In collaboration with Google, OnePlus targets “tech-savvy users” with a series of Android-based crypto-puzzles, where anyone on the platform can participate. The game is already live, and the first challenge will surface on September 19 at 5:30pm IST. The winner of the challenge will be awarded the grand prize, a high-end gaming setup valued at $30,000 (approx Rs 21 lakhs). That’s not the only prize, and players will also have the chance to win prizes at multiple stages of the game. Brains behin

New research has revealed that the healthcare industry is leading the charge when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) research and applications. In its latest report, CB Insights explores the latest AI trends in healthcare and how Google, Apple and other tech giants are innovating in the space. We explore the 10 most important breakthroughs in artificial intelligenceHurdles for AI in healthcareCB Insights highlights overhauling current processes that no longer work as one

If you want a portable laptop capable of enabling you to produce good results when photo editing, then there’s one very obvious starting point in your search: the laptop’s screen. Furthermore, we’ve highlighted some of the best laptops for photographers, and that roundup includes multiple MacBooks; we’ve found that Apple’s default color calibration is impressively accurate. Notebook engineAs well as a tip-top display, you also need a laptop with enough grunt to handle editing large high-resoluti

Serif’s Affinity Photo for iPad has just had a major update with Version 1.6.9 offering a number of improvements and new features. Highlights include massively-expanded support for touch gesture control, a refined UI with much improved brush management, and a new Export persona that allows for instant export of multiple slices and layers. Managing Director of Affinity Photo developer Serif, Ashley Hewson, says: “Reviewers and customers told us Affinity Photo for iPad was a truly revolutionary pr

With the announcement of three new iPhones including the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR at Apple’s yearly iPhone launch, phone case manufacturers have wasted no time in getting their products out there. Mous Limitless 2.0The new range of Limitless 2.0 iPhone cases from Mous is both super durable and aesthetically pleasing. Speck PresidioThe Speck Presidio range of cases for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR is a great option if you’re looking for something really functional and pro

In a surprising move, Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux who still plays a huge part in the community, has announced that he is taking a break from his work as a maintainer to work on what he calls his “unprofessional” behaviour. Linus TorvaldsAccording to Torvalds, members of the Linux community confronted him about his “lifetime of not understanding emotions. So, it’s good that Torvalds has identified that this type of behaviour has been a problem, and is taking time off to work on bettering

Tesla is ending its generous referral program, which gave new owners free access to its network of Superchargers. From now on, rather than a lifetime of free juice, the first five buddies you refer will only get $100 credit to charge up their new Model S, Model X or Model 3 Performance. Superchargers are the fastest way to give your Tesla’s battery a boost, and can complete a full charge in just 30 minutes. “The Superchargers are set up, at least to date, for people who bought cars as free long-

Those keenly awaiting the arrival of the fastest graphics card in the initial GeForce RTX 20 line-up – the 2080 Ti model – will be a tad disappointed to learn that Nvidia has put the launch of this flagship GPU back by a week. Previously, we were expecting both the RTX 2080 and the RTX 2080 Ti to arrive on September 20, but now we’ve heard direct from Nvidia that only the former will be on sale in three days’ time. An Nvidia representative posted to say that general availability of the RTX 2080

It looks like Nintendo Switch Online membership can be bought using My Nintendo Gold Points. Reddit user Ice Blast noticed the detail while reading the Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ. Under the question “Can I use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase the Nintendo Switch Online membership? Introduced in March this year, My Nintendo Gold Points are earned for Nintendo Switch game purchases. Some content is exempt from earning or spending Gold Points – but Nintendo Switch online is not one of th

Fortnite fans will be pleased to discover that playing the Battle Royale game online on Nintendo Switch consoles will not require a paid subscription to Nintendo’s Online service. Access to the online features of many Switch games will cost a $3.99 / £3.49 / AU$5.95 monthly or $19.99 / £17.99 / AU$29.95 yearly fee. In addition, Nintendo revealed several new titles for the Switch, including Luigi’s Mansion 3, Cities: Skylines and classic Final Fantasy titles. What is Nintendo Switch Online? Games

When the iPhone 6 Plus was released in 2014, photos of the phone bending surfaced, resulting in what was called BendGate . Then there are the scratches you see on your MacBook Pro body or on the Jet Black iPhone 7 . Physically indestructibleAccording to the patent, Apple is working on an an abrasion-resistant finish that can protect the company’s device from wear and tear. The patent describes the outer layer as being between 0.5 micrometers to 3 micrometers, with the layer below measuring betwe

Samsung has stuck with a winning design formula for the last few entries in its Galaxy S series of smartphones, but according to the Korean company’s mobile division CEO, we’re in for some big changes with next year’s flagship. As reported by SamMobile, Samsung’s mobile business chief DJ Koh spoke to Chinese media earlier this week, telling them to expect “very significant” design changes for the Galaxy S10. According to one rumor, the Galaxy S10 could come in three models, with different sizes

Having gone from strength to strength with its stellar OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 6 smartphones, the Shenzhen-based OnePlus is looking to take its business to the next level with a proposed smart TV release for 2019. CEO Pete Lau took to the official OnePlus forums to announce the entertainment device, stating that the company is “building a new product of OnePlus’ premium flagship design, image quality and audio experience to more seamlessly connect the home.” He continued, “We call it: OnePlus TV.

Who will take the victory in Canelo vs GGG 2? We’re here to tell you how you can live stream the whole fight, regardless of where you are. Canelo vs GGG 2 – where and when Tonight’s Canelo vs Golovkin rematch will take place at the 20,000-capacity T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas – the exact same stage as the original battle. How watch Canelo vs Golovkin fight: UK streamHow to watch Canelo vs GGG: Canada live streamIt’s PPV again if you’re in CanadaIt appears Canadian viewers will also be able to pur

The carefully configured CSS code can use up all of the resources of a device, causing the core of the operating system to panic and shut down in the interests of self-preservation, TechCrunch reports . There’s no way to actually run any malicious code using the exploit though, so you won’t find any of your apps or data compromised as a result of visiting one of these webpages. You might, however, find your iPhone crashing instantly after you’ve opened up what looked like an innocuous web link s

If you ever use Google Assistant or the Google app to recognize a song you’re listening to, that process should be faster and more accurate in the future, Google says – thanks to some advancements in its cloud-based artificial intelligence routines. Sound Search (which is the official name of “hey Google, what’s this song?”) It also takes samples of a song twice as frequently as before, in order to get a better idea of what you’re listening to and to increase the chances of getting a positive ma

But in the melee there was something cool that we checked out – the new Apple Watch 4 faces that are coming with the new device. The elemental faces – water, vapor, liquid metal and fire – are new to the mix, as well as the new breathe face (which also comes in three variants). Image 7 of 9 The ‘main’ new Watch face for the Apple Watch 4 – with eight complications that can be customized. Image 8 of 9 While not a Watch face, the new podcast app comes with WatchOS 5. Image 9 of 9 There’s a larger

Hot on the heels of its recently announced ThinkSmark Hub 500, Lenovo hopes to elevate the conferencing experience with the ThinkSmart Hub 700. The system integrates directly into common conferencing solutions, such as Skype for Business, Zoom or BlueJeans, and displays a quick calendar on-screen of upcoming meetings. Audio performance comes through loud and clear via the integrated Dolby Audio Speaker System, with enhanced speakers co-designed with Dolby. Lenovo’s ThinkSmart Software Platform i

Kilopower is a lightweight, mobile nuclear fission reactor developed by NASA and the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Credit: NASA (Image: © Nasa)If you’re going to take nuclear reactors into space on crewed missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond, it had better be safe. Why do we need nuclear power on the moon? Credit: Shimizu (Image: © Shimizu)Although nights on the Moon last two weeks, there is in theory one massively efficient way to make solar power.

The official unveiling date for the Razer Phone 2 is Wednesday, October 10, as per invites just issued to the press. We’re expecting the follow-up to last year’s Razer Phone to bring with it several performance upgrades, though the design might remain largely the same . It’s green and black in the traditional Razer style, and looks to show the silhouette of the new phone. The difficult second phoneWe came away impressed after testing the original Razer Phone , which was launched at the start of