Why Linux 6.0, not 5.20? We are sure many Linux users might wonder why Linus Torvalds released Kernel 6.0 after 5.19 and not 5.20. Well, Linus Torvalds clearly stated: “I’ve long eschewed the notion that major numbers are meaningful, and the only reason for a “hierarchical” numbering system is to make the numbers easier to remember and distinguish. Which is why when the minor number gets to around 20 I prefer to just increment the major number instead and reset to something smaller....

The tablet ships with a hsome spec list, including a 10-inch display with a 1920×1200 resolution, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 8.1 megapixel rear camera, 2.2 front-facing camera, 32GB internal storage, micro SD card slot, NFC, 6000 mAh battery. A defining feature for many of Sony’s phones tablets is the inclusion of dust water resistance. The Xperia Tablet Z2 can be submerged in 4.9 feet of (fresh) water for 30 minutes, is protected from dust....

The early launch and strong sales of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have helped Samsung’s mobile division to post its highest profit in almost two years. The Korean giant posted an operating profit of KRW 6.68 trillion on revenues of KRW 49.78 trillion — an increase of 12 percent and 5.7 percent, respectively. The company notes in its announcement that the “early launch and successful sales” of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, increased sales of OLED panels, and expanded supply of 14nm based chipsets helped the various divisions of the company....

Hot on the heels of Google announcing the release of Android 9.0 Pie for its Pixel devices, Essential has announced that it is also rolling out the latest version of Android to the PH-1. The Essential Phone might not have exactly topped the sales chart but the company has still ensured that it updates the device with the latest security update or Android version soon after Google. Since the Essential Phone runs on stock Android, you will get to experience Android 9....

If you find yourself in this unfortunate position, there’s an app that can help. You may have even already heard of it. DoNotPay, which markets itself as the world’s first robot lawyer, is expanding beyond just working as a burner card to help avoid recurring charges or an app that can sue robocallers on your behalf. Now, this virtual lawyer has new features to help you shortcut the unemployment filing process and work with companies that you owe money to delay payments....

I started with Fitbit Flex, and moved to Surge, Blaze, Ionic, and have used products like Charge in between. There has been a lot of design changes since then, right from led lights to black and white to the color displays. The Fitbit bands have evolved from being a silicon carry bag to replaceable bands. Let’s go ahead with the Fitbit Inspire HR review. Design, Build and Display One of the best things about Inspire is its design and build....

A lengthy help forum filled up with complaints from owners, who said they could no longer say, “OK ” speak a search item or voice comm from any screen. Instead, they were forced to launch voice search through the app or search bar. A community manager says some “compatability work” by ’s engineers accidently broke the feature, but it’s now restored. She indicated you should be running the latest version of the search app to get the feature up running again....

Two weeks ago, Epic announced that it would shut down the Fortnite game in China on November 15. It said, “Fortnite China’s beta test has ended,” and the servers will be closed. Fortnite Gives Up on China as Beijing’s Didn’t Give Approval In China, the new video games need approvals from the government to premiere and sell copies of the virtual items. The process of a license is strictly increasing and often unpredictable....

Call me Killer Note Mini In the looks department, the K8 Plus is pretty much like a shrunk version of the K8 Note. We received both units in Venom Black color, and if it were not for the size, it would have been really difficult to guess which is which. And just like the K8 Note, we think the design of the K8 Plus is more on the safer side than the adventurous one....

And now, Facebook is working itself into our professional lives through its new video chatting service that directly competes with Zoom. Tap or click here to see if it’s worth using. If you’re relying on Facebook more to stay in touch, it’s the perfect time to adjust your privacy and security settings. Here’s how. 1. Clear your history using ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ Facebook is constantly keeping tabs on your activity — on and off its site....

State of Affairs Confident KillSwitch KillSwitch, according to CTI, is an authentication solution that companies can use to accurately identify and properly address brute-force attacks on account logins, password-reset processes, transaction verifications and other authentication requests. After companies roll out the solution, end users who register at their KillSwitch-enabled websites, mobile applications or other online services will be prompted to select a number of secret categories of items to remember such as dogs, flowers and cars....

The Cyanogen team has started rolling out the CyanogenOS 13.1 update for the OnePlus One. Despite the Cyanogen OS 13.1 numbering, the update is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and not Android 6.1. It includes critical security fixes, improved stability and performance, new mods for Microsoft apps like Cortana, OneNote, Skype, and Twitter. OnePlus One owners report that the update includes a new Dialer app with Skype integration, Call Recording support, MOD support in lock screen, and more....

Back at Google I/O this year, the Google team announced a major update for Google Maps, the website as well as for the Android app. While the web version is available under limited preview to a limited number of people, Google promised that the Maps update for Android would land sometime this summer. Well, that day has finally arrived and Google has started rolling out the new Google Maps to Android users worldwide via the Play Store....

The family vacation that started it all One of my earliest memories was our vacation that year to Florida and Walt Disney World, which had only been open for about a year. We stayed at the Polynesian Village Resort, one of the only two properties to first open at the park, the second being the Contemporary Resort. I don’t remember much about the Polynesian in 1972, but I remember visiting the Contemporary....

You’re probably familiar with SIM cards but you may not be up to speed on eSIM – a relatively new technology found in most new smart phones. So what exactly is eSIM? Well the quick answer is eSIM is a SIM that”s already built into the phone (the e stands for “embedded”) unlike the physical SIM card you’re familiar with. On top of getting to skip the whole “Insert SIM” step that comes with a new phone or wireless plan, there are many other advantages to eSIM you may not be aware of, so let’s get into it....

(PssT! You can also subscribe to us on iTunes, listen on Spotify and hear us on Stitcher, Google Play and iHeartRadio, too. Tell a friend!) How to stop robocalls and scams How to listen and subscribe on different devices Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcasts so you never miss an episode. Here’s how to listen and subscribe on different devices: In March alone, more than 5 billion robocalls were made....

A new attempt by Facebook to combat false news The social network giant Facebook and its creator, Mark Zuckerberg, continue to implement measures aimed at transparent information generated on their platform and, thus, to leave behind the stigma arising from the problem of false news, especially during the last presidential election in the US. Now, the social network giant, Facebook has recently announced that, as highlighted by the leading reliable media platforms, will penalize all those pages that share stories marked as false repeatedly, barring access to advertising....

Version 4.5 of the app features a number of interface tweaks. There’s a new profile page that kind of resembles what we’ve been seeing of Material Design in the upcoming Android There are also bolder buttons for individual posts in your feed, the search box in the drop-down post filter at the top has also been exped so that you have more of an inclination to use it. You can download the new version of + from the ay Store....

In Summary The Mi 11 Ultra features the biggest camera sensor ever seen on the smartphone – almost a one-inch one. While the phone boasts flagship specifications right through (SD 888, 12 GB/ 256 GB, 5000 mAh battery with 67W wired and wireless charging), its design with a large camera bump has attracted a lot of attention. It features not just the cameras but also a secondary display. Unlike other Android phones where camera performance varies between different cameras, the Mi 11 Ultra claims to deliver high-quality performance from all its cameras....

According to the report from CRIenglish.com, the prosthetic’s are up to 95% accurate, however they are not exact copy but may be considered as good copies. Materials Used For Restoring Organs of The Dead Body Usually, 3D printers combine with layers of materials which include metal, plastic, ceramic and paper to make three dimensional objects that are based on a scanned image. They have used to create almost everything like guns, coffee cups, model cars and clocks....