Author: Alvin Wanjala

Alvin Wanjala has been writing about technology for over 2 years(and counting). He writes about different topics in the consumer tech space. He loves streaming music, programming, and gaming during downtimes.

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India Bans Additional 118 Chinese Apps Including PUBG

India has added an additional 118 Chinese apps to its blacklist. In May, the Indian IT Ministry banned a total of 58 Chinese apps citing security concerns. Among the July list were TikTok and UC Browser. The 58 apps are now joined by over 100 apps including the famous Chinese popular battle royale game PUBG(PlayersUnknowns BattleGround). According to India’s IT ministry, the 118 outlawed apps were “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, Defence of India, Security of State and Public Order.” Example of the newly banned apps includes CamCard, Baidu, Cut Cut, VooV, Tencent Weiyun, Rise of Kingdoms, and…

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Google Duo is Coming to Android TV

Google’s video calling product, Google Duo, is coming to Android TV because 2020 is the year of the video call. Google’s announcement on the arrival of Duo on Android TV was packed alongside the addition of Google Meet casting support. With Duo availability via Android TV, you can use the TV’s built-in camera – which many don’t have – so there’s a high chance you will need to plug in a USB camera. The beta version of Google Duo on TV will be rolling out in “the coming weeks,” according to the company. The announcement signals Google’s bid to offer…

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