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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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HMD XploraOne Teased to Launch Soon as Kid-Friendly Phone; Specifications Tipped
HMD XploraOne is teased to launch soon. The new device is designed specifically for kids, will support calling and texting functions and features both front and rear cameras. It comes preloaded with essential apps. It is said to run on the Unisoc T127 chipset.
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iQOO Announces Service Day Benefits Including Free Back Case and Protective Film
iQOO has announced its monthly Service Day for November 14 to 16, offering free device maintenance across all its service centres in India. Customers will receive zero labour charges, free cleaning, sanitisation, software updates and select complimentary accessories, including a back case and protective film, subject to availability. The company no...
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Beats Powerbeats Fit Review: Compact Fitness Earbuds?
The Powerbeats Fit features a unique secure-fit wingtip design ideal for fitness enthusiasts. It features decent ANC and gets native support for Apple devices. On the other hand, Android users can download the Beats app to use features like one-touch pairing, customisable controls, battery status, Locate My Beats, and even a Fit Test. At Rs. 24,900...
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Same Phone, Same Location, Same Product: Zepto's Different Prices Go Viral
A post showing different pricing for the same drink on a quick commerce app across two similar devices has sparked a fresh discussion on social media.
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‘Privacy Friendly’ Universe Browser Behaves Like Malware With Keylogging and Disabled Security Tools, Warn Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming ...
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Smartwatch Breakthrough Brings GPS Accuracy Down to a Few Centimetres
A team from the University of Otago, alongside Google and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved an unprecedented breakthrough in GPS accuracy for smartwatches. The device can now pinpoint a location to within eight centimetres, potentially transforming the future of wearable technology for fitness tracking, navigation, and personal safety a...
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Android Phones Susceptible to ‘Pixnapping’ Attack That Steals 2FA Codes, Messages and More, Researchers Say
Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per ...
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Chinese Diver Stranded In Sea For 40 Minutes, Hotel Refuses To Apologise
During the dive, the instructor failed to deploy an important device that signals a diver's location to boats.
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GPS Interference Is On Rise. Here's What Can Be Done About It
GPS interference is on the rise, so you might be wondering how it works. And can anything be done about it? And perhaps most importantly do you need to worry?
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Assassin's Creed Mirage Is Getting a Free DLC With New Story Chapter and Arabian Location This Year
Assassin's Creed Mirage will get a new expansion later this year, Ubisoft has announced. The free DLC will add a new story chapter, a new location, and gameplay improvements. Mirage was released on PC and consoles in 2023, followed by an iPhone and iPad port in 2024.
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Massive ED Crackdown On 'Donkey Route' Money Laundering In Punjab, Haryana
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive search operations at 11 locations across Punjab and Haryana Wednesday in connection with a major money laundering probe linked to the notorious 'donkey route case'.
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Japanese Mountaineer Dies Of Hypothermia On Peru's Tallest Mountain Peak
A mountaineer from Japan died and another was rescued during a trek on Peru's tallest mountain, authorities said Thursday.
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Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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Google Photos 10 Year Anniversary Updates Bring Redesigned Editor, QR Code for Easy Album Sharing
It was 10 years ago that Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices. The company is now commemorating its 10th anniversary and two new features have been announced as part of the celebrations. Google has redesigned the app’s photo editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top o...
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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HMD XploraOne Teased to Launch Soon as Kid-Friendly Phone; Specifications Tipped
HMD XploraOne is teased to launch soon. The new device is designed specifically for kids, will support calling and texting functions and features both front and rear cameras. It comes preloaded with essential apps. It is said to run on the Unisoc T127 chipset.
-
iQOO Announces Service Day Benefits Including Free Back Case and Protective Film
iQOO has announced its monthly Service Day for November 14 to 16, offering free device maintenance across all its service centres in India. Customers will receive zero labour charges, free cleaning, sanitisation, software updates and select complimentary accessories, including a back case and protective film, subject to availability. The company no...
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Beats Powerbeats Fit Review: Compact Fitness Earbuds?
The Powerbeats Fit features a unique secure-fit wingtip design ideal for fitness enthusiasts. It features decent ANC and gets native support for Apple devices. On the other hand, Android users can download the Beats app to use features like one-touch pairing, customisable controls, battery status, Locate My Beats, and even a Fit Test. At Rs. 24,900...
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Same Phone, Same Location, Same Product: Zepto's Different Prices Go Viral
A post showing different pricing for the same drink on a quick commerce app across two similar devices has sparked a fresh discussion on social media.
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‘Privacy Friendly’ Universe Browser Behaves Like Malware With Keylogging and Disabled Security Tools, Warn Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming ...
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Smartwatch Breakthrough Brings GPS Accuracy Down to a Few Centimetres
A team from the University of Otago, alongside Google and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved an unprecedented breakthrough in GPS accuracy for smartwatches. The device can now pinpoint a location to within eight centimetres, potentially transforming the future of wearable technology for fitness tracking, navigation, and personal safety a...
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Android Phones Susceptible to ‘Pixnapping’ Attack That Steals 2FA Codes, Messages and More, Researchers Say
Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per ...
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Chinese Diver Stranded In Sea For 40 Minutes, Hotel Refuses To Apologise
During the dive, the instructor failed to deploy an important device that signals a diver's location to boats.
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GPS Interference Is On Rise. Here's What Can Be Done About It
GPS interference is on the rise, so you might be wondering how it works. And can anything be done about it? And perhaps most importantly do you need to worry?
-
Assassin's Creed Mirage Is Getting a Free DLC With New Story Chapter and Arabian Location This Year
Assassin's Creed Mirage will get a new expansion later this year, Ubisoft has announced. The free DLC will add a new story chapter, a new location, and gameplay improvements. Mirage was released on PC and consoles in 2023, followed by an iPhone and iPad port in 2024.
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Massive ED Crackdown On 'Donkey Route' Money Laundering In Punjab, Haryana
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive search operations at 11 locations across Punjab and Haryana Wednesday in connection with a major money laundering probe linked to the notorious 'donkey route case'.
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Japanese Mountaineer Dies Of Hypothermia On Peru's Tallest Mountain Peak
A mountaineer from Japan died and another was rescued during a trek on Peru's tallest mountain, authorities said Thursday.
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Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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Google Photos 10 Year Anniversary Updates Bring Redesigned Editor, QR Code for Easy Album Sharing
It was 10 years ago that Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices. The company is now commemorating its 10th anniversary and two new features have been announced as part of the celebrations. Google has redesigned the app’s photo editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top o...
