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Fitbit has announced that it will add support for logging in with a Google account in 2023. The move comes after Fitbit joined the Google family of companies in January 2021 through an acquisition that was valued in at $2.1 billion (roughly Rs. 17,000 crore). Fitbit's latest devices, including the Sense 2 and Versa 4, were released with “Fitbit by Google” branding, and an operating system identical to Google's Wear OS 3 for its Pixel watch. Signing up to set up new Fitbit devices will require using a Google account from…

Well, the latest answer is good news This morning, the official Ubisoft Support Twitter account seemingly confirmed a Ubisoft Connect requirement for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. It was met with immediate dismay from fans, on the very day the game had gone gold. After the tweet was swiftly deleted we reached out to Ubisoft for comment — but that same account later cleared things up. The new tweet states rather succinctly: “A Ubisoft Connect account isn’t mandatory for players to play Mario + Rabbids Sparks of…

According to a new piece of information, devices launching with Android 13 may be required to offer ‘Seamless Updates’. Well, all devices that come with Google Mobile Services (GMS), that is, which are the vast majority of them. This information comes from Mishaal Rahman.All devices launching with Android 13 may be required to utilize ‘Seamless Updates’As a reminder, this feature has been around since 2016, it arrived with the original Google Pixel phone. Google changed things around since then, but it’s still…

Android 13 is now rolling out for Pixel smartphones and OEMs are already working on updating their handsets with latest Android software. However, it looks like that these companies will have to adopt the “Seamless Updates” feature for new handsets that ship with Android 13 if they want to receive a GMS (Google Mobile Services) licence. Samsung is one of the major OEMs that are yet to implement Seamless Updates on its smartphones. It is to be noted that the feature has been available since the launch of the first Google…

Starting with devices launching with Android 13, the “Seamless Updates” feature will be a requirement on all devices that want to receive a GMS (Google Mobile Services) license. Since launching the feature with the OG Google Pixel since 2016, the feature has been tweaked and some of the downsides to using this feature have been addressed by Google. Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra This feature is implemented in the system partition of a device where the firmware is installed. Using A and B partitions make it…

Last Updated: September 21, 2022, 11:05 ISTVande Bharat Express to get Electrical Engine Soon (Photo: IANS)This system has been implemented in many countries where high-speed passenger trains run, the countries include China, Japan, France, and South AfricaThe Railways will have to make major changes in its entire network for the Vande Bharat train, which is being converted from diesel to electric engine. The Vande Bharat train consumes double the electricity as the normal electric trains. This system has been implemented…

Apple 14 Pro Max was recently subjected to a battery test by a Chinese publication and they have published the results of the test. The test, which included multiple Apple chargers, hints at the time taken by a particular charging brick to fully charge the top-of-the-line handset, as well as the maximum speed of charging achieved by each wall block. It is to be noted that unlike Android smartphone makers, Apple doesn't reveal the battery capacity of its handsets or the time its chargers take to fully charge the company's…

Writing and delivering interactive Python apps to non-computational usersPhoto by Dorothea OLDANI on UnsplashNo matter what type of organization you work in, people working in data science have a spectrum of computational skills and background. One of the biggest challenges for computationally-savvy researchers is how to most effectively deliver useful tools to their less-computational colleagues. While Python is an extremely powerful tool for data analysis and visualization, it is not trivial for non-computational…

A PAN card serves as a proof of identity (PoI) for an Indian citizen and is mandatory to carry out any financial transaction like opening a bank account, making an investment, etc. Every Permanent Account Number is unique to an individual and is valid for a lifetime. In case the PAN card is lost, misplaced, or damaged, one can easily apply for a PAN card reprint online. Here’s a guide on how you can apply for a duplicate PAN card online, eligibility and charges for the same, documents required, and other related info.What…

Image: Getty/sakkmesterkeAction must be taken now to help protect networks from cybersecurity threats that will emerge in the advent of power of quantum computing, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned. While quantum computing could bring benefits to computing and society, it also brings new cybersecurity threats – and the CISA alert warns that critical infrastructure in particular is at risk. Many forms of digital communications and internet-connected systems rely on data…