Is it worth your time to mine for cryptocoins? Mining cryptocoins is an arms race that rewards early adopters. You might have heard of Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency that was released in early 2009. Similar digital currencies have crept into the worldwide market since then, including a spin-off from Bitcoin called Bitcoin Cash. You can get in on the cryptocurrency rush if you take the time to learn the basics properly.
As more people join the cryptocoin rush, your choice could get more difficult to mine because more expensive hardware will be required to to discover coins. You will be forced to either invest heavily if you want to stay mining that coin, or you will want to take your earnings and switch to an easier cryptocoin. Understanding the top 3 bitcoin mining methods is probably where you need to begin; this article focuses on mining scrypt coins. Also, be sure you are in a country where bitcoins and bitcoin mining is legal. Is It Worth It to Mine Cryptocoins? As a hobby venture, yes, cryptocoin mining can generate a small income of perhaps a dollar or two per day. In particular, the digital currencies mentioned above are very accessible for regular people to mine, and a person can recoup $1000 in hardware costs in about 18-24 months. As a second income, no, cryptocoin mining is not a reliable way to make substantial money for most people. The profit from mining cryptocoins only becomes significant when someone is willing to invest $3000-$5000 in up-front hardware costs, at which time you could potentially earn $50 per day or more. Set Reasonable Expectations If your objective is to earn substantial money as a second income, then you are better off purchasing cryptocoins with cash instead of mining them, and then tucking them away in the hopes that they will jump in value like gold or silver bullion. If your objective is to make a few digital bucks and spend them somehow, then you just might have a slow way to do that with mining. Smart miners need to keep electricity costs to under $0.11 per kilowatt-hour; mining with 4 GPU video cards can net you around $8.00 to $10.00 per day (depending upon the cryptocurrency you choose), or around $250-$300 per month. The two catches are 1) the up-front investment in purchasing 4 ASIC processors or 4 AMD Radeon graphic processing units, and 2) the market value of cryptocoins. Now, there is a small chance that your chosen digital currency will jump in value alongside Bitcoin at some point. Then, possibly, you could find yourself sitting on thousands of dollars in cryptocoins. The emphasis here is on 'small chance', with small meaning 'slightly better than winning the lottery'. If you do decide to try cryptocoin mining, definitely do so as a hobby with a very small income return. Think of it as 'gathering gold dust' instead of collecting actual gold nuggets. And always, always, do your research to avoid a scam currency. How Cryptocoin Mining Works Let's focus on mining the whole focus of mining is to accomplish three things:
What You Will Need to Mine Cryptocoins? You will need ten things to mine cryptocurrency.
Where can I find trustworthy links - In India there are many websites which may fool you when we google. Below verified links might be helpful - Site Links for quicker earn!! Wallet - Unocoin & Zebpay Minning - Computta PerfectMine & NiceHash **itzchennai.com is not responsible for any data / monetary loss links are provided based on internet research & investment software/trail all done based on your own interest** Google has removed the ‘View Image’ button from Google Images in view of protecting creators’ copyrights and credits. You saw some crazy concept car on the Internet somewhere and decide it as your next desktop wallpaper. The procedure to get a good high-resolution photo for nothing — head to Google Images, click on the photo you like and press the ‘View Image’ button to open it in another tab and save it as a wallpaper. However, head over to Google Images and follow the above steps once again — you won’t see the ‘View Image’ button anymore. Yes, that’s not a glitch but Google’s way of securing copyrights and generating revenue for websites that host those images. “Today we're launching some changes on Google Images to help connect users and useful websites. This will include removing the View Image button. The Visit button remains, so users can see images in the context of the web pages they're on,” wrote Google in a Tweet. However, The ‘Visit Page’ button remains, encouraging users to visit the source website. What this essentially means that in order to download a sought-after photo from the Internet, Google wants users to visit the websites that host these images and bring traction to their pages, thus aiding their businesses. It is also supposed to help with protecting copyrights and licenses of professional photographers and publishers. However, if you’re worried about the difficulties that Google has implemented in its image search engine, then fret not — there’s still a way to get your photos in the old way on PCs. Simply click on your favourite photo, right-click on it and select the ‘Open image in new tab’ button. The image will open in another tab from where you can do your standard ‘Right-click-to-save-as’ procedure. Most of you must have been following this procedure, which is why the removal of the button might not bother you. In mobile you can long press on the image you will get option to download the image. After all, Google still favours its users and it only requires them to be slightly smart.
Redmi Note 5 Pro (Rs 16,999), Note 5 (Rs 11,999), Mi LED TV 4 (Rs 39,999) launched in India2/14/2018 All the devices will be available from February 22. The smartphones will be available in offline stores as well. Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 5 for the Indian market.
Xiaomi has also announced the Redmi Note 5 Pro:
Xiaomi has also announced the Mi LED TV 4 55-inch for the Indian market.
Xiaomi has also been officially tweeting about a new product launch that will take place in the country's capital on February 14. Xiaomi has been in the rumour mill since a while and now a fresh report suggests that the Chinese company is gearing up to launch a Redmi Note successor in India on February 14. The smartphone is believed to be the Redmi Note 5, which will be the first major launch for the company in India in 2018. Xiaomi has also been officially tweeting about a new product launch that will take place in the country's capital on February 14, this Valentine's Day. As of now, it isn't clear whether Xiaomi might launch the Redmi Note 5 or Redmi 5/Redmi 5 Plus (which was debuted in China late last year). However, the Chinese smartphone maker has not launched the Redmi Note 5 in China, which indicates that the handset could be a rebranded version of Redmi 5, was launched in China. Xiaomi is keeping the product's details under wraps, but e-commerce giant Flipkart has recently showcased a teaser hinting at the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone which is an alleged Redmi Note 5 design. Also, the report suggest that the upcoming phone will be exclusive to Flipkart. The photo on the teaser suggests that the 'Redmi Note 5' could have a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels. Moreover, a report by GizmoChinaindicates that the handset in the video does not look identical to the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and could be a different device. "In the teaser video, we can read that “5 lets you see more, 5 gives you the widest perspective, 5 is an all-rounder device, and 5 makes colours come alive”. From these words, it seems that the midrange will have a very wide screen and a high resolution as well," the report stated.
If rumours are to be believed, the Redmi Note 5 could sport approximately 6-inch, full HD+ IPS LCD display. The device is also touted to launch in two storage variants — 3GB RAM/32GB and 4GB RAM/64GB. The handset is also expected to be powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset while some reports indicated that the Redmi Note 5 might come with newer octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset. As for the camera, the smartphone is expected to feature dual rear camera setup — 16MP+5MP sensor and an 8MP front shooter. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 might be the first phone from the Redmi Note series to sport a dual camera. The smartphone will draw its power from a 4100mAh battery. As for the pricing is concerned, the Redmi Note 5 could be priced a bit higher than its predecessor. However, we will have to wait and watch till Xiaomi unveils the phone this Valentine's Day. The most anticipated devices will come from industry giants such as Samsung, Huawei Sony, and Xiaomi. Mobile World Congress (MWC), the biggest mobile technology fair on the planet is upon us. Come February 26, over 2,300 exhibitors from across the globe will gather in Barcelona flaunt new hardware, ideas, and innovations. A truckload of devices will be showcased at the event. However, the most anticipated devices will come from industry giants such as Samsung, Huawei Sony, and Xiaomi. While nobody can predict the line-up accurately, here's what we are likely to see at the MWC 2018 based on the recent leaks and speculation: Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ First up is Samsung, the leader in smartphone space. The South Korean giant has already confirmed that it will be uncovering the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in Barcelona. The company will announce the duo a day prior to the official start of the MWC 2018. Based on the images shared by @evleaks, the S9 line-up will retain its core design. You will get a metal frame sandwiched between the glass. Samsung will minimise the bezels further though. The company will also move the fingerprint sensor from the right-hand side to the centre. The Galaxy S9 is expected to feature a 5.8-inch AMOLED screen. As suggested by its name, the Galaxy S9+ will come with a bigger 6.2-inch AMOLED display. Rumour has it that the S9+ will come with a dual camera setup. The regular S9, whoever, will have to settle for a single camera at the rear. Both the phones will probably be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 9810 chipset in Asia. For the US, Samsung will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 SoC (System on Chip). Sony Once known for its interesting phones, Sony has lost touch with the mobile market. For years, it refused to update the done-to-death "omnibalance" design with thick bezels. Despite losing millions, the Japanese company is adamantly ignoring the bezel-less trend in the smartphone space. As a result, I don't know a single person who bought a Sony phone in recent times. Sony may want to make itself relevant again with its next flagship phone expected at MWC 2018. Rumoured to be named the Xperia XZ Pro, the phone will get rid of some of the bezels. I'm not sure if Sony will make a radical design yet or even embrace the tall screen 16:9 aspect ratio. As per the latest leak, the Xperia XZ Pro will feature a 5.7-inch OLED screen. It will boast of 4k resolution. For years, Sony phones had used terrible LCD screens, but it seems it will finally make a move to OLED. In terms of firepower, you can expect the Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6GB of RAM. Sony will update the camera to a dual sensor assembly. And like every recent flagship from Sony, this phone will be water and dust resistant. Xiaomi There has been plenty of rumours regarding Xiaomi unveiling its next flagship Mi 7 at the MWC 2018. However, recently a Xiaomi India spokesperson told The Indian Express that, “We are not organising any press events during MWC but will have a booth at Hall 6 Stand 6B30. We will be showcasing a selection of smartphones and ecosystem products.” From the sound of it, you are unlikely to see the Mi 7 at the MWC. The company may unveil its Mi Mix 2s ahead of the MWC 2018 though. The successor of Xiaomi's best-looking device so far, will continue the schematic genius of French industrial designer Philippe Starck. As per the leaked image posted on SlashLeaks, the bezels will incredibly thin. The front camera will be housed in a tiny notch at the top right corner. To power this thing, Xiaomi will like to opt for the Snapdragon 845 chip from Qualcomm. Nokia 9 and 7 Plus HMD Global, the Finland based company with rights to sell Nokia branded phones has received good customer response so far. The company's Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas, has already promised an "awesome" MWC. That has led to high hopes for the fans of the iconic phone company. The star from the Scandinavia is going to be the Nokia 9. But, it won't target the top-end phones from Apple or Samsung. It will take on the OnePlus instead. The Nokia 9 might come with a 5.5-inch Quad HD OLED display. In the best-case scenario, the phone might have curved edges on the sides much like the S8. The company will continue with the dual camera setup at the back. Most rumours suggest that the Nokia 9 will be powered by the Snapdragon 835. Now that’s underwhelming considering that the other brands are going with the latest Snapdragon 845 SoC (System on Chip). In addition to the flagship Nokia 9, HMD may also introduce the Nokia 7 Plus. This handset is rumoured to be Nokia's first phone featuring a tall display with 16:9 aspect ratio. As per the promotional content leaked on Baidu, the Nokia 7 will be powered by Snapdragon 660 chip. It will offer 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. This mid-ranger will also boast of a dual camera assembly at the back. It is also expected to come with something called 'Tetracell technology' for better low light performance. Motorola (Lenovo) Chinese company Lenovo, which now owns Motorola Mobility, has confirmed its prescience at this year's MWC. Recently, over half a dozen of its phones from the Moto G, Z, and X series. As per most speculations though, the brand is likely to keep the X and Z series phone for later. For now, you expect Lenovo to announce the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play. As reported by Droid-Life, the Moto G6 will feature the boring Motorola design with a circular camera bump at the back. It is likely to feature a 5.7-inch FullHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. Expect it to be fitted with a 12MP dual camera setup. For the narcissist kids, it will feature a 16MP selfie snapper.
The Moto G6 Plus will feature a bigger 5.93-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. At the heart will be a Snapdragon 630 chip. For the camera buffs, the Moto G6 Plus will offer a dual camera setup. Much like its sibling, there will be a 16MP front camera for selfies. The Moto G6 Play will feature a 5.7-inch HD screen. It won't hop on to the 16:9 aspect ratio trend. But, it will flaunt a premium metal frame and a glass back. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 430. So, don't expect to play latest games on the Moto G6 Play. The phone will also opt for a simple 12MP main camera. Huawei With its grand smartphone event in Paris scheduled on March 27, Huawei is unlikely to showcase any device at the MWC 2018. The company, however, will be present at the MWC, but will only showcase a new laptop under MateBook series, a bunch of tablets, and perhaps a smartwatch.
Xiaomi could be readying itself to launch the modular Mi TV 4 in India on 14th of February.
In what comes as surprising news, Xiaomi could probably be launching their first Television for the Indian market. The company has released a teaser on its social media channels that suggests a TV with ultra-thin frame and is expected to launch the TV on 14th February.
The teaser shows a big glossy display with a neon blue frame, which is a feature of the Mi TV 4. The Mi TV 4 is already available in China and boasts of an ultra-thin narrow-bezel frame. It is equipped with Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. The Mi TV is a modular television, which means that motherboard and the speakers are housed in a separate unit while the display is a separate unit, which helps Xiaomi achieve an ultra-thin profile. The Mi TV 4 is expected to be available in India in the 65-inch frame size. Expect Xiaomi to price the Mi TV 4 competitively.
Apart from the TV, the company is also expected to launch a new Redmi smartphone. Rumours have been indicating at the company readying to launch the Redmi Note 5 for the Indian market, which is expected to be a repackaged Redmi 5 Plus. Xiaomi is also rumoured to launch a more powerful ‘PRO version’ of the Redmi device at the event. All the Xiaomi products will be unveiled on 14th February. Stay tuned for all the latest news on Xiaomi products.
New Samsung patent shows off a completely new design for smartphones with zero bezels Since the beginning of 2017, smartphone manufacturers have been pushing for narrow-bezel displays. Samsung was one of the first ones to utilise this trend by narrowing the bezels on their flagship S8 and later the Note 8. Apple answered back Samsung with a similar narrow bezel display on their flagship iPhone X. However, Apple’s solution of putting a notch within the display area for housing all the sensors wasn’t received positively by tech enthusiasts. It seems that Samsung has a solution to the issue.
A recently uncovered patent filed by Samsung shows a new implementation of a full-screen display on a smartphone. The new arrangement opts for all the sensors embedded under the display, thus making for a full-screen display experience. The patent shows the smartphone utilising an under-the-display fingerprint sensor, which doubles up as the home button. All the other sensors such as the front camera, proximity sensors and the earpiece are shown embedded in the display. Samsung also mentions the requirement of a pressure-sensitive display as found on present-day Apple iPhones. The patent also shows no bezels around, thus making it possible to achieve a 100 per cent screen-to-body ratio. We have seen several similar patents showing new technologies that often don’t make it to the production version of a smartphone. However, Samsung’s foldable smartphone, dubbed by some as the Galaxy X, is expected to show up either sometime this year or early next year. A full-screen arrangement on a folding smartphone will certainly help efficient utilisation of space, maximising the surface area of the screen. OnePlus ditched the X series back in 2016 after releasing just one model, in order to focus exclusively on flagship smartphones. It seems to have been a great choice if we consider the huge success of the OnePlus 5 and 5T. But according to latest rumors, something new is in the works this year, apart from the OP5T successor. Some new voices are suggesting that the company is going to bring back the X-series by releasing a new device: OnePlus X2. According to the new rumors, OnePlus X2 will be officially announced after the OnePlus 6 and it will be a cheaper alternative rocking an octa-core Snapdragon 835 SoC. Someone is already speculating that, even though the OP5T’s sales have probably gone well, the company has a surplus of SD835 chipsets to use, and the X2 would be the perfect solution to use these SoCs.
The other specs of the OnePlus X2 are rumored to include 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the variant that you will choose to buy. The handset is rumored to sport a classic 5.5-inch 16:9 display, a 16 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front snapper with Face Unlock and a 3000 mAh battery. The phone will allegedly be priced from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 17,000. So, it is expected to be a mid-ranger, placed alongside its flagship model, the OnePlus 6. Launch could be after the OP6, but we can’t be sure. Of course, this is just a rumor at this point, so make sure to take this with a pinch of salt. If the phone really does exist, it won’t be shy to show up in a few renders and leaks before launch. Source Premium iPhones are still available with considerable discounts on Amazon. Earlier in the day, Apple announced an increase in the prices of various iPhone models, thanks to the new budget which proposed an increase of 5 per cent in customs duty for phone manufactured outside India. However, despite the revised prices implemented from 5th February 2018, e-commerce giant Amazon is still offering all the premium iPhone models at a discounted price. The flagship iPhone X, which was launched at a starting price of Rs 89,000, is currently available for Rs 85,991 for the 64GB variant. The top-end 256GB variant is up for grabs for Rs 1,00,798, which is currently priced at Rs 1,08,930 with the revised post-budget prices. Apple’s revised prices might be implemented shortly on these portals, which is why you should book one immediately before the revised prices come into effect within a few hours. Similarly, the 64GB variant of the iPhone 8 is available for Rs 56,790, which is almost Rs 10,000 cheaper than the revised price of Rs 67,940. The iPhone 8 Plus is available for Rs 67,990 for the 64GB variant, which is pretty lower than the revised price of Rs 77,650. The iPhone 7 32GB and the iPhone 7 Plus is available for Rs 42,999 and Rs 56,969 respectively, which is pretty low when compared to the revised price tag of Rs 52,370 and Rs 62,840. The iPhone 6S 32GB is available for Rs 36,889 instead of the actual price of Rs 42,900. It isn’t yet known for how long these discounted prices will be offered on the iPhone models. If you are looking to buy an expensive new iPhone without spending a premium on them unnecessarily, booking one right now on Amazon is a sensible choice.
This patent introduces an "online service" that can algorithmically predict its users' socio-economic status without knowing their incomes. If you are on Facebook, nothing is private anymore. Your feed portrays your interests, your friends’ interests, photos, videos, news and vice versa. The content you explore on Facebook is your personal interest, but in the future, this might not be the thing. The company filed a patent, which is an “online service” that predicts your socio-economic status like how much you earn, what you own etc. Basically, what this service does is algorithmically predict its users' socio-economic status without knowing their incomes. It might sound scary, but to makes things worse, the content you will be watching on your Facebook timeline in the future will be based on your socio-economic status. According to a patent application filed in the US last July, “the system will use classifiers to predict which socio-economic group users belong to. Such a system would allow Facebook to more accurately target users with content and advertising tailored to their social class,” the company said. "The classifiers use models that are trained using features based on global information about a population of users such as demographic information, device ownership, internet usage, household data, and socio-economic status," Facebook's patent application states. The Patent Publication illustrates the probability of a user, whether he’s a middle person or isn’t. This categorises the user by the number of devices he’s using/logged in, he’s highest education qualification etc. Facebook believes, where users who own up to six devices "belong to the upper class".
This judgemental service might be vexatious to the Facebook users in the future. |
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