Xiaomi’s former sub-brand Redmi will unveil the Note 9 series tomorrow, and we expect to see three smartphones – the vanilla Note 9, a Pro model, and a Max variant. The Note 9 and Note 9 Pro recently passed through Geekbench, revealing their key specs in the process. And today we are looking at a…
Cellular is the best connectivity technology for smart street-lighting in cities, reckons Netherlands based lighting company Signify. The rise of ultra narrowband (UNB) for outdoor smart lighting in cities, popularized by UK rival Telensa, will not cut it, the company has said. Proprietary UNB-based technologies, also deployed by utility companies for smart metering, work fine…
I’ve seen some weird stuff in my day, but I have to admit — I was not expecting the 2020 US Presidential election to deliver me a platformer game. But someone has apparently made just such a thing, and, bizarre controls aside, it’s actually kind of fun. The game in question is called “Super Bernie…
Microsoft today announced that it has successfully disrupted the botnet network of the Necurs malware, which has infected more than 9 million computers globally, and also hijacked the majority of its infrastructure. The latest botnet takedown was the result of a coordinated operation involving international police and private tech companies across 35 countries. The operation…
The Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED’s build quality is great. It has a very solid body that has no flex and the buttons have a very clicky and satisfying feel. There are grips on both sides of the mouse and the thumb rest is very comfortable. However, just like the wired version, there’s a small wobble sound…
Safety is everything to ridesharing services. If they can’t keep their passengers safe, and fail to take measures to improve personal security, few people will want to use such offerings. With that in mind, Uber is beginning to roll out a new feature that lets riders quietly text 911 if a dangerous or scary situation…
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The Chromecast is one of the most successful streaming devices since its launch back in 2013. It was a cheap way for people to stream content directly to their TVs without the need to purchase a smart TV. Thanks go a new report, were learning that Google might finally change up the way we use…
An IoT sensor platform has helped a team of geologists from York University in Canada and the University of Zurich in Switzerland to monitor the stability of the terrain over the tomb of the 18th dynasty of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. The Valley of the Kings, an ancient necropolis where…
The developers of Quibi now in the middle of a legal battle on the cusp of the app’s launch. Supposedly their signature “Turnstyle” technology is based on a patent from media company Eko — or at least that’s the basis of the latter’s infringement lawsuit. One of Quibi‘s claims to fame is that its shortform…
