Xiaomi Launches 65W Power Adapter in China

Xiaomi Launches 65W Power Adapter in China Xiaomi has launched a 65W Type-C charger capable of charging a variety of devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch. As the name hints, the power adapter comes with a USB-C power outlet. The power adapter comes with multiple security protection features to ensure safety. It features overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, input & output overcurrent protection to name a few....

February 7, 2020 · 2 min · 301 words · Ryan Rivas

A Bug in WhatsApp’s Desktop App Allowed Hackers to Read Local Files

A Bug in WhatsApp’s Desktop App Allowed Hackers to Read Local Files Cyber-security researchers have identified acritical JavaScript vulnerability in the WhatsApp desktop appprior to versions 0.3.9309. Originally discovered by Gal Weizman of PerimeterX, the vulnerability affects both the Windows and Mac versions of the app, and could potentially allow cyber-criminals to inject malware or perform remote code execution using seemingly innocuous messages. According to the National Vulnerability Database, the vulnerability (CVE-2019-1842)“when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone versions prior to 2....

February 6, 2020 · 2 min · 314 words · Roger Foster

Apple Watch Outsold the Entire Swiss Watch Industry in 2019

Apple Watch Outsold the Entire Swiss Watch Industry in 2019 The Apple Watch outsold the entire Swiss watch industry by a huge margin in 2019. Apple Watch shipped around 31 million units worldwide in 2019, compared with 21 million for all Swiss watch brands combined. According toStrategy Analytics, a global, independent research and consulting firm, the traditional Swiss watchmakers, like Swatch and Tissot, are losing the smartwatch wars. Apple Watch is delivering a better product through deeper retail channels and appealing to younger consumers who increasingly want digital wristwear....

February 6, 2020 · 2 min · 269 words · Steven Cole

Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Intrusive Video Ads This August

Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Intrusive Video Ads This August Google will start blocking intrusive ads on short-form video content (videos less than 8 minutes in duration) by default in theGoogle Chromeweb browser this August. To be specific, this includesnon-skippable ads longer than 31 secondsthat appear before a video starts, mid-roll ads, and ads that occupy almost one-third of the content. For the uninitiated, Google relies on the Better Ads Standards set by the ‘Coalition for Better Ads’ for identifying unintrusive ads....

February 6, 2020 · 2 min · 309 words · Donna Jimenez

Google Maps Gets New Logo and Revamped UI on Android, iOS

Google Maps Gets New Logo and Revamped UI on Android, iOS As part of its 15th birthday celebrations this year, Google Maps isgetting a ton of new featureson both Android and iOS. According to Google, therevamped new appwill offer“everything you need at your fingertips with five easy-to-access tabs: Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute, and Updates.” While Explore and Commute tabs were already available, the three other options are new and have been added to the list by nixing the ‘For You’ tab....

February 6, 2020 · 2 min · 295 words · Paula Watts

How to Sideload Apps on Android TV (Guide)

How to Sideload Apps on Android TV (Guide) Android TVs have become extremely popular over the last year or so, thanks to the growing number of manufacturers offering smart TVs across different price segments. However, while there are somegood apps for Android TV, the selection is not good enough. Also, thanks to fight between companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, and TV manufactures, sometimes consumers even have to miss out on some basic apps....

February 6, 2020 · 5 min · 995 words · John Wise

How to Use Nvidia GeForce Now in India Right Away

How to Use Nvidia GeForce Now in India Right Away Nvidia’s game streaming serviceGeForce Nowhas been in beta for quite some time, but now, the company has finally opened it for public access. However, the company is still limiting itsStadiacompetitor to the US so far. So, if you’re in India and you want to test out Nvidia’s take on the whole cloud-gaming concept, here’s how you can use Nvidia GeForce Now in India right now....

February 6, 2020 · 3 min · 613 words · Christopher Duncan
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