Microsft Edge Now Allows Users to Block Potentially Unwanted Applications

In a bid to reduce annoying pop-ups and better browsing experience, Microsoft-developed Web browser, Microsoft Edge is rolling out an update that will block potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) from downloading. PUAs (commonly known as potentially unwanted programs or PUPs) are classified as grayware – that are not considered malware but can cause irritating lag. PUAs … Read more

Microsoft Xbox One Update Gives Users a New Home Page, More

Microsoft is rolling out another update to the Xbox One’s interface design to all the consoles this week. The company had announced the changes last month, which give a fresh look to the home page, making frequently used apps and games available immediately. The new home design also lets users add or remove rows on … Read more

ToTok Asks Android Users to Ignore Google’s Play Protect Warning, Co-Founders Claim Their App Is ‘Safe’

ToTok, a messaging app, has been on quite a ride after it shot to fame in certain regions. The app was accused of being an Emirati spying tool in December last year. Apple and Google were quick to jump in and remove the app from their respective app stores. Since then, ToTok has been denying … Read more

Facebook to Pay Users for Voice Recordings in Bid to Improve Speech Recognition

Facebook has announced it will pay select users who agree to record their voice to improve its speech recognition technology. According to The Verge, the social networking giant company will pay select users to record snippets of audio through a new programme called “Pronunciations” in its Viewpoints market research app. If you qualify to be part … Read more

India Will Have Over 900 Million Internet Users by 2023, Cisco Report Claims

India will have over 907 million Internet users by 2023, accounting for 64 percent of the country’s population, a Cisco report said on Tuesday. Over half a billion people already use the Internet in India. In India, there will be 966 million total mobile users by 2023, up from 763 million or 56 percent of … Read more