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07 Apr 2018
FacebookFacebook will allow users to "unsend" messages in Messenger
After it was reported that Mark Zuckerberg's sent messages on Messenger were erased from personal chats, Facebook has come up with plans to launch an "unsend" feature for all users.
07 Apr 2018
TechnologyIndian researcher develops device that understands what you are thinking
Indian-origin researcher Arnav Kapur, along with his team at the MIT Media Lab, has developed a device that can understand and act upon the words you are saying in your head.
07 Apr 2018
IndiaGalaxy J7 Duo smartphone spotted on Samsung India's website
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo smartphone has been spotted on Samsung India's official website in the form of a product listing and a user manual.
07 Apr 2018
OnePlus 6OnePlus 6 pegged at starting price of Rs. 33,999
The internet is rife with leaks and rumors about the OnePlus 6, which is expected to launch next month.
06 Apr 2018
FacebookFacebook allowed data scraping through phone numbers for years
Facebook recently revealed that a maximum of 87 million users could have been affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
06 Apr 2018
iPhoneWhatsApp allows hands-free recording of voice notes
WhatsApp for Android has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to lock the voice recording button on the latest beta version 2.18.102.
06 Apr 2018
FacebookTinder logs out users after Facebook updates data privacy policies
After Facebook recently revealed that a maximum of 87 million users could have been affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal and updated its data privacy policies against third-party apps, Tinder users who had signed up through Facebook Login have been booted off the dating app.
06 Apr 2018
XTwitter removed 1.2 million terrorist accounts since August 2015
Twitter has published its 12th biannual Twitter Transparency Report, where it revealed that the micro-blogging platform has removed 1.2 million accounts for "promoting terrorism" since August 2015.
06 Apr 2018
IndiaOnePlus may launch Avengers Edition this month
The OnePlus 6 may not have a formal launch date yet but the company's CEO Pete Lau has already confirmed kthe ey details about the smartphone.
06 Apr 2018
XiaomiXiaomi launches crowdfunding platform in India
Xiaomi has launched its crowdfunding platform in India called Mi Crowdfunding.
05 Apr 2018
ISRO Satellite LaunchAfter failed GSAT-6A mission, ISRO to launch another satellite
Days after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost contact with its recently launched communication satellite GSAT-6A, the space agency is preparing to launch its next navigation satellite IRNSS-1I on April 12.
05 Apr 2018
SamsungBenchmark spotted a Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini smartphone
According to reports, a Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini smartphone has been listed on benchmarking website GeekBench that scores the processors on the basis of their performance.
05 Apr 2018
iPhoneNew iPhones may have curved screens in future
According to reports, Apple is working on developing two new technologies for iPhones: touchless gesture control and curved screens.
05 Apr 2018
IndiaOnePlus 6 to come in 256GB storage variant: CEO
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the company's upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6, will come in a 256GB inbuilt storage variant.
05 Apr 2018
WhatsAppBeware! A fake WhatsApp app has surfaced online
Given WhatsApp's unanimous and popular hold on the world of instant messaging, a number of fake versions of the app keep circulating from time to time.
05 Apr 2018
Facebook87 million users affected by Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook has revealed that a maximum of 87 million users could have been affected by the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal.
05 Apr 2018
MurderApple Watch proves crucial in solving Australian murder case
In an instance where data from fitness devices has proven crucial in solving criminal cases, the police in Adelaide, Australia, have used the Apple Watch as evidence in an ongoing murder trial.
04 Apr 2018
IndiaGoogle Home smart speakers most probably will be Flipkart-exclusive
Google is launching its Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers in India on April 10 and the product might initially be Flipkart-exclusive.
04 Apr 2018
IndiaNokia 6 (2018), 7 Plus, 8 Sirocco launch: Details here
HMD Global has launched its Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones in India.
04 Apr 2018
Ram (Random Access Memory)Warning: User data can be scraped from public WhatsApp groups
According to a new report by European researchers, WhatsApp's group chat feature is prone to data breach despite being end-to-end encrypted.
04 Apr 2018
RedditAhead of launch, Google Home speakers get Gaana, Saavn integration
Days before their launch, Google has apparently added support for Gaana and Saavn, the two popular music streaming services, on its Home series speakers.
04 Apr 2018
Android10 must-have apps every smartphone user should download
As people spend most of their time using apps on smartphones, having the right ones is as important as having good phones.
03 Apr 2018
HuaweiNokia 9 specs leaked, may get a 41MP triple-camera setup
Huawei recently launched the first triple camera phone - the P20 Pro - and with that the company opened up new possibilities in mobile photography.
03 Apr 2018
IndiaPaytm completely revamps iOS app, updates layout
Paytm has revamped its iOS app with a new design, an updated home screen, and improved in-app navigation.
03 Apr 2018
HuaweiHuawei launches Honor 7A budget smartphone with face unlock
Huawei has launched the Honor 7A smartphone in China priced at Rs. 8,300 for the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant and Rs. 10,300 for the 3GB RAM/32GB variant
03 Apr 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S8, S8+ price slashed by upto Rs. 11,000
After having recently launched the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones, Samsung has expectedly slashed the prices of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones.
03 Apr 2018
Netflix20 best headsets you can buy under Rs. 15,000
Headsets have become essential accessories today as the way we consume media has evolved. Whether it's for listening to music on-the-go or watching shows on Netflix or gaming, good quality headsets are must-have audio accessories.
02 Apr 2018
IndiaLava launches Z91 smartphone with face unlock at Rs. 9,999
Domestic handset maker Lava has launched the Z91 smartphone in India for Rs. 9,999.
02 Apr 2018
South KoreaSamsung announces "everyday premium use" laptops: Notebook 5, Notebook 3
Samsung has announced three new laptops: the Notebook 5 and two variants of the Notebook 3. All three models run Windows 10 Home.
02 Apr 2018
Pacific OceanChinese space-lab falls back to Earth, breaks-up over Pacific Ocean
China's now-defunct space station Tiangong-1 has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere above the South Pacific, according to reports.
02 Apr 2018
PepsiCoMeet Vera, the Russian robot that is hiring humans
Last year, a McKinsey study found that automation would take '800 million jobs by 2030'. Fast-forward to today, Robots have found yet another job.
01 Apr 2018
Health & WellnessApple patents VR system to ease motion-sickness in self-driving cars
A patent application filed by Apple, highlights its plans to develop a Virtual Reality (VR) system that can be used to ease motion sickness in self-driving cars.
01 Apr 2018
FacebookA lot can happen in a hot internet minute
A report from statistics portal Statista, titled 'Digital Economy Compass 2018,' has comprehensively outlined the current digital landscape, highlighting how much the internet has taken over our lives.
01 Apr 2018
HuaweiHuawei receives patent for a foldable smartphone
Foldable displays are a thing of the future. But given how smartphone manufacturers are working towards achieving them, that future isn't too distant.
01 Apr 2018
iOSApril Fools 2018: Google's funny pranks and gags
Google has a tradition of releasing all sorts of jokes on April Fools Day every year.
01 Apr 2018
iOSGoogle to shut goo.gl URL shortener: Here are the details
Google has announced that it would turn down the support for URL Shortener "goo.gl" over the coming weeks and will completely replace the service with Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL) by March 2019.
01 Apr 2018
AppleTesla's Model X was on autopilot mode when it crashed
Tesla's Model X that was involved in a fatal car crash last week was operating on autopilot mode when the accident happened.
31 Mar 2018
FacebookIf you can't #DeleteFacebook, you can at least #ConfuseFacebook
The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal highlighted how Cambridge Analytica obtained user data of 50 million people from Facebook without their permission to allegedly help Donald Trump get elected as the US President.
31 Mar 2018
IndiaRedmi Note 5 MIUI 9.5 update now available in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 9.5 Global stable build for its recently launched Redmi Note 5 smartphones in India.
31 Mar 2018
iOSHere's how battery health affects your iPhone's performance
After being accused of deliberately slowing iPhones, Apple had promised users more transparency and control over their devices.
