WhatsApp Usernames May Let You Keep Your Phone Number Private

WhatsApp appears to have a username feature in the works that could potentially provide people on the messaging service with an additional layer of privacy. As things stand, if someone wants to add you as a WhatsApp contact, you’re required to share your phone number with them, even if they add you via the QR […]

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Xiaomi Civi 3 unveiled with Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset and dual 32MP selfie cameras

As expected, the Xiaomi Civi 3 is now official in China and it brings the first Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset which features the same basic specs as the regular Dimensity 8200 but with customization to the image signal processing (ISP) by Xiaomi and MediaTek. As with past Civi model phones, Civi 3 focuses on the […]

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Windows 12 and Qualcomm Oryon processors will not support Arm32 apps

What you need to know Arm32 apps will not be supported by Windows 12 or Qualcomm’s upcoming Oryon processors. Microsoft shared the fact during Build 2023 and noted in a support document that “support for 32-bit Arm versions of applications will be removed in a future release of Windows 11.” Many Arm-based applications have been […]

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Google’s Pixel Fold sold out, and the phone is not even out yet

Google announced its first foldable phone inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold series at I/O earlier this month. And while Pixel Fold pre-orders are still open ahead of the phone’s official June 27 release, Google’s online store in the USA already appears to be out of stock. In theory, this means Pixel Fold customers in […]

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Xbox & PC Game Pass best kept secrets: 10 games you need to play

Since launching back in 2017, Xbox Game Pass has provided gamers with an ever-changing catalog of games to sieve through and play at their disposal. These games have ranged from incredible AAA experiences to smaller indie titles that you perhaps wouldn’t have thought to pick up — had it not been for Game Pass.   […]

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Huawei Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro pre-orders start on June 8, sale begins two leeks later

Huawei introduced the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro with eSIM support on May 9 during the global unveiling of the P60 Pro flagship and the Mate X3 foldable. Company officials did not reveal any details about the availability of the wearables then, but now we have the official information. Huawei will begin the pre-order […]

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Nreal changes name to Xreal, launches new Spatial Display and screen casting gadget

Today almost everyone interacts with the digital world through the 2D display of their smartphone or computer. But the future may be a lot more immersive with head-mounted displays that look a lot like ordinary sunglasses. Nreal, the current leader in the AR segment, believes that is the way forward and is launching a pair […]

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My favorite Microsoft Edge feature may ship as soon as next month

What you need to know Microsoft began testing the option to detach the Edge Sidebar from the browser earlier this year. When detached, the Sidebar persists on your desktop, giving you access to any sites or tools you’ve pinned even when Edge is closed. The Microsoft 365 Roadmap details the feature and states that it […]

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Leaks say Motorola Razr 40 Ultra in Europe might be overpriced

While Samsung is preparing the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for an alleged announcement in late July, Motorola is trying to get a head start and intends to reveal its new foldable flip phone, the Razr 40 Ultra, on June 1. The phone will compete with Samsung’s Z Flip series in many markets, including Europe, where […]

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Galaxy Books with Windows 11 to get RAR file support, easier force-closing apps

Microsoft has revealed some more Windows 11 features that will be released later this year. All these features will be available to Galaxy Book series laptops running Windows 11. Some of the new features include built-in support for RAR files, an easier way to force-close apps that are stuck, and an easier way to view […]

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CR: Global smartwatch market declines by 1.5% in Q1 2023

Global smartwatch shipments declined by 1.5% during the January – March months of 2023 marking the second consecutive quarter of negative growth in the segment. As per the Counterpoint Reaserch report, major players such as Apple, Samsung and Huawei all saw negative shipment volumes in Q1 2023 driven by lower demand for tech products amid […]

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How to apply Group Policy settings to specific users on Windows 11

On Windows 11 (similar to previous versions), the Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides an interface to allow administrators (and power users) to manage every Group Policy Object (GPO) on the local computer. It enables you to configure and customize system settings and control user accounts, security, and […]

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You’re Allergic to the Modern World

It is allergy season once again. If you are one of the 81 million Americans with hay fever, spring is a mixed blessing. Yes, the days are longer, but they are accompanied by itchy eyes, runny noses, and an endless hunt for antihistamines. On days when the pollen count is highest, seasonal allergies are like an […]

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TicWatch Pro 5 with 80-hour battery life is here to challenge Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the most premium and feature-rich Wear OS smartwatch that you can buy today. But a new high-end Wear OS-based smartwatch is coming to challenge the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The TicWatch Pro 5 has been unveiled with a price tag of $349, and it is the first Wear OS […]

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Galaxy A02s gets May 2023 update, catching up with newer phones

Although there are signs of Samsung preparing the June update for the Galaxy S23 series, the company also has more catching up to do for lower-ranked Galaxy phones, and the May 2023 update keeps expanding to more models. The Galaxy A02s (SM-A207F) is the latest low-cost Samsung phone to receive the May 2023 update. It’s […]

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Samsung starts testing Galaxy S23 FE European firmware

Samsung has reportedly begun testing the Galaxy S23 FE European firmware. This is a firm prerequisite to launching the phone, but it’s worth noting that so far Samsung is allegedly testing only the EU firmware, not the US and South Korean versions. The report continues to say that the Galaxy S23 FE will take a […]

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The Trillion-Dollar Auction to Save the World

Seagrass is the “ugly duckling of conservation,” Carlos Duarte says. He calculated that the plant may put away carbon at 10 times the rate of a mature rainforest. Duarte sees the project in the Bahamas as a blueprint (pun intended, he says) for a much grander idea that has animated his work for the past […]

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Former Apple Engineer’s Mimestream Gmail Client for Mac Gets Official Launch, Free Beta Access to End Tomorrow

Mimestream, the Gmail client for macOS founded by former Apple Mail engineer Neil Jhaveri, this week ended more than two years of beta development with the official release of Mimestream 1.0. As a native app written in Swift and designed with AppKit and SwiftUI for a clean, stock appearance, Mimestream’s UI will be familiar to […]

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