Scientists design crab-like micro-bots steered by laser By: Xinhua/APP on May 26, 2022BEIJING: Chinese and the U.S. scientists have developed a tiny, untethered crab-like robot capable of walking in different directions at varying speeds. A study published on Thursday in the journal Science Robotics detailed the microbots, which are made of shape-memory alloy and measure smaller than a millimeter in size. Lasers are used to directly manipulate […]
Dozens of SpaceX internet satellites lost to geomagnetic storm By: APP on February 10, 2022Washington: Up to 40 SpaceX high-speed internet satellites have been knocked out of orbit by a geomagnetic storm shortly after launch, but pose little threat to Earth as they burn up in the atmosphere, the company said. Geomagnetic storms are caused by ejections of the solar corona into space, resulting in disturbances to the Earth’s […]
WhatsApp sets out to introduce messages with reactions By: Web Desk on February 3, 2022WhatsApp is planning a new upgrade that will include message replies, also known as “Tapbacks” in Apple Messages, which would allow users to respond to messages quickly and easily. With the release of the update, Apple and iPhone users were able to react to a message without having to type out a longer text-based response. […]
New features in WhatsApp for android and desktop By: Web Desk on January 18, 2022WhatsApp’s Android and desktop apps are apparently getting additional functionality. In a future update, the Android app will get new drawing and pencil tools, while WhatsApp Desktop will get new chat bubble colours. In addition, the desktop app will acquire a new dark blue colour that will only be seen when the dark theme mode […]
How do I use two WhatsApp accounts on an iPhone or Android device? By: Web Desk on January 17, 2022WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging applications on the planet. The Meta-owned programme differs from typical messaging apps in that it uses a phone number, which means that anyone can contact you at any time, from anywhere, and you don’t have to be online to do so. Although you can have more […]
How to get windows 11 to work better on old, budget devices By: Web Desk on January 13, 2022Microsoft is working on a new upgrade for Windows 11 that will improve the performance of the new operating system (OS) on old and low-cost hardware. Members of the Insider early access program have been given access to Windows 11 Build 22526, which includes a number of improvements and updates, according to TechRadar. It’s unclear […]
CES Las Vega: Ring that tracks body temperature and much more By: AFP on January 12, 2022LAS VEGAS: A ring shimmers on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, but this is no mere piece of jewelry — it’s packed with sensors capable of detecting body temperature, respiration and much more. Startups at the annual gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas touted technology-enhanced accessories designed to look fetching on the outside while scrutinizing […]
What is the best way to use WhatsApp on two or more mobile devices? By: Web Desk on January 12, 2022WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging programme, does not enable users to use the same phone number on several devices. As a result, you might have trouble syncing your WhatsApp conversations between two devices. There is, however, a way for you to do it. If you use WhatsApp on a device that has your phone number […]
What’s new with the voice note feature in WhatsApp? By: Web Desk on January 12, 2022WhatsApp, a Facebook-owned messaging service, has released a global voice note player for iOS. However, the upgrade for WhatsApp beta for Android is still in the works. The global voice note player is a new feature that allows you to listen to voice notes while switching from one chat to another. The feature has been […]
Police uses google maps to find mafia fugitives By: Reuters on January 6, 2022ROME: An investigator told Reuters on Wednesday that Italian police used the Google Maps app to apprehend a top mafia fugitive who had been on the run for nearly 20 years. Gioacchino Gammino, 61, was apprehended in Galapagar, Spain, after a two-year search. He was living under a false name. The village is close to […]