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After cloning Snapchat via Instagram Stories and WhatsApp Status, Facebook today announced the worldwide launch of Messenger Day, its Snapchat clone for its messaging client. Messenger Day was first announced in October last year and was made available for limited testing in some countries. As with Snapchat, one can post and videos in their ‘day’ that will automatically disappear after 24 hours in Messenger Day. You can share your Messenger Day with all your friends or only your selected friends....

Now it looks like Microsoft has updated its launcher app for Android and it added the support for Cortana. Microsoft Launcher Version 44.6 will now allow users to make calls, schedule meetings, change the wallpaper, continue to Pc and more. Not only these, the updated launcher app also brings the Daily Bing Wallpapers to the one’s lock screen, home screen or both. Microsoft launcher also lets users personalize their smartphone with icon packs, themes and more....

Thankfully, a small update is headed to Galaxy S5 owners on T-Mobile to (hopefully) destroy the bug for good. The update is specifically for the SMS bug, as no new features are listed on the update page, only “Intermittently incoming SMS/MMS failure” is listed under the improvements section. Between now ne 10th, the update should be rolling out OTA (over the air), though users can also update through Samsung Kies today....

Physical security is implemented following a multi-layered approach that involves a multitude of systems (i.e. Access control systems, CCTV surveillance, locks, protective barriers) and trained personnel. Physical Security can reduce the risks of unauthorized accesses by combining complementary controls that can work as a deterrent for the threat factor, can help detect intrusions and trigger appropriate incident responses. Among the goals of physical security, there is the persuasion of potential attackers that the costs of attack and related risks exceeds the value of making the attack....

The Lenovo-owned Motorola today unveiled its latest handset in China: the Moto M. The unveiling of the handset comes after a plethora of leaks that had already revealed the key internal specifications of the device. The Moto M features a 5.5-inch Full HD display that is protected by a 2.5D curved glass. Inside, it is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P15 chipset paired with a Mali T860MP2 GPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a microSD card slot....

There are a lot of applications out there in the world, and quite a few of them geared towards messaging. There’s one, called Yo, that was released in June that’s very, very simple. And now Motorola is using the app to potentially give out 20 Motorola Moto 360s. The announcement was made through Motorola Mobility’s Twitter account on August 27, and the contest officially starts on the same day. It runs for only 24 hours, and the rules are pretty simple: Download the Yo app (which you can find through the link at the bottom of this post), and then send a “Yo” to Motorola....

The Takata airbag recall is among the largest product recalls in history. More than 100 million cars have been affected worldwide, costing billions of dollars. Tap or click here to see the 2.6 million recently added to the list. Now, another slew of automobiles is being recalled over different safety concerns. Nearly 1 million vehicles are impacted and owners should take action immediately. Read on for details on the fix and what you can do about it....

Rumors regarding Nokia 8 had already started to roll out on the internet. Nokia 8 will be the high-end smartphone and will compete with upcoming iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy S8. Well, Nokia is expected to announce a series of the smartphones during MWC 2017 and one of which could be the Nokia 8. According to the reports from GizmoChina, Nokia 8 was spotted at online retailer JD.com in China....

It happens even to the best of us, which is why might be planning to introduce a card that will help you find where you parked your car, whether it’s in a sky-scraping parking garage or a multi-acre lot. Android lice discovered code that alludes to parking reminders. The feature is called simply “ere you parked.” There is no other information beyond that, save for a neat little mockup (of Android lice’s design)....

As in so many things in technology and indeed in life, there is alas, no clear cut answer to this. On the one hand, yes, there is no doubting that software updates to devices or apps have their positive side. They show that the company is concerned about its product and is addressing issues affecting it. “Not like some big brands which launch a device and then forget about updating it for months,” a OnePlus user pointed out to me when I asked him for his take on the situation....

As currently, the gaming smartphones are in fashion this 2019. In fact, recently we saw a new example, the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and a couple of weeks ago saw the renewed Razer Phone 2. As if this were not enough, a teaser advances the launch of the all-new Nubia Red Magic 2, with brute power and more RAM. The all-new Nubia Red Magic 2 Thanks to a filtered image we have been able to know that the new smartphone for Nubian gamers is very close....

Microsoft Edge misses out some feature when it is being compared to more established browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. However, Microsoft Edge is better than its rivals when it comes to security. According to the reports from NSS Labs which was announced a few days ago. NSS Labs conducted a test to determine the most secure web browser on the market when it comes to SEM (Social engineered malware) and Phishing attacks....

Motorola today unveiled the Moto Z3 Play, the successor to the Moto Z2 Play from last year. The mid-range boasts a new design while still maintaining compatibility with Moto Mods previously launched by the company. The Moto Z3 Play features a glass design which is splash-resistant. The handset is also slightly thicker than its predecessor with a waistline of 7mm, though the camera housing protrudes even further from the back....

Verizon’s latest Droid branded handset — the Motorola Droid Turbo — is now available for purchase via its website or retail stores. The 32GB variant of the Droid Turbo will be available in three colors: Metallic Black, Red and Black Ballistic Nylon. It will set users back by $199 on a two-year contract or $25 for 24 months under Verizon EDGE. The 64GB variant will only be available in Black Ballistic Nylon for $249....

Though the OnePlus 5 received the update soon after the announcement, the older siblings 3 and 3T have just received the official update in the form of Oxygen OS 5.0.3. The roll-out is incremental, meaning the update will reach users gradually phase-wise. The update also brings new improvements to the stock Launcher, including a more refined shelf UI design, a new design for App shortcuts, and more pop-up options when you long press an app icon....

I admit it; my email is my life, my second name, my license plate in the online world. My PayPal account is associated with it; all my online jobs point to that email. I thought that setting up a password of 50 characters long would be enough, but I have chosen only words and numbers. That’s how I almost got hacked. Another huge mistake that I made was to be logged in all the time....

The processor architecture will allow computing power to be scalable based on mission needs, which will significantly improve overall computing efficiency for exploration missions. The design will also make the processor more reliable, enabling spacecraft computers to perform calculations up to 100 times faster than today’s state-of-the-art space computers, according to NASA. SEE: NASA is blazing an inspirational trail. We need to make sure everyone can follow it “Our current spaceflight computers were developed almost 30 years ago,” said Wesley Powell, NASA’s principal technologist for advanced avionics....

Speed is also important, of course, and there’s a chance your plan isn’t to blame. Tap or click here for a quick insider trick that involves changing one setting for significantly faster internet speeds. When your internet slows down, it could be your line, your device, your router, your browser or even your neighbors. I’ve got you covered with the steps to take to figure it out. Tap or click here for 10 ways to fix your home Wi-Fi problems....

Recently, Ming-Chi Kuo stated Apple might be working on the new 15-inch MacBook. Then after, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) revealed that Apple has been working on a new MacBook Air with a 15-inch display to be introduced sometime next year. Now, Kuo has given predictions regarding this Apple’s new 15-inch Notebook that Apple will start mass production in the fourth quarter of 2023, indicating a release later in the year “if all goes to plan....

The crime notifications are a little geographically challenged at the moment, as our editor-in-chief found one in his feed for fayette, Calif., despite not living in that city. Given the public safety angle, however, has probably built in a pretty wide radius for alerting people to especially nefarious activity like this armed robbery. The solar eclipse cards are another one of Now’s attempts to be newsworthy helpful, as Android lice spotted a card with viewing photography tips for Thursday’s solar eclipse....