Do Not Disturb There’s also a new Do Not Disturb toggle on the Android app that pauses calls and text messages when enabled. However, as explained, To set a timer on Do Not Disturb, you will still need to visit the Voice. You can also disable app notifications for text messages to avoid duplicate alerts exclusively in the Android app. And web users are now making calls right in the browser....

WARNING! Do Not Download WhatsApp Gold WhatsApp Gold, one of the most popular and well-known WhatsApp scams, has recently reappeared. However, don’t worry about this scam, as here we will tell you what it is and how to avoid becoming a victim. The well-known WhatsApp Gold scam started to become popular in May 2016, and since then it has been appearing repeatedly over the years. Now the message that promises the arrival of this fake version of the instant messaging application has begun to circulate again, so be careful and do not forget to delete it if you receive it....

This week, the SIGGRAPH conference, the annual gathering of 3D technologists and artists, is welcoming a new phenomenon some say is as big a deal as those breakthroughs in 1993. “This year, I believe, is a special SIGGRAPH, it will probably go down in history as one of the most important SIGGRAPHs, and an inflection point,” said Rev Lebaredian, Nvidia’s vice president of Omniverse and simulation technology, in a press briefing in advance of the conference....

As the story goes, scientists for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer came across an interesting side effect during clinical tests. “The little blue pill” was later approved and marketed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), and has since been prescribed for more than 20 years to tens of millions of men. Here’s a not-so-fun fact. Viagra is also one of the most counterfeited drugs in the world. And if you try to order Viagra online – especially if it’s incredibly cheap – you could be getting fakes filled with potentially toxic chemicals....

Back at Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm introduced its latest high-end chipset — the Snapdragon 801. The chipset is already being used in many upcoming flagship devices including the Galaxy S5 and the Xperia Z2. However, while the Snapdragon 801 on the Galaxy S5 is clocked at 2.5GHz, it runs at 2.3GHz on the Xperia Z2, which is the same as the Snapdragon 800 chipset found inside the Nexus 5 and LG G2....

ACROSS 1 The new Apple Watch has got this sort of SIM for connectivity. Cool, eh? (10) 3 So it was this that helped in the wireless charging on the new iPhones. And it went right on the back too (5) 5 It is not just for looking at. In the new Apple Watch, it also has antennas for connectivity. (7) 7 It is the king of smartwatches and its crown has a touch of this shade now!...

A Samsung device with the model number SM-G750 has been making brief appearances in leaks. The device which was initially believed to be a variant of the Galaxy S5 has now been mentioned to be the Galaxy Mega 2, a successor to last year’s budget phablet. Another report claims that the smartphone carries a 6 inch 720p display, which is highly indicative of what’s to come. The Galaxy Mega was launched in a 5....

Smart Home – Integrating Technology in Our Daily Lives When I search on the web to see the latest developments in technology and the path that it takes, I see not buttons or switches, but clean, wireless panels, with touchscreens or holograms. It seems that glass is the material of the future and the keyword for the future is “smart”. We have started to hear these words already, and in the future, we will hear them more and more: smartphone is a very good example of a smart technology that has been implemented so far....

This is exactly what iVerify does. Must read: I just found my lost AirTag… you’ll never guess where it went iVerify is a brilliant app that gets regular updates to keep the information fresh and up to date. Within days of a new version of iOS being released, the app has been updated with now tips, tricks, and information about that new release. It can be very hard to spot if an iPhone has been hacked, so having a tool installed that keeps an eye out for the telltale signs of intrusion offers piece of mind....

Overall, the transformation lasted no longer than 3 hours, so it takes some time to make a change to the iPhone 5S. Despite this, with the right tools and the perfect case, an iPhone 5S can be turned into an iPhone 7 from outside, so remote to fool almost anyone who sees in someone’s hand. This transformation of the iPhone 5S image still comes with some compromises, namely a decrease in the signal but only 15-20%, not quite fitting-old screen is just so perfect on the body of aesthetically....

According to the CDC, we should still practice social distancing, wearing masks and washing our hands regularly. These safety precautions are important until enough people have received the vaccine and we’ve reached herd immunity. Tap or click here for insider tech tips for scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination. It is nearly impossible to know for sure where the next outbreak will be. Fortunately, a new tool can help. It can predict possible hotspots a week in advance through algorithms and an advanced prediction model....

It’s the first time C++ has over taken Java in the Tiobe index and it’s the first time since 2001 that Java hasn’t been in the top three, according to Paul Jansen, CEO of Tiobe Software, a Dutch software quality testing firm. “The rising popularity of C++ goes at the expense of Java. C++ surpassed Java for the first time in the history of the TIOBE index, which means that Java is at position 4 now,” Jansen notes....

Last year, Motorola surprised everyone when they highlighted the fact that the Moto X 2014 can last for up to 8 additional hours with only 15 mins of charging via its supplied Turbo Charger. Turbo Charging, as Motorola calls it, allows the Moto X to be charged from 0-50% in only around 40 mins, and to 100% in just over 100 minutes. While Motorola calls this feature Turbo Charging, and the charger Turbo Charger, the technology was invented by Qualcomm and is more commonly referred to as Quick Charge 2....

Here, you can choose the operating mode. Normal, which flashes only one color notification light at a time, or Alternating, which cycles through colors, if there are multiple notification lights. Light Flow has a similar feature. But its cycles take about 12 seconds if you’re using the free version and 2.5 seconds for the paid version. You can also configure advanced settings in the menu, such as adjusting LED brightness and redefining colors, via hex code....

But with thousands of tech and IT roles currently available and salary growth showing signs of slowing, jobseekers are in a powerful position to negotiate benefits and perks beyond pay that suit their work-life preferences. “Negotiating benefits outside of a salary is becoming more and more common in today’s job market,” says Alec Rahman-Jones, managing director of recruitment agency Phaidon International. “With the current skills shortage, employers are typically more willing to have discussions and negotiation talks with candidates....

One of the features people like about Chrome is the large assortment of third-party extensions and themes available. Themes are popular among users who want to personalize and alter their browser’s appearance. However, if you’re not careful, some featured themes can lead you to sketchy sites that will do you more harm than good. Whatever you do, don’t fall for these hoaxes! Beware of “free movies” links An assortment of fake “free movie” links are popping up in the official Chrome Web Store, including those of popular films like “Black Panther,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Rampage....

If you’re thinking about using Cash App for any of these purposes, there are a few things you should know. Below, you’ll find an in-depth review of the service, including how it works and how to open an account. As its name would suggest, Cash App is primarily a smartphone app (available on the App Store and Google Play). It’s also accessible through browsers like Chrome and Safari. In many ways, Cash App functions like a traditional bank account....

The Galaxy Note 5 was easily among the most powerful Android smartphones released last year. Beside coming with a powerful internal, which includes an Exynos 7420 chipset and 4GB RAM, the Note 5 also featured a beautiful and premium looking design that have been missing from Samsung devices since all these years. That’s not to say the Note 5 is perfect though. Despite Samsung toning down the bloatware and TouchWiz on the handset, the software is still not optimised properly to take advantage of such a powerful hardware....

If you’re banking via your computer or phone, do it the smart way. It only takes a few minutes. Assume you will be hacked and take these six steps to make sure your money is safe. For extra security, I recommend setting up a Chromebook that’s reserved just for online banking and bill paying. They’re affordable, tough to hack, and super easy to use. Tap or click for my top Chromebook picks....

In Summary When it started out in 2014, the Redmi Note was a single device launched once a year. However, it is now a series, with a number of phones in it. The number of Redmi Notes has been particularly high in the Note 11 series, with five different devices already having been launched. Each has its own particular set of pros and cons. As a result, picking a Redmi Note is no longer an easy decision....