Techno Bhogi

Everyone loves to travel and discover new places. However, there are times where you are so engrossed in all your day to day tasks that you just lose that inspiration to travel. Sure, your heart does want to travel, but they just get overloaded by the burden of all the hectic workload and the task […] The post Rimor by Expedia is a Chrome Extension That Will Inspire You to Travel appeared first on Beebom

In the past few weeks, internet users everywhere have had to face the harsh reality about the vicious nature of most unpaid services on the web. While Facebook is the company which had to bear the most wrath, other giants including Google, Amazon, Apple etc. have also come under the scanner of legislators and regulators. […] The post Stop Google From Tracking Your Online Activity With This Mozilla Firefox Add-On appeared first on Beebom

Students searching for exam-related information online can now rejoice as Google has announced a partnership with CBSE, which is expected to simplify the process. As Gadgets 360 reports, the partnership will allow students to view exam-related information, including board exam results, from within Google Search. The partnership has been put into effect starting from the JEE […] The post Google Partners with CBSE Exam Results And Other Info in Search in India appeared first on Beebom

While using your computer’s resources for cryptocurrency mining using a browser extension has been painted under a bad light, UNICEF Australia has now decided to put it to good use. Today, it has announced a browser-based cryptocurrency mining platform dubbed as HopePage that will use your system’s processing power to generate funds in the form of […] The post UNICEF Turns To Cryptocurrency Mining in Browsers To Raise Funds appeared first on Beebom

It appears that the stream of Aadhaar data leaks is not going to stop anytime soon. Last week a government website in Andhra Pradesh leaked Aadhaar data of around 7 million children, and just a few days after that another state government portal leaked the Aadhaar details of over 10 million social scheme beneficiaries. But […] The post Govt Websites Leak Pregnancy Details, Medical History and Aadhaar Data of Over 20 Million Women appeared first on Beebom

Samsung, Hynix, and Micron, the world’s largest manufacturers of DRAM (Dynamic random-access memory) who collectively control 96 percent of the worldwide DRAM market share (as of mid-2017), are on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit which accuses the companies of conspiring to limit DRAM supply which resulted in an artificial price hike. According […] The post Alleged DRAM Price Fixing Lands Samsung, Hynix, and Micron in Trouble appeared first on Beebom

Asus has a huge range of products to focus on and it is about to launch another piece of “innovative & incredible technology” in India this week, the company has announced. The company is holding an event on May 2 in India and from what it looks, Asus might be launching a new product with […] The post Asus May Announced New VivoBook Laptop in India, Paytm Partnership on May 2 appeared first on Beebom

QLED, or Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diodes, is a technology that has been in the public domain for a few years, but hasn’t caught the public’s imagination the way many had expected it to. However, with companies such as Samsung starting to put its weight behind the technology, it has become a relatively more well-known […] The post How Samsung QLED TVs Use AI For Upscaling SD Content to 4K and 8K appeared first on Beebom

Jean-Noel Frydman, a French-born American from New York is suing the country of his birth for alleged “reverse domain-name hijacking”. According to the complainant, the European country seized the domain France.com from him, even though he had been in possession of it since 1994. Beebom can verify that the aforementioned domain is now redirecting all […] The post Former Owner of France.com Sues France For ‘Reverse Domain Name Hijacking’ appeared first on Beebom

In February this year, Microsoft announced that Office 2019 will only be compatible with devices running Windows 10, and also revealed that the upcoming iteration of the productivity suite will get seven years of official support, however, an official release date was not announced. Well, the wait is finally over, as Microsoft has begun the […] The post Microsoft Office 2019 Preview Released for Commercial Customers, Wider Rollout Later in 2018 appeared first on Beebom

According to its latest regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Apple’s net profits in India rose 44 percent during the year ended March 2017. Revenue growth, however, slowed down significantly on the face of increasing competition from not only Samsung but also a number of Chinese brands, such as Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and […] The post Apple’s Net Profits in India Rose 44% in FY17 Even as Sales Growth Declined appeared first on Beebom

Often called the ‘Digital Wild West’, the Dark Web’s hidden marketplaces are said to sell everything from illegal military-grade assault rifles, banned narcotics, hitmen-for-hire and more. Now, cyber-security researchers at Check Point and CyberInt are said to have discovered a new generation of phishing kit that’s being sold on the Dark Web by a cyber-criminal known […] The post New Phishing Kit on Dark Web Lets Anyone Launch Cyber Attacks appeared first on Beebom

PayPal has been on an expansion marathon lately, launching its payment service in India and adding support for the online payment service in Samsung Pay and Facebook Messenger, allowing users to send and receive money on the app. After solidifying its position as a premier global online payments service and making inroads into third-party apps […] The post PayPal Plans to Bring Shopping Experience to Augmented Reality Smart Glasses appeared first on Beebom

Samsung released Galaxy A8 and A8+ late last year with improved Super AMOLED displays which are usually reserved for the flagship Galaxy S and Note series. And it’s now been confirmed that Samsung will bring two new devices in the sub-premium Galaxy A-Series with taller, modern and more vibrant displays. Samsung has been gearing up to release […] The post Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) Will Have Infinity Display, 24MP Selfie Camera appeared first on Beebom

Poweramp, arguably one of the most popular Android music players, has received a complete design overhaul in the latest beta preview. The design revamp was first mentioned earlier this year in March, when the app’s developer released a statement claiming that a fully functional beta build would be released in April. True to their words, […] The post Poweramp Shows Off New Look and Overhauled UI With Beta Preview appeared first on Beebom

Earlier this year, the Kerala government launched a large-scale school-level digital literacy program with the goal of equipping around 45,000 classrooms in 4,775 in government-aided schools. The program promised amenities such as laptops, multimedia systems, etc. alongside internet connectivity to bolster learning among students, and to increase adoption of digital tools and services. Dubbed the Kerala Infrastructure and […] The post In Digital Literacy Push, Kerala Will Add Video Conferencing, Internet to 45,000 Classrooms appeared first on Beebom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly proclaimed that every village in India finally has electricity. Leisang in Senapati district of Manipur was the last remaining non-electrified village in the country, and was added to the national power grid at 5.30pm on Saturday. The official government data now says that all of India’s 5,97,464 census villages have […] The post Union Minister Piyush Goyal Tweets Old Unrelated NASA Photos to Prove 100% Electrification Claims appeared first on Beebom

Xiaomi is known for its premium quality and affordability, but in a surprising move the Chinese giant has today announced that it’s hiking the prices of two of its best-sellers – Redmi Note 5 Pro and 55-inch Mi LED Smart TV 4 in the country. Starting from tomorrow, Xiaomi has decided to ‘marginally’ increased the price […] The post Xiaomi Hikes Redmi Note 5 Pro Price by Rs 1,000, Mi TV 4 by Rs 5,000; Promises More Stock appeared first on Beebom

We’re just a week away from receiving the second Android P Developer Preview at Google I/O 2018 but it seems like Google Pixel and Nexus users won’t be the only ones to get a chance to test the next flavor of Android. Xiaomi’s bezel-less flagship Mi Mix 2S would be getting an Android P developer […] The post Mi Mix 2S Could Be The First to Get Android P Developer Preview Besides Google Pixel appeared first on Beebom

As expected, HMD Global has officially kicked off sales for its high-end Nokia 8 Sirocco in India. The premium device was launched at the start of April, and went up for pre-order earlier this month, along with the Nokia 7 plus. The phone is priced at Rs 49,999 on Flipkart, which makes it the most expensive phone […] The post Nokia 8 Sirocco Goes on Sale on Flipkart for Rs 49,999: Here Are the Launch Offers appeared first on Beebom

HMD Global has started selling the premium mid-range device Nokia 7 plus in India through online retailers, its own online store as well as retail outlets. The Nokia 7 plus is being sold via Amazon for ₹25,999, and goes on sale with the Nokia 8 Sirocco, which is listed on Flipkart for ₹49,999. You can also […] The post Nokia 7 plus Now Available on Amazon India For Rs 25,999 appeared first on Beebom

With WhatsApp’s UPI-based payments platform expected to give stiff competition to the incumbents, market-leader Paytm has been on a virtual warpath against the Facebook-owned company in recent months. Paytm’s CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has repeatedly warned both the government and citizens at large about the supposed pitfalls of embracing a foreign platform, which Paytm claims […] The post Paytm Once Again Warns About Foreign Payments Platforms Storing Data Outside India appeared first on Beebom

It appears that Facebook is not the only party to suffer from the consequences of involvement with Cambridge Analytica, as Twitter too has now come under the radar for its data management activities. But this time, it is not just an insider report or a rumor, as Twitter has confirmed to BloombergQuint in a statement […] The post Twitter Admits Selling User Data Access to Cambridge Analytica-Linked Aleksandr Kogan appeared first on Beebom

After years of speculations, the T-Mobile and Sprint merger is finally official. The two US carriers announced Sunday that the T-Mobile will acquire Sprint in a $26 billion all-stock deal that is expected to be finalized by the first half of 2019. The two companies had originally proposed a merger back in 2014, but was […] The post T-Mobile to Acquire Sprint for $26 Billion appeared first on Beebom

In an interview earlier this month, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun hinted at a Redmi-branded Android One device. And it looks like fans and eager buyers won’t have to wait too long for this phone. Sources familiar with the matter told Beebom that the upcoming Redmi S2 will be launched under the Android One program in India. […] The post Exclusive: Redmi S2 Will Be an Android One Device in India; To Be Launched in May appeared first on Beebom

Blue Origin, the private space agency founded by Jeff Bezos which aims to take people on casual space trips, successfully launched its upgraded passenger spaceship, the New Shepard, from a test facility in West Texas yesterday. New Shepard also landed successfully, which marks a remarkable achievement for Blue Origin in many ways. This was the […] The post Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin Successfully Launches New Shepard With Highest Crew Capsule Flight appeared first on Beebom

Though the LG G7 ThinQ is scheduled to launch this week on May 2, the teasers are still are coming in from the company to build hype. The latest feature teased by LG is the Boombox Speaker, which as the name suggests is related to one of its headline features i.e. audio. The teaser released by […] The post LG Says Boombox Speaker in G7 ThinQ Will Be 10X Louder Than Other Phones appeared first on Beebom

Movie studios, television networks and streaming services have targeted Kodi for allegedly enabling piracy, but now, they have a new target. It’s called SET TV, and it’s being sued by Amazon, Netflix, and several major Hollywood studios for not only illegally streaming pirated content, but also charging a fee for it. According to Torrent Freak, […] The post Amazon, Netflix File Lawsuit Against SET TV For Alleged Piracy appeared first on Beebom

Earlier this year in February, Facebook confirmed that it was testing a new ‘Downvote’ button on the platform which would allow users to give negative feedback on comments on public page posts. Now, according to a recent report from The Next Web, the company has started rolling out the new feature to more users. Facebook, […] The post Facebook Starts Rolling Out Downvote Button to More Users appeared first on Beebom

Apple’s Siri may not be the smartest voice assistant, but it sure can tell you funny jokes and handles searches quite well for the most part. However, some iPhone users were in for a rude shock when a post on Reddit showed how Siri can actually speak out a completely unexpected and explicit (NSFW) answer […] The post Siri Shocks With Accurate But NSFW and Offensive Definition of Mother appeared first on Beebom

Xiaomi’s homegrown Surge S1 chipset was seen in the Mi 5c, but there was not much word about where its SoC business would go from there on. Looks like the company is working on a Surge S2, though the name is not official yet.  According to a report from DigiTimes, Xiaomi has partnered with TSMC […] The post Xiaomi Developing Custom Surge S2 Chipset with TSMC appeared first on Beebom

A few days after defacing the BJP party’s official J&K state website, Team Kerala Cyber Warrior has struck again, and this time their targets were Pakistani websites. KCW reportedly infected multiple sites with a ransomware and tried to extort money to decrypt the files. According to a report from Bleeping Computer, the group is targeting Pakistan websites and […] The post Indian Hacking Group Claims Credit for Infecting Pakistan Websites with Ransomware appeared first on Beebom

For centuries, walls have inspired artists and craftsmen to create new murals and artworks, while storytellers speak of tales walls would tell if they could only talk. And now Disney wants to make sure walls are used for more than just art, and they can indeed talk. The company wants to change how we interact […] The post These Walls Can Talk: Disney’s Touch-Sensitive Wall Can Connect to Smart Devices, Track Your Movements appeared first on Beebom

Google has built a strong foothold in web search and video streaming, but it’s now looking to make audio its new forte with a reimagined podcast and audio search functionality. Like Google co-founder Sergey Brin mentioned this week, Google is using its full AI and machine learning capability to transform a number of services. And […] The post Google’s Ambitious AI-Backed Plans for Podcasts: Real-Time Translation, Audio SEO, Podcasts in Search and More appeared first on Beebom

Recently, Mozilla announced announced that it is building a browser called Firefox Reality for VR which would be hardware agnostic, and would also prioritize user privacy. Now it’s announcing ‘Hubs by Mozilla’ a new upcoming Open Web VR experience that is will bring a virtual chat room where people can meet like they would in […] The post Hubs By Mozilla Lets You Socialize With Others in Virtual Reality Through Your Browser appeared first on Beebom

We’ve heard about bots on Instagram, and we’ve definitely heard about humans using it too, and increasingly the lines between a human and bot are being erased. And a new wave of users are actually giving over their accounts to bots so that their #foodporn and #pets photos get the most views. A new report […] The post Here’s How You Can Make Money on Instagram by Letting Bots Take Over Your Profile appeared first on Beebom

One of the major problems with smartwatches is the lack of screen real-estate, which is one of the reasons that’s believed to be holding back these devices from becoming more mainstream. However, if researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have their way, that may not be a major problem for smartwatch users for too long. In […] The post The LumiWatch Runs Android and Turns Your Arm Into A Touchscreen appeared first on Beebom

If you always wanted to write on paper and instantly have a digital copy ready, here’s your dream come true. A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new type of paper which is capable of tracking touch inputs. One of the most useful applications of the new type of paper is […] The post Researchers Create Low-Cost Paper That Can Track Touch Inputs appeared first on Beebom

North and South Korea relations may be on the thaw at the moment, but the countries have been engaged in decades-long economic, cultural and military war. And despite the North being closed off in terms of most technology and smartphone advancements, the love for a sleek smartphone makes North Koreans take extreme steps to get […] The post How Samsung Galaxy Phones Rule the North Korea Black Market Despite Ban appeared first on Beebom

When planning to buy a car, people usually check its power, design, economy and comfort among other factors, and the ability to transform into a giant robot does rank high in your buying decision. Unless of course, you are a fan of the Transformers franchise, but that would just be wishful thinking. However, a few […] The post The World’s First Real Transformers-Like Robot Car is Here appeared first on Beebom

Haven’t you always wondered what it would be like to have a snake slither across your body? Well, neither have I, but the point is you may soon be able to experience that very feeling in VR, along with a couple of other physical experiences as well, thanks to Disney Research, MIT Media Lab, and […] The post This Disney Jacket Can Help You Feel Sensations Like Snakes Slithering On Your Body appeared first on Beebom

We know that it’s nearly pitch dark in the depths of the oceans, but most of us can’t even imagine what it must sound like down there. You might think it’s eerily quiet but nature can surprise you in many ways. And if you want to know just how noisy it is, there is now […] The post Scientists Put a Hydrophone 3,000 Feet Below Sea Level, and This is What It Sounds Like Down There appeared first on Beebom

While user privacy is top of everyone’s minds when it comes to Facebook these days, a report from Motherboard this week sheds light on criminal activity on the platform. Independent security researcher Justin Shafer reached out to the publication with the information and its report cites public posts of users trying to sell social security […] The post Identity Thieves, Credit Card Data Sellers Have Been Advertising Publicly on Facebook for Years appeared first on Beebom

While we knew that Sony has cut down a lot of its smartphone business already as profits dried up over the years, the company is still a top-tier Android phone maker and its latest devices do have a lot of positives to be market successes, especially the Xperia X2 Premium, which was unveiled this month. […] The post Sony Says It Will Downsize Xperia Smartphone Business to Chase Higher Profits appeared first on Beebom

If you like what LG is doing with its smartwatch line up, then you’d probably be delighted to know that the company is likely announce a new smartwatch soon. The new device which is supposedly called “LG Watch Timepiece” is on its way, and Android Headlines claims to have got every little bit of information about […] The post LG Could Announce a New Hybrid Watch Called ‘LG Watch Timepiece’ appeared first on Beebom

Steam is offering special offers on a bunch of different games, and if you are one of those gamers who just can’t get over older titles, here’s your chance to get a classic for free. As part of the offer, Steam users can get a free copy of F1 2015 as well. Yes, the game […] The post F1 2015 Is Free on Steam For a Limited TIme appeared first on Beebom

Alphabet President Sergey Brin said yesterday that tech companies need to take more responsibility in the wake of recent controversy about the social impact of technology. Brin’s comments are especially significant given the criticism Google has faced in recent months and especially over the past few weeks as Facebook’s high-profile privacy scandal threw light on […] The post Google Co-founder Sergey Brin Says AI Revolution Is Here, And We Must Be Cautious appeared first on Beebom

Apple recently launched its brand new, 6th-gen iPad (starts at ₹28,000) and while the device looks more or less like every other iPad before it, there are a number of changes that make it far more advanced than its predecessors, and also a lot more interesting. So, if you’re wondering whether you should buy this […] The post 6th-Gen iPad (2018) Review: iPad Pro on a Budget appeared first on Beebom

Instagram is about to make Stories the great big focus of its platform soon. A ton of new additions are coming which are likely to put Instagram Stories well beyond its competition in terms of features. At least two users – The Next Web’s Matt Navarra and Jane Manchun Wong – report that Instagram is currently testing […] The post Instagram Is Testing Slow-Motion Stories, Profile Muting, Story Reactions And More appeared first on Beebom

In India recently to launch the ZenFone Max Pro, Asus CEO Jerry Shen said that the country is one of the key markets for its smartphone business. Describing local manufacturing as a ‘megatrend’, Shen also hinted that the company can eventually set up its own manufacturing facility in the country going forward, although, for the […] The post Our Focus Is to Design Asus Products for India, Says CEO Jerry Shen appeared first on Beebom

In just a few years in the Indian market, Xiaomi has grown from just another Chinese brand to the market leader, by disrupting the entire market. Online sales have been among the major contributors for the company’s sales but it is also concentrating on building a robust offline network for sales too. To strengthen this […] The post Xiaomi Redmi 5 Now Available at Big Bazaar But for Limited Time appeared first on Beebom

India’s most popular digital payments service provider Paytm has launched a new mode of payment called ‘Tap Card’. The new payment mode, which is being promoted as India’s first truly offline payments solution, makes use of NFC to transfer funds. The Tap Card payment mode can be used at company-authorized Point of Sale (PoS) terminals […] The post Paytm Launches New ‘Tap Card’ Offline Payments Solution appeared first on Beebom

The Indian government’s initiative of a seamless digital payments platform for transactions between accounts of different banks has reached a new high. Digital India’s poster boy Unified Payment Interface, commonly known as UPI, has witnessed a staggering growth in the last one year. In March 2018, the total transaction value of payments via UPI rose […] The post UPI Transactions Grew By Over 1,000% in 2017-18 appeared first on Beebom

Xiaomi is huge in China and India as well as in Europe, but the company is slowly trying to make inroads in the United States market as well. Even though Xiaomi is yet to officially launch a smartphone in the US market, the company recently brought a number of accessories like headphones and a 360-degree […] The post Xiaomi Ropes in Influential YouTubers to Promote Folding Scooter, Power Bank in US appeared first on Beebom

Unveiled last September, the iPhone X started off on a high, becoming the best-selling smartphone during the last quarter of 2017, by shipping more than 29 million units globally. However, more recent reports have indicated that the device hasn’t been selling as well as Apple was expecting it to. That being the case, the company […] The post Apple Reportedly Cutting Back on iPhone X Orders Due to Weak Demand appeared first on Beebom

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE was recently banned from selling its devices in the US for allegedly breaking a trade embargo on Iran, and US companies were ordered not to trade with the company for seven years. While ZTE plans to fight the imposed sanctions, another Chinese manufacturer, Huawei, is now facing an investigation for allegedly […] The post Huawei Reportedly Working on Android Alternative Mobile OS to Beat Potential US Ban appeared first on Beebom

A new version of Chrome OS (version 66) is now rolling out, and it brings a ton of new features and improvements. Chrome OS is constantly evolving with each update, and this one is no exception. The newly added features include media autoplay restrictions, autoplay, Meltdown mitigations, and more. With the new version of Chrome, […] The post Chrome OS Updated With Native Video Recording, Password Exports and Instant Tethering appeared first on Beebom

About a couple weeks ago, we reported that Google Duo is gearing up to follow the bokeh (or portrait) mode trend and add a similar functionality to its video calling app. An update for the app has been rolled out today and the source code gives us a better idea about the upcoming bokeh mode and […] The post Google Duo To Soon Get Read Receipts And Three-Level Bokeh or Portrait Mode appeared first on Beebom

Noted mobile accessories maker Belkin has launched the new Boost Up wireless charging pad for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X based on the Qi standard. Priced at Rs 6,999 for India, it will be available on Amazon India and through Apple resellers from April 30. Wireless charging does add a great deal […] The post Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad For iPhone X, iPhone 8, 8 Plus Launched in India for Rs 6,999 appeared first on Beebom

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new entry-level device, dubbed the Redmi S2, in “select global markets“ according to a recent report from XDA. The XDA Developers report also suggests that the company might launch the device in the Chinese and Indian markets, however, it doesn’t comment on a global release for the Redmi S2. The […] The post Xiaomi Redmi S2: Everything We Know So Far About the Upcoming Budget Phone appeared first on Beebom

You can either love it or hate it, but the dreaded ‘notch’ is becoming impossible to ignore with every passing day. After Asus, Huawei, LG and a whole host of other Android vendors that have seemingly embraced the design quirk wholeheartedly, it is now apparently the turn of HMD Global to bring a notched Nokia […] The post China Get First Official Look at Nokia X6 with Notch; Reportedly Being Launched on May 16 appeared first on Beebom

Microsoft made a commitment to release significant OS updates to Windows 10 every six months. And on cue, the company today announced the Windows 10 April 2018 update, which will officially arrive on Monday, April 30. The update was first scheduled to release on April 10th, but Microsoft decided to push the release to the very […] The post Windows 10 April 2018 Update Coming on Monday: Adds Timeline, Dictation and Smart Home Controls for Cortana appeared first on Beebom

The Google app packs in a bunch of different features, including getting us answers to queries, invoking Google Assistant and giving us news updates. It also handles launcher duties. Today, Google has updated the app (version 8.1.7.21) in beta, adding the Pixel Launcher’s ‘At a Glance’ widget among other changes and hints about what’s coming […] The post Google App Beta Brings ‘At A Glance’ Widget To Most Android Phones appeared first on Beebom

A new report from the marketing agency Stone Temple Consulting has confirmed that Google Assistant is the smartest and the most efficient virtual assistants around town. The folks over at Stone Temple quizzed the top virtual assistants with the same set of 5,000 questions to find out the answer, and as was shown by other […] The post This Study Proves Google Assistant Is Smarter than Siri, Alexa and Cortana appeared first on Beebom

We’re several weeks away from E3, but game studios have already announced some of their plans for the conference. Nintendo is the latest to show what it has in store for the industry’s biggest show. From Nintendo’s plan, it’s clear that the announcement will largely focus on one game – Super Smash Bros — for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo won’t […] The post Nintendo’s E3 Briefing Will Largely Focus on Super Smash Bros appeared first on Beebom

If you thought the Cambridge Analytica episode was as bad as things could get in terms of data leaks, think again. In fact, it might have only been the beginning, if a recent admission by Facebook  is anything to go by. In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, Facebook […] The post Facebook Says There Could Be More Data Leaks Besides the Cambridge Analytica Scandal appeared first on Beebom

Messenger Kids, Facebook’s standalone messaging app for kids under 12 years of age, has announced today that it’s giving parents a little more control over when their kids can use the app. The social media giant is adding a ‘sleep mode’ to make it easier for parents to predetermine usage hours. The new sleep mode […] The post Messenger Kids Gets Sleep Mode to Let Parents Set Usage Hours for Children appeared first on Beebom

We already know Apple has been promoting applications around AR with recent iPhones and iPads, but it is reportedly working on a headset that handles both AR and VR, says an exclusive report from CNET. The report goes on to mention project – internally referred to as ‘T288’ – was also hinted at in reports last […] The post Apple’s VR Headset Could Come in 2020 with a Jaw-Dropping 16K Display appeared first on Beebom

Even though the premium smartphone market is one of the toughest to crack, Samsung has been top of the pile for many years in this segment. Lately though, OnePlus has presented a tough fight by undercutting the Galaxy S-series flagships with similar specs but at a relatively reasonable price. And while Samsung is still the […] The post OnePlus 5T Was the Best-Selling Premium Phone Last Quarter, But Samsung Still On Top appeared first on Beebom

Xiaomi has launched a new color variant of the original 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air laptop, which now comes in a Silver option too, in addition to the existing dark grey variant. Aside from the shiny paint job, the new Mi Notebook Air also comes with a few upgrades under the hood. The device sports the […] The post Xiaomi Unveils Silver Variant of the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air with 8th-Gen Intel CPUs appeared first on Beebom

Backwards compatibility support on Xbox One consoles is one of the major selling points. The backwards compatibility library has a rich collection of more than 1,000 titles from older generations of games and is a plus point for anyone who wants to enjoy these titles or catch up on some classics missed earlier. Microsoft had […] The post 11 More Backward Compatible Xbox Games Come to Xbox One Consoles appeared first on Beebom

Mark Zuckerberg came out relatively unscathed from his testimony in front of the US Congress and senators, in what was supposed to be a grilling session. Even though Zuckerberg had to endure a few burning remarks, he evaded some serious questions about Facebook’s ultimate stance on user data privacy, but it now appears that he […] The post Zuckerberg Faces Second Summons From UK Parliament for a Hearing appeared first on Beebom

As India rapidly progresses towards becoming one of the world’s largest digital economies, Indian companies are facing a major shortage of cybersecurity experts. In the first half of 2017, India saw at least one cybercrime every 10 minutes, which led companies to beef up their cybersecurity teams. However, according to a recent report from Quartz, […] The post Indian Companies Facing Shortage of Cybersecurity Experts appeared first on Beebom

In a recent call with investors, Amazon’s SVP and CFO Brian Olsavsky revealed that the company plans to continue investing the Indian market as it sees “great progress” with both sellers and customers. According to a recent report from BGR, even though Amazon registered a loss of $622 million from its international operations in Q1 […] The post Amazon Plans to Continue Investing in the Indian Market appeared first on Beebom

Google has expanded the portfolio of the company’s services in India with added fervor recently, like the launch of Google Jobs Search in the country just a few days ago and the arrival of Google Home donut shops in multiple Indian cities. The search giant’s next major India-centric announcement comes courtesy of the Google Launchpad […] The post Google to Mentor Disruptive India Startups as Part of ‘Solve For India’ Program appeared first on Beebom

Earlier this week, a special bench of five Supreme Court judges explained that the order to link Aadhaar was not issued by the apex court but simply understood so by the government. The central government, however, disputed this citing at least two instances of the Supreme Court actually ordering linking of Aadhaar and mobile numbers. […] The post Supreme Court Ordered Linking of Mobile Number With Aadhaar More Than Once, Claims Government appeared first on Beebom

We recently heard of a highly-targeted attack in which users in Southeast Asia were taken for a ride through a combination of Wi-Fi router hacking and malicious apps. And we have also seen instances of fake WhatsApp apps that snoop on your phone and data. Now, an independent cybersecurity researcher Rahul Kankrale has identified a […] The post Certain URLs Can Expose Your IP Address On WhatsApp Chats appeared first on Beebom

With the entry of smart speakers such as Amazon Echo or Google Home, backed by voice assistants, the privacy concerns are only going to get bigger. If you fear that your smart speaker is eavesdropping on your conversations, you may not be wrong. And believe it or not, researchers have confirmed our fears by developing […] The post Amazon Fixes Alexa ‘Skill’ That Turned Echo Speaker Into A Spy appeared first on Beebom

According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, 72-year old Joseph James DeAngelo Jr aka Golden State Killer,  a retired policeman accused of killing a dozen people and raping dozens more in the 1970s and 80s, was finally caught Thursday after an unidentified relative submitted their DNA to an unnamed genealogy website. According to the BBC, […] The post Suspected Golden State Killer Caught in US Using DNA Sample From Genealogy Website appeared first on Beebom

If anybody needed proof that Reliance Jio is growing at a phenomenal rate, the latest report will probably convince you that it’s not all smoke and mirrors with the latest entrant to the Indian telecom sector, contrary to what some of its rivals would have you believe. That’s because the Mukesh Ambani-led telco is apparently […] The post Reliance Jio Plans to Hire Around 80,000 People by 2019 appeared first on Beebom

It won’t be wrong to say that Microsoft is a pioneer in the domain of Mixed Reality, as the company has created a whole platform based on Windows OS to develop new use case scenarios for MR technology. OEMs like HP and Acer have already released MR headsets in multiple markets, but Microsoft’s MR project, the […] The post Microsoft’s MRTouch For Mixed Reality Converts Any Surface into a Virtual Touchscreen appeared first on Beebom

Google has been working on a new operating system called Fuchsia OS which routinely pops up in the news every few months. Earlier this year in January, reports regarding Fuchsia OS revealed that the company was testing the new operating system on Pixelbooks. Following that, a barebones version of the OS was released as a […] The post Fuchsia OS Might Include Native Support for Android Apps appeared first on Beebom

Amazon is all set to launch its ‘Audible’ audiobook service in India. The company is believed to be beta-testing the service since last year, but was understood to be waiting to sign a popular local author before actually launching the service in the country. Now, the recent signing of Chetan Bhagat for a 6-book deal […] The post With Chetan Bhagat On Board, Amazon May Finally Launch Audible in India appeared first on Beebom

OnePlus sure knows how to create some hype around their new devices. Be it revealing certain unique aspects of their upcoming smartphone, like the notch in OnePlus 6’s case or asking fans to help create an ad film, the company never shies away from trying new ways to drum up excitement. Pulling another such trick […] The post OnePlus Releases a Spoiler-Free Video of Fans Checking Out the OnePlus 6 appeared first on Beebom

India already has the world’s second-largest number of internet users after China, and that number is expected to hit the 500 million mark this June, thanks largely to the affordable data prices being offered by the telecom operators with the emergence of Reliance Jio. In fact, the country is estimated to have 702 million smartphone […] The post India to Have 500Mn Internet Users by June; 702Mn Smartphone Users by 2020 appeared first on Beebom

Joining the hoard of tech giants that have updated their privacy policies/ platform to meet EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines, WhatsApp has today made its data download tool available to Android beta users. As mandated by GDPR, WhatsApp now allows you to request your account info – minus all your messages as they are […] The post WhatsApp Android Beta Now Lets You Download Your Data Report appeared first on Beebom

After reports about two Aadhaar leak incidents yesterday where data of citizens was leaked from Andhra Pradesh government’s websites. Now, the same independent security researcher, Srinivas Kodali, has shared another instance of improper security measure to protect data of millions of Indian citizens. And this time it’s related to children. Around 69,83,048 children's #Aadhaar data is […] The post Yet Another Government Website Leaks Aadhaar Data of 7 Million Children in AP appeared first on Beebom

Canonical has finally released Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ‘Bionic Beaver’ after several alpha/beta releases over the past few months. This is the latest Long Term Support (LTS) version of the operating system, and is a more polished version of Ubuntu 17.10 for the most part. While it continues to use the GNOME desktop environment instead of […] The post Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ‘Bionic Beaver’ Now Available for Download appeared first on Beebom

Zomato’s loyalty and rewards-based Zomato Gold subscription service began in November last year, and has quickly become a big revenue earner for the company. The company says that it had received an overwhelming response, pushing them to reconsider the strategy and make Zomato Gold an invite-only exclusive membership club. Zomato said in an official blog […] The post Zomato Gold Goes Invite-Only After Today; Last Day To Buy Subscription appeared first on Beebom

While cryptocurrencies dip in popularity, other domains like the film industry, digital identification, and even smartphones are slowly inching towards adopting the technology. Banking has long been touted as one area which can benefit the most from the implementation of blockchain technology, with numerous financial institutions actively pondering over the idea. Jumping the bandwagon, Spanish banking […] The post BBVA is the World’s First Bank to Issue Loan Using Blockchain appeared first on Beebom

While Facebook is already struggling with data privacy related issues and working to fix is policies, a recent report from the New York Times highlights another major problem on the social media platform which also extends to its other app Instagram. The report talks about fake accounts on the platforms and how scammers are impersonating […] The post Beware of Fake Mark Zuckerberg Accounts Scamming Users on Instagram, Facebook appeared first on Beebom

According to noted Apple source and KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the much-rumored ‘entry-level’ iPhone that’s slated to launch later this year with a 6.1-inch LCD screen, will not have 3D Touch – the hardware-based feature that was introduced by Apple with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus back in 2015. As part of a research […] The post Apple’s Upcoming 6.1-inch LCD iPhone Will Reportedly Ditch 3D Touch appeared first on Beebom

China is the world’s largest smartphone market whose rapid growth in the last decade has been nothing short of impressive, but it now appears that that the country’s smartphone market is reaching a saturation point as growth has stalled, while shipment figures have plummeted. The latest quarterly figures reveal that smartphone shipments in China have […] The post Only Xiaomi, Huawei Saw Growth, As China Smartphone Market Fell by 21% in Q1 2018 appeared first on Beebom

A couple weeks after unveiling its (PRODUCT)RED limited edition iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus lineup, Apple has today made these stunning red-colored devices available in India. The (PRODUCT)RED iPhones will go on sale from April 30 but are now available for pre-order on Flipkart, with the price starting at ₹67,490 for the base iPhone 8 variant. It […] The post Apple Brings (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and 8 Plus To India, Starting At ₹67,490 appeared first on Beebom

Earlier this year in January, Amazon hiked its Prime monthly membership fee by nearly 20% in the US. The company has now announced that it’ll also increase the annual Prime subscription fee from $99 to $119, starting from May 11. According to a recent report from Recode on the matter, the company’s chief financial officer […] The post Amazon to Raise Annual Prime Subscription from $99 to $119 in the US appeared first on Beebom

Airtel has introduced a new prepaid recharge pack that offers 1.4GB of 3G/4G data per day alongside unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS and free national roaming. The STV (special tariff voucher) comes with a 28-day validity, and is worth Rs. 219. For the most part, it is identical to the Rs. 199 STV offered for the […] The post Airtel’s New Rs 219 Pack Offers 1.4GB Data Per Day, But Falls Short of Jio’s Plan appeared first on Beebom

A year after Microsoft announced that Apple iTunes will come to the Windows Store (renamed to Microsoft Store since then), Apple has finally made it available on the platform. While the delay has not been explained, it should please a small subsection of Windows users. Apple originally planned to release iTunes on the Microsoft Store […] The post Apple iTunes Finally Lands on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 appeared first on Beebom

Google is becoming an integral part of all journeys and travel, thanks to efforts in improving Maps, Search and other aspects that one uses to get around or explore the world. And it’s also making virtual travel better by tying up with India’s Ministry of Tourism for a VR video. The ministry has partnered with […] The post Experience ‘Incredible India’ Through Google’s 360-Degree VR Videos appeared first on Beebom

Although wireless charging has existed for quite a long time, it really received a great impetus when Apple’s 2017 iPhone lineup including the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X started supporting wireless charging. Since the launch of the new iPhones, many third-party accessories makers doubled down their efforts to manufacture wireless chargers. […] The post Belkin F8M747bt Wireless Charging Pad Review: Time to Cut the Cord? appeared first on Beebom

It’s the hottest topic right now. What data do tech companies store about its users and their activities. With GDPR compliance deadline looming large over tech companies, there’s a concerted effort to make users aware of the various data download, export and deletion settings. Apple too had announced that it will soon allow users to download, […] The post Wondering What Data Apple Stores About You? Here’s the Answer appeared first on Beebom

Google just started rolling out its new Gmail UI with a brand new material facelift, dedicated tasks pane, integrations with apps like Keep, along with new features such as a new confidential mode. Google is rolling out the changes in phases, so if you want to try it out right now, here’s how you can […] The post How to Enable New Gmail UI Right Now appeared first on Beebom

It has been an eventful week for OnePlus and its fans. The company is partnering with Avengers: Infinity War which releases tomorrow in most parts of the world (yes, we envy Australians for watching the movie before us and sharing the spoilers), and an Avengers-themed OnePlus 6 has been confirmed. The phone itself will be […] The post OnePlus CEO Pete Lau Hints at Price of OnePlus 6 appeared first on Beebom

We all knew that Xiaomi is a much-loved brand wherever it operates, with millions of Mi fans thronging the company’s events not only in China, but also in India, Indonesia, Brazil and pretty much elsewhere else. However, one Indonesian couple may have taken their love for the company to a whole new level by naming […] The post Crazy Fan in Indonesia Names Daughter ‘Xiaomi’ appeared first on Beebom

If you have bought the new 2018 iPad or are thinking of buying it, I cannot blame you as it is one of the most powerful and possibly the best tablets that you can buy. In fact, I myself am thinking of buying it for my personal use. One of the best things about an […] The post 10 Best iPad 2018 Screen Protectors You Can Buy appeared first on Beebom

Apple recently unveiled its new iPad 2018 in the recent educational event that the company held a few weeks back. The new iPad is a great addition to the iPad lineups as it is the first normal iPad to bring the support for Apple Pencil. I am quite impressed with the new iPad 2018 and […] The post 10 Best iPad 2018 Cases and Covers You Can Buy appeared first on Beebom

Since the launch of Android P, it’s clear that Google is redesigning all of its software products. Being known as the “Material Design 2”, the new design focuses more on rounded edges with big white spaces which makes the design look cleaner and more approachable. We recently saw Google officially releasing a redesigned calendar for […] The post How to Enable New Material Design Theme in Chrome on Windows appeared first on Beebom

Opera is one of the most widely used mobile browsers, thanks to its neat interface and variety of versions of various devices. It also has added security features such as crypto mining prevention tool on its mobile and web clients. Opera Software has now released a new app called Opera Touch, which focuses on providing […] The post Opera Touch Simplifies One-Handed Browsing, Works With Opera Flow Sync appeared first on Beebom

YouTube is in a world of trouble in the US over illegally tracking children as well as the wide spectrum of objectionable content that’s been mixed along with videos aimed at young users. It needs expert solutions and human intervention, which is what it’s trying to do with YouTube Kids. This step has been taken […] The post YouTube Kids App Now Lets Parents Whitelist Channels, Videos Partners For Children appeared first on Beebom

Amidst the release of flagship phones from major phone makers, HTC appears to be one of the few remaining to unveil a new device. However, Verizon has spilled the beans and just provided us with info on the upcoming HTC U12. The US telecom company has listed the device on its Open Development website, which may […] The post HTC U12 Listed for Verizon; Could Feature QHD ‘Frame-less Display’, 3500 mAh Battery appeared first on Beebom

Samsung may have just launched the low-end Galaxy J2 (2018) in India, but the company is apparently working on yet another Galaxy J series device with even more entry-level hardware. The device, listed on Geekbench as SM-J260G, may be the South Korean company’s first-ever Android Go smartphone. According to the Geekbench listing, the Samsung SM-J260G […] The post Samsung’s First Android Go Phone Hits Geekbench appeared first on Beebom

The affordable J series by Samsung now has a new device to offer as the company has launched the updated variant of Galaxy J2 in India today. The smartphone comes preloaded with Samsung Mall that is designed to ease shopping by combining image recognition and aggregation from multiple e-commerce sites. The Galaxy J2 2018 will be […] The post Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 Launched for Rs 8,190; Brings Samsung Mall to Budget Segment appeared first on Beebom

At the start of April, Apple had condemned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan. Apple is now being joined by Google, who has also filed a public comment against the decision to repeal the CPP. In its comment, which Google shared with The Verge, the company claims that keeping the […] The post After Apple, Google Too Criticizes Repeal of Clean Power Plan appeared first on Beebom

As if Snapchat’s redesigned interface was not annoying enough for users, the company is now planning to bring unskippable ads to the app. DigiDay says it obtained exclusive information from insider sources, who claim that Snapchat will soon force users to watch 6-second ads that can’t be skipped in the Shows section of the app. […] The post Snapchat May Soon Force Users to Watch Unskippable Six-Second Ads appeared first on Beebom

According to recent reports, US retail giant Walmart is all set to buy a controlling stake in India’s home-grown e-commerce platform, Flipkart, possibly valuing the latter at a whopping $18 billion. Initial reports suggested that apart from Softbank, most other main investors in the company are likely to make a full exit, but an unexpected […] The post Co-founder Binny Bansal May Exit Flipkart In Walmart Deal appeared first on Beebom

Just days after the US banned companies from trading with ZTE for allegedly breaking a trade embargo against Iran and North Korea, WSJ reports multiple US government agencies are now investigating Chinese telecom giant Huawei for similar transgressions. According to the report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and […] The post After ZTE, Huawei Now Facing US Investigation For Violating Iran Sanctions appeared first on Beebom

The Supreme Court has finally clarified that it had never ordered the government to force citizens to link mobile numbers with their Aadhaar. To demonstrate its point, the apex court Wednesday pulled out its February 6, 2017 ruling that has thus far been cited by the current government to order mobile phone subscribers in the country […] The post Supreme Court Says it Never Ordered Aadhaar Linking for Mobile Subscribers appeared first on Beebom

Jam City launched its new Harry Potter game — ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ globally yesterday, and of course I checked it out. How could I not, being a Harry Potter fan for as long as I can remember? If I had expectations from the game due to all the hype Jam City had managed to […] The post Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Turns the Wizarding World into a Ridiculously Boring Adventure appeared first on Beebom

Facebook is in the reeds in terms of privacy and data sharing, but the world’s largest social network has seen a significant uptick in its Q1 earnings report. The company exceeded Wall Street expectations and added 48 million new DAUs in the quarter, which ended March 2018. In the last three months, Facebook states that its […] The post Facebook Revenue, Profits, User Base Continue To Grow Amidst Privacy Scandal appeared first on Beebom

Aadhaar governing body, UIDAI, and the Indian government have defended the security of India’s much-hailed unique identity system on many occasions. But reports about data breaches and abuses of Aadhaar data of citizens come just as frequently. Now, another Aadhaar data leak has cropped up, where the data of nearly 9 million workers employed under NREGA […] The post Aadhaar Data of Over 10 Million Social Scheme Beneficiaries Leaked by Govt Websites appeared first on Beebom

Samsung’s latest flagships, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, have received glowing reviews for the superior smartphone experience they offer, with particular praise directed towards the gorgeous Super AMOLED display and the camera. With all that acclaim, it is quite natural that Samsung must have had expected the devices to set new sales benchmarks, but the flagship […] The post Samsung Shipped 8 Million Galaxy S9, S9+ Units in First Month appeared first on Beebom

It has been over a year since Xiaomi last launched a tablet; the Mi Pad 3 was launched last year blending an iPad-esque design with MIUI. Since then, there have been no reports about a successor. But according to a new report from XDA-Developers, the Mi Pad line-up is far from dead, as Xiaomi is currently […] The post Xiaomi’s Upcoming Mi Pad 4 Will Have Snapdragon 660, Android 8.1 Oreo appeared first on Beebom

JioPhone continues to outsell its rivals, grabbing a 36 percent share of the feature phone market in the country for the first quarter of 2018. And a new survey conducted by Credit Suisse claims that around 21 million units of the device was sold during the period in question. The report goes on to state that […] The post Reliance Jio Offering 112GB Bonus 4G Data For JioPhone Referrals appeared first on Beebom

Snapchat is today adding a brand new experience called Snappables, which are Lens-based augmented reality games (AR) games that you can play with friends. Snappables is Snapchat’s latest step in opening up Lens to wider AR applications. It lets you use shared lenses to play fun new games with your friends and compete to get the high […] The post Snapchat Launches ‘Snappables’ AR Lens Games You Can Play With Friends appeared first on Beebom

Samsung-owned Harman International has launched JBL Free, a ‘truly wireless in-ear headphone’ that is expected to compete with the likes of Apple AirPods and Bose SoundSport Free, as well as the new Sony Xperia Duo wireless earbuds. The device has been priced at Rs. 9,999, and will be available for purchase at various online and […] The post Harman Launches ‘JBL Free’ Wireless Earbuds in India For Rs 9,999 appeared first on Beebom

PlayStation Plus subscription is not just about being able to enjoy a premium online gaming experience, but you also get additional perks like early access to new titles and assured store discounts. And Sony also throws in free games on a regular basis. In May, PlayStation Plus: Free Games include acclaimed titles such as Beyond: Two […] The post Get Beyond: Two Souls, Rayman Legends for Free On PlayStation Plus in May appeared first on Beebom

The Delhi High Court has asked Bharti Airtel to respond to Reliance Jio‘s contempt plea, which alleges that the former had failed to comply with the court’s order regarding an ongoing tussle over IPL ads. According to Jio’s complaint, Airtel’s hastily-added caveat in its IPL advertisements was insufficient, and violated the court’s earlier order that […] The post IPL Ads: Delhi HC Asks Airtel to Respond to Jio’s Contempt Plea by April 27 appeared first on Beebom

Twitter today reported its first-quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2018, edging past Wall Street estimates to report a well-rounded growth over the past 3 months. The company continued its momentum to witness yet another profitable quarter and substantial active user growth. Twitter’s user growth had flatlined a couple years ago, with the micro-blogging platform […] The post Twitter Added 6 Million New MAU in Q1, With 10% Bump in Usage appeared first on Beebom

Yesterday, OnePlus finally put an end to our speculations and confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will launch on May 17 across the globe. We expect this to be a really special launch, especially since the company has partnered with Marvel to launch Avenger-themed phones this time around. Now, OnePlus has shared a new teaser video […] The post OnePlus 6 x Marvel Avengers Limited Edition Shown Off in New Teaser Video appeared first on Beebom

Alongside the launch of its newest smartphone, the Mi 6X at Wuhan University in Beijing, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took center stage to make an unusual pledge in front of Mi fans. The Chinese giant proclaimed that it will now cap the profit margin for its hardware business at 5 percent, starting this year. The astounding […] The post Xiaomi Says It Will Cap Margin At 5 Percent; Plans To Share Excess Profit With Users appeared first on Beebom

Following the release of the Echo Spot smart speaker in India, Amazon has lifted the covers of a new Echo Dot designed specifically for kids. The new Echo Dot for kids isn’t a whole lot different from the original Echo Dot when it comes to hardware specifications, but it features a new colored bumper on […] The post Amazon Unveils a New Echo Dot for Kids appeared first on Beebom