Technology News

Trump could make next iPhone more expensive

Donald Trump announced on March 22, 2018 that he would introduce a 25 percent import tax on Chinese products. The tax is expected to impact the technology sector the most, and could increase the price of popular products such as iPhones and Macbooks.

Mar 23, 2018

Facebook data leaks: After apology, Zuckerberg to testify before US House committee

The US House Energy and Commerce Committee believes Mark Zuckerberg is the right witness to answer about the Cambridge Analytica's user-data leak scandal.

Mar 23, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ users report 'dead spots' on flagship phones' touchscreens

Several users on Reddit and Samsung forums have been raising issues related to the defective screens on their Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices.

Mar 23, 2018

World Blockchain Summit in Nairobi tops all Twitter trends in Africa

Trescon's World Blockchain Summit in Nairobi caught an accelerated momentum on the first day with #WBSNairobi leading the Twitter trends in Africa.

Mar 23, 2018

Motorola Moto Z gets Android v8.0 Oreo: How to install

Android Oreo is being released to Motorola Moto Z in Brazil. The US and European variants are expected to get the new update in the coming weeks.

Mar 23, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Don't lose hope on in-display fingerprint sensor yet

Contrary to some recent reports, Samsung could go ahead with an in-display fingerprint scanner for its Galaxy Note 9.

Mar 23, 2018

US military's next laser weapon projects creepy voices in a floating hologram

The weapon is intended to scare the enemy by projecting sounds and light in the form of plasma, not hurt or kill.

Mar 23, 2018

Who is Guccifer 2.0? DNC hacking is handiwork of Russian intelligence team

In light of the new evidence, special counsel Robert Mueller plans to expand the probe into the alleged Russian meddling in the US presidential election in 2016.

Mar 23, 2018

Bitcoin slips below $8,500; Charts suggest more pain ahead

Charts suggest further pullback in prices after the cryptocurrency failed to take out resistance around $9,000 levels.

Mar 23, 2018

Siri can read out hidden notifications on locked iOS 11 iPhones

Apple said that it is aware of the problem and a fix is underway via a software update, but the release timeline is not clear.

Mar 23, 2018

Exynos 9610: How Samsung is making Galaxy A-series & similar models better

From AI-based image processing to enhanced face detection feature, Exynos 9610 will make mid-range smartphones superior.

Mar 23, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s teasers: Familiar FullView design with major internal upgrade

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is expected to come with several internal upgrades including AI-based smart camera, face unlock feature and more than its predecessor Mi Mix 2 (2017).

Mar 23, 2018

AI-controlled drone tanks: China converts junk into potent battle winners

Cold war era Type 59 battle tanks will get robotic operators with the potential for AI-based control as a future upgrade.

Mar 23, 2018

Footage of fatal self driving Uber crash

Tempe police have released footage of the moment a self-driving Uber car crashed and killed a woman in Arizona on 18 March. In response to the incident Uber has temporarily halted its self-driving program.

Mar 23, 2018

Crypto investors beware! These exchanges are prone to financial theft

Exchanges such as Bitstamp and Livecoin are most prone to financial theft due to unsafe security practices, according to a latest study.

Mar 22, 2018