What! Facebook user names to be linked with Aadhaar too

What! Facebook user names to be linked with Aadhaar too

29.12.2017

As per a report in the Gadgets360 , the new test feature which is not mandatory asks new users signing up for an account by giving their original name. "We are not collecting Aadhaar data and do not require people to enter their Aadhaar name when they sign up to Facebook". While the company's response does clarify the situation, it's quite clear that Facebook, as always , is missing the whole point of the uproar.

Android One Moto X4 receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update

Android One Moto X4 receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update

29.12.2017

As we reported earlier , Xiaomi has been scouting for Oreo beta testers for its smartphones. This means that with Android Oreo, customers will also fast charging support in the Mi A1 . The phone features a 5.2-inch full HD LTPS IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage space.

Vetr Downgrades International Business Machines (IBM) to Buy

29.12.2017

Horan Securities Inc. now owns 936 shares of the technology company's stock worth $144,000 after buying an additional 837 shares during the period. (NYSE:IBM) traded up $0.30 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $153.13. Financial Bank Of America Corporation De reported 102,463 shares. Sei Invs reported 0.03% stake. Fuller Thaler Asset Management Inc holds 0.02% or 10,800 shares.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Gets First Post-Launch Update on PC

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Gets First Post-Launch Update on PC

29.12.2017

It's been a little more than a week since PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds launched on PC, and now it's time for the first post-launch update for the game. "After today's update, we will be running some internal tests and deploying more updates to gradually mitigate the problem". Adjusted replay system so that players can only view game replays from 3 minutes after death.

Instagram Has Now Added Recommended Posts Into Your Feed

Instagram Has Now Added Recommended Posts Into Your Feed

29.12.2017

As the name suggests, the new feature will show users Instagram posts that they may like, based on the history. This is a major new direction for Instagram that causes the company to further deviate from its origins as a simple, chronological photo-sharing service and into a service that's much more heavily based on algorithms, much like Facebook's News Feed is.

Apple slashes iPhone battery replacement cost by $50 amid criticism

Apple slashes iPhone battery replacement cost by $50 amid criticism

29.12.2017

Apple's iPhone and iPad had more device activations than its competitors the week leading up to Christmas, according to a report from Flurry Analytics. It also said Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.'s main iPhone X manufacturing hub in Zhengzhou, China, stopped recruiting workers. Shares of Asian suppliers, such as Lens Technology Co., Shenzhen Desay Battery Technology Co.

Aadhaar Invades Facebook - New Users Asked To Submit Aadhaar Verified Name!

Aadhaar Invades Facebook - New Users Asked To Submit Aadhaar Verified Name!

29.12.2017

The prompt asking users to use the same name as their Aadhaar card is not showing all the time but appearing at random attempts, as reported by the users. It had earlier asked the Centre to explain why it was necessary to link these documents to the 12-digit unique identification number. Further, besides the name, no other private details are asked from the customer.

NASA and American Girl team for Luciana, an aspiring astronaut

NASA and American Girl team for Luciana, an aspiring astronaut

29.12.2017

NASA's Space Launch System appears on the cover. American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year is a 11-year-old who wants to be the first person on Mars . Luciana is American Girl's 16th Doll of the Year, and she's got some good company. It also comes with the first book in the series, "Luciana". The program will be available on Scholastic.com starting January 31.

Bitcoin price (BTC) tumbles after South Korea crackdown on cryptocurrency

Bitcoin price (BTC) tumbles after South Korea crackdown on cryptocurrency

29.12.2017

In statements, the government noted that the prices of digital currencies on domestic exchanges was much higher as compared to global markets. The government's ban on using anonymous accounts, effectively a mandate that exchange providers perform know-your-customer (KYC) due diligence, is seen as the latest move to curb the trading activity around cryptocurrencies in the country.

Italian Brothers Win the Right to Name Their Company 'Steve Jobs'

Italian Brothers Win the Right to Name Their Company 'Steve Jobs'

29.12.2017

The company's logo is a stylized "J" with a bite taken out of it and a suspiciously familiar leaf. Of course, the company went to court to prevent the use of the name Steve Jobs, also claiming that the letter "J" was in the shape of a bitten apple , a very obvious reference.