Facebook Dating is now available in the U.S., and even though it is a separate app from Facebook, it still somehow – isn’t separate at all. Privacy advocates say users are likely better off meeting potential love interests on other apps. It seems that Facebook realized that money can’t buy you love so, without further...Read More
Elon Musk tweeted about Porsche’s Taycan Turbo-electric sports car appearing to poke fun at the ‘turbo’ in the name. Twitter users pointed out that the Tesla CEO has his own history of using loose definitions. Yesterday we wrote of how four years after Porsche showed us the original Mission E concept, the 2020 Taycan is...Read More
Apple is set to have its annual unveiling event. Will the technology giant breakout of the current “more-of-the-same” situation it is in? What exactly should we expect in the new iPhone 11? These are the questions on everyone’s mind. Apple is set to introduce its new set of phones at its annual phone launch on Tuesday...Read More
While there is no concrete plan to make any specific crypto moves, an Apple Pay executive has just confirmed that the company is paying attention to the sector. Hopefully and at some point, Apple Pay will support cryptocurrency. Apple has not been very forward regarding cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in general. A recent report from...Read More
A database with personal data of hundreds of millions of Facebook users has been found online by a security researcher. Facebook has since taken it down, declaring that no accounts were breached. Facebook is in the middle of another serious problem of a security breach involving a feature that the company had disabled more than...Read More
Four years after Porsche showed us the original Mission E concept, the 2020 Taycan is finally here showing that there is a real alternative to the Tesla Model S that has ruled the large luxury electric sedan roost. It seems Tesla (TSLA) is getting some real competition and it just might help it. If this...Read More
Apple plans to borrow in the bond market for the first time since November 2017. The proceeds will go towards share buybacks, dividends, and other general corporate purposes. One of the most cash-rich companies in the world, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is getting ready to offer bonds for the first time in almost two years. As...Read More
Initially postponed for various reasons, Samsung has now announced that its Galaxy Fold is ready for launch, after quite a few modifications were made. The phone will first be released in South Korea. Back in July, Samsung announced an unspecific September date for its new Galaxy Fold smartphone. The phone which was originally expected to...Read More
In recent news, a Twitter account named AppleBeta2019 has shared a 10 page document from Apple, which reveals a substantial amount of information about the upcoming Apple product line-up. Apple, one of the world’s leading tech companies, has just experienced yet another inside document leak which reveals iPhone 11 branding details, OS release dates, new...Read More
The Zao app which is capable of swapping faces from video clips shot to the top of the app store shortly after it was released, pulling in millions of downloads. Now, concerns have been raised about possible use of the app for negative propaganda. A new Chinese mobile deepfake application that allows users very easily...Read More
Huobi plans to dive into the hardware applications market introducing an affordable blockchain smartphone, Acute Angle, which will come with a built-in crypto wallet and a plethora of other crypto products. Huobi plans to dive into the hardware applications market for the first time. This announcement will take place on September 11 during the sixth...Read More
Android 10 is now rolling out to Pixel phones and it introduces dark mode, new accessibility features, battery saving features and improved notifications. However, it can’t be expected to be seen on non-Pixel phone soon. In the sea of the newly released gadgets and their announcements, one thing is sure – if you have Google...Read More
If implemented, Facebook posts will no longer show the number of likes or reactions to a post. The user who created the post can see a list of people and their reactions, but a number won’t be displayed. Will influencers suffer another slap in the face? Just after Instagram said it plans to hide Like...Read More
According to the sources, the tech would utilize the Apple Watch’s motion sensor, heart rate monitor and noise detection to measure your quality of sleep. No other device will be needed. On September 10th, among its other products, Apple is expected to also show the new Apple Watch Series 5. Some rumors have been going...Read More
Photo: Xiaomi / Facebook The stock of the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp seems to be answering to news of the buyback, its biggest, by climbing nearly 7%. Last week the company announced an HK$12 billion (US$1.53 billion) share buyback plan in a reversal of its cash-management strategy that is aimed at boosting its floundering...Read More
Facebook has finally gotten a partner app for Instagram dubbed ‘Threads’. This may be the app that will be the Snapchat killer. The question though is which direction is Facebook going in? Facebook (FB) is said to be developing a new application which is meant to be attached to Instagram. The new application called ‘Threads’...Read More
As iPhone unit sales have slowed, Apple was partially relying on higher prices to make up the difference. Consumers are now less tolerant of the premium prices phone makers want for their newest devices. Every day we are witnessing more and more doubts surrounding upcoming Apple’s new iPhone models. On September 10, Apple is should...Read More
Recently, Huawei announced that their new flagship phone line – Mate 30, will be launched on September 19, in Munich, Germany. The tagline for this launch event is “Rethink Possibilities”. Huawei just recently announced its new flagship phone line – Mate 30. The company tweeted a short loop animation along with a description on their...Read More
In September Nike will release a new line of its Huarache shoes but this time, they will be equipped with FitAdapt technology, allowing users to control the lacing via a mobile app or through Siri. Nike has not yet set a price. Advancement in technology and all of its innovations have uses and applications in...Read More
Samsung’s Blockchain Keystore which is available on the company’s range of Galaxy S10 phones as well as Note 10, has included support for Bitcoin as well as more than 30 other cryptos. The app also supports more than a few DApps as well. A few months ago in March, Samsung launched its new Galaxy S10...Read More
Apple has sent out media invites to an event on September 10 in California. The big four tech company is expected to unveil a few new products including the new iPhone as well as a new Apple watch. It’s been almost two years since Apple released the iPhone X in November 2017. Now according to...Read More
In recent news, Microsoft announced that the much-anticipated HoloLens 2 will go live on sale in September, Harry Shum revealed at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghay on Thursday. Recently Microsoft finally announced that HoloLens 2 will go on sale in September, the head of AI and research Harry Shum, revealed on stage in...Read More
Apple has now made its own Apple Card available for all consumers within the United States. Apple promises to keep user data very private and not compromise on security, especially with Apple Card partners MasterCard and Goldman Sachs. Apple has finally released its own credit card called the Apple Card. In partnership with American multinational...Read More
Nutanix, which is a leading enterprise cloud computing company, announced their new Q4 and fiscal 2019 financial results. Soon after the company’s stock price shot up to even 15%. Nutanix, a company which operates in the cloud computing industry, announced their Q4 Fiscal 2019 Financial results. It beat all the expectations that the financial experts...Read More
Fitbit, a smartphone wearables company, released its new Smartwatch Versa 2 upgrade. It comes with a few next-generation upgrades along with the Amazon’s Alexa addition. Also, the company announced the launch of its subscription service. In recent news, Fitbit, which is known as the rival to Apple in the wearable war, announced their newest upgrades...Read More
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference kicked off in Shanghai Thursday with a much-anticipated keynote summit between Alibaba founder Jack Ma, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk debating the future of AI. At the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, visitors could attend an immerse debate between Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Alibaba founder...Read More
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) has co-developed a blockchain marketplace that it says could support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment. Created in partnership with BioDiversity Solutions Australia (BDS), the prototype platform uses digital tokens, dubbed BioTokens, to facilitate trading of biodiversity credits for the New South Wales Government’s Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. The scheme...Read More
Smart contracts could soon get a boost in bitcoin as prominent programmer Pieter Wuille has unveiled a new coding language designed specifically for their use. Posted to the bitcoin developer mailing list Monday, the ‘Miniscript’ language aims to make it easier for programmers to write up “smart contracts” or conditions for spending bitcoins. Programmers Wuille, Andrew...Read More
Deloitte, one of the “Big Four” professional services firms, has officially launched a plug-and-play product aimed to help enterprises showcase their blockchain solutions to clients. The firm’s new “Blockchain in a Box” (BIAB) is designed as a mobile unit packed with four built-in nodes and several monitors that can be linked to external services such...Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it’s launching a project that will develop cryptocurrencies and digital assets pegged to fiat currencies around the world. Dubbed Venus, the “localized” stablecoin initiative will see the firm utilize its existing infrastructure, such as its public blockchain, Binance Chain, and international payment system, “to empower developed and developing countries to...Read More
