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Saturday, 31 August 2019

From Bard of Blood to This Is Us and The Family Man: September 2019 TV Guide to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar

Bard of Blood, This Is Us season 4, The Family Man, Transparent, The Deuce season 3, Mission Over Mars, The Spy, Criminal — here are the TV shows to watch in September 2019 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar in India.

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Realme X Kernel Source Released, Opening Door for Custom ROM Development

Realme is now giving Realme X users the ability to unlock their bootloader. The company has also released the kernel source for the device which should help custom ROM development

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Honor 20S Specifications, Renders Listed by Online Retailer Ahead of Launch

Honor 20S renders suggest hole-punch display, gradient panel finish, three colour options, and a 48-megapixel main camera sensor.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 Gaming Laptop Launched in India at Rs. 99,990

Asus on Friday launched its new ultra-slim gaming laptop ROG Zephyrus G (GA502) at Rs. 99,990 in India, and it will be available via Flipkart.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S Launch Confirmed for September 5, Will Be Powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC

Nubia has confirmed that the Nubia Red Magic 3S gaming phone powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus will be launched on September 5.

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Moto E6 Plus Leaked Renders Tip Dual Rear Cameras, Fingerprint Sensor, Waterdrop Notch

Motorola is planning to add another model to its Moto E6 lineup in the form of Moto E6 Plus. The smartphone was first spotted back in June.

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How Violent Video Games Can Be Good for You

Similar to many other forms of art, gaming is a story-telling medium that reflects upon and critiques the society in which we live.

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Stop Sale of 'Deadly' Stuff on Amazon, US Lawmakers to Bezos

In a letter to Bezos, US lawmakers recounted a story of a family whose life Amazon's negligence changed forever.

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NRAI Says In-Principle Agreement Reached With Swiggy, Zomato on Delivery

Anurag Katriar, Head of NRAI Mumbai Chapter said an in-principle agreement had been reached to resolve issues within a specific timeline.

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OnePlus 7T Specifications Tipped to Include 3,800mAh Battery, 2K Super AMOLED Display, Triple Rear Cameras

OnePlus 7T key specifications have surfaced online almost a month ahead of the official launch of the smartphone. The phone is said to be packing a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, and 3,800mAh battery.

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Brain Waves Detected in Mini-Brains Grown in a Lab

Scientists have picked up electrical activity in pea-sized, lab-grown brains for the first time, paving the way to model neurological conditions and answer fundamental questions on how our gray matter develops.

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Garmin Fenix 6, Fenix 6S, Fenix 6X Smartwatches Launched With New PacePro Feature, Solar Charging Support

Garmin has launched a trio of smartwatches – the Fenix 6, Fenix 6S, and the Fenix 6S Pro – with a host of hardware upgrades and new features.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2 to Hit Shelves in September, Says Executive VP Harry Shum

Microsoft’s Executive VP of Artificial Intelligence & Research at Microsoft, Harry Shum, has revealed that HoleLens 2 will be available in September.

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Apple Said to Be Poised to Start Online Sales in India After Eased Rules

Apple online store may soon start selling products, as India eased rules that forced companies such source 30 percent of their production locally.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone Max M2, ZenFone Max Pro M1, Asus 6Z Get August 2019 Security Patch With Latest Update

Asus ZenFone Max M2, Asus 6Z, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 are all getting new updates in India.

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Redmi TV 70 With 4K HDR Screen, Quad-Core SoC Launched

Redmi TV is here. Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled the first Redmi-branded Smart TV in China.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro May Receive Android 10 on September 3, Alongside Google Pixel Devices: Report

OnePlus could launch Android 10 update to some of its devices on the same day that Google pushes the update for its Pixel lineup. Google is expected to release Android 10 on September 3.

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Apple's Data Shows a Deepening Dependence on China as Trump's Tariffs Loom

Tapping factories in Brazil and India has not lessened Apple's dependence on China, the company's supply chain data shows.

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Ma vs Musk: Tech Tycoons Spar on Future of AI

Jack Ma believes artificial intelligence poses no threat to humanity, but Elon Musk called that "famous last words" as the billionaire tech tycoons faced off Thursday

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Lenovo Z6 Pro, K10 Note, A6 Note Launching in India on September 5: All You Need to Know

Lenovo has revealed that it is hosting a press event on September 5 in India, where the company will launch its Z6 Pro smartphone.

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Gmail Brings One-Swipe Gesture to Switch Accounts on Android

The latest Gmail version 2019.08.18 also reportedly contains the first signs of Dark Mode as well.

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Redmi Note 8 vs Realme 5: Price, Specifications Compared

We pit the Redmi Note 8 with the Realme 5 to see which one fares better, on paper.

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Samsung Working on a Cheaper Galaxy Fold With 256GB of Onboard Storage: Report

A online report suggests that a cheaper Samsung Galaxy Fold phone for $1,000 is in the works.

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OnePlus Flagship Phenomenon Sale Offers Up to Rs. 2,000 Instant Discount on OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro Until September 6

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are listed with an Axis Bank discount till September 6, and no-cost EMI options are also available.

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Vivo Y15 (2019) Price in India Cut, Vivo Y17 Price Slashed as Well

Vivo Y17 price in India was last cut in May by Rs. 2,000, and now another price cut brings the price of the phone down to Rs. 14,990.

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Air India Requests Passengers Not to Fly With Older 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptops

Air India on Saturday requested passengers not to carry "15-inch Apple Mac Book Pro (purchased between September 2015 - February 2017) as checked-in or hand baggage."

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Zomato Determined to Add Gold Programme to Its Delivery Menu

Zomato is hellbent to carry on with its plans, to make its contentious Gold programme now available for delivery.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: What’s New and Different?

We pit the Redmi Note 8 Pro with its predecessor Redmi Note 7 Pro to see how much of an upgrade the new entrant is, on paper.

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Does Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Show Us the Future of Mobile Photography?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ price in India starts at Rs. 79,999 but how does its camera perform?

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Redmi K20 Pro Android 10 Beta Programme Announced in India, Registrations Open Till September 8

Redmi K20 Pro owners interested to be a part of the Android 10-based MIUI 10 testing can register by filling up a Google form.

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OnePlus 7T Pro, McLaren Edition Renders Leaked; Tipped to Pack 4,080mAh Battery, Snapdragon 855+ SoC, and Android 10

OnePlus 7T Pro key specifications and alleged renders have surfaced online. The phone is reported to be identical to the OnePlus 7 Pro when it comes to the design, but it will come with Snapdragon 855+ SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Camera Review

We put the cameras on the Galaxy Note 10+ to the test to find out if it is the best camera smartphone in the market right now.

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Friday, 30 August 2019

US to Use Fake Social Media to Check People Entering Country

US Citizenship and Immigration Services officers can now create fictitious social media accounts to monitor social media information on foreigners seeking visas, green cards and citizenship.

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YouTube Said to Be Fined Up to $200 Million Over Children’s Privacy Violations

Alphabet’s Google will spend up to $200 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission investigation into YouTube's alleged violation of a children's privacy law, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters.

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Chandrayaan-2 Closer to Moon With Orbit Change, Final Orbit Manoeuvre on Sunday

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday said it has successfully performed the fourth lunar bound orbit manoeuvre for the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.

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Amazon, Trader Group in Public Spat Over Discounts in India

Amazon.com defended its business strategies in India as it came under fire from a local trader group on Friday over discounted products on the global e-commerce giant's website.

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Telegram Moves to Protect Identity of Hong Kong Protesters

Telegram, a popular encrypted messaging app, will allow users to cloak their telephone numbers to safeguard Hong Kong protesters against monitoring by Chinese authorities, according to a person with direct knowledge of the effort.

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Google Contract Workers Vote to Form a Union in the US Amid Employee Discord Over Treatment

A group of contract workers for Google have voted to move forward with an effort to unionize, a potential chink in tech's carefully constructed armor against collective bargaining.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Account Hacked, Offensive and Racist Tweets Posted

The account of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was hacked on Friday afternoon, sending public tweets and retweets including racial slurs and curse words to 4 million followers before Twitter secured the account.

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Realme 5 to Go on Sale in India at 8pm IST Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme 5 went on sale at 12pm (noon) IST today, and now it will be available once again at 8pm IST.

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Why This New Smartphone Is the Most Stylish Choice for Millennials

The vivo S1 features a new trendsetting design with colour-shifting patterns at the back.

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Saregama Carvaan 2.0 Review

Saregama Carvaan range of speakers gets a boost with the Carvaan 2.0, which features Wi-Fi connectivity for podcasts, in addition to the huge collection of in-built music.

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Google Reveals Malicious Websites Have Been Secretly Hacking Into iPhones for Years

Google has discovered a number of hacked websites that have found to be pushing malware to Apple iPhone users for at least two years.

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Lenovo Tab M8, Lenovo Tab M7 Budget Tablets With Android Pie Launched

The Lenovo Tab M8 is a more premium tablet of the two, and it comes with a large 5,000mAh battery, is powered by the Helio A22 SoC, packs up to 3GB RAM, and has a 5-megapixel rear sensor as well.

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Google Expands Scope of Its Bug Bounty Programme, Unveils Data Protection Reward Program for Developers

Google has expanded the scope of its bug bounty program to cover all apps with over 100 million downloads.

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Vivo Z1x Specifications Leaked, Include Snapdragon 712 SoC, 48-Megapixel Camera, 4,500mAh Battery

Vivo Z1x is leaked to pack 6GB of RAM, offer 64GB and 128GB storage options, and support Flash Charge.

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Army of Women Earning $4 a Day Could Be Behind Your Next iPhone

Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., opened its first India factory four years ago.

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OnePlus TV to Receive Android TV Software Updates for at Least 3 Years: CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus is set to launch its first TV, which is said to be a unique approach to the idea of a television. OnePlus is also promising at least three years of software updates.

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Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: What's the Difference

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones are finally official. In this article, we take a look at how the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 are different from each other.

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Mighty Little Bheem Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix in India

The second season of Mighty Little Bheem — the non-verbal slapstick adventure comedy series that follows a baby version of the popular mythological-inspired Chhota Bheem — is now streaming on Netflix in India.

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Flipkart to End Single-Use Plastic in Packaging by 2021

Flipkart said that as of August 1, 2019, it has achieved a 25 percent reduction in single-use plastic.

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Thursday, 29 August 2019

Realme Q Official Poster, Leaked Hands-On Images Suggest It Is a Rebranded Realme 5 Pro for China

The official Realme Q teaser poster and leaked hands-on images of the phone suggest it is a rebranded version of the Realme 5 Pro.

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Waymo Urges US to 'Promptly' Remove Barriers to Self-Driving Cars

Automakers must currently meet nearly 75 auto safety standards for self-driving cars, many of them written under the assumption that a licensed driver is in command of the vehicle using traditional controls.

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Dell Beats Profit Estimates on Higher Desktop Sales

Dell beat Wall Street profit estimates on Thursday, helped by higher demand for desktops, as well as a focus on more profitable contracts within its server unit in China.

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Bill Gates Netflix Docu-Series Trailer Dives Into Microsoft Co-Founder’s Brain

Netflix has released a trailer for the three-part Bill Gates documentary series that offers a look at the Microsoft co-founder. It comes across as a part-commercial for his charity Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and a part-deep dive into the past that involved being ruthless as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur.

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LG Q70 With Hole-Punch Display, Dedicated Google Assistant Button Launched: Price, Specifications

LG Q70 is priced at KRW 5,48,900 ( roughly Rs. 32,500), will go on sale in Korea on September 6, and is listed to be available in a single Mirror Black colour option only.

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'Hey, Google! Let Me Talk to My Departed Father.'

For decades, Silicon Valley futurists have sought to unchain humanity from the corporeal life cycle, viewing death as yet another transformational problem in need of a "life-altering" solution.

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Valve Said to Fight EU Antitrust Charges, 5 Videogame Publishers to Settle

Valve plans to fight EU antitrust charges of preventing cross-border trade, unlike five video game publishers which plan to settle the case.

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Motorola One Action Goes on Sale in India Today via Flipkart: Check Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

The Motorola One Action will go on sale for the first time in India today and will be up for grabs starting at 12pm noon via Flipkart

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India Said to Woo Firms Like Apple to Capitalise on US-China Trade War

India is targeting companies including Apple, Foxconn, and Wistron with a charm offensive aimed at encouraging them to shift business out of trade war-hit China.

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Apple to Supply Parts to Independent Repair Shops for First Time

Apple said on Thursday it will begin selling parts, tools and repair guides to independent shops to fix broken iPhone models.

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Saaho Out Now in India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam

The most expensive Hindi- and Telugu-language film of all time is here. Produced at a budget of Rs. 350 crores (about $51 million), Saaho is out now in cinemas across India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro May Receive Android 10 on September 3, Alongside Google Pixel Devices: Report

OnePlus could launch Android 10 update to some of its devices on the same day that Google pushes the update for its Pixel lineup.

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Tecno Spark 4 Air, Tecno Spark Go Phones With Helio A22 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark Go is priced in India at Rs. 5,499, while the Tecno Spark 4 Air is priced in India at Rs. 6,999.

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Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 8 series is official. It is launching with two smartphones – Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro – in China. Here’s everything you need to know about Xiaomi’s new phones.

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Motorola One Zoom Live Images Leak Ahead of Anticipated IFA 2019 Launch

Motorola One Zoom is seen to sport a waterdrop-style notch up front, and a quad camera setup sitting in the top centre of the back panel in a square-shaped format.

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Fortnite’s Turbo Building Time Delay Change Rolled Back by Epic Games After Backlash

Epic Games has rolled back the time delay change to Fortnite’s Turbo Building after receiving backlash from players.

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French Cyber-Police Break Up Massive Botnet Ring

French police have neutralised a hacking operation that had taken control of more than 850,000 computers, mainly in Latin America, while also managing to remove the malware from the infected devices.

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Tesla Heads Down New Road With Car Insurance in California

Tesla owners in California can now buy insurance from the electric car company in what may be the first step toward the unconventional automaker providing coverage for a fleet of driverless taxis.

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French Researcher Hacks Into Moscow's New E-Voting System

A French researcher has exposed a security breach in an electronic voting system to be used in next month's municipal elections in Moscow, potentially giving hackers access to voters' choices.

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Sony A6600 Flagship APS-C Mirrorless Camera, A6100 ‘Budget’ Mirrorless Camera Launched

Sony A6600 and A6100 are the two new models launched at the high-end and entry-level respectively. The A6600 offers 5-axis in-body stabilisation, a bigger battery.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Samsung Galaxy A71, Samsung Galaxy A91 With Android 10 to Launch in 2020: Report

Samsung Galaxy A91 is now reported to launch in 2020, and will come with Android 10 software.

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Apple Says 'Eager' to Serve Customers at Its First India Retail Store, Following Eased Rules

"We love our customers in India and we're eager to serve them online and in-store with the same experience and care that Apple customers around the world enjoy," Apple said.

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Moto G8 Play Specifications Leaked, Tipped to Feature MediaTek SoC, HD+ Screen, 4,000mAh Battery

According to an online report, the Moto G8 Play will come with features like a MediaTek SoC, HD+ screen, and a 4,000mAh battery.

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The Laundromat Trailer: Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman Lead Cast of Netflix’s Panama Papers Movie

Netflix has released a trailer for The Laundromat, Ocean’s trilogy director Steven Soderbergh’s next movie which follows a widow (Meryl Streep) who investigates an insurance fraud and ends up encountering a pair Panama City law partners (Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas).

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Apple Fires Hundreds of Contractors Hired to Listen to Siri Recordings: Report

As Apple takes the Siri ‘grading’ process in-house over privacy concerns, the company has reportedly laid off 300 contractors in Cork, Ireland.

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Apple Said to Be Poised to Start Online Sales in India After Eased Rules

Apple is poised to start online sales of its devices in India within months, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Honor 20S Launch Set for September 4, Teaser Poster Reveals Triple Rear Cameras, Gradient Panel Design

Honor 20S is seen to sport triple rear cameras aligned vertically, a gradient panel finish, and no rear fingerprint sensor is in sight on the rear panel.

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Fitbit Versa 2 With Amazon Alexa, Aria Air Scale, and Premium Subscription Launched

Fitbit on Wednesday launched its latest smartwatch, Versa 2, adding Amazon.com's voice assistant Alexa.

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CamScanner App With Over 100 Million Downloads Removed From Google Play Store Over Advertising Malware

Google Play Store has removed the CamScanner OCR app after Kaspersky researchers discovered malware in the app’s recent versions.

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Joker Director Todd Phillips on Convincing Joaquin Phoenix, Warner Bros. for His Character Study of DC Comics Villain

Joker director Todd Phillips had a tough one year selling his mature take on the iconic DC Comics villain to Warner Bros. It also took him several months to convince Joaquin Phoenix to play the role.

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Huawei Mate 30 Series Launch Said to Be Planned for September Under Cloud of Google Ban

Huawei is set to unveil its new Mate 30 line of phones in September in Munich, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Facebook Acknowledges Flaw in Messenger Kids App

Facebook acknowledged a flaw in its Messenger Kids app, weeks after two US senators raised privacy concerns about the application.

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Apple Apologises Over Siri Privacy and Will No Longer Retain Audio Recordings

Apple apologised for privacy mishaps surrounding its Siri voice assistant and said that it would no longer retain audio recordings of Siri interactions.

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Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi TV, RedmiBook 14 Refresh Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Note 8 series, Redmi TV, and refreshed RedmiBook 14 laptop today in China.

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Google Pixel 4 Leaked Hands-On Images Show Large Camera Module, Thick Top Bezel

A pair of leaked hands-on images of the Pixel 4 show a familiar design with a thick top bezel and square camera module.

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iOS 13.1 Developer Beta Released Even Before iOS 13 Leaves Beta

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 13.1, even though the company has not yet released iOS 13, which is still being beta tested.

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Nokia Phones No Longer Aggressively Killing Background Apps, Switch to Adaptive Battery: HMD Global

HMD Global has ditched its Evenwell technology in favour of Android Pie’s Adaptive Battery feature.

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Chandrayaan-2's Third Lunar-Bound Orbit Manoeuvre Performed Successfully: ISRO

ISTRAC performed the third lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.

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Google Assistant Now Lets You Choose Family Members Through the Google App for Easier Interactions

Google has quietly rolled out a small improvement to change the way you can set up family members, now letting you define family relationships through the app.

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Google Hire Online Job Service to Shut Down in 2020

Google will shut down its job application tracking system "Google Hire" that was launched just two years ago, the company said in a statement.

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Vivo Z1x India Launch Set for September 6, Will Be Exclusive to Flipkart

Vivo has revealed that the Vivo Z1x packing an in-display fingerprint sensor and triple rear cameras will be launched on September 6 in India.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2019

US Said to Have Received More Than 130 License Requests to Sell to Huawei

US Commerce Department has received more than 130 applications from companies for licenses to sell US goods to China's Huawei Technologies, three sources said.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s Leaked in Case Renders, Galaxy A70s Spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance

Samsung Galaxy M30s case renders suggest triple rear camera setup at the back, and a rear fingerprint sensor as well.

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The Suicide Squad Casts Thor: Ragnarok Director Taika Waititi: Report

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is reportedly in talks to join the cast of The Suicide Squad, writer-director James Gunn’s soft reboot / sequel to the original DC Comics film.

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Realme XT First Impressions

Realme continues its aggressive product launch streak with the new Realme XT, which boasts of being the world's first phone with a 64-megapixel camera

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Microsoft Hosting an Event on October 2, New Surface Devices Expected

Microsoft has sent out invites for a press event in October where the company is expected to be talking about its next Surface-branded devices.

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Netflix Gives Martin Scorsese's The Irishman Brief Theatre Run in the US, the UK

The Irishman will appear in select US theatres for 26 days before its global Netflix release on November 27, the company said.

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Christopher Nolan’s Tenet Casts Yesterday Star Himesh Patel, Ahead of Production in India: Report

Christopher Nolan’s next movie Tenet has reportedly cast Himesh Patel (Yesterday) in an undisclosed role. Patel’s casting comes just as Tenet prepares for its reported India filming schedule in September.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Specifications Leaked Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

The table suggests that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will come with Android 9 Pie, Helio G90T SoC, up to 128GB storage, 4,500mAh battery, and weighs 199 grams.

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Oppo to Make India a Global Export Hub, Aims to Double Local Production

Oppo that is currently producing close to 50 million units and aims to double the capacity to 100 million units by 2020 will make India a global export hub, Sumit Walia, Vice President, Product and Marketing, Oppo India said on Tuesday.

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Realme Q Series of Smartphones Confirmed, 4 Devices to Launch on September 5

Realme has confirmed that an all-new Q-series of phones will debut on September 5 in China.

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Ex-Google Engineer Charged in in Self-Driving Trade Secrets Case: All You Need to Know

Anthony Levandowski, who worked for Google parent company Alphabet’s Waymo unit, downloaded thousands of files from Waymo servers as he was leaving the company in 2015.

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BSNL Prepaid Plans Worth Rs. 96, Rs. 236 With 10GB Daily 4G Data Launched: Report

BSNL has reportedly launched two new STVs – priced at Rs. 96 and Rs. 236. Both these plans offer huge data benefit of 10GB per day of 4G data.

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Google Job Search Tool Faces EU Investigation

EU regulators are checking Google for Jobs to see if the company unfairly favours its fast-growing tool for searching job listings, Europe's antitrust chief said on Tuesday.

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Qualcomm Targets Wi-Fi Market in Push to Expand Beyond Phones

Qualcomm on Tuesday announced a new range of Wi-Fi chips designed to work with Wi-Fi 6, the newest version of the technology and one that Qualcomm hopes will help boost sales of its separate 5G chips.

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Facebook Rolls Out Local Emergency Alerts Feature in the US

Facebook announced on Tuesday that it was rolling out a tool that aims to provide users with potentially life-saving information in emergencies.

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Oppo Reno 2 India Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Specifications, More

Oppo Reno 2 is all set to launch in India today, and it may come in multiple variants as well.

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Moto E6 Plus Leaks Online in Hands-On Images, Key Details Tipped

Moto E6 Plus has leaked online in a set of hands-on images, showing off the smartphone’s design in all its glory.

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Mario Kart Tour Release Date Set for September 25, Will Be Available for Android and iOS

Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour mobile game will finally be released for compatible Android and iOS devices on September 25 globally.

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Skulls & Roses Trailer: Amazon Prime Video Teases Raghu & Rajiv’s Next Reality Series, Out Friday

Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for Skulls & Roses, its next Indian original series created and hosted by Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. The Skulls & Roses trailer gives us a peek at the 16 contestants: eight men and women apiece.

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Skulls & Roses Trailer: Amazon Prime Video Teases Raghu & Rajiv’s Next Reality Series, Out Friday

Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for Skulls & Roses, its next Indian original series created and hosted by Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. The Skulls & Roses trailer gives us a peek at the 16 contestants: eight men and women apiece.

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Redmi K30 to Support 5G Connectivity, Redmi GM Lu Weibing Reveals

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing on Sunday revealed that the upcoming Redmi K30 will support 5G.

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Redmi K30 to Support 5G Connectivity, Redmi GM Lu Weibing Reveals

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing on Sunday revealed that the upcoming Redmi K30 will support 5G.

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Snapchat's Landmarkers Feature Enters India, Lens Studio 2.1 Released With New Templates

Snapchat received the Landmarkers feature back in April, but it's now expanded to two Indian monuments. Snap has also brought Lens Studio 2.1 to let Lens creators build new AR experiences.

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Flipkart Grand Gadget Days Offers Laptops From Rs. 18,990, Tablets From Rs. 3,999, More

Portable thin and light laptops from companies like Asus and Acer are priced at Rs. 33,990. Wearables are listed from Rs. 1,299, and 1.5TB Hard Disks start from Rs. 3,999.

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Monday, 26 August 2019

Realme XT First Official Image Shows Quad Rear Cameras and Gradient Design, Might Launch on September 4

Realme has revealed the first look of its upcoming phone, the Realme XT, which might be launched in China on September 4.

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Realme XT First Official Image Shows Quad Rear Cameras and Gradient Design, Might Launch on September 4

Realme has revealed the first look of its upcoming phone, the Realme XT, which might be launched in China on September 4.

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Google Chromecast 1st Gen Won't Get Any More Updates, Will Still Receive Bug and Security Fixes

The original Google Chromecast, now six years old, is no longer receiving major updates, and Google has only committed to delivering bug and security fixes for it.

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Huge Asteroid, Slightly Smaller Than Burj Khalifa, Set to Pass by Earth Next Month

A new asteroid is set to fly past Earth in September. Dubbed as Asteroid 2000 QW7, it will come as close as 5.3 million kms to Earth.

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Facebook Working on New App to Rival Snapchat, Called Threads: Report

In a fresh assault on Snapchat, Facebook is reportedly developing a new messaging app called Threads.

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Baidu Passes Google to Become Amazon's Top Smart-Speaker Rival

Baidu overtaking Google, while "no small feat," is a result of the company's sole and aggressive focus on the fast-growing China market.

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Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro Price and Variants Leaked, Retail Box and Custom Warcraft Edition Teased

Xiaomi has given the first official look at the Redmi Note 8’s retail packaging and a custom Warcraft edition of the phone, while its pricing details have also been leaked.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Offers Discounts on Samsung Galaxy M30, Honor 9N, Mi A2, More

Other phones that are listed at reduced prices include Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Oppo R17, Honor View 20, Oppo Reno, LG V40, and Oppo R17 Pro.

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Dickinson Trailer: Hailee Steinfeld Is Rebellious Poet in Apple TV+ Series

Hailee Steinfeld is a rebel who “doesn’t know how to behave like a proper young lady”, as her mother (Jane Krakowksi) says, in the first teaser trailer for Dickinson, a historical coming-of-age comedy about the titular American poet, Emily Dickinson.

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Chandrayaan-2: ISRO Releases Fresh Set of Photos of Moon Craters

ISRO has released a fresh set of photographs of the surface of the Moon and its craters taken by the Terrain Mapping Camera-2 of the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.

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The Spy in Your Wallet: Credit Cards Have a Privacy Problem

In a privacy experiment, The Washington Post bought one banana with the new Apple Card — and another with the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa from Chase. Here’s who tracked, mined and shared the data.

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iOS 12.4.1 Update Released, Patches Bug That Enabled iPhone Jailbreak

Apple has finally fixed an "unpatched" bug in the latest iOS update that had left its most up-to-date iPhones vulnerable to hacking risk.

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Best Power Banks With Type-C Output You Can Buy in India

Type C USB power banks you can buy in India. We put them through our review process to figure out the best Type C powerbank in India.

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Realme 5 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications, Offers

Realme 5 first sale will begin at 12pm (noon) IST on Flipkart and Realme.com. Realme 5 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 and goes up to Rs. 11,999.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Goes on Sale Today at 12 Noon Via Amazon, Mi.com: Check Price, Specifications, Offers

The next sale of Xiaomi’s Mi A3 kicks off at 12 Noon today and will be conducted via Amazon and Mi.com.

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Sunday, 25 August 2019

Russian Capsule Carrying Humanoid Robot Fails to Dock With Space Station

An unmanned spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot to be sent into orbit failed to dock automatically at the International Space Station on Saturday, in a new setback for Moscow.

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Google Nest Hub Smart Display With Touchscreen, Built-in Speaker Launched in India at Rs. 9,999

Google Nest Hub price in India is set at Rs. 9,999. It is available for purchase through Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Croma, and Reliance Digital.

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Dwayne Johnson-Led Ballers Season 5, Episode 1 Now Streaming on Hotstar in India

Dwayne Johnson is back as Spencer Strasmore for the final time. The fifth season premiere of Ballers is now streaming on Hotstar in India. Ballers season 5, episode 1 picks up where we left off in season 4.

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The Affair Season 5, Episode 1 Now Streaming on Hotstar in India

It’s a very different world in the fifth season premiere of The Affair, now streaming on Hotstar in India. One part of the show is set two to three decades in the future, while Ruth Wilson is not a part of the show anymore, for still mysterious reasons.

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Black Panther 2 Announced, Gets May 2022 Release Date — Disney D23 Expo

Black Panther 2 is now official. At Disney’s D23 Expo in California on Saturday, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that a sequel to Black Panther would be part of Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Gamescom: German Army Seeks Out Gamers in Hunt for Computer-Savvy Recruits

With a stand boasting a helicopter simulator and ultra-fast games, the Bundeswehr, Germany's army, has turned to the Gamescom fair in its bid to recruit computer-savvy potential soldiers.

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Facebook Was Concerned About Cambridge Analytica 4 Years Ago, Internal Emails Show

Internal emails revealed Facebook was concerned about the "sketchy" Cambridge Analytica in September 2015.

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Google Cracks Down on Political Discourse in the Workplace

The new rules come as Google faces increasing scrutiny from politicians, the public, and its employees on a number of issues.

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Mi A3 to Go on Sale Next in India on August 27 via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

Mi A3 will go on sale in India next week via Amazon and Mi.com, at 12pm IST.

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Netflix Testing Human-Curated 'Collections' Recommendations

Netflix is testing expert-crafted "Collections" that, much like music playlists, offer selections based around certain themes for only iOS at the moment.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s India Launch Said to Be in Mid-September; Tipped to Sport 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy M30s will house a powerful triple rear camera system with 48-megapixel primary sensor, IANS sources said.

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OnePlus TV Confirmed to Have Dolby Vision Support; Specifications Surface Online

OnePlus TV will come with Dolby Vision support, the company confirmed through a tweet.

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Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus Price in India Cut, Now Start at Rs. 11,999

The Nokia 7.1 price has been dropped to Rs. 12,999, while the Nokia 6.1 Plus price has been slashed to as low as Rs. 11,999.

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Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Moon Knight Marvel Disney+ Series Announced at D23 Expo

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced three new live-action Disney+ series at the D23 Expo in California on Friday: Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk.

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Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Reports

From Game of Thrones to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’s reportedly the journey for Kit Harington, the actor known for playing Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen on the hit HBO series.

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The Mandalorian Trailer Sets Up the First Live-Action Star Wars Series

The Mandalorian trailer is here. At Disney’s D23 Expo in California on Friday, Lucasfilm released the first trailer for the first live-action Star Wars series — The Mandalorian — which gives us our first proper look at what the Jon Favreau-created show will look like.

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Amazon's Audible Sued by Top US Publishers for Copyright Infringement

Audible was sued by some of the top US publishers for copyright infringement on Friday, aiming to block a planned rollout of a feature called 'Audible Captions' that shows the text on screen as a book is narrated.

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Delhi Lt. Governor Launches 'QR Code Scheme' Safety Feature for Commuters on Himmat Plus App

The "QR Code Scheme" feature for the Himmat Plus safety app has been designed to enhance the safety and security of commuters, particularly of women.

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13 Reasons Why Season 3 Now Streaming on Netflix in India

13 Reasons Why is back on Netflix India after 15 months off air. The third and penultimate season of the controversial Netflix teen drama series is now streaming on Netflix in India and across the globe.

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Motorola One Action With Ultra Wide-Angle Action Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola One Action price in India is set at Rs. 13,999 for the lone 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Motorola One Action will go on sale via Flipkart starting 12pm (noon) IST on August 30.

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Google Stadia: Cloud Gaming Faces Challenges as Google Prepares for Launch

Google unveiled details of its nascent Stadia streaming video platform at this week's Gamescom trade fair in Cologne.

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Qualcomm Wins a Pause in Enforcement of US FTC Ruling

Qualcomm won a partial stay against the enforcement of a sweeping antitrust ruling in a lawsuit brought by the US FTC, according to a court filing on Friday.

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NRAI Hits Back at Zomato CEO With #ZoGoisNoGo Campaign

"We understand the importance of loyalty as it has to be earned, not purchased through discounts," NRAI's Singh said.

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Realme 5 Pro Price in India, Redmi Note 8 Pro Teasers, Mi A3 and Motorola One Action Launch, More Tech News This Week

Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 India launch may have been the highlight of the week, but there was plenty of other stuff including price cuts for popular phones.

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Saturday, 24 August 2019

Does Xiaomi Really Want to Sell Its Android One Phones?

Will the Mi A3 ever be as popular as the Redmi Note 7 Pro?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ Sale Offers Announced in India

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are available in India with a list of double data and cashback offers.

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Bose Portable Home Speaker With Google Assistant and Alexa Support Launched, Promises 360-Degree Sound and Deep Bass

Bose has unveiled the Bose Portable Home Speaker that boasts of Google Assistant and Alexa integration.

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Chandrayaan-2: Soft Landing of Vikram Planned for September 7

Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, and has undergone several orbital manoeuvres. ISRO Chairman K Sivan made the announcement on Thursday at an event in Chennai.

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Battlefield V 5v5 Competitive Mode Axed by EA Dice, New Maps and Ranking System Revealed for Upcoming Updates

DICE has cancelled the 5v5 mode in Battlefield V in favour of creating new content and fixing bugs for a better experience.

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Behind the Scenes of the Disney-Sony Fight for Spider-Man

You've probably heard about the skirmish that has played out this week between Disney and Sony over Spider-Man.

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Oyo Said to Rebrand Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas

The deal, Oyo's first such in the United States, suggests the startup is setting its sights high.

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LG Gram 17, Gram 15, Gram 14 Lightweight Laptops Launched in India: Price, Specifications

LG has now launched three new Gram Laptops in India – the LG Gram 17, LG Gram 15, LG Gram 14 – and the three laptops are lightweight weighing around 1kg and come with long battery life.

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Mi A3 vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Mi A3 price in India is set at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while Redmi Note 7 Pro price starts at Rs. 13,999 for the same 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration.

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Vivo iQoo Pro With Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC Launched, Will Be Offered in 4G and 5G Variants: Price, Specifications

Vivo has become the latest smartphone maker to launch a 5G smartphone. The Chinese company on Thursday introduced the new iQoo Pro 5G Edition at a press event in China.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ to Go on Sale in India Tonight: Check Price, Specifications, Sale Offers

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 price in India is set at Rs. 69,999, while the Galaxy Note 10+ price starts at Rs. 79,999.

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Asus ZenFone 6 Update Brings August Security Patch, Improved Smart Key Functionality, More

Asus is rolling out a new software update for the ZenFone 6 which brings the latest Android Security patch and additional smart key functionality.

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Project Scarlett Next-Gen Xbox Console to Bring Huge CPU Upgrade, Says Greenberg

Xbox General Manager, Aaron Greenberg, has revealed that the upcoming Project Scarlett Xbox console will bring a huge processor upgrade.

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Google Hangouts Shutdown for G Suite Users Postponed, Transition to Begin in June 2020

In a new blog post, Google informs that the transition of classic Hangouts users to Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat has been postponed to June 2020.

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From Frozen 2 to Soul: All the Disney Animation and Pixar Announcements From D23 Expo

Aside from the live-action Marvel and Star Wars stuff, Disney had a lot of animated content to talk about at D23 Expo as well. That included Frozen 2, Soul, Onward, and Raya and the Last Dragon.

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New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Poster Features Palpatine, Rey, and Kylo Ren — Disney D23 Expo

Though the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer shown at Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday hasn’t been made available publicly, Lucasfilm has released a new poster featuring Rey, Kylo Ren, and Palpatine.

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The Eternals: Kit Harington Cast as Black Knight, Gemma Chan Confirmed as Sersi — Disney D23 Expo

At Disney’s D23 Expo in California on Saturday, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that Kit Harington will play Dane Whitman a.k.a. Black Knight. Gemma Chan will be playing Sersi, while Barry Keoghan is playing Druig.

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Black Panther 2 Announced, Gets May 2022 Release Date — Disney D23 Expo

Black Panther 2 is now official. At Disney’s D23 Expo in California on Saturday, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that a sequel to Black Panther would be part of Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Gamescom: German Army Seeks Out Gamers in Hunt for Computer-Savvy Recruits

With a stand boasting a helicopter simulator and ultra-fast games, the Bundeswehr, Germany's army, has turned to the Gamescom fair in its bid to recruit computer-savvy potential soldiers.

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Facebook Was Concerned About Cambridge Analytica 4 Years Ago, Internal Emails Show

Internal emails revealed Facebook was concerned about the "sketchy" Cambridge Analytica in September 2015.

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Google Cracks Down on Political Discourse in the Workplace

The new rules come as Google faces increasing scrutiny from politicians, the public, and its employees on a number of issues.

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Mi A3 to Go on Sale Next in India on August 27 via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

Mi A3 will go on sale in India next week via Amazon and Mi.com, at 12pm IST.

from Meet Patel

Netflix Testing Human-Curated 'Collections' Recommendations

Netflix is testing expert-crafted "Collections" that, much like music playlists, offer selections based around certain themes for only iOS at the moment.

from Meet Patel

Samsung Galaxy M30s India Launch Said to Be in Mid-September; Tipped to Sport 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy M30s will house a powerful triple rear camera system with 48-megapixel primary sensor, IANS sources said.

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OnePlus TV Confirmed to Have Dolby Vision Support; Specifications Surface Online

OnePlus TV will come with Dolby Vision support, the company confirmed through a tweet.

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Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus Price in India Cut, Now Start at Rs. 11,999

The Nokia 7.1 price has been dropped to Rs. 12,999, while the Nokia 6.1 Plus price has been slashed to as low as Rs. 11,999.

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Motorola One Action vs Mi A3 vs Realme 5 Pro vs Vivo Z1 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Motorola One Action, Mi A3, and the Realme 5 Pro were all launched in India this week, with the Vivo Z1 Pro being launched last month. Here, we compare their price in India and their specifications.

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Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Moon Knight Marvel Disney+ Series Announced at D23 Expo

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced three new live-action Disney+ series at the D23 Expo in California on Friday: Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk.

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Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Reports

From Game of Thrones to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’s reportedly the journey for Kit Harington, the actor known for playing Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen on the hit HBO series.

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Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Reports

From Game of Thrones to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’s reportedly the journey for Kit Harington, the actor known for playing Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen on the hit HBO series.

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The Mandalorian Trailer Sets Up the First Live-Action Star Wars Series

The Mandalorian trailer is here. At Disney’s D23 Expo in California on Friday, Lucasfilm released the first trailer for the first live-action Star Wars series — The Mandalorian — which gives us our first proper look at what the Jon Favreau-created show will look like.

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Amazon's Audible Sued by Top US Publishers for Copyright Infringement

Audible was sued by some of the top US publishers for copyright infringement on Friday, aiming to block a planned rollout of a feature called 'Audible Captions' that shows the text on screen as a book is narrated.

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Friday, 23 August 2019

Delhi Lt. Governor Launches 'QR Code Scheme' Safety Feature for Commuters on Himmat Plus App

The "QR Code Scheme" feature for the Himmat Plus safety app has been designed to enhance the safety and security of commuters, particularly of women.

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Google Stadia: Cloud Gaming Faces Challenges as Google Prepares for Launch

Google unveiled details of its nascent Stadia streaming video platform at this week's Gamescom trade fair in Cologne.

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Qualcomm Wins a Pause in Enforcement of US FTC Ruling

Qualcomm won a partial stay against the enforcement of a sweeping antitrust ruling in a lawsuit brought by the US FTC, according to a court filing on Friday.

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NRAI Hits Back at Zomato CEO With #ZoGoisNoGo Campaign

"We understand the importance of loyalty as it has to be earned, not purchased through discounts," NRAI's Singh said.

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Fortnite Changes B.R.U.T.E. Mech Behaviour to Level the Battlefield, Removes Junk Rift Until Next Content Update

The health of B.R.U.T.E mechs has been increased in Fortnite, but their number and damage dealt by them have been reduced.

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Google's Privacy Sandbox Initiative to Protect Users' Privacy on Web

In a bid to protect users' privacy as they open ads on the Web, Google has announced a new initiative called "Privacy Sandbox" to develop a set of open standards to fundamentally enhance privacy on Internet.

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New Images From Asteroid Probe Offer Clues on Planet Formation

Photographs snapped by a shoebox-sized probe that explored the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu have offered new clues about its composition.

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Motorola One Action With 21:9 CinemaVision Display, Dedicated Action Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola One Action price in India is set at Rs. 13,999 for the lone 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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Chandrayaan-2 Captures First Image of Moon Showing Mare Orientale Basin, Apollo Craters

Chandrayaan-2 has captured the first image of the moon, two days after entering the lunar orbit. The picture was taken by Vikram, the spacecraft's lander.

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13 Reasons Why Season 3 Now Streaming on Netflix in India

After 15 months off air, 13 Reasons Why is back. The third and penultimate season of the controversial Netflix teen drama series is now streaming on Netflix in India and across the globe.

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Boeing Spacecraft Astronauts See New Frontier for Commercial Space

The Boeing Starliner mission was originally scheduled for this month, but that has been delayed to at least the end of the year or into 2020 due to technical issues.

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Tom Holland Uncharted Movie Loses Director Dan Trachtenberg: Report

The Uncharted movie is in a bit of trouble, again. The director Dan Trachtenberg has reportedly left the project, becoming the fifth director to do so in eight years.

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Thursday, 22 August 2019

OnePlus 7T Pro Design May Just Have Been Leaked, Shows Circular Camera Module

Alleged schematic diagrams and concept image of a OnePlus phone sporting a circular camera module have surfaced online.

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Redmi Note 8 Series Teasers Hint at Gaming Accessories Support, Liquid Cooling Feature, Long Battery Life, More

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro teasers hint that the phones will come with high frame rates, liquid cooling, network optimisation, smooth touchscreen experience and long battery life.

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YouTube Disables More Than 200 Channels for Inauthentic Activity Around Hong Kong Protests

Google on Thursday said it disabled a series of YouTube channels that appeared to be part of a coordinated influence campaign against pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.1 to Get Android 10 in Q4 2019: HMD Global

Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.1 are set to receive the Android 10 update in the fourth quarter of this year, HMD Global revealed just after Google announced its plans towards next-generation Android.

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Motorola One Action With Ultra-Wide Action Camera Set to Launch in India Today: Live Updates

Motorola One Action is all set to make its India debut today. The launch event will begin at 12 noon and it will streamed live. As always, we will also bring you live updates.

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Apple Wants People to Know How to Clean Its New Credit Card

Apple believes some of its zealous customers will treasure its new titanium credit card so much that they will spend time polishing its white finish.

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Dion Weisler to Step Down as HP CEO, Enrique Lores to Replace Him

HP is losing the chief executive who has been leading the personal computer maker since it broke off as a separate company four years ago.

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Amazon to Acquire Minority Stake in Future Retail

Future Retail said Amazon has agreed to acquire a 49 percent stake in Future Coupons.

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Xiaomi Banks on Phone Data for Finance Play in India

Xiaomi is betting it can leverage its number one position in India's smartphone market to tap into the country's lucrative but crowded financial services sector.

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Android Q Is Now Android 10 as Google Stops Using Dessert-Themed Names

Android Q is now Android 10. Breaking the 10-year history of naming Android releases after desserts, Google on Thursday announced it had officially named the next version as just Android 10.

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OnePlus TV to Sport a 55-Inch QLED Display, Company Confirms

OnePlus TV display size was confirmed by OnePlus in a post on Twitter.

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The Angry Birds Movie 2 Out Now in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

It’s time for more angry birds. Not angrier birds, because they are already Angry Birds. The Angry Birds Movie 2 is out now in cinemas across India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Angel Has Fallen, Gerard Butler Action Movie, Out Now in India

Gerard Butler’s Secret Service agent Mike Banning is back to save the day, (largely) on his own. Again. Angel Has Fallen — the third entry in the Fallen film series — is out now in cinemas across India.

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Motorola One Action India Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price in India, More

Motorola One Action price in India is yet to be revealed, though it was launched in Europe last week with a price tag of EUR 259 (roughly Rs. 20,600).

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Mi A3 to Go on Sale in India Today: Check Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

Mi A3 price in India starts at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and the phone will go on sale starting 12pm (noon) IST.

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Google Play Store Redesign Now Rolling Out to All on Android, Chrome OS

Google has announced that it is rolling out a complete redesign of the Google Play Store. The revamped Google Play Store uses Material design.

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Google Play Store Redesign Now Rolling Out to All on Android, Chrome OS

Google has announced that it is rolling out a complete redesign of the Google Play Store. The revamped Google Play Store uses Material design.

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Facebook Shuts Dozens of Myanmar Accounts Over 'Inauthentic Behaviour'

Facebook said on Thursday it had shut 216 social media pages, groups and accounts in Myanmar, some tied to the army, to stymie efforts to "manipulate or corrupt public debate".

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Google, Apple, Mozilla Move to Block Kazakh Surveillance System

Google, Apple, and Firefox browser maker Mozilla took steps on Wednesday to block the Kazakh government from creating an Internet surveillance system using their browsers.

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Microsoft Contractors Can Listen to Xbox Players' Chats: Report

The audio was captured by Xbox consoles "by mistake", the contractors were quoted as saying.

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Twitter's Trending Topics Flooded by Porn Bots: Report

According to a report in Engadget, these spams show up under the "Top" tab of Twitter's trending sectio.

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Realme 5 Pro vs Vivo Z1 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

We compare the key internal specifications and pricing of the freshly launched Realme 5 Pro against the Vivo Z1 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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Samsung Display Said to Cut LCD Production to Focus on Quantum Dot OLED Panels

Some industry watchers speculated that Samsung will soon stop some LCD lines and announce an investment plan for QD-OLED panels.

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Twitter to Meet Manchester United Over Pogba Racist Abuse

France international Pogba was a target of online abuse after he missed a penalty in Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Airtel V-Fiber Broadband Plans Now Offer Up to 1000GB Additional Data for Six Months: All You Need to Know

Airtel V-Fiber’s Rs. 799, Rs. 1,099, and Rs. 1,599 broadband plans now offer 200GB, 500GB, and 1000GB additional data to its subscribers.

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LG K50S, K40S With Octa-Core SoCs, Dedicated Google Assistant Button Launched: Specifications, Features

LG K50S and K40S will go on sale in Europe, Latin America, and Asia from October, though their price tags are yet to be announced.

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Tata Sky Broadband Offering Up to 6 Months of Extra Usage on 12-Month Plans

Tata Sky Broadband has started offering free additional three to six months of usage of its annual payment plans in select cities.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Review

Xiaomi Mi A3 is the successor to the Mi A2 and is a part of Google's Android One Programme. It sports the new Snapdragon 665 SoC and a triple camera setup at the back.

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Apple Plans to Tap China's BOE for Advanced iPhone Screens: Report

Apple is in the final stages of certifying advanced iPhone screens from Chinese display maker BOE, as per Nikkei.

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Realme Teases Launch of New Smartphone Series Next Week, Targets Higher Performance and Photography

Realme’s Chief Marketing Officer has teased the launch of a new phone series next week that will focus on high performance and photography

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Amazon, Microsoft, 'Putting World at Risk of Killer AI': Study

Amazon, Microsoft and Intel are among leading tech companies putting the world at risk through killer robot development, according to a report that surveyed major players from the sector.

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Zebronics Masterpiece Wireless Speaker Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 2,699

Zebronics has launched Masterpiece, it’s newest wireless speaker in India, which is priced at Rs. 2,699 and has truly wireless functionality

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Redmi Note 8 Pro to Be Powered By Helio G90T SoC, MediaTek Confirms, Live Image Leaked Ahead of Launch

MediaTek has taken to Weibo to confirm that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be powered by the Helio G90T processor that was launched last month with gaming enhancecments.

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Priyanka Chopra Cast in Netflix Superhero Movie From Robert Rodriguez, Alongside Pedro Pascal, Christian Slater, 18 Others

Priyanka Chopra has been cast in a new Netflix children’s superhero film called We Can Be Heroes, from writer-director Robert Rodriguez, alongside the likes of Pedro Pascal, Christian Slater, Boyd Holbrook, and Sung Kang among 16 others.

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Fitbit Wins Deal for 1 Million New Users in Singapore Health Plan

Fitbit said it has won a contract with the Singapore government to provide fitness trackers and services to up to one million of the country's citizens as part of a health initiative that begins in October.

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Zomato Rejigs 'Gold' Service, NRAI Refuses to Budge

Zomato on Wednesday announced to immediately reconstruct its 'Gold' service to help drive better margins for the restaurants.

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India Needs to Reduce E-Commerce Restrictions to Revive Economy: Amazon Executive

"There is so much opportunity to just let e-commerce thrive versus trying to define every single guard rail under which it should operate," Amazon's India head Amit Agarwal told Reuters.

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HTC Wildfire X to Go on Sale in India Today: Check Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

HTC Wildfire X price in India starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option, while its 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant carries a price tag of at Rs. 13,999.

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Mi A3 vs Realme 5 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Xiaomi Mi A3 has arrived in the Indian market. In this article, we take a look at how the Mi A3 stacks up to the new Realme 5 Pro smartphone.

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Apple TV+ Said to Support Limited Offline Viewing, Restricted Multi-Device Streaming

Apple TV+ is found to support limited offline viewing and restrict streaming on multiple devices. The new revelations come just after the paid streaming service was reported to debut in November at a monthly charge of $9.99.

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Extraterrestrial Life in Our Solar System? NASA Confirms Europa Clipper Mission to Find Life on Jupiter's Icy Moon

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which is set to help the space agency conduct "an in-depth exploration" of Jupiter's moon Europa, will launch in 2025.

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Oppo Reno 2 to Sport Snapdragon 730G SoC, 4,000mAh Battery; Colour Options Confirmed Ahead of Launch

Oppo Reno 2 is all set to launch in India on August 28, and the company has just confirmed a host of specifications of the new phone.

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Netflix Adds a New Section for Upcoming Titles to Its TV and Streaming Device Apps

Netflix is rolling out a new section in its app for TV-based devices, giving users trailers of content that is set to release soon, as well as letting users set reminders.

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Walmart Sues Tesla Over String of Solar Panel Fires at Its Stores

Walmart filed suit against Tesla's energy division Tuesday, alleging breach of contract stemming from a string of at least seven solar panels fire at stores around the country.

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D2h Magic Stick Launched, Offers Online Entertainment Alongside Live TV

D2h Magic media streaming stick is designed to provide access to streaming services, TV shows, and original Web series at an introductory price of Rs. 399.

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Mi A3 Android One Phone With Triple Rear Cameras, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Mi A3 will be available on Amazon India and Mi.com both, and it is equipped with a Snapdragon 665 SoC, and a 48-megapixel rear main sensor.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2019

Google Go, a Lightweight Search App, Expands Worldwide for Android Users

After a successful testing in India and other emerging markets, Google has made the lighter version of its Search engine -- Google Go -- available for Android users worldwide where patchy networks are common.

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Spider-Man Could Be Leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony Pictures Responds

Spider-Man might be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe, due to financial disputes between movie rights holder Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ parent company Disney.

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OnePlus TV to Launch in September, to Debut in India First: CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus TV will launch first in India, and then launch it in North America, Europe and China after establishing partnerships with content providers in those regions.

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Fortnite's Slowdown Has Epic Games Battling to Spark New Growth

All is not well on the Fortnite island. Revenue and viewer numbers have been sliding for much of this year.

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No Time to Die: Bond 25 Finally Gets a Title

No Time to Die — that’s the official title for the next James Bond movie, which had until now been referred to as Bond 25.

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Mi A3 With Triple Rear Cameras Launching in India Today: Live Updates

Xiaomi Mi A3 is ready to make its India debut today. Xiaomi is hosting a press event in New Delhi at 12pm (noon), where the company will be unveiling this Android One smartphone

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Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro Launch Date Set for August 29

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro are set to launch in China on August 29, alongside the first Redmi TV.

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Realme 5 Review

Realme 5 is a significant upgrade over the Realme 3, without a big bump in India price. But are four cameras and a bigger battery enough to make the Realme 5 a winner? Read our review to find out.

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The Matrix 4 Announced With Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lana Wachowski

The Matrix saga continues. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will return as Neo and Trinity in the fourth chapter of The Matrix franchise, Warner Bros. announced Tuesday, which will be directed by Lana Wachowski.

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Apple Debuts Credit Card as It Readies TV+ Launch

Apple on Tuesday launched a smartphone-generation credit card in the US and moved closer to hitting the hot streaming television market with a new subscription service.

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Facebook Rolls Out Tool to Block Off-Facebook Data Gathering

Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you limit what the social network can gather about you on outside websites and apps.

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Redmi Note 8 Features Teased by Company Executive, Leaked Live Images Offer First Glimpse of the Phone

Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has teased that the Redmi Note 8 will come equipped with a larger battery and better cameras.

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Intel Unveils Springhill, Its First Artificial Intelligence Chip

Intel on Tuesday unveiled its latest processor that will be its first using artificial intelligence (AI) and is designed for large computing centres.

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Realme 5 Pro First Impressions

Realme 5 Pro gives budget-conscious smartphone buyers a fairly premium option with plenty of features to boast about, including four rear cameras.

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Mi A3 Android One Phone to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price in India, More

Mi A3 India launch event is set to begin at 12pm (noon) IST, and pricing and availability will be unveiled then.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ With S Pen Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 price in India is set at Rs. 69,999, while the Galaxy Note 10+ price starts at Rs. 79,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and its 512GB storage option is priced at Rs. 89,999.

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Realme 5 Pro, Realme 5 With Quad Rear Camera Setups Launched in India: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

Realme 5 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999, while the Realme 5 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999.

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India Sees Dramatic Rise in Cyber-Attacks Post-Kashmir Decision

There has been a rise in cyberattacks on Indian institutions after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A.

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Japan Said to Have Approved Further Exports of High-Tech Material to South Korea

Japan has approved shipments of a high-tech material to South Korea for the second time since imposing export curbs last month, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, ahead of talks this week to resolve the dispute.

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Redmi 8, Redmi 8 Pro Specifications, Design Tipped by US FCC Listing

Two models have been listed on FCC, and they are speculated to be the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8 Pro phones. These phones are tipped to sport a gradient back panel and a quad camera setup.

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OnePlus 7T Pro India Launch Tipped for September 26, Sales Rumoured to Begin from October 15

OnePlus 7T Pro launch in India is said to be scheduled for September 26, while its sale is rumoured to go live from October 10.

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Nokia 105 (2019) Feature Phone With Up to 25 Days Standby Time Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia 105 (2019) is priced in India at Rs. 1,199 and will go on sale from today on the Nokia online store and retail shops across the country.

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Space Telescope Offers Rare Glimpse of Earth-Sized Rocky Exoplanet

Direct observations from a NASA space telescope have for the first time revealed the atmospheric void of a rocky, Earth-sized world beyond our own solar system.

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Monday, 19 August 2019

Disney+ Streaming Service to Launch in Canada, Netherlands in November

Walt Disney said on Monday it will launch its Disney+ video streaming service in Canada and the Netherlands on November 12, the same date as its previously announced United States launch.

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Fast and Furious 9 Casts Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker

Nearly two months into production, Fast and Furious 9 has cast Michael Rooker as a new character named Buddy. Rooker is best known for playing Yondu Udonta, the blue-skinned leader of the Ravagers and a paternal figure to Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Anker Soundcore Life 2 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 9,999

Soundcore by Anker has launched the Life 2 wireless active noise cancelling headset, which is set to give Sony and Bose tough competition

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Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro Set to Launch in India Today at 12:30pm: Live Updates

Realme is all set to unveil its brand-new Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones in India today. Realme 5 launch event will start at 12:30pm and as always, we will be bringing you live updates from the launch event.

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Sony to Buy Spider-Man Developer Insomniac Games

Sony Interactive Entertainment on Monday announced a deal to buy Insomniac Games, the studio behind hot-selling Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank video games.

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Facebook Contractor Hikes Pay for Indian Content Reviewers

Facebook contractor Genpact has raised minimum wages for the content moderation teams it runs for the Silicon Valley firm in India.

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Apple Mistakenly Unpatches Vulnerability in iOS 12.4, Lets Hackers Release Jailbreak for Up-to-Date iPhone Models: Report

Security researchers have already exploited the vulnerability in iOS 12.4 and released a public "jailbreak" on open-sourced software development platform Github.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Live Images Leak, Triple Rear Cameras and Gradient Panel Tipped

Redmi Note 8 Pro has been leaked in photos and they reveal that the phone will have triple rear cameras placed differently this time around.

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Mi A3 Price in India Spotted on Amazon Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

Mi A3 price in India will start at Rs. 14,998 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option will carry a price tag of Rs. 17,498, according to a listing on Amazon.in.

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Huawei Ban: US to Ease Sanctions for Another 90 Days

The Chinese company says the decision “won't have a substantial impact on Huawei's business”.

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Chandrayaan-2 Successfully Inserted Into Lunar Orbit: ISRO

Chandrayaan-2 has been successfully placed into lunar orbit, ISRO said on Tuesday.

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Facebook, Twitter Target Fake Accounts Undermining Hong Kong Protests

Twitter and Facebook said on Monday they had dismantled a state-backed social media campaign originating in mainland China that sought to undermine protests in Hong Kong.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ India Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 are already up for pre-orders in India, and will go on sale beginning August 23.

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Realme 3i to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Check Price, Offers, Specifications

The Realme 3i will go on sale in India today via Flipkart and the company’s official website starting at Rs. 7,999, with some sale offers in tow.

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Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro India Launch Today: How to Live Stream, Expected Price, Specifications, and More

The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro launch event in India is set to begin at 12.30pm IST, and the company should reveal all details including pricing and availability of the two phones as well.

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Sunday, 18 August 2019

The Quantum Revolution Is Coming, and Chinese Scientists Are at the Forefront

Beijing is pouring billions into research and development and is offering Chinese scientists big perks to return home from Western labs.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 512GB Variant Price in India Revealed, Galaxy Note Series Pre-Orders Now Offer Galaxy Buds at Rs. 4,999

Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ are up for pre-orders via select retail outlets as well as online retailers like Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Samsung Online Store, and Tata Cliq.

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Trump Does Not Want the US to Do Business With Huawei

Donald Trump on Sunday said he did not want the United States to do business with Huawei even as the administration weighs whether to extend a grace period for the company.

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Ikea Officially Open for Online Orders in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane

Mumbai residents can now order online from Ikea, with the Swedish furniture giant officially kicking off operations for India’s financial capital on Monday. Ikea’s online deliveries will cover the greater Mumbai region, including the cities of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane.

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Tim Cook Warns Trump China Tariffs Help Samsung Over Apple

Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook about the impact of US tariffs on Chinese imports as well as competition from South Korean company Samsung Electronics.

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YouTube Originals Free to Watch Starting September 24

YouTube has announced content released after September 24 will be available to non-YouTube Premium subscribers as well.

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Zomato's Deepinder Goyal Responds to Restaurant 'Logout' Protests Over Deep Discounting Practices

Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal, and Dineout CEO Ankit Mehrotra have responded to the Logout movement by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).

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Huawei to Unveil Its Own Mapping Service 'Map Kit': Report

The Map Kit would offer real-time traffic conditions and lane change recognition features, the Verge on Saturday quoted a Huawei executive.

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Google Removes 85 Apps From Play Store Over Adware: Trend Micro

Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware hiding inside.

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Router Guest Networks Prone to Hacking: Researchers

A study by Israel-based Ben-Gurion University (BGU) indicates that routers from well-known manufacturers are vulnerable to cross-router data leaks through a malicious attack.

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LG SM9000 NanoCell 65-inch 4K HDR Smart TV Review

LG’s recent TV launches in India includes the premium SM9000, which is available in two sizes — 55-inch and 65-inch. We review the 65-inch variant of this high-end LED TV range.

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Captures Two Galaxies Interacting, Distorting

Hubble Space Telescope by NASA has captured a galactic duo dubbed "UGC 2369" that highlights a mutual gravitational attraction between two galaxies.

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Jio Fiber Launch: Hathway Broadband Responds With 100Mbps Plan at Rs. 699 a Month, 'Play Box' Device Now Offers Free Subscriptions Worth Rs. 2,500

Hathway, in a quick response to Jio Fiber commercial launch, has launched its broadband services in Kolkata and is offering a 100Mbps plan at an effective monthly charge of Rs. 649.

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Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M41 Key Specifications Surface, Expected to Debut in 2020

Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, and Galaxy M41 processor and camera details have been leaked on Twitter. The new lineup is expected to debut as an upgrade of what was launched earlier this year.

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iPhone 11 OLED Displays Said to Be the Same as Samsung Galaxy S10's

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 are the three models Apple is expected to launch this year.

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Redmi 8 Specifications, Renders Spotted on TENAA, 5,000mAh Battery Tipped

Redmi 8, which will be the successor to Xiaomi's Redmi 7, has appeared on TENAA with model number M1908C3IC. Its key specifications suggest a 6.2-inch HD+ display and an oct-core SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM.

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Google's Password Checkup Extension May Soon Be Built Into Chrome

Google's Password Checkup extension appears set to soon become a default feature of the Google Chrome browser.

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Motorola One Action With Triple Rear Cameras, 21:9 CinemaVision Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola One Action price in the European market is set at EUR 259 (roughly Rs. 20,400), while its India price is expected to be announced on August 23.

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Twitter Tests Removing Spam, Abuse From Your Direct Message Inbox

"Unwanted messages aren't fun. So we're testing a filter in your DM requests to keep those out of sight, out of mind," Twitter Support posted on Friday.

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Trump Reveals Dinner Date With Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday

"Having dinner tonight with Tim Cook of Apple. They will be spending vast sums of money in the US. Great!" Trump said in a tweet.

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Gmail Enterprise Users in India Hit by Outage, Services Restored Soon After

Some Gmail Enterprise users in India faced problems while refreshing, sending, and receiving emails.

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Vivo S1, Vivo Z1 Pro Show Signs That Vivo’s Evolving?

Vivo S1 price in India starts at Rs. 17,990, and Vivo Z1 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,990. Gadgets 360 Podcast NDTV Gadgets Podcast

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Lenovo Yoga S940 Review

Lenovo's latest ultraportable, the Yoga S940, combines style and convenience in a highly customisable package.

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Terrorists Turn to Bitcoin for Funding, and They’re Learning Fast


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Jio Fiber Plans, Realme 5 Pro Price in India, Mi A3 Launch Date, Vivo S1 Sale, and More Tech News This Week

Jio Fiber plans, price, and welcome offer details were announced this week at the Reliance Industries AGM. Realme 5 Pro reveal, Vivo S1 went on sale, and Mi A3 set to launch in India.

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Saturday, 17 August 2019

Sacred Games Season 2: The Biggest Talking Points and Season 3 Concerns

Sacred Games 2 is now available for viewing and download on Netflix, so we dig into the good and the bad of the Indian series’ return, including the character arcs of Sartaj (Saif Ali Khan) and Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), and what a potential season 3 will look like. Spoilers ahead.

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Oppo Reno 2 Leak Details Resolution of Quad Rear Cameras, Leaked Image Gives First Glimpse of the Phone

A new leak suggests that the Oppo Reno 2 will come equipped with a 48-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel super wide angle lens.

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Honor 10 Lite Receiving EMUI 9.1 Update in India, Brings EROFS File System, GPU Turbo 3.0, More

Honor 10 Lite users in China got the update last month, and now Indian users are receiving the update.

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Need for Speed Heat Gameplay Trailer to Debut at Gamescom’s Opening Night Next Week

EA has revealed that the gameplay trailer of Need for Speed Heat will be revealed on the opening night of Gamescom event next week.

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Flipkart Brings Videos Section to Its Android App, Launches 'Ideas' to Help Customers Pick Suitable Products Easily

Flipkart Videos was announced last week as the company's answer to Amazon Prime Video and Netflix by offering free, ad-supported content to all its 160 million customers.

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Socratic by Google App for Students Launched on iOS, Offers AI-Powered Learning, Subject Guides, More

The new Socratic by Google app now let’s students take a photo of a question, and find answers on the web through relevant and credible resources.

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Samsung Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 Get Discounts, Offers in India via Amazon and Samsung Online Store

Samsung Galaxy M30 price in India has been discounted at as low as Rs. 13,990, while the Galaxy M20 discounted price starts at Rs. 9,990.

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Huawei Lambasted by China's Online Users for Taiwan Listing

China's online users turned their patriotic wrath Wednesday on major domestic phone maker Huawei for not toeing Beijing's line when referring to Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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TRAI Seeks Relook at Caps on Channel Discounts

TRAI has issued a consultation paper to re-look at imposing restrictions on discounts offered by broadcasters on channel bouquets.

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Chrome OS 76 Now Rolling Out With Improved Media Playback, Updated Camera App

Google is rolling out a major Chrome OS update - Chrome OS 76 - for the month of August.

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Facebook CEO's Voice Recordings Testimony Doubted by US Senator, While Irish Regulator Opens Probe

Ireland's Data Protection Commission said on Wednesday it sought information on how Facebook handled data during the manual transcription of users' audio recordings.

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Lenovo Warns of Price Hikes to Absorb US Tariffs

Lenovo Group, the world's largest PC maker, warned it will have to raise product prices if US tariffs increase, sending its shares tumbling 6.5 percent to two-month lows.

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Instagram Adds Tool for Users to Flag False Information

Instagram is adding an option for users to report posts they think are false, the company announced on Thursday, as the Facebook-owned photo-sharing site tries to stem misinformation and other abuses on its platform.

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How to File Income Tax Returns aka ITR Online in India

ITR aka income tax returns can be easily filed online for free in India. Here’s how you can do that.

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Boult Audio Bassbar A4 Review

Boult Audio’s latest product is the convertible Bassbar A4, which can be used as a soundbar or as a two-channel tower speaker setup. It’s also very affordable, at Rs. 3,999

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Vivo S1 vs Realme X: The Next Big Sub-Rs. 20,000 Smartphone Showdown

Vivo S1 and Realme X variants on comparison here are priced nearly exactly the same in India, at Rs. 19,990 and Rs. 19,999 respectively.

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Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro Spotted on TENAA and Bluetooth SIG

Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro with model numbers TAS-AL00 and LIO-AL00 have now received Bluetooth SIG and TENAA certifications both.

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Indian PC Market Grows 49.2 Percent in Q2, Lenovo Leads: IDC

The traditional PC market in India (desktop, notebook and workstation) shipped 3.4 million units in Q2 2019, IDC reports.

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Zomato's Deepinder Goyal Responds to Restaurant 'Logout' Protests Over Deep Discounting Practices

Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal, and Dineout CEO Ankit Mehrotra have responded to the Logout movement by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).

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Huawei to Unveil Its Own Mapping Service 'Map Kit': Report

The Map Kit would offer real-time traffic conditions and lane change recognition features, the Verge on Saturday quoted a Huawei executive.

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Google Removes 85 Apps From Play Store Over Adware: Trend Micro

Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware hiding inside.

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Router Guest Networks Prone to Hacking: Researchers

A study by Israel-based Ben-Gurion University (BGU) indicates that routers from well-known manufacturers are vulnerable to cross-router data leaks through a malicious attack.

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LG SM9000 NanoCell 65-inch 4K HDR Smart TV Review

LG’s recent TV launches in India includes the premium SM9000, which is available in two sizes — 55-inch and 65-inch. We review the 65-inch variant of this high-end LED TV range.

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Silicon Valley Season 6 Release Date Set for October 27, HBO Shares Teaser Trailer

HBO released the 1-minute 42-second teaser trailer and announced the launch date of Silicon Valley season 6 in the same tweet.

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Realme 5 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, Show Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB of RAM

Realme 5 Pro is set to launch alongside the Realme 5 in India on August 20, but ahead of its formal launch, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench with model number RMX1971.

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Captures Two Galaxies Interacting, Distorting

Hubble Space Telescope by NASA has captured a galactic duo dubbed "UGC 2369" that highlights a mutual gravitational attraction between two galaxies.

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Jio Fiber Launch: Hathway Broadband Responds With 100Mbps Plan at Rs. 699 a Month, 'Play Box' Device Now Offers Free Subscriptions Worth Rs. 2,500

Hathway, in a quick response to Jio Fiber commercial launch, has launched its broadband services in Kolkata and is offering a 100Mbps plan at an effective monthly charge of Rs. 649.

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Jio Fiber Launch: Hathway Broadband Responds With 100Mbps Plan at Rs. 699 a Month, 'Play Box' Device Now Offers Free Subscriptions Worth Rs. 2,500

Hathway, in a quick response to Jio Fiber commercial launch, has launched its broadband services in Kolkata and is offering a 100Mbps plan at an effective monthly charge of Rs. 649.

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Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M41 Key Specifications Surface, Expected to Debut in 2020

Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, and Galaxy M41 processor and camera details have been leaked on Twitter. The new lineup is expected to debut as an upgrade of what was launched earlier this year.

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iPhone 11 OLED Displays Said to Be the Same as Samsung Galaxy S10's

Apple expected to launch three iPhone models this year - iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11.

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Redmi 8 Specifications, Renders Spotted on TENAA, 5,000mAh Battery Tipped

Redmi 8, which will be the successor to Xiaomi's Redmi 7, has appeared on TENAA with model number M1908C3IC. Its key specifications suggest a 6.2-inch HD+ display and an oct-core SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM.

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Google's Password Checkup Extension May Soon Be Built Into Chrome

Google's Password Checkup extension appears set to soon become a default feature of the Google Chrome browser.

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Friday, 16 August 2019

Motorola One Action With Triple Rear Cameras, 21:9 CinemaVision Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola One Action price in the European market is set at EUR 259 (roughly Rs. 20,400), while its India price is expected to be announced on August 23.

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Twitter Tests Removing Spam, Abuse From Your Direct Message Inbox

"Unwanted messages aren't fun. So we're testing a filter in your DM requests to keep those out of sight, out of mind," Twitter Support posted on Friday.

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Trump Reveals Dinner Date With Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday

"Having dinner tonight with Tim Cook of Apple. They will be spending vast sums of money in the US. Great!" Trump said in a tweet.

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Gmail Enterprise Users in India Hit by Outage, Services Restored Soon After

Some Gmail Enterprise users in India faced problems while refreshing, sending, and receiving emails.

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Thursday, 15 August 2019

2019 iPhone Models Tipped to Release Simultaneously Following Launch Next Month: Report

As per a new report, Apple will release three upcoming iPhone models simultaneously following the launch next month.

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Launch Sees It Quietly Delete Ads Mocking Apple for Removing the Headphone Jack

Samsung has removed old adverts from the Internet where it mocked Apple for removing the headphone jack.

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Backend Vulnerabilities Found in Top 5,000 Free Android Apps: Report

Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and The Ohio State University studied only applications in the Google Play Store.

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Google Begins Rollout of Local Fingerprint, PIN-Based Authentication for Web Services on Android Phones

Google has begun rolling out the password-free login service for its web services that employ the FIDO2 and WebAuthn APIs to use the fingerprint sensor or PIN as a log-in medium.

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Chandrayaan-2 to Leave Earth Orbit Tomorrow After Trans Lunar Insertion

ISRO has said it will carry out the manoeuvre called Trans Lunar Insertion (TLI) between 3:00am and 04:00am IST.

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HTC to Launch New Smartphone in India on August 14, Flipkart Reveals

Flipkart's mobile app has released a dedicated section that confirms the HTC smartphone launch in India.

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Fortnite Star Ninja Left Twitch. Then It Recommended Porn to His Followers.

Blevin's Twitch account had been dormant after he announced earlier this month that he was leaving Twitch for Microsoft's rival streaming platform, Mixer.

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Jio Fiber to Expand Broadband Market, Will Help Airtel: Fitch

Jio Fiber will expand the market and increase the scope for all operators to grow, including Airtel, since the home broadband penetration in India is well below 10 percent, according to analysts.

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LG G7 ThinQ Android Pie Update Starts Rolling Out in India

LG G7 ThinQ Android Pie rollout has been reported by multiple users on social media.

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NASA Mission Picks 4 Sites for Asteroid Bennu Sample Return

Since its arrival in December 2018, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has mapped the entire asteroid.

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Indian Smartphone Market Sees Record Shipments in Q2, Vivo and Realme Show Strong Growth: IDC

The India smartphone market saw its highest-ever shipment of 36.9 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, IDC reports.

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Setting Up an Audiophile Kit on a (Relatively) Tight Budget

While headphones are the core of any setup, there’s a lot more that goes into it. Let's set up your first proper listening kit.

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iPhone Lightning Cable Transformed Into Hacking Tool Using an Implant: Report

Security researcher who uses pseudonym MG has tweaked Apple's lightning cable using a Wi-Fi enabled implant to hijack the connected computer.

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Mystery Motorola Phone Leaked in Photos, May Be Moto G8

Tipster @Evleaks has leaked two photos of an upcoming Motorola phone, and he is unsure of what this phone is going to be called.

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Coolpad Cool 3 Plus Review

Coolpad Cool 3 Plus is a budget phone featuring a dewdrop notch and fingerprint sensor, which comes in striking colours. Is that enough to help it stand out against the Redmi 7A and Realme C2? We find out.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Display Awarded A+ Rating by DisplayMate, Sets 13 Quality Records in Review

The Galaxy Note 10+ has been bestowed with the A+ grade by DisplayMate, with the phone setting 13 records in the review process.

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Ola Acquires Bengaluru-Based AI Startup Pikup.ai, for an Undisclosed Sum

Ola on Tuesday announced the acquisition of 'Pikup.ai', an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up based out of Bangalore, for an undisclosed sum.

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Security Researcher Discovers That DSLR Cameras Are Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks: Report

Researcher at Check Point Research managed to install a ransomer on a Canon EOS 80D DSLR, as a proof of concept that digital cameras are vulnerable to attacks too.

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The Crown Season 3 to Release on Netflix on November 17, Starring Oscar Winner Olivia Colman

The third season of the crown now has a release date, and will drop on Netflix in November this year

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WhatsApp Brings Fingerprint Lock Feature to Android With Latest Beta

WhatsApp has released a new beta version for Android users, and it brings the fingerprint lock feature with a few improvements.

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Tata Sky Replaces Flexi Annual Plan With 'Cashback Offer', Provides Temporary Account Suspension Feature

Tata Sky is offering a month's balance as cashback on recharging for 12 months through the new 'Cashback Offer'.

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OnePlus TV Launch Date Tipped for September 26, Lineup May Have Both LCD and OLED Models

OnePlus TV is expected to come in multiple variants with LCD and OLED models ranging from 43 inches to 75 inches.

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The Morning Show Trailer: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell Offer a Voice-Only Peek at Apple TV+ Series

Apple has released the first teaser trailer for The Morning Show, the news drama starring the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell in the lead.

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Alibaba’s Strong Results Suggest Chinese Consumers Are Still Spending


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How to File Income Tax Returns aka ITR Online in India

ITR aka income tax returns can be easily filed online for free in India. Here’s how you can do that.

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Boult Audio Bassbar A4 Review

Boult Audio’s latest product is the convertible Bassbar A4, which can be used as a soundbar or as a two-channel tower speaker setup. It’s also very affordable, at Rs. 3,999

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Vivo S1 vs Realme X: The Next Big Sub-Rs. 20,000 Smartphone Showdown

Vivo S1 and Realme X variants on comparison here are priced nearly exactly the same in India, at Rs. 19,990 and Rs. 19,999 respectively.

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I Shared My Phone Number. I Learned I Shouldn’t Have.


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Sacred Games 2 Wraps Up the Book, Creators Coy on the Netflix Show’s Future

Sacred Games writer Varun Grover on finishing the book in season 2, making changes, and trying to be more philosophical. Directors Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan reflect on the direction of Sacred Games 2.

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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino Movie Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, Out Now in India

Leonardo DiCaprio. Brad Pitt. Margot Robbie. They are part of the star-studded cast of Quentin Tarantino’s latest movie, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, which is out now in cinemas across India.

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Accused Capital One Hacker Had Stolen Data From Other Targets, Officials Say


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Sacred Games 2 Release Time Brought Forward by Over 12 Hours

Netflix has announced a new release time for Sacred Games 2: 12am IST on August 15. That brings the Indian series’ release forward by over 12 hours, which was initially set to drop 12am PDT, as is standard for all Netflix content.

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The Rise of the Virtual Restaurant


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Samsung Galaxy M10s, Galaxy A50s Spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance, Tipping Imminent Launch

Samsung Galaxy M10s and Samsung Galaxy A50s have now been spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance revealing key specifications.

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EMUI 10 Beta to Reach Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Other Mate 20-Series Phones in Late September: Report

EMUI 10 beta release for the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X, and Mate 20 RS Porsche Design is reportedly set to debut in September.

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NASA Descends on Icelandic Lava Field to Prepare for Mars

To prepare for the next mission to Mars in 2020, NASA has taken to the lava fields of Iceland to get its new robotic space explorer ready for the job.

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Nintendo Switch to Get a Wireless SNES Controller With 525mAh Battery, US FCC Filing Tips

A recent US FCC filing from Nintendo suggests the company is planning to launch a wireless SNES controller for the Nintendo Switch.

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Huawei P30, P30 Pro EMUI 9.1.0.193 Update Adds Super Night Mode Support for Front Camera, More: Report

Huawei has begun the rollout of EMUI 9.1.0.193 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, which brings Super Night Mode support for selfies.

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Microsoft Halts Development of Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Pack Update

Microsoft has halted development of an ambitious update to Minecraft, throwing in the towel after concluding it was technically too complicated.

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Redmi K20 Pro to Launch as Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro in Europe on August 20: Expected Price, Specifications, More

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Mi 9T Pro on the official Netherlands Facebook page, and the post says that the phone will launch in the Benelux markets on August 20.

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Amazon Launches Automated Messaging Assistant in Hindi to Ease Shopping

Amazon is using customer service-tuned artificial intelligence platform along with machine learning and natural language processing capabilities to power the Automated Messaging Assistant with Hindi support.

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Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ India Launch Event Set for August 20: How to Watch Live Stream, Price in India, Availability, More

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series launch event in India will begin at 12pm IST and will be held at Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru.

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HTC Wildfire X With Triple Rear Cameras, Octa-Core SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

HTC Wildfire X price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option. The phone will go on sale in the country starting August 22.

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Apex Legends Iron Crown Collection Event Kicks Off With Limited Time Solos Battle Royale Mode, Special Iron Crown Collection Pack

Apex Legends’ Iron Crown Collection Event has kicked off with a new battle royale mode called Solos, alongside a new currency and item packs.

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Motorola One Zoom Leak Suggest It Won’t Be an Android One Phone

Motorola One Zoom is now leaked in renders and comes in two colour options – Black and Purple.

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OnePlus TV Official Name, Logo Revealed Ahead of Formal Launch

OnePlus TV is speculated to launch formally on September 26, but ahead of its official debut, the company has revealed its name and logo.

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Snap Spectacles 3 Unveiled, Can Capture 3D Images

Snap on Tuesday unveiled new-generation Spectacles sunglasses that can take 3D pictures to share on its Snapchat messaging service known for ephemeral posts.

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Vivo S1 Review

The Vivo S1 has a catchy design and a new MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, but is that enough to beat the competition? We review to find out.

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Amazon Said to Near Deal for Up to 10 Percent of India's Second Largest Retailer, Future Retail

Amazon.com is in late-stage talks to acquire as much as 10 percent of India's Future Retail, people familiar with the negotiations said.

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Facebook Confirms It Paid Contractors to Transcribe User Audio Files

Facebook confirmed that it had been transcribing users’ audio and said it will no longer do so, following scrutiny into other companies.

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Apple AirPods, HomePod, Watch Will Not Escape Trump's China Tariffs

The administration said on Tuesday that some major items, such as laptops and cellphones, including Apple's MacBook and iPhone products, will not face tariffs until December 15.

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Chandrayaan-2 Successfully Enters Lunar Transfer Trajectory: ISRO

ISRO said the final orbit raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-2 was successfully carried out at 2:21am by firing the spacecraft's motors for 1,203 seconds.

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Realme 3i to Go on Sale in India Today at 12pm IST via Flipkart, Realme: Price, Specifications, Sale Offers

The Realme 3i is priced in India starting from Rs. 7,999 for its 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, while the top 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 9,999.

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Vivo S1 to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Amazon, Vivo E-Store Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Vivo S1 was launched earlier this month and was made available offline. Now, the 4GB RAM variant will be made available online as well.

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Mystery Motorola Phone Leaked in Photos, May Be Moto G8

Tipster @Evleaks has leaked two photos of an upcoming Motorola phone, and he is unsure of what this phone is going to be called.

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Coolpad Cool 3 Plus Review

Coolpad Cool 3 Plus is a budget phone featuring a dewdrop notch and fingerprint sensor, which comes in striking colours. Is that enough to help it stand out against the Redmi 7A and Realme C2? We find out.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Display Awarded A+ Rating by DisplayMate, Sets 13 Quality Records in Review

The Galaxy Note 10+ has been bestowed with the A+ grade by DisplayMate, with the phone setting 13 records in the review process.

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Ola Acquires Bengaluru-Based AI Startup Pikup.ai, for an Undisclosed Sum

Ola on Tuesday announced the acquisition of 'Pikup.ai', an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up based out of Bangalore, for an undisclosed sum.

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Security Researcher Discovers That DSLR Cameras Are Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks: Report

Researcher at Check Point Research managed to install a ransomer on a Canon EOS 80D DSLR, as a proof of concept that digital cameras are vulnerable to attacks too.

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The Crown Season 3 to Release on Netflix on November 17, Starring Oscar Winner Olivia Colman

The third season of the crown now has a release date, and will drop on Netflix in November this year

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WhatsApp Brings Fingerprint Lock Feature to Android With Latest Beta

WhatsApp has released a new beta version for Android users, and it brings the fingerprint lock feature with a few improvements.

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Tata Sky Replaces Flexi Annual Plan With 'Cashback Offer', Provides Temporary Account Suspension Feature

Tata Sky is offering a month's balance as cashback on recharging for 12 months through the new 'Cashback Offer'.

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OnePlus TV Launch Date Tipped for September 26, Lineup May Have Both LCD and OLED Models

OnePlus TV is expected to come in multiple variants with LCD and OLED models ranging from 43 inches to 75 inches.

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Sturgeon Moon 2019 to Rise This Week: Time of Peak, Significance, More

The August Full Moon 2019 comes just after the Perseids meteor shower, which will peak on August 11 to August 13. Sturgeon Moon 2019, Full Moon, Full Moon 2019, August Full Moon 2019

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Mi A3 India Launch Date Set for August 21, Xiaomi Confirms

Mi A3 launch date in India is set for August 21, Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain announced on social media. The phone debuted in Spin last month with a starting price of EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 19,900).

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The Morning Show Trailer: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell Offer a Voice-Only Peek at Apple TV+ Series

Apple has released the first teaser trailer for The Morning Show, the news drama starring the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell in the lead.

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Jio GigaFiber Plans, Pricing, Launch Date: All You Need to Know

Jio GigaFiber commercial launch and its plans are amongst the major announcements from RIL's 42nd AGM.

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Facebook Not to Buy Houseparty Over Antitrust Concerns: Report

Talks reportedly ended after Facebook realised that acquiring another big social networking player will invite anti-trust probe risk from the US FTC.

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LG Dual Screen Phone Launch Teased for IFA 2019 Again, V60 ThinQ Expected

LG Electronics on Monday unveiled a teaser video of the second 5G phone with a detachable dual screen, which is set to make its global debut next month.

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Monday, 12 August 2019

Realme 5 Pro India Launch Set for August 20, Quad Camera Setup to Include 48-Megapixel Main Camera

The company confirmed that the quad camera setup at the back of the Realme 5 Pro will include a 48-megapixel sensor, and it will be placed vertically one below the other.

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Vivo Freedom Carnival Sale Offers Deals on Vivo Z1 Pro, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo V15, and Other Vivo Smartphones

Vivo has kicked off its Independence Day special sale titled Freedom Carnival sale. The three-day sale will offer discounts on popular Vivo smartphones along with bundled offers and flash sales.

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PVR Cinemas, INOX Respond to Jio’s ‘First-Day-First-Show’ Initiative

Less than a day since Reliance Jio’s “First-Day-First-Show” announcement, India’s cinema chains in PVR Cinemas, and INOX have responded to Jio’s strategy that represents a threat to their business model, stressing the value of theatrical experience to filmmakers, industry, and audiences.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G Claims Top in DxOMark Camera Review, Also Reigns Supreme in Selfie Rankings

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G has been awarded the highest-ever DxOMark score of 113 points, and has been crowned the champion of selfies as well.

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Mi Super Sale Offers Price Cuts on Redmi Note 7S, Redmi 7, Redmi Y3, Mi A2, More

The Mi Super Sale is offering up to Rs. 8,000 off on many smartphones, and up to additional Rs. 2,000 off with Mi Exchange on select smartphones.

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Verizon to Sell Tumblr to WordPress Owner

Verizon is selling Tumblr, a darling of early social media, to the owner of blogging platform WordPress.

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Jio-Microsoft Cloud Tie-Up Poses Threat to Amazon, Google in India

The Reliance Jio-Microsoft partnership poses a direct challenge to rival cloud services providers such as Amazon and Google.

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Realme 3i to Go on Sale in India Today: Check Price, Offers, Specifications

Realme 3i will go on sale in India today via Flipkart and the Realme India website.

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Sunday, 11 August 2019

Snapchat Bets on Localisation, Opens Office in Mumbai to Expand India Base

Snapchat has opened its office in Mumbai and is set to hire a team as well as bring on board a large number of local content creators and partners to grow its presence in India.

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Tesla Model 3 Catches Fire After Hitting Tow Truck in Moscow

A Tesla Model 3 electric car caught fire after crashing into a parked tow truck on a Moscow motorway late on Saturday, with the Tesla driver saying he had failed to see the vehicle with which he collided.

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Jio Phone 3 Reveal, Jio GigaFiber Commercial Launch in India Expected Today: Live Updates From Reliance AGM

RIL AGM on August 12 is expected to reveal Jio GigaFiber commercial rollout plans and Jio Phone 3 launch date.

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Sacred Games 2 Cast and Crew on What’s New With the Netflix Series

Sacred Games’ Anurag Kashyap, Kalki Koechlin, Vikramaditya Motwane, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Varun Grover talk to Gadgets 360 about what’s new on season 2.

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Russian Media Agency Complains YouTube Facilitates Protests

Russia's media oversight agency said Sunday that it wanted Google to stop YouTube users from posting information about unsanctioned political protests.

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Fiio BTA10 Turns Your Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones Into a Wireless Headset

If you have a beloved pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones lying around, this nifty gadget will effortlessly make it wireless.

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Jio Phone 3, Jio GigaFiber Launch Plans Expected to Be Revealed Today at Reliance AGM: How to Watch Live Stream

The 42nd Reliance Industries AGM starts at 11am IST. It will be live streamed on YouTube via the Flame of Truth and Jio channels.

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Nokia 7.2 Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of Rumoured IFA 2019 Launch

Nokia 7.2 has been spotted on benchmarking site Geekbench, revealing key specifications, and it managed to achieve a single-core score of 1604 and a multi-core score of 5821.

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Best Fitness Bands If You Are on a Tight Budget

Looking for a fitness band on a tight budget? Here are the best budget fitness bands in India right now.

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Realme X 256GB Storage Variant Spotted on TENAA, May Launch Soon

The Realme X TENAA listing has been updated to include the 256GB storage option, indicating that the phone will be available in this new configuration soon.

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Honor Vision, Honor Vision Pro With HarmonyOS, 55-Inch 4K UHD Display Launched

Honor Vision, Honor Vision Pro are now up for pre-order in China, and have been priced at CNY 3,799 and CNY 4,799, respectively.

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Telegram Update Adds Ability to Send Silent Messages, Animated Emojis, More

Telegram has rolled out updates that bring the ability to send silent messages and animated emojis for the users.

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Flipkart and Amazon Independence Day Sales: The Best Offers on Mobile Phones

Flipkart and Amazon are in the middle of their Independence Day (August 15) special sales right now. Both the popular online marketplaces are offering hundreds of deals. We've picked out the best offers available on mobile phones right now.

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Samsung Galaxy M10s May Have Just Surfaced on Geekbench With Exynos 7885 SoC, 3GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy M10s will feature Exynos 7885 SoC, paired with 3GB RAM, and Android Pie, a Geekbench listed has tipped.

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YouTube Stars Keep Making Money Even After Breaking the Rules

Eleven current and past moderators, who have worked on the front lines of content decisions, believe that popular creators often get special treatment in the form of looser interpretations of YouTube's guidelines.

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Redmi 6, Redmi 6A Start Receiving Android Pie-Based MIUI 10 Update in India, Users Report

Redmi 6 users are now receiving the MIUI 10.4.1.0.PCGMIXM update, whereas the Redmi 6A users are getting the MIUI 10.4.1.0.PCBMIXM update.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Start Receiving New OxygenOS Updates With Fnatic Gaming Mode, August Security Patch, and More

OnePlus 6T users are receiving the OxygenOS 9.0.16 update, while the OnePlus 6 users are getting the OxygenOS 9.0.8 update. Both the updates are rolling out in a phased manner.

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Flipkart National Shopping Days Sale: Best Offers, Deals Available on the Last Day

Today is the last day of Flipkart's National Shopping Days sale. The sale will end in another 12 hours but you can still grab some great last-minute deals on popular mobile phones, laptops, LED TVs, speakers, and more.

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Vivo S1 First Impressions

Vivo S1 is the latest sub-Rs. 20,000 contender boasts of a distinctive look, but is that enough to take on popular smartphones from Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, and others?

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HarmonyOS: How Huawei Is Trying to Trade War-Proof Its Software

Huawei on Friday offered the first glimpse of an in-house software that may someday replace Google's Android, an important step toward reducing its reliance on American technology.

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Asteroid 2006 QQ23: Space Rock Bigger Than Empire State Building to Pass by Earth Today

A giant asteroid, known as 2006 QQ23, is moving towards Earth; however, it will sail past our planet today without causing any harm, NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has said.

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US Government Questions Tech Companies on Ways to Predict Shootings From Social Media

Top officials in the Trump administration expressed interest in tools that might anticipate mass shootings or predict attackers by scanning social media posts, photos and videos during a meeting Friday with tech giants including Facebook, Google and Twitter.

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Walmart to Pull Violent Video Game Signage From Stores Following US Shooting

Walmart said on Friday it has asked employees at its stores in the United States to take down signs and playable demos of violent video games but made no changes to its policy on selling firearms.

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Saturday, 10 August 2019

YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium 3-Month Free Trial Being Offered to Students

Google has offered a three-month free trial of YouTube Premium to students in the US.

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Helix Gusto, Helix Gusto HRM Fitness Bands With Up to 15 Days Battery Life Launched in India

The Helix Gusto is priced in India at Rs. 1,495 while the Hellix Gusto HRM with all the additional features comes with a price tag of Rs. 2,295.

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Oppo Plans to Double Smartphone Manufacturing in India by 2020

Oppo now plans to export its devices to South Asia, Middle East and Africa markets

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Amazon Adds Alexa Announcements Feature to Fire TV Devices, Native YouTube Rollout Now Complete

Amazon is bringing its Alexa announcements feature to the Fire TV. The intercom feature was earlier limited to Alexa-based devices except for the Fire TV. YouTube app's rollout is now complete.

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Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2 Launch Expected at HMD Global's First IFA Event on September 5

HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to announce the company’s presence at IFA 2019, with the event scheduled for September 5 at 4pm local time.

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India Isn’t Ready for 8K TVs Yet: Sony India MD Sunil Nayyar

Sony India MD Sunil Nayyar talks to Gadgets 360 about the scope for premium TVs in India, OLED technology, and more

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Facebook Loses Facial Recognition Appeal, Must Face Privacy Class Action

A federal appeals court has rejected Facebook effort to undo a class action lawsuit claiming that it illegally collected and stored biometric data.

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Apple Music for Artists Platform Now Available for All

The platform is intended to help artistes get insights about how their music is performing on a platform across the world.

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OnePlus 7T Pro Live Images Surface, Show Triple Rear Cameras

We’ve got another batch of live photos, which show an alleged OnePlus 7T Pro in an ugly black case.

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Black Shark 2 Review

Black Shark 2 combines top-of-the-line hardware with some useful gaming features and a sleek design, but is worth the steep asking price? We review to find out.

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Nubia Z20 With Dual Displays, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia Z20 price in China is set at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 35,200) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration, while its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 37,200) and the top-of-the-line 8GB RAM + 512GB storage option carries a price tag of CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 42,200).

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Vivo S1 vs Vivo V15 vs Vivo V15 Pro: What’s the Difference

In this article, we take a look at how the Vivo S1 is different from the Vivo 15 and Vivo V15 Pro smartphones and whether it might make sense for you to choose one over the other.

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Realme 64-Megapixel Camera Phone to Launch Before Diwali, 2 More Quad Camera Phones Confirmed

Realme said it will be launching quad-camera smartphones in Realme series, Realme Pro series, and Realme X series. Realme also announced that it will be launching its first 64-megapixel camera smartphone in India before Diwali.

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WhatsApp Spotted Developing a Boomerang Feature to Let Users Create Video Loops

WhatsApp for iPhone is said to bring the Boomerang feature first, though it would be available for Android users at a later stage as well.

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Apple Drops to Fourth in Global Smartphone Shipments, Samsung and Huawei Continue to Lead: IHS Markit

Premium pricing and customers holding on to their older iPhones could be the reason behind the drop in sales, according to analysts.

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Honor Band 5 Fitness Band With Heart Rate Monitor Launched in India at Rs. 2,599

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched a new smart band in India, called the Honor Band 5.

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Black Shark ‘Rookie Kit’ Gaming Controller Bundle Goes on Sale on Flipkart, Compatible With Redmi K20

Black Shark ‘Rookie Kit’ is now available on Flipkart and is also compatible with the Redmi K20.

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Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Project Approved by Delhi Cabinet

The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved free Wi-Fi hotspots across the national capital.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10+: What's the Difference?

In this article, we take look at how Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are different.

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Instagram Bans US Firm Hyp3r for Improper Data Collection

On detecting foul play, Instagram sent a cease-and-desist letter to Hyp3r.

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Angry Birds Maker Rovio's Profit Hit by Hatch Expansion

Rovio said profit was squeezed by Hatch Entertainment, a spin-off business that is developing 5G streaming access to mobile games.

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Apple Under Investigation for Unfair Competition in China Over Kaspersky Lab Complaint

Watchdog FAS said it was investigating why a new version of Kaspersky Lab's Safe Kids application had been declined by Apple.

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Mi TV Jio Cinema App Integration Announced by Xiaomi, TCL Makes Similar Announcement for Its Smart TVs

Xiaomi has taken to Twitter to announce that the Jio Cinema app is coming to Mi TVs, but hasn’t announced the exact time and rollout date as of yet.

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Nokia 7.2 Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of Rumoured IFA 2019 Launch

Nokia 7.2 has been spotted on benchmarking site Geekbench, revealing key specifications, and it managed to achieve a single-core score of 1604 and a multi-core score of 5821.

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Best Fitness Bands If You Are on a Tight Budget

Looking for a fitness band on a tight budget? Here are the best budget fitness bands in India right now.

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Realme X 256GB Storage Variant Spotted on TENAA, May Launch Soon

The Realme X TENAA listing has been updated to include the 256GB storage option, indicating that the phone will be available in this new configuration soon.

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Honor Vision, Honor Vision Pro With HarmonyOS, 55-Inch 4K UHD Display Launched

Honor Vision, Honor Vision Pro are now up for pre-order in China, and have been priced at CNY 3,799 and CNY 4,799, respectively.

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Telegram Update Adds Ability to Send Silent Messages, Animated Emojis, More

Telegram has rolled out updates that bring the ability to send silent messages and animated emojis for the users.

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Samsung Galaxy M10s May Have Just Surfaced on Geekbench With Exynos 7885 SoC, 3GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy M10s will feature Exynos 7885 SoC, paired with 3GB RAM, and Android Pie, a Geekbench listed has tipped.

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YouTube Stars Keep Making Money Even After Breaking the Rules

Eleven current and past moderators, who have worked on the front lines of content decisions, believe that popular creators often get special treatment in the form of looser interpretations of YouTube's guidelines.

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Redmi 6, Redmi 6A Start Receiving Android Pie-Based MIUI 10 Update in India, Users Report

Redmi 6 users are now receiving the MIUI 10.4.1.0.PCGMIXM update, whereas the Redmi 6A users are getting the MIUI 10.4.1.0.PCBMIXM update.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Start Receiving New OxygenOS Updates With Fnatic Gaming Mode, August Security Patch, and More

OnePlus 6T users are receiving the OxygenOS 9.0.16 update, while the OnePlus 6 users are getting the OxygenOS 9.0.8 update. Both the updates are rolling out in a phased manner.

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Friday, 9 August 2019

Flipkart National Shopping Days Sale: Best Offers, Deals Available on the Last Day

Today is the last day of Flipkart's National Shopping Days sale. The sale will end in another 12 hours but you can still grab some great last-minute deals on popular mobile phones, laptops, LED TVs, speakers, and more.

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Vivo S1 First Impressions

Vivo S1 is the latest sub-Rs. 20,000 contender boasts of a distinctive look, but is that enough to take on popular smartphones from Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, and others?

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HarmonyOS: How Huawei Is Trying to Trade War-Proof Its Software

Huawei on Friday offered the first glimpse of an in-house software that may someday replace Google's Android, an important step toward reducing its reliance on American technology.

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Asteroid 2006 QQ23: Space Rock Bigger Than Empire State Building to Pass by Earth Today

A giant asteroid, known as 2006 QQ23, is moving towards Earth; however, it will sail past our planet today without causing any harm, NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has said.

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US Government Questions Tech Companies on Ways to Predict Shootings From Social Media

Top officials in the Trump administration expressed interest in tools that might anticipate mass shootings or predict attackers by scanning social media posts, photos and videos during a meeting Friday with tech giants including Facebook, Google and Twitter.

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Walmart to Pull Violent Video Game Signage From Stores Following US Shooting

Walmart said on Friday it has asked employees at its stores in the United States to take down signs and playable demos of violent video games but made no changes to its policy on selling firearms.

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HP Chromebook x360 With 14-Inch Touchscreen Launched in India Starting at Rs. 44,990

HP on Friday introduced a new Chromebook model in India at a starting price of Rs. 44,990.

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Google Says Android Users Prefer Three-Button Navigation Over Gestures, Switch Back Option to Come With Android Q

Google details in its post that ‘users viewed the Android Q model as more one-handed and reachable, although buttons were still viewed as more ergonomic for more users.’

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Apple Locking Select iPhone Batteries to Discourage DIY, Third-Party Repair: Reports

Apple is reportedly locking down batteries with a software switch, and if users decide to replace the battery on their own, or through other means, an error message in battery health shows up.

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Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS to Rival Android, Says ‘Can Immediately Switch’ to It if Needed

Huawei unveiled its own operating system HarmonyOS on Friday, as it faces the threat of losing access to Android systems amid escalating US-China trade tensions.

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Huawei Unveils Harmony, Its Answer to Android, in Survival Bid


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Google Maps Gets New Reservation Tab, Updated Timeline Feature; Live View Rolling Out in Beta

Google Maps is releasing three new changes to its app, and it includes a new tab that shows upcoming flight and hotel bookings, and a new updated Timeline feature that lets you create customised lists to share with friends.

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BSNL Rs. 1,699 Prepaid Plan Validity Extended to 455 Days for Limited Period

BSNL has announced a new promotional offer for its Rs. 1,699 prepaid recharge plan. As a part of this offer, the BSNL subscribers recharging their prepaid account with Rs. 1,699 will get an extra validity of 90 days.

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Apple Supplier Japan Display Posts 10th Straight Quarterly Loss

Japan Display reported on Friday its tenth consecutive quarterly loss, hit by weak iPhone sales at its biggest client Apple.

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1More Piston Fit Wireless Earphones Launched in India at Rs. 3,999

The 1More Piston Fit wired earphones now get a wireless version, priced at Rs. 3,999

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Flipkart National Shopping Days Sale: Vivo Z1 Pro, Realme X, Redmi K20 Series Listed With Deals, Discounts

Flipkart National Shopping Days sale is now live for Plus members. The sale will go live for everyone else starting midnight, August 8. Flipkart's big sale includes hundreds of deals and we've picked out the best ones available right now.

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Flipkart and Amazon Independence Day Special Sales: The Best Offers on Mobile Phones

Flipkart and Amazon are in the middle of their Independence Day (August 15) special sales right now. Both the popular online marketplaces are offering hundreds of deals. We've picked out the best offers available on mobile phones right now.

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Facebook Offering 'Millions' to Publishers for News: Report

Facebook is reportedly in talks with news publishers to offer "millions of dollars" for the rights to publish their material on its site.

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Thursday, 8 August 2019

Tesla Owner Lawsuit Claims Software Update Fraudulently Cut Battery Capacity

A Tesla owner has filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle maker, claiming the company limited the battery range of older vehicles via a software update.

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Sacred Games Season 2: Can the Netflix Original Live Up to Its Billing as India’s Narcos?

Sacred Games was described as India’s Narcos last year. As it prepares for season 2, the Netflix show could do well to live up to its counterpart.

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Dropbox Reports Slowest Paid User Growth Since IPO

Dropbox's paid user growth has been slowing despite its try-to-buy freemium offer, causing investors to worry about its ability to convert free users into paying ones.

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Uber Loses $5 Billion, Misses Wall Street Targets Despite Easing Price War

Uber reported a record $5.2 billion loss and revenue that fell short of Wall Street targets on Thursday.

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Uber Loses $5 Billion, Misses Wall Street Targets Despite Easing Price War

Uber reported a record $5.2 billion loss and revenue that fell short of Wall Street targets on Thursday.

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Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Prequel Series Season 1 to Have 20 Episodes, Says Tom Shippey

Amazon Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings prequel series will have a total of 20 episodes in its first season, Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey — part of the creative team — has said in a new interview. He also revealed the restrictions they’re operating in, with the First and Third Ages “off-limits”.

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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...