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The primary team behind the new Nexus handsets — the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X — did an IAmA on Reddit where they answered questions from other Redditors about the handsets. The questions in the IAmA were answered by Hiroshi Lockheimer, head of Android “and stuff”; Dave Burke, Engineering lead; Krishna Kumar, Product manager for Nexus 5x; and Sandeep Waraich, Product manager for Nexus 6P. Q: Why partner with LG and Huawei for the new Nexus devices?...

It has only been a little more than a week since HBO confirmed it had suffered a hack on its servers, and things go from bad to worse for the television network. Recently, it was known that hackers have asked for 6 million dollars in Bitcoins not to continue to reveal content, and as if that were not enough, the personal information of the actors have also been filtered by the criminals....

The iPhone 5s that was announced just a few short days ago comes with a world’s first, a 64-bit chip. What does that even mean? Do you remember when 64-bit computers came out roughly 10 years ago, powered by the AMD Athlon 64? They were created so that computer makers could build machines that could handle more than 4GB of RAM. Spend any decent money on a computer today, and chances are it’ll come with 8GB of RAM or even more....

Manufacturers hoping you’ll start buying new phones again are betting on trends like folding screens as the next big thing — that is, if Samsung’s Galaxy Fold issue doesn’t single-handedly squash the trend. But hey, at least they’re trying. Then there’s Apple, with its longtime slogan of “Think Different.” And, as the majority of big tech companies look to future, Apple’s thinking differently by looking the other way with the all-new … iPod touch?...

The previous week, Microsoft rolled out the new Windows 10 Start Menu to Windows 10 insiders on the Dev Channel. However, the new Start Menu was a part of an A/B test, meaning many people were stuck with the old look. So, if you are using the latest Windows 10 Build 20161, still you are unable to see the new Start Menu, then you need to follow some of the simple steps given below....

Now, it’s important to add at this point that the simple accessory here isn’t an official accessory. However, Samsung put in the relevant gold contacts in the Note II’s chassis for wireless charging and it put in software hooks to detect this, even warning about the charging playing havoc with the (inductive) S-Pen if used at the same time. What Samsung never did, as far as I’m aware, was actually release an official Qi charging back cover, maybe the plans for this fell down behind the back of the corporate filing cabinet?...

Contrary to what you might think, hackers are still achieving a great deal of success in ransomware, phishing attacks, and many other types of cybercrimes. Therefore, everyone should use as many protective measures as possible, particularly powerful VPNs and unique passwords. We all know better than to use the same password everywhere; it’s as convenient as it is dangerous. However, the best password managers can help a great deal with that situation, and new users can get a three-year Mindpass Unlimited Plan for only $29....

Google has started rolling out a new version of Google Calendar for Android with a lot of improvements and enhancements. Firstly, the update brings the much requested 7-day week view and pinch-to-zoom to the app, which Google had removed in the process of giving it a major Material Design makeover last year. Secondly, the update allows users to select whether birthdays of their Google+ friends are shown in the calendar or not....

When Google announced the Chromecast, people immediately compared it to the Apple TV and realized that the two devices were more different than they were the same. With an Apple TV, you can stream whatever is on your iPad or iPhone to your television. With Chromecast, it’s a standalone media-streamer that merely uses your phone or tablet as a glorified remote control. Nerds being nerds, they hacked and tinkered the Chromecast and discovered that it was incredibly easy to make it stream content that was stored locally....

Your GPS is like its own person, navigating in real-time and automatically correcting you if you take a wrong turn. It is so accurate, it is almost impossible to get lost. Well, Google Maps’ new feature has taken navigation to the next level, and your life will never be the same. Tap or click here for a more private map. Now, you can get instructions within buildings as well. Where’s the Sephora store inside the mall?...

In Summary Google is finally bringing a new Pixel phone to India in a while. It’s the all-new Pixel 6a: a watered-down version of the Pixel 6 that cuts corners across a few fronts to bring down the price. Google Pixel 6a comes with Google’s in-house Tensor SoC, a 6.1-inch display, dual rear cameras, and runs on Android 12 out of the box. The Pixel 6a is among one of the most anticipated launches in the budget category in a while....

However, we all know that soon the Finnish company Nokia will announce its new smartphones running Google’s Android operating system in the first half of the year 2017. But, if you still think that it’s not enough to lessen your anxiety then beware, as we are again going to disappoint you. Yes, the tech giant Google had lots of input for the new Nokia devices. Sounds pretty odd right? As it should be, as we saw that how intensely the Pixels were accepted boosts hopes of a return to form for Nokia devices....

Google is ready to drop its name from its smart TV platform and rebrand it with the Android moniker, says a report in GigaOM. Google’s next generation smart TV devices will be powered by the latest version of Android in an offering the company possibly is calling “Android TV.” According to GigaOM, Google, its hardware partners and developers are gradually moving away from the Google TV name. The source report points out that Sony’s recent smart TV adapter is powered by the latest version of Google TV, but the marketing material does not mention this fact....

Searching YouTube is as easy as typing in what you’re looking for, but with all the available content, a simple search may not be enough. Tap or click here for five tips that will turn you into a YouTube pro. For social media marketing professionals or enthusiasts, experimenting with different YouTube thumbnails is one of the most interesting ways you can attract more clicks and viewers. Now, there’s a game entirely devoted to the art of the YouTube thumbnail....

Every new version of Android comes with its own fair share of issues and Lollipop is no different. The major overhaul has led to performance and stability issues on quite a few older devices. One of the most common issue, however, that is being faced by all users who have upgraded to Android 5.0 or Android 5.1 on their device is related to Wi-Fi. After upgrading to Lollipop, most users have been unable to connect to certain Wi-Fi networks or are unable to browse the Internet even after connecting to a Wi-Fi network with a working Internet connection....

Now, hackers have managed to break into the HBO networks. According to the reports from EW, hackers have leaked the unreleased episodes of TV Shows. The reports also claim that hackers have claimed to grab the script of upcoming Game of Thrones. The leaked episodes are said to be belonging to Room 104 and Ballers. According to the reports from EW, HBO has confirmed the leak in a statement by saying “HBO recently experienced a cyber incident, which resulted in the compromise of proprietary information” HBO further claimed that they are working to figure out what’s going on and already started to investigate this matter with the help of cyber security firms and law enforcement....

The LG G2, due to be announced in a little less than 10 hours, has been heavily leaked. There are hands-on photos, hands-on videos, press shots, and even the damn bloody user manual. So with all that, here’s the latest little leak: a video of the G2 playing a video. What do we know about the G2 so far? 5.2 inch 1080p screen, which you doesn’t sound a lot bigger than the 5....

The special edition of Windows 11 is optimized for education purposes, and it comes with new wallpaper. If you are using Windows 11, you might know that the operating system ships with a new set of wallpapers. Even users running Windows 10 have downloaded the new Windows 11 wallpapers. In addition, windows 11 SE brings the pastel color variant of the default Windows 11 wallpaper. So, if you are interested in downloading the new Windows 11 SE wallpaper, you are reading the right guide....

Unfortunately, the default settings on most gadgets aren’t set up to keep everything hidden or password-protected. Anyone who accesses your devices can see everything. Tap or click here to learn how to passcode-protect your apps. So, how do you protect your information? There are a few settings and privacy apps that can help lock down your devices. Let’s start with protecting your Mac. Your own private terminal In the latest version of macOS, you can hide files and folders using your computer terminal program....

Honor 20 In terms of design, the Honor 20 features a 3D Triple Mesh technology design with four-sided 3D curved glass and a 6.26-inch punch-hole, all-view display on the front. It comes in two color options: Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black. At its core, the smartphone is powered by a 7nm-based Kirin 980 AI chipset, paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 ultra-fast storage. For authentication, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner (doubles as a voice assistant button), which according to the company can unlock the smartphone in 0....