Tech
China Develops Facial Recognition Tech to Identify People Wearing Coronavirus Masks
A major client of the Beijing-based Hanwang Technology Ltd, which developed this technology, is the Ministry of Public Security, which runs the police.
Asian Electronics Supply Chains Grind to a Halt Because of Coronavirus
While China remains the best source for many parts and materials and is the base for tech companies and big customers like Apple, Vietnam’s proximity made it an obvious choice for offsetting risk. While Vietnam has reported very few COVID-19 cases, it mov...
India May Not Have Shortage of Phones And Appliances; Govt Plans to Airlift Components
The MEITY has asked electronics and smartphone industry lobby groups to draw up a list of components made in China which then can be airlifted.
Hidden Apps, Third-Party Logins Behind 50 Per Cent Smartphone Threats: McAfee Report
Researchers have also found a series of South Korean transit apps called MalBus which had a fake library and plugin that could exfiltrate confidential files.
WhatsApp Dark Mode is Finally Here for Everyone: Here's How You Can Get it
WhatsApp Dark Mode for Android and iOS are both phased rollouts, so you may have to wait a little until it reaches your device.
Coronavirus 'Patient Zero' in USA: Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak Slammed for 'Joke'
While both Steve and Janet Wozniak have since been cleared to not have the coronavirus flu, users on Twitter did not take too kindly to his statement.
WhatsApp to Soon Bring Password Protection For Chat Backups
According to the latest beta update, WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow users to encrypt their chat backups.
PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 Update Roll-out Begins, Royale Pass Season 12 Begins March 9
A new update for PUBG Mobile is set to roll out today for all players while the next season is scheduled to arrive on March 9 with the new Royale Pass.
Reliance Jio Wants to Start 5G Trials in India And Could Use It’s Own Technology
Till now, Samsung was the sole supplier for Jio’s 4G network equipment, but Reliance Jio has since then decided to include Ericsson, Nokia Networks and Chinese company Huawei, in addition to Samsung, for the 5G trials.
Facebook Messenger is Getting Rid of Chatbots in Large Redesign Process
In the new design, Facebook is promoting a "People" section where you can see large squares dedicated to friends who have recently updated their Facebook Stories. One can also see the contact list organised to promote the most used contacts who are active...
Apple Could Launch New iPad Keyboard with Built-in Trackpad
Apple could launch this new accessory in its next-generation iPad Pro which is slated to hit the market later this year.
UPI Became the Most Preferred Payment Mode for Indians in 2019
Key factors that powered UPI's transaction growth in 2019 are the adoption of UPI 2.0 features by banks, enabling payments for IPO applications, facilitating Foreign Inward Remittance service, supporting donations for several relief programs, and numerous...
Airtel Now Lets You Pre-book International Roaming Packs, Lest You Forget Later
There are new IR global packs for Airtel prepaid and postpaid users, priced at Rs 799, Rs 1199 and Rs 4999. Airtel also says that once a pack’s bundled data is exhausted, data services would be barred to protect against unwanted charges—and data tends to...
Here is How to Get Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5 And More Free With Your Mobile Plan
A recent Ovum-Amdocs report on the state of OTT services in India suggested that as many as 50% of users are willing to pay for premium media services via their carrier bill if offered at a discount or with an extended free trial. Cellcos are tripping ove...
Redmi K30 Pro With Snapdragon 865, Full-Screen Display to be Unveiled on March 3
The new Redmi K30 Pro will continue to offer a full-screen display similar to the Redmi K20 Pro.
Mars is More Alive Than You Probably Imagined, And Has More Quakes Than You Would Like
The InSight lander mission has also detected some weirdness with the planet’s magnetic field, which doesn’t exist anymore in the same way it probably did billions of years ago. But there are magnetizing ancient rocks which are now around 200 feet below th...