After a few months, Microsoft will stop providing support for Windows 8.1. The company has already stated that as of January 10, 2023, users of this Windows version will no longer be able to receive updates for it. The software giant has reportedly begun reminding current Windows 8.1 users to do the same, according to a report by The Verge. After January 10, “if you’re running Microsoft 365, you’ll no longer receive updates for the Office apps; this includes features, security, and other quality updates. In order to continue to…
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WhatsApp to get edit button, undo messages and other features soon
WhatsApp is developing lots of new new features. Recently, the messaging software was observed testing three critical features: the Undo button, the option to modify text messages, and the double verification tool. The features are presently being tested, and none have been included in the final version. Interestingly, Apple outdid WhatsApp by introducing the ability to modify texts in iMessage. The functionality was announced about the same time that WhatsApp was seen working on it. Wabetainfo, which monitors all WhatsApp-related developments, revealed that WhatsApp may soon allow users to modify…
Read MoreGovernment issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome, Mozilla users in India
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of the Indian government has identified many vulnerabilities in Chrome and certain Mozilla products. According to CERT-In, these vulnerabilities allowed hackers to access all of the users’ data and even execute arbitrary code by circumventing all security protections. CERT-In rated the vulnerabilities as ‘high’ risk since they affected Chrome OS versions prior to 96.0.4664.209. It has vulnerabilities identified by Google as CVE-2021-43527, CVE-2022-1489, CVE-2022-1633, CVE-2022-1636, CVE-2022-1859, CVE-2022-1867, and CVE-2022-23308. The tech titan acknowledged the problems and stated that they had been resolved. To avoid…
Read MoreInstagram now lets users record Reels for 90 seconds
Instagram now allows users to record Reels for 90 seconds, up from 60 seconds before. When TikTok was prohibited in India over two years ago, Instagram created Reels, and this is the first time that Instagram has extended the time duration for its short video platform Reels. Instagram has also included new designs, interactive stickers, new sound effects, and the option to input your own audio. The most recent version, which includes additional features, is now available for both iOS and Android. Users may install the update by going to…
Read MoreApple likely to launch its own search engine to take on Google
Apple and Google are the two dominant forces that currently rule the market. The Cupertino-based behemoth may now compete with Google in another area dominated entirely by the latter, namely the search engine. No other search engine comes close to Google’s popularity, but Apple may soon make things tough for Google. According to sources, Apple is planning to launch a new user-centric online search. However, Apple intends to wait until January 2023 before launching the search engine. Tech blogger Robert Scoble has detailed the list of things that Apple is…
Read MoreAfter Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg, another top executive leaves the company
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta, has left the company after 14 years. In yet another blow to the company, Jerome Pesenti, Meta’s VP of AI, has announced his departure. Pesenti will leave the company in mid-June after assisting it through the early stages of the AI transformation, according to the company. Pesenti has been a member of Meta for four years. Bosworth also stated that Meta’s AI technology and community will form a new cross-functional AI leadership team led by Joelle. “We are grateful for the incredible work Jerome has…
Read MoreTechnoxian 6.0: Introducing competitions
The All India Council for Robotics and Automation organizes the 6th edition of Technoxian: world robotic Championship from August 21st to 24th, 2022 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. The Championship includes an intriguing list of robotics competitions that excites every robot enthusiast. In this article, let’s have a look at a few fun challenges of technoxian and how to participate in the competition. Technoxian Maze solver : The maze solver challenge is a thrilling competition that has attracted a large number of competitors in previous seasons of the Technoxian…
Read MoreWhat are the trends in robotic industry 2022
We have compiled a list of 7 biggest trends and predictions for the robotic industry in 2022 Robotic process automation RPA, as the name implies, is a popular solution for companies that deal with all sorts of repeated work. Hospitals are a wonderful example of a business that deals with manual invoicing, appointment scheduling, and inventory management – all of which may be readily automated with RPA. Robotics as a service (Raas) Thanks to ever-growing trend of everything-as-a-service models, small firms are now being enabled and empowered to adopt robos…
Read MoreUpcoming robotic events 2022
Conferences, summits, competitions or events brings Like minded people and jndustry peers together under one umbrella. You will learn more about new technology, techniques, and personal experiences with data difficulties and how they are addressed. Robotics conferences and events have been gaining popularity with the rising demand for technology in the different industries.Such events provides great networking opportunities with industry experts. This article features few upcoming robotic events of 2022. Technoxian world robotic Championship 2022 Explore an exciting line up of robotic competitions by attending technoxian : World robotic Championship…
Read MoreTop robotics competitions in india
Robotic competitions are a pretty effective way for both kids and adults to quickly learn the basic concepts of the technology. Robot contests bring together people of all ages — researchers, students, and hobbyists – who are working in distinct and possibly more difficult areas of robotics, providing rare and incredible opportunity to connect and learn from one another. As a technology that is set to rock tomorrow’s industry floors and workplaces, students as young as six years old have enrolled in robotics training institutes to learn the art.The growing…
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