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HalfofThe is an interactive media endeavour found in 2021 to put forward the latest technological advances in the industry and explain its impact on people. While we primarily cater to tech updates, we also get you all the recent updates from entertainment to sports. All our articles are curated after intense research through verified sources.

Suicide Squad 2 is almost here, and the movie has just released an all-new trailer. The trailer gives us a glimpse of what to expect from this new installment in DC’s suicide squad series—but it was not released on any official channels. The suicide squad trailer released this week is a must-watch for all DC fans. The trailer gives us more details about the movie, and it will be available to watch on big screens very soon. The entire cast of the suicide squad is back, including Margot Robbie Jared Leto, and Viola Davis. James Gunn directed Guardians of the…

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Tesla is known for making electric cars that are sleek and environmentally friendly. However, the latest news on the Tesla Model S Plaid Fire incident raises concerns. One such incident happened in Haverford, Pennsylvania, while it was parked outside a restaurant, trapping the driver inside until firefighters arrived. Luckily, no one was injured in this incident, as they were able to escape from the vehicle on their own before it became engulfed by flames. Some speculate that this is due to the battery malfunctioning. Tesla has not yet released a statement on what caused this incident, and whether it will…

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Microsoft’s BSOD is changing to black in Windows 11. The software giant started testing its new design changes in a Windows 11 preview earlier this week, but the Black Screen of Death isn’t fully enabled yet. “The Verge understands Microsoft will be switching to a Black Screen of Death for Windows 11, matching the new black logon and shutdown screens.” It’s the first major change to the BSOD since Microsoft added a sad face to the screen in Windows 8 in 2012, and QR codes in 2016. Windows blue or black screen of death process: Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death…

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It’s a race to be the first billionaire in space! Richard Branson, founder and also billionaire of Virgin Galactic, has announced that he will be on the next Virgin Galactic flight, which is scheduled for July 11th. Richard said: “I’ve always been passionate about space exploration and am excited to begin my journey with Virgin Galactic.” If Richard Branson can beat Jeff Bezos by nine days, then he would become the very first person who has ever gone into space and became a billionaire. Talking about his visit to space, Richard Branson in a statement said, “I truly believe that…

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Google has come under fire for admitting that its employees listen to some conversations between Google Assistant and users. The company’s representatives revealed this information in front of Indian officials during a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting. What many people don’t know is that Google employees have been listening to these recordings since the Assistant was first released back in 2016. This comes as yet another blow to the company, following a string of privacy-related issues that include recording user data without their consent and sharing it with third parties without permission from the user or oversight from…

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Apple’s iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 won’t launch fully until later in 2021, but you don’t need to be a developer to test the beta right now. If you’re willing to risk encountering possible bugs in order to try out the new features, we’re going to walk you through the steps for installing the software. It’s a similar process for iPhone and iPad, but we’ve made separate sections for each OS. These betas will update periodically leading up to the final release. Judging from years past, that release should be around the end of summer.” When installing iOS 15 and…

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It was only a few months ago that Apple announced sales of its newest iPhones, and now they have just reached an amazing milestone. The iPhone 12 series passed 100 million sales in April, meaning it did this within seven months of launching. By comparison, the iPhone 11 series that launched last year took two months longer to reach this point. This is also two months earlier than apple’s previous volume super-cycle with the iPhone 6 which powered a sales volume super-cycle around 4G transition in 2014 and 2015. The 100 million sales figure means that the iPhone 12 series…

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TikTok, a popular video-sharing platform and social media app has removed over suspected 7 million TikTok under-age accounts. The company said the profiles accounted for less than 1% of its global users. Children aged 13 and above are allowed on TikTok, which is highly popular with teenagers. This is TikTok’s first time publishing such figures in their Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. They hope this will “help the industry push forward when it comes to transparency.” TikTok touts the app as a place for creativity and self-expression but also has been criticized over misinformation, bullying, hate speech, and privacy. TikTok’s parent…

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WhatsApp is hands down the most popular messaging app in the world and for many people, it’s their go-to social media platform. That’s why when WhatsApp announced that they were going to be limiting some features on its Android app in order to comply with Google Play policies, there was an outcry of anger from users who wanted those features back. But what if I told you that there are third-party apps out there that offer these same features? GB WhatsApp is a new third-party mod of the official WhatsApp app for Android. It lets you do a lot of…

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Instagram is testing Story links for all! The linking feature will be slightly different from the swipe-up methodology you currently see on your favorite influencer’s stories. Instead, it’s a sticker, so your pals can tap to visit the link in their mobile browser. Instagram has been tinkering with this idea for a while now, and they are finally ready to roll out the update globally – but only if people like what they see during these tests. In an effort to become more user-friendly and cater to all Instagrammers, Instagram is testing story links for all! Though still in the…

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