QR Codes are here to stay. So is the tracking they allow
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Billionaire Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket
Van Horn (TIP): Jeff Bezos blasted into space on Tuesday, July 20, on his rocket company's first flight with people…
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YouTube adds money-making feature to attract creators
YouTube has launched a new way for video creators to earn money from fans through a feature called Super Thanks,…
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Pegasus: How to find out if your phone was infected with spyware
Pegasus spyware is once again at the center of a major controversy after a two-year hiatus. Global reports have shown…
Read MoreMicrosoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, says US
The Biden administration has blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands…
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Rare ‘teardrop’ star and its invisible partner are doomed to explode in a massive supernova
Astronomers have made the rare sighting of two stars spiraling to their doom by spotting the tell-tale signs of a…
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Apple working on camera tech to reduce iPhone bump
San Francisco (TIP): Apple is continuing to develop technology for a folded camera system that could reduce the bulkiness of…
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Twitter is getting rid of disappearing fleets
Twitter has said that it's planning to shut down fleets, a way for users to share texts, photos and video…
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Google ends unlimited group video calling for free accounts
Google has quietly ended the unlimited group video calls facility for free accounts on its video calling app Meet, and…
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This funny bug can disable Wi-Fi on iPhones
A security researcher has discovered a funny bug that can completely disable your iPhone's ability to connect to Wi-Fi. Carl…
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Chinese researchers want to send over 20 rockets to deflect asteroids
Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid -…
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Microsoft issues emergency update for PrintNightmare security flaw
Microsoft has released security updates for Windows users to patch a security flaw impacting the Windows Print Spooler service. The…
Read MoreApple Watch credited with saving woman’s life in US: Report
The Apple Watch has again been credited with helping to detect a user's potentially life-threatening heart condition, media reports said.…
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Life could exist in clouds of Jupiter, not Venus: Research
New Delhi (TIP): Jupiter's clouds have water conditions that would allow earth-like life to exist, but this isn't possible in…
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Massive comet moving towards sun, and will be visible from Earth in 2031
A never-before-seen comet has been observed in our solar system. The comet reportedly hails from the Oort Cloud which is…
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YouTube TV ‘4K Plus’ tier brings 4K streaming
San Francisco (TIP): Google-owned video-streaming giant YouTube TV is introducing a new add-on that introduces 4K quality, downloads and unlimited…
Read MoreFacebook launches ‘Bulletin’ for independent writers
With an aim to promote independent writers, Facebook has announced a set of publishing and subscription tools—Bulletin—to support these creators…
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Windows 11 now official, brings fresh interface, centrally-placed start menu
Windows 11 is now official. Microsoft's new Windows operating system has debuted nearly six years after the release of Windows…
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Online learning has changed the way students work
Palmerston North (TIP: As university students wait on their mid-year exam results, some will no doubt be thinking about more…
Read MoreFacebook launches podcasts, live audio service
Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the US on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform…
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NASA captures a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4680
NASA has shared a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4680 in all its glory. The image is said…
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Google Insights tool now available for web creators
Google is rolling out a new Search Console Insights tool that provides creators with an overview of how their content…
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WhatsApp: A look at 5 features that could launch soon
WhatsApp is working on a number of features for both Android and iOS. The company recently confirmed that it will…
Read MoreTruecaller adds Group Calling, Smart SMS features
Swedish caller identification app Truecaller announced on Wednesday, June 16, that it is rolling out new features to further augment…
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SpaceX’s Starlink wants to provide your in-flight WiFi
There’s no faster way to win the hearts and minds of the people than by bringing them fast, reliable internet…
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WhatsApp might soon allow users to verify log-in with new ‘Flash Calls’ feature
It has recently come to light that WhatsApp is working on a 'Flash Call' feature that will verify user log-in…
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NASA’s Juno sends 1st images of Jupiter’s largest moon
After flying closer to Jupiter's largest moon than any other in more than two decades, NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent…
Read MoreGoogle Meet rolls out video backgrounds on web
After default and custom wallpapers, Google Meet is now rolling out support for video backgrounds that are first coming to…
Read MoreMumbai innovator develops 3 robots to assist healthcare workers, patients
A Mumbai-based innovator Santosh Hulawale has developed three robots to assist healthcare workers and patients amid the ongoing pandemic. Santosh,…
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NASA’s Venus missions to probe divergent fate of Earth’s hothouse sister planet
NASA has announced plans to launch a pair of missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030 - its first in…
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