Android 8.1 Update Causes Overcharging Bug for Pixel XL
A new software bug is raising concern among Pixel XL users. As reported by Android Authority, the Android 8.1 Oreo update has triggered an overcharging issue with Pixel XL smartphones. While Google released the Android 8.1 update for the Pixel XL…
How IoT and the Gig Economy Is Reshaping the Service Industry
The intersection of IoT and short term gig employment is set to disrupt the field service industry. Internet of things, IoT, describes simple wifi connected micro processor controlled sensors that have enabled farmers to better manage their…
Facebook Lite for Android Comes to the Developed World
3 years ago, Facebook introduced a lightweight version of its popular Android app for users living in the developing world. Now, they are releasing the app to users in select countries of Western Europe, North America and Australia. Facebook Lite…
How to Change a Computer’s Name in Windows 10
When you set up a new computer with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, the machine is automatically assigned a name based on the username of the administrator who performed the initial installation. If you plan to connect the computer to…
MALWARE DETECTED ON AMD CHIPS.
On Tuesday, there was a discovery by scientist investigators that AMD chips were bugged and were vulnerable to hacking. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is a multinational semiconductor company responsible for the industrialization of computer…
Android Smartphones Dominated the MWC Spotlight
At the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, tech journalists were not disappointed in terms of innovation; after all, Nokia proved that it is still a brand worth watching by revealing the 8110 4G feature phone, which features a slider cover…
How to Cast Your Android Device to Your Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast has become one of the top-selling streaming media devices. Like the Roku and Amazon Fire Stick, it allows users to stream video over Wi-Fi, providing access to services like Netflix and Hulu. Unbeknownst to many users,…
Survey Shows Android Users Are More Loyal Than iOS Users
Apple’s iOS was once the most popular operating system (OS) for smartphone users. Even when Google launched its first Android smartphone in September 2008, the G1, Apple’s iOS dominated the mobile OS market. It wasn’t until 2011…