Instagram’s user base grows to more than 500 million
Instagram now boasts more than 500 million users, more than 80 percent of whom are outside the United States, the company said on Tuesday, in a sign of the photo-sharing app’s rapidly growing global reach.The company owned by Facebook had 400 million users last September. It has seen its user base more than double over […]
Chinese supercomputer named world’s fastest; list of top 5 supercomputers in the world
China has just unveiled a supercomputer to the world that, at 93 petaflops (peta-floating-point operations), is the fastest in the world. What’s remarkable about the Sunway TaihuLight super computer is that the entire system was built using processors made in China.The Sunway TaihuLight supercomputer blows past the Chinese-built Tianhe-2 supercomputer by a factor of three, […]
Microsoft’s Edge browser has an extra ‘edge’ over Google’s Chrome
When it comes to online browsing, Google Chrome is always a preferred choice among users, even though it is known to be a battery hog. Earlier, it has also been reported that Microsoft’s native browser Edge and MacOS’s Safari are more battery efficient than Chrome.To further amplify the fact, Microsoft has surfaced with a test, […]
Ramzan Apps a hit among tech-savvy Muslim youth
Lucknow: Ramzan Apps have come as a blessing in disguise for the tech savvy new generation of Muslims who can now stay updated with their religious activities. Muslim youth have taken a liking to various mobile applications available on Google play which apprise them of the necessity of Ramzan, routine needed to be followed for […]
New Chinese system named world’s top supercomputer
A new Chinese computer system that can make 93 quadrillions calculations per second has claimed the top spot on the list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.The computer called Sunway TaihuLight developed by the National Research Centre of Parallel Computer Engineering and Technology (NRCPC) is built entirely using processors designed and made in China. Displaces […]
Samsung Galaxy S8 release date, specifications: iPhone 7 camera expected in Galaxy S7 successor
‘It may be just over three months since the Galaxy S7 was released but talks about its successor dubbed as the Galaxy S8 have already started doing the rounds. The 2017 flagship device is expected to have a feature similar to arch rival Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 Plus, which is likely to be released in […]
iPhone 7 release date, specifications: Apple to introduce dual SIM tray, 256GB storage and keep 3.5mm jack
It has been an on-and-off situation for rumours regarding the upcoming iPhone 7. Whether Apple’s new flagship will feature a 3.5mm headphone jack or not, has created quite a buzz in the tech world. After numerous rumours suggesting that Apple will finally let go of the standard headphone jack, new rumours are hinting otherwise. According […]
Algeria blocks social media to curb exam cheating, paper leaks
Algeria temporarily blocked all forms of social media access including Facebook and Twitter in the country to curb cheats from posting online exam paper leaks, according to a report by Reuters.Almost half the students were forced to retake the baccalaureat (Secondary school final assessment) exam on Sunday after the initial exam was tarnished by social […]
Rickshaws, low-tech phones: Uber rival startup in Pakistan
As taxi hailing giant Uber enters Pakistan, a little-known local competitor is counting on a mix of new ideas and old technology to tap what could be a big chunk of the market: low-income residents who travel in rickshaws, not cabs.Known as Rixi, the Lahore-based service hails rickshaws instead of cars. Its platform is not […]
Chicago man shot dead while live streaming on Facebook
A Chicago man was shot and killed while live streaming a video on Facebook, police said on Friday, just days after a double-homicide in France in which the killer later took to Facebook Live to encourage more violence.Antonio Perkins, 28, was found face down on Wednesday night in a vacant lot with gunshot wounds to […]
DxO looks at Canon EOS 80D; is it better than Nikon D7200?
Canon launched the EOS 80D in February this year as a replacement to Canon EOS 70D. The new camera featured an all-new 24.2 MP sensor and a 45-point autofocus (AF) system. DxO Labs finished reviewing the camera this week and have given it an overall score of 79.While Nikon cameras have featured sensors with resolutions […]
Creo Mark 1 gets new firmware update; brings 5 audio effects options
Home-bred smartphone maker Creo has released the new monthly update to the company’s flagship smartphone Mark 1.The new update brings five audio effects options, which are acoustic, bass boost, 3D surround sound, balanced and clear voice. These presets can be used to further fine tune the audio settings to one’s liking and can also be […]
Asus unveils Pegasus 3 with fingerprint sensor, MediaTek quad-core SoC
WTaiwanese consumer electronics major Asus has unveiled the new generation budget smartphone series Pegasus 3 in China.The new Asus Pegasus 3 flaunts metal-based shell with fingerprint sensor on the back and it sports a 5.2-inch HD LCD screen with 2.5D glass on the front.Under the hood, it houses 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, a 4100mAh battery, […]
OnePlus 3: 10 things to know before you buy
After a slew of leaks that outed most of the device details and an interestingly implemented VR launch event, the OnePlus 3 is finally here for customers to buy. But before you pull the trigger and get yourself one, we’ve rounded up some of the important things to know about the phone. 1. Goodbye invites […]
Sun-powered phone charger gives migrants in Greece free electricity
For refugees and migrants stuck in Greece, a smartphone is a lifeline — as long as its battery lasts. But access to electricity can be hard to find in overcrowded camps, nor is it always free in cafes where young and old crowd together over a socket, waiting anxiously to phone home.A team of students […]
US President’s ditches Blackberry for highly secured Android device
The White House is very high on security and all the officials there have to be careful in maintaining high security standards. In fact, the White House staff rely heavily on Blackberry devices as they are highly secure.While Blackberry’s presence in the smartphone market is almost negligible, it is the only device that is used […]
13 smartphones with 4000mAh battery and higher
In the quest for a full day usage, many smartphone hunters are in need of a device that has a longer battery life. Since many of us travel a lot during the day, finding a place to plug in a charger is scarce and at times almost impossible. This forces them to either carry additional […]
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 release date, specs: Mass production set to start; 5M units to be rolled out
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to start mass production of its upcoming device dubbed as the Galaxy Note 7 aka Galaxy Note 6 as its release date is drawing close. The company is expected to make millions of units available for purchase on the day of its launch. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected […]
Ex-Apple employee launches two irrestible phones Buzz, Storm
As for today, users are pretty lost in dense jungle of smartphones out there. While many smartphones offer the user various offers such as high-end specs, budget prices and other services, Hyve is all set to change the game in India. While other brands do offer some great stuff, but are usually limited to only […]
Wi-Fi calling, SMS comes to Android phones
AT&T has launched Wi-Fi calling and SMS services on Android phones, however, to qualify for the feature, the user must have a post-paid account within the US, Puerto Rico, and some international areas. AT&T said that Smartphones compatible for the service will receive a notification once the feature is available to them, but before that […]