DuckDuckGo Web Browser for Mac Releases in Beta DuckDuckGo, via an official blog post, says that its web browser app for Mac is an “all-in-one privacy solution for everyday browsing with no complicated settings” and offers an array of privacy features, including a powerful tracker blocker, email protection, password manager, and its famous “Fire” button that lets users clear their browsing history and tabs with a single click. The DuckDuckGo browser comes with a new cookie pop-up protection feature that blocks those annoying cookie consent pop-ups that appear on websites when you open them for the first time....

According to his tweet, it was “during the darkest days of the Model 3 program” when Musk offered Apple to acquire Tesla for 1/10 of its current value. However, Tim Cook allegedly refused to meet Musk, and Tesla never came under Apple. Now, in case you are unaware, a recent report states that Apple will be starting the production of its long-rumored electric car from 2024. This report also states that the Cupertino giant will be bringing a unique “monocell” battery to reduce the cost of batteries and increase the range of electric vehicles....

If you use a Galaxy Watch Active 2, this update will bring the following improvements to your smartwatch. For one, fall detection is on the Watch Active 2 as well now, which means the watch can detect if the user takes a hard fall and doesn’t get up. It can then automatically call emergency services with your location as well. This is a feature that’s been in the Apple Watch for a while and has reportedly saved a lot of lives....

In an official report, Google answered a series of questions about user privacy, targeted ads, Google Assistant, location data, and much more. The report includes questions such as whether Google builds a personal profile of users to deliver ads or not, or does Google Assistant records everything users say or not? Now, in most of the questions, Google, as the good guy that it is, the company stated that it does not collect or store any personal data of users such as location, payment credentials, or general information for its business purposes....

Dubbed ‘Hold for Me,’ the feature makes use of Google Assistant to detect whether a real person is on the line or you are hearing a pre-recorded message at the other end. Google Assistant will on hold in your place if latter’s the case. Once it detects that the person is ready to speak with you, the Assistant will then notify you with a sound, vibration, and a prompt on your screen....

Fitbit users will have to switch on personal results to ask Google Assistant about their sleep. To switch on personal results, head to Assistant Settings -> Devices -> Your watch -> Settings. Under the Personalization section, you will see the option to turn personal results on or off. If you have a Fitbit fitness tracker, you can set up the feature from Assistant Settings. Within Assistant Settings, you will see the new ‘Wellness’ section that urges you to connect a service to display information and answer questions about your sleep on Assistant devices....

Use Google Lens on Chrome Desktop As 9to5Google reports, Google is rolling out a new Lens integration with Chrome 92. However, I was not able to access it on Chrome 92. Instead, the feature was available on Chrome Canary on my end. This hints that the feature is seeing a gradual rollout. If you have the feature, you will see a new “Search image with Google Lens” option instead of the usual “Search Google for image” option....

As is the case with Google Photos, the new policy will not impact files you’ve uploaded before June 1. However, if you choose to modify these files after June 1, Google will treat it as a new file and will add it to your 15GB data cap shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Google is also changing the way it has been handling inactive accounts and accounts that exceed the storage limit after June 1....

Google Confirms Its Readying New Smart Glasses! Right before ending last night’s event, Google went on to talk about further enhancements in the AR world, which ended up showcasing the “prototype” of Google Glasses. The company didn’t explicitly mention the name due to reasons best known to it but the video did show how it may work. The main aspect of Google’s second smart glasses is Translation and Google Assistant integration....

Google Play Store Website Gets A Facelift According to a report by Android Police, the redesigned Google Play Store website has started going live in a few regions, namely, Korea and Taiwan. We tried to check if India got it but there wasn’t any luck. The new website uses extra space that the old one left and thus, the content and app icons appear bigger. Instead of a gray theme, the website is now in white....

Transfer WhatsApp Chats from iOS to Android In a recent update to Google’s Data Restore Tool app (Free), 9to5Google has found strings that hint at a feature that could help users transfer WhatsApp chats. This would happen through an upcoming “Switch to Android” app that Google may publish soon to the iOS App Store. Notably, the device connection would take place through Wi-Fi during this migration. From what it looks like, Google is not entirely implementing a new chat migration feature....

The announcement came from the hardware team of the Mountain View-based tech giant. According to the announcement, Google will be upping its hardware packaging game and will ensure that all “Made by Google” hardware comes in plastic-free and recyclable packaging by 2025. Now, since Google launched the original Pixel back in 2016, the company has already eradicated many plastic elements from the boxes of its devices. However, there are various parts of a device packaging in which we can still find single-use plastic....

M2 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro: Price and Availability The new MacBook Air starts at Rs 1,19,900 and can go up to Rs 2,49,900. It comes with up to 24GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. You can configure the laptop as per your wish and see the prices change based on what you choose. Going for the 10-core CPU/10-core GPU option will cost you Rs 10,000 extra and for more storage, up to Rs 80,000 will be added....

Stop Safari Websites from Asking for Location Access on iPhone and iPad Safari offers multiple ways to manage location data access. For instance, you can choose to completely disallow websites to use your location. Even if you decide to give your information, you have the option to prevent websites from having access to your precise location. Now, scroll down and choose Privacy. Next, tap on Location Services. Next up, locate Safari Websites and select it....

Use Microsoft Account Without Password (2021) You will need to install the Microsoft Authenticator app (Android, iOS) when you are ready to switch to a passwordless Microsoft account. Sign in to the authenticator app using your Microsoft account and follow the steps below to remove the password from your account. Steps to Switch to Passwordless Microsoft Account Under Security basics, you will find ‘Advanced security options’. Click on ‘Get started’ to view all the security settings....

The report further states that the biggest beneficiaries of Huawei’s misfortunes might be fellow Chinese smartphone makers, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo. All three companies are said to be increasing their production targets while “aggressively stocking up on components” in order to capture more market share in case the sanctions stay in place in the coming year. Xiaomi has reportedly been the most aggressive in procuring components, followed closely by Oppo....

Crypto Bill in India Might be Delayed As per a recent report, the government might delay the said crypto bill as the authorities are thinking of making changes to the proposed framework. It is reported that the bill might not be tabled during the upcoming winter session and might be pushed to the next Parliament session. The Indian government deems that the bill needs further “discussions, deliberation, and comments from the citizens of India....

Lord Bobby used “AirPods” in 2008? Now, what made the desi fans and Bobby Deol fanatics get to that conclusion, you ask? Well, it all started after Bobbywood, a troll account on Twitter, shared a tweet (attached below) with a picture of the Indian actor wearing a Bluetooth earpiece in a movie which released back in 2008. The image is from the movie Chamku. It released on August 29 2008 in India and shows Bobby wearing a wireless earbud in one of his ears....

Now, for the unaware, Instagram introduced the “suggested posts” feature earlier last year. Since then, the company says that it has received a ton of positive feedback for the same. Hence, Instagram is now starting a test that aims to expand the feature amongst users and show more recommended posts to keep them on the platform a little longer. Instagram’s suggested post feature usually puts posts based on the users’ interests after every picture and video that are shared by the followed accounts of the users....

Instagram Will Double Down on Videos Mosseri, via a short video shared on Twitter, has revealed Instagram’s four key priorities in 2022. The first one, as one would expect, is video content. The platform plans to double down on its focus on videos, which means we can expect to see multiple new features for Reels, IGTV, and even its feed that might include more videos than posts. 2022 Priorities 📝This next year is going to be pivotal for Instagram....