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Thursday, 31 January 2019

Budget 2019: National Artificial Intelligence Portal Announced, to Help Boost Sector

Presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal added that nine priority areas have been identified for the development of the AI sector in the country.

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MyJio App Now Offers Deals, Discounts Through 'Jio Prime Fridays' Section

The Jio Prime Fridays section lists offers and deals from sources MakeMyTrip, Paytm, and ShopClues.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant In the Works, Xiaomi CEO Hints

Redmi Note 7 Pro price is expected to be CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,800) though an official release date is yet to be announced.

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Oppo A7 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Cut, Now Starts at Rs. 13,990

The 3GB RAM variant of the Oppo A7 has received a price cut worth Rs. 1,000 and is now available for Rs. 13,990.

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Data Leak: Collection #2-5 dump leaks 2.2 billion usernames and passwords: Researcher

Carrying unimaginable 2.2 billion usernames and associated passwords, the new data dump is claimed to include 845GB of stolen data.

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Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle Announced by Microsoft

Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle includes Xbox One X, Metro Exodus, Metro 2033 Redux, Metro Last Light Redux.

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How to Turn Off Windows Defender in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP Permanently

Turn off Windows Defender in Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and XP permanently or temporarily by following these steps.

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Vivo V11, Vivo V11 Pro Price in India Cut Up to Rs. 2,000

The Vivo V11 Pro receives its first ever price cut since launch, while the Vivo V11 receives its second price cut in India.

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The Umbrella Academy, Velvet Buzzsaw, Russian Doll, and More on Netflix in February 2019

Ellen Page-led Umbrella Academy adaptation, Jake Gyllenhaal-starrer art horror Velvet Buzzsaw, comedy series Russian Doll co-created by Amy Poehler, Steven Soderbergh’s NBA drama High Flying Bird, and a lot more — these are the biggest titles to look out for on Netflix India in February 2019.

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Twitter Blocks API Access to Top Paid Apps That Promise More Followers

Twitter has banned three popular services that violated its API terms and charged users money to help increase their followers.

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Amazon Asks Partners to Stop Using Amazon Exclusives Branding as New E-Commerce Rules Take Effect

Amazon India now wants its partners to use the term “Available Online on Amazon.in,” where they were earlier using “Amazon Exclusive.”

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Tech Lobby Takes India to Task Over Plans to Police Online Content

An Asian Internet lobby group, whose members include Google and Facebook, on Thursday criticised India's plans to regulate social media content.

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Elon Musk Releases All Tesla Patents in Bid to Save the Planet

Musk promised Tesla "will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology."

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ Press Renders Leak, Show Triple Rear Cameras and Colour Options

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ leaked press renders suggest that both smartphones will pack triple rear cameras.

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Intel Makes Interim CEO Swan Permanent, Bucking History of Insiders

Swan, 58, who was previously Intel's chief financial officer, served as eBay's CFO for nine years before a stint in private equity and joining Intel in 2016.

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Asus ZenFone Max M2 Gets January Android Security Patch, AI Scene Detection via FOTA Update

Asus ZenFone Max M2 have been updated with FOTA version 15.2016.1901.156.

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Redmi Go Price Revealed as It Goes Up for Pre-Orders in the Philippines

The Redmi Go runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition), sports a 5-inch display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and packs a 3,000mAh battery.

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Musk Not Worried About Tesla Model 3 Demand, Wall Street Thinks Otherwise

Musk said he sees higher demand for the Model 3, as the electric car maker begins to ship cars to Europe and Asia from its Fremont factory.

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Apple Restoring Facebook’s Developer Certificate After Ban Over Privacy Abuse

Facebook says Apple is restoring its access to a key development tool that the iPhone maker disabled Wednesday.

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'Dr. Mario World' Mobile Game Announced by Nintendo, Line

Dr. Mario World, the latest mobile title featuring popular Nintendo characters, will be released in mid-2019.

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Oppo K1 India Launch Set February 6, Features In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

Oppo K1 was unveiled in China last year with a starting price of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,900).

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Amazon Removes Numerous Products From India Site as New E-Commerce Rules Bite

By Thursday, numerous items sold by vendors such as Cloudtail, in which Amazon holds an indirect equity stake, were no longer available on the Amazon India site.

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Apple Shows Facebook Who Has the Power in an App Dispute


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Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows, Even as Cloud Business Stays Hot


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The Best Headphones Under Rs. 1,000

Affordable headphones for those who didn't get a pair of these in the box.

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Twitter Says False Content Is Evolving, and Coming From More Countries, Including the U.S.


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TV Buying Guide - Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a New Television in 2019

Want to buy a new TV but the terminology is too confusing? Read on to find out what you need to look out for when buying a new TV.

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Why It’s a Bad Idea to Buy TVs Without Seeing Them in Person

Buying a TV isn’t as easy as picking a size and price, and making the purchase. Make sure you’ve made the right choice by following the steps in our guide.

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Chip Giant Intel Picks Interim Leader as Permanent C.E.O. After Long Search


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Nintendo Switch Mini to Release This Financial Year: Report

Nintendo Switch Mini release date slated for this financial year according to a recent report.

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Huawei Nova Lite 3 Launched as Japanese Variant of the Huawei P Smart (2019): Price, Specifications

Huawei has unveiled the Nova Lite 3 phone in Japan. It is a variant of the company’s previously introduced Huawei P Smart (2019).

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Buying a Bluetooth Speaker? Here’s What You Should Keep in Mind

Buying a Bluetooth speaker can be daunting affair but not if you know what to look for. We put together a simple checklist of things you should consider before taking the plunge.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Soundbar

The soundbar offers you an easy solution to your home theatre needs.

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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000

Best phones in India under Rs. 15,000 — the top rated mobile phones under 15000 by Gadgets 360.

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MSI G-Series Gaming Laptops with GeForce RTX Graphics Launched in India, MSI P-Series for Creators Also Unveiled

MSI has today launched new gaming laptops in India powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX series GPUs, alongside MSI P-series laptops for creators.

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PVR Cinemas ‘Oscars Film Festival’ Announced, Includes Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Green Book, More

Ahead of the 2019 Oscars in late February, PVR Cinemas has announced a week-long “Oscars Film Festival” that includes Green Book, Mary Queen of Scots, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, Christopher Robin, First Man, Mary Poppins Returns, and A Quiet Place.

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Google Ordered by French Regulator to Take Measures on Advertising

France's competition regulator has ordered Google to take measures regarding some of its advertising methods.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 Review

Samsung M20 hopes to take on the might of Xiaomi, Honor, Realme, and Asus in the sub-Rs. 15,000 smartphone market. Samsung Galaxy M20 review takes a closer look.

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Meizu Zero With No Physical Buttons Listed on Crowdfunding Site Indiegogo

The Meizu Zero on Indiegogo is priced at $1,299 for the 'Exclusive Engineering Unit', and at the time of writing, only 16 phones were claimed.

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS Gets New Design, Custom Swipe Actions

Microsoft Outlook new features include custom swipe actions, deeper integration of calendar, and more.

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China's Bytedance Staff Say Bonuses Clipped by Slowdown, Competition

Bytedance, which owns short-video platform Tik Tok, has cut back holiday bonus payments ahead of the Chinese New Year, according to employees.

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Huawei Mate Mini, Huawei Mate Smart Spotted on EUIPO; P30 Lite Tipped to Sport a Triple Rear Camera, Waterdrop Display

Huawei P30, P30 Lite, and P30 Pro are likely to debut at MWC 2019 next month.

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Apple Music to Be Available for Free Streaming on American Airlines Flights

Apple has announced that Apple Music subscribers can stream songs or videos without buying Wi-Fi on any domestic American Airlines flight from February 1.

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WhatsApp Payments Coming to More Countries Soon, Reveals Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Facebook will soon roll out Payments on WhatsApp in select other markets.

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China's Chang'e-4 Probe Wakes Up After First Lunar Night

The rover and the lander of China's Chang'e-4 probe have been awakened by sunlight after a long "sleep" during their first extremely cold night on the Moon.

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Uber Suspends Taxi Service in Barcelona After New Regulation

The new regulation came after pressure from taxi drivers, which have held many strikes in Barcelona and remain on strike in Spanish capital Madrid.

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Sony Xperia XZ4 Leak Tips 52-Megapixel Sensor in a Triple Camera Setup

Sony’s upcoming flagship, the Xperia XZ4 is said to sport a triple camera setup consisting of a 52-megapixel primary sensor, 16-megapixel telephoto lens and a 0.3-megapixel TOF sensor.

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Foxconn Reconsidering Plans to Make LCD Panels at Wisconsin Plant

Foxconn, a major supplier to Apple, reiterated its intention to create 13,000 jobs in Wisconsin, but said it had slowed its pace of hiring.

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Realme 2 Pro Running on Android 9.0 Pie Spotted on Geekbench, Tips Imminent Rollout

Realme seems to be currently testing Android 9.0 Pie on the Realme 2 Pro, which should be rolling out soon.

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BSNL Extends 'Bumper Offer' to Give 2.2GB Additional Data Benefits per Day Until April 30

BSNL originally launched the Bumper Offer back in September last year.

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Vodafone Now Offering 4GB of Free Data to New 4G Customers

This Vodafone Idea offer is only available to new 4G customers, including those 3G users who switch to the new 4G SIM in the mentioned circle.

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Another Apple Engineer Accused of Stealing Company's Self-Driving Car Tech

Jizhong Chen - a Chinese national - was investigated after another employee reported seeing the engineer taking photographs in a sensitive workspace.

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Intel Xeon W-3175X CPU With 28 Cores, 56 Threads Launched for $2,999

Intel's latest CPU brings workstation-class performance and features to the enthusiast market, plus Intel's highest ever core count.

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UberBoat, UberBoat XL Services to Start From February 1 in Mumbai

In June 2017, UberBoat launched a similar service for tourists in Croatia who wish to explore the picturesque local islands.

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Foxconn to Set Up Industrial AI R&D Centre in Hyderabad

According to release by the Telangana Government, the R&D platform would provide technological services and smart manufacturing solutions to Foxconn Group.

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Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant Launched in India: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant price in India is set at Rs. 29,999.

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WhatsApp Announces 'Startup India-Grand Challenge'

WhatsApp, which has 1.3 billion global users and over 200 million users in India, has been working closely on its business platform for a year now.

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Jio GigaFiber Price, Plans, Installation Process and More: Answers to Your Jio GigaFiber Question

Jio GigaFiber price, plans, installation process and everything explained first hand by someone with a Jio GigaFiber broadband connection.

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Samsung, Apple Largely Contribute to First Ever Global Smartphone Market Decline: Counterpoint

Samsung managed to ship 291.8 million smartphone units in CY2018, as compared to 318.1 million smartphone units in CY 2017.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Discounted in India for the First Time

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 and Xbox One gets its first official discount for India.

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Oppo R19 or Oppo F11 Photo Leak Suggests Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Android Pie Software

The new Oppo phone is tipped to either be the Oppo R19 or the Oppo F11. These leaked photos show the phone from the front and back, revealing all design details.

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Google Chrome to Start Warning Users About 'Lookalike URLs'; Group Tabbing Feature Live in Canary Channel

The latest stable version of Chrome has a "Navigation suggestions for lookalike URLs" flag to confirm the feature.

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LG Sees Fourth-Quarter Profit Plunge as Rivals Crowd TV Business

LG Electronics Inc posted its slowest quarterly profit growth in two years on Thursday citing higher marketing costs and tougher competition in the television business.

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How to Set Up Alexa on Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Android Phone, or iPhone

How to set up Alexa on Amazon’s Echo series of devices including the Echo Dot, Amazon Echo, Echo Plus. Setting up Amazon’s voice-based digital assistant starts with the Alexa app.

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Samsung Led Global Smartphone Market Shipments in Q4 2018, Followed Closely by Apple: IDC

Although certain markets such as India continue to see growth, the global smartphone segment is in decline.

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ISRO Unveils Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru

ISRO aims to send humans to space by December 2021 through its Gaganyaan mission.

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Nokia Sees Fast Shift to 5G Ahead After Strong Fourth Quarter

Nokia forecast stronger-than-expected 2019 and 2020 results thanks to fast-rising investments in 5G networks, after beating fourth-quarter sales and profit estimates on Thursday.

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Nintendo Switch Sales Total 32.27 Million Since Launch

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and game sales have been solid for Nintendo this quarter.

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Instagram Stories Now Has 500 Million Active Daily Users; Facebook Plans New Products to Improve People's Lives

Instagram Stories was launched as a Snapchat clone back in 2016.

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Mario Kart Tour for Android and iOS Delayed to Summer 2019

Mario Kart Tour release date delayed and Nintendo explains why.

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Wednesday, 30 January 2019

LG G8, LG V50 ThinQ 5G to Be Launched Together on February 24 Ahead of MWC 2019: Report

LG’s upcoming 5G smartphone will reportedly be launched as the LG V50 ThinQ 5G at MWC 2019 alongside the LG G8 ThinQ.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Won’t Be in Fast and Furious 9

Dwayne Johnson won’t be part of Fast and Furious 9, the next mainline entry in the franchise, The Rock has revealed in a new interview. Jason Statham as well, possibly.

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Vodafone Launches Rs. 1,699 Recharge Plan, Starts Discontinuing Rs. 1,499 Option to Be In-Line With Airtel, Jio

Vodafone launched the Rs. 1,499 option earlier this month, but it has now been replaced with the Rs. 1,699 recharge plan.

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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Unified Messaging Platform Won’t Arrive Until at Least 2020: Zuckberberg

Facebook said one of the major reasons why it wants to move forward with the integration is making end-to-end encryption default in more its services.

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Apple's Response to Group FaceTime Bug Being Probed by New York AG, Governor

The Group FaceTime bug allows an iPhone user placing a call using FaceTime to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the call has not gone through.

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Samsung Display Patent Hints at an Innovative Foldable Gaming Smartphone

The phone seems to have a foldable display and a flip-up physical game controller

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PayPal Adds Record 13.8 Million New Active Accounts in Q4 2018

Comparably, PayPal had added just 8.7 million new active accounts a year earlier. Around 2.9 million of new accounts were added through acquisitions.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Users Complain of Distorted Audio in Select Third-Party Apps

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T users are experiencing distorted, low-quality, and tinny audio while using third-party apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp.

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Spider-Man Star Zendaya in Talks to Play Love Interest in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Report

Zendaya — best known for Spider-Man: Homecoming — is in early talks to play Chani, the love interest of the protagonist Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) in the Dune reboot from director Denis Villeneuve.

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Qualcomm Signs New Interim Patent Agreement With Huawei

Qualcomm has revealed that it has negotiated a new and slightly better interim patent contract with Huawei Technologies.

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Apple Said to Plan 3D Cameras for New iPhone Models in Augmented Reality Push

Apple is said to plan to launch iPhones with a more-powerful 3-D camera as soon as next year, stepping up the company's push into augmented reality.

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Sony Increases PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage From 10GB to 100GB

PS Plus members will have more space to store their game saves now.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Leak Tips Triple Rear Cameras, Infinity-V Display; Galaxy A10 Spotted on Geekbench Again

As per leaked images of the Galaxy A50’s internal design, it will feature triple rear cameras and will sport an Infinity-V Display.

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Ben Affleck-Less The Batman, Suicide Squad Reboot, DC Super Pets Get 2021 Release Dates

DC Super Pets will release on May 21, 2021, followed by The Batman — minus Ben Affleck, and focusing on a younger Bruce Wayne — on June 25, 2021, and James Gunn’s soft reboot The Suicide Squad on August 6, 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Galaxy M20: Samsung's Galaxy M-Series Phones Compared

Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India starts at Rs. 10,990, while the Galaxy M10 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro May Have 128GB Storage, 6GB RAM Variant, Xiaomi CEO Tips

Redmi Note 7 Pro will not see a 3GB RAM variant at all, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun's new Weibo post suggests.

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Google+ to Shut Down April 2, Some Features Will Be Taken Offline Starting Next Week

Google says it will shut down Google+ completely on April 2, 2019, but some essential features will be taken offline as early as next week.

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How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone

Recording WhatsApp calls is far from straightforward. There are two ways to go about it, and both have a similar issue. But if you are wondering how to record WhatsApp call on iPhone or Android, here’s our guide.

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OnePlus Pulls Latest OxygenOS Open Beta Updates for Four Phones After Some Units Get Bricked

OxygenOS Open Beta 26 was released for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 24 for the OnePlus 5T, while the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T received OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and Open Beta 4, respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 Get Their First Software Update

Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 are now receiving firmware version M105FDDU1ASA7 and M205FDDU1ASA9 respectively.

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SBI Left Banking Data of Millions of Users Unprotected Online: Report

The alleged unprotected server of SBI was housed in a Mumbai data centre and included two months of data from SBI Quick service.

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Samsung Profits Slump Along With Drop in Demand for Its Key Products

Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, reported a slump in fourth-quarter net profits on Thursday.

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Google Follows Facebook, Disables iPhone App That Studied User Habits

For now, the app Screenwise Meter is still available for Android phones via Google Play.

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Nokia TA-1152 Phone Leaked Ahead of MWC 2019; May Be Nokia 1 Plus

The mysterious Nokia TA-1152 phone is said to be designed for the Indian market.

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Microsoft Posts Profit on Ongoing Cloud Businesses Growth

Chief executive Satya Nadella said Microsoft continues to see gains from its cloud services after having shifted away from many of its consumer offerings

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Tesla CFO Leaves as Automaker Promises Profits and Cheaper Cars

The departure of Deepak Ahuja as well as missing Wall Street profit targets for the end of 2018, sent Tesla shares down nearly 6 percent after hours.

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Facebook Now Has 2.32 Billion Monthly Active Users, 1.52 Billion Daily Active Users

Facebook on Wednesday easily beat Wall Street's profit estimates, soothing investor concerns that increased spending on the privacy of its users would blunt growth.

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Apple Busts Facebook for Distributing App That Tracked Teen User Data

Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use.

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Releasing Earnings, Microsoft Stays in Stride, With Cloud Powering the Way


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Firm That Sold Social Media Bots Settles With New York Attorney General


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Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem


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Facebook Gains More Users as Revenue and Profits Climb


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Amazon Users in India to Get Less Choice and Pay More Under New Selling Rules


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Xbox One Black Screen Crash Caused by Xbox Live 'Deployment Error': Microsoft

Xbox One black screen crash at startup? Blame Xbox Live.

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An Arsenal of Skype, Voice Recorders and FOIAs


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Does Facebook Really Know How Many Fake Accounts It Has?


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Samsung Galaxy M10 Review

Samsung Galaxy M10 sports a display notch and interesting design aspects. But is there more to this phone than just its looks? Read our review to find out.

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iPhone Shipment Numbers for Q4 2018 Reported by Strategy Analytics, Canalys

Strategy Analytics reports the latest iPhone shipments represents a 15 percent year-over-year decline from the 77.3 million units shipped during the first fiscal quarter of last year.

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iPhone Shipment Numbers for Q4 2018 Reported by Strategy Analytics, Canalys

Strategy Analytics reports the latest iPhone shipments represents a 15 percent year-over-year decline from the 77.3 million units shipped during the first fiscal quarter of last year.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Mass Production Reportedly Begins, 5G Variant Tipped to Launch Later

A new report also claims that all the three variants come with in-display fingerprint scanner, and a detachable screen protector as well.

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Chrome 72 Rolled Out for Desktop, Android, and iOS Users: Here's What's New

Chrome 72 for Android brings along upgrades for the media player notifications while using Incognito tab, and more.

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Moto G7 Plus Live Images Leaked, Tip 27W TurboPower Charging, Optical Image Stabilisation Support

A bunch of leaked Moto G7 Plus hands-on images suggest that it will bring support for 27W TurboPower charging and OIS.

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Windows 10 October 2018 Update Adoption Far Lower Than Previous Version: AdDuplex

Out of more than 100,000 PCs surveyed, only 12.4 percent run the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, AdDuplex said in its latest report.

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TRAI Asks DTH Firms to Honour Commitment on Long-Duration Packs, If Customer Wants

TRAI has asked DTH operators to honour pre-paid commitment on ongoing long-duration packs, if customer wishes to continue.

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Huawei's Founder Faces Fight for Company and Family

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei survived food shortages during China's Cultural Revolution, but now the reclusive billionaire faces an existential fight for his family and company.

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Zack Snyder Zombie Thriller Heist Movie ‘Army of the Dead’ Set at Netflix

Zack Snyder is returning to filmmaking with a new $90-million project set at Netflix: a zombie horror thriller heist movie called Army of the Dead.

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Intel, Israel Agree to Reciprocal Spending Deal: Ministry

Intel will receive an Israeli government grant of 9 percent of its planned ILS 40 billion investment to expand its manufacturing operations in the country.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Nintendo Switch Release Date Delayed

Mortal Kombat 11 release date for Nintendo Switch may be delayed to May 10.

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UAE Said to Use Cyber Super-Weapon to Spy on iPhones of Foes

A team of former US intelligence operatives working for the UAE are said to have used tool called Karma to hack into the iPhones of activists, diplomats, and rival foreign leaders.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Titanium Edition Launched in India, Now Available via Flipkart

Asus has today launched the Titanium edition of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 which is now available exclusively from Flipkart.

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Driveclub Is the Most Played PS4 Racing Game

PS4-exclusive Driveclub is the most played PS4 game with close to 10.5 million players.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 Start Receiving January 2019 Android Security Patch: Reports

January 2019 Android security patch for the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8 is reportedly rolling out in select markets, including India, Iran, and the Netherlands.

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Asus ZenBook 15 UX533, ZenBook 14 UX433, ZenBook 13 UX333 Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Asus’ new ZenBook series laptops are priced starting Rs 71,990 and go up to Rs. 1,39,900.

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PUBG Report for PUBG PC Shows Twitch Stream Kills

Dubbed PUBG Report, it lets users look up any handles that may have been involved in a kill on Twitch and you'll be able to watch them just right before the kill.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Starts Receiving Update With Advanced AI Scene Detection

Asus has revealed that it has started rolling out a new software update for its ZenFone Max Pro M2 smartphone.

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Samsung Led Premium Smartphone Market in India in 2018, Followed Closely by OnePlus: Counterpoint

Samsung led the premium smartphone segment in India in 2018 with 34 percent share of shipments, followed closely by OnePlus at 33 percent, Counterpoint Research said.

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Fortnite 7.30 Leaked Skins Listed

Fortnite 7.30 skins, back bling, gliders, axes and more leaked.

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How to Save on Your Next Apple Purchase


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WhatsApp Hires EFF's Nate Cardozo as Privacy Policy Manager

Facebook has roped in Nate Cardozo - a long-time Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) counsel - as the Privacy Policy Manager for WhatsApp.

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Nokia 9 PureView to Feature 18W Fast Charging, Gets 3C Certification in China: Report

With MWC 2019 less than a month away, the Nokia 9 PureView gets listed on China’s 3C certification database.

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1More Stylish Dual-Dynamic Driver Bluetooth Headphones Launched in India at Rs. 7,499

With an in-ear design and neckband for the battery and controls, the 1More Stylish Dual-Dynamic Driver BT headset has some appeal

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Paytm Launches Domestic Hotel Bookings, Acquires Noida-Based NightStay

Paytm has also partnered with more than 5,000 hotels across the budget, luxury, and business segments.

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Paytm Launches Domestic Hotel Bookings, Acquires Noida-Based NightStay

Paytm has also partnered with more than 5,000 hotels across the budget, luxury, and business segments.

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Google Pixel 3 XL Lite Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench Again, This Time With 4GB RAM

Alleged Google Pixel 3 XL Lite makes an appearance on Geekbench again, now with 4GB of RAM.

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Huawei Y6 Pro (2019) With 'Dewdrop' Display, Leather Design Launched: Specifications

Huawei Y6 Pro (2019) runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie.

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Firefox 65 Brings New Content Blocking Controls to Desktop and Android, Firefox 66 Beta Released

There is a new small "i" icon right in the address bar that lets you access the content blocking settings, and let you change privacy options if you so desire.

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Sony, Nintendo Seen Scoring Strong Q3 Earnings as Console Battle Reaches Next Level

Sony and Nintendo are expected to score strong quarterly earnings this week.

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Sony, Nintendo Seen Scoring Strong Q3 Earnings as Console Battle Reaches Next Level

Sony and Nintendo are expected to score strong quarterly earnings this week.

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Moto G7 Plus Spotted in Fresh Leaked Images Ahead of February 7 Launch

A fresh set of alleged live images of the Moto G7 Plus have appeared online, which offer a great look at the upcoming smartphone.

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Moto G7 Plus Spotted in Fresh Leaked Images Ahead of February 7 Launch

A fresh set of alleged live images of the Moto G7 Plus have appeared online, which offer a great look at the upcoming smartphone.

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Samsung 1TB eUFS 2.1 Storage Chips Announced for Upcoming Flagship Smartphones, May Feature on Galaxy S10

Samsung's new 1TB UFS 2.1 flash storage chips have twice the capacity of previous offerings and run faster too.

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Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Slack Says It Has 10 Million Daily Active Users

The number of paying customers using Slack has risen by more than 50 percent over the past five years to over 85,000, Slack Technologies Inc said in a blog post.

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Gmail's Mobile App Starts Receiving Material Theme Redesign, No Dark Mode in Sight

Gmail is getting a new Material Theme-based redesign over the next few weeks, however, there's no dark mode.

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Twitter Testing News-First Timeline on Android

The new Twitter for Android feature comes with a prompt that says - "Catch up on what's happened while you were away".

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Facebook Warned by Irish Watchdog Over WhatsApp Integration

Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned Facebook over its planned integration of its chat services - WhatsApp, Messenger and photo-sharing app Instagram

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite Battery Capacities Tipped on Brazil Certification Site

The company is largely expected to launch the Galaxy S series decade-anniversary phones in three variants - the Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ - on February 20 at its Unpacked event.

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Facebook Reportedly Paying Teens to Harvest Data From Their Phones

Facebook is said to be been paying teens and adults up to $20 a month to install an application that tracks their phone and Web activities.

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Star Wars Star Oscar Isaac in Talks to Play Duke Leto I Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Report

Star Wars star Oscar Isaac is reportedly in talks to join the Dune reboot as Duke Leto I Atreides, the father to the central character Paul Atreides, who is being played by Timothée Chalamet.

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Jays a-Seven Wireless On-Ear Headphones Launched in India at Rs. 7,999

At Rs. 7,999, the Jays a-Seven headset is an affordable wireless option from a well-known brand in the audio space

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Samsung Galaxy A10 Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing

Samsung Galaxy A10 specifications have been tipped by a new Geekbench listing for SM-A105F.

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No GameStop Buyout, No Surprise

It's game over for GameStop's attempt to sell itself, and I can't say I'm surprised.

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Vodafone Rs. 154 Recharge Debuts With 180 Days Validity, 600 Local On-Net Minutes

The Rs. 154 Vodafone recharge plan offers 600 local on-minutes for 180 days across the telecom circles.

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GameStop Abandons Efforts to Sell Company

GameStop, the world's largest video game and gaming console retailer, said it had abandoned efforts to sell itself after failing to get a potential buyer on favourable terms.

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FIFA Points Will No Longer Be Sold in Belgium to Stay Clear of Gambling Laws: EA Sports

Belgium Gaming Commission has ruled that loot boxes in video games fall afoul of gambling laws.

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Tim Cook Reveals Why Apple Is Struggling to Sell iPhones in Emerging Markets Like India

Apple CEO blamed foreign exchange, lack of subsidy, and battery replacement program for the slow iPhone sales in emerging markets.

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Apple’s Streaming Service Could Reportedly Launch in April 2019

Apple could launch its as-yet untitled streaming service in April 2019, according to a new report. The iPhone maker has reportedly told studios it’s working with “to be ready for launch by mid-April”.

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Poco F1 DxOMark Camera Results Show It's Just Behind the iPhone 8 in Overall Score

Poco F1 has received a photo score of 92, while its video recording performance got a score of 90 on DxOMark's camera benchmarks.

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Honor View 20 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

The Honor View 20's big highlights include a 'hole-punch' selfie camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, Huawei's flagship-grade HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, and 8GB of RAM.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro May Get 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Option, Xiaomi CEO Tips

Redmi Note 7 Pro will not see a 3GB RAM variant at all, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun's new Weibo post suggests.

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Apple Group FaceTime Bug Allegedly Discovered by a 14-Year-Old Fortnite Player

A US-based woman claims that her teenage son discovered the FaceTime bug last week and warned Apple about the same.

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Google, Facebook, Twitter Must Do More Against Fake News: EU

The Commission called on Facebook to provide more clarity on how it uses its tools to fight fake news and told Google to expand its actions to more EU countries.

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Apple Lowers Some iPhone Prices Outside US to Offset Strong Dollar

Apple did not say in which countries it would adjust iPhone prices. Resellers in China already began cutting iPhone prices earlier this month.

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AMD Posts Record Growth in Data Centre Revenue

Bigger rivals Nvidia and Intel both flagged stagnating growth in data centre sales, a segment in which AMD is beginning to get a foothold on the back of its server chips.

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Apple Says Services Business Grows, CEO Cook Says China Tensions Ease

Apple said it has 360 million subscribers to both its own and third-party services, and set a goal to expand that to 500 million by the end of 2020.

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iPhone FaceTime Bug That Allows Spying Was Flagged to Apple Over a Week Ago


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Apple Says Profits Were Flat, Citing Slump in China


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Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. Charges


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How to Disable FaceTime to Avoid Eavesdropping Bug


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"PUBG-Wala Hai Kya?" 10 Things to Know About the Game PM Modi Namechecked

PUBG Mobile is one of the most popular games in India and the biggest sign of its popularity was it being name-dropped by Prime Minister Modi. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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SAP Plans Restructuring After Signs of Weakness Emerge

SAP will take a restructuring charge to reshape its business after growth slowed in parts of the software maker over the last three months

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Facebook to Launch Transparency Tools for Electoral Ads in India

Facebook said it will launch tools for electoral ads next month in the country to help prevent foreign interference and make ads more transparent.

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YouTube Officially Details Video Download Recommendations; Android, iOS Users Get Reordered Video Resolution Options

YouTube was earlier spotted testing a Recommended videos section in some markets.

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Nokia TA-1152 Model Leaked Ahead of MWC 2019; May Be Nokia 1 Plus

The mysterious Nokia TA-1152 phone is said to be designed for the Indian market.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Live Photo Leaked, CEO Says Offerings Will Meet Customer Expectations

The report also reiterates that the foldable phone will be launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, with CEO DJ Koh saying that he won't let down customers who have been waiting to get their hands on the innovative foldable phone.

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Honor View 20 Review

Honor View 20 is the first smartphone with a hole-punch display to launch in India. It offers a powerful SoC and good battery life, but is it the best phone in the sub Rs. 40,000 segment? Check our review to find out.

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Nvidia Cuts Fourth-Quarter Revenue Estimate on Weak China Demand

Nvidia on Monday cut revenue estimates because of weak demand for its gaming chips in China and lower-than-expected data centre sales.

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Gmail, Google Drive, Hangouts, Google+, and Other Google Services Down for Some Users (Updated)

A number of consumer-facing Google services, including Gmail, are currently down for some users around the world.

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How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone

Recording WhatsApp calls is far from straightforward. There are two ways to go about it, and both have a similar issue. But if you are wondering how to record WhatsApp call on iPhone or Android, here’s our guide.

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Intel to Invest $11 Billion on New Israeli Chip Plant, Says Finance Minister

Intel Corp will invest ILS 40 billion ($10.9 billion) on a new chip-making factory in Israel, the Israeli finance minister said on Monday.

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Good Times Keep Rolling for Facebook and Google's Ad Businesses

Industry analysts say growing consumer spending and the continued march from in-store to online commerce will keep digital advertising growing.

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Sony Xperia XZ4 Specifications Sheet Leaks, Tips More Details Ahead of MWC 2019 Launch

Specifications sheet of Sony's upcoming flagship, the Xperia XZ4 leaks, revealing full details before MWC 2019 launch.

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Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. Charges


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Huawei Is Blocked in US, but Its Chips Power Cameras Everywhere

Chips from Huawei's HiSilicon unit are also sparking concern because they power about 60 percent of surveillance cameras.

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Redmi Note 7 Global Variant Teased Yet Again, Launch Imminent

Xiaomi global spokesperson Donovan Sung has now tweeted a photo suggesting that the Redmi Note 7 global variant is set to launch soon.

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Sci-Fi Shooter Atomic Heart in Development Hell: Report

The Atomic Heart release date is slated for 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and it appears that it's lacking a few elements you'd expect to be in place for a 2019 launch such as its game design.

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Dropbox to Acquire E-Signature Software Company HelloSign

HelloSign, whose more than 80,000 customers include Instacart and Lyft, will remain an independent business.

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Japan to Survey 200 Million Gadgets for Cyber-Security Ahead of 2020 Olympic Games

The government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology will start the survey from February.

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For Bruised Apple, a Need to Go Beyond the iPhone

In recent weeks, Apple shares have been hammered on concerns that its best days are over, with smartphone sales slipping and no new "big thing" on the horizon.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Snaps Last Selfie on Martian Ridge

On January 15, Curiosity used its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) camera on the end of its robotic arm to take a series of 57 pictures.

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Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Poco F1 Get Discounts During 'Mi Days' Sale on Flipkart

Flipkart is hosting the Mi Days sale until January 30 to offer discounts on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and Poco F1 among other models.

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Apple Says Developer Earnings Hit $120 Billion Since 2008 App Store Launch

Apple says app developers earned more than a quarter of that money in the past year alone.

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Intel Working on a 3-Display Foldable Phone That Opens Into a Tablet, Patent Suggests

A new patent spotted on WIPO and USPTO shows us an Intel smartphone that opens up into a large tablet-sized screen that is a combination of three displays.

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Flipkart Said to Warn of Major 'Customer Disruption' If India's New E-Commerce Rules Not Delayed

Flipkart is said to have told the government the company faces the risk of "significant customer disruption" if the implementation of new curbs for e-commerce is not delayed by 6 months.

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Vivo Set to Launch New Pop-Up Selfie Camera Phone in India on February 20; Vivo V15 Pro Likely

Vivo V15 Pro is speculated as the successor to the V11 Pro that was launched in India last year.

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Vivo Set to Launch New Pop-Up Selfie Camera Phone in India on February 20; Vivo V15 Pro Likely

Vivo V15 Pro is speculated as the successor to the V11 Pro that was launched in India last year.

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Fortnite 7.30 Update Adds Android and iOS Controller Support, 60Hz Support on Select Android Phones

The Fortnite 7.30 update adds a host of new features to Epic Games' battle royale title. These include support for controllers for Fortnite Android and iOS, 60Hz on select Android smartphones and the Solid Gold Limited Time Mode (LTM).

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Fortnite 7.30 Update Adds Android and iOS Controller Support, 60Hz Support on Select Android Phones

The Fortnite 7.30 update adds a host of new features to Epic Games' battle royale title. These include support for controllers for Fortnite Android and iOS, 60Hz on select Android smartphones and the Solid Gold Limited Time Mode (LTM).

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Nintendo Switch 7.0.0 Update Out Now, Improves System Stability

The Nintendo Switch gets the 7.0.0 update. It adds system stability improvements to the hybrid console as well as New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe user icons and support for additional languages on the Nintendo Switch's Home Menu.

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Honor Watch Magic, Honor Band 4 Running Edition Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Both the Honor Watch Magic, Honor Band 4 Running Edition are available exclusively via Amazon India, and are priced starting at Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 1,599 respectively.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 With 27W Fast Charging Spotted on 3C Certification, February Launch Hinted: Reports

A mystery Xiaomi smartphone has just passed China’s 3C certification. Could it be the Mi 9?

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Redmi Go With 5-Inch HD Screen, 3,000mAh Battery Goes Official: Specifications

Redmi has unveiled its new Redmi Go smartphone. It packs a 5-inch screen and is powered by a quad-core processor from Qualcomm.

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Redmi Go With 5-Inch HD Screen, 3,000mAh Battery Goes Official: Specifications

Redmi has unveiled its new Redmi Go smartphone. It packs a 5-inch screen and is powered by a quad-core processor from Qualcomm.

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PM Modi on PUBG Mobile Addiction: Hopes Children Move From 'PlayStation to the Playground'

Prime Minister Modi weighed in on PUBG Mobile addiction during his interaction with students and parents at his Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0 event in Delhi.

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Oppo Teases In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Smartphone Launch on Flipkart; May Be Oppo K1

Oppo K1 was launched in China back in October last year with a starting price of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,900).

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Amazon Spends $27 Million on Mindy Kaling’s Late Night, Adam Driver’s The Report at Sundance 2019

At the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, Amazon has already spent $27 million on two movies called Late Night and The Report, starring Mindy Kaling and Adam Driver, respectively.

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Google.com Mobile Version Gets Voice Search Support on Android

Google has quietly added the voice search functionality to the mobile web version of Google.com on Android.

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Google.com Mobile Version Gets Voice Search Support on Android

Google has quietly added the voice search functionality to the mobile web version of Google.com on Android.

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Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 Price in India Cut

Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1, and Nokia 3.1 have received up to Rs. 1,500 of a price cut in India.

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Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 Price in India Cut

Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1, and Nokia 3.1 have received up to Rs. 1,500 of a price cut in India.

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AITuTu Is AnTuTu’s New Benchmark to Test Smartphones’ AI Capabilities

Well-known benchmark firm AnTuTu has released a dedicated new test for AI, and aims to help guide the industry towards a common development standard.

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Honor View 20 With 'Hole-Punch' Selfie Camera, 3D ToF Sensor Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Honor View 20 price in India starts at Rs. 37,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant, while its 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage option is priced at Rs. 45,999.

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Lava Z92 With Display Notch, 3,260mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

The Lava Z92 comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a notch, a 13-megapixel rear sensor, and a 3,260mAh battery.

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WhatsApp Web Picture-in-Picture Mode Gets Support for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Links

This feature comes with the latest WhatsApp Web 0.3.2041 update, and the service should update automatically when you open it in your browser.

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Monday, 28 January 2019

Bluetooth Location Tracking Will Get More Accurate Thanks to New Direction Finding Feature

Bluetooth-based location tracking services and devices are set to get more accurate with a new direction-finding service in Bluetooth 5.1.

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FaceTime Bug Lets iPhone Users Eavesdrop, in a Stumble for Apple


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Samsung Acquires Corephotonics, Developer of Zoom Technology in Mobile Cameras: Report

Corephotonics is the developer of the massive zoom lenses that Oppo has been showcasing

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Receive New OxygenOS Open Beta Updates

OnePlus now has its four most recent phones running Android 9.0 Pie on the OxygenOS Open Beta programme.

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Huawei Denies Committing Violations Cited by US Justice Department

The latest charges could dim prospects for progress in a two-day round of trade talks between the United States and China.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Tipped to Sport Up to 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage; 5.8-Inch Variant May Not Be Called Galaxy S10 Lite

As per new information, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ variant is expected to come in a limited 12GB RAM and 1TB storage option as well.

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WhatsApp for Android to Get New Feature to Track Shared Images, Simplified Media Menu

WhatsApp has once again been spotted testing new features in its beta builds for Android.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs M10: Samsung M Series Phones Compared

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is made available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, and the Galaxy M10 is available in a maximum of 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option.

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Netflix Acquires Richie Mehta’s Delhi Crime as Next Original Series From India, Sets March Release Date

Netflix has acquired Delhi Crime — a seven-part police procedural thriller series from Richie Mehta, set to premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival — and announced a release date of March 22, 2019.

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Apple Says Spent $60 Billion With US Suppliers in 2018, Created 450,000 Jobs

Apple spent $60 billion last year with 9,000 American component suppliers and companies, an increase of more than 10 per cent from the year before

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Huawei Charged by US With Conspiring to Violate Sanctions, Technology Theft

The US on Monday announced criminal charges against Huawei, escalating a fight with the world's biggest telecommunications equipment maker.

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Metro Exodus Exits Steam for a Year, Moves to Epic Games Store

Metro Exodus has regional pricing on Epic Games Store in India, and releases on February 15, 2019.

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Apple Disables Group FaceTime After Major Privacy Bug Discovered

Apple has temporarily disabled the Group FaceTime feature while it works to release a permanent fix for audio bug.

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Redmi X Purported Leaked Poster Points to February 15 Launch, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor On-Board

The rumoured Redmi X smartphone is now said to be coming on February 15 and it is believed that the phone will house an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Redmi X Purported Leaked Poster Points to February 15 Launch, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor On-Board

The rumoured Redmi X smartphone is now said to be coming on February 15 and it is believed that the phone will house an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Honor View 20 India Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Honor View 20 debuted in China as the Honor V20 earlier this month.

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Wonder Woman 3 ‘A Contemporary Story’, and No Chris Pine Most Likely

The third solo Wonder Woman movie will be a “contemporary story”, according to director Patty Jenkins, and it might not feature Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor.

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Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus Price Leaked Ahead of February 7 Launch

Moto G7 is said to carry a price of EUR 300 (roughly Rs. 24,400), while Moto G7 Plus price is rumoured at EUR 360 (roughly Rs. 29,300).

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Tesla Seen Forecasting First-Quarter Loss After Musk Warning

Tesla is expected to forecast a loss for the first quarter when it reports results on Wednesday, having changed their expectations for a profit after Musk's warning.

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Uh Oh, Apple. An iPhone Bug Lets FaceTime Callers Eavesdrop.


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Snapdeal Backs India's E-Commerce Curbs, Assures Compliance

Snapdeal said some companies were using "glaring loopholes" to run a proxy inventory-based model of e-commerce.

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Facebook Plans Content Oversight Board, Tightens Paid Ad Rules

Facebook on Monday laid out plans for an independent content oversight board with the power to overturn company decisions on user posts.

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Snapchat Said to Weigh What Was Once Unthinkable - Permanent Snaps

Snap said to be considering changes to Snapchat, known for disappearing photos and videos, that could make users' public posts longer lasting or even permanent.

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FaceTime Bug Allows Anyone Access to Your Audio Feed, Here's How to Disable FaceTime Until a Fix Comes

FaceTime bug allows an iPhone user placing a call using Apple's FaceTime video calling feature to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the recipient has not yet picked up the call.

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Should PUBG Mobile Be Banned in India?

Is a PUBG Mobile ban justified?

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Apple Working on Games Service Subscription for the App Store: Report

Apple is working on a games service subscription for the App Store. This planned service would function like a 'Netflix for games', allowing users to pay a regular subscription fee for a host of titles.

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Are Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 Better Than Budget Redmi, Realme Phones?

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India make these contenders for a place among the best phones under Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively.

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Huawei Mate 9 Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update in China

With the new version of Android, the Huawei Mate 9 owners can check time spent using each app and viewing notifications.

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Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Reach $3.8 Trillion in 2019

Global IT spending is projected to total $3.76 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 per cent from 2018, a new report by market research firm Gartner said.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update in India

Asus has announced that it has started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update to its ZenFone 5Z smartphone in India.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update in India

Asus has announced that it has started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update to its ZenFone 5Z smartphone in India.

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Vodafone Idea Ties Up With Sun NXT to Offer South Indian Content to Users

Vodafone Idea customers will now get access to over 50,000 hours of content exclusively featured on Sun NXT, Sun TV Network's OTT platform.

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Vodafone Idea Ties Up With Sun NXT to Offer South Indian Content to Users

Vodafone Idea customers will now get access to over 50,000 hours of content exclusively featured on Sun NXT, Sun TV Network's OTT platform.

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Anker's Soundcore Liberty Air Bluetooth Earbuds With 20-Hour Battery Life Launched in India

The Soundcore Liberty Air is priced at Rs. 7,999 and is available exclusively via Amazon India.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 With Infinity-V Display Panels, Dual Rear Camera Setups Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M10 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990 for the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant, while the Galaxy M10 price starts at Rs. 10,990 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage configuration.

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Android Q May Block Background Clipboard Access for Third-Party Apps, Bring Update Rollback Feature for Apps

Android Q is also said to enable third-party apps to have background access to your location.

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Samsung Exynos 9825 SoC Said to Be Coming in H2 2019, May Power Galaxy Note 10

A tipster claims that the 7nm Exynos 9825 SoC may be launched in the second half of 2019.

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Metro Exodus Xbox One India Release Cancelled

Metro Exodus for the Xbox One has been cancelled for India.

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Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch to Ship on 32GB Cartridge

Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD Remaster for the Nintendo Switch has a release date of April 16 and it might ship on a 32GB card.

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iBall CompBook Netizen With 4G SIM Slot Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iBall CompBook Netizen comes with a 4G SIM slot tray, an Intel N3350 dual-core processor, 64GB of inbuilt storage, Windows 10 pre-installed, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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iOS 12.2 Beta Hints at Downtime Customisation in Screen Time

Apple is planning to add a new feature that will allow users to customise and adjust their Downtime schedule.

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How to Activate DND on Vodafone India

You can easily activate DND on Vodafone India if you follow these steps.

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How to Record a Call on iPhone or Android Device for Free

It is easy to record a call on Android and there are simple workarounds to record a call on iPhone as well.

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Google I/O 2019 Developer Conference Scheduled From May 7 to 9

Google is hosting this year's I/O developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

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A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’


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Anthem Could Well be 2019's Fallout 76. Here's Why.

We played the Anthem demo on Xbox One X to tell you what you can expect on the Anthem release date of February 22.

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Fortnite Update 7.30 to Reduce Nintendo Switch Crashes

The Fortnite 7.30 update will bring a host of improvements to the Nintendo Switch version of Epic Games' battle royale sensation.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 Launched in India: Price, Specifications

The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 starts at a price of Rs. 83,999, whereas the Surface Laptop 2 starts at Rs. 91,999.

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YouTube to Tweak Algorithms to Stop Recommending Conspiracy Theory Videos

YouTube said it is retooling its recommendation algorithm that suggests new videos to users in order to prevent promoting conspiracies.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Release Date Is Next Month: Report

PUBG Mobile zombies mode release date is due next month according to a report from dataminers.

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Vodafone Rs. 209, Rs. 479 Prepaid Recharge Plans to Now Offer 1.6GB Daily Data

The two Vodafone prepaid packs now offer 1.6GB data per day for a validity of 28 days and 84 days respectively.

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Facebook Unveils Privacy and Data Use Hub for Businesses

The hub contains information on topics including advertisements, privacy principles and guidelines to help companies understand rules like GDPR.

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GOQii RunGPS Smart Band Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 4,999

GOQii RunGPS smart band is now available on the GOQii Store and on Amazon India.

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Realme C1 (2019) With Up to 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C1 (2019) price in India starts at Rs. 7,499 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, while the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage model comes at Rs. 8,499.

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Oppo Patent Shows New Ways to Use the Punch-Hole Camera Space

Oppo has filed patent applications showing alternate ways to use the punch-hole, apart from integrating the selfie camera.

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NASA's Opportunity Rover May Have 'Died' on Mars in Dust Storm

Opportunity's last communication with Earth was received June 10, 2018, as a planet-wide dust storm blanketed the solar-powered rover's location.

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Sunday, 27 January 2019

Detective Pikachu Sequel Reportedly in the Works With 22 Jump Street Writer Oren Uziel

There are still over three months left to the release of Detective Pikachu, the first-ever Pokemon live-action movie, but a sequel is reportedly already in the works.

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iPad, iPad Mini 2019 Refreshes Might Not Feature Face ID, iOS 12.2 Beta Suggests

Rumours of a new iPad and iPad mini launching in early 2019 are looking stronger, with a recent iOS beta release referencing yet-to-be-launched models.

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JioRail App Launched for Jio Phone, Allows Users to Book Train Tickets

JioRail app is available for download through the JioStore on the original Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2.

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WhatsApp Web Picture-in-Picture Mode Gets Support for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Links

This feature comes with the latest WhatsApp Web 0.3.2041 update, and the service should update automatically when you open it in your browser.

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Bing’s Day-Long Outage in China Believed to Be Technical Error, Not Censors' Block

Search engine Bing's outage in China last week was reportedly a technical error, rather than an intentional censorship block.

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OnePlus 6T Users Complain About a New Rapid Battery Drain Issue

Many OnePlus 6T users have taken to the official OnePlus forum to report a new, unexplained battery drain issue

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Microsoft, MIT Researchers Develop Model for Safer Self-Driving Cars

The AI systems powering driverless cars are trained extensively in virtual simulations to prepare the vehicle for nearly every event on the road.

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Fortnite Save the World Mode Lets You See What's in Loot Boxes

Epic Games has renamed V-Buck Llamas to X-Ray Llamas and you can now see what you’re getting.

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Aquaman Now Highest-Grossing DC Film of All-Time, Passes The Dark Knight Rises

The Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman is now the highest-grossing movie of all-time based on a DC Comics property, with its global box office total of $1.09 billion.

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Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie Gets July 2020 Release Date

Christopher Nolan’s untitled next movie now has a release date: July 17, 2020. It will release in IMAX, and that’s all we know for now.

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HMD Global's Leaked MWC 2019 Teaser Seems to Confirm Nokia 9 PureView, Its Penta-Lens Camera Setup

The leaked teaser hints at the penta-lens camera setup expected on the Nokia 9 and the flagship device will be made official at MWC.

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Facebook Blocks External Agencies From Checking Ads for Political Transparency: Report

Facebook has changed its codes that restrict external groups' ability to collect data on why users are being targeted by political campaigners.

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Millennials in India Are Turning to Algorithms for Love

Local entrepreneurs, global dating apps and Indian matrimonial websites are racing to bring artificial intelligence to modernise match-making.

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Vivo V15 Pro to Sport Triple Rear Camera and Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Leaked Case Tips

Vivo V15 Pro is expected to be the successor to the V11 Pro that debuted last year.

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Facebook Rejects Claims That Half of Its Accounts Are Fake

Aaron Greenspan, who attended the Harvard University with Zuckerberg, claimed that Facebook has been inflating its global user count since 2004

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MIT Researchers' Vault Cryptocurrency 99 Percent More Efficient Than Bitcoin

Vault reduced the bandwidth for joining its network by 99 percent when compared to Bitcoin and 90 percent when compared to Ethereum.

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Chandrayaan-2 to Mark India’s Presence on Moon Soon: PM Modi

Modi said India will soon mark its presence on the Moon with the Chandrayaan-2 mission and appreciated the use of space technology in saving life.

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Google Duo May Get a Web Version Soon: Report

The web version of Google Duo would also work in the Google Chrome browser as well as other rival browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Launch Expected Today at Galaxy M-Series Unveiling

Samsung Galaxy M10 price in India is said to start from Rs. 7,990 for its 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage model, while Galaxy M20 is said to start at Rs. 10,990.

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Airtel Rs. 100, Rs. 500 Talk Time Recharges Re-Launched With 28 Days Validity

Airtel has brought back the Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 prepaid talk time plans which offer an outgoing validity of 28 days.

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Nokia 1 Plus Render, Specifications Leaked, Said to Run Android Pie

HMD Global’s upcoming Nokia 1 Plus will reportedly come with entry-level specifications and will run Android 9 Pie.

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Android Q Leak Hints at Support for Face ID-Like Facial Recognition, WPA3 Security, and Native Screen Recording

New leak indicates Android Q will support hardware-backed facial recognition system like Apple’s Face ID among other features.

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Samsung Galaxy M-Series India Launch: Everything We Know About the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India have been leaked, as well as a bunch of specifications.

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LG G8 Press Renders Leak, Show Dual Rear Cameras, Notch, and Google Assistant Button

The alleged LG G8 press renders point towards a dual rear camera setup, a wide notch and dedicated Google Assistant button.

from Meet Patel

Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Price in India Tipped Again Ahead of Monday's Launch

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India have been tipped again, and are said to start from Rs. 7,990.

from Meet Patel

WhatsApp End-to-End Encryption May Weaken With Facebook Integration: Report

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption - the hallmark of users' security - may go for a toss if Facebook integrates the popular mobile messaging platform.

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Republic Day Sale Sees Huawei P20 Lite Discount and Other Huawei Offers on Amazon India

As part of Huawei's own Republic Day sale on Amazon India, the Huawei P20 Lite has received a Rs. 7,000 price cut while Huawei Y9 (2019) gets an audio accessory gift.

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WhatsApp for Android Gets Simplified Media Menu, New Feature to Track Shared Images

WhatsApp has once again been spotted testing new features in its beta builds for Android.

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Facebook Allowed 'Friendly Fraud' to Profit From Kids, Internal Memos Show

Facebook isn't the only prominent technology company that has been skewered for profiting from game-loving children.

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Republic Day Offers: BSNL Rs. 269 Recharge Launched With 26 Days Validity

Ahead of Republic Day, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) introduced a new Rs. 269 pack for its prepaid customers in India.

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Amazon 'Rekognition' Face-Detection Technology Shows Bias, Researchers Say

Privacy and civil rights advocates have called on Amazon to stop marketing its Rekognition service because of worries about discrimination against minorities.

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Oppo Says Will Establish Manufacturing Cluster in Greater Noida

Oppo announced it will set up a Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Greater Noida, to manufacture electronics and accessories locally.

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Mark Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger: Report

Facebook is still in the early stages of the work and plans to complete it by the end of this year or in early 2020, the report said.

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Reliance Jio Led Overall Handset Market in Q4 With Xiaomi Holding Smartphone Lead: Counterpoint

Reliance Jio (with its Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2) lead both the feature phone market and the overall handset market in India.

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Lyft’s C.E.O. Is Nudged Into the Spotlight in a Time of Need


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Samsung Galaxy M Series Price in India, Redmi Note 7 India Launch, WhatsApp's New Features, PUBG Ban, and More News This Week

Samsung Galaxy M-Series price in India leaked, Redmi Note 7 India launch soon, WhatsApp's new features, PUBG ban in India, and more news this week.

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Saturday, 26 January 2019

Airtel Rs. 100, Rs. 500 Talk Time Recharges Re-Launched With 28 Days Validity

Airtel has brought back the Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 prepaid talk time plans which offer an outgoing validity of 28 days.

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Airtel Rs. 100, Rs. 500 Talk Time Recharges Re-Launched With 28 Days Validity

Airtel has brought back the Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 prepaid talk time plans which offer an outgoing validity of 28 days.

from Meet Patel

Nokia 1 Plus Render, Specifications Leaked, Said to Run Android Pie

HMD Global’s upcoming Nokia 1 Plus will reportedly come with entry-level specifications and will run Android 9 Pie.

from Meet Patel

Android Q Leak Hints at Support for Face ID-Like Facial Recognition, WPA3 Security, and Native Screen Recording

New leak indicates Android Q will support hardware-backed facial recognition system like Apple’s Face ID among other features.

from Meet Patel

Samsung Galaxy M-Series India Launch: Everything We Know About the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India have been leaked, as well as a bunch of specifications.

from Meet Patel

LG G8 Press Renders Leak, Show Dual Rear Cameras, Notch, and Google Assistant Button

The alleged LG G8 press renders point towards a dual rear camera setup, a wide notch and dedicated Google Assistant button.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Price in India Tipped Again Ahead of Monday's Launch

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 price in India have been tipped again, and are said to start from Rs. 7,990.

from Meet Patel

Friday, 25 January 2019

WhatsApp End-to-End Encryption May Weaken With Facebook Integration: Report

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption - the hallmark of users' security - may go for a toss if Facebook integrates the popular mobile messaging platform.

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Republic Day Sale Sees Huawei P20 Lite Discount and Other Huawei Offers on Amazon India

As part of Huawei's own Republic Day sale on Amazon India, the Huawei P20 Lite has received a Rs. 7,000 price cut while Huawei Y9 (2019) gets an audio accessory gift.

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WhatsApp for Android Gets Simplified Media Menu, New Feature to Track Shared Images

WhatsApp has once again been spotted testing new features in its beta builds for Android.

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Facebook Allowed 'Friendly Fraud' to Profit From Kids, Internal Memos Show

Facebook isn't the only prominent technology company that has been skewered for profiting from game-loving children.

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Amazon 'Rekognition' Face-Detection Technology Shows Bias, Researchers Say

Privacy and civil rights advocates have called on Amazon to stop marketing its Rekognition service because of worries about discrimination against minorities.

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The Hidden Automation Agenda of the Davos Elite


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Vodafone, One of World’s Largest Cell Carriers, Halts Buying of Huawei Gear


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Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger: Report

Facebook is still in the early stages of the work and plans to complete it by the end of this year or in early 2020, the report said.

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Overwatch Lunar New Year Event 2019: All Skins, Emotes, and Intros Listed

Overwatch Lunar New Year event 2019 Year of the Pig skins, intros, and emotes.

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New Razy Trojan Spoofs Search Results, Infects Browser Extensions to Steal Cryptocurrency: Kaspersky

Razy Trojan's main tools searches for addresses of cryptocurrency wallets on websites and replaces them with the threat actor's wallet addresses.

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Reliance Jio Leads Overall Handset Market in Q4, With Xiaomi Holding Smartphone Lead: Counterpoint

Reliance Jio (with its Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2) that lead both the feature phone market and the overall handset market in India.

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Fortnite Spectator Mode Test at Private Epic Games Event

A Fortnite spectator mode release date may be in the offing.

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YouTube Moves to Make Conspiracy Videos Harder to Find


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Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger


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The Week in Tech: Silicon Valley Hobnobs in Davos


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Reliance Jio Leads Overall Handset Market in Q4, With Xiaomi Holding Smartphone Lead: Counterpoint

Reliance Jio (with its Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2) that lead both the feature phone market and the overall handset market in India.

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Fortnite Spectator Mode Test at Private Epic Games Event

A Fortnite spectator mode release date may be in the offing.

from Meet Patel

Google's 'Coral' Reaches Geekbench With Android Q, Likely to Be Pixel 3 Successor

The Geekbench listing shows that the mysterious Google device has 6GB of RAM.

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WhatsApp for Android Gets 21 New Emoji Designs, Fingerprint Authentication Said to Come Soon

WABetaInfo reports WhatsApp for Android version 2.19.21 will come with a new emoji layout for 21 emojis.

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Apple Patent Hints That Future iPhone, Watch Models Could Detect Harmful Gases

Apple has been granted a patent for a technology implementation that may allow the future Apple devices to detect toxic gases.

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Oppo Says Will Establish Manufacturing Cluster in Greater Noida

Oppo announced it will set up a Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Greater Noida, to manufacture electronics and accessories locally.

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More Than 95,000 Data Breach Complaints Since EU GDPR Rules Kicked In: EC

Europe's data protection regulators have received more than 95,000 complaints about possible data breaches, the European Commission said on Friday.

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75 Countries Launch WTO E-Commerce Talks

Ministers from 75 countries launched talks towards drawing up global e-commerce rules amid growing calls for technology to be more closely regulated internationally.

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Microsoft Acquires Open-Source Startup 'Citus Data' to Boost Cloud Business

Citus Data is a company dedicated to the open-source database software PostgreSQL. Microsoft did not disclose detailed terms of the deal.

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Redmi Note 7 Used as a Chopping Board, Nut Cracker in 'Test Videos'

The latest endurance video shows fruits being cut on the Redmi Note 7 smartphone, and the smartphone survives the ordeal without a scratch or damage on the display.

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iPhone XR Discounted by SoftBank, Apple Extends iPhone Trade-in Offer in Japan

In a bid to improve the middling iPhone sales in Japan, Apple is letting more and more telecom operators to discount its iPhone XR.

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Resident Evil Netflix Original Series Reportedly in Development

Netflix is reportedly developing a Resident Evil original series with Constantin Film, the German studio behind the Resident Evil film series.

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Apple's 'Shot on iPhone Challenge' Will Now Compensate Winners; How Much Wasn't Disclosed

Apple's 'Shot on iPhone Challenge' is open to worldwide submissions until February 7.

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Apple's 'Shot on iPhone Challenge' Will Now Compensate Winners; How Much Wasn't Disclosed

Apple's 'Shot on iPhone Challenge' is open to worldwide submissions until February 7.

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Smartphone Makers Seek Export Incentives to Grow India Production

Smartphone makers in India are calling for export credits on devices and tariff cuts on machinery imports.

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Fast and Furious Female Spin-Off Gearing Up With 3 Female Writers, Vin Diesel Says

A female-centred Fast and Furious spin-off is moving forward with Nicole Perlman, Lindsey Beer, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet attached as screenwriters, Vin Diesel has announced.

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Twitter India Celebrates National Voters' Day

National Voters Day was started by the government in 2011 to encourage the young to vote.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Gameplay Impressions: A Good Reason to Squad Up

The PUBG Mobile zombies mode 0.11.0 update is in beta. Here's what you need to know before the official PUBG Mobile zombies mode release date.

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BSNL Rs. 269 Recharge Launched Ahead of Republic Day, Offers 26 Days Validity

This BSNL plan has been launched only for a limited time frame, and will only be applicable from January 26 to January 31.

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Nokia 9 PureView Launch Expected at HMD Global MWC 2019 Event Scheduled for February 24

HMD Global is expected to unveil the Nokia 9 phone at its MWC 2019 event in Barcelona on February 24.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy On8, and Others on Discounts in 'Samsung Days' Sale on Flipkart

The Samsung Days sale on Flipkart will last until January 27.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy On8, and Others on Discounts in 'Samsung Days' Sale on Flipkart

The Samsung Days sale on Flipkart will last until January 27.

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Google DeepMind AlphaStar AI Defeats Top Human Players at Starcraft II by 10-1

DeepMind's AlphaStar AI has managed to defeat two professional StarCraft II players in what is being seen as a huge achievement for complex AI training.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Spotted on Bluetooth Certification Site Ahead of MWC 2019

The alleged Samsung Galaxy A50 stops by Bluetooth SIG to get its Bluetooth certification, reveals more details before launch.

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Vodafone 'Pauses' Huawei Deployment in Its Core Network

Huawei is facing increasing scrutiny over its ties with the Chinese government and a suspicion that its technology could be used by Beijing for spying.

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Mivi Octave Bluetooth Speaker Review

Mivi Octave is an affordable Bluetooth speaker that is available at a discounted price of Rs. 2,999. But should you invest your money in these? Read our review to find out.

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Reliance Jio May Have Largest Subscriber Base by End of Next Financial Year: India Ratings and Research

A presentation from the ratings agency showed that Jio would add one crore customers per month in the second half FY 2018-19 and 70 lakh per month in FY 2019-20.

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Samsung Foldable Phone to Get a 5G Variant in South Korea: Report

Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce a 5G variant of its upcoming foldable smartphone, likely to be dubbed Samsung Galaxy Fold or Galaxy F.

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Samsung Foldable Phone to Get a 5G Variant in South Korea: Report

Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce a 5G variant of its upcoming foldable smartphone, likely to be dubbed Samsung Galaxy Fold or Galaxy F.

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Opera Touch Now Available for iPad Users, iOS Users Get Private Mode

The new private mode on Opera Touch, also known as "incognito mode", is a feature which gives you more privacy while browsing.

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US Said to Voice Concern as India's E-Commerce Restrictions Hit Amazon, Walmart

The tussle marks the latest in a number of US protests over Indian government policies which impact American companies.

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iPhone XR Emerges as 'Biggest Selling' Model in US, iPhone XS Max Outsells iPhone XS 2:1: CIRP

CIRP reports the Apple iPhone XR accounted for 39 percent of total iPhone sales in the US, while the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models combined accounted for 26 percent of the total sales.

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Western Digital Signals Revenue Rise in Second Half on Cloud Computing Demand

WD CEO Stephen Milligan said the company expected revenues to improve in the latter part of 2019 as cloud computing customers return to more normal buying patterns.

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ISRO Successfully Puts Kalamsat, Microsat-R Satellites Into Orbit

After the successful launch, ISRO Chairman K. Sivan said: "The mission is a grand success. The PSLV rocket precisely injected the Microsat R in its designated orbit."

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Redmi Note 7 Update Adds Xiaomi Mi Mix 3's Super Night Scene Mode

The Super Night Scene mode has been added to the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S smartphones in the past, and now it is arriving for Redmi Note 7 users as well.

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Under Armour Is Blasting Off Into a New Market: Spacesuits

Under Armour is teaming up with Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic to create the next generation of apparel and footwear for pilots and passengers on trips to space.

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Thursday, 24 January 2019

War Declared on World's Growing E-Waste Crisis

The world produces close to 50 million tonnes of e-waste every year as consumers and businesses throw out their old smartphones, computers and household appliances.

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Small Number of Twitter Users Spread Majority of Fake News: Study

A tiny fraction of Twitter users spread the vast majority of fake news in 2016, with conservatives and older people sharing misinformation more, a new study finds.

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iOS 12.2 beta hints at Apple AirPods with 'Hey Siri' hotword support

Apple’s just released iOS 12.2 first beta offers a strong indication that the company is ready to introduce the next-generation of AirPods.

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Facebook to Remind Indian Users It's Time for Voter Registration

Facebook had rolled out similar reminder in partnership with Election Commission of India in 2017.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) With Infinity-O Display, Triple Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) also comes with a triple camera setup at the back, and a 24-megapixel selfie sensor.

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The Umbrella Academy Trailer – Ellen Page, Mary J. Blige Lead Cast of Netflix’s Wacky Comic Book Series

Netflix has released the first full-length trailer for The Umbrella Academy, its live-action series adaptation of the comic book of the same name. Its release date is February 15, 2019.

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Tencent Shares Jump After Chinese Regulators Approve New Games

Tencent, Asia's biggest listed firm by market value, has been reeling from increased scrutiny of online gaming amid calls to tackle child addiction in the world's largest gaming market.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says 'We Don't Sell People's Data'

Facebook co-founder and chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday renewed his defence of the social network's business.

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Angry Birds Returns With a New Entry in the Franchise, Angry Birds Dream Blast

It seems that the superhit franchise Angry Birds isn’t done yet, with a new bubble-popping game called Angry Birds Dream Blast launched

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Microsoft Office 365 Now Available on Mac App Store

Apple said users can purchase a subscription for Office 365 from within the apps, which was designed specifically to support features that are unique to the Mac experience.

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Vodafone Idea Brings Rs. 24 Recharge to Extend Validity of Prepaid Accounts by 28 Days

The new Vodafone Idea Rs. 24 pack comes with 100 on-net night calling minutes from 11pm to 6am during the validity period.

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Facebook Moments App for Private Sharing of Photos, Videos to Be Discontinued on February 25

Facebook launched the Moments app back in June 2015 to let users privately share their photos and videos.

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iPhone Shipments Dropped 22 Percent Annually in Q4 2018 in China, Says Strategy Analytics

This was Apple’s worst performance in the country since early 2017. The company shipped 34.2 million iPhone units in 2018.

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How to Increase Followers on Instagram for Real

Here are 10 simple tips to increase your followers on Instagram.

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Nokia 2 to Get Android Oreo Update Soon, May Compromise UI Performance

HMD Global head Juho Sarvikas has finally shut the lid on all the confusion surrounding Nokia 2, and confirmed that the Android 8.1 Oreo stable update will be rolled out soon.

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Intel's Weak Outlook Stokes Fears of a Chip Slowdown

Intel said the data centre business missed expectations on softer demand from China and slower cloud sales.

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Microsoft's Bing Back Online in China

Microsoft's search engine was blocked due to "an accidental technical error", according to Bloomberg.

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Redmi Go With Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) Set to Launch in Philippines as Xiaomi's First Android Go Phone; Specifications Revealed

Redmi Go features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC.

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Redmi Go With Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) Set to Launch in Philippines as Xiaomi's First Android Go Phone; Specifications Revealed

Redmi Go features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC.

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Spider-Man Spin-Off Morbius Casts Matt Smith in ‘Major Role’: Report

Matt Smith is reportedly set to join Jared Leto and Adria Arjona in the cast of Morbius, the second Spider-Man spin-off movie after Venom.

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PUBG Lite Open Beta Launched; a Free-to-Play Version Optimised for Low-End PCs

At the moment it’s available only in Thailand with a launch in more regions on the roadmap.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 to Receive Android Pie Update in August, Members App Tips

Samsung's roadmap for Android 9 Pie update in the Samsung Members app suggests that the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 will get Android Pie in the future.

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PUBG Banned in Gujarat Primary Schools Over 'Adverse Effect on Studies'

The Gujarat government Tuesday issued a circular asking district authorities to ensure a ban on PUBG.

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Google Asks US Supreme Court to End Oracle Copyright Case

Google urged the high court to rule its copying of Oracle's Java programming language to create the Android operating system was permissible under US copyright law.

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Four More Shots Please Is Fresh in the Streets, a Mess in the Sheets

Amazon Prime Video’s first original scripted comedy series from India, Four More Shots Please!, is the story of four millennial women in the city of Mumbai, who live life by their own rules.

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Four More Shots Please Is Fresh in the Streets, a Mess in the Sheets

Amazon Prime Video’s first original scripted comedy series from India, Four More Shots Please!, is the story of four millennial women in the city of Mumbai, who live life by their own rules.

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Amazon Is Pushing Facial Technology That a Study Says Could Be Biased


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Intel Searches (and Searches) for a New C.E.O.


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Microsoft’s Bing Back Online in China After Apparent Blockage


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‘Businesses Will Not Be Able to Hide’: Spy Satellites May Give Edge From Above


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Kingdom Hearts 3 Leak May See Square Enix 'Reconsider' Physical Editions

Kingdom Hearts 3 publisher Square Enix has suggested it would decide against physical editions of its upcoming games.

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Fortnite Frame Rate Decides How Fast Your Guns Fire, Epic Games 'Investigating a Fix'

It appears that your frame rate in Fortnite has a direct impact on fast your guns fire. What this means is, the higher your frame rate is, the higher your rate of fire.

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Jio Recharge Plans of Rs. 297, Rs. 594 Introduced for Jio Phone Users, Offer Long-Term Validity

Jio recharge options of Rs. 297 and Rs. 594 come with validity of 84 days and 168 days respectively, with 0.5GB high-speed data per day.

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PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 Update Now in Beta, Adds Resident Evil 2 Zombies Mode

PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update adds Resident Evil 2 Zombies mode called Sunset, some features from PUBG PC, and much more.

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HP Launches New Line of 'Jet Fusion' 3D Printers for SMBs in India

The HP Jet Fusion 500 series is now available for order, and will begin shipping from April.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro Receiving Super Macro Mode, January Security Patch: Report

Huawei Mate 20 Pro has reportedly started receiving a new software update that is based on EMUI 9.0.0.183 and is 346MB of size.

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New Anatova Ransomware Morphs Itself as an App or Game to Dupe Victims: McAfee

McAfee claims that the new code behind this ransomware, and its modular extension abilities, suggests that seasoned malware developers are behind this.

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Moto Z3, Moto G6 Plus Now Receiving Android 9 Pie Update: Reports

While the Moto Z3 isn’t available in India, the Moto G6 Plus is, and is a popular mid-range option

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Netflix Aims for More Original Global Content

Netflix said on Thursday that it aims to create more original content targeting global audiences regardless of their nationality or language.

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Realme C1 Variants to Be Launched Soon on Flipkart, With a Focus on Entertainment

Realme C1 was launched in India back in September, priced at Rs. 6,999 for its sole 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant

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Tesla Cars to Soon Get a 'Sentry Mode', Elon Musk Says

With a new 'sentry mode', owners of Tesla cars will soon be able to see and record damages to their cars when they are unattended.

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Nokia 5 Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie Update in India, Globally

Nokia 5's stable Android Pie update has started rolling out over-the-air, HMD Global announced.

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Comcast's New Streaming Service, Rivaling Netflix, Is All About the Ads

When Comcast launches its worldwide rival to Netflix in 2020, one key difference will set the two services apart: digital advertising.

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Uber Threatens to Pull Back from Barcelona

Uber on Wednesday threatened to pull back from Barcelona after the regional government unveiled new regulations.

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Tencent Wins China Nod for Mobile Games Launch, but Not for Blockbusters

Chinese regulators are yet to okay Tencent's closely awaited blockbuster title PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.

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Tesla's Mass Lay-Offs, Reduced Car Production Have Wall Street 'Waking Up From the Dream'

Tesla said Wednesday it has curbed production for some of its most expensive vehicles after its second mass lay-off in seven months.

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Huawei Eyes Smartphone Supremacy This Year After Record 2018 Sales

"Our customers have trust and confidence in us," Richard Yu, Huawei's consumer division chief, said at a new-product news conference in Beijing.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ Prototype Image Leak Tips Design Details

Both the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ variants support a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, and a speaker grille as well.

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Tata Sky Reveals New Channel Prices, Packs to Follow Latest TRAI Regulations

Tata Sky has now detailed the new prices of channels and packs available on its DTH service to follow in the footsteps of other operators.

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Comcast Loses Cable Users, but Internet Subscribers Surge

Comcast is still losing US cable customers but is racking up more Internet subscribers and has gotten a revenue boost from Sky.

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US Universities Unplug From China's Huawei Under Pressure From Trump

US universities are ditching telecom equipment made by Huawei and other Chinese companies to avoid losing federal funding under a new national security law.

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WhatsApp Business Gets Quick Replies, Labels, Chat List Filtering on Web and Desktop

WhatsApp has announced a slew of new features for its business users to mark the first anniversary of the launch of WhatsApp Business app.

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EU-Japan Deal to Protect Data Exchanges Takes Effect

The European Union and Japan on Wednesday launched the "world's largest areas of safe data flows" after finalising common rules.

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In Davos, US Executives Warn That China Is Winning the AI Race

Blackstone chief executive Stephen Schwarzman, who travels frequently to Asia, said he sees an explosion of new AI businesses in China.

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Donald Trump's Space Force Is in Far Cry New Dawn

Far Cry New Dawn references Donald Trump's proposed Space Force.

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Vivo Apex 2019 Concept Phone With 5G Support, 'Super Unibody' Design Unveiled

The Vivo Apex 2019 is seen to sport an all-display design without a notch or a punch-hole, a dual camera setup at the back, and connecting pins at the rear end for charging and transferring of data

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China Deletes 'Malicious' Mobile Apps Including a Tencent Game

China's cyber watchdog said on Thursday it has deleted close to 8,000 "malicious" mobile apps including a video game distributed by tech giant Tencent Holdings.

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Huawei 5G Foldable Smartphone Launch Set for MWC 2019 Next Month

Huawei said the 5G foldable smartphone is based on Huawei's own HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset and Balong 5000 modem

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PUBG or Fortnite Not the Most Tweeted Game of 2018 but This One Is

It appears that neither PUBG nor Fortnite managed to be the most tweeted game of 2018.

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Twitter Spotted Testing 'Original Tweeter' Tag to Highlight Users Who Started a Particular Thread

The Original Tweeter tag is visible to a small number of Android and iOS users globally.

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Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 Smartphone Printer Review

Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 lets you print photos from your smartphone onto instant film in just 10 seconds. We review to find out if it’s worth a buy.

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Paytm May Enter 2 More Developed Markets in 2019, Says CFO

Paytm has already found its footing in Canada and Japan, and several commerce and financial services verticals of the company have begun to churn out revenue and profits, Deora said.

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How to Activate DND on Jio: Activating Do Not Disturb on Your Reliance Jio Number

Activating do not disturb (DND) on your Jio number is supposed to stop phone calls and text messages from pesky telemarketers.

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How to Activate DND on Jio: Activating Do Not Disturb on Your Reliance Jio Number

Activating do not disturb (DND) on your Jio number is supposed to stop phone calls and text messages from pesky telemarketers.

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ISRO Counts Down to Kalamsat, Microsat-R Satellite Launch Today

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its 46th flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44) to put into space the Kalamsat and Microsat-R satellites.

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France Sees Huawei 'Risks' for 5G Networks, Says Foreign Minister

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned Wednesday of "risks" in deploying next-generation 5G wireless networks using equipment from the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.

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Four More Shots Please! Episode Titles, Synopsis Revealed

Amazon Prime Video has released episode titles and synopsis for all 10 episodes of its upcoming original comedy series, ‘Four More Shots Please!’.

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Xiaomi ShareSave E-Commerce Platform Launched in India, Makes It Easier to Order Products From China

Xiaomi has introduced a new e-commerce platform called ShareSave in India. It is available as an Android app in Google Play Store.

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Mark Zuckerberg Once Killed a Goat and Served It to Twitter CEO for Dinner: Dorsey

Mark Zuckerberg once killed a goat and served it for dinner to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

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Adobe Acquires 3D Editing Company Allegorithmic

Allegorithmic CEO and Founder Sebastien Deguy will take a leadership role in Adobe's broader 3D and immersive design efforts.

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SK Hynix Misses Fourth Quarter Expectations as China Slowdown Drags

It was the Samsung Electronics rival and Apple supplier's first profit decline in two years.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Release Date, Maps, and Guns Out Soon: Report

PUBG Mobile Zombies mode release date may show up with the 0.11.0 or 0.11.5 update according to dataminers.

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The Hard Part of Computer Science? Getting Into Class


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Redmi Note 7 Update Brings Xiaomi Mi Mix 3's Super Night Scene Mode

The Super Night Scene mode has been added to the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S smartphones in the past, and now it is arriving for Redmi Note 7 users as well.

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Apple Dismisses Over 200 Employees From Its Autonomous Car Project: Report

Apple this week dismissed over 200 employees from its autonomous electric car project codenamed "Project Titan" to different parts of the company, CNBC reported on Thursday.

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iOS 12.1.3 Causing Cellular Data Connectivity Issues on Certain Networks, Some Users Report

Some Sprint and A&T users have reported cellular data connectivity problems after installing iOS 12.1.3 on their iPhone models.

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Acer Launches 4 New Durable Chromebook Laptops Aimed at the Education Sector

Acer has launched four new Chromebook laptops at BETT 2019. All these four Chromebooks feature a rugged, durable build and are meant for the education sector.

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Moto G7 Family's Full Specifications Accidentally Published on Motorola Website

Ahead of the February 7 launch event, Motorola has unwittingly revealed the complete details of its upcoming Moto G7 lineup.

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, Turing GPU Without Ray Tracing, Rumoured to Launch in February

Rumours and alleged photo leaks point to a purported new Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU using the Turing architecture but without ray tracing.

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PS5 and Next Xbox Specifications and Price Leaked

PS5 and next Xbox price and specifications leaked giving us an idea of what to expect around the PS5 and next Xbox release date in 2020.

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Huawei P30 Series Tipped to Sport In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Huawei P30 Pro Might Get Optical Zoom

Huawei’s upcoming P30 and P30 Pro flagships will reportedly flaunt OLED panels and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Vivo Apex 2019 Render Leaks Just Ahead of Its Launch Today

The Vivo Apex 2019 has now been leaked in yet another press render, just ahead of the launch, and it shows the design elements from the front and back.

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OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Now Receiving OxygenOS 9.0.3 Hotfix Update

OnePlus is rolling out an incremental OxygenOS 9.0.3 update which brings bug fixes to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Says Social Network Must Earn Back Trust

Sandberg was speaking at an interview hosted by German newspaper Die Zeit and UK law firm CMS at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy On Max Get Android 8.1 Oreo Update in India: Report

The update brings along the December security patch, and bumps firmware version to G615FXXU2BRL3 and G615FUDDU2BRL3 for the Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy On Max respectively.

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Hulu Ups Price for Live-TV Service, Cuts Basic Package Price

Hulu's live-TV streaming service will cost $5 more per month, while its traditional video-on-demand service will be $2 cheaper.

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Google to Appeal EUR 50 Million French Data Consent Fine

Google said Wednesday it would appeal a record EUR 50-million fine imposed by France's data regulator for failing to meet the EU's strict new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Facebook Takes Steps to Prevent Removed Pages From Duplicating Content

The Facebook changes, aimed at further cracking down on content including hate speech, graphic violence and harassment and bullying, will take effect in the next few weeks.

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Amazon Scout Delivery Robots Begin Trial Run in Seattle Suburb

Amazon on Wednesday began putting cooler-sized robots to work delivering packages to customers in a neighbourhood outside Seattle.

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Jio Phone Users Get Rs. 297, Rs. 594 Long Validity Recharge Options With as Much as 84GB Data

The Rs. 297 and Rs. 594 Jio recharge options come with as much as 168 days validity.

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Netflix, Sandra Bullock Reteam for Comic Book Movie Reborn, Chris McKay to Direct

After their success with Bird Box, Netflix and Sandra Bullock are reteaming for a movie adaptation of Millarworld comic book Reborn, with Chris McKay (The Lego Batman Movie) set as director.

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Moto G6 Plus, Moto Z3 Now Receiving Android Pie Update: Reports

While the Moto Z3 isn’t available in India, the Moto G6 Plus is, and is a popular mid-range option

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10GB or More RAM to Become Mainstream for Flagship Android Phones This Year: Report

The Android smartphone makers are expected to include 10GB or more RAM in their flagship devices this year, a report claimed citing industry sources.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Tipped to Sport Wireless Reverse Charging, 4,100mAh Battery

New leaks have surfaced revealing the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S10+, and that it may come with support for reverse wireless charging.

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LG 5G Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC, Vapour Chamber Cooling to Launch at MWC 2019

LG has announced that the company will launch a Snapdragon 855-powered smartphone with support for 5G connectivity next month.

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Redmi Note 7 India Launch Teased to Be Soon

Redmi Note 7 was unveiled in China earlier this month with a 48-megapixel primary sensor at the back.

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Huawei Wireless Charger Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 3,999

Huawei on Wednesday announced the availability of its wireless charger in India, the Huawei Wireless Charger, on Amazon.in for Rs. 3,999.

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Blue Origin Shoots NASA Experiments Into Space in Test

The New Shepard rocket blasted off from West Texas, hoisting a capsule containing the experiments. The eight experiments were exposed to a few minutes of weightlessness, before the capsule parachuted down.

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Tesla to Cut Production Hours for Model S and X

Tesla CEO Elon Musk had said earlier this month that Tesla will no longer be taking orders for the 75 kWh version of the Model S and X to streamline production.

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Boeing's Flying Car Lifts Off in Race to Revolutionise Urban Travel

Boeing is competing with arch-rival Airbus SE and numerous other firms to introduce small self-flying vehicles capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

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Huawei Reports Record Sales in Its Smartphone Business

Huawei said on Thursday its consumer business sales exceeded a record $52 billion in 2018, on strong demand for its premium smartphones.

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Realme Teases New Entertainment-Focused Phone on Flipkart, May Be Realme A1

Realme has teased its upcoming phone on Flipkart with a list of entertainment-focused features.

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Dreams Player Purportedly Creates Eerily Realistic Dead Space Scene

Dreams is a sandbox game that’s set to release on PS4 in 2019.

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Huawei Unveils Its First 5G Base Station Chipset

Huawei also unveiled its 5G modem Balong 5000, which it described as the most powerful 5G modem in the world.

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Microsoft Bing Search Engine Inaccessible in China

Microsoft's Bing search engine was inaccessible in China on Thursday, with social media users fearing it could be the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors.

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Four More Shots Please! Meet the Leading Ladies of the Show With an All-Women Crew

Amazon Prime Video’s first original comedy series from India, Four More Shots Please!, has been made by a largely all-female crew, something that’s nigh impossible to find even in Hollywood.

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Who Posted Viral Video of Covington Students and Protester? Congress Wants to Know


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World Leaders at Davos Call for Global Rules on Tech


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He Reported on Facebook. Now He Approaches It With Caution.


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How to Declutter and Organize Your Personal Tech in a Few Simple Steps


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PUBG Mobile Settings You Should Change to Win More Games

Best settings to ensure that you win more games in PUBG Mobile. Here are the default PUBG Mobile settings you should change.

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Resident Evil 2 PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: Which Version Should You Buy?

Resident Evil 2 PS4 Pro or Xbox One X? We tell you.

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Anthem Demo Release Date, Download Size, System Requirements, and Everything Else You Need to Know

From the Anthem demo download size, PC system requirements, and what to expect from the demo versus the full game, here's everything you need to know about the latest from the studio behind the excellent Mass Effect series.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Samsung Galaxy M20 to Get Android Pie Update in August, Members App Tips

Samsung's roadmap for Android Pie in the Samsung Members app suggests that the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Samsung Galaxy M20 will get Android Pie in the future.

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Huawei Clarifies It Is Not Auto-Deleting Twitter Images From Smartphones

Huawei has responded to a number of users reports that popped up online that the company is not deleting the photos downloaded from Twitter.

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Microsoft Edge Gets NewsGuard Integration on Mobile to Curb Fake News

Microsoft’s Edge browser for mobile has received the NewsGuard feature which tells users whether a content source is credible or not.

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Meizu Zero With No Physical Buttons, eSIM Support Unveiled: Specifications

The big highlight of the Meizu Zero smartphone is its unique design as it comes without any physical buttons or SIM-tray.

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China Deletes Over 7 Million Pieces of Online Information, Thousands of Apps

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said in a statement the action was part of a clean-up of unacceptable and harmful information that started this month.

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Realme Buds Review

Realme Buds Review — after disrupting the budget and mid-range smartphone spaces with well-priced models, Realme is now looking to take on the audio market with the Realme Buds.

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Vivo Apex 2019 May Feature Next-Generation Elevating Selfie Camera, Hints Teaser

Vivo seems to be planning to introduce a new elevating selfie camera for its upcoming Apex 2019 smartphone.

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ISRO Says Launch Countdown for Microsat R, Kalamsat Satellites Starts Today

The PSLV-C44 rocket launch was earlier expected to happen at about 11.40pm on Thursday.

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OpenSignal Report Claims Navi Mumbai Leads in 4G Download Speeds Across India

OpenSignal also says that download speeds are up to 4.5 times faster at night in India.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9, iPhone X, Pixel 3 Listed With Cashback, Other Deals in Paytm Republic Day Sale

Paytm is offering cashback on iPhone 7, iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime, the Vivo Y series, Google Pixel 3, and more.

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More Than Half of PC Applications Installed Worldwide Are Out-of-Date: Avast

Avast reports Adobe Shockwave comes as the leading application where updates are most frequently neglected, followed VLC Media Player and Skype.

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Instagram Denies Limiting the Visibility of Posts on Its Platform

Instagram has discredited a growing rumour that it was limiting the visibility of posts to just 7 percent of an account's followers.

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Samsung Unveils 'First UHD OLED Display' for Laptops

Samsung's new UHD OLED display was unveiled in a 15.6-inch size.

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Apple AirPods 2 to Reportedly Arrive in First Half of 2019, Design Tweaks and Health Features Tipped Again

Apple’s next generation AirPods will reportedly arrive in the first half of 2019 with a new design and health-focused features.

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IBM Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings on Cloud, Services Growth

IBM also forecast 2019 profit above expectations on Tuesday, showing CEO Rometty's efforts were bearing fruit.

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Keep Humans in Good Jobs in the Robot Era, ILO Commission Urges

A global commission set up by the International Labour Organization made the statement on Tuesday.

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Baidu Slammed for Promoting Its Own Content in Search Results, Company Pledges to Improve

Baidu was placing low-quality pieces from its Baijiahao service and other Baidu properties toward the top of its search results.

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Redmi Note 3 Now Receiving MIUI 10.2 as Final Software Update, Users Report

Redmi Note 3 was launched in India back in October 2016 with MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop.

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Google Generated Most Positive Buzz in India in 2018, Says Research Firm

Google had a Buzz score of 57.2 points, WhatsApp 55.7 and YouTube 52.9 points in the "2018 YouGov BrandIndex Buzz Rankings" in India.

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Chip Gear-Maker ASML Warns of Weak First Quarter as Clients Delay Orders

ASML’s update comes after Samsung and TSMC flagged weakness in memory chips prices and in demand for logic chips used in high end mobiles.

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Smart Speakers With Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Invade Indian Homes

Smart speakers help people perform activities such as making voice calls, streaming music, reading eBooks, accessing news, and much more.

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At Alibaba's Futuristic FlyZoo Hotel, Robots Deliver Towels and Mix Cocktails

The 290-room FlyZoo hotel is an incubator for technology Alibaba wants to sell to the hotel industry in the future.

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TRAI Channel Selector Application Launched to Help Users Choose Channels, Know Monthly Rental

The TRAI Channel Selector Application takes you through various steps, and then curates a list of channels based on your preference selection.

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Xiaomi President Showcases 'Double Foldable' Smartphone, Hints at Imminent Launch

Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable smartphone has appeared in a video shared by the company’s president, revealing a unique dual-folding design.

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Infinix Note 40 Pro Reportedly Spotted on FCC; Could Feature 12GB RAM, 256GB Inbuilt Storage

Infinix Note 40 Pro has reportedly been listed on the US regulatory agency FCC. The listing suggets that the phone is likely to get 12GB RAM...