Facebook App Could Turn Your Smartphone Mic On
Facebook has reportedly applied for a patent that that will allow the Facebook app to turn on the smartphone’s microphone when hearing certain subliminal sounds coming from TV ads. Mashable found that Facebook could insert inaudible sound in TV adv.....»»
Pokémon Go Creator Shatters the Ultimate AR Limitation
Pokemon Go creator Niantic unveiled a new tech that is designed to shatter a strong AR limitation: the inability of computer-generated objects to disappear behind real-world objects. The latest tech was showcased using the company’s record-breaking.....»»
iOS 12 Will Make Your Older iPhone, iPad like New
Apple advises all users to upgrade their devices to the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 12. The tech company claims that the new OS can boost the performance of older iPhones and iPads even if they were first launched in 2013. The.....»»
Instagram Lite Courts the Developing World
Last week, Instagram hit the 1-billion-user mark and now wants to lure in even more users. The U.S. company silently launched Instagram Lite for the emerging markets. The new app promises to fix many of the issues affecting users in the developing wo.....»»
Firefox to Alert You If Your Accounts Were Breached
Firefox announced that it plans to integrate a security feature into the web browser that only 1Password users can benefit from at the moment. The feature will be called Firefox Monitor. The security tool will be directly connected to Have I Been Pwn.....»»
Sources: AirPods Case Could Soon Wirelessly Charge Your Phone
According to the Nikkei, the incoming AirPods will be powered by a high-tech case that could wirelessly charge itself, your earbuds, and your iPhone. AirPods fans are eagerly waiting for a new model of their favorite premium wireless earbuds next ye.....»»
Facebook Could Soon Notify You on the Time Spent on the Facebook App
TechCrunch sources claim that Facebook is working on a new feature that could keep track of your time spent on the Facebook app. The feature dubbed “Your Time on Facebook” will enable you to manage your time spent online. Jane Manchun Wo.....»»
Instagram’s Value Jumped to $100 Billion in 6 Years
Instagram is now worth over $100 billion. When Facebook bought the photo-sharing company in 2012 it was worth 100 times less. Instagram now has 1 billion users every month. Bloomberg analysts expect the company to further grow this year by an extra $.....»»
League of Legends Twitch Channel Hits 1Bn Views
Riot Games’ Twitch channel, has hit the 1-billion-viewer mark. The channel, which primarily streams League of Legends matches, is the first of its kind to have so many views. Unlike YouTube channels, Twitch channels show the number of users watch.....»»
Apple About to Ditch Another Useful Port: The Lightning Port
Apple Inc has removed multiple useful ports from its MacBooks and iPhones over the years. Now, the iPhone’s lightning port is next on the chopping block, according to a report from Bloomberg. In 2015, the company removed all ports from its MacBooks.....»»