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17 Jun 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's latest MIUI 10 ROM comes to select devices

Xiaomi recently launched the global beta version of its next proprietary forked smartphone UI, the MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM.

17 Jun 2018

Father's Day

On Father's Day, introduce your dad to these 5 apps

Father's Day is upon us and it's time to celebrate all the dads who've tried their level best to make our lives better.

17 Jun 2018

Google

OnePlus 6 receives Android P Beta 2: Details here

OnePlus has now started to release Android P Beta 2, the latest version of the developer preview, for OnePlus 6.

17 Jun 2018

iPhone

Messenger for iOS constantly crashing due to a buggy update

Several iPhone and iPad users have reported that Facebook's Messenger app frequently started crashing after they installed its latest update (version 170.0) that released on June 15.

17 Jun 2018

Microsoft

WhatsApp and Microsoft are planning a 'real' Windows app

According to reports, WhatsApp is working with Microsoft to develop a proper Windows app.

17 Jun 2018

YouTube

You will now be able to turn off Google's targeted-ads

Google has updated its "Ad Settings" page to better allow users to control what ads they see and make it easier to turn off "Ad Personalization."

16 Jun 2018

Microsoft

Microsoft's SwiftKey integration in Windows reveals the future of laptops

Two years after buying the popular keyboard app SwiftKey, Microsoft is finally bringing it to Windows.

16 Jun 2018

India

Ducati superbike Multistrada to launch on June 19, in India

Italian superbike maker Ducati will be launching the Ducati Multistrada 1260 on June 19 in India.

16 Jun 2018

Yale University

These 5 Android apps can help you quit smoking

A recent study published by the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World revealed that almost seven out of ten Indian smokers are aware of the negative consequences of smoking, but 53% still can't quit.

16 Jun 2018

iOS

Gmail for iOS gets AI-based high priority push notifications

Google has introduced a new feature that will ensure your Gmail app only sends you notifications when important emails come in.

16 Jun 2018

South Korea

Commercial 5G roll-out expected in 2018, India to follow suit

2018 is set to go down in history as a breakthrough year for information technology, with commercial roll-out of 5G technology expected by the end of this year, said Swedish telecom company, Ericsson.

16 Jun 2018

Bangalore

Seems like 'superfood', cockroach milk is here to stay

It may sound preposterous, but cockroach 'milk' might just become a mass-produced super health food in the near future.

16 Jun 2018

WhatsApp

Which all phones WhatsApp won't support in future?

WhatsApp has updated its FAQ page with new details on the operating systems it won't support, going forward.

AI creates new voice for radio journalist with speech issues

Jamie Dupree, a 54-year-old US political radio journalist, suffers from a rare neurological condition which led to him losing his voice two years ago.

16 Jun 2018

India

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Sunrise Gold Edition launched in India

As the latest addition to its line-up of Samsung Galaxy S9+ models in India, Samsung has introduced a new Sunrise Gold Edition.

16 Jun 2018

X

How to fix WhatsApp notification bug that hides sender's name

WhatsApp has been hit by a bug which prevents users from seeing who sent them a message when a notification for the same comes.

16 Jun 2018

Augmented Reality

Lenovo ThinkPad P52: World's most powerful mass-produced laptop, launched

At the NXT BLD conference, Chinese electronics giant Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad P52, one of the world's most powerful mass-produced laptops till date.

16 Jun 2018

India

Micromax Canvas 2 Plus (2018) launched at Rs. 8,999

As a successor to the Canvas 2 Plus, home-grown OEM Micromax has launched the Canvas 2 Plus 2018 model in India.

15 Jun 2018

India

Suzuki Burgman Street 125's bookings open, may launch in July

Suzuki Motorcycles India is now accepting bookings for its most premium and expensive scooter in India - the Suzuki Burgman Street 125.

15 Jun 2018

Snapchat

Snapchat launches privacy-safe developer kit called Snap Kit

Snapchat has announced the launch of its much-awaited Snap Kit - a tool for third-party developers to integrate with Snapchat and its features.

15 Jun 2018

Google

Google's online tool for building business apps becomes available

Google has announced that its low-code tool for building business apps called "App Maker" is now available to use for all G Suite Business, Enterprise, and Education customers.

15 Jun 2018

Stanford University

Stanford researchers have trained an AI bot to make memes

If you thought artificial intelligence was just restricted to cancer research, analyzing supernovae, and the like, you're quite mistaken.

15 Jun 2018

India

OnePlus's Bullets Wireless earphones launched in India for Rs. 3,990

Bullets Wireless, the much-awaited OnePlus wireless earphones, have been launched in India for Rs. 3,990, and will go on sale starting June 19.

15 Jun 2018

Vivo

Vivo Nex is world's first phone with pop-up selfie camera

Vivo has launched two new flagship smartphones in China: Vivo Nex S and Vivo Nex A.

15 Jun 2018

Apple

All Apple Park workers get standing desks

Apple Park, the tech giant's new $5 billion, spaceship-shaped headquarters in Cupertino, California, has a new perk to offer.

15 Jun 2018

Samsung

Everything to know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung is working to launch its second flagship of the year, the Galaxy Note 9.

15 Jun 2018

Health & Wellness

Artificial Intelligence: The one solution to every industry's problems

Artificial Intelligence is slowly taking the world by storm. AI isn't new to people; it's ubiquitous today.

14 Jun 2018

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Boring Company to build high-speed transit in Chicago

The city of Chicago has struck a deal with Elon Musk's Boring Company to develop high-speed transit rail tunnels between the O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago.

14 Jun 2018

Smartphones

The foldable Galaxy X will cost a whopping $1,800

If you thought the Apple iPhone X was extravagant at $999, think again.

14 Jun 2018

Google

Google's Pixel 3 to have Active Edge, wireless charging support

According to fresh leaks and rumors, Google's upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones will feature Active Edge, which lets users squeeze short the frame of the device for ease of use, and wireless charging support.

14 Jun 2018

Facebook

Facebook no longer preferred for news, users turn to WhatsApp

According to a research by the Reuters Institute, the use of Facebook for consuming and discussing news has overall reduced by 9 percentage points from 2017 in the US as users turn to WhatsApp for the same.

14 Jun 2018

India

Tata's special edition Tigor Buzz launched at Rs. 5.68 lakh

The Tigor Buzz, a special edition compact sedan by Tata Motors, has been launched in India at Rs. 5.68 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs. 6.57 lakh for the diesel variant (ex-showroom Delhi).

14 Jun 2018

Google

Now Google Home can answer 3 questions at once

It was announced at the Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference last month that the Google Assistant will soon be able to handle multiple actions.

14 Jun 2018

Technology

#CareerBytes: Want to learn coding? Here's a beginner's guide

In today's technology-driven world, the requirement for coding skills is no longer limited to software engineers and IT professionals.

14 Jun 2018

Google

Now, you can use Google Translate app offline

Google has started rolling out an update to its Google Translate app, which would let you translate offline.

14 Jun 2018

India

2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR: Bookings open for the fastest Jaguar

Jaguar Land Rover India is now accepting bookings for its 2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR, which was launched in India last year.

13 Jun 2018

India

Limited edition OPPO's Realme 1 to launch on June 18

Days after launching its Realme 1 smartphone in India, OPPO-owned Realme will launch its Moonlight Silver color variant in India on June 18.

13 Jun 2018

Facebook

Facebook confirms it tracks everything about you. And, it's creepy

Facebook has submitted a 454-page report to the US Congress detailing all the ways through which it tracks users' activities.

13 Jun 2018

iPhone

Apple iOS 11.4 is rapidly draining battery for some users

iOS 11, Apple's latest operating system, has been a disaster even since its launch.

13 Jun 2018

WhatsApp

Don't use this 'leaked' WhatsApp feature: Here's why

Last month, WhatsApp beta users were tipped off about a new feature that would give group admins the right to restrict messages from non-admin members.