Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The Next Web
Bengaluru, KA, India
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Who Is policing the location data industry?
Google and Apple have tried cracking down, but location data brokers are moving to a new and smarter way to collect your whereabouts. → Read More
4 Windows keyboard shortcuts I can’t live without
Paste multiple items, use virtual desktops to switch between work and play, launch apps quickly, and annotate screenshots with these tips. → Read More
How to turn off those 'allow site notifications?' pop-ups in every browser
There's no need to allow websites to send you notifications, If you've never found any use for these, you can turn them off - here's how. → Read More
How to build tech for good — and turn a profit
Christian Erfurt, CEO and co-founder of Be My Eyes on combining purpose and profit to build a sustainable tech business that does good. → Read More
Bitcoin nears $32,000 as Musk says Tesla will 'likely' accept it again
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the EV company is 'likely' to resume accepting payment for its vehicles in the cryptocurrency, after pausing the option in May. → Read More
How to ditch Chrome’s dumbass tab groups on Android
Tab groups in Chrome on Android are stupid, because they make it hard to find pages you've opened. Here's a fix for that in Chrome 91 and up. → Read More
Oh great, now I’ve gotta check my phone for Pegasus spyware?
There's now a tool to check if your phone has been infected with Pegasus spyware — yet another signal that the illusion of privacy is fading. → Read More
All you need to know about REvil's $70M Kaseya ransomware attack
In one of the largest ever ransomware incidents, Russia-linked REvil is said to have hit hundreds of companies, and wants $70M to undo the damage. → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg went full 'Murica for July 4 this year
Mark Zuckerberg celebrated USA's Independence Day with a little video of himself on the water again — and he looks more patriotic than you will ever be. → Read More
Remember iPods? This one lives in your browser and plays Spotify
This browser-based emulation of an iPod Classic from 2007 works just like the real thing — except, it works with your Spotify and Apple Music libraries! → Read More
I lost my weekend to Power Wash Simulator, and I regret nothing
This simple little PC game featuring power washing is arguably the most satisfying way to kill time under lockdown — and you won't even get wet. → Read More
Google’s Wear OS update for offline audio has me re-hyped about smartwatches
Wear OS will soon let you download music and podcasts to your smartwatch from streaming apps, and ditch your phone. That's a game-changer for long walks. → Read More
Are we safer with the FBI accessing our computers without consent?
The FBI’s latest cybersecurity moves bring the government into new territory – inside privately owned computers. Smart move or government overreach? → Read More
Feast your eyes on Husqvarna’s stunning electric motorcycle concept
Husqvarna's electric E-Pilen Concept aims to deliver 8 kW of power, and a range of 100 km (62 miles), so it'll be suitable for city commuting. → Read More
How to copy and paste multiple text snippets on Android and iOS
Stop typing the same phrases, addresses, and ID numbers over and over again on your mobile device. Try this trick with Gboard and SwiftKey to save time. → Read More
YouTube’s new video resolution menu on mobile is an abomination
I don't know how this monstrosity was birthed, but YouTube's new video resolution selector on mobile has got to go. For those of you who haven't seen it yet, YouTube now has a revamped ... → Read More
Twitter tests business profiles so companies can look more profesh
Twitter's Professional Profiles could make it easier for companies, non-profits, and the like to display specific information about their organization. → Read More
NASA’s Perseverance rover has extracted breathable oxygen from Martian air
NASA has had plenty of reason to remotely celebrate its achievements on Mars lately. After it successfully flew the Ingenuity autonomous helicopter there earlier this week, the space ... → Read More
Instagram will now filter out strangers’ DMs that contain abusive language
From now on, Instagram will "automatically filter DM requests containing offensive words, phrases, and emojis, so you never have to see them." Good. → Read More
How to score Horizon Zero Dawn for PS4 and PS5 for free before May 14
Sony is offering up the blockbuster adventure game Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for free. You can snag it on PS4 and PS5 at no charge until May 14. → Read More