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MIT researchers invent a technology to charge smartphones and laptops via Wi-Fi signals

The researchers are hopeful that the technology would be capable of charging smartphones and laptop batteries

Mar 30, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Beware! New coronavirus phishing campaign tricks you by telling you you've been infected

Cybercriminals are using a new phishing campaign that tells victims they've come in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 and tricks them into downloading malware.

Mar 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Netizens suggest 'inhaling steam with orange peels' as Coronavirus cure; here's the truth

Videos of people inhaling steam with iodized salt, orange or lemon peels, onion and garlic as a cure against COVID-19 have surfaced online

Mar 30, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

GTA 6 announcement trailer ft. The Weeknd' dropped? Millions of fans disappointed

Fans of the Rockstar franchise were crushed after a trailer for "GTA 6" featuring the Weeknd emerged on social media but turned out to be a fake

Mar 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

UAE's drive-thru coronavirus testing facility,

Drive-thru coronavirus test centres open in UAE and each screening takes only 5 minutes

United Arab Emirates has opened its first drive-thru coronavirus testing facility in Abu Dhabi that is capable of screening hundreds of people daily

Mar 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Google Classroom app soars in popularity amid Covid-19 shutdown

The app has become one of the most popular apps on the Google Play Store and has just surpassed 50 million downloads

Mar 29, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Ireland planning to launch voluntary phone tracker app to combat Coronavirus outbreak

The daedly virus outbreak has created havoc around the world claiming the lives of more than 30,000 people globally

Mar 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

After Siri, it's doctor Alexa who can tell you what to do if you think you have Coronavirus

You can now ask Amazon's digital assistant 'Alexa, do I have coronavirus' and she will run an unofficial screening for COVID-19 based on CDC guidelines

Mar 29, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Google removes popular conspiracy theory app from Play Store for spreading fake Coronavirus claims

The app had a video by radio host and conspiracy theorist Alan Jones that disputed the need for social distancing, shelter at home and other efforts during coronavirus

Mar 29, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Google resumes Chrome updates after brief hiatus owing to COVID-19

Google had paused all its Chrome releases to ensure stability, just as millions of users started working from their homes as a result of self-quarantine and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 29, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

OnePlus finally listens to fans, could drop always-on display feature on phones via future update

OnePlus has long been skipping some very sought-after features like wireless charging and always-on ambient displays on its phones, but that's going to change soon

Mar 28, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Iran's low-level Islamic cleric uses 'Perfume of the Prophet' as Coronavirus cure; patient dies

Iranian cleric uses 'perfume of the Prophet' as coronavirus cure, patient dies [VIDEO]

A video of a low-level Iranian cleric using 'perfume of the Prophet' as a cure for coronavirus has surfaced online.

Mar 28, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Sony is going to merge its mobile, camera, TV and audio businesses; PlayStation remains independent

The Japanese electronics giant will incorporate Sony Mobile Communication, Imaging Products & Solutions, and Sony Home Entertainment & Sound into a new holding company

Mar 28, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

This 3D-printable device allows 1 ventilator to treat 4 COVID-19 patients amid shortage in US

The Vesper or ventilator splitting device is a simple-looking three-way 'Y' connector that expands use of one ventilator to treat up to four patients simultaneously

Mar 28, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Stop singing 'Happy Birthday' and time your handwash with this DIY soap dispenser that plays your favourite music

The Scrubber soap dispenser is a DIY project which is far better than singing Happy Birthday to yourself every time you wash your hands

Mar 27, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

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