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Motorola's new Moto G phone looks to upgrade on the previous model with new charging tech and a refreshing design. News 

New Budget 5G Phone Features Wireless Charging and High-End Design

Febin Mathew

More and more brands are bringing premium features to the lower price range, and Motorola is the latest to offer something new to buyers. Its new Moto G 5G phone offers wireless charging, which is very rare for phones under Rs 25,000. The new Moto G Power 5G smartphone will be launched in select markets for now and the company will offer you support for 15W wireless charging speed while you will get it with 30W wired charging speed. The phone has a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a 50-megapixel main camera…

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Microsoft is combining personal and work accounts in the Teams app to simplify access and enhance user experience. (BenQ) News 

New look for Microsoft Teams combines personal and work accounts; Here’s what’s changed

Adriana Marais

Microsoft is making a major change by combining personal and work accounts in a single version of Microsoft Teams. This new approach is designed to make communication and collaboration easier for users, eliminating the need for multiple applications. The unified app is currently being tested and is expected to transform the way users interact with different account types. Currently being tested on the latest Windows 11 Insider version. The unified Teams app will go into preview for commercial users in April, with an official release alongside Windows 11 24H2 later…

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Spotify is starting the music videos feature with limited countries for now, and you need to be a paid subscriber as well. News 

Spotify Introduces Music Videos as a New Feature Exclusively for Premium Subscribers

Adriana Marais,

Spotify is bringing a new popular feature that it hopes will attract new users and get them to pay for the platform. Spotify has announced music videos for its premium subscribers, which is basically a direct competition to YouTube and YouTube Music as well. It’s interesting that it’s taken Spotify this long to get this feature, which YouTube Music has offered since the beginning. The feature allows you to switch a track between audio and video with one click. Spotify’s version of this feature is currently in beta, which means…

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Identifying individuals, even with facial recognition technology (FRT), becomes challenging due to the usage of face masks News 

Exploring the Challenges of Facial Recognition Technology in Light of Bengaluru Cafe Blast Investigation

Nitin Misra

Since the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast, investigators have been using facial recognition technology (FRT), a vital asset for law enforcement agencies that offers expedited investigations and enhanced crime-solving capabilities – to identify a suspect. The law enforcement authorities who investigated the explosion that took place in the cafe on Kundalahalli road in Whitefield, used artificial intelligence-based facial recognition technology to identify the person who placed the bag containing the explosive. Surveillance footage soon surfaced, revealing a man entering the cafe with a bag. The city police later announced that the…

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Know about Google Messages emoji reactions feature. (Google) News 

Learn how to use Google Messages’ new emoji reactions feature to add some fun to your chats

Adriana Marais

Google Messages has recently been focusing on enhancing user experience by introducing new features such as custom themes and background colors. In addition to animated emojis, photomoji, and effects, the platform has now added emoji reactions for chats, similar to those found on WhatsApp, Instagram, and iMessage. Learn more about this new feature on Google Messages. Google Messages emoji reaction feature According to a report by 9To5Google, Google Messages now includes emoji reaction features that allow users to drop reactions into text. If you want to add a reaction to…

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Microsoft Surface Duo got two-gen models after which the product was killed but can the company make a new attempt with foldables? News 

Microsoft is prepared to invest in foldable devices once more

Adriana Marais

Microsoft released two foldable Surface devices and decided not to bring a third because it clearly didn’t see a future for the product. However, the company is now preparing for a new approach in the foldable segment, at least Microsoft’s new patent application this week hints. The actual filing date for Microsoft’s patent is around December 2022, and it was finally published in February of this year. The new-look Microsoft foldable phone is likely to be a phone with a vertical hinge axis, as the filing highlights, and a bezel…

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A geomagnetic storm alert has been issued, which could trigger a solar storm. Check details. (Pixabay) News 

Possible geomagnetic storm today as solar storm approaches due to potential CME impact

Adriana Marais, ,

Solar storm alert: Recently, Sunspot AR3559 was a concern for X-class solar flares due to its ‘beta-gamma-delta’ magnetic field. This occurred alongside the release of a new forecast for solar cycle 25 by NOAA, predicting a stronger peak than expected. Forecasters now warn of a possible Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) heading towards Earth, potentially causing a geomagnetic storm. Stay informed about this solar storm warning. Solar storm watch According to a SpaceWeather report, NOAA forecasters say a CME may penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field today, March 14. This could trigger…

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Google's bounty program rewards researchers who not only report bugs but also helps the company fix any major security lapses. News 

Researchers who discovered security issues and bugs were paid $10 million by Google in 2023.

Adriana Marais

Like all major tech companies, Google also offers a bug bounty program where it pays its security researchers to find vulnerabilities in its products and services. On Tuesday, the tech giant revealed on its blog that it paid a whopping $10 million to more than 600 researchers in 68 countries last year. Google stated: “Last year, we again saw the power of community-driven security efforts, as researchers around the world helped us identify and fix thousands of vulnerabilities in our products and services. In partnership with our dedicated community of…

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Xiaomi 14 series launch in India had a surprise addition this year with the new 14 Ultra model also now available in the country. News 

Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s Launch in India is Promising, But Success Requires More Than Ambition

Adarsh V.K, ,

Xiaomi surprised everyone (even us) by launching the Xiaomi 14 Ultra in India earlier this month alongside the Xiaomi 14. The company didn’t share any teaser about the product, but closer to the launch, the brand shared the release details with the Xiaomi 14 series, which got people excited for something big. And that’s exactly what happened when India got its first ever Xiaomi Ultra, which takes on the likes of Google Pixels, Samsung Galaxy S and iPhone Pros under Rs 100,000. Xiaomi’s market share has weakened in the popular…

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WhatsApp has been testing this privacy feature on Android for a while but now more users are seeing it roll out. But does it really work? News 

WhatsApp has implemented a feature that prevents users from taking screenshots of profile pictures

Jim Hendler

WhatsApp has added a new layer of privacy to its users, ensuring that their profile picture is not misused by taking screenshots. WhatsApp has already prevented people from taking screenshots of one-view photos or videos, and now the same feature has been rolled out to your photos in the messaging app as well. Taking a screenshot is a serious invasion of a person’s privacy, and in most cases you won’t even notice when someone does that to your photo. But if this happens with your profile picture on WhatsApp, the…

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Apple launched the new M3-powered Macs in the recent months, but the company is already prepared to upgrade its in-house Mac Silicone. News 

Apple is already working on the M4-powered MacBook Pro.

Adriana Marais

Months after the M3 chip was introduced in the current MacBook Pro lineup, Apple is already working on a new generation of MacBook Pro models, which are said to be powered by the fourth-generation Apple Silicon processor, the M4 chip. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Cupertino-based giant has begun development of the MacBook Pro M4 model, which is expected to arrive as a successor to the M3-powered 2023 version later this year. In the Q&A section of his Power On newsletter, Gurman wrote in response to a user query:…

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ByteDance needs to divest from TikTok to let the platform to be available in the US or it can be banned as per the new law passed. News 

US House Approves Bill Requiring ByteDance to Sell TikTok to Prevent Potential Ban

Febin Mathew

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved legislation giving TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to sell the short video app’s US assets or face a ban, the biggest threat to the app since the Trump era. administration. The bill passed 352-65 with bipartisan support, but faces a more uncertain path in the Senate, where some advocate a different approach to regulating foreign-owned apps that pose security concerns. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would review the legislation. The fate of TikTok, which is…

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India's security agency CERT-In has listed a fresh set of vulnerabilities affecting Android users. Here's what you can do to be safe. News 

Here’s What We Know About the New Security Alert for Android Users from the Indian Government

Adarsh V.K

The Indian government has issued a new security warning to millions of Android users this week with an Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) bulletin. The team emphasizes that these exploits can allow attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on your phone. CERT-In Android Security Alert: What it says The new vulnerabilities also affect Android versions 12, 12L, 13 and the latest 14. The number of phones running these versions in India should easily exceed 10 million, which means a high-severity classified alert is worth considering. CERT-In…

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Qualcomm will upgrade its mobile chipset lineup with the new flagship and mid-range Snapdragon Gen versions. News 

Learn more about Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon chipsets set to be revealed in March.

Nitin Misra

Qualcomm is gearing up to launch the second version of its flagship SoC this month. According to several reports, the US tech company plans to launch an underclocked version of its current flagship processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 along with the new 7+ Gen 3 on March 18. The circuit series is expected to be launched at a special themed event. – Intelligence is in the core, and there is a dragon in it. The rumored Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has new AI features with slightly reduced performance. The configuration…

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You can now use GIFs on Slack messages. Check details. ( Slack/X) News 

Slack launches GIF finder to enhance communication; learn how to use this new feature

Jim Hendler

Slack, a popular communication tool for businesses and teams, has introduced a new GIF feature to add a fun element to work interactions. GIFs, known for their ability to convey emotions and actions, are now available for sharing with colleagues on Slack, alongside emojis. Learn more about Slack’s new GIF finder feature and how it can enhance team communication. Slack integrates GIFs Slack officially announced the integration of GIFs into its tool via X-message. The GIF Finder feature allows users to choose the perfect GIF from a variety of options.…

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YouTube users will need to sign in with their account because the recommendations will only show with your search history from now. News 

If you log out of YouTube, you will no longer receive video recommendations

Adriana Marais

When you go to YouTube, the main screen shows a number of recommendations. In most cases, people keep their accounts logged in using their local history, which gives them relevant videos. This does not happen when you visit the streaming platform without logging in. Now it looks like Google has finally stopped giving video recommendations to new, logged out users. The YouTube homepage now shows a blank page and the message “Start trying search – Start watching videos to help us create your favorite video feed” when using it in…

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X has stringent policies for its users and violating them means the accounts are banned right away. News 

In February 2024, 500,000 Accounts in India Banned for Policy Violations

Adarsh V.K

Elon Musk-led X Corp banned a record 5,06,173 accounts in India between January 26 and February 25, mainly for promoting child sexual abuse and non-consensual nudity. The platform, which is accelerating under Musk, also destroyed 1,982 accounts for promoting terrorism on its platform in the country. In total, X banned 5,08,155 accounts in the country during the reporting period. In its monthly report under the new IT rules 2021, X said it received 14,421 complaints from users in India during the same period through its complaint redressal mechanisms. In addition,…

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Xiaomi 14 is the new premium phone from the brand in the Indian market that has Leica-tuned cameras and flagship hardware but will people buy it? News 

Xiaomi 14 Introduces Top-of-the-Line Hardware and Leica Cameras

Nitin Misra

Xiaomi is back big time with the new Xiaomi 14 series as the company looks to make a fresh start in the premium segment in India. The brand’s new approach includes making people aware of its partnership with Leica, what it brings to the table and how Xiaomi is poised to challenge premium rivals like Samsung and Apple. For a company that has remained true to its value proposition, climbing the ladder has been more difficult than imagined, but it is ready to show that the products deserve attention. The…

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Nothing Phone users have got a new way to record calls and it is available for all the Phone models that the brand has launched. News 

Learn more about how the Nothing Phone allows discreet recording of phone calls.

Jim Hendler

At a time when most Android devices have a built-in call recording feature, Carl Pei’s tech company Nothing has joined the ranks and announced the addition of a new feature that will allow users to record calls discreetly. Carl Pei announced on the official social media that the new feature will help users record calls on their devices without having to alert other participants in the call. He added that the feature will be available to all Nothing phone users, including those with Nothing Phone 1, Phone 2 and the…

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Software developers who use Apple's App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring. News 

Apple is permitting developers to sell their apps on their own websites, with some restrictions.

Adriana Marais

BRUSSELS: Software developers using Apple’s App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring, the company said on Tuesday, as part of changes required by new EU rules forcing Apple to open up its closed ecosystem. . The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which took effect last week, requires Apple to offer alternative app stores for iPhones and allow developers to opt out of its in-app payment system, which charges fees of up to 30 percent. “We’re providing more flexibility for…

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