Microsoft fans will surely get excited about the company’s new feature that will allow them to turn even their old laptops into an Xbox Series X console. This can be made possible using the company’s latest Xbox Cloud Gaming feature. (Photo : Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)A view of the new Microsoft Surface Laptop following a Microsoft launch event, May 2, 2017 in New York City. The Windows 10 S operating system is geared toward the education market and is Microsoft’s answer to Google’s Chrome OS. Aside from this, Microsoft also claimed that various Xbox Game Pass titles will be…
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(Photo : GettlyImages/ Sean Gallup ) Facebook smartwatch Facebook is planning to debut its first-ever smartwatch next summer. The smartwatch will feature a display with two cameras that can be detached from the wrist, and it lets users take pictures and videos that can be shared on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook’s First Smartwatch According to The Verge, a camera on the front of the smartwatch exists for video calling, while the camera on the back can be used for taking pictures and videos when detached from the stainless steel frame. Facebook is teaming up with other companies to develop accessories for…
Apple’s new health features will be available for anyone with an iPhone. But two of the tools announced at WWDC 2021, walking steadiness and the ability to share health data with family members, could be particularly useful for older adults. People who work with older adults are excited that a company like Apple is interested in tech that could be used for this group. Experts have spent years frustrated that companies don’t design products to meet the needs of that demographic. There have been a few attempts to introduce new tools, but none got much traction, says Richard Schulz, a…
OnePlus 9 Pro fans are understandably raving about their flagship Android phone because it’s an amazing piece of tech. If you’re considering buying it, then it’s going to feel good because you won’t go wrong. But what if you had another equally great choice? That’s where the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in, and where this edition of Gadget Battle begins. We’ll be taking a look at two top-of-the-line Android phones to see which one you should get. As always, each individual phone’s qualities will be separated into different categories. So let’s get started! OnePlus 9 Pro Vs. Samsung Galaxy…
Leaders at the G7 Summit in UK will call for a new transparent investigation by the World Health Organization (WHO) into the origins of the Coronavirus while pledging one billion doses of vaccines for countries around the world, according to a leaked draft communiqué for the meeting. The leaders of the G7 states – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US – will gather in the British seaside resort of Cornwall during June 11-13 for the summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was invited by the UK as a special guest but dropped plans to travel to…
El Salvador’s congress approved a law this week requiring businesses to accept Bitcoin in exchange for goods and services. Bloomberg | PUBLISHED ON JUN 10, 2021 08:40 PM IST El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender may imply a series of risks and regulatory challenges, International Monetary Fund spokesman Gerry Rice said Thursday.“Adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender raises a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues that require very careful analysis so we are following developments closely and will continue our consultation with authorities,” Rice said, speaking in Washington. “Crypto assets can pose significant risks and effective regulatory…
(Photo : GettlyImages/ Stephen Lam) iCloud Apple Apple iCloud Plus is the latest privacy feature of Apple. The company has spent time creating stricter user privacy guidelines. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has stated that their users’ privacy is a fundamental human right, and the company has based multiple ad campaigns around its privacy promises. It has had high profile court battles to keep the users’ devices private and secure. Apple iCloud Plus Subscription Apple promises that its products will protect the user’s privacy. Now, this promise has changed subtly in the wake of this week’s iCloud Plus announcement, which for the…
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) on Thursday said that the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine showed an efficacy of 94.3%, based on the data from the health ministry of the Kingdom of Bahrain.“An efficacy study was conducted in Bahrain in accordance with WHO guidelines involving more than 5,000 subjects. Overall efficacy beyond 14 days after administering the second dose was estimated at 94.3%. Analysis is based on the data collected between February and early May 2021,” the RDIF said in a statement, released on Thursday. “Sputnik V continues to play an important role in the Kingdom’s ongoing and successful vaccination…
Urian B., Tech Times 10 June 2021, 10:06 am (Photo : Screenshot From Pexels Official Website) Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 8GB Variant Confirmed | Android 11, Snapdragon 888, 4,500mAh and More Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 8GB confirmed! Last month, the other 6GB RAM variant of the popular Samsung Galaxy S21 FE suddenly popped up on Geekbench which essentially confirmed the model. However, people were waiting for something a little more powerful than an 8GB RAM model. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 8GB Variant Confirmed Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 8GB model has been confirmed as the device appeared on Geekbench. The…
Urian B., Tech Times 10 June 2021, 09:06 am (Photo : Screenshot From Amazon Official Website) Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Restock ‘Fail’ | GPU Price Still Higher than Retail Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT gaming restock has revealed the GPU price to be higher than that of the original SRP. Due to the massive influx of scalpers and cryptocurrency miners, there has been a huge problem when it comes to GPU stock and prices. AMD GPU Restock Price Generally, there has been a huge increase in prices of GPUs with lower powered GPUs costing almost…