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Xiaomi Mi TV 4 & Mi TV 4A – How Different Are These Two TVs?
Xiaomi has launched a slew of televisions under its Mi TV range for the Indian market over the past few weeks. These televisions are positioned as affordable Smart TVs that support internet and let you access content from your standard TV set top box.
The Mi TV range starts from Rs 13,999 and goes up to Rs 40,000, for which you can choose between a 32-inch HD model, 43-inch Full-HD variant, and the high-end 55-inch television that supports 4K or ultra-high definition resolution.
It’s more than evident that everyone wants one of these, but which out of the Mi TV 4 and Mi TV 4A should you buy? Read the full story here to find out.
Android P Developer Preview Out: Features to Expect in 2018
Google has released the developer preview of the next Android version, which will be announced at the Google I/O 2018 later this year. We still don’t know whether Google will stick with its tradition of naming it after sweets or desserts, but what we do know is the set of features that users can expect to get on their Android devices this year.
So, what new features will Android P offer? Here’s everything you need to know.
Amazon Echo Users Worried by Alexa’s Creepy Laughs, Fix On its Way
Amazon’s Echo smart speakers have run into a creepy laughter problem. The company’s voice assistant has reportedly gone on an involuntary laughing spree, which has spooked many users across the globe.
Trouble is, Alexa has been found laughing out loud without any human intervention, or any command (like Alexa, tell me a joke) thrown its way. This weird development has forced many Amazon Echo users to unplug their devices, just so that the witch-like laughter doesn’t end up giving them nightmares.
Read the full story here.
More Than 22,000 Indian Websites Have Been Hacked Till Jan 2018
Over 22,000 Indian websites, including 114 government portals were hacked between April 2017 and January 2018, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
As per information reported to and tracked by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a total of 22,207 Indian websites including 114 government websites were hacked during April 2017 to January 2018. A total number of 493 affected websites were used for malware propagation, Minister of State for Electronics and IT KJ Alphons said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.
Read the full story here.
Beyond the Telephone: Alexander Graham Bell’s Not-So-Famous Five
I am sure that you've heard about Mr Bell.
The inventor, the rockstar: Alexander Graham Bell!
The same person who's the reason you're able to hold a smartphone to your ears and say things like… “Baby, khaana kha liya aapne? (Baby, have you eaten?)”
The world is aware of the fact that Bell invented the telephone. In fact, on the 7 March 1876, he got the official patent for it.
However, that's not the only thing Bell cooked up in his time. Read here about the five other inventions of Bell, which didn't quite make front page.
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