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Beware of the Dirty Pipe Exploit on Android The Dirty Pipe vulnerability, also called the CVE-2022-0847 (a number assigned to common vulnerabilities), was discovered by Android developer Max Kellerman. He used a Pixel 6 to discover the vulnerability and reported it to Google. The vulnerability originated with Linux 5.8, which was released for Android back in 2020. According to Ars Technica’s Ron Amadeo, the vulnerability affects only brand new Android 12 devices like the Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices....

Cana One: The World’s First Molecular Beverage Printer Cana One uses a single cartridge of flavorings to create over 10,000 customized beverages such as sports drinks, coffee, tea, wine, cocktails, and more. Users can choose the levels of alcohol, caffeine, and sugar to make the perfect drink for themselves. Cana says that the drinks are made with 90% of water with only 10% of flavorings, sugar, and alcohol. It is also revealed that the alcohol and caffeine levels can be put behind a PIN to avoid overuse....

Adware, often considered as dangerous as other malware and virus, can affect your system so badly that ads will be everywhere, from Facebook to websites you visit frequently. Apart from the ad attack, there might be issues that are concerned with privacy of the user. Recently, we’d published a post on top 10 malware removal tools for Windows, in which we showed you some ways to wipe out malware from your Windows PC in single click....

Here’s a Fleeting Thought: Well, No More! Twitter recently announced to remove Fleets from its platform via an official tweet. As per the official statement, the company would remove Fleets starting from August 3. You can check out the tweet attached right below. we’re sorry or you’re welcome — Twitter (@Twitter) July 14, 2021 Now, it is pretty unusual for Twitter to remove a feature that was released to the public just months ago....

Custom Navigation Now on Twitter Blue for Android Twitter recently announced the rollout of the new Custom Navigation feature for Android via the official Twitter Blue handle. So, if you do not like a certain button on the bottom navigation bar in the Twitter app on Android, you can now remove it entirely. You can check out the announcement tweet attached right below. Android, this one is for you—Custom Navigation is now available 🎉— Twitter Blue (@TwitterBlue) June 30, 2022...

Twitter Circle Is In Testing! As per Twitter Safety’s Twitter handle, Twitter will allow you to add up to 150 people to its small “Circle”, so you can choose the people you want to share your tweets with. Some Tweets are for everyone & others are just for people you’ve picked.We’re now testing Twitter Circle, which lets you add up to 150 people who can see your Tweets when you want to share with a smaller crowd....

Motherboard Sizes: Comparing ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Form Factors (2022) In this article, we will explore everything there is to know about motherboard form factors, from looking at the reasons why the particular sizes emerged to what are their assets and liabilities. We will also compare popular motherboard form factors of today, i.e. ATX, M-ATX, and M-ITX boards, to see which one you should buy and for which particular build....

Now, Steam already has a system to censor offensive words and racial slurs in its chat system. However, Valve is adding a new customization option for users to choose what they see in their chats while they play their favorite games. So, the new customization option filters a default list of “strong profanity” and abusive words for “racial, religious, ethnic, and other identifying groups,”. Additionally, players will also be able to choose which kinds of words they want to see in their chats and can add specific words to filter that they do not want to see while gaming....

Vodafone Idea has already updated its app and website to reflect the rebranding. On this occasion, the company has launched a new website, Myvi.in, to serve as a one-stop destination to recharge, view plans, order SIM cards, and more. If you’re an existing Vodafone Idea customer, nothing materially changes to you in terms of user experience. You can continue using the same SIM card and the same number. However, the company encourages customers to install the new Vi app....

Everything You Need to Know About GaN Chargers Here, we have explained the GaN tech and how it’s better than Silicon. After that, you can go through the list below and find the best GaN Charger that you can buy right now. You can also click on the link below to move easily between different segments. What is a GaN Charger? Before talking about GaN Chargers, let me explain what GaN is in the first place....

Everything You Need to Know About Android TV Boxes Here, we have enlisted all the sections that we have covered in this article. You can easily skip to the relevant section by clicking on the link below. Be assured, we have broken down every detail in lucid terms so anyone can understand how the Android TV Box works. What is an Android TV Box and How Does it Work? Android TV Box is a special hardware device that brings smart TV features to your existing TV set....

Everything You Need to Know About TPM & Why Windows 11 Needs It (2021) If you used the free tool that tells you why your PC can’t run Windows 11 and TPM is found to be one of the limitations, this in-depth guide will help you understand the security chip in detail. What is TPM and What Is Its Use? In basic terms, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a hardware chip that’s responsible for protecting your PC from ransomware or any other kind of hacks and malware....

On its official blog, WABetaInfo also shared some more details about the upcoming feature. Apparently, some of the multi-device functionalities of the app are not yet ready, but the most important ones, like syncing chant history, muting your chats, starring/delivering messages etc., are all fully functional. The screenshot below shows the feature in action in an unreleased (and unspecified) Android build, revealing that the app will come with a toggle to enable beta users to opt-in to the new feature....

WhatsApp Testing “Kept Messages” Feature A recent report by WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp is expected to include a new “Kept Messages” option under the Chat Info section of a chat. This will allow the conversion of disappearing messages into normal messages and hence, users will be able to keep them even after disappearing messages have gone. It will be similar to how one can keep a vanishing message on Snapchat by simply saving it....

Seeing Black Screen After Updating to Windows 11? Find Fix Right Here (2022) In this tutorial, we have included 9 different ways to fix the black screen issue arising after a recent Windows 11 update. We have also added solutions in case you are getting a black screen with a cursor on Windows 11 after or before login. Expand the table below and check out the desired solution. 1. Restart Your PC If Windows 11 is showing a black screen after an update or after login, worry not....

Windows 11 Build 22567 Announced: What’s New? Microsoft has announced the latest Windows 11 build 22567 via an official blog post. Starting with the sustainable Windows update part, Microsoft says that the Windows Update system will now prioritize updates in the background only when significant amounts of natural energy sources like solar or wind energy are available. That means if you live in a region with known carbon intensity data, particularly from platforms such as WattTime or electricityMap, the Windows Update will leverage this data to detect a time when there is more clean energy available to check for updates....

Windows 11 on Unsupported Devices Now Has a Watermark According to reports, Microsoft was found to be testing a new “system requirement not met” watermark for Windows 11 running on unsupported hardware last month. Now, the company has started rolling it out to beta testers before releasing it to the stable channel. Following the rollout of the latest Windows 11 update last week, Insiders have confirmed that Windows 11 running on unsupported hardware now shows a new watermark at the bottom-right corner of their screen....

Xiaomi 12X India Launch Soon A report by 91Mobiles suggests that the Xiaomi 12X is confirmed to launch in India soon. This contradicts a previous rumor, which suggested that the phone won’t make it to India. However, we don’t have details on the exact launch date. It is likely to launch in the first half of 2022, though. Apart from this, the source has revealed details on the RAM+storage variants, the possible color options, and the price of the Xiaomi 12X in India....

The Mi KN95 mask arrives with four layers of protection. You have an inner layer and an outer layer of non-woven material that helps filter out bigger particles. The two middle layers are made of melt-blown fabric for bacteria and small particle filtration. The company boasts that the mask offers over 95% Bacterial Filter Efficiency (BFE) and 95% particle filtration efficiency. Do not get scared of these big words. It simply means that the mask is capable of keeping out dust, smog, and bacteria as small as 3 microns....

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2: Specs and Features The Mix Fold 2 boasts a design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and opens like a book. It has a sleek design with a thickness of 5.4mm (when unfolded) and 11.2mm (when folded). Plus, the foldable phone weighs 262 grams. With a mirror metal texture, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 comes in Star Gold and Moon Shadow Black colorways. The phone includes Xiaomi’s own micro water droplet shape hinge, which is 25% smaller than the one on its predecessor....