The most important technology news, developments and trends with insightful analysis and commentary. Coverage includes hardware, software, networking, wireless computing, personal technology, security and cutting-edge technology from the business world to the consumer world.
TikTok Now Has An Official Android TV App
TikTok has come to Google’s Android TV platform, marking the short video app’s latest expansion to big screens, according to 9to5Google. Though the app is currently on the Google Play Store, it seems to not be working in every region yet
Bijay Pokharel,
February 4, 2021
1 min read
Sony Sold 4.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles In 2020
Sony shipped 4.5 million PlayStation 5 units worldwide in 2020, as revealed by information published alongside the company’s latest earnings report.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 3, 2021
1 min read
Google To Pay $2.59 Million To Settle Allegations Of Discrimination
The tech giant Google has agreed to pay $2.59 million to more than 5,500 current employees and former job applicants as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations of systemic discrimination as it relates to compensation and hiring.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2021
2 min read
Google To Shut Down Internal Stadia Game Development Studios
The tech giant Google said on Monday it would stop internal development of games for Stadia, making the cloud-based game-streaming service entirely dependent on titles from other game developers and publishers.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2021
1 min read
Spotify Launches Service In South Korea
South Korean consumers will be offered two price plans -- one costing 10,900 won per month ($9.80) for one subscriber and another costing 16,350 won ($16.70) that can be used by two people.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2021
1 min read
Apple Launches Google Chrome Extension For iCloud Passwords
Apple has launched an official Google Chrome extension for the Windows and Mac versions of the web browser to help users use the passwords stored in their iCloud Keychain.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2021
1 min read
India Plans To Introduce Legislation To Ban Cryptocurrencies
India plans to introduce a law to ban private cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in the country during the budget session of parliament that began Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2021
1 min read
Netflix Is Rolling Timer Feature On Android Devices
Streaming giant Netflix is launching a global test today on Android devices that will allow subscribers to set a timer for their viewing period.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2021
1 min read
Signal Adds Custom Wallpapers, Animated Stickers And About Section
Privacy-focused messaging app Signal added a number of new features in both iOS and Android device.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2021
1 min read
Xiaomi Introduced ‘Air Charge Technology’
Mi Air Charge Technology enables users to remotely charge electronic devices without any cables or wireless charging stands. Today, we enter a true wireless charging era.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2021
1 min read
Google To Allow Gambling App In The US And More Countries
Applications are to be rated “Adult Only” and “prevent under-age users from using.” Additionally, users not in an approved state/territory must be prevented from accessing. The app has to be free to download and not use the Google Play In-app Billing system.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2021
1 min read
WhatsApp Adds Biometric Authentication for Logging in on Desktop
WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned popular messaging app is adding a new biometric feature to the service to bring in a new authentication layer for those using its web and desktop versions. If you’ve got biometric authentication enabled on your phone, you’ll have to unlock the app...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2021
1 min read
Apple Says There Are Now Over 1 Billion Active iPhones
The tech giant Apple says there are now more than 1 billion active iPhones, an enormous milestone for the company that speaks to the phones’ continued success and longevity. There are now 1.65 billion Apple devices in active use overall, Tim Cook said during Apple’s earnings
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2021
1 min read
ByteDance Cuts India Workforce After Prolonged TikTok Ban
The ban dates from last year when political tension between the neighbours rose over their disputed border.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2021
1 min read
Microsoft’s Q2 Earnings Rise As Pandemic Boosts Cloud, Surface And Xbox
Microsoft Corp on Tuesday posted the second quarter of its 2021 financial results, reporting revenue of $43.1 billion and a net income of $15.5 billion.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 27, 2021
1 min read
Twitter Permanently Suspends My Pillow CEO For Election Misinformation
The microblogging site Twitter has permanently suspended the account of My Pillow chief Mike Lindell for repeated violations of the company’s policy on election misinformation. Lindell used his personal Twitter account, which had nearly half a million followers before being suspended, and the company’s account...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2021
1 min read
Google Search And Maps Will Soon Show Vaccination Centers In The US
Google is expanding its knowledge panels in search results and is working to show nearby vaccination centers on Maps.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 26, 2021
1 min read
Google Is Redesigning ‘Google Search’ On Mobile
“We wanted to take a step back to simplify a bit so people could find what they’re looking for faster and more easily,” Aileen Cheng, who led the redesign, said in the blog.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2021
1 min read
Elon Musk Offers $100 Million Prizes For Carbon Capture Technologies
Billionaire Elon Musk said that he will donate $100 million toward a prize for the best carbon capture technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2021
1 min read
Netflix To Roll Our ‘Shuffle Play’ Feature To All Users Worldwide This Year
The streaming giant Netflix is rolling 'Shuffle Play' feature to all users worldwide starting this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2021
1 min read
