Chromebox: No, Google Hasn’t Abandoned Chrome OS And now, we have received proof that Google is not done tackling the Chrome OS idea. Information about pricing and specs regarding the upcoming Chromebox, a device that will be released in a partnership with Samsung, have leaked online. A prototype of the device was showcased during the CES but since then, no new information surfaced about it. If the information is to be believed, the new ChromeBox miniPC (now for sale at TigerDirect) will come packed with a 1....

“It has been a tough time for us,” Sanjeev concedes. “We set high standards for ourselves and well, we were not quite ready for this.” So what exactly did not go as per plan? “We have the right overall numbers,” Sanjeev says. “We just do not have the numbers of the models that are being asked for.” In essence, it seems that the Indian consumer confounded the assumptions Sanjeev and his team and his retail partners had made about the market....

And, in much the same way as the Mi 10 competes head-to-head with the latest Samsung S20, its Pro variant, the Mi 10 Pro, also rises up to compete with the Samsung’ counterpart, the S20 Plus. So, let’s jump in and look at a comparison between the two devices. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Design and Display When it comes to design, the S20 Plus and the Mi 10 Pro both feature an all-glass design with a glass back....

The main concept behind it is to provide developers with native Android APIs, something which Google doesn’t offer as things could wrong if the app doesn’t work correctly. ‘MOD’ will let app makers the code extensions of their app that can blend in other services. For instance, Truecaller or Skype’s extension directly fuses with the default Phone app, hence providing a much seamless affair than juggling between two different applications....

The DayDream will be made up of both hardware and software which is a clear sign that Google wants to take control of the entire environment and eventually reduce the variables. The new mobile powered VR is expected to mark its presence in the next generation mobile phones since it would need additional sensors and displays. In all likelihood Google might also update VR in the form of a software update and although the experience might not be as good as the DayDream it will still substantiate as a basic VR feature....

Mozilla has silently posted the first “candidate build” for the Beta 1 of its Firefox 4 browser. If you’re the type to live life on the edge, you can straight away try it out on your PC/Mac. The early version has many of the upcoming features we have already heard about, including a new menu button that aggregates the most frequently used browser menu options, native compatibility with Windows Vista and 7’s Aero Glass interface, a customizable tab bar, and a bookmarks button....

This small utility helps you download all those wallpapers onto your desktop with ease. Being the largest non-profit scientific and educational institution of the world, National Geographic offers thousands of nice photos on geography, archaeology and zoology. Those wallpapers can be freely downloaded in the three resolutions 800×600, 1024×768 and 1280×1024. Downloading many of those wallpapers manually can be quite a strenuous task considering the amount that is offered on the Nation Geographic’s website....

ToolJail is designed to help iPhone newbies jailbreak and unlock their iPhone and iPod touch. It contains all the necessary jailbreak and unlock instructions, along with how-to’s on DFU and Recovery Mode, downgrading firmware, and direct download links for all the necessary tools required. ToolJail is similar to F0recast, which lets you enter the basic information about your iPhone or iPod Touch and then it will report back whether or not you can jailbreak and unlock your device....

As you might know, Google recently launched a public DNS service which claimed to be better than any other free DNS services like OpenDNS. They even claimed to be faster than OpenDNS. Anyway, here is a free tool that lets you change your DNS settings in a single click – DNS Jumper! The best part about DNS Jumper is – it’s free, portable and easy-to-use. Just run the application and click on the desired DNS service button and it’ll immediately change your system DNS settings....

Not just that, you can also use the Command Prompt to carry out administrative operations or fix certain kinds of system issues on Windows. In short, pretty much any action you can think of doing with Windows’ GUI can probably be done more efficiently with its CLI (Command Line Interface) counterpart, thanks to the Command Prompt. However, to perform any of these actions, you need to be familiar with the Command Prompt commands....

While we don’t encourage self medicating, and we strongly suggest that you see a specialist if you are dealing with these conditions, we can recommend some “technically-inclined” ways of dealing with these problems. Of course, we are talking about some mobile apps that people suffering from depression or anxiety can try out. Try out these apps if you are dealing with depression Image Credit: www.npr.org While apps can’t substitute a trained specialist, they can help those in need to monitor their condition, seek information or for calming purposes in high-stress scenarios....

True to its name, FoneFindr helps you to find your misplaced phone, by letting you enter your cellphone number, right from the website’s homepage and wait for the service to call and make your phone ring. You can then follow the sound and find your phone! What more? You can even decide how soon you want FoneFindr to call your phone. You can make the call immediately, or choose to wait 30 seconds or 1 minute....

ATH M50X – The old favorite that get better with time The ATH M50X are perhaps the most popular audiophile or studio level headphones around. Made of sturdy plastic and metal and with very comfortable padding, they have a very distinct design and come with detachable cables. Some think that their sound has a slight bass accent, but by and large, they are loved for their clarity and excellent audio quality....

If you are having this issue, don’t worry – we have some troubleshooting steps that will help you fix it once and for all! Let us look at these steps in detail below and fix the “WhatsApp images not showing in gallery” issue comfortably. How to Fix WhatsApp Images Not Showing in Gallery on Android 1. Turn on Media Visibility In most cases, the media visibility settings are the culprit for not showing WhatsApp media in the gallery app....

While the sale begins on March 19, i.e, tomorrow, Flipkart has already started teasing a few deals in advance. So if you are looking to buy a smartphone, laptop, or any other product during the sale, here are some of our picks for the best deals for the Big Shopping Days sale. Best Deals on Smartphones Apple iPhone 7 – available in 32GB at Rs 24,999 (MRP – Rs 29,990)....

Auslogics BoostSpeed 5 will scan and repair any issue on your computer such as Registry issues, junk files, unwanted internet and application histories, fragmented hard drives and more. Auslogics BoostSpeed 5 works on Windows Vista and Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit version and on Windows XP. We haven’t tried BoostSpeed ourselves, but the tool boasts of multiple features like Registry Cleaner, Disk Doctor, Internet Optimizer, Track Eraser, Disk wipe, File Shredder, File recovery, Startup manager, Uninstall manager, Tweak manager, Disk explorer, Disk defrag amongst others....

Luckily, I stumbled across an Android app called Gallery Doctor which can help me with my problems. The app can automatically identify unwanted photos in your gallery and then lets you easily remove those that you feel are taking up storage space. The app lets you review and keep the photos you want, and clean and delete those that you don’t. After using the app, I found that it is indeed pretty accurate and lets you easily get rid of quite a few of unwanted apps....

Today, however, the company has temporarily backed off from that proposition and the version of Allo launched today will store all non-incognito messages, entirely contradicting Google’s statements. The records, additionally, will be stored until unless the user manually deletes them which obviously, won’t happen in most cases. This essentially means Google will be able to read every text you send for improving the platform. You can avoid this by chatting inside the incognito/private mode where your messages will be end-to-end encrypted....

The announcement to be held will constitute a series of new products including new Pixel smartphones – Pixel and Pixel XL (Dear Google, Please bring the “tap-to-reveal-battery” feature to phones) , a 4K chromecast which will be either called Chromecast Plus or Chromecast Ultra, and Google’s very own stock design for a Daydream VR viewer device. Other than that, nothing else is known currently including the venue and timings. The Pixel smartphone will represent the smaller 5″ Sailfish device and the Pixel XL, as the name suggests, 5....

Storyboard The first one is an Android-only app titled “Storyboard.” Storyboard uses a series of algorithms to figure out the most attractive frames in a video automatically and transform them into a single-page comic with the appropriate filters. If you’re unsatisfied with the outcome, you can even pull down and refresh the elements of the page. Storyboard is free and currently limited to Android. Selfissimo! The next one is “Selfissimo!”, an iOS and Android app that tries to mimic the experience of a photo booth or “an automated selfie photographer,” if you will....