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WhatsApp braced for its biggest change in years but this upgrade comes with a warning
WhatsApp looks set to launch a big update soon and it will finally fix one of the biggest irritations of the popular chat app. As spotted by the ever-reliable team at WABetaInfo, it appears that the Facebook-owned chat app has begun testing a feature called "Linked Devices". As the name suggests, this will allow WhatsApp's two billion users to add more than one device to their accounts ... Read more
2020-08-11 02:46:57
watchOS 7 public beta is out now – here's what's it brings to your Apple Watch
After being announced at Apple’s WWDC 2020 event in June, watchOS 7 is finally available – or, at least, a public beta of it is anyway. This follows a developer beta which has been available for a while, but the public beta is easier to get and is actually designed for general users (albeit those who can put up with a few bugs and non-final software). Thankfully, you won't need to pay into the Ap ... Read more
2020-08-11 02:44:09
Windows 10 update means copy-and-paste will never be the same again
Microsoft may be planning to release Windows 10X in the spring of 2021 but some of the new operating system's features could be coming to Windows 10 sooner than that including a new panel that completely changes how copying and pasting works. As reported by Windows Latest, in Windows 10 Build 20185 the software giant has added a new panel that allows users to insert emojis, GIFs and even content ... Read more
2020-08-11 02:44:09
The headphones that even a DJ can't break?
Before the pandemic hit Anne Frankenstein would be DJ-ing in bars or clubs most Friday and Saturday nights. She laughs when asked if she misses it: "Not really, I kind of prefer the quiet life. I think I was playing a few too many gigs before lockdown. It's been nice to just enjoy music at my own pace." Fortunately for Anne she has a day job - her mid-morning show on Jazz FM. As well ... Read more
2020-08-10 20:58:20
Brydge releases new line of ‘Designed for Surface’ keyboards and accessories
On August 17th, Brydge will begin selling a new lineup of Surface accessories that have the “Designed for Surface” badge, meaning that they were made in collaboration with Microsoft. The lineup includes keyboards for the Surface Pro and Surface Go, but the most intriguing product in the group is the $99.99 W-Touch standalone trackpad. It’s apparently the first standalone wireless trackpad made for ... Read more
2020-08-10 02:47:29
5 MUST-HAVE TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR LINUX ON YOUR CHROMEBOOK
We’ve spent a lot of time over the past week exploring what is possible on Chrome OS. Thanks to some updates to the Linux container, we’ve installed Windows 10 and a variety of Linux flavors. I love tinkering with Chrome OS to see how far I can push the maturing ecosystem but today, we’re going to focus on what the Linux container is currently designed to do. That, of course, it to run the Debian ... Read more
2020-08-10 02:47:29
HUAWEI GAMING DISPLAY TO USE A 240HZ REFRESH RATE & MINI LED PARTITION BACKLIGHT
Chinese manufacturing giant, Huawei, has a lot of issues on its hands right now. However, this is not stopping the company from developing and releasing new products. Earlier, there were reports that Huawei Display is coming soon. According to reports, this display will include low-end, mid-end, and high-end models. In addition, a recent Weibo report claims that one of the three displays that Huaw ... Read more
2020-08-10 02:41:15
New Apple Leak Reveals iPhone 12 Design Shock
iPhone 12 surprises keep coming (both good news, bad news and unexpected twists), but now we know perhaps the biggest problem with Apple’s new iPhones. Mysterious industry insider ‘Mr White’ has continued his impressive track record leaking Apple hardware, by revealing the chassis for the coming iPhone 12. While this confirms the range’s move to a more angular new design, he also confirms Face I ... Read more
2020-08-10 02:41:15
TikTok threatens legal action against Trump US ban
TikTok is threatening legal action against the US after Donald Trump ordered firms to stop doing business with the Chinese app within 45 days. The company said it was "shocked" by an executive order from the US President outlining the ban. TikTok said it would "pursue all remedies available" to "ensure the rule of law is not discarded". Mr Trump issued a similar or ... Read more
2020-08-09 20:50:43
What is Tencent?
Based in Shenzhen and founded in 1998, the Chinese company Tencent enjoys huge popularity - and profits - in China. Its cute penguin symbol is as familiar to Chinese children as the McDonalds "golden arches" logo is to children in the West, says the BBC's China media analyst Kerry Allen. "Tencent is thought of as so much more than just a Chinese company in China - it has gained a ... Read more
2020-08-07 20:47:24