Instagram is rolling out a new security feature on its platform namely Security Check. This feature is being brought for the accounts that were hacked in the past. According to the company, this privacy feature will make the Instagram account more secure by guiding users whose accounts may have been hacked, through the steps needed to secure them. This includes checking login activity, reviewing profile information, confirming the accounts that share login information and updating account recovery contact information such as phone number or email.Facebook-owned social media app Instagram via blog post said, “Security Checkup is another way that we are working to keep Instagram accounts as secure as we can. But there are several other steps that we recommend everyone also take to make their account even more secure”.The photo-sharing app has shared some steps that will make the Instagram account more secure. The first step is the two-factor authentication, the users are strongly recommended to enable the TFA using WhatsApp in certain countries. Besides this, the users can also enable TFA using their phone number, or an authenticator app like Duo Mobile or Google Authentication. Instagram has also detailed that people should update their phone number associated with your device by doing this if something happens to your account you can be easily reached by the company. These steps let you recover your account even if your info has been changed by a hacker. Instagram also stated that it never DMs any of its users. “Over the past few months, we’ve seen a rise in malicious accounts DMing people to try and access sensitive information like account passwords. They may tell you that your account is at risk of being banned, that you are violating our policies around intellectual property, or that your photos are being shared elsewhere. These messages are often scams and violate our policies. Instagram will never send you a DM.”Whenever the company comes across these kinds of scams it immediately takes action against them and has sent notices at the top of people’s Inbox to warn them about these messages over the past 2 months. Although the users are encouraged to report the content and block the account. As per the blog post, the company will reach you via the ‘Emails from Instagram’ tab in your settings, which is the only place you will find direct and authentic communication from Instagram on the app.The app users can also report individual pieces of content by tapping the three dots above a post, holding on to a message, or by visiting an account and reporting directly from the profile.In addition to this, you can also enable login requests so that when someone tries to log in to your account from an unrecognised device or web browser the company will be able to notify by providing the details of which device tried logging in and where it’s located. So you can further approve or deny the request immediately from your already logged-in devices.For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.
The pandemic has revived many ailing fields and opportunities. One such segment that saw great growth is of laptops and desktops. This is why companies like Asus also introduced all in one desktop machines like Asus AIO 241e. We spent some time with the desktop PC to understand what it is all about. This is Asus AIO 241e review you should not miss if you are looking to buy a new PC.
Asus AIO 241e review: Design and Display
Out of the box, the Asus AIO 241e screams for attention. The gold outlook is very modern and premium. However, the edge to edge 24-inch display without any bezel is what takes the cake away. The front bottom has a golden panel, which has an HD camera, a couple of MICs and speakers.
Turn it around and you will find a flurry of USB 3.1 ports, HDMI in and HDMI our ports along with an Ethernet port. The power button can also be seen here on the right side. The bottom also has a mode switch (which can switch modes from PC to a set-top box or gaming console), a 3.5 mm audio port as well as an additional USB port, in case you want to connect a pen drive.
With the Asus AIO 241e, the users get full QWERTY with NUM pad wireless keyboard and mouse. They run on dual triple-A and single double-A batteries. Both work well for daily use, but in case you want to game, then you would want a better keyboard and mouse. The golden metal stands ads to the show on the AIO and with the golden keyboard and mouse, it just looks fantabulous.
Coming to the display, we went gaga over it. Asus AIO 241e comes with an anti-glare FHD LED display that can protrude sharp imagery and vivid colours. It has a 16:9 aspect ratio and 250 nits of peak brightness. We played a lot of Netflix videos as well and YouTube content and the AIO did not disappoint us. The sound compliments the display perfectly in the form of 3W x 2 speakers.
Asus AIO 241e review: Performance
When it comes to the technical specifications of the Asus AIO 241e AIO, the PC has an Intel Core i5 11th Gen CPU with a clock speed up to 2.4 GHz. The machine also comes with 8 GB RAM, 256GB SSD (PCIe), 1TB HDD and an onboard graphics unit. Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 built on Windows 10 Pro are also there.
Overall, we found the Asus AIO 241e to be quite good. We played games like DOTA 2 and CS: Go on it and both ran between 60-90FPS with ease on high settings. There is almost no bloatware and Asus has done a good job to optimise this AIO. The best part about this AIO is that you can connect an external device such as the Xbox or the PlayStation and play games using its large screen. A 90W power adaptor comes in the box and that is the amount of energy this AIO consumes. Which when compared to a regular desktop is much less.
The keyboard and wirelessmouse work well and we had no problems with them for regular office use. We did a few office meetings on the Asus AIO 241e, too, and the results here were desirable too. All in all, a good machine for office or entertainment needs.
Verdict
Asus has done a very good job in designing the Asus AIO 241e. We loved the golden look and feel. The machine is quick, loads applications and software swiftly and there is hardly any lag. At Rs 64,990 the machine can very well be your next buy if you are in the market looking for a desktop PC that will cater to your office needs, but not consume a lot of power. The only thing that can be better here is if the RAM was 16GB in the same price bracket.
Technology giant, Google, has collaborated with Delhi Transport Ministry, Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS), Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi, and Lepton Software to introduce a new real-time bus service information feature for users in Delhi. Now the users will be able to track the timing of the DTC bus to arrive at the bus stop using the Google Maps application. Here is how you can Google Maps to know the next bus timing in Delhi.Note that the new Google Maps has released the new real-time bus service information feature for users in Delhi only. These features will provide information related to the timings of the next DTC bus, which you can catch to reach your destination. So now onward the commuters in Delhi don’t require to stand at the but top waiting for the next bus to arrive. The real-time bus service information feature on Google Maps will also tell you how long it will take to reach your destination and will also show whether the bus is delayed or on time. The commuters will be able to track bus location, arrival/departure times, and routed on a real-time basis. Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot stated “Google has teamed up with the Delhi Transport Ministry to show real-time bus information. Users will get an estimation of how long their trip is going to take, and if their bus is delayed. Google Transit will automatically update the times in line with the new conditions,” He further added, that the Status of around 3,000 buses is live. More DTC buses will be integrated soon so that people in Delhi will be able to plan their journeys to the minute. Therefore, reducing waiting time will also help in reducing crowding at bus stops and increase the accountability of public buses. As per the minister, Delhi will join the league of global cities that provide seamless real-time information of public transport.
How to use Google Maps to know the next bus timing in Delhi using the new real-time bus service information feature
Firstly open Google Maps on Android or iOS devices.
Now enter your destination and tap on the GO icon
Then enter the ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’ locations.
Tap on Transit, a tram-like icon to view times, bus numbers, routes, and real-time arrival information highlighted in green or red colour.
Further tapping a recommended route will allow you to view more information on the route’s stops.
Whereas hitting the bus stop will let you see a listing of all arriving buses, where relevant real-time information is depicted by the green or red beacon.
One can also access real-time bus information by searching for a particular bus stop by clicking on its name and its listed bus numbers.
It will then show up a listing of all buses arriving, with the location-enabled buses displaying their real-time ETA.
The best part is the Google Map real-time bus service information feature is also available in Hindi so that the commuters in Delhi can navigate in their preferred language by changing the language in Google Maps settings or within the device language settings. Google has plans to expand this feature in other cities in the country and is currently working with the respective public transport services in other cities to enable the functionality.
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The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. 15 July 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
15 July 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Complete the name of this recent Chrisitan Bale and Matt Damon starrer: Ford v __.
Answer: Ferrari
Question 2:Which former Bollywood actress was the highest-selling female author in India in 2018?
Answer: Twinkle Khanna
Question 3: Arjun Rampal made his debut with the film Pyaar Ishq Aur ____.
Answer: Mohabbat
Question 4: What has been named as the top Indian web series of 2019 in a list released by IMDb?
Answer: Kota Factory
Question 5: Pehla Nasha was the directorial debut of which film director?
Answer: Ashutosh Gowariker
Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the 15 July 2021 Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The e-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform, which every day gives chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. Today’s Amazon Quiz prize is the Rs 30,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others. Every day Amazon brings a fresh new quiz on its app, here we would like to mention that the quiz is not available for desktop users, only app users can participate in the daily quiz.
The company puts 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. A wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After giving correct answers to all the questions, your name will get further selected for a lucky draw. The results of the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. So today’s quiz winner’s name will be declared at the end of the month. We have updated today’s five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Amazon Quiz and get Rs 30,000 Amazon Pay Balance
15 July 2021 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which national park, that launched night safaris in March 2021, is home to one of the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world?
The answer is- Bandhavgarh National Park
Question 2: Iranaitivu island in the Gulf of Mannar, in news as a proposed burial site for COVID-19 victims, is a part of which country?
The answer is- Sri Lanka
Question 3: Who was the first player to win Man of the Match for India in an ODI in 2021?
The answer is- Shikhar Dhawan
Question 4: This creature is the national animal of which country?
The answer is- Scotland
Question 5: What do the initials written on this candy stand for?
The answer is- Mars and Murrie
The South Korean electronics giant, Samsung, today expanded its premium lineup of refrigerators in India with the launch of new 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerators. The new lineup is designed for a compact modern kitchen and allows you to convert the freezer into a fridge for extra storage space with a simple touch. In addition to this, the device features a Twin Cooling Plus technology for independent fridge and freezer cooling.Samsung 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerators price and availabilityThe Samsung 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerator has been introduced in a 580L capacity at Rs 89,990. On the other hand, the 579L capacity model will be available with a starting price of Rs 95,990 in India. The refrigerators are now available for purchase via Samsung.com, and across retail partners across the country. The launch offer includes up to 10% cashback on credit and debit cards of leading banks and can also avail of no-cost, easy EMIs as low as Rs 2,499. These new refrigerators come with a 10-year warranty on the compressor and digital inverter technology that provides up to 50% energy savings.Samsung 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerators featuresThe Samsung 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerators come flat exterior design offered in Stainless Steel and Black Matt finish in two capacities – 579 L with a water dispenser and a new 580 L without a water dispenser. The convertible functionality in French Door Refrigerators allows users to manage storage space as per their requirement by turning the freezer into a fridge through a simple touch of a button. The Samsung refrigerator also sports Large Crispers with a capacity of 21.7 L each and Bigger Door Bins that can easily hold 2 L bottles. The Convenient Freezer Storage comes with two shelves and a movable ice-maker offers ease of access and more space. This device is also energy efficient too as the digital inverter technology provides up to 50% energy savings. According to the company, the Samsung Digital Inverter Compressor automatically adjusts its speed in response to cooling demand across seven levels, reducing wear and tear. The inverter technology is certified for 21-year lifespan durability with high-quality components and comes with a 10-year warranty.French Door Refrigerators incorporate Twin Cooling Plus technology that cools the fridge and freezer sections separately. There are two separate evaporators for the fridge and freezer to minimize temperature fluctuation. It also prevents air transition between the two compartments resulting in the prevention of mixed odours. This is also said to eliminate bad odour, therefore, retaining the original flavour of food items. The Power Cool & Freeze feature also reduces the wait time when you need ice or chilled drinks faster. This functionality is provided inside both the fridge and the freezer. Just press the respective buttons for 3 seconds and get instant ice and cold beverages.Besides this, the flat exterior design of the refrigerator sports a minimalistic Water Dispenser to get chilled water without opening the door and retain the refrigerator’s cooling. The dispenser comes with an in-built water tank of 4L capacity.
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The Chinese smartphone company Oppo today officially unveiled two new smartphones in India. The company has introduced its latest flagship Oppo Reno 6 5G and Reno 6 Pro 5G. Both the models are powered by MediaTek Dimensity SoCs and come with 65W fast charging support.
Oppo Reno 6 5G and Reno 6 Pro 5G price and availability details
Both Reno 6 5G and Reno 6 Pro 5G will be offered in two colour options of Aurora and Stellar Black. The vanilla variant will be available in a single 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options priced at Rs 29,990. Whereas the Pro variant can be purchased in a sole 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage option that comes with a price tag of Rs 39,990. Both the phones will go on sale on July 29 and July 20 respectively via Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, Croma, Oppo online store, and other retailers in the country.
Oppo Reno 6 5G specifications
Oppo Reno 6 5G is highlighted with a 6.43-inch full-HD+ hole-punch AMOLED display offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. It comes with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate support. The phone ships with ColorOS 11 based on top of Android 11 out of the box. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Oppo Reno 6 5GOn the imaging front, the vanilla variant comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor. Upfront there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera.The devices are backed by a 4,300mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging support. For connectivity, there is 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging. Whereas the sensors on the phone include an in-display fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Z-axis linear motor, colour temperature sensor, and gyroscope.
Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G specifications
Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G comes with a 6.55-inch full-HD+ curved AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. It also has a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The phone runs ColorOS 11.3 based on top of Android 11 and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5GFor photos and videos, this 5G smartphone features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and dual 2-megapixel sensors. The selfie sensor is the same as above. The connectivity options are the same as above but the phone offers an X-axis linear motor instead of a Z-axis motor. There is a 4,500mAh battery on board with65W fast charging support.
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The American smart wearable manufacturer Fitbit now acquired by Google, is rolling out a new update for two of its wearables – Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3. The new Fitbit OS 5.2 update brings a bunch of useful health and convenient features to fitness devices that include Hindi character support for notifications, nightly SpO2 level tracking for Indian users, Google Assistant support and more. With the rollout of the new Fitbit OS 5.2 update the company aims to make users live healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration, and guidance to reach their goals, all this with the fun challenges right from their wrist.As per the company, OS 5.2 will start rolling out to Sense and Versa 3 users over the next couple of weeks. The new software update for Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 wearables users in India will now get Hindi notification support. It now brings Hindi characters for all on-device message alerts, adding more accessibility to users around the world.In addition to this, both Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 will also receive SpO2 tracking support. The users will be able to see their nightly average SpO2 value and the range from your previous night’s sleep. The previous SpO2 stats will be available on the Today dashboard on the Fitbit app. As per Fitbit tracking, these trends over time allows you to see when there may be an indication of health-related changes in your overall wellbeing.The Verse 3 users will also be able to better understand their heart health with high and low heart rate notifications. You can receive on-wrist and in-app notifications if your device detects that your heart rate goes above or below your set heart rate threshold. If you receive a notification, you can also take a survey in the Fitbit app to better understand what’s going on and to share it with your doctor.With the new on-device clock face switcher the Fitbit users will easily be able to swap their clock face without leaving the main screen. All you need to do is long-press the clock face for a few seconds to open the Clocks app to choose from a selection of up to five of your favourite clock faces.Whereas the new goal celebrations will be available to all the fitness smartwatches that will allow the users to stay motivated offering bright, colourful animations when you reach your main goal.Furthermore, the Fitbit OS 5.2 update will bring more features like Snore & Noise Detection, Google Assistant support and Alexa voice service.The Fitbit wearables now have the ability to detect that you are asleep, the microphone on your Sense or Versa 3 device samples sound every few seconds to monitor snoring and the ambient noise level in your bedroom. These features will let it stay informed of your sleeping environment with a sound analysis of your sleep so you can discover what might be disrupting your sleep and causing your awakenings or restlessness. As of now, the feature is available for a limited number of Premium users to join.With Google Assistant support you can now check the weather, set reminders and alarms, control smart home devices and more, now with real-time audible responses. Note that the audio response is optional and can be turned off. Fitbit has also introduced Alexa Voice Service in India and now the devices will have the added capability to receive replies in the Hindi language from the on-device voice assistant, making it easier than ever to stay connected.
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The Swiss company which is known for making computer accessories and devices, Logitech has announced the launch of its new gaming headphones in India. The company has introduced Logitech G335 wired gaming headphones. The audio device is said to be one of the lightest gaming headsets bearing a slimmer design, adjustable suspension headband design and soft-fabric earpads for increased comfort. The earphones feature 40mm drivers and are Discord Certified for crystal clear audio and communication clarity. Logitech G335 wired gaming headphones price and availabilityLogitech G335 wired gaming headphones have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 6,795. The headset will be available for purchase via Amazon.in and will be offered in two colour options of Black and White.The launch offer includes a Rs 500 Amazon Gift Card on a minimum purchase of Rs 10000 with HDFC Bank Debit Card EMI transaction. Additionally, there will be a 5% cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card for Prime members. 3% back for others. The customers can also avail of no-cost EMI starting at Rs 306 per month. Logitech G335 wired gaming headphones tech specs Logitech G335 wired gaming headphones feature a suspension headband design with an adjustable strap so you can choose your most comfortable fit. The earpad comes layered with a soft fabric and has easy plug-and-play and built-in controls that let you quickly connect and jump into the game. The volume rocker is located directly on the ear cup and a flip-to-mute micThe headset is compatible with a PC, laptop, console and mobile using a simple 3.5 mm audio jack. As per the company, the headphones work with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch.The Logitech gaming headphones are equipped with 40 mm neodymium drivers to deliver crisp, clear sound. The audio device is Discord Certified that guarantees crystal clear communication performance with amazing sound and voice clarity.The Logitech gaming headphone comes with easy “plug and play” capabilities for use with almost any gaming platform via a 3.5 mm audio jack.
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After making their debut in China the much-awaited Oppo Reno6 Series is going to arrive in India today. The Oppo Reno 6 and Reno 6 Pro 5G are officially going to launch in the country today. The key highlights of the 5G smartphones include a 65W fast charging support and both are powered by MediaTek SoCs and come with multiple cameras set up. Also, both the phones have been listed on Flipkart to tease their availability.The launch of the Oppo Reno6 Series will be hosted virtually today. The online event will kickstart at 3:00 PM IST. The event will be live-streamed via the company’s official YouTube channel and across all its social media channels including Facebook and Twitter. You can also catch the event live on the website here as the link is embedded below.
Expected PricingAs for the pricing, the Oppo Reno 6 and Reno 6 Pro 5G both debuted in China in May this year. There the price of the standard variant is set at CNY 2,799 that translates to Rs 32,253 for the base 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. Whereas the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant is priced at CNY 3,199 translating to Rs 36,866.Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G was launched in China at a starting price of CNY 3,499 that translates to Rs 40,309 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option and at CNY 3,799 that comes around Rs 43,790 for the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant.Expected specificationsThe vanilla variant Reno 6 was launched in China with a 90Hz 6.43-inch full-HD+ hole-punch AMOLED display. The device runs ColorOS 11 based on top of Android 11 and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 25GB storage. For the photos and videos, there is a triple rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor. Upfront there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The handset ships a 4,300mAh battery that comes with 65W fast charging.On the other hand, the Reno 6 Pro 5G comes with a 90Hz 6.55-inch full-HD+ OLED display. Under the hood, there isMediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC the Pro variant comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage option.In terms of optics, there is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor. In addition to this, there is an 8-megapixel secondary camera and dual 2-megapixel sensors. The selfie sensor is the same as above. There is a 4,500mAh battery on board with65W fast charging support.
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