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One major cosmetic difference that users can expect on the new Google Fit update is a change to the app’s home screen. The new Google Fit home screen displays information from all your connected apps and allows for new sharing options. On the WearOS version, new shortcuts have been made available and changes have been made to the weather screen. Let us take a look at what to expect from the new Google Fit update across the available platforms....

What is 5G? 5G is the 5th generation in cellular networks. The first generation began in the 1990s when cellular networks were being established. The second generation began with the first text messages. The third generation was marked by the first phones that could browse the internet. The current 4G period has seen faster, more reliable cellular networks, and phones that can stream content like Netflix. Fifth-generation wireless, or 5G, is the latest iteration of cellular technology, engineered to greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks....

Over the years many explorers claim to have already done just that, but the Top Gear trio believe that they can do better by travelling further and faster than any exploration team in history using only grit, ingenuity and three ageing estate cars(BMW 5 series E39 touring, Volvo 850 wagon and Subaru WRX Hatchback.) If you miss the show tonight, don’t despair, there will be a repeat on Saturday, 9th March 2013 on BBC Two at 10:30 p....

Blockchain technology has been literally mistaken to be crypto-currency, and the focus of this conference is to pass on education on the distinct difference between the two. And whereas the context of the technology could be hard on the surface, the summit aims at engaging the public and the private sectors by sharing understanding as to how it can be adopted. What is Blockchain Technology? It is a distributed ledger platform, or collection of accounts, that allows for the creation and management of decentralized systems and processes, which enhance efficiency and transparency of transactions across business operations....

This convening seeks to bring together academics, policy-makers, industry professionals, and civil society activists to discuss the role of social media in Africa and globally, mobile technology, big data, and digital innovation. The Uganda Social Media Conference will be held virtually in August 2021 on 25th – 26th, at Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda, March 2020, Social Media has grown to become one of the major communication tools driving conversations about government policies, current affairs, activism, and interpersonal communication....

An IP address (abbreviation of Internet Protocol address) is a string of numbers used to identify devices on a local network as well as on the Internet. A simple google search for “What is My IP Address” brings up the unique IP identifier for whichever device one is using to access the internet. The Website WhatisMyIPAddress brings up alarmingly accurate information about one’s current location, IP address along with their internet service provider....

When the iPad Pro was unveiled, some of its features like the edge-to-edge display, removal of home button for Face ID, and other aesthetical modifications were quite expected, no one really saw Apple dumping its native Lightning port for the universal USB-C. Connection ports on Apple’s iPad: Brief History The 2018 version of the iPad Pro is the first ever (iOS) product from the Apple to utilize any a third-party port aside from the usual Lightning port as its only connection port....

What is USB over Ethernet? Also known as USB over Network or USB over IP. This is a software solution allowing you to redirect USB devices over a network. You can connect to a shared USB device and use it as though it is plugged in your machine. The program includes both server and client functionality, but a separate free client is available as well. The options for the USB over Ethernet programs are quite few although it can be hard to choose the right one....

So it doesn’t matter if your laptop has only one Thunderbolt 3 port and you have about four(4) different devices/accessories to connect to it, a Thunderbolt 3 dock got you covered. You don’t need USB-C adapters for every device that you own; these docks solve the dongle dilemma you might be facing. Simply plug a Thunderbolt 3 dock into a compatible port on your computer and connect as many devices as the dock support....

“Force Dark” no longer Darkens all Google Apps The previous builds of Android Q included a dark mode that forced the entire UI to go dark, including some apps. Obviously, this broke some apps that weren’t built with a dark mode. That has been fixed in this Beta. It is still unclear what criteria the system uses to implement the dark mode but still, it is one less bug to deal with....

The Wyze Cam Pan v2 (second generation) has been unveiled, and as expected, it comes with some major upgrades. It retains the mechanical pan and tilt controls from the first generation while offering sharp 1080p video with color night vision. It, however, costs a bit more than first-gen Wyze Cam Pan. Here’s everything new coming to the Wyze Cam Pan v2. Related Article: Best Affordable Smart Home Cameras to Choose From...

The Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro were launched in China, but aren’t available to the global market just yet. In China, these devices retail for 399 Yuan ($60) and 199 Yuan($30) respectively. Xiaomi is most likely going to announce the global availability of these devices in the next coming weeks. Compared to last year’s models, there are really not many significant upgrades Xiaomi has made on the Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro....

#Build is the ultimate Microsoft developer conference held annually by Microsoft to discuss and unveil new developments on its platform. The three-day event, no doubt Microsoft developer nerd-vana, is what Google I/O is to Google developers. This year’s #Build began on Wednesday 29th April in San Francisco and ended on Friday 1st May. The biggest news last year was arguably #Cortana, the company’s personal voice assistant, like Siri is on the iPhone....

This marks the second time the service experiences an outage after being bought by Facebook for $19B earlier this year. We’ve no official communication from the company yet about the minor outage. Next time there’s such a scenario, remember there’s Viber, Google Hangouts, Facebook messenger, iMessages, BBM and several other suitable alternatives. Image by Twitter use @aterG_

If you’re most people, you probably hit ‘Agree‘ and proceeded to your chats or viewing your friends’ WhatsApp statuses. But what was that? Well, WhatsApp was essentially asking you to give Facebook access to your data or bounce! The “key updates,” as the company calls its summarised version of these changes involves how it processes user data. These include “how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage their WhatsApp chats,” and “how we partner with Facebook to offer integrations across the Facebook Company Products....

Among these is an interesting innovation that lets the card perform contactless “Tap to Pay” transactions at contactless-enabled point-of-sale (POS) terminals. Basically, beyond the usual insert and enter PIN mechanism that we’ve been used to when dealing with card payments, the new contactless payment card lets you complete transactions with just a wave above the terminal. What is a contactless payment card? The key identifier on this is a Wi-Fi symbol or contactless icon....

I mean, it should be a fair concern given how much VRAM modern games need. You see, the main purpose of VRAM is to store textures and visual assets that get processed by the GPU to render and output frames to your display. And with how fast video games have been advancing, these visual assets keep asking for more space. More so, if you prefer gaming at higher resolutions. Additionally, given how fast the GPU is required to output frames, it requires very quick access to VRAM....

What are WiFi Cameras? Unlike the much older hardwired security cameras, WiFi-connected security cameras allow you see, first-hand, everything going on in your home, office, or anywhere they are fitted — which is pretty much the idea behind the smart home — from anywhere you are. So you could be a thousand mile away and check what your kids or pets are up to in the house, monitor entry and exit to your room and pricey cloth collection, keep an eye on your front door, lawn etc… all from the screen of your smartphone....

At the World Health Summit, about 2,000 stakeholders and decision-makers from 100 countries and every field in the healthcare spectrum work together to find solutions for global health challenges. The World Health Summit Startup Track highlights outstanding ideas and innovative business concepts that have the potential to revolutionize healthcare and improve Global Health. The World Health Summit provides young entrepreneurs with three days of access to world leaders from science, industry, politics, and civil society to set up future collaborations and get to know potential mentors, investors and board members....

Wyze has announced the Wyze Scale X, a smart scale that helps you keep track of your weight, heart rate, and several other body composition metrics and more. This smart scale retailing for $33.99 on the Wyze online store joins two other Wyze scale models — the Wyze Scale and Wyze Scale S. The Wyze Scale X features a new design built around a tempered glass top with ITO electrode coating which Wyze says gives a more accurate measurement of body composition metrics....