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Like with other Mi devices launched in India over the last couple of years, the company’s latest budget wonder — the Redmi 4 — also comes with an IR blaster. While other OEMs have ditched the IR blaster on their devices, Xiaomi remains the only company that continues to offer this handy sensor on its devices. Even Xiaomi’s cheapest handset in India, the Redmi 4A, features an IR blaster. Using the IR blaster and the bundled Mi Remote app, one can control almost any home appliance near them right from their phone....

India’s move to demonetize and invalidate Rs 500 and 1000 notes was sudden. And it has repercussions that are frankly out of scope for our tech site. But interestingly, this move has thrust upon a uniquely diverse country to pursue an idea – going cashless. Of course, we’re far from actualising it but we’re already seeing street vendors and auto drivers accept Paytm. And that’s what we’re talking about today....

But did you know that the cord-cutting revolution started years ago, way before Netflix streaming was even a thing? First, it was the landline phone. Next, of course, was cable TV. Now, another form of cord-cutting is gaining ground … Read on and learn all about this new cord-cutting movement that’s on the rise. Going wireless Data from the Pew Research Center, the reputable nonprofit organization that has documented the growth of the internet for over 15 years, shows that the number of people who are ditching their home cable internet services for wireless phone data is steadily rising....

Earlier this month, Apple confirmed what many had long accused it of: the company is intentionally slowing down older iPhones due to the performance of their battery degrading. Since then, users have been wondering if other OEMs are also doing something similar with their phones. Ending the anxiety of their customers, Motorola and HTC have confirmed in a statement that they do not slow down their older phones like Apple....

The Huawei P20, along with its two variants, may launch in the North American market after all, even if they will still be skipping the United States. Based on information gathered by Android Central, Huawei is planning on bringing the P20, the P20 Lite, and the P20 Pro to Canada and making all of the devices available on a variety of different wireless carriers in the Great North. According to the report, Huawei will launch the handsets on May 17, and they will be available on Fido, Rogers, Bell, Telus, Virgin Mobile, Koodo, and Videotron....

My wife and I had been debating about whether to adopt a cat. There wasn’t complete agreement. Or any, really. Suddenly, I received an email whose subject line was so promising: “A lifelike robot cat powered by AI, because why not?” Why not, indeed? Everything will soon be robotic, to one extent or another. Even our very selves. Why not see what it’s like to live with a being that is, according to its makers, “a lifelike pet designed to offset loneliness for the elderly and provide companionship for couples, children, and families....

Kidd previously served as president of the 7×24 Exchange of the Carolinas and has received professional training and certification through his involvement with the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Prior to joining Peak 10, Kidd served in the management team of several entrepreneurial, high-growth ventures in software development, banking, and telecommunications. Kidd holds a B.A. degree in Business Economics from Wofford College where he was recognized as a Wofford Scholar....

To be able to focus their equipment in this new area, the tech giant Apple will be preparing a dedicated processor for artificial intelligence, giving it the processing power that it needs. More and more equipment is being prepared to have processors dedicated to specific functions, freeing the main processors to devote to their main functions. The tech giant Apple has already started doing this a few years ago with its co-processors....

In Summary The iQOO Z3 5G is iQOO’s first phone targeted at the mid-segment of the Indian phone market. The phone is the first phone in India to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768 processor. It also comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate display which can adjust as per the content being shown on it. Although priced at a very competitive starting price of Rs 19,990, the iQOO 7 5G will face a fair amount of competition especially from the Poco X3 Pro, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and perhaps even the OnePlus Nord CE....

The leakage of the list of victims listed 43 people associated with the State Department and Defense ministries, health and social services, energy and trade. The employees of the US Embassy in Santiago (Chile) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are also on the list of UCC, along with the main department of the US Navy and the Australian Department of Defence. Earlier last week, analysts said that the ISIS-linked group posted the names of more than 3,500 New Yorkers....

KDE Slimbook is one such device that has been the resultant of collaboration between a Spanish company called Slimbook and the KDE community. The laptop is priced starting at € 729 and one can also opt for an i7 variant which is priced at a €849. Both the laptops are powered by Intel 6th Gen processor and boast of an FHD display sized at 13.3-inch. The graphics part of the computing is taken care by the Intel HD 520 and the laptop is made out of aluminum....

Working from home takes preparation. I put together a comprehensive how-to WFH article that also covers the kids staying home from school. Tap or click here for ways to collaborate with coworkers and use free remote work tools offered by Google, Microsoft, LogMeIn and others. You’ll also find steps to turn on parental controls on Apple, Windows and Chromebooks. The pandemic won’t stop online crime. Hackers, thieves and scammers are still out in full force....

th the Mobile rld Congress show just about a month away, rumors are starting to ramp up, but we might have already seen the biggest leak of all. th Samsung bowing out of M to fine-tune the Galaxy S8 a little longer, the star of this year’s show might very well be the G6, the first purported partial image of the new hset is already in the wild. The Verge has published what appears to be an official product shot of the G6, it looks like it’s going to be a stunner....

The lack of VoLTE on the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note has turned out to be pretty frustrating for potential Reliance Jio customers. The lack of VoLTE means that Vibe K5 Note owners cannot directly make phone calls on the handset without making use of the JioJoin app from Reliance. Lenovo had previously confirmed that it would add VoLTE support on the Vibe K5 Note via a software update in the future....

However, the notch in smartphones has received mixed reviews from users. Some find it incredible, whereas some find it annoying. You may love or hate the gap, but one thing is sure the display notch is here to stay as developers are now coming up with creative ideas to make the phone’s notch look more impressive. Recently, we came across a unique app called ‘Notch Battery Bar‘ on the Google Play Store that turns Notch into a battery indicator....

To give you a background, the FIDO (Fast ID Online) security keys provide protection against automated bots, bulk phishing, and targeted attacks by leveraging the public key cryptography to verify a user’s identity and the URL of the login page. By doing so, it prevents attackers from accessing users’ account, even if they have tricked the users into providing their username and password. On devices based on Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows 10, Google leverages the Chrome browser to communicate with the built-in security key of a user’s Android device, over Bluetooth, using the CTAP2 protocol from FIDO....

Less than two weeks after it first unveiled the Bolt for Sprint in the United States, HTC today announced the international version of the handset: the HTC 10 evo. The Snapdragon 810 powered device comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD SLCD display that is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 and a 3200mAh battery. It also features a unibody metal design that is similar to that of the HTC 10, though it comes with one ace up its sleeve: it is water-resistant....

At the beginning of this month, @evleaks posted a photo of the M8 Ace from HTC. While his tweet did not say anything about the device, rumours started floating around that HTC is planning on releasing a plastic version of its recent flagship — the One (M8) — at a much lower price point to threaten the Samsung Galaxy S5. Now, the folks over at Engadget have received a confirmed tip from one of their reliable sources that the M8 Ace is indeed real and will be coming with a plastic unibody construction....

HTC is currently experiencing a decline and they’re desperately trying everything they can to turn things around. Earlier this month, they introduced a mid-range handset, the Desire 700, that for all intents and purposes is a plastic version of the HTC One, except with horrible specs. What’s worse, they want $470 for it. For that kind of money, you can get a Moto G for you and someone else in your family and still have cash left over to go out for dinner and a movie....

You know that you have a deadline coming up, but you can’t remember what day. Or, you have bills due each month but can’t seem to remember due dates. If this sounds like you, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered. Here are seven apps specifically designed to help the most forgetful people. Google Keep One of the easiest-to-use reminder apps out there. Google Keep is a free app that allows you to set written, photo, and voice reminders....