Google Maps update brings live crowdedness information, live food delivery status and more

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Google added nearly 250 new features and improvements to Google Maps including live busyness information and access to critical health and safety information, and more. In the latest development, Google is planning to roll out two new improvements in the coming weeks. According to Google, the COVID layer, which was launched … Continue reading "Google Maps update brings live crowdedness information, live food delivery status and more"

Facebook and Instagram’s new Rights Manager tool will help creators protect their content on the platform

Facebook has introduced a new tool called the Rights Manager for content creators on Facebook and Instagram and Facebook. With it, creators on either platform have access to admin and workflow tools to manage and protect their own content. The tool comes a great time as the amount of original content being created on Facebook … Continue reading "Facebook and Instagram’s new Rights Manager tool will help creators protect their content on the platform"

OPPO X 2021 rollable concept phone, AR Glass 2021 and CybeReal AR app showcased at INNO Day

At the OPPO INNO DAY 2020 in Shenzhen, China under the theme “Leap into the Future” the company showcased three breakthrough technologies. It announced “3+N+X” technology development strategy and showcased OPPO X 2021 rollable concept smartphone with expandable screen, OPPO AR Glass 2021 and OPPO CybeReal AR application. Starting with the 3+N+X technology development strategy, … Continue reading "OPPO X 2021 rollable concept phone, AR Glass 2021 and CybeReal AR app showcased at INNO Day"

OnePlus Education Benefits program offers discounts for university students and teachers in India

OnePlus has launched the Education Benefits program in India, offering exclusive discounts to higher education students and teachers. As a part of the program, students, and teachers can avail of Rs. 1000 off on all OnePlus smartphones and 5% off on all accessories including audio, cases, and protection. According to OnePlus, the program covers 760 … Continue reading "OnePlus Education Benefits program offers discounts for university students and teachers in India"

Samsung Galaxy M12 with 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, quad rear cameras surface, could pack a 7000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F), the company’s upcoming M series smartphone has surfaced in new renders. This shows an Infinity-V screen, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, quad rear cameras and a two-tone rear design with striped upper section and a glossy bottom section. The phone is expected to come in other colours as well. It is said to … Continue reading "Samsung Galaxy M12 with 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, quad rear cameras surface, could pack a 7000mAh battery"

Flipkart acquires augmented reality company Scapic to enhance AR shopping capabilities

Observing a surge in consumer’s preference to shop online, Walmart-owned Flipkart is making investments to enhance their immersive shopping experience. As a part of this venture, Flipkart has announced their acquisition of an augmented reality (AR) company known as Scapic. Scapic is a cloud-based platform which could be used to create and publish augmented reality … Continue reading "Flipkart acquires augmented reality company Scapic to enhance AR shopping capabilities"

Zoom adds new security features to help prevent interference, trolls in virtual meetings

Zoom has had their fair share of security vulnerabilities when they shot to popularity during the start of the pandemic and since then, they have been working hard to add new features and secure their platform. Their latest update now adds the ability to suspend participant activities, gives participants a report button and notifies hosts … Continue reading "Zoom adds new security features to help prevent interference, trolls in virtual meetings"

Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 now available in India starting from Rs. 42999

After the announcement back in May this year, Microsoft today started rolling out the Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 in India. The Surface Go 2 sports a larger 10.5-inch PixelSense display with 10-point multi-touch and still retains the 3:2 aspect ratio. The display is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 and it is … Continue reading "Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 now available in India starting from Rs. 42999"

HUAWEI confirms sale of HONOR smartphone brand

HUAWEI has confirmed the sale of their HONOR smartphone brand to Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Co., Ltd. jointly founded by Shenzen Smart City Technology Development Group Co. Ltd. and over 30 agents and dealers of the HONOR Brand, selling all of HONOR’s business assets and its decision-making capabilities. The move is a result of … Continue reading "HUAWEI confirms sale of HONOR smartphone brand"

Google Pixel 4a gets a new Barely Blue color variant

Google introduced the Pixel 4a smartphone back in August in Just Black colour variant, now the company has introduced a new ‘Barely Blue’ variant for the phone. Other than the colour, it has the same polycarbonate body with a matte finish and similar specifications. To remind you, the phone has a 5.8-inch Full HD+ OLED … Continue reading "Google Pixel 4a gets a new Barely Blue color variant"