Sci-tech
Reddit's Android and iOS apps are getting a big update today
As is often the case, Android users won't get all the new toys. iOS users will get a live comments feature and real-time chat, which has been in beta. Support for trophies and Cake Day. Users can switch on "mod mode" in the settings and then be able to approve, remove, and flag content straight from your mobile device. [Full Article...]
Boston Private Wealth LLC Has $365000 Position in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)
It has outperformed by 45.78% the S&P500. (NASDAQ: TSLA ). Japan-based Sumitomo Life has invested 0.14% in Tesla , Inc. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 405 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $146,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the last quarter. [Full Article...]
Nokia 6 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Update Now Available
Nokia 6 is the latest smartphone to join HMD Global's Android 8.0 Oreo beta bandwagon. Just to recap, Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Head over to Nokia phones beta labs , and sign up with your Google account. In case you do not know, Nokia already updated their flagship Nokia 8 with stable Oreo update . [Full Article...]
Pixel 2 users complain about useless headphone jack dongles
One forum user, with username Nathan K, also suggested troubleshooting the adapter hardware by putting the Pixel 2 in Safe Mode. So instead of playing music through headphones, the phones are continuing to play it through the speakers as though nothing is plugged in. [Full Article...]
InFocus Releases Vision 3 with Full Vision Display and Big Battery
The devices also sports one key split screen to work on 2 apps simultaneously, the larger screen makes this feature more viable to use. However, despite the thinned out bezels the Vision 3 wouldn't actually fit into the bezel-less bracket. [Full Article...]
Pakistan Govt Request to Facebook for Restricting Content Rise Sharply
The largest source of user data requests came from the U.S., where the government served Facebook 32,716 requests for data from 52,280 accounts. Facebook did not supply data about earlier periods or release individual requests, a level of detail that advertising rival Alphabet Inc provides for requests to remove Google search results. [Full Article...]
New polymer could fix phone screens by just applying pressure
Researchers in Tokyo have discovered a new polymer that will be able to do just this and will be the future of self-healing phone screens. Instead of needing heat to melt the material, pressure - like a hand pressed against the glass - will begin the healing process. [Full Article...]
Mobile users can switch providers via text under Ofcom reforms
Lindsey Fussell, of Ofcom, said: "Too many people are put off by the hassle of switching mobile provider". United Kingdom telecoms regulator Ofcom says many people end up staying with providers because of the hurdles of trying to switch. The old service ends the same day, so customers no longer need to pay two concurrent providers. The communications regulator said that the changes will come i... [Full Article...]