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Here are some of the best Google Home Language Skills you can make use out of the Google Home device you have right now. Content Google Home Interpreter Mode to Translate Conversations Google recently showcased a new Google Home language skill named Interpreter mode, which helps its users to translate the conversations in real time and make a two-way bilingual conversation lot easier. The feature was initially pushed along with the Google Home Hub, the smart display from Google which runs Google Assistant on the board....

The fine was handed out by the UK’s data watchdog which give Facebook the maximum possible fine set out in the 1998 Data Protection Act. For a company which posted a $13 billion profit last quarter, that’s a drop in the bucket and regulators have said that it would have been “significantly higher” under the EU’s GDPR regulations that arrived in May. Take a look at our guide on how to keep yourself safe online....

Ulefone’s BeTouch is a Chinese phone that’s available to buy in the UK through Geekbuying for just £147 at the time of writing. Bear in mind that Geekbuying ships the BeTouch from China, so you may also incur import duty. Before you buy this budget phone you should read up on our advice on the pros and cons of buying cheap phones from China. If you do decide to take the plunge and purchase the BeTouch, you absolutely won’t regret your choice....

Like the arrival of a new era, LED lamps have changed the entire scenario of the market offering something new and more than the previous lights. They have a low wattage allowing you to save a lot of energy, without making any cut in the light output. Available at an average cost of $2 to $25, they are the new rock stars of the light industry. You might still be using the old incandescent bulbs in your home or office, if yes, now is the time to cut your cost by installing the LED bulbs and minimizing the energy bill....

Also see: Best Black Friday Phone Deals UMI Rome review: UK price and availability UMI phones were until recently available only from third-party Chinese distributors such as Coolicool.com, which supplied our UMI Rome for review. It offers the Rome from its EU warehouse with free shipping at £113.59, or you can take a gamble and buy the Rome from the Chinese warehouse for £85.19. Beware that you may have to pay import duty when shipping the UMI Rome from China, however – read up on our advice on buying grey market tech....

Due to these Custom ROMs, it has become so easy to experience those new customized features on any low-end device. If your device is an aging one like Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 then it is pretty much sure that the latest Android L update will never be released for your phone. This is due to a lack of hardware compatibility of Galaxy Y S5360. In this article, we’ll be discussing how to install the latest Android 5....

As Bleeping Computer reports, it hijacks the legitimate Windows Installer tool to bypass existing account security. Once installed, Raspberry Robin tries to establish external network connection with a malicious domain, allowing hackers to take control of the device. That gives them the power to destroy files or collect sensitive information on Windows 11 or Windows 10, but the final target of this specific malware isn’t known. Once infected, Raspberry Robin is proving resistant to many removal efforts....

First, head to freemake.com and download Freemake Video Converter. Carefully install the software, using the custom options to make sure no other software is installed at the same time. Next, insert a DVD into your drive and launch Freemake. Click the large +DVD button at the top and a list of videos will be shown. You’ll have to use your judgement to work out which is the movie, as opposed to extras....

It now seems that another device is in the works, this time with a flip phone design that would make it a rival to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Oppo Find N2 Flip. So, what can we expect and will we be able to buy it outside China? Here’s all we know so far about the Vivo X Flip. When will the Vivo X Flip be released? There’s no official confirmation from Vivo yet on whether the X Flip is a reality, let alone when we might see it appear....

The Innotab 3S is Vtech’s take on a children’s tablet. You can’t really miss this as the device looks and feels very much like a toy. Of course this isn’t a bad thing, as younger folk can find precision-milled aluminium a tad dull, plus the rugged plastic casing looks like it might survive the odd fall or two. It’s a chunky tablet, mainly to accommodate the required four AA batteries, alongside a cartridge port for dedicated games....

An update to WhatsApp means you’ll start seeing some blue ticks appearing in message threads. Here we explain why and what they mean. See also: Beware of the latest WhatsApp charging hoax. So far, there has been no way of knowing whether a message you’ve sent via WhatsApp has been read by the recipient. However, that’s about to change with a new version which includes grey and blue ticks. With the new version of WhatsApp, these ticks will appear next to every message you send....

However, despite their long history, the F1-F12 keys remain a mystery to many of us. Most laptop manufacturers have combined them with commonly used functions like volume and brightness adjustments – in this scenario, you’ll need to hold down the ‘Fn’ key to get the original function. But without the same space constraints on external keyboards, they often remain unused. The one big exception here is gaming, where they’re often used for specific controls....

Are torrents legal? Torrenting is simply a method of sharing large files online. Unlike a standard download where you click a link and the file is saved to your hard drive from a single source, a torrent file is shared out among a number of users and downloaded in parts that are then automatically assembled into the movie, album, or relevant media. The reason for this approach is to reduce the strain on any one source, sharing the load among the users....

What’s so special about HDR? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and has traditionally been a photographic technique that’s been in use for a number of years. The process involves a camera taking multiple shots of the same thing, but at differing exposure rates. These are then combined to make a single photograph with a richer contrast of light and dark areas, making the colours appear more vivid. Now this idea of an expanded light and colour range is appearing, albeit using different technologies, on TVs, smartphones, and consoles, all of which boast a generally improved viewing experience....

Although it’s not law yet, the Guardian reported that the US is considering banning any device bigger than a smartphone from hand luggage if you’re flying to the US from the UK. If you have questions around whether you can take your laptop on-board a plane, see our dedicated article. That would mean no tablets or laptops to keep you entertained – or working – on some transatlantic flights. For now though, here are the rules....

It’s the sort of scene that should immediately get even a casual comics fan’s attention, but the film is coy about the character – and who’s playing them. The answers are out there, so here’s what you need to know – including what it means for the sequel, and how we might have seen a lot more from them in the movie. Naturally, there will be spoilers from here on out....

Since the game is removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against both the companies. As soon as Apple banned Fortnite, in response, Epic Games mocked Apple by releasing a video called, “Nineteen Eighty Fortnite”. This video was similar to Apple’s famous AD from 1984 that served to take a stand against IBM’s dominance in the tech business. Yes, you can still play the installed game on your mobile, but, you’ll not be able to update it....

I’m running Windows XP, should I upgrade to Windows 10? The simple answer to this question is yes, and we’ll explain why. Assuming we convince you, the question is whether you should upgrade your existing machine or go and buy completely new hardware – we’ll tackle this, too. One reason why you might not want to upgrade is if you’re running old specialist software which won’t run on Windows 10. See: How to install Windows 10....

Alongside the Surface Duo smartphone, we also saw a larger dual-screen device called the Surface Neo. This would run on a new version of Windows known as Windows 10X, with both initially scheduled for a ‘Holiday 2020’ launch. However, following a series of delays and uncertainty about its future, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 is not coming to market in 2021, and most likely never will in its current form....

However, the company tore up those plans with the release of Windows 11, which went from abstract concept to official announcement in a matter of weeks. The cancellation of Windows 10X influenced Microsoft’s decision, but Satya Nadella and Co had clearly been considering a new desktop OS for a while. With no assurances regarding Windows 11’s lifespan, it’s logical we’ll see a successor at some point. Microsoft is thought to be working on Windows 12 internally, and it could be just two years away....