Tech
Disney+ Hotstar Reaches 8 Million Paid Subscribers Within One Week of Launch
Disney+ recently announced that it has managed to surpass 50 million paid subscribers globally. It had originally set a target of 60 million to 90 million subscribers by the end of fiscal 2024.
Facebook Gaming Launches Virtual Tournaments To Beat Lockdown Blues
The tournaments will allow anyone to organise a competition with friends and live-stream it on the platform, with results managed virtually.
Apple Set to Take Over Virtual Reality Firm NextVR for $100 Million
NextVR, known for melding VR with sports, music, and entertainment has been struggling in recent years, leading to a 40 per cent staff reduction recently.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Google Maps to Show Locations of Food and Night Shelters in India
The tech giant said that it is working to bring this service to other Indian languages over the coming weeks, as well as adding shelters in more cities.
MakeYourMask: Get Rid of Your Stylish Beard to Stay Protected From COVID19
It turns out that being clean shaven is the best way to go. But if you still must have a beard, then a stubble, a long stubble, a full beard (of course, duh), ducktail, Verdi, mutton chops and Fu Manchu are a complete no-no.
Skype Meet Now is a Far Safer Zoom Alternative That's Free and Doesn't Need Sign-ups
The Skype Meet Now service does not even need you to install the Skype app, and also stores video conferences for 30 days.
Zoom Founder Apologises for App's Elaborate Privacy Issues, Reveals Plans for Future
Zoom never expected to be used by so many in such short notice, and was largely designed for use in IT organisations with robust cyber security protocols.
Xiaomi Phones to Cost More: All The New Price Tags of Redmi Smartphones
The new prices of Redmi phones are applicable for Redmi Note 9 series, Redmi 20 series and more.
Apple Increases Prices of Entire iPhone Range in India Post GST Revision
The update in GST and the depreciating value of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar has forced smartphone makers to increase prices in the country.
New AI System Can Read Your Mind and Thoughts, and Convert Them to Sentences
Researchers at University of California, San Francisco predict that such a system may one day help us treat individuals with speech and text impairment.
Reliance Jio ‘Recharge at ATM’ Service Announced: Here’s How to Use it
Did you know that your nearest ATM machine offers the facility of recharging your Jio mobile number seamlessly?
Music in The Times of Coronavirus Lockdown: People Are Listening to Low Energy Songs
But on the upside, there is a greater interest in music, virtual concerts and podcasts on Spotify, particularly the latter, when it comes to keeping kids entertained or staying fit.
There is NO WhatsApp Gold: The Martinelli Hoax is Back, And Here is How You Save Yourself
It is funny how the initiator of the latest WhatsApp hoax is trying to gain legitimacy by warning you about a previous hoax. There is no Dance of The Pope. There is no WhatsApp Gold.
Online Volunteers Offer Mental Health Support to Ease Stress in Times of COVID-19
The wide range of online volunteer projects that are underway include meditation, and are helping individuals deal with mental stress through these tough times.
Identifying Fake News: Researchers Building New AI System to Spot Misinformation Early
The project aims to stop fake news on its tracks by predictively spotting content that may be manipulated.
Even Though Internet is Not Slowing Down, EU Forces Netflix to Reduce Streaming Quality
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube and Amazon.com Inc joined Netflix in responding to a call by European Union industry chief Thierry Breton to cut picture quality to prevent overload.
