Technology
WhatsApp's New 'Status' Tab is Under Testing
As the name suggests, this addition allows users to share a photo or video status with their WhatsApp contacts. In the new " Status " feature, users will be able to upload photographs like in Snapchat and Instagram . However, on an interesting note, this feature is being integrated into the " Status " tab on WhatsApp , pretty much like how we can see in this image given below. [Full Article...]
WhatsApp To Get Snapchat-like 'Status' Feature, One Tap Photo & Video Sharing
The Status feature will allow the users to share their photos and videos with all the contacts or with selected people from the WhatsApp contacts list. After choosing which image or video to post, users can then customize them by doodling or adding text, and can also add a caption to the Status post. [Full Article...]
Samsung S8 to offer digital assistant service
Samsung says its digital assistant will be differentiated from other similar ones. Past and current Samsungphones offer a voice assistant service called "S Voice " developed internally, but the feature did not gain muchtraction. Samsung is notoriously known for one of the slowest OEMs to release major firmware updates since the company has so many phones, and the phones have so many software modi... [Full Article...]
Windows Version of Infinite Warfare Doesn't Connect to Steam
Is Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered an Xbox Play Anywhere title? Activision in its infinite wisdom has completely neutered the PC version of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare , where the game will not work between Windows Store and Steam - yeah, so if you buy it on the Windows Store you can not play with your friends who purchased it through Ste... [Full Article...]
On heels of smartphone fiasco, Samsung recalls 2.8 million washing machines
In a press statement , Samsung said that it will offer affected customers the option of a free unit fix , along with a one-year warranty extension, a rebate to buy a new washer from Samsung or other brands, or receive a full refund . [Full Article...]
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook exchange blocks
With the juicy Thunder vs. Warriors matchup Thursday night, the obvious storyline is how Durant left Oklahoma City to create a super team at Golden State. "It's their whole team we have to prepare for". Durant, meanwhile, has attempted to downplay the showdown heading into the game, much as Russell Westbrook has this week . [Full Article...]
James Cameron Still Pushing Hard for 3D with the Next Avatar Movie
He said: "I'm going to push. I want to get rid of that stuff and you can do it through high frame rates", Cameron further explained. Maybe he will. Right now, though, just getting a second Avatar film made has taken its fair share of time. [Full Article...]
Samsung To Ramp Up US Mobile Chip Production With $1 Billion Investment
Mayor Steve Adler said Samsung officials discussed their plans with him while he visited with them in Korea. Initially, that plant was opened for the creation of NAND flash chips, but it now looks like it will increasingly focus on processors as well. [Full Article...]
Is the new Macbook Pro a massive disappointment? Head-to-Head
IF YOU'RE AS PISSED OFF as we are about the prices of Apple's new MacBook Pros you may want to hold off on upgrading until next year. Now due to the price drop, a 512GB storage upgrade costs $200 to $300 more, while the 1TB model costs somewhere between $600 and $700. [Full Article...]
Analysts Advise About VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW)
Jefferies Group restated a buy rating and set a $83.00 price target on shares of VMware in a research note on Wednesday, July 6th. According to a research note published on Aug 30, 2016, analysts at SunTrust have upped their rating on the company stock from Neutral to Buy. [Full Article...]
Uber takes its app down new road with redesign
And yes, there will be increased fare transparency, meaning you'll know the cost of your trip, down to the penny, before you book it. Instead, the app defaults to the type of service you use most frequently, but you can swipe over for more options. [Full Article...]
12 percent of Illinois voters have cast ballots
However, there's some good news for Republicans: As more ballots are counted, the size of the Democratic lead is shrinking - with the party's advantage remaining at about 24,000 votes for the past week. Ascension Parish Clerk of Court Bridget Hanna said that about 11,500 people had appeared in person for early voting by 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, just a few hours before the deadline. [Full Article...]
October US Sales Fall as Auto Boom Slows
A complete picture for the month wasn't available because some companies were still tallying results. The automaker, in a statement, said the fire in an electrical substation caused Ford to lose power, as well as Ford Credit office buildings and a data center that dealers use to report sales. [Full Article...]
Company Offers Swap for Note 7; Huge Discounts Given? Specs & Features [RUMORS]
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Samsung's popular Galaxy S7 edge will be available in gorgeous Blue Coral before the end of 2016. Also, the three devices in question are also prone to getting the Android 7.0 firmware in the last quarter of this year, meaning that Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7 users might get an unexpected Christmas gift. [Full Article...]
Motorola to unveil new Moto M, Lenovo phone this November 8
The phone in question, the alleged Moto M, is said to be a mid-level offering meant to act as a connecting link between the Moto G4 Plus and the Moto Z Play. On the software front, the smartphone ran on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The launch, which judging by the images posted today will be the first Moto/Lenovo phone with a rear fingerprint sensor, is expected on November 8. [Full Article...]
Joey Kramer Doesn't Want To Be Included In Aerosmith's "Political Banter"
And they didn't fly away from here. The Obama meeting was posted on Aerosmith's Twitter account Friday, but on Saturday night, Kramer retweeted the photo with the message , "This is not representative of Aerosmith ". "But this was the first time I've ever met a president, a seated president; it was pretty flipped out - and it was definitely worth the wait". 'It was one of those things wher... [Full Article...]
Google improving Play Store fraud detection and filtering
Check out Google's Developer Support Resources for more information. Google has announced it's rolling out a new detection and filtering system on the Play Store to crack down on those developers who use illegitimate means to boost their apps' rankings in the store's top charts. [Full Article...]
Apple raises prices in Britain due to pound's drop
As per Apple's site , both 13-inch MacBook Pro 2016 models can be boosted up and be configured to a more powerful processor . The trackpad is twice the size as compared to the previous Apple MacBook Pro that we have seen. Processing Power and Memory: The high-end 15-inch model of MacBook Pro is powered by a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor along with AMD Radeon Pro graphics which ... [Full Article...]
Brady throws 4 TDs in Patriots 41-25 win over Buffalo Bills
The 27-year-old tight end set the new franchise record when he caught a pass late in the second quarter vs. Buffalo on Sunday and ran free for a 53-yard touchdown. It was Gronkowski's 69th career touchdown reception, setting a Patriots record. McCoy has not practiced all week due to a hamstring injury. The Patriots haven't thrown an interception this season , and they are the only team that c... [Full Article...]
Pakistan win toss and bat in Sharjah Test
Jason Holder's men might not have the same level of experience as their opponent, but have fought gallantly in both Tests by extending the matches to the fifth and final days with stubborn batting. We have won two Tests but there were hardly any fans. Unlike, Australia and England, West Indies have shown great resistance, and they have not been an easy meal for Pakistan . [Full Article...]