Charging for half an hour to use your device has become a thing of the past. Qualcomm is here to push the boundaries further towards the good pole up north. The San Diego based Tech giant wants to push the envelope with the all-new Quick Charge 5 technology that claims to recharge a standard device’s battery from 0 to 50% in under 5 mins, and the full charge being just 15 mins away....

One of the primary reasons why a majority of people still prefer using iOS over Android is software updates. For instance, the iPhone 5S that was launched in 2013 came with iOS 7. Surprisingly, the smartphone was supported for five years and the last update it received was iOS 12. Recently Samsung has announced that it will offer at least four years of Android security updates on several Galaxy smartphones and tablets....

This sensor will let you ‘see’ through walls like Superman Vayyar Imaging, a 3D-imaging sensor company based in Israel has developed a new 3D-imaging sensor for Android smartphones that allows your device to peer right through walls revealing everything from structural foundations to pipes, to wiring, and even unwanted pests hiding between rooms. Called the Walabot DIY, all you need to do is just download the Walabot DIY app from the Google Play Store, connect the accessory to your smartphone’s USB port, and hold it against a wall....

Shadow Brokers Announce Retirement After Failed Attempts to Sell Their Hacking Tools, Leak NSA-linked Windows Hacking Tools as a Memento Remember Shadow Brokers, the shadowy hacker group that made headlines in August 2016 when it leaked advanced NSA hacking tools . Shadow Brokers had claimed that it had access to whole range NSA hacking tools and had attempted to sell some of the tools on the dark web. After failing to get buyers for the hacking tools, Shadow Brokers today announced its retirement....

Last May, South Korea had announced that all of its government computers would be switching from Windows to Linux following Window 7’s end-of-life. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft’s most popular Windows 7 operating system was officially declared dead. With the end of technical support for Windows 7, starting end of this year, the South Korean government will be switching the computers used in its central government, local governments, and public institutions to Linux-based operating systems....

Stellar Cyber has made a name for itself in the XDR space. Their unified Open XDR platform has been helping companies to keep their sanity amid the increased number of cyber threats, a high number of security solutions to guard complex architectures, and large volumes of data incoming from the protective tools. Now, Stellar Cyber is introducing a novel opportunity for distributors and resellers of the Open XDR platform — offering them more than a product....

Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior Vice President of Platforms and Ecosystems at Google, called out Apple for using “peer pressure and bullying” specifically teens through its iMessage app. Lockheimer reacted to an article from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that detailed how Apple has been rejecting the new messaging standard called Rich Communication Services (RCS) that is creating peer pressure among teenagers to use iMessage and turn away from Android-based texting. “Apple’s iMessage lock-in is a documented strategy....

A researcher has developed a deepfake tool that can transform users into celebrities in real-time during video calls on Zoom and Skype, reports Motherboard . Developed by Moscow-based engineer and programmer, Ali Aliev, this open-source deep fake tool called “Avatarify” uses an algorithm that can superimpose the face of a celebrity over the user’s face in real-time during video call meetings. Aliev built Avatarify using the open-source code from the “ First Order Motion Model for Image Animation ,” published on the arxiv preprint server earlier this year....

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance Technology on Wednesday settled a class-action lawsuit filed against TikTok for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit was settled just a day after a group of parents filed a class-action lawsuit against TikTok on Tuesday for violating children’s privacy laws by collecting and exposing their personal data. However, no details of the settlement were either provided by ByteDance nor TitTok. For those unaware, ByteDance purchased Musical....

Tumblr announces ban on all adult content from its platform following App Store removal Tumblr, a popular microblogging and social networking website, announced that starting December 17, 2018, it would be banning all ‘adult content’ from its platform to make it “a better, more positive Tumblr” and “a safe place for creative expression, self-discovery, and a deep sense of community”. Tumblr CEO Jeff D’Onofrio in a blog post said , “Posts that contain adult content will no longer be allowed on Tumblr, and we’ve updated our Community Guidelines to reflect this policy change....

Last week, we had reported that technology giant Microsoft was reportedly in advanced talks to buy the U.S. operations of the popular Chinese video-sharing mobile app, TikTok. Now, a new report from The Wall Street Journal states that Twitter may have held preliminary discussions on a potential “combination” with TikTok involving their U.S. operations, “people familiar with the matter”. While Twitter declined to comment on the report, a TikTok spokesperson said that the company doesn’t comment on market rumors....

Sweltering temperatures have currently gripped Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) in heatwaves creating wildfires and temperature-induced deaths. As a result, Steam Deck manufacturer, Valve has issued a warning to owners of the handheld console to not game on their devices outside amidst the blistering weather. Valve posted an update on its Twitter account informing users that the portable gaming device performs best in temperatures between 0°C and 35°C (32°F – 95°F)....

Snapchat is a unique communication platform with a plethora of features. However, understanding the meanings behind specific functions within the app or how they work can be challenging at times. A common question encountered in online forums is, “What does the X next to a name on Snapchat mean?” I, too, have found myself grappling with the use of this X function but was fortunate enough to uncover the answers....

Finally, on 28 July 2021, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a binding decision and notified the DPC. This decision contained a clear instruction that required the DPC to reassess and increase its proposed fine on the basis of a number of factors contained in the EDPB’s decision. Following this reassessment, the DPC imposed a fine of €225 million on WhatsApp. In addition to the imposition of an administrative fine, the DPC also imposed a reprimand along with an order for WhatsApp to bring its processing into compliance by taking a range of specified remedial actions....

iPhone users can now finally use their WhatsApp account on their secondary iPhone. The ‘Companion Mode’ feature on WhatsApp, which was previously limited only to Android devices has now been widely rolled out to iOS devices too. For those unaware, the ‘Companion Mode’ feature was officially rolled out by WhatsApp for its Android users last month, which allows users to link a single account at once to up to five smartphones; a primary device and four companion devices....

WhatsApp has introduced new features for group calls, which make the group calls a whole lot easier to organize — and more engaging. The Meta-owned messaging platform has introduced call scheduling , which allows users to set a date and time for group calls with friends or colleagues — all without leaving the Calls tab. Simply tap the “+” button, select Schedule Call , and choose the date, time, and whether it will be an audio or video call....

Of the many use cases touted for blockchain technology, digital identity is perhaps one of the most intriguing. Data held on a blockchain is permanent, tamper-proof, and transparent – all properties that lend themselves well to upgrading traditional databases of identity, such as those held by passport or motor licensing authorities. However, the real potential lies in several other features of blockchain. Digital signatures allow us to choose how their digital identity is shared, and zero-knowledge proofs can offer the ability to verify identity without the user having to provide visibility of the identity itself....

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified two more flaws that are currently being actively exploited in the wild and have added them to its list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. For those unversed, the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog is a list of vulnerabilities that CISA has identified as being exploited, or that have been used by threat actors. Let’s have a look at both the flaws, which have received a high-severity score and are directory traversal vulnerabilities that could help threat actors install malware on the victim’s system....

In a significant move towards technological self-reliance, Xiaomi introduced its first in-house mobile processor, the Xring O1, on Thursday, according to a new report from Bloomberg . This development positions the Chinese tech giant to compete directly with its rivals like Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. The Xring O1 is manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 3nm system-on-chip (SoC), Xiaomi’s first self-developed flagship SoC built on a 3 nm process. It has 19 billion transistors and a 10-core CPU architecture....

Towards the end of last month, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it would be offering an ad-free subscription option for Facebook and Instagram users in Europe to comply with the new European Union (EU) privacy regulations and give users the choice between targeted ads and an ad-free experience. “We believe in an ad-supported internet, which gives people access to personalized products and services regardless of their economic status....