For starters, the headset is improving on the ergonomics and comfort with a soft touch fabric, smaller size, and less weight. All of which means it should, in theory, be more comfortable than the first generation Oculus Quest. Moreover, there are improvements under the hood as well. Facebook is using Qualcomm’s dedicated VR chipset, the Qualcomm XR2 as compared to the Snapdragon 835 on the Oculus Quest. There’s also more RAM, 6GB of it, and more storage in the headset for your apps and games....

“Shed a tear over a puppy rescue video, laugh out loud at the latest viral videos, scream during Blair Witch or feel nostalgic while watching your favorite episode of Community. Watch Together will make you feel together even when you’re not,” wrote the company in its announcement post. Getting started with Watch Together is quite simple. All you have to do is start a Messenger video call or create a Messenger Room....

Now, coming to the deals and offers that both the e-commerce giants will be offering, there are a lot. Flipkart has partnered with over 100 new brands to offer discounts on 10,000+ products in categories ranging from smartphones, home appliances to fashion and furniture. The company will also be offering no-cost EMI facilities and a 10% instant discount for Axis Bank and ICICI Bank customers.

Google Announces Startup School India Initiative The program will cover instructional modules on subjects like shaping an effective product strategy, deep dives on product user value, roadmapping & PRD development, building apps for Next Billion Users in markets like India, driving user acquisition, and more. You can check the complete list of speakers here. Google notes that the startup ecosystem is no longer restricted to Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, or Hyderabad. In fact, the company points out that cities like Jaipur, Indore, and Gorakhpur are gaining momentum and account for almost 50% of recognized startups in the country....

Now Change Risky Passwords on Chrome with Google Assistant It is now said that the ability to change compromised passwords with Google Assistant’s help is now rolling out to a wider audience. The feature was recently spotted by reputable tipster Max Weinbach, who took to Twitter to share a couple of screenshots of it. You can take a look at his tweet attached right below. Google Assistant being able to change breached passwords »»> pic....

Now, for the uninitiated, when you use Google Meet for a video conference with your friends or colleagues, the platform consumes a certain amount of power and data to let you connect with the other participants on the call. However, it becomes kind of dreadful when your device runs out of battery or when you face connectivity issues while on an important call. Citing these concerns, Google introduced the new “Saver Mode” to help users continue their video calls in such situations....

The latest report comes from The Elec and states that Samsung Display, the display-development wing of Samsung, has been ordered to provide ultra-thin glass (UTG) panel (found on the Galaxy Z Fold 2) for the protection of foldable OLED displays by several major companies. These include companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Google. Now, for those unaware, Samsung Display is a primary manufacturer of display panels in the market. Most of the major phone makers acquire Samsung-made display panels for their smartphones and foldable devices....

While the listing seems to confirm a $50 price-tag for the upcoming device, the more interesting aspect is its name, which dropped ‘Android TV‘ in favor of ‘Google TV’. If accurate, this could be somewhat of a confirmation of an earlier report from 9to5Google which claimed that Google is planning to revert the name of its smart TV platform from Android TV to Google TV. — Artem Russakovskii (@ArtemR) September 12, 2020 Whether a renaming does take place or not remains to be seen, but it is worth noting that Android TV started life as Google TV in October 2010....

Search Filters in Gmail for Android The company recently shared an official post on its Workspace forum to announce the search filter options in Gmail for Android. It lets users find relevant emails by using easy-to-access filters. The new search filters include From, Sent to, Date, and Attachment options, and they reside right under the search bar in Gmail on Android devices. So, users can tap any of the options before or after searching for emails in their inbox, much like its desktop counterpart....

Earlier this year, we saw DeepMind create an AI that can beat any human in all of the 57 Atari 2600 games. Nonetheless, that one needed to train itself by watching gameplay videos of the Atari games. However, the team’s latest model, MuZero, is a unique AI algorithm that can play a game and even win it without knowing the rules of it. Pretty cool, right? MuZero can essentially learn the rules of the game while playing it in real-time....

Google Reintroduces the Concept of Simpler Emojis Noto Emojis try to make the over-extensive realism and details in emojis these days simpler. Google says, “By removing as much detail as possible, emoji could be more flexible, representing the idea of something instead of specifically what is in front of you.“ While some are mere “1:1 conversions,” others require some modifications. And, there’s a set of emojis that require a full-blown rework....

The report comes from social media consultant Matt Navarra who tweeted screenshots of the new dark mode prompt on Google Search. It’s unclear just how wide this roll-out is, or if it even is a rollout of any kind. Google does like to A/B test a lot, especially with Search, so this could just be a limited test that the company is running for some users. In fact, Google was testing a similar dark mode for Search on desktop a few months ago....

For the unaware, the Indian government made it mandatory for e-commerce websites to display the country of origin for products sold on their platforms. This was likely in response to the massive anti-China sentiments in the country, and Prime Minister Modi’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. The notices were sent out on Friday by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, and the companies have been given 15 days to issue a response to the notices, failing which, the government will take action against the companies as per the provisions of the Legal Metrology Rules, 2011....

Apparently, Apple receives almost 100,000 new submissions every week for its reviewers to go through. That comes out to almost one new submission every six seconds. That’s a lot. These submissions are reviewed by a team of 500 review experts from around the world, per Apple. Moreover, Apple says it rejected 150,000 apps in the last year alone because they violated the company’s privacy guidelines. The Cupertino giant boasts itself on its strong privacy values, so this claim is definitely one that’s important for Apple’s image....

The company took to Twitter to share when its Nokia smartphones will get the latest Android 11 update. HMD Global also boasted that it has pushed out more than 1000 updates for its phones over the past years. — Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) October 8, 2020 HMD Global will roll out the Android 11 update to a total of 14 smartphones in its portfolio, starting off with the recently launched Nokia 8....

Change Administrator in Windows 11 (2021) We will show you how to change the administrator on your Windows 11 computer in this article. With our guide, you can assign admin privileges to any user on a Windows 11 PC so they can also carry out the same changes that you can. We will also tell you about all important things to remember before granting administrative privileges to a standard user account....

Customize Watch Face on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (2021) The process below will teach you how to change the watch face on your Galaxy Watch 4. However, if you are on the lookout for more customization options or third-party watch faces, use the table below and jump to that section right away. Requirements to Change Watch Face on Galaxy Watch 4 The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has a few requirements before you can go ahead and change the watch face....

How to View CPU Temperature on macOS Before getting started with steps, let’s clear out a couple of fundamental questions! If you just want to jump ahead to the methods for checking CPU temperature on Mac, use the table of contents below to skip ahead. Why Do You Need to Track the CPU Temperature on Your Mac? There are multiple reasons why you may want to keep a track of the CPU temperature on macOS....

Check Activation Status of Windows 11 (2022) Windows 11 Activation Status Messages with Meanings Check Windows 11 Activation Status using Settings Open the Settings app using the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut ‘Win+I’ and click on “Activation” under system settings. You will now see the activation page highlighting the edition of Windows 11 running on your PC. Now, check if the “Activation state” says “Active” with a green checkmark. If that’s the case, you have an activated version of Windows 11 installed on your PC....

Check Your iPad’s Battery Usage The method given below will ensure you learn more about your iPad’s battery usage habits in no time. Moreover, we have also compiled a list of the best tips and tricks you can undertake to ensure the iPad’s health is even better in the future. To jump to those tips, use the table below. Reasons to Check Your iPad’s Battery Usage If your iPad is brand new and you’ve just started using it then there is no reason to check its battery usage....