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Google is bringing Meet to the Gmail app for iOS and Android The Internet search giant Google is adding a new shortcut to its Gmail app for all the iOS and Android users. The Gmail app is getting a Google Meet Video call feature. The company has announced about this in a blog post. In coming weeks, the feature will be available for all the iOS and Android users. Once the app is ready to use, the user will see a new tab Meet tab on the Gmail app....

Recently, we have seen lots of malware or adware in the form of Google Chrome extension is making its way to the Chrome web store. Recently, Google raised the level of security and added new features in Windows that will alert users in case of any suspicious behavior. According to the reports from TheVerge, Google in collaboration with security firm ESET added some security feature in Chrome browser. You can say Google added some antivirus feature in its browser....

The CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has recently issued a vulnerability note for Google Chrome. The government has issued a warning for Google Chrome versions prior to 98.0.4758.80. According to the CERT-In, there are multiple vulnerabilities in chrome that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user’s system. Chrome Has “High Severity” Vulnerability, Update the Browser Now Chrome is the most used web browser in the world; because of that, hackers target it easily....

One of the best known is the tech giant Google’s URL Shortener (goo.gl), but this service has the days counted and will be closed as early as 1 year. To make life easier for those who want to copy lengthy URLs, the tech giant Google’s URL shortener was created in 2009. Earlier we wrote about this service here that became massively used by Internet users, since it allows not only URL shortening, save previously shortened URLs and still know how many clicks were made on that short link....

Should I do a recharge of 5, 7 or 10 GB plan? Or is it enough to have a little control over consumption? Each smartphone has resources to keep track of the billing cycle, and even operators often have tools that offer information on this consumption. To facilitate this task the tech giant Google presented Datally, a mobile application for users of Android devices in its version 5.0 or higher and that offers a simple and easy interface to better manage the consumption of the contracted subscription data....

Now the Google has updated the secuirty status of their search engine “Google.com”. Earlier, when Google.com was enterted to check the safety, the page displayed that “some pages on this website install malware on visitors”, “attackers on this site might try to trick you to download software or steal your information”. The report from Google Safe Browsing also mentioned that “Don’t panic. Users sometimes post bad content on websites that are normally safe....

Google Lens Rolled out on Desktop with OCR Support As of now, Google Lens lets the user to copy texts from an image via optical character recognition (OCR). It works like this, go to Goole Photos on your desktop and open any image that has text on it, there at the top left corner you will see an option of “Copy text from image” with a logo of google Lens. Click on this option and the image starts analyzing what’s on Android....

The new Google Maps will provide users augmented reality turn-by-turn directions, recommendations, the friend sharing features and more. Let’s look at some of the new features that are coming to Google Maps soon. Ar Directions Well, if you are amongst those who don’t like staring at the map every time you walk in a new city, then Google Maps is about to get an extraordinary feature for you. The new feature essentially combines Google’s Street View and maps data to show real-time version of Street View, combining real-world images with map overlays....

A new issue has been released and shows that the tech giant Google collects the location of Android users even after they indicate they do not want the company to record this information. What has been revealed now is serious and shows that since the beginning of the year the tech giant Google is collecting information on the location of Android smartphones even when they do not have any SIM card inserted or the GPS turned on....

Latency of sound: A classic Android problem In particular, we talk about the latency of sound or audio. This problem has always been present in Android, and although in recent years it has been reduced considerably (especially from Lollipop), it is still much worse than in iOS. This is the reason why the operating system has a bad reputation among music creators and other professionals in the sound industry, preferring to use iOS to work in case it is necessary because so much latency generates synchronization problems....

Recently, researchers at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, led by India-origin Shivam Bhasin found that your phone’s sensors can leak your passwords to hackers. Researchers have found that phone’s sensor like accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope and others represent a potential security risk. The researchers have gathered data from six sensors on Android smartphone and ran this information through machine learning and deep learning algorithms. You will be shocked to know that the researchers have successfully unlocked every device tested with 99....

As many of you will know, cryptocurrency mining takes a good amount of requirement of the device in which you want to mine, the hardware specifications have to be very good. That’s why a great server like Tesla, in which we find a very high power to process all the data we find in the company, is one of the main objectives of the hackers. Tesla hacked to mine cryptocurrencies This breach of security already discovered a couple of weeks ago by the security firm itself, put the whistle in the sky for all those companies that maintain servers in AWS and other distributors....

Well, we don’t have enough time to know everything. However, the reason behind this is little funny. So, it will be worth knowing why ATM PINs always have 4 Digit Code. ATM (Automated Teller Machines) was first introduced in the year 1967 and it had been widespread in no-time. Instead of visiting the bank and waiting in a long queue to withdraw money, you just need to swipe your ATM card, insert your secret 4 Digit PIN code and obtain the money you require....

If we talk about computer, Microsoft Windows is one of the dominant operating systems that are used by the majority of computer users. If you have a Windows computer then one question would have surely crossed your mind, why is the default drive in Windows computer is C drive? The drives beyond C are labeled D, E, and so on. Additionally, if you plug in your USB flash drives you will get F and G drive....

According to the new study published online this week in Science Advances, the system can create and distribute encryption codes at rates of megabits per second, between five and ten times faster than current methods, and at the same rate as the current of the Internet when operating several systems in parallel. Researchers at Duke University, Ohio State University and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated that the technique is effective against common attacks, even in the face of equipment failures that could open loopholes....

Recently, many users have reported to us about the sound issues on Windows 11. Several users have reported having sound problems in Windows 11, such as no sound, distorted sound, etc. So, if you are experiencing sound problems while using Windows 11, you’ve reached the right place. Windows 11 offers you a handful of options to configure, improve, reset, and manage the sound settings. You can go through these settings to make appropriate audio-related changes on Windows 11....

Taking screenshots on Windows 11 isn’t just handy; it could be a time-saver, especially when you need to demonstrate something that would otherwise be difficult to explain in words. A few months ago, we shared a guide on Techviral where we discussed a few best ways to take a screenshot on Windows 11. You can rely on the built-in Print Screen functionality or use third-party apps for capturing a screenshot....

If you have been using an Android device for a while, you might have noticed that the battery charging speed slows down over time. This happens for various reasons, and in this article, we will list a few of them. Also Read: 8 Best Ways to Stop Spotify From Draining Your Android’s Battery 13 Best Ways to Charge Your Android Battery Faster Not only that, but we will even list a few best methods to charge your Android battery faster....

The good thing about Microsoft Store is that it has all the apps users mostly use, such as VLC Media Player, Spotify, Netflix, etc. While Microsoft Store is convenient for downloading and installing UWP apps, some bugs frustrate many users. While using Microsoft Store, users often run into problems like the Search bar not working, Microsoft Store closing automatically, errors, and other issues. These things usually happen when the Microsoft Store’s cache data gets corrupted....

Since passwords provide the first line of defense against any unauthorized access to your system and personal information, we have decided to share a few tips to make your passwords as strong as possible. Create A Super Secure Password To Defeat Hackers So, in this article, we are going to share a few best tips to create a super-secure password to defeat hackers. Let’s check out. 1. Setup A Longer Password When we are talking about a stronger password, we mean passwords that are about 8-15 characters long....