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Google is going to have a busy 2019 if a new report is any indicator, with a variety of new hardware devices joining the family. A new report from Nikkei outlines the plans in place by the Made by Google team, according to information gathered from unnamed sources. First up, a device that is rumored to launch in the spring of 2019 under Verizon’s banner in the United States: the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite....

No matter what mask a robot wears, its end goal is the same: to snatch your money away. They’re shockingly successful. Research from Statista found that Americans lost $19.7 billion to scam calls in 2020. Scammers are using more sophisticated tricks than ever before, so the issue is escalating. Tap or click here to find out why robocalls spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, we found five helpful techniques to help you put an end to robocalls....

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar needs no introduction in India. Sachin Tendulkar and Smartron have joined hands to launch the srt.phone, a phone inspired by the ‘dependability’ of the cricketing legend. Well, the smartphone is available in Titanium Grey color and it is exclusively available on Flipkart. The phone is available in two variant 32/64GB internal. The 32GB variant is priced at Rs 12,999 and the 64GB variant is priced at Rs 13,999....

The Galaxy Note 4 has begun its trek around the globe, and now a regional carrier in the United States has announced that their own variant will be available soon. The regional carrier, U.S. Cellular, has officially announced that pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 4 are now live. The smaller carrier’s option is similar to the other flavors that are showing up in the United States, including the 5.7-inch 2560×1440 Super AMOLED display, a 2....

Although there isn’t any concrete information about what the new smartphone will carry (or its existence itself), the rumor hints at the newer Snapdragon 821 on board and an IPS LCD display in place of AMOLED screen like on the OnePlus 3. Apparently, OnePlus is facing sourcing issues with the AMOLED screens and hence looking at IPS for the OnePlus 3s. We assume they’d possibly go with the same 6GB RAM on the newer variant as well....

In Summary When the Poco brand was launched by Xiaomi in 2018, it was seen by many as a rival to OnePlus. In spite of doing well with the F1, Poco went missing for a while, and when it returned in 2020, it seemed to be focusing on a different segment. However, with the launch of the Poco F3 GT scheduled a day after the OnePlus Nord 2, and both phones sporting similar processors and expected to be priced close to each other, the Poco-OnePlus rivalry is all set to resume...

OnePlus 3T is rumored to come with a Snapdragon 821 processor, Qualcomm said they already tested their new Snapdragon 821 in OnePlus device, while OnePlus itself confirmed the same thing and the teaser are going to be revealed on Nov. 15, Tuesday. Recently, mysterious “OnePlus Pixel” appears on one of the most famous benchmarking website Geekbench. OnePlus Pixel doesn’t appear to be the OnePlus 3T. The device was spotted by PhoneArena....

The same Russian folks have got their hands on the Google Pixel 3 Lite which seemingly comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, unlike both the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. While it carries the same design language on the back (now plastic instead of glass) and textured power button, this is a relatively smaller phone with a 5.56-inch IPS display at 2220×1080 resolution. As with the Pixel 3, there is no notch to be seen, thankfully....

At the beginning there’s a DOS header, which is an MS-DOS compatible executable that always consists of exactly 100 bytes that outputs an error message such as “This program cannot be run in DOS mode.” The error message is displayed if we try to run program on the DOS system. Because the executable must display that text message, there’s a 16-bit DOS program included in the DOS header that actually does just that....

The majority of ALPR devices are mounted on bridges, road signs, and poles near traffic lights or outside public buildings and even patrol vehicles. It seems that the last type of carrier, presumably for its mobility, arouses the most interest and concern among people. Mobile ALPR systems consist of (See Diagram 1): Camera Presently, most of the ALPR systems utilize a dual-channel set – one high-resolution digital and one infrared illuminated camera....

During its annual Technology Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm has officially announced its newest flagship mobile processor. The Snapdragon 855 is the real deal, as it was expected to be this week. Qualcomm has only briefly talked about its potential, not digging into the real breakdowns just yet when it compares to last year’s flagship processor, the Snapdragon 845. We do know the new processor can provide “up to three times the AI performance compared to the previous generation mobile platform”, but we don’t know how it fares when it comes to potentially improved overall performance, efficiency, or battery life....

Did you know that Costco’s “100% satisfaction guarantee” statement can actually be taken at face value? You can bring back anything from a dead plant to partially eaten food! Tap or click to hear Kim tell you all about it. Not every company makes it easy to return stuff. Policies vary from one online retailer to the next, and it’s important to know your rights as a customer. Read this before you make your next online purchase Online shopping has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic and with that comes more returns and exchanges....

Xiaomi today launched its cheapest handset till date in India: the Redmi 5A. With a starting price tag of Rs 4,999, the Redmi 5A is meant for the lower end of the budget smartphone segment in India. Xiaomi is heavily promoting the Redmi 5A as a smartphone designed for India. Like with other Xiaomi smartphones launched recently in India, the Redmi 5A will also be assembled in India. Xiaomi is targeting the handset for first-time smartphone owners who are looking to upgrade from a feature phone....

I’ve been a fan of phones with metallic frames and exteriors for over a decade now and the Huawei Ascend P6 has so much of it that, as on the HTC One, you’ll wonder where the radio antennae are. As it turns out, they’re in the top edge (literally) and under the bottom (plastic) bevel, but everything about the P6 screams sleek and unobtrusive. Huawei is becoming a household name, of course, at first in the Western world as a maker of strictly budget smartphones and then (with devices like the G300 and Y300) starting to make inroads into the low and mid range....

This is precisely the kind of situation scammers live for: There’s a hot new game that millions of people can’t get on their phones are desperate to play, so they push out As disguised as ported versions of the game. Instead, the only thing they’ll play on your phone is ransomware malware. The impact on you at home: There doesn’t have to be any if you’re vigilant. You’re going to see loads of links for fake versions of Super Mario Run on message boards unscrupulous websites, but don’t give in to them....

Google has been facing the heat in recent times due to the ever-increasing popularity and growth of Facebook. Though Google has always maintained that Facebook is not in direct competition with them, it was apparent that they would try doing something to get a step ahead. The recent tweet from the Digg founder, Kevin Rose adds fuel to this rumor. Notice the words – huge rumor, but Kevin is not someone who would simply stir up a hornets’ nest without an ounce of stuff in it....

Smart devices have revolutionized how we live and tackle everyday tasks, making them a popular choice for homeowners who want some help around the house. You can set smart lights to come on at certain times of the day, use a smart speaker to keep track of your schedule, or even use a smart mug to keep your coffee hot — all without lifting a finger. You can even make your home safer with a few smart devices....

The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom was unveiled just this morning with a hybrid design that marries a point-and-shoot camera with a smartphone. It features a 20.7MP camera with 10x optical zoom, along with downgraded specs compared to most current flagships. Below are a few hands-on pictures and videos of the device, along with all the details that they revealed to us. First up is Samsung’s official introduction video for the Galaxy K Zoom, which starts by focusing on the camera aspect while rotating the phone in all angles to showcase the protruding element that houses the optical zoom....

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is a huge competition going on between Blackberry Priv and Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Let me clear you one thing that these two phones shares many similarities and the price rate is almost same. But if you are a Samsung lover then you must select the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 over Blackberry Priv. In the other hand if you are a Blackberry lover you will try Blackberry Priv but there is something that differs in both the smartphones....

One useful update involves typing a contact’s name into the the home screen search bar. For some, doing so will now provide icons to instantly call, text, or email that individual. A + user shared a screenshot of the new discovery: I haven’t seen this appear yet on a couple of different Android devices as of Monday (a Galaxy S7 ge Nexus 7), so it could be an A/B test or just slowly rolling out to everyone....