Eva winget: January 2021

Sunday 31 January 2021

All You Need to Know About MSI GP66 Leopard

People who are looking for a gaming laptop that has the same top-end chips as premium gaming machines but is still affordable then MSI’s Leopard line is the best option. One can get a great gaming laptop for a starting price of $1,599 with almost the same features as the best gaming laptops out there. MSI just took all that is good about premium gaming laptop laptops and put them in a more affordable and less exciting chassis to make GP66 Leopard. It comes with Nvidia’s RTX 3070 mobile graphics and Intel’s eight-core i7-10870H which is more than enough to run the heaviest games you can find.

The GP66 Leopard by MSI is a revamp of GP65 Leopard that was launched in 2019. Apart from the addition of RTX 3070, there was only one noticeable change in the laptop and that is in the design. Although the changes are subtle it makes GP66 Leopard look more professional. The machine is a little thinner than the previous model as well. The keyboards are also improved and they closely resemble those of the Razer Blade line.

Another major change is the location of the ports which are moved to the rear of the chassis. Surprisingly there are fewer ports compared to the previous model. GP66 Leopard comes with one HDMI, one Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DP 1.4, one RJ45, two Type-A USB 3.2, and an audio combo jack on the left. The benefit of moving all the ports to the back is that there is more space between them which is better than having too many ports crammed together on the sides of the device.

The most impressive thing about GP66 Leopard is the RTX 3070. When it was launched Nvidia has promised that it will be 1.5 times faster than RTX 2070. The laptop can run most games at their highest possible settings without any trouble. It performs better than Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 and MSI’s GE Raider, both of which are way more expensive compared to GP66 Leopard. The machine employs MSI’s Cooler Boost 5 system that includes six heat pipes and two fans to keep the temperature low while gaming. The system used by MSI is quite dependable and the fans can be never be heard during multitasking.

When it comes to office work and regular multitasking, GP66 Leopard can handle everything, and there are no performance issues that one has to deal with. However, there is one major issue with the laptop and that is the battery life. It lasts only about 4 hours which is disappointing considering the quality of the laptop. It does so well in every other aspect but it fails to perform where it matters most. The speaker is also not satisfactory and many users will be disappointed. There is scope for improvement when it comes to the battery life and speakers of GP66 Leopard.

If one can leave the poor battery backup aside. GP66 Leopard does what it should and that is run heavy games without any performance issues. As a gaming laptop, there are very few things to complain about it. People who are looking for a powerful machine at a much lower price than its competitors will love this laptop. GP66 Leopard might be the gaming machine you have been looking for.

Eva winget is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2006. As a technical expert, Bella has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites.

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All You Need to Know about Lynk the Knowledge-as-a-service platform

In the modern world as the availability and accessibility of information becomes easier getting reliable expert advice becomes a bit tougher. To, solve this problem a startup named Lynk which is a knowledge-as-a-service platform tried to connect clients with 840,000 experts from a wide range of fields. Recently Lynk announced that it has raised $24 million led by MassMutual Ventures and Brewer Lane Ventures.

The platform uses machine learning algorithms to match users which include Fortune 100 companies and government entities, investment firms, with experts from around the world. The experts can’t be accessed through traditional consultancies or by searching online which proves how important Lynk can be. The algorithm takes into account factors like what one knows, where one works etc. to find the right match.

The company was founded in 2015 and it has raised over $30 million so far. Lynk now has more than 200 employees in eight offices that are located in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, London, Hyderabad, Manila, and Toronto. With the latest funding, Lynk expects to expand in China and North America where its demand has recently grown. It will also use the funds for product launches in the coming months.

Lynk answers, which is the flagship product of the startup is now being used by over 200 enterprise clients. Using Lynk several companies have reacted much quicker to the geopolitical changes which include events that might affect the supply chain. Similarly, some companies sought expert advice when their shipments got stuck in customs and other problems.

The founder of Lynk, Choi used to work in finance when due to an incident she came up with the idea for the startup. When her parents tried to launch an art gallery, Choi found herself at a loss. The day-to-day business questions were tough to answer for Choi and she had to find the right people for it. That’s when it hit her that she can do it for others as well and Lynk was born.

Lynk makes earns revenue by charging its clients a subscription fee. Since there is a need for expert advice for making tough business decisions, Lynk fills the gap and provides its clients what they need. There is a lot of scope for the company in the coming years and it will be interesting to see how it going to handle all the challenges. The CEO and founder Peggy Choi is quite optimistic about Lynk’s future and there are good reasons for her confidence in the startup.

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Friday 29 January 2021

A Quiet Place 2 Finally Gets An Official Release Date

A Quiet Place is a 2018 post-apocalyptic and survival-horror movie. It introduces us to a new kind of horror, the horror of the unknown. After its release, speculations about a possible sequel hit the market, and now, the release rate of A Quiet Place 2 is set on September 17, 2021.

Paramount’s A Quiet Place 2 has been pushed around from one release date to another. Finally, the movie’s creators shared the release date, and it will premiere on September 17, 2021. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to barricade the world, and more than 100 movies rescheduled to a post lockdown date.

Directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place 2 was initially planned to release in March, but due to the high rise of COVID-19 cases in the US, it was rescheduled to April 23. Moving towards April, more than 65% of theaters were closed in North America. Paramount has successfully released movies in theaters for the past 20 years, but 2020 didn’t spare anyone. Paramount lost its way to redeem the movie releases. With a highly anticipated movie like A Quiet Place 2, Paramount didn’t want to lose the money and decided to shift the release on September 17, 2021.

The active cinema theaters working struggled to sell tickets, and the tiny bunch of movies released in those theaters didn’t perform well. So as a last resort, many filmmakers and distributors were forced to release the film on OTT platforms or reschedule them later.

Paramount released several movies in 2019. With films like Rocketman, Terminator: Dark Fate, What Men Want, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Paramount sold 61,562,018 movie tickets and made over $563,908,126 for ten movies between 2018-2019.

A Quiet Place 1 dealt with a post-apocalyptic world where unearthly creatures attack anything that makes a sound. As a countermeasure, the survivors depend upon a technique to talk in sign language and make less noises throughout their travel. The plot revolved around the Abbott family that consists of husband Lee, wife Evelyn, deaf daughter Regan, and sons Marcus and Beau. The family collects food supplies and finds temporary shelter while making as little noise as possible. The movie’s creatures respond to noise and kill whatever makes a sound, and the main goal for survival is to keep quiet through the movie.

Conclusion

A Quiet Place 2 will pick the story from the last pace, and the Abbott family will continue to face the creatures while surviving in the sand path in silence. Unlike the previous movie, the sequel will feature some more characters and new enemies who might be human or something else. The film will star an A-list class of actors like Emily Blunt, Djimon Hounsou, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds, and Cillian Murphy. A Quiet Place 2 is releasing on September 17, 2021, in theatres near you.

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Wednesday 27 January 2021

Suicide Squad Famed Margot Robbie Wins The Best Superhero Movie Actress Award

With a charming personality and a role that brought Harley Quinn’s character to life, Hollywood actress Margot Robbie won the Best Superhero Movie Actress at the first annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards.

The 2016’s Suicide Squad famed Margot Robbie is the latest addition to the Marvel franchise character Harley Quinn. Before Margot Robbie, 17 actresses have played Harley Quinn’s role, and each of the roles was unique from the last one. But one thing that caught everyone’s attention in the 2020 DC movie Birds of Prey was Harley Quinn’s personification by the young actress Margot Robbie.

Suicide Squad Famed Margot Robbie Wins The Best Superhero Movie Actress Award

In the first annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards, Margot Robbie was announced as the Best Actress in a Superhero Movie and it was the first time that the new annual Critics’ Choice Super Awards gave appreciation to the underrated actress for her hard work in the stand-alone DC movie.

Margot Robbie was nominated with her co-star Jurnee Smollett.

Jurnee Smollett is an exceptional actress, and she is best remembered for her role in the 1997 independent drama film Eve’s Bayou, where she played the role of Eve. Margot Robbie won the award for the Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Superhero Movie Actress over four nominees, Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Secret Society of Second-Born Royals), Charlize Theron (The Old Guard), KiKi Layne (The Old Guard), and Jurnee Smollett (Birds of Prey). Her exceptional performance as the psychopathic villain allowed her to present an alter-ego of her character and the movie had some of the best action sequences in DC’s long list of movies.

Margot Robbie’s stunning performance in Birds of Prey

Robbie started her DC career with the 2016’s Suicide Squad, and in 2020 she reprised her role of Harley Quinn in Cathy Yan’s directed movie Birds of Prey. In the movie, Robbie performed most of the stunts herself, and Chad Stahelski, the stunt director of John Wick, coordinated Robbie’s stunts without any body-doubles. Birds of Prey picks up the story from the last movie where Joker breaks up with Harley Quinn and the love-sick couple’s part ways to different worlds. After the break-up, Harley Quinn befriends Cassandra Cain, and upon finding out that she has swallowed a priceless diamond, Harley joins the girl gang and fights with the Black Mask, the antagonist of the movie.

The movie is a roller coaster ride of dark humor, comedy, action, and entertainment. Margot Robbie played the character of Harley Quinn with grace. As expected from the young actress, she added her witty taste to the movie with her charming personality and face.

Kevin Smith and Dani Fernandez hosted the award function, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was held online on the CW app and cwtv.com. The new award function celebrated action, animation, science function, and other pop culture-based movie genres and appreciated the directors and actors for their performance in the year 2020.

Conclusion

Along with Margot Robbie, Jim Carrey won the best villain award in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Daveed Diggs won the Best Actor in an Action Series award for Snowpiercer, and several other known actors won different awards in the first-ever Critics’ Choice Super Award in 2021. These actors proved that no matter how bad the situation will get, the entertainment industry will breathe fresh air through different entertainment mediums. Among the ton of awards dedicated to various actors, Margot Robbie gained the spotlight for the Best Superhero Movie Actress, surpassing major Hollywood stars in the television industry from the 80s and 90s.

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Sasuke Might Become The Next Hokage After Naruto

The great Seventh Hokage might be near to his death, and this might be the chance for Sasuke to become the first Uchiha to achieve the title of Hokage in the history of the Leaf Village.

Note: The following contains spoilers for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Chapter 54, by Masashi Kishimoto.

Over the past few months, the conspiracy about Naruto’s death in Boruto is gaining a lot of online traction. People on the internet are confused as Naruto’s death might carve a new beginning in Boruto. As Naruto’s best pal, Sasuke might take up the Seventh Hokage role, and if that happens, everything will change for Boruto, Himawari, Sarada, and the rest of the Leaf Village.

In Boruto chapter 53, Naruto’s newly found Baryon mode drains Naruto and Kurama out of Chakras, and their life expectancy decreases to a few minutes. Isshiki almost kills Naruto, and to save himself from his unjustified death, Naruto uses the last minutes to take out Isshiki by reducing his life force.

Thanks to Kawaki’s quick-thinking skills, Isshiki is gone for good, but as we have seen in chapter 54, the old rival Momoshiki resurrects through Boruto to take his long-awaited revenge. More or less, Kawaki beats Momoshiki too and saves Boruto in the process. Even though Sasuke helped him understand the situation and made a plan to save Boruto, Naruto’s condition worsened. The Seventh Hokage pushes himself to help his son, but his body doesn’t allow him to do so.

In the midst of all this, fans started a theory that this might be the chance for Naruto to die for good and gave up the throne in the hands of Sasuke Uchiha.

In chapter 54, Boruto stabs Sasuke Rinnegan, which could have been used to resurrect Naruto. Since he used most of his Chakra and there are no signs of Kurama, Naruto might be near his death for real.

In terms of timelines, this might be the best plot for killing Naruto and letting Sasuke lead the village as their Hokage. Another thing that would make more sense is the character development of Boruto. He is a teen and still needs nurturing.

Nevertheless, if the creators kill Naruto in the current arc, there is a possibility that Boruto’s character development will add significant weight to the series. Furthermore, if Naruto dies in the current timeline, Sasuke might become the next Uchiha Hokage, which is the feat that even Madara couldn’t achieve.

Conclusion

Killing Naruto in the current arc received mixed views from fans. Those who were watching Boruto because they get to see Naruto once in a while hated the theory. On the other hand, people who actually liked the show supported the killing of Naruto for the sake of character development. Boruto faces a double-edged sword in the current arc, as killing or saving Naruto might change how we see the show and how fans perceive the show without their favorite character, Naruto.

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Monday 25 January 2021

Bodyguard: The App That Helps You Deal with Toxic Content Online

Social media has revolutionized our world in inexplicable and complicated ways. Today it is impossible to imagine going a day without these tools. The world is not only better connected but we have access to more information. The IT revolution of the last few decades has changed the world economy as well. There is a lot to look forward to but as it is with most things, the benefits of social media come with their problems.

Social media as a means of communication is a great tool until the message people are trying to send is positive. Anyone familiar with any major social media network can recall at least one instance of hate speech and toxic comments. Sadly, such a useful tool has become a way of dragging others down. Social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram had been called out many times for their inaction in such matters. However, despite their efforts, the toxic social media environment continues to affect millions.

Bodyguard, A French startup recently launched their app to deal with online toxic comments and hate speech. The service helps users hide inappropriate content even before they watch it. The startup has already attracted over 50,000 users as of now. It has a 90-95% accuracy at detecting hate speech with just 2% false-positive reports. The app launched by the company censors comments and content. The users can then decide the level of moderation depending upon their needs. The Censorship tools on the app categorize online abuse in several categories like racism, moral harassment, body shaming, insults, and homophobia. The users can then choose the type of content they wish to censor.

Once the user has provided the app with all the details that it needs, it can be left alone. The app then uses the personal preference of users to censor comments. When you will use social media apps again you will be elated to find out that all the hateful comments that have been bothering you for a long time are not there anymore. The real-time social media moderation works well and has a lot to offer.

As online hate becomes a much bigger problem in the coming years, tools like Bodyguard will be crucial in making social media apps accessible to all. Users won’t have to deal with content that can be off-putting. It is high time that more such services become widely available as they are the need of the

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All You Need to Know About Asus ExpertBook B9450

Asus has established itself as one of the best laptop manufacturers in the last few years. It has produced several very powerful machines some of whom even have dual screens. It has been consistently innovating and with every passing year the expectations from Asus keep on mounting. So far, the company has delivered every single year and there is no reason for it to fail in the coming years as well.

Asus ExpertBook B9450 is one of many ultrathin notebooks that were launched last year. The lightweight ultrathin notebooks have been in demand lately but most of them don’t have long-enough battery life. Asus ExpertBook B9450 is an exception as it is not just incredibly light but also has long battery life. According to Asus, it is the lightest 14-inch commercial laptop in the world. Asus ExpertBook B9450 weighs around 1.90 pounds and despite its thin build the company has somehow managed to pack some decent specs.

The base model of the Asus Expertbook includes 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a Core i7-10510U. It costs $1,699 and comes with Intel’s UHD Graphics 620. By spending $100 more you can bump the storage up to two 1TB drives which will be more than enough for all of your storage needs. Although the specs of the Asus Expertbook are impressive but there other Ultrabooks that come with similar features. So, despite having great specs, Asus needed to do more to help its Ultrabook stand out, and surprisingly it did just that. Asus ExpertBook’s battery life is even more impressive than its lightweight or specs.

At 200 nits of brightness, the ExpertBook can last almost 11 hours while the user is constantly multitasking with a decent load of Chrome tabs and apps. Although some laptops might outlast it, when it comes to Ultrabooks, there is no other laptop that can last as long as the Asus ExpertBook. It also has a great cooling mechanism that ensures that the UltraBook never overheats when used for several hours. The 2TB storage option is another magnificent feature that comes with the ExpertBook. So, Asus ExpertBook is a great option for business users considering its specs, portability, and battery life.

One more common issue with most thin laptops is that they sometimes feel flimsy. However, the Asus ExpertBook is sturdy. It is made of multiple layers of magnesium-lithium alloy material. The Ultrabook has also passed the MIL-STD 810G military-grade standards, which test factors like spill resistance, port durability, and shock resistance. Compared to other ultrathin laptops, Asus Expertbook is way sturdier. Therefore, it is a great option for users who are looking for a laptop with all the features of an ultrabook along with a sturdy body.

The material used to make the laptop gives it a bit of a celestial look in certain light which is a bonus for the users who love the unique design. The ErgoLift hinge of the ExpertBook lifts the keyboard deck a bit off the ground when the laptop is opened. The ErgoLift hinge has several benefits including comfort while typing, and increased cooling. The slight modification in design is immensely advantageous for the users and it is this attention to detail of Asus that makes it so much better than any other company at what it does.

The Asus ExpertBook comes with several useful port selections like one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, one Micro HDMI to LAN port, and one 3.5 mm combo audio jack. Considering how tough it is for most manufacturers to even fit one USB-A onto an ultrathin laptop, it is impressive to see what Asus has achieved with its Ultrabook.

One might feel that all the features of the ExpertBook might be listed by now but you get more with the Asus ExpertBook. The Windows Hello webcam comes with a kill switch and a physical shutter, there’s even a fingerprint scanner in the ultrathin laptop below the arrow keys, and the touchpad comes with Asus’ NumberPad 2.0 which allows one to pull up LED Numpad with the touch of a sensor. The Ultrabook comes with so many features that it is sometimes even tough to recall. The ultrathin laptop not only has some really good specs, battery life but also several incredible features that make work a fun experience.

All the features on the Asus ExpertBook make it sound like the ideal laptop for most users. But there is one significant flaw that might be off-putting for some potential buyers. The laptop comes with Core i7-10510U which is a four-core processor. It is significantly lower-powered than many chips. When compared with the best laptops in the market, the processor makes ExpertBook seem like a poor choice. It is not a workhorse by any stretch of the imagination. So, users who are looking for a laptop that can be used for heavy work will be disappointed by the ExpertBook. However, it is still a great laptop, especially for business purposes. Asus ExpertBook is a great ultrathin that can be a great laptop for you if you don’t need a powerful machine.

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Sunday 24 January 2021

Beeper: The Universal Chat App That You Would Love

With the emergence of social media in the last two decades, the world has become much smaller. People around the planet can now get in contact with each other with just a click of a button. A few decades ago, this might not have been even imaginable but nowadays we don’t even think how privileged we are to have all these tools at our disposal. The instant messaging networks have made life easier but with the rise of one messaging app after another it can sometimes get confusing.

The presence of multiple IM networks ensures that there is a healthy competition which is eventually good for the users. However, there are so many of them now that it can be tough to manage and keep up with all the accounts. A decade ago, a software program named Trillian tried to deal with the same problem. It introduced a way in which the users can use several IM networks such as AIM, ICQ, and MSN Messenger, in a single window.

However, that initiative was not as successful as the creators might have liked. Now after so many years another app wants to do the same. Y Combinator Partner and the founder of Pebble, Eric Migicovsky is building centralized access to modern-day chat applications by revisiting the same concept used by Trillian more than a decade ago. Beeper, the recently launched app can help the user connect 15 different messaging accounts. The 15 messaging services includes Signal, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, Twitter DMs, Skype, Messenger, Hangouts, and even iMessage (using a few tricks).

The founder of Beeper says that he first got the idea when he was working on Pebble which was later acquired by Fitbit. Earlier technological barriers came up when Migicovsky tried to think of a way to build an app like Beeper. But when he learned about a protocol called Matrix, he realized that it can be used to finally make the app that he has been thinking about all this time. Matrix is an API that allows developers to connect to other chat networks using a “bridge”. The messages can be relayed back and forth from one side to another using this “bridge”. When Migicovsky finally had the technical knowledge that was necessary to build something like Beeper, he made his dream come true.

The Beeper app is open-source so people can see for themselves the code they are running. Although making most instant messaging apps work with Beeper was not easy, iMessage turned out to be the toughest to run on the app. But the team found a way to encrypt the messages and send them over the Beeper network. This feature now allows Android, Linux, and Windows users to use iMessage. Since iPhone users will be using the app on their accord apple can’t claim that Beeper is hacking their phones. The current climate of messaging freedom will also put pressure on iPhone to not blacklist Beeper is just providing a great service to its users.

If Migicovsky is to be believed, Beeper is off to a great start and though he declined to share any details so far, it seems that the app has a great opportunity. It will be crucial how it deals with the controversies that might emerge once it gets big enough. But the idea and execution have been on point so far. Beeper has a lot to look forward to.

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Friday 22 January 2021

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Unpacked Event is Here: What to Expect?

Each year brings along a lot of excitement to the ones who follow technical updates and events. Not only this, but the beginning of each year also indicates that new products will be released, and you can get your hands on the same.

It’s been only two weeks since 2021 started and there’s already a lot going on in the mobile market space. Samsung is all set to bring its new collection of Galaxy S flagships, which will be announced at its Unpacked event. Not only smartphones, but the company is likely to launch some more devices, including earbuds and smart trackers.

So, if you want to know more about Samsung’s event, here’s everything you can expect it to announce during Unpacked. Read along to learn more!

The New Galaxy S21 Series

The most focused and primary announcement of the event is going to be the new Galaxy S21 series, an amazing set of flagship phones. The company is likely to introduce three of its new S21 models, which include the Galaxy S21, S21 Ultra, and S21+. The phones will not consist of a headphone jack.Also, as per a few rumors, only S21 Ultra smartphone will feature an expandable storage mechanism. Not only this, but it is going to be the first of all other Galaxy S series phone, that will support the functioning of an S Pen.

Powered by Snapdragon 888 in the United States, the three Galaxy phones are going to be full of flagship goodness. The phones will also feature an AMOLED display accompanying Quad HD+ resolutions. The refresh rate will remain 120 Hz for the three.

Talking about the battery, the Galaxy S21, S21 Ultra, and S21+ are expected to consist of 4000, 5000, and 4800 mAh batteries.

Again, according to a few rumors in the past months, the Galaxy S21 and S21+ phones are expected to feature a 64MP telephoto, a 12MP primary, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. However, for the S21 Ultra phone, it is likely to come with a 10MP telephoto with three times zoom, a 10MP telephoto with ten times zoom, a 108MP primary, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.

Notably, with the new 3 times and 10 times zooming capabilities in the S21 Ultra phone, Samsung is trying to bring something new to the market. Therefore, if the new features work fine, there’s nothing that could stop the S21 Ultra phone to be categorized under the best Android phones of 2021.

The New Galaxy Buds Pro

Everyone looks forward to getting some cool accessories to use with their flagship phone. Therefore, Samsung has solved the issue where you try to pair its phones with third-party accessories. The company will launch its new wireless earbuds named ‘the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.’

As per the bits and pieces of information revealed, the new earbuds will be the highest-end wireless earbuds of the company till date. The price is expected to fall somewhere around $199 in exchange for which, the earbuds will deliver great quality audio. Additionally, it will come with IPX7 ratings for water-resistance, noise cancelling feature, and a ‘Spatial audio’ feature similar to the AirPods.

The highlight of the new Galaxy earbuds is its design which is different from the classic bean shape of Galaxy Buds Live. Therefore, the new buds require you to use a customized in-ear seal, while the Buds Live offered a one-size approach.

The New Galaxy SmartTag

An absolute new product is going to be launched by Samsung which is the Galaxy SmartTag. The objective behind introducing the SmartTag device is you being able to locate any product when you attach the Tag with the same.

Additionally, its mechanism will enable you to track the SmartTag using your smartphone. Not only this but in case you lose your phone, all you need to do is press a button present on the device and your phone will start ringing.

There are rumors that an upgraded version of the SmartTag named ‘SmartTag+’ will also be launched alongside. However, there’s still no word about the benefits it will offer.

While all the products mentioned above are confirmed to be launched at Samsung’s Unpacked event, people are expecting the company to also introduce a new Galaxy Z Fold. You all must be familiar with the Z Fold 2 which is way too expensive. Therefore, everyone’s hoping for Samsung to bring an affordable version of the Z Fold series.

Though it is not confirmed that the company will announce its new Fold phone during the Unpacked event. Everyone’s hoping to get at least a teaser about the same before they start thinking about investing in something else.

Source: Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Unpacked Event is Here: What to Expect?

Tuesday 19 January 2021

WhatsApp: Delay in New Privacy Policy as Amid Growing Concerns

A few weeks away when WhatsApp announced changes in their privacy policy, the growing privacy concerns led to widespread confusion. Rumors spread like wildfire and millions of users left the messaging app and looked for new options. Signal gained most from the controversy as millions of people flocked to the end-to-end encrypted messaging service that runs on donations.

WhatsApp realized that its users were quitting the app based on some of the policy decisions that it has taken. In order to get things in control, the messaging app has now decided to delay the new privacy policy for three-months. The biggest concern that most users had was the sharing of private data of the users with Facebook, which according to WhatsApp is just a rumor. WhatsApp has clarified that its privacy policy changes only address business chats and they don’t in any way intend to put private data in danger.

WhatsApp does not share anyone’s private messages or listen to their phone calls. The end-to-end encryption of the app ensures that the private data is always safe but the rumors have made people believe that Facebook will get access to all the data including messages, which is not true. When the recent privacy policy was made public users were told that their accounts will be permanently deleted if they chose not to agree to the new terms. This condition, in particular, made rumors sound real and users panicked. The mass confusion soon spread all over the world and millions of people joined Signal, Telegram, or other safer messaging services.

In a blog post released by the company recently, WhatsApp clarified which data was protected and not shared with someone else. Although WhatsApp has tried to get things in control it seems to have little effect. Facebook’s past controversies and Zuckerberg’s untrustworthy public image have only added fuel to fire.

The three-month-long delay is going to help the messaging app communicate changes to its policy with the users. It’s going to be crucial months for the company as it will decide the future of messaging apps. Will we see millions shift from WhatsApp to other messaging services amid growing privacy concerns? Or will WhatsApp somehow get through the tough time and gain public trust again in the three-month privacy policy delay? Whatever happens, the world is open to some paradigm-shifting changes and we must be ready to embrace them as they will shape the world in the coming decades.

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