About IP addresses

           

About IP addresses

An IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) is used to identify computers on the Internet. It works like a return address would on a piece of mail.

How IP addresses work

When your computer or device sends a request, like a search on Google, it tags the request with your IP address. That way Google knows where to send the response.

How Google uses your IP address

Your IP address is usually based on a real-world location. Google might use your IP address to guess where you are and give you local results.

For example, Google could use your IP address to give you the weather forecast for the town you're in when you search for weather.

What an IP address looks like

Your IP address will be a number, like 172.16.254.1 or 2001:db8:0:1234:0:567:8:1.

Find your IP address

When you search what is my IP on Google Search, you’ll see the IP address of the computer or device where you did the search.

FIND YOUR IP ADDRESS

VAN_NEWS; YouTube kills the video editing tools you never use

Unless you're a YouTube power user, you may not have known that the site had the Video Editor and Photo slideshow tools to create finished video projects. Now that you've learned that, I'm afraid to say that those tools are about to get the axe. If you're currently cutting a project, you have until September 20th to finish and publish it, Google notes on its YouTube support pages.

As for why the tools are going away, it's likely that not many folks were using it. Web video editing is hella slow compared to native applications, because you have to upload your video and download the final copy. That said, it was a good option for Chromebook users or folks with underpowered laptops or tablets.

However, Google points out that "there are many free and paid third-party editing tools available if you're looking for new editing software." In other words, the app was useful to as a way to get folks on board YouTube when it came along in 2010, but with more apps out there, it's no longer worth the resources.

If you're willing to pay and have a decent PC or Mac, other standalone apps include Adobe Premiere CC, Apple's Final Cut Pro X for Mac only and Avid's professionally-oriented Media Composer. Avid also has a free app called Media Composer First, Apple has iMovie for Mac and Clips for iOS, while Microsoft has Movie Maker for Windows. If you just want a web editor, there are options like Magisto and WeVideo that work on most browsers, including the Chrome browser on Chromebook.

Video Editor and Photo slideshow are heading to Google app heaven along with Spaces, Windows and Mac Chrome appsand Google Reader (RIP). However, at least Google is keeping its Enhancements app that can filter, blur and trim videos, to keep the social media crowd happy.

New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leak Hints At More Secrets: What Are Those Cutouts For?-VAN_NEWS

A new leak for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 shows that Samsung might still be holding some secrets for the highly anticipated smartphone. An updated screen protector for the device features cutouts with currently unknown purposes. (Photo : OnLeaks | Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 rumors are everywhere, already revealing most of the details that customers can expect from the upcoming smartphone. However, a new leak shows that Samsung might still be holding some secrets for the Galaxy Note 8.

Samsung may have already revealed the design of the Galaxy Note 8 ahead of schedule through a tweet promoting the Exynos 8895, but the new leak takes a closer look at the smartphone's front panel

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector Features Six Cutouts

OnLeaks, a reliable source of leaked information, tweeted a photo that contained three variations of a Galaxy Note 8 tempered glass screen protector. OnLeaks claimed that Chinese manufacturers have started updating their products as the Galaxy Note 8 release draws nearer.

The obvious difference between the three Galaxy Note 8 screen protectors is the cutouts that are housed at the top bezel.

The first screen protector, dated June 16, contains four cutouts, while a CAD drawing by OnLeaks from June 27 featured six cutouts. The third screen protector, which also has six cutouts but at different sizes compared to OnLeaks' CAD drawing, is the newly leaked one.

Twitter has a new CFO, and he costs more than $22 million-VAN_NEWS

Ned Segall / Twitter

Ned Segall.

Twitter has a new Chief Financial Officer: Ned Segal.

CEO Jack Dorsey announced the news in a tweet on Tuesday. Segal was previously the SVP of Finance at software maker Intuit. He starts at Twitter in late August, according to a filing with the SEC.

Twitter is giving Segal roughly $22 million in stock vesting over four years, with $15 million in RSU grants and roughly $7 million in performance-based RSUs.

His annual salary will be $500,000 and he is receiving a signing bonus of $300,000.

Shares of Twitter, which finished up 3% in regular trading before the announcement, were more or less unchanged in after-hours trading.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

New image of Pixel XL 2 shows up along with info on features-VAN_NEWS

Earlier today several images showed up that supposedly reveal the design of the forthcoming LG V30 smartphone. Turns out that was not the only LG manufactured device to be the subject of the rumor mill. A new image also surfaced that claims to be the next Google Pixel XL device. Along with the image and what can be gleaned from it regarding the new Pixel XL, sources also indicate the device will get a “squeezable” frame similar to what the HTC U11 offers.

As far as the design, the back of the device appears consist with other renders we have seen that show the glass portion of the back much smaller relative to the overall device. One of the byproducts of that area shrinking is that the fingerprint sensor moves into the metal portion of the case. Sources also note that it is unclear as to whether the camera lens will once again be flush with the body of the phone and just based on this image, that could go either way. Also of note is that antenna bands appear to be missing, so we will have to wait to see if that is just something missing in these early renders or if Google and LG figured out a way to make them essentially invisible from a design standpoint.

On the front side of the device, the new second-generation Pixel XL is slated to get an LG produced AMOLED screen that is approximately 6-inches in size and will have a 2:1 aspect ratio. Maybe more importantly from a sales standpoint, it appears LG will be using the same super-slim bezel design and rounded corners found on the LG G6. This will be good for Google in their efforts to keep pace with the flagship market.

One area that may differ from the front screen trends we are seeing is that it looks like LG was willing to put a speaker grille along the top of the front of the phone next to the front-facing camera. We will have to see if this is matched up with a similar bottom of the screen speaker to create a strong stereo effect and a potential unique selling point for the device.

Along with the information above that sources have tried to figure out from the image, it is also believed that the new Pixel XL device, whatever it is ultimately named, will have a “squeezable” frame. This will primarily be used to access and use the Google Assistant, although other uses may be possible as well.

Unfortunately, sources did not have any information on the next generation Pixeldevice. We are still waiting to see whether that device will match the larger Pixel XL in terms of hardware with just a smaller screen or if it will actually be a slightly less powerful device.

          What do you think of this possible design for the 2017 version of the Pixel XL?

Xperia XZ Premium: Will you buy it for Rs 62k?-VAN_NEWS

A phone with a 4K display akin to Sony Bravia TV screens, discovers Kakoli Chakraborty.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium competes with the likes of OnePlus 5 in terms of specs.

Its 5.5-inch screen with plastic sides makes it look less like a flagship, but the phone is considerably lightweight and great for one-handed use.

It has Gorilla Glass 5 coating on both sides, but the back is prone to fingerprint smudges, although it is dust- and water-resistant.

Sony has ditched the rear fingerprint scanner for one on the side that doubles as power button, which provides for faster unlocking.

The phone boasts of 4K display akin to the Sony Bravia TV screens.

The colours are enhanced and watching American Gods was a visual treat.

The phone houses a Snapdragon 835 processor with a 4GB RAM.

Sony's emphasis on performance ensures the phone doesn't buckle with RAM-heavy games and apps.

The phone supports PS4 Remote Play that syncs with a PS4.

I finished a side mission in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands without any lag.

It runs Android 7 Nougat and the operating system is a delight to use.

The phone's 3,230 mAh battery lasted me a full day on moderate usage, which included gaming and Netflix sessions.

But even better is the phone's camera.

The device comes with 19 MP primary and 13 MP secondary cameras.

The brilliant slow motion feature captures footage at 960fps -- a higher rate than in iPhone 7.

You can also add the slow motion effect after shooting the video.

In pictures, the colours are balanced. It performs great even in low light.

At Rs 61,990, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is for people who are looking for pure performance, which is at par, if not better, than the best flagship in the market