Samsung announced a 6.3 inch 720p smartphone last week called the Galaxy Mega. You’re probably thinking that’s the most absurd thing you’ve ever heard of, right? Not so according to Engadget, who had a chance to play with the Mega 6.3 at the company’s London “Galaxy S4 World Tour”. They found the device surprisingly comfortable to hold, which is just about the last thing I would expect them to say....
While Verizon Wireless wasn’t all that quick to jump on a software update that would disable Galaxy Note 7s in the wild during the holidays, the Big Red carrier is definitely buckling down now. According to a report from Fortune, there are still “thousands” of Galaxy Note 7 devices out there in the wild, from subscribers that haven’t returned their handsets yet. Verizon has already issued the software update that effectively disables the Galaxy Note 7, but it says many out there have found a way around installing it, and have opted not to....
They are supposed to detect and block any threats that we might run into. But there’s a huge problem with many antivirus programs that you probably aren’t aware of. A recent study shows that most of them don’t work. In fact, some might even cause harm to your device. Is your antivirus program junk? A recent study conducted by AV-Comparatives revealed that most antivirus apps found in the Google Play Store are worthless....
Earlier today on Google+, Vic Gundotra posted a status update mentioning Sundar Pichai, who is currently leading the ChromeOS and Android team at Google, asking if he is also struggling to fall asleep. In the past, Vic Gundtora has always teased major new updates to Google+ via a status update. This time, however, he has tagged Sundar Pichai in his update, strengthening the rumored October 28th date for the unveiling of the new Nexus devices and Android 4....
On April 19, the US regulator said Warrior Trading, based in Great Barrington, Mass., made “misleading and unrealistic claims” to potential customers interested in day trading. Day trading is a stock market tactic involved in selling and purchasing securities, with positions closed before market close. While this speculative activity can be profitable, it may also be riskier than longer-term investments – especially if you don’t do the appropriate research beforehand....
Two days ago, on Saturday, Samsung uploaded a 90 second ad for the GS4 that pretty much went through every new feature of the device. Today it looks like the company forgot to demo a couple of things, namely Easy Mode and Eraser Shot. Starting with Easy Mode, it changes your home screen to something that even grandma can figure out. The feature reminds me of Fujitsu’s Raku Raku phone for Japan’s senior citizens....
Q) What are the full specifications of the Vivo Z1 Pro? A) The full specs of the handset are as follows: Dimensions: 162.4 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm Weight: 204g Display: 6.5-inch, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) punch-hole LCD Display, 2.5D curved glass Chipset: Octa-core Snapdragon 712 chipset clocked at 2.3GHz GPU: Adreno 512 RAM: 6GB Storage: 64GB/128GB, microSD card slot Rear camera: Primary: 16M, f/1.7 aperture, 4K video recording, EIS Secondary: 8MP, f/2....
Constellation is the first Vertu phone which has Dual-SIM functionality, which helps users to switch between two numbers effortlessly. Well, Vertu is known to produce interestingly composed handsets. So, the Constellation is made with the combination of leather finishes, aluminum frame, and an inset ruby established on the side of the phone doubles as a shortcut key to activate Vertu’s 24-hour Concierge service. The phone will be running on Android 6....
Vivo V5 Plus camera specifications Primary front camera with 20MP Sony IMX276 sensor with a size of 1/2.78” sensor size and f/2.0 aperture comprising of 5 pieces of lenses. This, we are told, is co-engineered with Sony to bring out some stunning output. Can shoot up to 1080p videos. Comes with a moonlight flash to provide a soft radiant complexion to the faces in selfies. Secondary front camera with an 8MP sensor that is dedicated to regulating the aperture size that makes it possible for that DSLR like BOKEH portraits....
With the number of vaccinations growing by the day, so are the number of related scams. We’ve seen several examples, including criminals promising early access to the vaccine by paying them money or giving them your personal details in exchange for a spot in line. Tap or click here to see a nasty COVID vaccine scam in action. If you have already received your dose and COVID-19 vaccine card, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a warning for you....
Verizon will finally be jumping on the RCS messaging bandwagon. The carrier will add RCS Chat support for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL on December 6th. Initially, Verizon plans on adding RCS support to only these two devices but it is working on expanding it to other devices. Verizon is among the largest U.S. carriers and it adding RCS support will give the ecosystem a huge boost. However, the limited device support means the rollout is hardly going to have an impact at least initially....
The game, which can be downloaded for free on both Google Play and Apple’s App Store, is aimed at teaching adult audiences to program, through exercises and challenges in the form of visual puzzles, through which anyone can learn the basics of the JavaScript programming language. Learn to program for free from your mobile According to the tech giant Google, Grasshopper – whose name is one honors Grace Hopper, one of the pioneers in the field of computer programming – is the best way to enter the world of programming in a fun way, thanks to the challenges and fast games that will teach players to use JavaScript in real situations....
The Detroit Institute of Arts has built a mobile tour app called min that utilizes the power of Tango to “add AR interactivity information to further enrich your visit.” Visitors to the museum, which includes more than 100 galleries, can stop by the information desk to receive a novo ab 2 o to use while traversing the halls. highlights several exhibits that use Tango to open up new aspects of the works:...
If you have youngsters in your home and you’re considering or are currently using online filtering programs to keep then away from internet porn, listen up! The latest research from Oxford University finds that filters designed to keep kids away from online porn rarely work. “Internet filtering tools are ineffective, and in most cases, were an insignificant factor in whether young people had seen explicit sexual content,” an Oxford study said....
As we can see, the images meet some rumours and give a design similar to the iPhone X, but with a chassis more similar to the line of iPhone SE. After looking with some attention, however, we may perceive a number of details to mistrust truthfulness. The video that appeared in Weibo, placed by a user identified as “Kimmi”, shows an iPhone X type device, unlocked and used in a normal and conventional way before being placed on a table....
There are plenty of places to find great deals on gifts people want to receive. Tap or click here for 5 unique items coffee lovers will love. But you really need to be careful when giving technology as gifts. Not all gadgets are created equal when it comes to protecting the users’ privacy. Keep reading and we’ll show you some products that are great, and others that aren’t. Creepy gifts you should avoid Mozilla recently put out its annual report and shopping guide identifying which tech items are secure and can be trusted, along with others that are not so trustworthy....
There’s no sign of them letting up anytime soon. Many times, crafty crooks will take a version of an old scam and tweak it just enough to make it seem new. That’s actually happening right now. A new twist on an old school phone scam is tricking people all across the country and costing victims tons of money. Costco impersonators searching for victims A California police department put out a scam alert this week....
If there are still no absolute certainties, the first suspicions begin to appear. According to two antivirus companies, the origin of WannaCry may be in North Korea. The information has not yet been fully verified and confirmed, but early reviews from two of the largest antivirus companies revealed they may have found the culprit behind the creation and spread of WannaCry. According to information from Symantec and Kaspersky, the origin of WannaCry may be North Korea....
The Copycat malware was born to take advantage of the naivety of users impersonating known applications without becoming one. This has made it possible to install in millions of devices around the world, in principle posing as an official application but actually another. Once installed on the system, it is able to gain complete control of the device, while its creators take money with canned advertising. The operation of Copycat is simple: it makes a replica of some famous application and distributes it outside of Google Play....
When HTC announced the One way back in February, it stated that the phone will be available on all the major networks in the United States including Verizon. However, the company forgot to mention that the One will actually retail sometime six months down the line on the big red’s network. Yes, the One is finally coming to Verizon’s network on the 22nd day of this month (August 22). Verizon will be selling the 32GB variant of the One for $199 on a two-year contract....
