Evleaks has managed to access what appears to be an image of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, shown here as the Galaxy S5 Dx. Leaks in the past have indicated that the mini variant of the current Samsung flagship does exist, but this is the first time we’re seeing the smartphone in a live image. Interestingly, the device was visible on Samsung UK’s official page, thus confirming the leak’s authenticity....

Service providers will be required to maintain a database that includes user IP addresses, names, period of subscription, user email addresses, validated addresses, and contact information. India’s junior IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar released a frequently asked questions document on Wednesday addressing concerns aimed at the new rules – particularly around the requirement that tech companies provide information on data breaches to government within six hours of the incident occurring. “The nature of user harms and risks in 2022 are different from what it used to be a decade back … Rapid and mandatory reporting of incidents is a must and a primary requirement for remedial action for ensuring stability and resilience of cyber space,” said Chandrasekhar....

Instagram has today announced the ability to automatically translate text in story posts. The app has been able to translate text in posts and captions since 2016, and it’s now added this feature to Stories. As reported by the Verge, “When the service detects a foreign language in a post, it will display a ‘See Translation’ option on the top left to the screen, which users can tap to see a translation at the bottom....

1. Top Notch Hardware Although the new Mi Drone costs $460/$380 , Xiaomi hasn’t sacrificed much on the hardware. It comes attached with a 360-degree Sony 12.4-megapixel camera module that has the ability to record either 4K footage at 30fps or Full HD at 60fps. RAW image functionality along with a 3-axis stabilization that interestingly calibrates itself 2,000 times per second is also available. There’s also a removable 5100mAh battery that can last up to 27 minutes....

As chatbots evolve to better support business’ needs, Sprout is building automated workflows that bring chatbots to life in social conversations. Today, we’re introducing Sprout’s Bot Builder: a new set of tools that empowers brands to resolve customer issues at a faster rate and offers unique marketing experiences for their customers and followers. Available in Sprout’s Advanced plan, the new offering enables brands to create, preview and deploy Twitter chatbots in minutes....

We’re almost at the end of the iOS 14 cycle but there’s a bug that still affects plenty of users on the current iPhone’s operating system. People across the internet have shared that when connecting the iPhone to their cars, sometimes they get an “Only one accessory can be used at a time” error. This issue has been noted in several Reddit forums and Apple Discussion pages. This specific bug happens as early as iOS 14....

In the Tall Grass has suitably creepy moments peppered throughout, but its overall narrative lacks cohesion and can be confusing at times. Premiering at this year’s Fantastic Fest, In the Tall Grass is Hollywood’s latest Stephen King adaptation. The famous author’s works have been brought to the screen for decades, and more recently Netflix has taken a particular liking to King’s tales of suspense (see: Gerald’s Game, 1922). This time, the streaming service is bringing King’s 2012 novella (which he co-wrote with his son, Joe Hill) to life, hoping it can become the latest in an ever-growing line of successful King adaptations....

Incredibles 2, the Brad-Bird directed smash hit, has done Disney and Pixar proud by passing the worldwide box office gross of the first installment from 2004. The Incredibles introduced the world to the Parrs, a unique superpowered family in a world where superpowers were frowned upon. It was considered a unique and groundbreaking film for its time, and is one of Pixar’s most popular efforts to date. The sequel - which has an all-star voice cast that includes Craig T....

Since the invention of the steam locomotive, there have been continuous technological developments in the field of railway transport. For example, AGV Italo (a train which entered into service in April 2013) has a maximum operational speed of 223 miles per hour, whereas the maximum speed of the locomotive “Blucher” built in 1814 was only 4 miles per hour. The technological developments in the railway industry bring not only speed and comfort to train passengers, but also cause information security challenges....

“In IT, we call it a people-process-technology approach, where technology is as good as the processes implemented around it, and processes are as good as the people who execute them,” John said. “Realizing this, I invested in my education and career development heavily. It helped close my skills gaps and increased my productivity at work.” He carried that same approach throughout 12 years of his experience while doing lab experiments, earning certifications and building his new Infosec Skills learning path....

From Facebook getting a makeover to Instagram changing the way users shop and a long list of TikTok updates and new features, we’ve broken them all down so you don’t miss a beat. What’s happening on Facebook? Facebook Newsfeed is Splitting Into Two Facebook is getting a makeover! Following in the footsteps of its sister social media platform Instagram, the Facebook News Feed is splitting into two. In a Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg announced the new Home tab you see when first opening the app will be devoted to algorithm-based content with Reels, Stories and other personalized content they think you will like....

Instagram thinks the new addition will bring the flexibility to share more personal moments since you won’t be worried about your parents or even strangers watching them, all while still keeping a public profile. Close Friends on Instagram is, for now, limited to stories but there’s a good chance it will be extended soon to regular posts as well. To build the list, you will have to head over to your profile and tap the “Close Friends” option in the right navigation drawer....

Instagram is launching an auto-caption feature for English speakers to use in Stories with just a sticker. As reported by The Verge, “Instagram now has a captions sticker for Stories, which will automatically transcribe speech in videos.” The sticker is available only in English and for English-speaking countries. Eventually, it will start rolling out to other languages and countries. Soon, Instagram will start testing this feature in its Reels section as well....

Instagram is rolling out an update today that adds new features for stickers in both Stories and Direct messaging. The new features include more custom geostickers for cities, a new selfie sticker, and a “sticker pinning” feature that gives you more options for adding stickers to videos. The company also announced today that the Stories feature is now at 200 million active users daily. That’s up from 150 million users that it announced back in January....

There’s been growing concern about Instagram teen usage after leaked internal reports suggested that the app could be unhealthy for some teenage girls. App owner Facebook now says it is taking action to promote healthier usage. Separately, an academic argues that lawmakers don’t understand teenagers, and that they are trying to legislate control of the wrong app … Background We’ve previously outlined the background to this: Facebook subsequently made public two of the reports, with annotations it said provided important context, while the WSJ shared four more....

CarPlay is becoming an essential part of using iOS. What started as something only in high-end aftermarket stereos has turned into the default for new cars. Unfortunately, my car from 2017 doesn’t have it, and I am not interested in completely ripping the factory display out—as it’s a pretty unique shape and I am concerned it will look a little out of place. However, there’s a new solution for my situation, and it’s the perfect way to add CarPlay without replacing your existing stereo system....

UPDATE [Friday, December 9, 2011 at 12:45am ET]: The article has been updated with statements from Motorola and Apple, found at the bottom. Motorola Mobility this morning scored a major win in Germany as the Mannheim Regional Court ruled against Apple in one of the patent infringement lawsuit that the maker of the Razr phone filed against the Cupertino firm in April of this year. Interestingly, Motorola’s counsel Quinn Emanuel also beat Apple’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Samsung products in the United States and is representing Motorola in an iCloud-related lawsuit which was filed on April Fools’ Day....

Savvy real estate investors keep an eye on housing prices, rental rates, population fluctuations and a ton of other commercial factors. In other words, they do their homework. Like any homework, it takes time, but thanks to some sophisticated data analytics, there’s an app that can shave off hours, if not days. Whether you’re buying a single house or looking at multiple properties in several different cities, Mashvisor is a godsend....

Avengers: Infinity War concept art gives fans a look at the Secret Avengers in action. Picking up two years after the events of Captain America: Civil War, the film quickly established the fact that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes were still fractured with Iron Man and Captain America still not on speaking terms. Aside from the personal conflict between them, the issue of the Sokovia Accords forced some of the heroes to operate underground as the government deemed then vigilantes....

Previously, Instagram announced that it is experimenting with a new full-screen feed view, which it made available for many users. And this also means that platform wants to make its feed like TikTok. Meta-Owned Instagram Will Roll Back Some Features With these features, many users got offended and stated negative feedback that Instagram is trying to make the platform like other video platforms. But this matter got heated when the Kardashian family’s Kylie Jenner (3rd most followed Instagram account owner) and Kim Kardashian entered and demanded to make Instagram the Instagram again....