The Day Barra Channeled Jobs

Of channeling Steve Jobs. For about an hour at the Siri Fort auditorium in the heart of Delhi, a venue known for holding classical theatre and music events, Hugo Barra proved that he had not just read from the Steve Jobs Book of Presentations but had added his own footnotes to it. This was not the first time that Barra had taken the stage in India, but in the past he had been constrained to smaller spaces – conference halls and cafes....

December 5, 2022 · 5 min · 990 words · John Mayher

The Lumia 520 Wp Superstar Or Android Iceberg

On paper, there is not much you can fault in the Lumia 520.The first “really” affordable Windows Phone 8 device, it has comfortably outsold the likes of the Lumia 1520, the Lumia 1020 and the Lumia 920. In fact, it accounted for almost a third of all of Windows Phone devices till February 2014, as per data from AdDuplex. In simple words, this thing is a Windows Phone hero....

December 5, 2022 · 4 min · 719 words · Riley Sardina

Uber Auto Re Launched In India Starting With Bangalore

The option for summoning autorickshaws on the Uber iOS and Android app is available on the extreme left of the carousel on the bottom under “Popular”. It functions just like every other ride option and you can pay with either cash or any other compatible method like PayTM or credit/debit card. In comparison, its direct competitor — Ola charges a marginally higher fee of Rs 29 for the first four kilometers....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 228 words · Jonathon Bodey

Unicode Announces Emoji 11 0 With Flippable Characters

The Emoji 11.0 has been a work in progress for the entire 2017 and this also included an update to the TR-51, the official emoji documentation. The new section of the document addresses a Wishlist of many emoji users, With this change in place, one would finally have an emoji in either direction, for instance, the train emoji can either be left or right and the same applies for the emoji of a running girl....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 175 words · Anna Gammon

Unsettled Seven Edgy Ads From Oneplus

There have been conventional ads, and clever ads too but the ones that we really remember are the wacky, edgy ones. No, they might not have always pleased the purist and some might even have been borderline offensive (hey, some have been removed from the official channels), but they always – and in all ways – grabbed attention. Which suited the brand just fine. Mind you, OnePlus does seem to have got a little more conventional with its advertising of late, but we are confident that the wackiness is still there, waiting under the surface to emerge....

December 5, 2022 · 8 min · 1505 words · Linda Soto

Use Sticknfind Bluetooth Stickers To Find Lost Items

What would you say to a permanent solution for this problem? Some means to always know where your items are, or if you lose them, to find them quickly, without searching the entire house? This will definitely be a godsend. But how to do this? Use StickNFind, of course! This new project is something that will appeal to many of us because it will allow you to quickly find any item in your house (or around your house, because it has a range of 100 feet), quickly and efficiently....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 349 words · James Cappello

Vivo V9 With 6 3 Inch Fhd Display And A 24Mp Selfie Camera Is Now Official

The Vivo V9 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device offers mid-range specifications with an emphasis on the front camera. Powering the Vivo V9 is a Snapdragon 626 coupled with 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, Vivo is offering 64GB of internal memory along with microSD card slot. It would be interesting to see whether or not Vivo will be offering a 128GB variant in India....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 279 words · John Herrington

Vmlite Alternative To Xp Mode For Windows 7

This requirement made it impossible for many users to use Windows XP Mode on Windows 7. Not to worry anymore! Here is an alternative for XP Mode – VMLite. VMLite XP mode VMLite XP Mode offers similar functions as Microsoft XP Mode, but doesn’t require hardware virtualization. It allows you to run Windows XP at the same time from your desktop running on a different host operating system. Features of VMLite XP mode Provides similar functions as Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode from Microsoft * No requirement for hardware-assisted virtualization, namely, it runs without VT-x or AMD-v * Provides seamless integration with host desktop to run applications from Windows XP virtual machine * Host files can be accessed from within the XP Mode virtual machine easily * Support 3rd party virtual machine images * Runs on any PC with Windows XP and above as host operating system * Highly performed, XP Mode boots in 15 seconds Download VMLite XP Mode for Windows 7

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 164 words · Susan Matthews

Wear Graphene Gamma One Jacket To Rule Them All

Gamma recently made its way onto Kickstarter, where it managed to reach its funding goal within hours and contrived to earn over $50,000 within three days. As of writing this, its campaign is still live on Kickstarter, with over 5000 individuals pledging to back the project. Here’s a closer look at the Gamma Jacket, its use of Graphene, and why it’s such an exciting piece of techwear. What Is Graphene?...

December 5, 2022 · 5 min · 985 words · Reginald Inks

What Is Tor And Should You Use It Explained

To help better understand Tor, let’s look at the protocol, its working and why you should use it. What is Tor? Tor or The Onion Router is a network that comprises a group of volunteer-operated servers aimed towards providing complete anonymity to users by enhancing their privacy and security on the internet. The online traffic redirects through a relay network (kind of a virtual tunnel) consisting of more than seven thousand relays to transfer information over public networks without compromising on privacy and security....

December 5, 2022 · 13 min · 2619 words · Clark Cox

Whatsapp Abolishes Subscription Fee Hints At Wechat Like Revenue Model

The bigger news is that Whatsapp now finally plans on becoming a platform. As we had discussed in our previous article, Whatsapp has all the things in place to become a successful platform. Today, Jan Koum has confirmed exactly that. “It really doesn’t work that well,” Koum said Ina about the $1 subscription fee. He noted that while a buck a year might not sound like much, access to credit cards is not ubiquitous....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 389 words · Cesar Gilstrap

Where To Buy Iphone Xr Iphone Xs And Iphone Xs Max For Cheap

However, if you decide on buying one of these off-contract iPhones, here’s a breakdown of how much each of them cost in your country. Also, if you are a frequent traveller or know someone who travels or heck, have knowledge on how to import electronics, this guide would help you find out the best country to purchase your latest iPhone from. Read until the end for some tips. Let’s get started with the iPhone prices in some of the popular countries....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 441 words · Karole Hoyman

Windows 8 Security Breach Password Protection Can Be Bypassed

It would seem that Microsoft wants to improve the security of its OS, but they still don’t resolve the older issues. This is also the case of the Internet Explorer vulnerability that we’ve talked about recently, in which mouse movements could be tracked with a javascript exploit. Note: We realize the potential risk behind this method and the reason why we’re writing about this is only to inform users about this vulnerability....

December 5, 2022 · 5 min · 899 words · Rosemary Mcmonagle

Withings Scanwatch Hybrid Smartwatch With Sleep Apnea Detection Announced

In terms of design, the Withings ScanWatch features an analog dial with two hands for hours and minutes, respectively. It includes a subdial that displays your progress towards daily activity goals in percentage. Essentially, the smartwatch has a PMOLED display, which shows a wide range of information like ECG, SpO2, notifications, heart rate, steps, distance, calories, activities, and more. It comes in two screen sizes: 38mm and 42mm, with the 38mm model featuring a 1....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 334 words · Dante Tauscher

Xiaomi Mi Router 3C Launched In India At Rs 1 199

The Mi Router 3C is bundled along with the companion app that not only lets you set up your Wi-Fi remotely but also lets you monitor individual devices and take control of the same. The router is capable of importing PPPoE settings and connecting to the internet with a single tap. Real-time monitoring features will let you see the upload and the download bandwidth and live status for all the connected devices....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 322 words · John Jimenez

Xiaomi Mipad With 7 9 Inch Display 2 2Ghz Tegra K1 And 2Gb Ram Debuts In India For Rs 12 999

MiPad is Xiaomi’s first ever tablet and carries some impressive hardware. It comes with a 7.9-inch 2048×1536 IPS LCD display and is powered by 2.2GHz NVIDIA Tegra K1 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. The MiPad comes with 16GB of internal storage along with a microSD slot capable of expanding the storage up to 128GB. There’s a 8MP camera on the rear and a 5MP front facing camera. The MiPad is just 9....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Margarita Johnson

Xiaomi Redmi 1S Priced At Rs 5 999 On Flipkart Will Go On Sale On Sep 2

This means, that Xiaomi India will be following the same flash sale model which has come to a lot of criticism over the past few weeks with people finding it tough to get their hands on the Mi 3 smartphone, which is going out of stock within seconds every week. The Redmi 1S (also known as Hongmi 1S) comes with a 1.6GHz quad core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage (with expandable microSD slot), 4....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 269 words · Lucille Burget

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Vs Honor 9 Lite Honorable Note Meets The Note Able Honor

Looks: holding up a mirror (finish) to a normal Note! This is really a one-sided battle. Put the two phones next to each other, and you will know why. While the Redmi Note 5 comes with a 5.99-inch full HD+ screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, there is nothing about the Note 5 which would make you want to look at it twice. Do not get us wrong, the Note 5 feels strong and sturdy with its metal back, but there is nothing exciting about its looks....

December 5, 2022 · 9 min · 1727 words · Blanche Garnett

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 And Note 8 Pro Launched In India

Redmi Note 8 / 8 Pro: Design and Display In terms of design, the Note 8 / 8 Pro features an Aura design (introduced with the Note 7 series) along with a P2i coating, IP52 dust and water protection (Note 8 Pro), and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and the back. In addition, the Note 8 Pro comes with a 4-sided curved rear glass that makes the phone comfortable to hold in any orientation....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 492 words · Rodney Gonzalez

Xiaomi S Mi Rabbit Is A Compact Tracking Device Priced At 25

The Mi Rabbit, that’s now available on Xiaomi’s own crowdfunding portal, is basically a compact tracking device that can be carried around in a pocket. The device seems to be primarily aimed at children to help their family members track their movements on the go. That said, this device may be of use for ladies too, especially in a country like India; where women safety is still a critical issue....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 263 words · Sally Caudill