Is there anything more annoying than a pop-up ad? Particularly when you're browsing on your mobile phone, a pop-up can completely take over the screen or bombard your device with unwanted tabs, degrading performance badly. The good news is that whether you're browsing on your phone or on the PC, popular browsers like Chrome, UC Browser, and Opera come with features that allow you to put pop-ups in their place. ...

Samsung Samsung Electronics is going all in with the Internet of Things. The company announced this week that it is commencing production on the Exynos i T200, a processor optimised for IoT, reports ZDNet.The chip is a member of its Exynos range of mobile ARM processors, and supports wireless communications and improved security, the company said, boasting a function that prevents illegal copying. It ...

An artist's render of the dead galaxy (right) compared to the Milky Way galaxy. The blue areas on the Milky Way indicate star formation. NASA, ESA, and Z. Levy (STScI) A galaxy from the early universe has challenged what we know of how dead galaxies evolve. Imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, the galaxy stopped producing new stars just a few billion years after the Big Bang -- a dead galaxy.It's also ...

Getty Images The latest big thing in malware, WannaCry, has been spotted wreaking its havoc in Australia, Victoria Police has confirmed. The ransomware has infected 55 red light cameras and speed cameras in the state of Victoria via private camera operator Redflex."Our advice at this stage is that a software virus has been detected however the camera system has not been compromised," the police said ...

Even as our phones get thinner, there's one spot that keeps sticking out: the camera lens. Taking good pictures and being able to focus at multiple distances requires a layer of glass that's a certain size, but there's really no getting around it -- or is there? Researchers at Caltech have devised (PDF) an "optical phased array" chip that uses math as a substitute for a lens. By adding a time delay -- ...

Horrifically enough, Mario has been seen possessing things in "Super Mario Odyssey," including a Goomba, a T-Rex, and even a human being. However, Nintendo clarifies that he "captures" them, not "possess" them. (Nintendo) During Nintendo's presentation of Super Mario Odyssey at E3 2017, viewers watched on with a mix of delight and horror on their faces, despite the ...

Pinterest is revamping its Lens feature just a few months after launching it to the public.The feature, which Pinterest introduced in February, lets you use your smartphone's camera to identify decor, clothing, and food you see in the real world. By pointing your camera at a pair of shoes, for instance, you'll be able to see similar styles on Pinterest and get ideas for how to wear them.Lens began rolling out to users in beta this past spring. While Pinterest added new food-related features in May, ...

Kick back and pass the popcorn. 's decision to transform itself from a run-of-the-mill prepaid carrier to an iPhone-only shop with lots of perks may not sound very impressive or important.Especially if you don't know what Virgin Mobile is (a prepaid arm of Sprint 's network, alongside Boost Mobile), or don't care about the involvement of business magnate Richard Branson, of Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Galactic fame.I mean, this is a business that, up to now, its own US ...

iPhone 8 rumours refuse to die down even though the device is still months away. The smartphone is expected to have gone into mass production, and therefore leaks have started to come out in full force. Today's bout of leaks bring a dummy unit which is then compared to the iPhone 7 ; Olixar cases for the iPhone 8 which are already up for pre-order, and a screen protector which flaunts the bezel-less design and the top cut out for sensors and front camera.The first leak is in the form of aniPhone 8 ...

Recording phone calls is a pretty straightforward process on Android, but that's not the case on iPhone. The App Store has some call recording apps, but we haven't found any that work in India. None of the call recording apps on the US App Store which actually work are free, so you're going to have to shell out some cash up-front if you want to record phone calls.Now, recording phone calls is a bit of a grey area. We strongly advise against recording a phone call without permission. If you are recording a ...

Like so many things created in France, PlayStation 4 exclusive game "Detroit: Become Human" is unbelievably beautiful. Not bad, right? He'sone of the many humanoid robots featured ina new game from French game-development studio Quantic Dream. And that's not computer graphics you see above - that's the game itself.But maybe you don't go in for robot people. How's this? "Detroit: Become Human" is an upcoming game for the PlayStation 4, with no release date beyond the entire year 2018. What we've ...

SAMSUNG CSCSamsung Galaxy Note 7 press conferenceDJ Koh Samsung President of Mobile Communication Business Samsung Samsung will be unveiling its newest phone, the Galaxy Note 8, in August, according to a Reuters source. The screen will reportedly be curved, a little larger than the 6.2-inch Galaxy S8 Plus's and backed with two rear cameras.The Galaxy Note 8's release will come a year after the disastrous debut of the Galaxy Note 7, which famously self immolated due to battery complications. After ...

Google Glass seemed headed for awkward retirement after the device's most recent update in September 2014 appeared to be its last. But out of nowhere, almost three years later, the augmented reality pioneer is getting its code refreshed with the usual performance boosts and bug fixes -- as well as added Bluetooth support. Which means users can add keyboards or mice or whatever else links up via the wireless protocol. But what volume of users are we talking about? Why now, and cui bono? Last we ...

HP India on Wednesday launched a new range of products aimed to 'inspire creativity' among students, professionals and millennials. The company announced two new convertible notebooks, the HP Pavillion x360 and HP Spectre x360 that come packed with latest 7th-gen Intel Core processors, IPS full-HD touchscreen displays, and a premium design language, among other things. Notably, they are also bundled with the HP Active Pen stylus which uses Windows Ink capabilities.HP Pavilion x360 and Spectre x360 price ...

Last year, Reliance Jio made a groundbreaking entry in the Indian telecom industry with its rock-bottom tariff prices and began offering Voice over LTE (VoLTE) calling technology in the country. While some of Jio's rival telcos are still busy launching new data offers, Airtel seems to be making a step further with the rollout of its VoLTE services. An indication of its imminent launch was spotted in the changelog of the latest software update on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, which adds Airtel VoLTE support.We've reached ...

With an awesome nostalgia-fueled trailer, Sega announced the Sega Forever collection. This free service will bring Sega's library of classic games to Android and ios devices. (Sega Forever, YouTube) Sega is bringing several of its best games to iOS and Android devices with the Sega Forever collection.Sega Forever GamesSega Forever will launch tomorrow and bring five classic games to Android and iOS devices. The initial list will include Sonic the Hedgehog, Comix ...

OnePlus 5 is the new flagship from a Chinese startup that has become a household name and seen its fan base growing ever since its first smartphone - the OnePlus One - hit the market. The new flagship was officially revealed on Tuesday, and it will going on sale later this month in several markets including India where it will go on sale from Thursday.The OnePlus 5, much like its predecessor, packs some top notch specifications including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. It also ...

7 ways to watch movies online for free No money in the budget for Netflix? Or Amazon Prime? Fear not: As long as you have an internet connection, you can enjoy these free options. 1:45 Autoplay: ON Autoplay: OFF No money in the budget for a Netflix subscription ? Or Amazon Prime ? Fear not: As long as you have an internet connection, you can still enjoy movie night. Granted, you may not be able to stream Hollywood's latest, but you can still enjoy gems such as " Apollo 13," " The ...

All of Apple's AppleCare+ plans for Macs, iPads, and iPhones, must be bought alongside a new device or within 60 days of purchase, according to AppleCare+ support staff that MacRumors spoke to this morning.Following its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that saw the debut of new iMacs, MacBooks, and MacBook Pro models, Apple introduced an updated AppleCare+ for Mac warranty plan that provides standard AppleCare coverage along with accidental damage coverage. Apple's AppleCare+ for Macplan was ...

At the Lenovo Transforms event in New York City, Lenovo senior VP Christian Teismann showed off a crazy foldable laptop concept with a flexible screen. Will the device ever become a reality? (Lenovo, Twitter) At the Lenovo Transform event in New York City, Lenovo senior VP Christian Teismann showed off a laptop concept that definitely looks like it is a device from the future.The most evident feature of the showcased laptop is a flexible screen that runs across ...

Apple has released a new ad called The Archives, a cinematic and emotional representation of using the Memories feature on the Photos app. In addition, the company also published a more straightforward video on how to use the Memories. (Apple, YouTube) Apple has just unleashed a brand-new set of ads that instructs users how to use the Memories function on the Photos app.If you're like most people, you probably take tons of photos with your iPhone. Sorting through ...

Hawking warned against the growing threats of overpopulation in the face of climate change, as well as the extinction of many animal species and dwindling physical resources. Here he's shown at the announcement of Breakthrough Starshot. (Jemal Countess, Getty Images) Humans are in dire danger, and in efforts to explore other worlds in lieu of Earth, it may be time to ride on a beam of light through the power of Einstein’s theory of relativity.This is ...

Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy Note 8 on Aug. 26 in a New York City event, according to a company official. Will the smartphone allow Samsung to recover from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco? (Drew Angerer, Getty Images) The rumor mill has so far been unclear on when Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy Note 8, but new reports have finally pegged a date for the smartphone's unveiling.Earlier this month, a report claimed that Samsung was looking to ...

GameStop has announced that it will restock Nintendo Switch units soon, but will employ a first-come-first-serve basis for walk-ins. Customers, however, can order their Switch online, but only through expensive bundles. (Drew Angerer, Getty Images) Those still unable to find a Switch in stock since the console launched in March — to be fair, it's been hard to get one — would be pleased to know that GameStop will restock its shelves soon with Nintendo's ...