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The Google Monopoly Case and Its Causes

Google is one of the, if not the biggest, names worldwide and is a crucial aspect of daily life as an individual or a corporation. The tech giants are owners of technological leaps such as android and, of course, the Google search engine. Such innovations paved the way for Google’s greatness, but they also pushed […]

Why VR Might Never Take Off

Virtual Reality (VR) has not seen as much success as its Augmented Reality (AR) counterpart. Many of the same problems that have plagued the industry for decades still exist today, preventing VR from taking off in any real sense.  Why Hasn’t VR Taken Off?   No matter how much hype we heard over the last decade, […]

Uber Says Lapsus$-linked Hacker Responsible for Breach

Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday a hacker affiliated with the Lapsus$ hacking group was responsible for a cyber attack that forced the ride-hailing company to shut several internal communications temporarily last week. Uber said the attacker had not accessed any user accounts and the databases that store sensitive user information such as credit card […]

Do You Need VR for Metaverse Access?

Unless you have been under a rock for the last couple of years, you have most likely heard how the metaverse will bring about a new era of digital connectedness, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and e-commerce. With all that technology in mind, do you need VR for Metaverse access or to take part in the […]

Are Foldable Phones Worth it? Pros and Cons of Folding Phones 

Foldable devices are experiencing a modern revolution, but are foldable phones worth it? Manufacturers of some of the largest smartphones and tablets, like Samsung, Microsoft, and Huawei, have gotten on board and are now providing high-end gadgets that often have an exterior screen and a sizable interior screen that can be accessed by unfolding the […]

How Many Metaverses are There? 

Can there be multiple metaverses? How many metaverses exist out there? Is it a single metaverse that combines many universes? As always, to answer any of these questions, we first have to get out definitions straight.   Defining the Metaverse  Everyone and their dog have a slightly different definition for the Metaverse, but it’s safe to […]

TikTok Hack: Exposing 2 Billion Users Data to Malicious Breach 

The world’s most famous and beloved short-video application TikTok has been reportedly hacked with the hacker disclosing that an estimate of almost two billion users’ data being stolen, supported by the reveal of the source code.  The alleged hack news started circulating on a popular hacking forum over the past few days, with hackers claiming […]

The Current War Between Antivirus and Windows Defender

The world of computers has changed drastically. Computers started as an entire room but now they are compact enough for you to carry them worldwide. For a while, people thought of computers as fragile systems virtually could easily be infected with viruses, which promoted the use of Antivirus and Windows defender software. Such a notion […]

What to Know Before Installing Windows 11

Windows 11 has introduced some fantastic new features. Microsoft has simplified the process of upgrading to a new OS. However, to guarantee a clean installation, it’s still important to do certain background checks and a few tins to keep in mind before installing Windows 11. First, before any major shift in software, make sure everything […]

UAE VoIP Ban: Everything you Need to Know 

Anyone with friends in Dubai or Abu Dhabi knows about the UAE VoIP ban. You have probably tried calling your friends or family on WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, or the like only to hear them say something along the lines of “Wait, let me turn on the VPN.”   Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP, also called IP […]