Along with WWDC20, Apple has also announced the Swift Student Challenge, which is basically a competition of sorts where students can showcase their coding and development skills by creating their own Swift Playground. WWDC is where Apple annually announced its latest operating systems for all its devices – iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. However, only developer/beta versions of all these platforms will be made available initially for developers to test....

At a time when multiple OEMs are calling it quits, Nokia is reportedly planning to bring a Lumia Windows RT tablet. This news follows $900m debacle of Surface RT, which possibly resulted in the removal forced retirement of Steve Ballmer a couple of days back. Earlier this month, Asus announced that it will no longer produce Windows RT devices, which followed the withdrawal of Samsung, HP, Lenovo, and HTC from Windows RT market....

The ASUS BR1100 is available in two models in India, the BR1100C and the BR1100F. Both models have the same build quality and are powered by the same chipset. The BR1100F model has a 360-degree tiltable touchscreen and a stylus. The regular BR1100C has a 180-degree hinge for the screen and does without the touchscreen and stylus, making it more affordable. The device we tested is the ASUS BR1100C....

TRAI hasn’t specified a timeline and is, in fact, asking stakeholders to specify a timeline for holding the spectrum auction. The regulator has taken note of the financial stress facing the industry and did not want to extend the balance sheets of telecom operators even further. To that extent, it has not decided when the auction will be held. However, if past events are any indication, then it is quite likely that the spectrum auction might be held towards the end of 2017 during November or December....

When stacked against boom microphones, which are popular among professionals, lav mics come out on top as more versatile, owing to factors like compact size, portability, and ease of use. If you’re a content creator planning to buy a microphone to record audio for videos, podcasts, etc., a lav mic is an excellent choice. And through this guide, we help you find the perfect lavalier microphone that fits your requirements....

When it comes to audio, BOSE is a name that you simply cannot miss. You may not own one but would’ve mostly experienced one for a temporary period. Sounlink Revolve+, a successor to the Revolve, is what we are going to walk you through today after using it for nearly a month. Did we like it? Do we recommend it? The following lines hold the answers to those questions and more....

In a few words, this tool developed by Google itself is perfectly compatible with Chrome browsers and computers that run on Chrome OS. As long as the platform comes with the browser installed, the Remote Desktop tool will work. Although all operating systems have been deemed compatible, some features are only enabled for newer versions. Speaking of features, here’s what Google offers: How Chrome Remote Desktop works When the Chrome browser is present on a station running any version of Windows, Mac and Linux, the Remote Desktop tool will offer assistance capabilities, while the privileges of full-desktop control will be given only to those with Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10....

Coolbox comes with classic storage and compartments, but features a rugged design and a bunch of features and tools that make it a truly reliable equipment when you need to recharge your smartphone, to put your tablet on a stand and much, much more. Here are its main features and tools that it comes with: Whiteboard Dual handles, wheels, magnetic lid Integrated power bar, internal battery USB ports Bluetooth speakers Clock Bottle opener LED flood light Tablet stand/dock Retractable power cord...

Team Villain from XDA have launched custom ROM for HTC Vision and HTC Desire Z. Custom ROM called SenseGinger, has Sense UI running over Android 2.3 Gingerbread. According to the developers, this custom ROM is a merge of the Huashan leak and the Wildfire S leak. Before trying this custom ROM you are required to know about some of the known issues: Camcorder hangs when pressing record Bluetooth does not work HTC Hub fails to log in The “card” mail widget does not work Landscape mode in Sense is bugged (thanks to HTC for this), I would advice against using this too often Question mark doesn’t work on hardware keyboard...

Okay, that was a lie. But the gist of it is quite true. With our lives becoming more reliant on the interweb, managing online accounts has consequently grown more tedious. Most users either live with a swamped inbox or individually unsubscribe to them which can take numerous hours depending on how active you are. To overcome these complications, we present to you “Deseat.me”. “Deseat.me” allows you to instantly clean up your online presence by wiping up the accounts you don’t feel necessary anymore....

Note: This article is like a help guide for technically challenged who are looking at how to open .Docx files without having the Microsoft Office suite handy. The article was originally written in 2010 and was recently updated for relevancy in 2020. What is a .Docx File? As mentioned earlier, .Docx is a new word format introduced by Microsoft from Office 2007 onwards, which succeeds the hugely popular .Doc format....

Thus, files will be stored at full size, and you can keep them forever, manually delete, or schedule for the Dumpster to be emptied automatically when you want. The free version of Dumpster is supported by ads, and the in-app upgrade to remove will set you back $2.99. However, you should know that you cannot recover any files that were deleted before installing the app. The app has been available for a while on the Play Store, but we’ve only recently caught glimpse of it and I’m sure you’ll find it a worthy addition to your collection of tools and utilities....

To help you better understand what the certification is and how does its presence affects your streaming quality, here’s everything you need to know about the Widevine certification. What is Widevine and how does it work? Widevine is one of the most widely used Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions out there. It was developed by Widevine Technologies in the 90s and later purchased by Google in the year 2010. Widevine supports multiple formats and platforms and is available across most of the smartphones (Android and iOS) in the market....

The feature was initially available only for the US folks on iOS, and slowly being rolled out globally in phases. Live allows one to broadcast without installing a separate app. This will not only help people connect in a better way with their friends and family but also help the brands to broadcast their events. In order to access this feature head over to the “What’s in your mind” option in the Facebook app and select “Go Live....

Fuel Cell Technology: What we Need in Our Devices Every single fuel cell has two electrodes, a positive one and a negative one – an anode and cathode basically. The reactions that take place between the two electrodes are the ones who produce electricity in the end. Hydrogen is the fuel used but for the reactions to occur the cells will also need oxygen. You might remember that Liliputian’s battery is based on this technology, as well....

A discussion on Reddit started around a video containing an interview with one of the cooks at Google’s HQ kitchen. Somewhere in the middle of the video (starts at minute 3), Bernard Faucher, says that there is a 3D printer in Google’s kitchen that makes different types of pasta, according to the needs of the employees. I can imagine already bowls and bowls filled with Android-shaped pasta. 3D food printer at Google’s HQ Burritos Cookie dough Cupcakes Sandwiches...

On the Home, Google offers a swappable lower bottom so you can choose the one that suits your home décor. The device also doubles up as a full-fledged wireless speaker and lets the users access music from various streaming services. Google Assistant has been amusing so far, the contextual approach and the way it links up with the Google Knowledge graph are laudable. It is capable of comprehending queries like “OK Google, Play that Shakira song from Zootopia” and figure out the title of the song all by itself and play the same....

The public toilet locator tool will initially start as pilot project helping Indians located loos in NCR region. The facility will be available via Google Maps and will help one locate public latrines ranging from Sulabh Shauchalayas to public restrooms in places like metro stations, malls, petrol pumps, and hospitals. In a condition of anonymity, a MoUD official told International Business Times India, that the pilot project would be initiated within a fortnight....

What this leaked image confirms is that Google will sell it unlocked and unsubsidized for $530, and that Google will sell it by themselves. Plus, some other very interesting details. When we jumped with joy when those rumors of Nexus one pricing and release date came in, we were wrong. Google is not selling its phone at the cost price. So it is just another Android phone. If you want it subsidized, you’ll have to sign up for a 2 year mandatory contract and pay $180 for the phone via T-mobile....

But then, ah, this is a Pixel. A phone that comes with a G for Google on the back. And one that has never been launched in India at anything below Rs 39,999. That changes everything. Or well, some things at any rate. Kinda sorta. Relatively smart and compact The Pixel range is designed to showcase Android. And while some Pixel devices have turned heads with their appearance, the 4a is unlikely to be one of them....