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WhatsApp introduced the Events feature for Communities in May and started rolling it for group chats for beta users on Android in June. Later, WhatsApp began testing Community announcement group events on its beta app for Android, and now, it's working on the Community group chat event duration feature. This revelation comes from WABetaInfo, who said WhatsApp has started testing the Community group chat event duration feature on WhatsApp for Android's beta version 2.24.17.11. With this feature, community group members will be able to create events with specific start and end times while also adding a location and a WhatsApp call link to them. This feature should be helpful in Communities where multiple events need to be scheduled. It's unclear when WhatsApp will roll it for all users worldwide, but if you are an Android user and can't wait for the public rollout, you can sign up for the beta program to give it a try. Subscribe to More

Padaki Gamer! Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice  is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware. It was released in Japan by FromSoftware and internationally by Activision for the PlayStation 4, Windows and Xbox One in March 2019 and for Stadia in October 2020. Players control Wolf, a shinobi who embarks on a quest to rescue his lord, and becomes embroiled into a conflict for Ashina's fate. The gameplay is focused on stealth, exploration, and combat, with a particular emphasis on boss battles. It takes place in a fictionalized Japan during the Sengoku period and makes strong references to Buddhist mythology and philosophy. Lead director Hidetaka Miyazaki wanted to create a new intellectual property (IP) that marked a departure from their Dark Souls series, wanting to make a Japanese-themed game around shinobi and ninja. Tenchu, as an IP tied to FromSoftware and with that history theme, ended up being the impetus for the project. Sekiro received acclaim from critics...

Last month, WhatsApp announced a feature called Events for the Communities and said that it would be rolled out for groups that are not a part of any community "over the coming months." While WhatsApp hasn't revealed when exactly this feature will be available worldwide for all group chats, it's already available for some users on WhatsApp for Android's beta version 2.24.14.9. This revelation comes from WABetaInfo, who shared a screenshot (included below) showing the Events feature available for regular group chats as well that are not associated with any community. Clicking on the paperclip icon in the group chat now presents an additional "Event" icon that lets you create a new event. Once created, members of the group can view and accept the event invite, while the modifications to the event can expectedly be made only by the creator of that event. It's also worth mentioning that group events are end-to-end encrypted. If you are an Android user an...

Today WhatsApp is introducing a new way to organize events. It should thus be easier to plan get togethers directly in WhatsApp, without the need for separate apps, regardless of whether you're setting up a virtual meeting or birthday dinner or whatever else. Anyone can create an event that others can respond to in a group chat, so that the entire group knows who's coming and who isn't. Events will also be listed in each group's information page, and those who are going will get a notification when the event is getting close. Events are rolling out to groups that belong to a Community first, and will land in all groups "over the coming months". WhatsApp is also adding the ability for you to reply to announcements from admins in Communities. These replies will be grouped together and minimized, allowing you to see what others have said in context. Notifications for such replies are muted for everyone, so as to not turn into a huge annoyance. Subscribe to More

Padaki Gamer! Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Subscribe to More

Ever find yourself falling asleep to a YouTube video only to wake up hours later with your history filled with auto-playing next video after auto-playing next video? Well, in that case you probably need a sleep timer, and luckily YouTube is now offering just after that, well, a set period of time. It’s not an earth-shattering feature, but it’s still bound to be handy for people who like to go to sleep with long podcasts or white noise playing in the background. But it's limited to YouTube Premium subscribers. And it's an experimental test feature. And, perhaps most annoyingly, the test is only running until September 2. After that, the feature might make it into YouTube per se, shedding its experimental training wheels, or it could disappear forever, there's absolutely no telling at this point. If you subscribe to Premium and want to test the sleep timer out, head on over to this page and enable it. Once you do that, when you open YouTube on your phone or desktop you can n...

The global PC market has seen a strong start in 2024, with shipments already higher compared to last year. The hype around AI PCs seems to be one of the big driving forces for this uptick, and it’s only projected to get stronger. Microsoft’s introduction of its AI assistant Copilot and the flurry of new Copilot and Copilot+ laptops this year has rekindled the spark in Windows laptops. AI features are the main draw here and just like the smartphone world, you can now do things like have AI generate a professional painting or drawing, easily separate your subject and the background or add an aesthetic blur behind your subject, and plenty more. A lot of these AI features work best with newer hardware, especially CPUs that have a dedicated NPU chip for handling all this work. While some are exclusive to the newer Copilot+ laptops or laptops that have an NPU, there are some pretty useful ones that work just fine on existing Windows 11 laptops. If you have a Windows 11 PC, these are some of ...

Padaki Gamer! Lost in Random is a 2021 action-adventure game developed by Zoink and published by Electronic Arts. Part of the EA Originals program, the game was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 10 September 2021. It received generally positive reviews from critics. Subscribe to More

Google has introduced a new School Time setting for Android devices which will help the parents manage the screen time of their children while they are in school. The tech giant aims to help parents balance the time spent online and offline, especially when they are in school. The new School Time will help the children minimise distractions and enhance school productivity. Do note that the feature will be available on the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch and will further be expanded to other Android devices including tablets and Galaxy Watches by next year. With this feature, parents will be able to restrict their children’s devices to a dedicated home screen with limited functionality. It will only include essential applications and contacts while they are in class. The parents can schedule School Time and select permissible applications via Family Link in Google's parental controls application. The parents can also allow calls or texts from specific contacts making sure that they can st...

As we celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, may Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, shower his blessings upon you and your loved ones. May he bring you wisdom, prosperity, and success in all your endeavors. Let this festive season be filled with joy, love, and the sweet sound of happiness. Ganpati Bappa Morya! May his divine presence fill your life with peace and positivity. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all!

Family Link is a Google service designed to help parents manage their children’s Android devices and Google accounts. It allows parents to set digital ground rules and keep track of their child's activity online. Here’s a brief overview of what Family Link offers: App Management: Parents can approve or block apps their children want to download from the Google Play Store. Screen Time Limits: Set daily screen time limits and establish bedtimes to help manage the amount of time children spend on their devices. Activity Reports: View reports on how much time your child is spending on apps and what they are doing online. Location Tracking: Track the location of your child's device. Device Locking: Lock your child's device remotely if needed. Account Management: Manage and monitor Google accounts and settings, ensuring a safe online environment. Here are some images of the Family Link app : Family Link Home Screen: This shows an overview of your child’s device status and recent...

May the divine blessings of Lord Krishna bring peace, prosperity, and joy into your life. On this auspicious day, let's celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with devotion and love, remembering his teachings of righteousness, love, and compassion. As we adorn our homes with the fragrance of flowers and the sweet melodies of devotional songs, may the spirit of Janmashtami fill our hearts with the light of knowledge and the warmth of unconditional love. Happy Krishna Janmashtami! May Lord Krishna's grace always be with you and your loved ones.

Microsoft Edge browser has a security issue that has been highlighted with a medium severity rating by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In this week. The security agency claims that the web browser from Microsoft has multiple security vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information on the targeted system. The agency has also given the details of the issue and how it could affect the targeted devices. “The vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Edge due to insufficient validation of user input or insecure handling of specific types of data within the browser, out-of-bounds read in WebTransport, insufficient data validation in Dawn. ” the CERT-In mentions in its notes. Microsoft Edge Security Issue: Who Is Affected The CERT-In mentions that the security issue is affecting Edge browser version prior to 127.0.2651.86. So if you have versions higher than this one, you are protected by the latest Microsoft patch...

Padaki Gamer! Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a 2021 action-adventure video game developed and published by Ember Lab. The story follows Kena, a young spirit guide who uses her magical abilities to help deceased people move from the physical to the spirit world. The game is presented through a third-person perspective. The player uses Kena's staff for attacking enemies, and her pulse ability for defending against attacks. They are tasked with collecting small spirit companions known as the Rot, who help to complete tasks and battle against enemies. The game's development was led by brothers Mike and Josh Grier, founders of Ember Lab. Having spent five years creating commercials and branded applications, the development team shifted to creating an original video game after 2016. They partnered with Sony Interactive Entertainment for a console-exclusive deal, and grew the team to 15 core employees. The game's art was created in collaboration with Vietnamese animation...

  On this momentous day, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and the unwavering resolve that brought us our independence. As we unfurl the tricolor, let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and the unity that binds us as a nation. May this Independence Day inspire us to work together towards a brighter, more prosperous future. Let’s continue to build a nation where every dream is possible and where every citizen thrives. Jai Hind!

  Locking and Unlocking Aadhaar: If you want to protect your Aadhaar card from unauthorized use due to loss or theft, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides a lock/unlock feature. If your Aadhaar card gets lost or stolen, you can lock it to prevent fraud. According to ET, this lock can be removed once you find or replace your card, either by using your registered mobile phone or through the UIDAI website. While locked, no one can use your Aadhaar for any kind of authentication. Here's how you can lock and unlock your Aadhaar: Locking Aadhaar 1. Generate a Virtual ID (VID): To lock your Aadhaar, you need a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID). You can generate this using the "Generate Virtual ID" service on the UIDAI website [www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in] or via SMS. To generate a VID via SMS, send "GVID [last 4 or 8 digits of UID]" to 1947. For example, "GVID 1234". 2. Lock Aadhaar with VID: Once you have the VID, use it to lock your Aadhaar ...

  Apple has started rolling out its Apple intelligence features to some of its users in iOS and iPadOS 18.1 developer beta. This beta, not yet available to the public, introduces a host of innovative features for users with the latest hardware, including the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Pro with the M4 chip. In our Ask Aayush segment, we talk about the new features and if they live up to the hype.  One of the standout updates is the significant overhaul of Siri, which now features a new design, complete with glowing lights around the device edges that activate when Siri is summoned. More importantly, Siri now offers enhanced contextual awareness, allowing for more seamless interactions. For example, when asking for weather updates or facts about landmarks, Siri responds with relevant and immediate answers, showing an improvement in understanding and interaction. Beyond Siri, Apple has introduced new writing tools aimed at enhancing productivity. These tools can r...

Apple Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade as the platform is now available on the web for millions of users. Apple is one of the richest tech companies but even then some of the features have been missing from its lineup, Maps on web in the official avatar is one of them. But finally, you can access Apple Maps through the regular channel rather than relying on Maps API to use it on the web. Apple Maps For Web Beta – What It Offers Having Apple Maps on the web means you don’t need an iPhone to use the platform and it becomes an easier alternative to Google Maps or Waze for more people. Having said that, Maps on the web is in beta and you can access it from the web page here. You can look for directions, search for a particular place and even browse through the guides available in your area. As you can here, you can view the Maps in standard, hybrid and satellite view based on your preference. The website will ask permission to access your device location for precise navigation assist...

Padaki Gamer! Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a 2018 action-adventure game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. The game is the sequel to Rise of the Tomb Raider and is the twelfth mainline entry in the Tomb Raider series, as well as the third and final entry of the Survivor trilogy. It was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in September 2018. Versions for Linux and macOS, and Stadia, were released in November 2019. After release, the game was expanded upon with downloadable content in both a season pass and as standalone releases. Set three years after the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider, its story follows Lara Croft as she ventures through the tropical regions of the Americas to the legendary city Paititi, battling the paramilitary organization Trinity and racing to stop a Mayan apocalypse she has unleashed. Lara must traverse the environment and combat enemies with firearms and stealth as she explores semi-open hubs. In t...

Most popular premium smartphone brands are now introducing eSIM cards along with physical SIM cards on their devices. If you’re curious about eSIM technology or have a new mobile device supporting it, you should know how it works and whether you should get one. We explain everything you need to know about eSIM, how eSIMs work, their advantages, and disadvantages. What is an eSIM? An embedded SIM (subscriber identity module), also known as an eSIM, is a virtual SIM card that’s built into some smartphones and is non-removable. It performs the same function like a traditional SIM, except that it can be customised to work for a particular operator or network provider, and is soldered to a smartphone’s motherboard. Advantages of eSIM No risk of damage or loss - A physical SIM card is a fragile piece of hardware that can scratch or break while swapping phones. Additionally, if you accidentally lose a physical SIM card or it’s stolen, you have to contact your network provider to arrange for a...