Turkey earthquake: Videos Capture Horrific Turkey Quake

Images on social media showed water rushing through the streets of one of the towns near Izmir from an apparent sea surge.

At least 26 people were killed and several injured on Friday when a powerful earthquake struck the Turkey's western coast and parts of Greece.

The scale of the destruction captured on camera showed entire building blocks being reduced to rubble, water gushing through the streets in coastal towns after a Tsunami alert, and people running out of buildings in sheer panic. 

Much of the damage occurred in and around Turkey's Aegean resort city of Izmir, which has three million residents and is filled with high-rise apartment blocks.

Aegean Sea earthquake

People on social media expressed shock and prayed for Turkey.

May Allah help Turkey 🤲🏻 #PrayForTurkey pic.twitter.com/WRvQwPuU6V

— Official_HMPI (@Official_HMPI) October 31, 2020

In one such video that went viral on social media, CCTV footage from inside a restaurant's kitchen showed staff members cowering under tables in fear as the earthquake measuring 7.0 magnittude violently shook the building.  

In another video that also went viral, water from an apparent sea surge flooded the streets of one of the towns near Izmir. And aerial footage showed large piles of debris where building once stood.

Thick white plumes of smoke towered over various parts of the city where large buildings had collapsed. Rescuers, helped by residents and sniffer dogs, used chainsaws to try and force their way through the rubble of one destroyed seven-floor building. 

My heart goes out to everyone impacted by this terrible #Earthquake in Turkey and Greece. 🇹🇷 🇬🇷

Yet another tragedy during these difficult times. Compassion, humanity and hope, must drive us forward at this time.

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— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) October 30, 2020

Some of the world's strongest earthquakes have been registered along a fault line that runs across Turkey to Greece.

In 1999, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's northwest, killing more than 17,000 people, including 1,000 in Istanbul.

In Greece, the last deadly quake killed two people on the island of Kos, near Samos, in July 2017. 

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How to Speed Up Broadband Internet Wi-Fi Connection with Simple Tricks

Simple tricks with the Wi-Fi router of broadband internet can speedup your downloading process in mobile or gaming devices.

At some point of time every one of us face speed issues with our Wi-Fi or broadband internet connection, which kills lot of time while browsing or downloading any content from the internet. We get frustrated with the internet connection that we have. With the slow internet we can't do a lot of things without a good speed connection such as online gaming, watching online movies, streaming full HD videos, and more.

High-speed Internet Plan but Low Speed Experience

Even though we subscribed to a high-speed internet plan and experiencing the unexpected low speed after connecting Wi-Fi router of good company, then there are some simple tricks you can do yourself easily which can improve your Wi-Fi speed in no time.  

Try below Tricks to Improve Broadband Internet Connection

Trick 1:

First thing’s first, if you have an old router, then please upgrade it to a new one. Modern generation routers provide easy configurations and more data throughput. Once that is done, check the direction of the antenna in the router. Ensure that the antenna of the Wi-Fi router is parallel to the antenna in your gaming device. Even keeping one antenna horizontal and the other one vertical can work well for your gaming, video, or downloading experience.

Trick 2:

Another thing which you must do is evaluate the strength of the Wi-Fi network. There are multiple apps present in both the Android Play Store and Apple App Store which can do this for you. It will help you identify the dead zones in your house where Wi-Fi connectivity is not as impressive as on other parts.

Trick 3:

If there are multiple devices connected to the same Wi-Fi router, then it only makes sense that you disconnect some of the devices from the network during heavy streaming or online gaming purposes.

Trick 4:

On rare occasions, there is also interference with the Wi-Fi network. See if your Wi-Fi is placed correctly. If not, then the performance of the network is bound to be bad. So keep your Wi-Fi in a place where you don’t have to worry about its network being interfered with.

Trick 5:

If it has been time your Wi-Fi was not restarted and internet is slow, one of the best ways to fix Wi-Fi is to simply restart it. It works well for a lot of users. Your network needs to be refreshed from time to time. Thus restarting the router becomes necessary sometimes when your Wi-Fi connection is acting strange.

Trick 6:

The last thing that you can do is connect to the right channel. The new generation routers give users the option to connect with multiple channels. Make sure the one you are connected to is the right one depending on the kind of distance you have from your router. Generally, the 5 GHz channel works better when you are close to the router and the 2.4 GHz channel works better when you are a little away.

These are some the tricks which you can easily set up at home in a DIY (Do it Yourself) way. Please leave a comment below if you know some more ways to do it, so that it will be helpful for others.

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Google Pay Taken Down from Apple App Store Temporarily

Google Pay, one of the popular payments app, is currently unavailable on the Apple App Store. The app can't be seen in App Store when we search for Google Pay, instead, the search results shows competing apps like PhonePe and Paytm etc.

Payment failures can be observed for some users and can not be downloaded from App Store now until further update from Google.

According to Google, the app, previously known as Google Tez, has been taken down temporarily to fix an issue. An update will be issued soon with a fix.

If you need any support from Google Pay, follow these steps:

• Tap on your profile photo on the top right.
• Now tap on the Help & feedback option.
• Scroll down and tap on "Fix problems with a transaction" and follow the instructions on the screen.

"Meanwhile, affected users can reach out to Google Pay support through the app for help. We apologise for the inconvenience to our users. The Google Pay iOS app will be briefly unavailable on the App Store; users will be able to see the new app update reappear shortly." the statement further added.

Not the first time that Google Pay has become unavailable

This is not the first time that the Google Pay app has become unavailable for download.

Earlier in August, the Google Pay app vanished from the Play Store. A fix was issued in a few hours, allowing users to download the app again. Source

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PUBG Corp hiring in India: Is PUBG Mobile getting unbanned?

PUBG Corporation has floated a job posting in India for its India operations. Does that mean PUBG Mobile is coming back?

It has been long since the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile’s distribution in India. Loyal players have since then longed to see it back on the Play Store with the latest updates. While there’s no development on that front, PUBG Corp is currently hiring new people for its India office. A LinkedIn job posting suggests that the publisher is looking for a Corporate Development Division Manager.

Owner Krafton is hiring personnel for its Delhi office in, seeking the person to jointly develop overall M&A and investment strategy for the gaming and related sectors (tech, media, entertainment, and etc.) mainly with the India market context. The person should also support the setup process for PUBG India with guidance from Krafton Inc. The job posting does not mention any relation to the mobile game.

Is PUBG Mobile coming back then?

As some websites would like you to believe, the job listing does not mention PUBG Mobile anywhere. Hence, there’s no guarantee of this being a sign of things returning to the normal for mobile players. PUBG Corporation still continues to support the PC version of the game in India. You can either play PUBG on Steam, PS4 and Xbox, or get the free version of the game online, called PUBG Lite.

However, PUBG Corporation has taken away the licence to distribute PUBG Mobile from Tencent Games. The move came after the Indian government banned 119 apps, including both the mobile games. A few weeks ago, there were reports of Reliance getting talks with PUBG Corporation to distribute the game in India. However, there’s no update on that front.

That said, if you still want to enjoy the latest of PUBG Mobile, there’s a way to do that. While the game has gone from the Play Store and App Store, players on Android have a way to claim Chicken Dinners. Players can head over to the official website and download the latest APK file. Once installed manually, the game will automatically pull the updates from the servers.

Just before the ban in India, PUBG Mobile got to see the massive Erangel 2.0 update. The Erangel 2.0 update was flagged as a new era for the game. Players downloading the update experienced improved graphics quality with better textures than before. source: BGR

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Mass Production of Apple Cable and Connectors in India Soon

Taiwan-based cable and connector maker, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., will start mass production for Apple Inc. later this year from its new plant in India, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest sign of the U.S. company’s increasing presence in the South Asian country.

Apple’s major assembly partners, Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group, Pegatron Corp. and Wistron Corp., have all set up either a subsidiary or an iPhone assembly plant in India.

India is trying to attract manufacturing for Apple, Samsung Electronics Co. and other major smartphone brands with an incentive program, as political tensions between the U.S. and China escalate. The global coronavirus pandemic has added pressure on companies to review supply chains.

Cheng Uei said in a statement on Friday that a company engineer was caught on internal surveillance video this month damaging automation equipment at the new Indian plant near Chennai. The suspect is a Chinese national, and the incident was reported to local police and Chinese authorities, it said. –Bloomberg

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Samsung Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 2016 Edition Smartphones to be Launched in India Today

Samsung is most likely to launch its two new smartphones at an event today – Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 editions – in the Indian market.

Last year, Samsung launched the 2015 models of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in India at Rs 11,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively. Going by the prices for 2016 models revealed for the China market, J5 is priced at KRW 290,000 (approximately Rs 17,000), while the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) has been priced at KRW 363,000 (approximately Rs 21,000).

Both smartphones pack in some interesting hardware and also a new design that features a metal frame. The bigger Galaxy J7 (2016) packs in a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display sporting a pixel density of 402ppi. The same is powered by an octa-core processor (make not specified in the listing) and clocked at 1.6GHz with 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The smartphone supports microSD cards of up to 128GB in capacity.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Specifications

The Galaxy J7 (2016) packs a larger 5.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, a faster 1.6 Ghz Quad Core SoC, 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera with LED flash, 16GB of on-board storage, a larger 3,300 mAh battery, and will ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It, too, will include NFC for mobile transactions using Samsung Pay.

There is a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera. Both cameras feature an f/1.9 aperture lens and an LED flash. Coming to connectivity, we get 4G LTE bands, NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth V4.1. The smartphone weighs in at 170 grams and packs in a 3300mAh battery.

Coming to the smaller Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), it sports a 5.2-inch HD Super AMOLED display and comes powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. There is a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP camera up front. The phone weighs 159 grams and packs in a 3,100 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Specifications

The Galaxy J5 (2016) packs a 5.2-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, a 1.2 Ghz Quad Core SoC, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of on-board storage, a 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera with LED flash, a 3,100 mAh battery, and will ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It also includes NFC for support with Samsung Pay.

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Delhi Travel Guide and Tourist Attractions

Delhi is the capital of the world’s largest democratic country India. A rich cultural history blends with the modern metropolitan activities. After the decenniums since the invention of New Delhi as the capital of India for British Colonial, the city has abided many changes.

Delhi Travel Guide

Delhi is one of the ancient existing places of the world, and it is positioned over the west bank of river Yamuna. It was the city of dignified kings with enlightening culture.

Legendary Red Fort exists as an effective memorial of the mighty Mughals, who ruled India. Framed with red sandstones, Red Fort evidences the splendid architecture of Mughals. Wander around the old city downtown Delhi to cover the historic places of the city.

Jama Masjid is also a famous religious place for Islamic people constructed by the Mughals in the city. Roam around the Chandni Chowk , a main street of the old city and one of the busiest markets in the country. Humayun Tomb and Lodi Gardens are also worth visiting.

Also read: Kolkata Travel Guide and Attractions

Climb up of Qutub Minar, the tallest brick spire in the world to capture the panoramic views of the city from the top of the minaret. Circulate around the city to visit the famous attractions like Gandhi Smriti, India gate, Garden of Five Senses, Bahai Temple, Connaught Place, Akshardham and National Museum.

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Find Time for Goals with Google Calendar

Whether it’s reading more books, learning a new language or working out regularly, achieving your goals can be really hard. One day it's "I got called into a last-minute meeting." The next day it's "I have a friend in town." And before you know it, your goals are delayed or forgotten. In fact, with all the things you need to do in a given week, it’s probably harder than ever to find the time—even when your goal really matters to you.

That’s why starting today, we’re introducing Goals in Google Calendar. Just add a personal goal—like “run 3 times a week”—and Calendar will help you find the time and stick to it.

Goals are easy to set up

To set a goal (like “Work out more”), simply answer a few questions (like “How often?” and “Best time?”), and you’re all set. From there Calendar will look at your schedule and find the best windows to pencil in time for that goal.

Goals adjust to your busy life

Goals aren't easy—especially when the unexpected comes up—but Calendar can help you adjust in a number of important ways. For example, Calendar will automatically reschedule if you add another event that's a direct conflict with a goal.

You can also defer a goal at any time, and Calendar will make time for it later.

Finally, Calendar actually gets better at scheduling the more you use it—just defer, edit or complete your goals like normal, and Calendar will choose even better times in the future.

Calendars should help you make the most of your time—not just be tools to track events. So as Google Calendar turns 10 today (🎉), we're excited to invest in more updates like Goals, and to help you find time for everything that matters—from your daily must-dos, to exercising more, to just a little "me time."

To get started, download the Google Calendar app for Android or iPhone, and set your first goal.

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Bangkok Travel Guide and Tourist Attractions

Located on the River Chao Phraya, Bangkok is the capital of religious Thailand. Bangkok City is the all day pulsating with dazzling life style. Pierced with high skyscrapers, the city is one of the bustling metropolises in the world.

Bangkok's endless labyrinth streets are also part of its fascination. Most of the attractions of the city are close to the river Chao Phraya and it serves as the major landmark of Bangkok. The attractions of the city are unique in their way that attracts the many visitors every year from around the world.

Things to do in Bangkok

Reach the splendid Grand Palace to start your day in the city. This admirable Palace is the major landmark in entire Thailand. The Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew holds respect from all who have walked in their sacred grounds. The historic Grand Palace was the Royal Court and administrative seat of government.

Wat Pra Kaew houses the world famous Emerald Buddha, the highly reverenced Buddha image. Roam around the colorful Yaowarat (The China Town) of the city, this chaotic area is packed with market stalls.

Related: Best places to visit in Bangkok for International Tourists

Watch out the event of Chinese New Year as it is magnanimously celebrated every year. Climb the towers of Wat Arun, also called Temple of Dawn to capture the outstanding images of the city. This temple has become one of the most recognized temples of Southeast Asia.

Hire a boat and stretch towards the wonderful floating markets like Damnoen Saduak Market, Taling Chan Market and Tha Kha. Appreciate the blush sunset and sparkling city views in evening by stopping over at the shoreline of the river.

Wander around the city to cover other attractions of the city such as a historic Rattanakosin district, Wat Pho, Chatichak Market, Khao San Road, Soi Cowboy, National Museum and Jim Thomson’s House to name a few.

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Travel Guide to Cebu, Philippines Attractions

Cebu is an exceptional and the most significant metropolitan center in the country of Philippines. Situated in the central Visayas, Cebu is the blend of beautiful islands. The city of Cebu is the perfect place to enjoy natural beaches that cleansed by the mild blue waters of the Visayan Sea.

The tropical weather conditions and the fabulous spots of the city of Cebu make it a major tourist destination in the Philippines. The rushing streams that drop from the mountain peaks towards the sea, the songs of colorful birds and aquatic dolphins are the particularities of direct flights to Cebu that fascinates tourists from round the world. Flights to Cebu have a lot of things to see and much to do for the visitors of all ages.

Things to do in Cebu, Philippines

Reach the Kawasan Falls in Badian Town of Cebu where you can get boundless entertainment and it is the major tourist attraction on the Cebu Island. Get into the oldest Roman Catholic Church of Cebu, The Basilica of Santo Nino and observe the splendid architecture of the church.

Take a ferry ride to Bantayan Island and the white sanded Malapascua Island to have some ferry experience. The Fort San Pedro, San Carlos Museum, Mountain View Tops, the Lapu Shrine and the Mactan area are the other places that make Cebu a perfect tourist destination. Learn scuba diving by registering yourself in any of the diving clubs of Cebu that organizes the events.

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Tourists will be delighted to see the rushing streams of Cebu that flow from the peaks of mountains, the songs of colorfully feathered birds and the graceful dolphins dance. Visit Badian Town and enjoy the waterfalls of Kawasan as it is the major destination in Cebu.

The Roman Catholic Church and the Basilica of Santo Nino are the oldest and splendidly accomplished churches of the city. Take a ferry ride towards the Bantayan Island and prepare the barbecue on the luxurious and white sanded Malapascua Island. Learn scuba diving in the clean waters of the sea as Cebu hosts some excellent spots for scuba diving. The Fort San Pedro, San Carlos Museum, Mountain View Tops, Lapu Lapu Shrine and the area of Mactan are the other top tourist destinations of Cebu.

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