaboration with Valve to officially bring the latter’s gaming platform, Steam, to Chrome OS. Kan Liu, director of product management for Chrome OS, confirmed that Google has kicked off development on Steam for Chromebooks.

News         January 17, 2020

At least one Google Pixel 4a variant will reportedly support 5G

Google may be gearing up to capitalize on 5G's growing availability to sell its forthcoming affordable phone, the Pixel 4a. A new report suggests that at least one variant of Google’s upcoming affordable phones, the Pixel 4a will support 5G networks.

Android         January 17, 2020

Your iPhone can now act as a physical Google security key

A year after introducing it for Android, Google has announced that iPhones can now function as physical two-factor security keys. This 2FA method is a lot more secure than the two-factor prompt you’re likely used to as it requires your iPhone to be in the computer’s proximity.

Mobile         January 15, 2020

Mozilla Firefox’s new add-on lets you surf the web with your voice

Mozilla has released an experimental, new add-on that lets you surf the web with just your voice. Called Firefox Voice, it’s capable of recognizing natural-language speech and can perform a wide range of tasks hands-free liking firing up websites and executing browser-related actions.

News         January 13, 2020

Samsung’s new $499 rugged smartphone is built like a tank for tough environments

After accidentally leaking it on its Finnish website, Samsung has gone official with its latest rugged smartphone. Called the Galaxy XCover Pro, the phone is built like a tank and is intended for workers in rugged work environments. It will go on sale for $499 in the United States sometime in the first half of 2020.

Mobile         January 13, 2020

Chinese malware found on U.S. government-subsidized phones

Cybersecurity firm, Malwarebytes says it has found pre-installed Chinese malware on some U.S. government-subsidized phones. The phones are offered to low-income families at significant discounts under the FCC’s Lifeline Assistance program that was first introduced three decades ago.

Mobile         January 10, 2020

The coolest things LG showed off at CES 2020: Roll-up TVs, smart doors, and A.I.

From doors of the future to an indoor garden that plugs inside refrigerators, LG came loaded to CES 2020 with a banquet of whizzy appliances that offer a look inside its vision for the next year. Here’s our roundup of all the coolest things LG has announced at CES 2020.

Smart Home         January 9, 2020

TikTok vulnerability could have allowed hackers to take over users’ profiles

Security research firm, Check Point says it found multiple severe loopholes within short-form video app, TikTok that could have potentially allowed hackers to take over users’ accounts, access their private data, and upload videos on their behalf. The vulnerabilities have now been patched.

News         January 8, 2020

Samsung says the Galaxy Home Mini will launch sometime in early 2020

While Samsung’s first smart speaker, the Galaxy Home continues to miss timelines, the manufacturer’s chief executive officer of its consumer electronics division, Hyunsuk Kim, has confirmed that it plans to launch the more affordable and smaller Galaxy Home Mini sometime in early 2020.

Smart Home News         January 7, 2020

Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Facebook says it’s banning deepfakes

Two days before Facebook is set to appear at a House Energy and Commerce hearing, the social network has announced it’s banning all forms of deepfakes. However, the policy doesn’t come into effect for parodies, satire, or clips that have been edited solely to omit or change the order of words.

News         January 6, 2020

Here’s yet another reason to be worried about your smart home camera

Google has cut off Xiaomi security cameras’ Nest and Assistant integration after a user was inadvertently shown feed images from strangers’ homes. The issue was first spotted by a Reddit user who, when tried to stream his camera’s feed on a Nest Hub, saw stills from random people’s homes.

Smart Home News         January 4, 2020

OnePlus’ upcoming concept phone will have cameras that disappear when inactive

OnePlus has revealed that the OnePlus Concept One will come equipped with electrochromic glass that's capable of changing opacity. When the cameras are inactive, the glass stays opaque. But as soon as you launch the camera app, it turns translucent and the cameras magically break cover.

Mobile         January 3, 2020

Big Tech and Big Talk: Did tech giants deliver on any of their promises in 2019?

Big Tech made a lot of promises and commitments in 2019 regarding sustainability, data privacy, and other fundamental concerns plaguing the industry. But as the year progressed, companies like Apple and Google began contradicting their words. As we reach 2019's end, most of those promises have fallen apart.

Emerging Tech         December 27, 2019

TikTok owner Bytedance aims to launch a music-streaming app before year’s end

A new report Bytedance will announce a new music streaming app next month in a bunch of countries including India, Brazil, and Indonesia. The subscription will likely be paid, however, it will be priced competitively, and may undercut incumbents such as Spotify and Amazon Music.

News         December 20, 2019

Is 2020 going to be a make-or-break year for Google hardware?

Google's hardware wing didn't have a particularly pleasant 2019. Its phones weren't selling all that well, Google Home shipments dipped, it pulled the plug on tablets, and more. As rical companies extend their lead, 2020 could be Google's one last shot at being a successful hardware maker.

Audio / Video         December 17, 2019

Google gets tough with Turkey, suspends Android services amid regulations fight

Google is pulling out all the stops to overturn an anticompetitive watchdog’s ruling in Turkey. Weeks after a local competition board declared that Google exercises an unfair advantage for pushing its own search engine, it has informed partners that it’s suspending Android services in Turkey.

Android         December 17, 2019

AT&T lights up low-band 5G in 10 new cities alongside the Note 10 Plus 5G launch

AT&T flipped the switch for its low-band 5G network in 10 new cities — double from what it promised last month. The network operator is launching this alongside its first truly 5G device — the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G which is also going on sale today for $1,300.

Android         December 13, 2019

OnePlus is hosting an event at CES next year for the first time

OnePlus is hosting an event at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next year for the first time. The China-based phone maker has sent out press invites for a “special event” that mysteriously lack details. OnePlus hasn’t even revealed the event’s exact date or venue either.

Mobile         December 13, 2019

Apple’s new iOS parental controls for limiting who your kids talk to are broken

One of the highlights of Apple’s latest iOS 13.3 update, Communication Limits is riddled with workarounds. The limits can be easily bypassed by switching to any cloud service other than iCloud or through Siri on an Apple Watch. Apple has confirmed the issue and plans to fix it soon.

Mobile         December 13, 2019

Opera’s special browser for gamers, Opera GX, now available for macOS

After being a Windows-exclusive for several months, Opera's special browser for gamers, Opera GX has landed on macOS. Opera GX improves your desktop video game experience by letting you specifically define how much memory, bandwidth, and processing power it’s allowed to consume.

News         December 12, 2019

Ringtones become smarter with the new alarm feature for the Lenovo Alarm Clock

Google has today announced a new update for the Assistant-powered Lenovo Smart Clock that brings smart and contextual alarm ringtones. Called Impromptu, the new feature takes into account factors such as the time and weather and automatically switches to an alarm tune that best fits the scenario.

Smart Home News         December 10, 2019

Gmail update lets you easily attach emails to your emails

Google is rolling out an update for its email service, Gmail, that will allow you to easily attach emails … to emails. The feature, Google hopes, will eliminate the need for you to constantly forward messages which often leads to messy email chains that are hard to keep track of.

News         December 10, 2019

This could be our first look at an upcoming midrange OnePlus phone

OnePlus might be gearing up to return to the midrange phone market next year. A new report offers the first look at a supposed OnePlus 8 Lite, a relatively affordable option in the company’s forthcoming OnePlus 8 line of phones. The renders reveal a familiar all-glass exterior and dual rear camera setup.

Mobile         December 7, 2019

Samsung’s Galaxy S11 phones will reportedly have a 108-megapixel camera

A new report by Bloomberg suggests Samsung's next Galaxy S11 and second-gen foldable phones will have a primary 108-megapixel camera paired accompanied by an ultrawide-angle len, Time-Of-Flight sensor, and a telephoto lens that will be capable of 5x optical zoom.

Mobile         December 6, 2019

You can now set your notes app of choice as the default on Google Assistant

At long last and after several weeks in beta, Google is rolling out Google Assistant’s third-party notes and lists app integration. Originally announced last year at the Google I/O event, the new feature lets you directly plug in your notes and lists app of choice to the Google Assistant.

Smart Home News         December 6, 2019

6 things you should stop doing online

We've all grown used to browsing the internet in a certain way. But you and your personal data are today more vulnerable than ever. Therefore, it's time to switch things up a little. Here are a few steps you can take to have a more secure experience while browsing the internet.

Guides         December 5, 2019

Amazon introduces a portable, battery-powered Echo smart speaker in India

Amazon has introduced the first portable, Echo-branded smart speaker in India. Called the Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition, it functions like any other Echo device, with the exception of a 4,800mAh battery, which means it doesn’t have to be constantly plugged in.

Smart Home News         December 4, 2019

YouTube was (yet again) the most downloaded iPhone app in 2019

Apple has released its annual list of what it believes were the year’s best apps and games across iOS, macOS, and tvOS and the trends which dominated their app stores. On top of that, the company revealed the apps and games that bagged the highest number of downloads over the course of the past year.

Mobile         December 3, 2019