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WhatsApp on Android gets Call Waiting with new update: Here’s what it means
WhatsApp on Android is now getting the much awaited and useful call waiting feature. The call waiting feature was earlier added to the iOS version of the app, back in November.
New WhatsApp feature finally makes it a real alternative to your phone for voice calls
Call waiting lets you see if someone is trying to reach you while you're on a call, and pick up if it's important.
Apple reveals new Mac Pro (2019) and Pro Display XDR release date as December 10
Via an email to interested users, Apple has confirmed that its latest premium hardware devices will launch in the coming days.
'The Morning Show' is up for multiple Golden Globe awards
Apple TV+ hit "The Morning Show" is up for multiple Golden Globe awards, including best TV series drama.
TikTok To Pay $2 Million To Settle Lawsuit Alleging It Collected And Exposed Children's Data
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $US1.1 ($2) million to settle a proposed class action alleging that the app Musical.ly violated children’s privacy laws by collecting their data and operating the app “in a reckless and unlawful manner for commercial gain.”...
What is VPN Good For And The Top 5 Best VPN Services
Security | What is VPN Good For And The Top 5 Best VPN Services
WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature
WhatsApp for Android now includes a "call waiting" feature that will show users incoming calls while they're on another call.
Here’s what the PS5 controller could look like
Design mock-ups of the DualShock 5 are starting appear.
China reportedly bans foreign technology in its government and public offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
Google Stadia review: This could be big (Update: Three weeks later)
Cloud gaming isn't a new idea. Companies like OnLive (RIP) have been trying to make it work for the better part of a decade. Google's effectively
China Fires Another Salvo as the Trade War Kicks into High Gear – Orders Government Offices to Purge Western Tech
China is planning to purge all public offices of foreign-sourced technology in a policy that has come to light only recently.
Monday Apple Rumors: 2020 iPhone May Sport Larger Battery
Monday's Apple Rumors include one of its TV+ shows getting Golden Globe nominations, FCC approval for the Mac Pro and more.
China with Drastic Measures: Removes all Foreign Computer Technology
China has ordered all foreign computer equipment and software to be removed from government departments and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reported. The government directive will deal a blow to American technology companies companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft and will try to mirror Washington's attempts to restrict the use of Chinese technology as the war between the nations turns into a technological cold war.
How to use Google Drive on iPhone, iPad
Most iOS Files users rely on a range of different storage services, not just iCloud.
Just weeks until WhatsApp will stop working on these phone models
If your model is on the list, which includes iPhone, Android and Nokia devices, you're being urged to change phones if you'd like to keep WhatsApp
Xiaomi Smartphone Patent With Horizontally Sliding Design Leaked
Seems Xiaomi is obssessed with the idea of making a sliding screen Xiaomi smartphone. At least, a new patent shows such an approach.
Php 61 million gets you this special Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign
What kind of Nissan GT-R do you get for Php 61 million? Well wonder no more
European Parliament members ask Apple to reverse its decision on Crimea
Apple's Crimea problem continues to get attention with 15 members of the European Parliament writing to the company. They want it to reconsider its stance on the country appearing as Russian in Apple Maps.
WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android
WhatsApp reportedly extended a call waiting feature to Android devices, a little more than a ...
Apple's first CES appearance in 28 years is all about privacy
It's on a panel, not the show floor.
WhatsApp dark mode: latest beta release gives us another early glimpse
Icons tucked away in the install files offer a tantalizing hint of what the new layout will look like.
Beijing orders Chinese government to dump all Windows PCs by 2022
China replace all Windows PCs for government use for security reasons by 2022 due to a new government directive to "uncouple" for western technology
Nokia dangles mediation carrot in front of Daimler over license dispute
Legal action has been paused in the hopes of reaching some form of resolution.
B&H Green Monday Apple sale takes $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro, Anker accessories from $15, more
B&H has a Green Monday Apple sale with deals on MacBooks, iPads, and more. You can also score notable discounts on Anker accesories at Amazon today.
China tells government offices to remove all foreign computer equipment
China has ordered that all foreign computer equipment and software be removed from government offices and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reports.
Don’t Let China Win the Green Race
America should be leading the way on clean energy, not falling behind.
25 wacky and wonderful tech stocking stuffers under $25
In 2019, we can't recommend a Red Ryder BB Gun (even if we did find one for less than $25 on Amazon). That said, we do have a listing of 25 products sure to be as beloved by your recipients as that Red Ryder was to little Ralphie Parker.
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022
The Chinese government has instructed its offices to phase out technology made outside of China, including hardware and software, by 2022, according to the Financial Times.
Apple Price Target Set At $342 As Analyst Speculates On Apple Glasses In 2020
Cupertino tech giant Apple continues to witness optimism from investors as China's Renaissance Bank sets record price target for stock.
Blockchain Technology And Mobile Apps In 2020
Blockchain technology has the power to revolutionise all corners of tech and the future of blockchain and mobile apps in the future is promising.
Next-Generation Nissan GT-R Rendered, Looks Like a Mid-Engined Supercar
Ah, what a fine C8 Chevrolet Corvette competitor this mid-engined Nissan GT-R would make! Then again, while the GM halo car is as real as they get, even with the $20,000 loss expected on the base $60,000 model, the next-generation Nissan halo car sitting before us comes in the form of a rendering.
Apple May Be Revisiting the iPhone 9 Next Year With the SE 2
The iPhone SE 2 series has been rumoured for a while, but it looks like it may usurp the title of iPhone 9.
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022
The move by Beijing is to increase China's use of domestically made tech, and could affect companies like Dell, HP, and Microsoft.
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple's new Mac Pro will be available starting December 10, according to an email sent to customers. The computer was supposed to launch in the fall.
Apple to launch iPhone 9? I can't wait
The rumored new iPhone SE 2 is rumored to enjoy the name iPhone 9. What could be more perfect?
Tesla’s Cybertruck Might Be Cursed as Second Showing Comes With Another Blunder
Since its launch in November, Tesla’s Cybertruck has managed to divide the automotive world into two big categories. Everyone agrees though that with its completely atypical style, whether you like it or not, the futuristic-looking electric pickup turns heads.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez say company seeking HIV patent extension 'deceitful and immoral'
Trump is urged to block company from holding back drug, Descovy, from the market
Apple's new monster $6,000 Mac Pro is about to ship
Apple says it about to start selling the new Mac Pro, as well as the $5,000 Pro Display XDR and its $999 stand.
25 innovative and cool iPhone accessory gifts for Apple lovers
One of the great things about the iPhone is that, since it’s been a staple smartphone for so long, there is a veritable ton of iPhone accessories for all sorts of budgets. Naturally, you have your high-end wireless headphones, speakers and even charging cases, but there are also straight cases, long-lasting Lightning cables and phone grips for as low as $10.
WhatsApp stops working on millions of old phones this month - see if yours is on the list
WhatsApp is ending support for numerous iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Check to see if your smartphone is impacted by the latest update.
Apple's Ad-Targeting Crackdown Shakes Up Ad Market
Two years ago, Apple launched an aggressive battle against ads that track users across the web. Today executives in the online publishing and advertising industries say that effort has been stunningly effective -- posing a problem for advertisers looking to reach affluent consumers. The Information ...
How Much Foreign Equity Exposure Do Investors Need? (Podcast Transcript)
With U.S. equities outperforming their foreign counterparts by 170% over the past decade, it's not surprising that large numbers of investors continue to fall into the home bias trap.Looking at the hi
WhatsApp ending support for millions of phones later this month
If you're not using a Windows Phone, you'll probably be alright
Apple TV+ gets its first award nomination via 'The Morning Show'
Apple had been hoping that Apple TV+ would rake in some awards, and it's taken just two months to get its first nomination. But it isn't a huge one.
It's coming! The new Mac Pro now has FCC approval
The new Mac Pro is finally, really, absolutely, definitely coming after it appeared on the FCC registry. There's no going back now!
Microsoft Surface Book 3 could come with a radical new design
Microsoft could be planning a radical redesign of the Surface Book 3.
NHS data is a goldmine. It must be saved from big tech
Health datasets play a vital role in medical research. The UK could be losing a valuable public resource, says James Meadway, associate fellow of the Institute for Public Policy Research
AMD and Intel Could Be Screwed By New Chinese Mandate Forbidding Foreign Technology
Following the U.S. ban that prohibited domestic companies from supplying equipment to Huawei back in May, the technological Cold War between the U.S. and China just got a bit more intense now that Beijing has ordered all Chinese government and public-facing offices to replace any equipment featuring foreign components.
Galaxy S11 specs, release date and price: In-the-wild images show chunky camera hump
108MP lens gets spied in the flesh
New battery circuitry could give 2020 iPhones more space for actual battery
Apple's 2020 iPhone might get larger batteries if a claimed change in circuitry can open up additional space inside.
Beijing kicks overseas kit out
China directed all government offices and public institutions to replace non-domestic computer equipment and software ...
Windows 10 v1909: Would Microsoft Deliver More Easy-to-Install Updates Like the November 2019 Update?
Windows 10 Version 1909: Would Microsoft Deliver More Easy-to-Install Service Pack-Like Updates Like the November 2019 Update?
Xiaomi takes on Apple in Japan with Mi Note 10 featuring 108-megapixel camera
The Mi Note 10 will cost approximately $486
New Apple products predictions 2020
We explore the rumours and discuss which new Apple products might appear next, including new iPhones, iPads and Macs and their release dates. Find out what Apple is coming out with in 2020.
‘Universal Lego Sorter’ Uses AI to Recognize Any Lego Brick
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Fortnite on Google Play: Is a 30% cut worth the security benefits?
Opinion: Google says there are no exceptions. Should Epic Games bite the bullet?
Holiday gift guide 2019: iPhones, cases and peripherals
With the holidays just around the corner from Thanksgiving this year, people are already in full swing of trying to figure out what gifts to get their favorite people. If you’re buying for an Apple fan, or someone that enjoys using their iPhone, then this guide will breakdown quite a few great gift options that we think any iPhone user will love to unwrap this holiday season.
£260 Price Crunch on the iPhone X in time for Christmas for today only
In this one day only deal pick up the Apple iPhone X SIM-free at a massively discounted rate in Amazon's last minute Christmas deals promotion.
The 5 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy for 2020
Assuming the economy avoids a protracted slowdown next year, these companies' catalysts could deliver strong gains for investors.
Is 64GB in an iPhone enough? I think so, and I'll tell you why
Apple has been accused of scrimping on storage by continuing to sell a 64GB version of its flagship iPhones. But 64GB is plenty for me, and here's why I think it might be plenty for you, too.
Apple Card’s new Monthly Installments feature may be about to launch
According to Apple's description of the feature in the Wallet app, the launch of the monthly installments option in the United States appears imminent.
WhatsApp block: Chat app will BAN these phones in a matter of weeks
WHATSAPP has been warning users for some time that they will face a block in 2019... and the all-important date when things come to an end is almost upon us. Here are the phone models that will be ditched by the hugely-successful chat app in a few weeks.
Apple Has Added an Interest-Free Way to Buy an iPhone and Pay For It Over Time
A simpler (and cheaper) way to buy?
This is how Xiaomi plans to hide the Mi Mix 4 camera under the screen
This is how Xiaomi plans to hide the Mi Mix 4 camera under the screen, this photos reveal the first details of a patent in which this mechanism appears
The Cyber speaks: What will actually happen in 2020
There are a lot of 2020 cybersecurity predictions. We had a bot do it for us.
Microsoft is killing off the Office apps for Windows 10 Mobile in 2021
In a support document published on Friday, Microsoft announced that it will be ending support for the Office apps on Windows 10 Mobile, but not until 2021, over a year after OS support ends.
TikTok settles child data class-action one day after lawsuit was filed
Firm didn't leave the clock tik-tocking
Brussels asks news groups to describe their data deals with Google
Questionnaire sent to publishers is part of wider competition probe
Here’s how Apple could squeeze bigger batteries into next year’s iPhones
The iPhone 11 series had very impressive battery life, and this could be set to get even better next year thanks to some cleverly rearranged circuitry.
Digital economy's environmental footprint threatens the planet
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Modern society has given significant attention to the promises of the digital economy over the past decade. But it has given little attention to its negative environmental footprint.
Sony Wants to Make Every PS5 Game Multiplayer with Cloud Controller Sharing
So says yet another patent
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020
TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.
Will Apple kill off the Lightning charging port on its iPhones?
First, Apple "killed" headphone jacks in 2016, then Touch ID fingerprint scanning went away in 2017 with the iPhone X. Could the lightning cable be next to go?
For IT pros, adding blockchain skills can pad your paycheck – by a lot
Beefing up on skills around blockchain development, management or engineering can earn techies some big bucks above their current salary.
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020
TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.
Chinese authorities plan to ditch all foreign-made tech by 2023
See how you don't get to like them Apples
More than half of NHS devices are still running Windows 7
And 20 per cent of Trusts have no plans to upgrade
China Orders All Government Offices, Public Companies To Replace Foreign PCs, Software
Beijing retaliates for Huawei blockage
‘Who’s going to make the first move?’: Canada not alone in the Huawei dilemma
Nations around the world seek direction on whether to allow the Chinese company’s equipment into 5G networks
Beijing orders removal of foreign computer equipment from government offices
Measure aims to reduce China’s reliance on foreign technology and counter US tech restrictions.Government offices and public institutions in China have been ordered to replace foreign computers and software within three years, Financial Times reported on Monday (Dec. 9).
Toy Industry 2019: Hot Toys and Competition
The calendar gives 2019 a shorter holiday season than usual, but the hottest toys are still flying off the shelves.
Nissan likely to be fined $22 million by Japan's markets watchdog
Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday. Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo in November last year over allegations of financial misconduct, including understating his salary by around 9.1 billion yen ($84.71 million) over a period of nearly a decade and temporarily transferring pe
China to replace all foreign hardware and software at government and public institutions by 2022
Among several developments in the US-China trade war has been the latter's push to make itself technologically independent of the US semiconductor industry. A major step in this direction is an order passed by the Chinese Communist Party, to push…
My top five shortcuts to use with Apple TV
Here's a collection of shortcuts and automations that I like to use with my Apple TV.
China orders govt offices to remove foreign equipment, software
In the latest salvo to the tech cold war, the Chinese government has ordered all government offices and public institutions to stop using any foreign computer and software equipment, the Financial Times reported, saying all such equipment will have to be removed within three years. The Chinese directive, which could hit companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft, is the first from Beijing to set specific targets limiting China’s use of foreign technology.
Windows 10 Mobile is over: Prepare for final security patches as support ends
No more Windows 10 Mobile security updates after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.
Rosenblatt spews specs for six 'iPhone 12' models while reiterating Sell rating on AAPL shares
Rosenblatt Securities said Monday it believes Apple is working on as many as six different "iPhone 12" models -- including 'Plus' and 'Max' size variants of its 'Pro' series -- but nonetheless reiterated its sell rating on the company's shares, predicting impending share losses in China that won't be helped by a so-called 'iPhone SE 2.'
Don’t rush into bad law: Giving India the data protection law it deserves
The process to develop a data protection law has been slow and opaque, and the rumours coming out of the government are not encouraging that the bill will deliver the privacy protections that Indians need and deserve.
A Framework for Regulating Competition on the Internet
Understanding the differences between platforms and Aggregators is critical when it comes to considering regulation.
25 innovative and cool iPhone accessory gifts for Apple lovers
iPhone accessories can add to the new phone you got for the holidays because they can be both practical and fun. Here are 25 great iPhone gifts.
iPhone 11 GPS all wonky? You're not alone, it seems
It's rare for there to be an iPhone launch without some sort of problem rearing its head. This time, it appears to be GPS-related.
Chinese government offices told to remove foreign computer equipment
The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.
You can get a Lego replica of your house but it doesn't come cheap
But look, so pretty.
How To Break Out Of Apple's Walled Garden
Apple has always been good at keeping people within its own little bubble. The company has strived for an insular ecosystem which can certainly make it tricky for those on the inside looking to break out. But it's by no means impossible....
Tool Illegally Enables Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
A method has been discovered that allows Windows 7 users to bypass eligibility checks and receive Extended Security Updates even if they have not paid for a license.
Xiaomi Mi Watch specs and release date - and now it's got iOS support
Xiaomi has officially revealed the Mi Watch in China – but while we wait for a global release – it looks like its first smartwatch is a serious alternative to Apple and Samsung devices. The Mi Watch becomes the first smartwatch to receive the Mi branding, following the company's popular line of Mi Band fitness…
How to use Apple Music on Xbox One
Access Apple Music streaming on Xbox One via "AirServer" with any iPhone, iPad or other AirPlay-compatible devices.
Government defends R&D law changes
The Coalition will have a second crack at passing R&D reforms in February, but some companies are warning the proposals are insufficient and out of date.
Best Samsung Galaxy Watch apps of 2019: All the top options for your smartwatch
Whether you have the Samsung Galaxy Watch or a Galaxy Watch Active 2, the list of apps for you to download is vast and improving all the time. However, discovering which apps are worth your time can be challenging. And that's why we've done the hard work for you by selecting the best from the…
Apple CEO Tim Cook's pressing the flesh in Japan
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Japan, and he's taking to Twitter to share his time there as me meets developers and Apple Store teams.
China Announces A 3-Year Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products
China Announces A 3-Yr Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products
Free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Can Be Enabled For Anyone With This Bypass Tool
Microsoft is charging between $25 to $200 per workstation (per year) for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs).
Blockchain, A Four-Time Waltz: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Libra & the CBDCs – The Need for a New Balance
We have deliberately chosen to limit our presentation, for pedagogical reasons, to the four fundamental periods represented by the emergence of Bitcoin, Ethereu
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
iPhone XS captures rocket blastoff, proving there's life in the old dog yet
Apple may have moved on to iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, but last year's iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are still very capable camera phones. And this photo of a rocket proves it.
iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S11 may have bigger batteries for the same reason
Samsung and Apple may be able to introduce larger batteries on the next line-up of flagship devices.
10 things in tech you need to know today
Elon Musk won the defamation trial over his 'pedo guy' tweet and TikTok's chief is headed to Washington this week.
Microsoft to kill off support for its Windows 10 Mobile Office apps
Way back in July 2017, Microsoft officially pulled the plug on the Windows Phone, and its focus on Windows 10 Mobile was waning rapidly. The inevitable happened in January this year, when the Redmond firm said free support for all…
WhatsApp for Android already includes call waiting - Gizchina.com
WhatsApp for Android already includes call waiting in its own way with the latest version for Android (v2.19.352) that include calls on hold.