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X, formerly known as Twitter, has been mired in controversy almost since it came into being, but that seems to have reached new heights during the Elon Musk era. Regardless of where you stand on X’s current state, it’s clear that a large number of people are looking for a new home, and the fledgling social media site Bluesky has become one of the top contenders. Over 1 million U.S. users joined Bluesky in the week following the reelection of Donald Trump as president in November 2024, helping it cross the 15 million user threshold and climb to the top…
Google is working on a new feature that could protect a user’s privacy while using apps that ask for their email address, according to a report. Strings of code spotted in one of the company’s applications reveal that a feature called Shielded Email is currently in development, and it could allow users to share email address ‘aliases’ when signing up for apps or newsletters. Apple already offers a similar feature on its devices called Hide My Email, for iCloud+ subscribers.Shielded Email Feature Could Offer Email Aliases With Forwarding SupportAndroid Authority and AssembleDebug spotted a new feature while performing a teardown of…
Jake Paul is a social media superstar turned professional boxer. Mike Tyson is the former undisputed heavyweight champion and “Baddest Man on the Planet.” These two legendary personalities will square off inside the ring for a once-in-a-lifetime boxing event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul began his boxing career with fights against YouTubers before transitioning to matches against UFC stars. Paul’s career record is 10-1, with his only defeat coming to Tommy Fury in February 2023. Meanwhile, the 58-year-old Tyson is regarded as one of the best heavyweight boxers of the last 50 years. Tyson’s career record is 50-6,…
iOS 18.1 rolled out to users last month with a new security feature that can restart a user’s smartphone if it is not unlocked for three days, effectively securing the data on the device from thieves, according to security experts who tested the feature. A recent report revealed that iPhone units seized for forensic investigation were rebooting on their own, and it was later revealed that the ‘inactivity reboot’ functionality was added as part of the latest iOS update.How Apple’s ‘Inactivity Reboot’ Works on an iPhoneLast week, security researcher Jiska Classen revealed that Apple had added a new feature called ‘Inactivity…
Microsoft has confirmed that it is going on holiday break for Windows 11 updates, indicating that any major software features won’t be released until January 2025. The company rolled out its latest software update, OS Build 26100.2314 on November 12, and it largely addressed security issues. It also detailed that there won’t be any preview updates released in December 2024, outside of monthly security releases. “Because of minimal operations during the Western holidays and the upcoming new year, there won’t be a non-security preview release for the month of December 2024. There will be a monthly security release for December…
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been part of several leaks and rumours for quite a while now. The South Korean tech major is yet to reveal an official launch date, but new leaks suggest that the launch will happen in January next year. The Galaxy Unpacked event for the Galaxy S25 series is said to take place in the US. The upcoming lineup is said to include the regular Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra models alongside a new Galaxy S25 Slim model.Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Launch DateAs per a report by The Financial News (Korean), Samsung’s…
Google Maps has been updated with support for a couple of new features that are aimed at delivering an improved user experience while shopping and driving ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products on Google Maps, while checking availability before making their way to a store. The search giant has also updated its navigation app with support for ‘trailer-friendly routers’ that will help users avoid certain obstacles and tunnels in supported regions.Google Maps Introduces New Shopping and Navigation FeaturesIn a blog post highlighting features that were recently introduced on Google Maps, the…
Over the years, using its Earth-observing satellites, NASA has collected huge amounts of highly complex data about our planet, tracking climate change, monitoring wildfires, and plenty more besides. But making sense of it all, and bringing it to the masses, is a challenging endeavor. Until now, that is. Harnessing the power of generative AI, NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create Earth Copilot, a new AI-powered chat tool specifically designed to simplify how users access complex geospatial satellite imagery and data, potentially unlocking new insights and discoveries. While only a limited number of researchers and scientists can currently make…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
HMD’s Pulse 2 Pro could be inching towards its launch as key specifications and render of the handset have surfaced online. The alleged official render shows the handset in green with a square-shaped camera island at the rear. The upcoming handset is tipped to feature Unisoc T612 SoC under the hood and could pack a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. HMD’s Pulse 2 Pro is expected to arrive as a successor to the HMD Pulse Pro, which was launched earlier this year with a Unisoc T606 processor and a 6.65-inch LCD screen.The alleged official render and specifications of the…