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Sharks Use Earth's Magnetic Field Like GPS to Navigate Oceans

How do sharks navigate through the deep, dark world under the seas? Scientists now say they have the very first evidence which shows that sharks use Earth's magnetic fields like a GPS to move across seas and oceans. There are no “street lights” or physical barriers to guide them during their long-distance voyages and migrations. Yet they appear to identify and reach their destinations thousands of kilometres away with precision. Saying that navigating through a three-dimensional ocean is one of the most impressive feats of evolution, the researchers said there is a possibility that sharks use their electrosensory organs to read Earth's magnetic field like a map or atlas. Published in the latest issue of Current Biology journal, the research tested the previously unverified theory that sharks used magnetic fields to navigate. For this, they focussed on sharks that were smaller. The researchers also tried to identify the shark species known to return to specific locations every
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Clubhouse, the invite-only voice-based social media app, debuts on Android

After being exclusive to iOS for more than a year, Clubhouse on Sunday debuted its Android app on the Play Store. The move will allow Android users to experience the popular audio-based social network for the first time. However, the beta app is currently live in the US but the company says the Android app will come to other English-speaking markets and then the rest of the world. The arrival of Clubhouse on Android, the world’s most popular mobile operating system, will only help increase the popularity of the app. Clubhouse began testing the Android app earlier this year. For those users outside of the US, they can pre-register their interest in the app via the Clubhouse page on the Play Store. Once the app is available in their country, the users will be notified. “Our plan over the next few weeks is to collect feedback from the community, fix any issues we see and work to add a few final features like payments and club creation before rolling it out more broadly,” the company sai

Sony Bravia A8G OLED Ultra HD TV VS TCL C715 QLED 4K TV: Which is worthier?

Amid Covid resurgence, a lot of people are forced to work from home to keep safe, and TVs, as an indispensable part of everyday in-home life, have become our true partners not only to kill time but also to bond with family and loved ones. So, if you are someone looking to buy a new TV set or planning to replace the older one, you must check and compare a few basic details to finalize which brand is the best choice for you. Today’s smart TV market houses a mix of old and new OEMs, offering consumers a large pool of options, which is certainly a good thing, but at the same time, makes them confused. To clarify all your queries and confusion, we have come up with a quick analogy between two leading smart TV brands, Sony and TCL. Here, we will be comparing Sony Bravia A8G OLED Ultra HD TV with TCL C715 QLED 4KTV, and find out which is better. Display An OLED TV, Sony Bravia A8G offers an enhanced viewing experience with about 4K resolution with eight million self-illuminating pixels, maki

iPhones will switch to Apple's own 5G modems in 2023 "at the earliest"

Apple brought CPU and GPU development in-house and rumors have been swirling since at least 2019 that it wants to design its own 5G modems. Back then it was believed that the first own silicon modems will appear in 2022 iPhones, but the latest investors note by Ming-Chi Kuo revises that to “2023 at the earliest”. This lines up with an earlier report by a team of analysts at Barclays who also point to 2023. The modem will support both sub-6 and mmWave 5G. Apple first officially confirmed that it has started work on a modem in December 2020 . A couple of months ago it announced a €1 billion investment years to build a new R&D facility in Munich, Germany. Its main goals will be developing 5G and future wireless technologies, but it will also explore other technologies. Besides Apple’s desire to control the whole hardware and software stack for its products, the modem business proved quite contentious – a patent dispute caused Apple to drop its long-term modem supplier, Qualcomm, an

Flipkart alert....

Flipkart is currently hosting an Apple Days sale in India that will come to an end on 14 May. The e-commerce platform is offering an instant discount of up to Rs 6,000 on HDFC Bank debit and credit cards. During the five-day Flipkart sale, buyers will get discounts and offers on several Apple products like iPhone 12 series, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iMac, Apple Watch and more. On the purchase of iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or Apple TV, customers will get one year of Apple TV+ subscription that will cost Rs 99 per month after the free trial. Best deals on Apple phones iPhone 12 iPhone 12 was launched in India at Rs 79,990 (64 GB). This variant is priced at Rs 77,900 on Flipkart and comes with a Rs 6,000 discount on HDFC Bank credit and debit cards. iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Mini is currently selling at a starting price of Rs 67,900 on Flipkart. It was launched in India at Rs 69,900 back in October last year. Flipkart is also offering a discount of Rs 6,000 on HDFC Bank credit and debit c

Sony PlayStation 5 Supply Constraints May Spill Into 2022, Company's CFO Hints

Sony PlayStation 5 is still one of the hardest thing to get your hands on in the tech world. Now, it is being reported that it won’t get any easier in the coming times, according to the company’s CFO Hiroki Totoki. The Sony CFO, following the company’s recent earnings report, told analyst that Sony doesn’t expect the PlayStation 5 supply to improve any time soon. According to a report in Bloomberg, Totoki said that it is difficult for Sony to keep up with the demand for the PS5, and that the situation is likely to continue into 2022. “I don’t think demand is calming down this year and even if we secure a lot more devices and produce many more units of the PlayStation 5 next year, our supply wouldn’t be able to catch up with demand,"  Totoki was quoted by Bloomberg as saying. Totoki also said that the company has sold more than 100 million units of the PlayStation 4 and considering the company’s market share, it can’t imagine the demand dropping easily or soon. Sony is aiming to

Redmi Watch with 11 sports mode and 200 watch faces teased on Flipkart ahead of launch

Xiaomi ’s sub-brand Redmi is set to expand its smartphone lineup as well as wearable lineup on May 13 with the launch of Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Watch . Last week, the upcoming handset appeared on Amazon confirming that the device will be available there and now the soon-to-be-launched smartwatch has been spotted on Flipkart , which means it will be available on Walmart-backed e-commerce website. As per the Flipkart listing page, it can be seen that the Redmi Watch will sport a square design and offer a colour display with support for over 200 watch faces. The device will offer built-in GPS/GLONASS as connectivity options and support for 11 sports modes. Key tracking features include sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring. As mentioned, Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi Watch along with the Redmi Note 10S . This smartphone is equipped with a 64MP primary camera and three other sensors on the back. It comes powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and offers a Super AMOLED display that

Microsoft OneDrive on Android Will Now Cast Media to Chromecast, Other Compatible Devices

     Microsoft OneDrive is receiving an update (v6.29.1) for its Android app that will allow users to cast media to compatible Chromecast and other casting devices. In February, Microsoft introduced an update that saw it get a new home screen, playback support for Samsung Motion Photos and 8K videos. Also, Microsoft has released a 64-bit version for OneDrive allowing users to transfer large files and also multiple files at a time. The update for Microsoft OneDrive for Android was first spotted by Android Police. According to the report, Microsoft is introducing the update with the version 6.29.1 of OneDrive on Android - an update released on May 8. There has been no intimation from Microsoft regarding the update, beyond the listing on Google Play store , which reads "You can now display your media files on a Chromecast receiver or TV from a compatible device. Look for a Cast icon showing in the top toolbar. We hope you enjoy this top-requested feature!" Gadgets 360 was a

In-vehicle Apps Market Growth Factor, Size – Industry Growth Report, 2027|Ford Motor, General Motors, Hyundai Motor

LOS ANGELES, United States: The report offers an all-inclusive and accurate research study on the global In-vehicle Apps market while chiefly focusing on current and historical market scenarios. Stakeholders, market players, investors, and other market participants can significantly benefit from the thorough market analysis provided in the report. The authors of the report have compiled a detailed study on crucial market dynamics, including growth drivers, restraints, and opportunities. This study will help market participants to get a good understanding of future development of the global In-vehicle Apps market. The report also focuses on market taxonomy, regional analysis, opportunity assessment, and vendor analysis to help with comprehensive evaluation of the global In-vehicle Apps market. Importantly, the report digs deep into critical aspects of the competitive landscape and future changes in market competition. In addition, it provides pricing analysis, industry chain analysis,

Pipeline cyberattack was likely the work of a ransomware gang

Details of the industry-hobbling  Colonial Pipeline cyberattack  are starting to emerge.  Reuters  and  Bloomberg  say the hack was likely the work of a cybercriminal group, and that the  ransomware  gang DarkSide appears to be the primary suspect. Bloomberg claims DarkSide stole almost 100GB of data in two hours on May 6th as part of a "double-extortion scheme" where intruders threatened to both leak company data and lock Colonial out of its information. It's not certain if Colonial agreed to pay a ransom. The oil and gas giant reportedly asked FireEye's Mandiant forensics team to help investigate the breach. The attack was important enough to get the US government's involvement, regardless of who was responsible. Officials were scrambling to help Colonial restore its fuel supply business, while Reuters understood that a government investigation was in the "early stages." President Biden received a briefing on May 8th. If DarkSide or a similar gro

SpaceX will launch a Dogecoin-funded Moon satellite

Elon Musk is following up his  Saturday Night Live stint  with another, more practical pitch for  Dogecoin . Canadian engineering firm Geometric Energy Corporation has  struck a deal  with SpaceX to launch its DOGE-1 cubesat to the Moon in the first quarter of 2022. As the name implies, it's funded entirely by Dogecoin — the first commercial lunar payload paid for with the cryptocurrency, Geometric Energy said. The mission will launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The 88-pound cubesat will collect "lunar-spatial intelligence" through a combination of cameras and sensors, according to the company. And yes, SpaceX is fully aware of the significance of the launch. Commercial sales VP Tom Ochinero said the mission would demonstrate the viability of crypto beyond Earth and establish a "foundation for interplanetary commerce." Future lunar missions will also rely on Dogecoin, Geometric Energy added. There's little doubt both sides see the chance for publicity he

It's already possible to hack an AirTag

You knew it was just a matter of time before someone hacked  Apple's AirTags , but it might have happened sooner than you expected. 9to5Mac  reports  that security researcher Thomas Roth has already  cracked  the microcontroller for Apple's item tracker, dumping its firmware and discovering that you can re-flash it for your own purposes. Roth demonstrated the possibilities by modifying the NFC web address (the one that appears when you tap an AirTag) to his personal site. As you might guess, that raises the potential for hacked AirTags that send users to malware and phishing sites. The practical threat to users are likelysmall. An attacker would have to obtain someone's existing AirTag, modify it and place it such that an unsuspecting victim would find it and want to tap it. That's also presuming that Apple doesn't have a way to block modified AirTags, as 9to5 suggested. Still, this suggests you'll want to have an up-to-date phone and a reasonable degree of

‘iPad mini Pro’ could be in the works, launch expected later this year

  The next-generation iPad mini, which is expected to launch later this year, might come with thinner bezels and 5G capabilities. The iPad mini is perfect for smaller hands and for traveling. The newest iteration of the device which is on sale currently was introduced back in 2019. The upcoming iPad mini will reportedly sport thinner bezels, similar to the new iPad Pro, according to a leak by @hwangmh01, who got the scoop from South Korean blog Naver. The report states that the new iPad will support 5G and will come in at least two colors – silver and gray.   The new Apple iPad mini is expected to be launched in the latter half of the year as indicated by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He had previously stated that the new iPad range would feature a 9- display and could look like a smaller variant of the iPad Air with slimmer bezels and a side button-integrated Touch ID. Previously, it was said that the new iPad mini would sport an 8.4-inches screen. The fifth-generation iPad mode

How to place a video call on Facebook Messenger: A step-by-step guide

Facebook  Messenger allows you to make one-on-one video calls and group video calls with up to 50 people using Messenger Rooms. Facebook Messenger is free and offers several ways that you can use to communicate, including placing one-to-one video calls and creating a room. The platform supports various video calling features, and it’s available across the globe with support for a wide variety of devices. You can install the Messenger app on your  Android  device or iPhone from the  Google  Play or App Store respectively. There’s also a Messenger app for macOS and Windows desktops. You can also access Messenger from Facebook on the web or from the dedicated Messenger web app. Installing or using the latest version of Messenger ensures you will have access to the latest features. One interesting thing to note is that in case you deactivate your Facebook account, you can still use Messenger and can even share photos, videos, start group chats, and more – all without a Facebook account

DEAL ALERT: $200 OFF THE SAMSUNG GALAXY CHROMEBOOK 2

Samsung’s latest flagship Chromebook fell a tad short of our hopes and expectations but that’s not to say it isn’t a really good laptop. We were simply hoping for something along the lines of a Pixelbook Go. With its $699 price tag, The Galaxy Chromebook 2 feels a bit pricey when you set it next to its feature-rich predecessor, the original Galaxy Chromebook. Now, we do concede that a price reduction of a hundred dollars or so makes the Core i3 Galaxy Chromebook a purchase worthy of your hard-earned dollars but today, you can score this device for even less and it is a very solid buy if you grab one right now. Samsung has offered “trade-in” credit on the Galaxy 2 since it debuted and the 13.3″ convertible has even enjoyed a decent discount once or twice despite being very new to the market. Today, however, you can score the Core i3 Galaxy Chromebook 2 for the impressively low price of $499 without any trades or special discount programs . To score this deal, you’ll have to purchase dir

These Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 deals just beat the all time lowest price

Samsung Galaxy Watch deals have plummeted in price in the US this week, with some record low discounts beating out the already excellent savings we've been seeing over the last couple of days. That means you can pick up the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 for as little as $229.99 (was $399.99) . Buy samsung watch 3 Here in amazon...... Considering before the last week we'd only seen these Samsung Galaxy Watch deals teetering around the $300 mark (and even last week's offers only dropped them down to $249.99), that's some spectacular value. Not only that, but we're seeing these record low prices across the size range and with LTE compatibility as well. However, if you're shopping in the UK you can still get involved in the action as well. While Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 deals aren't quite matching their all time lowest prices yet, you can still grab the entry level model for as little as £299 thanks to a £100 discount . Plus, we've only seen these smartwatche

WhatsApp to restrict features if you refuse Facebook data sharing

WhatsApp says that it will not delete or deactivate the accounts of users who oppose its latest privacy policy update that requires sharing data with Facebook companies. The company backtracks on a previous decision that gave its users a harsh ultimatum to accept sharing their data with Facebook if they want to continue using their account or, as an alternative, to delete their accounts. The policy updates pushed by WhatsApp since the start of 2021 show a 180-degree shift compared to last year's privacy policy that allowed users to choose not to have their account info shared with Facebook. Facebook companies that can access WhatsApp users' data after this year's privacy changes include Facebook, Facebook Payments, Onavo, Facebook Technologies, and CrowdTangle. "We may use the information we receive from them, and they may use the information we share with them, to help operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services and their offe

Audio-based social startup Clubhouse finally releases an Android app

Audio-based social startup Clubhouse has finally released an Android app at a time when the much-hyped company has seen its popularity start to decline. The app, initially available only in beta in the U.S. ahead of a wider global launch and release, is, like the iOS version, still invite-only. That means that although Android users now have the potential to access the service, they can’t simply sign up. “Our plan over the next few weeks is to collect feedback from the community, fix any issues we see and work to add a few final features like payments and club creation before rolling it out more broadly,” Clubhouse said in a blog post . “As a part of the effort to keep the growth measured, we will be continuing the waitlist and invite system, ensuring that each new community member can bring along a few close friends.” Clubhouse has become one of the most hyped tech startups over the last year, with venture capital funding to match. In April , Clubhouse raised a Series C round on a val

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to direct vaccine makers to increase monthly supply to the region

Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal has urged vaccine makers Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to increase their supplies to Delhi, in a letter to Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan. In it, the CM says when putting both groups i.e., 18-44-year-olds and 45+, the national capital will require 83 lakh doses per month to vaccinate the population in the next three months. "We have already developed the infrastructure required," he says, adding that currently, they are vaccinating roughly 1 lakh people per day. CM Kejriwal also said that the government has placed orders with Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute, and has also approached Reddy Labs for Sputnik vaccines. According to the CM, Delhi has currently vaccinated 2.99 lakh doses in the 18-44 age bracket. Since the third wave is steadily approaching, the goal is to administer vaccines to this group in the next three months, he said. "To complete it in three months we would need around 23 lakh doses a month from the G

Covid-19: Why India is facing vaccine shortage

India’s commitment to the Covax program earned Prime Minister Narendra Modi much applause worldwide. From WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus to cricketing star Chris Gayle praises India for playing such a crucial part in immunizing the world, “showing benevolence, kindness, empathy’’. Prime Ministers of Brazil even compared him to Lord Hanuman who carries the lifesaver Sanjeevani for delivering vaccines to his countrymen. However in April, as the Covid-19 cases started witnessing unprecedented growth in India and the need for vaccinating the Indian population fast became more important Covax program hit hard. Now the African Union will miss its target of immunizing 30 to 35 percent of its population by 2021. Experts are now of the view that much more planning should have gone into sustaining the exports alongside catering to domestic needs. No advance purchase agreements paced with manufacturers and not allowing liquidity to increase production has further augmented the issues of shortage o

New EPF Withdrawal Rules 2021........

The EPF account consists of contributions from the employer and employee. However, the money in an EPF account cannot be withdrawn at whim. Here are 10 important rules about EPF withdrawal: 1.        Money from the EPF account cannot be withdrawn during employment, unlike a bank account. EPF is a long-term retirement savings scheme. The money can be withdrawn only after retirement. 2.        Partial withdrawal from EPF accounts is permitted in the case of an emergency such as medical emergency, house purchase or construction, and higher education. Partial withdrawal is subject to limits depending on the reason. The account holder can request online for partial withdrawal. 3.        Although the EPF corpus can be withdrawn only after retirement, early retirement is not considered until the person reaches 55 years of age. EPFO allows withdrawal of 90% of the EPF corpus 1 year before retirement, provided the person is not less than 54 years old. 4.        The EPF corpus can be w