Vivo S5 Launch on November 14, to Be Targeted at Style-Conscious Buyers

Vivo S5 will be launched on November 14, the company announced in a teaser earlier today. The smartphone will be a part of the company’s S-series that targets style-conscious buyers.

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George R.R. Martin Might Write House of the Dragon Episodes, but Not Before He Finishes The Winds of Winter

George R.R. Martin — the author behind A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, which served as the basis for Game of Thrones — has said that he might write a few episodes of the newly-confirmed prequel spin-off series, House of the Dragon, but not before he completes the long-delayed sixth book, “The Winds of Winter”.

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Motorola Razr 2019 Foldable Phone Leaked in Multiple Ahead of Launch

Motorola Razr 2019 foldable phone is seen to sport Red and Black finishes, and looks like an ordinary flip-phone when in folded position.

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NPCIL Admits Malware Attack on Computer in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL), a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, however, added that the plant systems were not affected.

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ShopClues Acquired by Singapore-Based Qoo10 in an All-Stock Deal

Qoo10 has acquired ShopClues in an all-stock deal. The merger was approved by board of directors and major shareholders of both companies.

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ShopClues Acquired by Singapore-Based Qoo10 in an All-Stock Deal

Qoo10 has acquired ShopClues in an all-stock deal. The merger was approved by board of directors and major shareholders of both companies.

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No Information on India Purchasing Israeli Spyware Pegasus, MHA Says in RTI Reply

Pegasus allegedly exploited WhatsApp's video calling system with installing the spyware via giving missed calls to snoop on 1,400 select users globally.

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iPhone 11 Launch Timing, Price Cuts Drive Apple's Uncertain China Rebound: Analysts

Apple managed to largely stem a fall in China revenue in the September quarter thanks to the release-timing of the iPhone 11, a cheaper variant, and a bit of good luck, but analysts said the company's good fortunes might be short-lived.

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The Witcher: Netflix Reveals Release Date in New Trailer for Henry Cavill Series

We now have a full-length trailer and release date — December 20 — for The Witcher, Netflix’s Henry Cavill-starrer live-action series adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's book series of the same name.

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Facebook Ad Targeting Accused of Abetting Bias in Lawsuit in the US

Facebook was sued on Thursday in a proposed class action accusing it of discriminating against older and female users by withholding advertising for financial services such as bank accounts, insurance, investments and loans.

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WhatsApp Hack: Government Officials Said to Be Targeted in at Least 20 Countries

Senior government officials in multiple US-allied countries were targeted earlier this year with hacking software that used WhatsApp to take over users' phones, according to people familiar with the messaging company's investigation.

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Steam Update Brings Redesigned Library Interface to Everyone, Remote Play Together Beta Now Open to All

Valve has rolled out a new update for Steam that brings a redesigned interface and opens the Remote Play Together beta for all players.

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Outlook Is Getting Split View, Do Not Disturb, and Other Useful Features on iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch

Microsoft has announced that it is adding several new, useful features to Outlook for iOS for users on iPhone, iPad, and Watch. The new features will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks.

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Redmi Note 8T Spotted on NCC, Listing Shows NFC and 18W Charging

Redmi Note 8T has allegedly received NCC certification, and that listing tips some specifications

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Mac Pro Gets US FCC Certification, Suggesting Imminent Release

Apple's new Mac Pro that was unveiled at WWDC 2019 in June has apparently received FCC certification. The FCC listing shows that the new machine carries "Assembled in China" label.

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PUBG Mobile Season 10 Leaks Tip New Gun, Emotes, Skins, and More

A trio of PUBG Mobile video leaks have emerged and they tip new gun, emotes, skins, and a lot more.

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Mi TV Series 5 to Pack Amlogic T972 SoC, MIUI For Watch Demoed on Xiaomi Watch

Mi TV Series 5 will be powered by Amlogic T972 chip, Xiaomi had revealed ahead of the Smart TV lineup’s official launch.

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Apple HomePod Users Get iOS 13.2.1 Supposedly to Address Bricking Issue

Apple HomePod users have started receiving iOS 13.2.1 update that is available for download through the Home app.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Sales Propel Company to Best Mobile Business Profit in Six Quarters

Samsung Electronics warned of a smaller mobile business profit on Thursday as its rival Apple gave a positive iPhone sales outlook, dampening hopes new models will help the world's largest smartphone vendor finally get back on a growth track.

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App Store Bug Removes 22 Million Ratings, Apple Acknowledges Error and Will Restore Them

A bug that stayed in the Apple App Store for a week erased more than 20 million ratings of popular apps such as Google, Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks and Hulu among others, says a media report.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro Receiving Stable MIUI 11 Update in India With October Security Patch: Reports

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has reportedly begun receiving the MIUI 11 update in India that also brings October Android security patch.

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WhatsApp Pay India Launch Soon: Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook is inching closer to launch much-anticipated WhatsApp Pay in India and will soon have a positive news to share, the company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said.

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Facebook a 'Megaphone for Hate' Against Indian Minorities

Facebook is failing to rein in a "tsunami" of hate posts inflaming ethnic tensions in India's Assam state, campaign group Avaaz said on Wednesday, with content about "criminals", "rapists", "terrorists" and "dogs" shared almost 100,000 times.

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1.3 Million Indian Credit, Debit Card Details Up for Sale on Dark Web

Nearly 1.3 million debit and credit card data of Indian banking customers that can fetch up to $130 million for cybercriminals are available on Dark Web for open sale.

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Airtel Discontinues Data Rollover Facility for Broadband, Prepaid Customers; Postpaid Users Can Still Avail It

Airtel broadband and prepaid customers can no longer avail the data rollover facility that was meant to carry forward the leftover data to the next billing or recharge cycle. However, Airtel postpaid users can still avail the offering.

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Here’s Why Game of Thrones Creators Quit Star Wars

New reports claim David Benioff and D.B. Weiss chose to walk away due to creative differences and not wanting to be part of another “toxic fandom”, while Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy wasn’t sure the duo could balance their multiple commitments.

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Redmi 7 Starts Receiving MIUI 11 Stable Update in India With October Security Patch

Xiaomi has started the rollout of MIUI 11 stable update for the Redmi 7 in India that also brings the October security patch.

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Apple Posts Record Quarterly Revenue in India as Mac Sales Rise

Apple revealed that it established new Q4 earnings record in India and several other markets, including the US, Brazil, and various South-East Asian countries. With the stellar Q4 showing, Apple seems to have had an overall decent year in India.

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Apple Posts Record Quarterly Revenue in India as Mac Sales Rise

Apple revealed that it established new Q4 earnings record in India and several other markets, including the US, Brazil, and various South-East Asian countries. With the stellar Q4 showing, Apple seems to have had an overall decent year in India.

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Twitter to Ban Political Ads in Apparent Swipe at Facebook

Twitter and rival Facebook face growing pressure to stop carrying ads that spread false information that could steer elections.

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Facebook Now Has 1.62 Billion Daily Users, 2.2 Billion Daily Users Across Services

Facebook reported 2.8 billion monthly users and 2.2 billion daily users across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp, both slightly higher than the prior quarter.

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Apple Tunes Out Trade War as New AirPods, Services Lift Holiday Outlook

The results mark the fourth straight quarter of year-over-year declining iPhone sales.

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Star Wars, Jack Ryan, Rick and Morty, and More: November 2019 TV Guide to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Disney+

Star Wars series The Mandalorian, Jack Ryan season 2, Rick and Morty season 4, The Crown season 3, Little Things season 3, and more — these are the biggest TV shows to look forward to in November 2019 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Disney+.

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Apple Beats Profit Forecasts Amid Growth in Services, Wearables

Chief executive Tim Cook said Apple saw its best-ever revenue gains for the fiscal fourth quarter period.

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Samsung Daily Content Discovery Platform Replaces Bixby Home, Rollout Begins Next Month

Samsung Daily’s core functionality will be the same, but it comes with interface improvements and more content like recipes, news, and games.

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Samsung Galaxy XCover FieldPro Rugged Phone With MIL-STD-810G Build, 4,500mAh Removable Battery Launched

Samsung has launched the Galaxy XCover FieldPro rugged phone boasting of a MIL-STD-810G build and a removable battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Ion With 10th Gen Intel Core Processor, QLED Display, Wireless PowerShare Launched

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion are the latest premium laptops to join Samsung’s portfolio. Samsung will offer both 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch screen size variants of both laptops.

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Sony PlayStation Vue Streaming Service to Shut Down in January, Company Cites Competition

Sony said on Tuesday it would shut down its cloud-based TV service PlayStation Vue in January, citing competition.

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Mi TV 4X 50 Review

Xiaomi’s latest range of TVs includes the Mi TV 4X 50, a 50-inch 4K HDR LED Smart TV. We review this model to find out how it performs.

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iPhone SE 2 to Launch in March, Enter Mass Production in January: Ming-Chi Kuo

Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that iPhone SE 2 is scheduled to go into mass production in January 2020 and be launch at the end of March.

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Redmi K20 Pro Starts Receiving MIUI 11 Stable Update in India, Users Report

Few users have taken to the forums to confirm the arrival of the Android 10-based MIUI 11 Stable ROM update on the Redmi K20 Pro in India.

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HBO Max Streaming Service to Launch in May 2020 at $14.99 per Month, AT&T Says

Some existing subscribers to HBO's cable channel or HBO Now will get free access to HBO Max, AT&T said.

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Apple Pay in EU Antitrust Spotlight as Regulators Seek Details

European Commission said it had information Apple may have restricted online payments for the purchase of goods and services made via merchant apps or websites, in breach of EU antitrust rules.

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Apple Pay in EU Antitrust Spotlight as Regulators Seek Details

European Commission said it had information Apple may have restricted online payments for the purchase of goods and services made via merchant apps or websites, in breach of EU antitrust rules.

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Government Said to Form Panel to Address Telecom Woes

India has formed a panel of bureaucrats to suggest ways to alleviate financial pressures on the telecoms sector, a ministry source said on Tuesday.

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Government Said to Form Panel to Address Telecom Woes

India has formed a panel of bureaucrats to suggest ways to alleviate financial pressures on the telecoms sector, a ministry source said on Tuesday.

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Mi CC9 Pro Official Render Shows Curved Display, Video Teaser Highlights Zooming Capabilities

Xiaomi has released a couple of Mi CC9 Pro teasers that showcase the phone’s curved display up close and its zooming capabilities in action.

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Apple Resumes Human Reviews of Siri Audio With iOS 13.2 Update

Apple is resuming the use of humans to review Siri commands and dictation with the latest iPhone software update.

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Amazon Drops Grocery Delivery Fee for Prime Members in the US as Competitors Close In

Amazon.com is eliminating its grocery delivery charge for Prime members in the US and making shopping easier by combining AmazonFresh and Whole Foods Market ordering on a single site, as it battles rival grocery sellers like Walmart and Kroger.

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House of the Dragon: Game of Thrones Prequel Announced With Straight-to-Series Order

HBO has announced a new Game of Thrones prequel called House of the Dragon, based on George R.R. Martin's 2018 book Fire & Blood, which is set 300 years prior to the events of the show and tells the history of House Targaryen.

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Vivo S5 Teaser Released, Confirms Imminent Arrival

Vivo has teased the arrival of the Vivo S5 via a video, confirming the name of the upcoming Vivo ‘S’ series phone.

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MakeMyTrip and Oyo Under Investigation by the Competition Commission of India

A complaint by Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India alleges agreements between Oyo and MakeMyTrip were restricting market access to hotel chains such as Fab Hotels and Treebo.

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Everything You Need to Know About BEE Star Labels Before Your Next Purchase

BEE star ratings determine how energy efficient your household appliances are. Here's everything you need to know about these ratings.

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Samsung Teases Foldable Flip Phone Design

Samsung has unveiled a new design for a smartphone that folds into a square, racing ahead in folding devices after it launched its first model in September.

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Boeing 737 Max Hearing: CEO Accused of Telling 'Half-Truths'

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg faced intense grilling by US lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday over what the company knew about its MCAS stall-prevention system linked to two deadly crashes.

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Game of Thrones Prequel Series, With Naomi Watts, Is Dead at HBO: Reports

The first Game of Thrones prequel is reportedly dead. Created by Jane Goldman and George R.R. Martin, and starring Naomi Watts in the lead, it had wrapped up filming on the pilot earlier this year, but HBO has decided to not move forward with it.

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WhatsApp Sues Israel's NSO for Allegedly Helping Spies Hack Phones Around the World

WhatsApp alleges that NSO helped government agencies deliver malicious software through seemingly harmless WhatsApp video calls, even if the targets never answered their phones.

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PUBG Mobile to Get Upgraded Anti-Cheat System That Targets Hackers Without Collateral Effects

PUBG Mobile's security team is working on an upgraded anti-cheat system to keep cheating behaviour in check.

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Nvidia Shield TV, Shield TV Pro Launched with 4K, Dolby Vision, Android TV

Nvidia has updated its Shield TV range with two new devices - the Shield TV and Shield TV Pro. Both are available now on Nvidia’s online store.

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Best Type C to Lightning Cables to Fast-Charge Your iPhone

Charge your iPhone faster by pairing these USB Type-C to Lightning cables with a USB-PD charger.

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TikTok Maker ByteDance Denies Reports It Is Planning Hong Kong Listing

ByteDance, whose globally popular app TikTok has raised US security concerns, on Tuesday denied reports that it was considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong in the first quarter of next year.

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Xiaomi Watch Design Revealed, to Feature Cellular, GPS, and NFC Connectivity

Xiaomi has offered the first glimpse of the device to the world. Sporting a design that seems inspired by Apple Watch, the Xiaomi Watch (Mi Watch?), or whatever the final branding of the smartwatch is, will be offered in Black and Silver colour options.

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Tesla, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Headed to Trial Over 'Pedo Guy' Tweet

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musks request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by British caver Vernon Unsworth over a "pedo guy" tweet, was denied by a Los Angeles judge.

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Mi CC9 Pro Camera Specifications, Samples Shared by Xiaomi; TENAA Listing Tips Additional Specs

Mi CC9 Pro camera samples and specifications have been shared by Xiaomi, while the smartphone has been sighted on TENAA with key internal specifications.

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Poco F1 Starts Getting MIUI 11 With October Android Security Patch, Initial Rollout Limited to Select Users

Poco F1 users on social media have started reporting the receipt of MIUI 11 update. However, the update appears to be initially available to select users.

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iOS 13.2 Tips Upcoming AirTag Tracker, Smart Battery Cases for iPhone 11 Series

Apple has been rumoured to be launching a tile-like item tracker for months, now with the release of iOS 13.2 it appears that the device will be called "AirTag".

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Mi Note 10 to Launch Soon, Teased to Be ‘World’s First’ 108-Megapixel Penta Camera Phone

Mi Note 10 is coming, and it will feature as many as five cameras on the back, Xiaomi revealed in a teaser earlier today.

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Google Owner Alphabet Said to Be in Bid to Buy Fitbit

There is no certainty that the negotiations between Google and Fitbit will lead to any deal, the sources said.

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Superman and Lois Arrowverse Series in the Works With Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch: Reports

Superman may not temporarily have a future on the big screen, but the DC Comics character — along with wife Lois Lane — might get its own series as part of the long-running Arrowverse called ‘Superman and Lois’.

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Instagram Bans Fictional Snippets Showing Suicide

Instagram early this year clamped down on images of self-injury after a British teen who went online to read about suicide took her own life.

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iOS 13.2, iPadOS 13.2, tvOS 13.2 Released: Here Is What's New, How to Download

iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 are available for download on all iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models compatible with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, respectively. Apple has brought the anticipated privacy settings for Siri through the latest software updates.

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Facebook Employees Sign Letter Opposing Political Ads Policy

The New York Times reported Monday that more than 250 workers have signed the letter urging Facebook leaders to change the policy that they say is a "threat to what FB stands for."

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Google Hit by Australian Regulator Lawsuit Over Data Collection

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Google had failed for almost two years from January 2017 to tell Android phone customers that they needed to switch off two settings - rather than just one - if they did not want the company to retain their information.

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WhatsApp for iPhone Update Hides Notification Badges for Muted Chats, Takes Group Privacy Settings Globally

WhatsApp has released a new version of its iPhone app in the App Store. Carrying version number 2.19.110, the updated WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone includes two major changes and also takes the Group Privacy Settings globally.

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Google's Newest Phone Is Literally Just a Piece of Paper

Google's Paper Phone is the latest in a string of offerings attempting to grab the attention of an audience weary of the ever-expanding presence of tech in our lives, as well as the feeling of being chained to your phone.

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Spotify Says It Grew Rapidly in India in Q3, Reaches 248 Million Monthly Active Users Globally

Spotify's premium subscribers globally grew 31 percent in the third quarter of this year to 113 million.

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Game of Thrones Creators Quit Star Wars for Netflix Deal

Game of Thrones creators and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have chosen to quit the Star Wars universe to dedicate themselves to their Netflix deal.

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Microsoft Says Russia-Linked Hackers Target Sports Organizations

The group, also called APT28, has been linked to the Russian government, Microsoft said in a blog post.

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Google's Search for Sales in Cloud, Hardware Clip Alphabet Profit

Google parent Alphabet reported quarterly results on Monday that show costs continue to rise faster than revenue as the Web search leader seeks to broaden its business.

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Moto G8 Plus to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today at 12pm via Flipkart: Price, Offers, Specifications

Moto G8 Plus will go on sale for the first time in India today via Flipkart starting 12pm with a few offers in tow.

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Mi CC9 Pro With Five Rear Cameras to Launch on November 5 Alongside Mi TV 5 Series, Xiaomi Smartwatch

Xiaomi has announced that it will launch Mi CC9 Pro packing five rear cameras, alongside Mi TV 5 and a smartwatch, on November 5.

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League of Legends Is Now 10 Years Old - This Is the Story of Its Birth

Before the millions of players, before the billions in revenue, before the esports tournaments that topped 100 million spectators, League of Legends was more of an idea than a game.

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WhatsApp in the Arab World: An Essential but Controversial Tool

WhatsApp remains the most popular social media programme in terms of usage in the youthful, tech-savvy region.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Crashes Affecting Some Xbox One X Players, Team Working on a Fix

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is frequently crashing for some Xbox One X owners. Developer Infinity Ward has addressed the matter, assuring that a fix is being worked upon.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT: Which One Should You Buy? Cameras, Performance, Battery Life Compared

Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT camera, PUBG gaming, performance, battery life, specifications, price in India value for money comparison.

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Redmi Note 8T Leaks in Live Images, Seen to Offer NFC Connectivity

Redmi Note 8T live image leak tips the smartphone's design as well as key specifications.

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Jio Fiber: MTNL 1Gbps Broadband Plans Launched Starting From Rs. 2,990

These new MTNL 1Gbps broadband plan also offers free unlimited voice calling to any network in India, and the after FUP speeds limit is reduced to 5Mbps.

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iPhone 5 Users Being Warned by Apple to Update to iOS 10.3.4 by November 3, 2019, or Risk Losing Essential Features

Apple has now started warning iPhone 5 users to update their phones to the most recent software update before November 3, 2019, to ensure they don't lose access to key features.

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BSNL Rs. 698 Prepaid Plan Launched, Offers 200GB Data for 180 Days

This new BSNL Rs. 698 prepaid plan is live on the website, and it offers 200GB of data for a validity of 180 days.

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Google Home, Home Mini Get Stereo Speaker Pairing, Letting You Use 2 Speakers in a Single Setup

Google has finally added a feature to the Google Home and Home Mini that users have long been asking for - stereo pairing.

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Google Pixel 4’s Display Refresh Rate Falls Below 90Hz While Running Four Blacklisted Apps: Reports

Google Pixel 4 users are reporting yet another refresh rate throttling issue caused by four blacklisted apps that include Google Maps and Waze.

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Best Mobile Phones Under 7000: October 2019 Edition

Best phones under 7000: Redmi 8A and Realme C2 feature in our top picks of best mobile phones priced below Rs. 7,000. Other phones include the Infinix Note 5 as well as the Lenovo K9.

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LG W30 Pro With Snapdragon 632 SoC, 4,050mAh Battery Goes on Sale: Price, Launch Offers, More

Key features of the LG W30 Pro include AI triple camera setup, waterdrop-style notch display, and a large battery.

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Best Mobile Phones Under 8000: October 2019 Edition

Best phones under 8000: Here are our top picks for best mobiles phones under Rs. 8,000. These include smartphones from Realme, Asus, Xiaomi, and Infinix.

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Joker Is the Biggest DC Movie of All Time in India, R-Rated Film Worldwide

Joker has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with $849 million at the worldwide box office. Additionally, Joker is now also the highest-grossing film based on a DC Comics property in India.

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Sony PlayStation Vue TV Streaming Service Being Considered for Sale: Report

Sony is reportedly looking at selling its live TV streaming service PlayStation Vue as it struggles to turn a profit.

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Tesla Solar Glass Roof Launched, Claimed to Be Easier to Install

Musk recently unveiled the third version of Tesla's solar roof product - called the Solar Glass Roof - and the company hopes to install the first one in large numbers.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro Starts Receiving MIUI 11 Update in India, Users Report

Xiaomi had earlier announced that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will receive the MIUI 11 update between October 22 to October 31.

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No Time to Die: Next James Bond Movie Wraps Filming With New On-Set Photo

Filming has been completed on No Time to Die, the next James Bond movie — the twenty-fifth overall — that will also serve as the fifth and final entry for Daniel Craig.

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Wall Mount or on a Stand? What You Need to Know Before Setting Up Your New TV

Positioning your new TV is an important step in optimising your viewing experience — you can either wall mount or stand mount. We help you figure out which is best for you.

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Streaming TV War Kicks Into Gear With Apple, Disney Launches

The streaming television war is set to enter a new phase as titans Apple and Disney take direct aim at market leader Netflix, vying for consumers abandoning their cable TV bundles for on-demand services.

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China Passes Cryptography Law as It Gears Up for Digital Currency

China's central bank set up a research team in 2014 to explore launching its own digital currency to cut the costs of circulating traditional paper money and boost policymakers' control of money supply.

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Redmi 8 to Go on Sale Today via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores: Price, Offers, Specifications

Redmi 8 is all set go on sale once again via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores today. Redmi 8 price is set at Rs. 7,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, as a part of a promotional offer.

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Jio's New Plans, Redmi Note 8 Pro Sale, WhatsApp Group Privacy Update, and More Tech News This Week

Jio All-in-One plans, first Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 sales, WhatsApp Group Privacy settings update, Moto G8 Plus India launch, Redmi K20 update rollout, and other top tech news of the week.

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Facebook Builds AI Tool to Fool Facial Recognition Systems: Report

Facebook's artificial intelligence (AI) research team has developed a tool that tricks the facial recognition system to wrongly identify a person in a video, the media reported.

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Facebook Builds AI Tool to Fool Facial Recognition Systems: Report

Facebook's artificial intelligence (AI) research team has developed a tool that tricks the facial recognition system to wrongly identify a person in a video, the media reported.

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Flipkart Festive Bonanza Sale: Redmi K20 Pro, Poco F1, Samsung Galaxy A50, Vivo Z1 Pro, and Others Get Discounts, Offers

Flipkart has hosted its Festive Bonanza sale to offer deals and discounts on popular smartphones such as Redmi K20 Pro, Poco F1, Samsung Galaxy A50, Google Pixel 3a, and iPhone 7 Plus, among various others.

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Flipkart Festive Bonanza Sale: Redmi K20 Pro, Poco F1, Samsung Galaxy A50, Vivo Z1 Pro, and Others Get Discounts, Offers

Flipkart has hosted its Festive Bonanza sale to offer deals and discounts on popular smartphones such as Redmi K20 Pro, Poco F1, Samsung Galaxy A50, Google Pixel 3a, and iPhone 7 Plus, among various others.

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Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro Allegedly Certified in Thailand, Expected to Launch Soon

Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro specifications are speculated to include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC and 120Hz display.

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Realme C2 Starts Receiving a New Update With Dark Mode, October Security Patch, More in India

Realme C2 update brings software version RMX1941EX_11.A.18 and includes the October 2019 Android security patch as well as a dedicated Dark Mode.

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Jio Phone Rs. 75, Rs. 125, Rs. 155 'All-in-One' Plans vs Jio Rs. 49, Rs. 99, Rs. 153 Plans: Benefits Compared

Jio Phone users can pick any of the four new 'All-in-One' prepaid recharge plans to avail minutes for non-Jio voice calling. The new plans are available in the denomination of 75, Rs. 125, Rs. 155, and Rs. 185.

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Donald Trump Calls Out Apple CEO Tim Cook for Removing iPhone Home Button

US President Donald Trump is missing the home button on the newer iPhone models and he is not happy about it.

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Mi Pay UPI-Based Payments App Now Available via Google Play for Non-Xiaomi Phones

Mi Pay app that Xiaomi launched in India back in March this year for its users is available for download through Google Play to reach the masses.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, in Leaked Video, Says Company Is 'Genuinely Struggling' With Employee Trust

In a leaked video, Sundar Pichai admits at an all-hands that Google is “genuinely struggling” with employee trust as it defends the hiring of former DHS official.

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Boeing Considered 737 Max System Redesign Before Accidents: US Investigators

Boeing engineers and test pilots considered before two fatal 737 Max crashes whether an anti-stall system should be redesigned.

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Reliance to Create $15 Billion Digital Unit to Pare Jio Debt

Reliance’s new digital services company - which also includes Jio's news, movie and music apps - will also acquire Reliance's equity investment of Rs. 65,000 crores in Jio.

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Vodafone Idea to Seek Waiver After Supreme Court Ruling on Overdue Payments

Vodafone Idea said on Friday it will ask the central government for relief on payments of at least $4 billion after a court ruling required it to pay overdue levies and interest.

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Microsoft Beats Amazon for Pentagon's $10 Billion Cloud Computing Contract

Microsoft has won the Pentagon's $10 billion cloud computing contract, the Defense Department said on Friday, beating out favourite Amazon.com.

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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H4 Gets an Update, Second-Generation Version Sports USB Type-C Port and More

Bang and Olufsen has updated its popular Beoplay H4 headphones, bringing changes in design and function to the new second-gen model.

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Asus ZenFone 4 Won’t Be Updated to Android Pie, Company Says in Reversal

The Asus ZenFone 4 was launched two years ago, and it was updated to Android Oreo, and an Android Pie update was promised as well.

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Wonder Woman 1984: Pedro Pascal Confirmed as Maxwell Lord by Patty Jenkins

Pedro Pascal is playing supervillain Maxwell Lord in Wonder Woman 1984, director and co-writer Patty Jenkins has confirmed.

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TikTok’s Appeal May Be Waning as Downloads Fall for the First Time

TikTok has evolved to become a global phenomenon known for lighthearted content - including lip-syncing and dancing - uploaded by users from Boston to Bangalore.

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Xiaomi Leads India Smartphone Market in Q3 With 26 Percent Share: Counterpoint

With a 26 percent market share, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi continued to dominate the India smartphone market in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019.

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Xiaomi Leads India Smartphone Market in Q3 With 26 Percent Share: Counterpoint

With a 26 percent market share, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi continued to dominate the India smartphone market in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019.

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Diwali 2019: Twitter Announces New Emoji for the Festival of Lights

Twitter on Thursday announced a new emoji allowing its users to control how high the diyas flame burns during Diwali.

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Oppo Reno S With 65W Fast Charge, 64-Megapixel Camera Tipped to Launch in India in December: Price, Specifications Leaked

The Oppo Reno S is tipped launch in the Indian market in December, and it will sport a 64-megapixel primary sensor.

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NASA's Planet Hunting Telescope Joins Search for Intelligent Aliens

Scientists working on NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have teamed up with Breakthrough Listen, an extraterrestrial intelligence search founded in 2015 by Russian billionaire and internet pioneer Yuri Milner.

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Moto G8 Play, Moto E6 Play With HD+ Max Vision Displays Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G8 Play price is set at BRL 1,099 (roughly Rs. 19,300) and Moto E6 Play price is set at EUR 108 (roughly Rs. 8,500). Both phones come in sole 2GB RAM + 32GB storage configuration.

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Moto G8 Play, Moto E6 Play With HD+ Max Vision Displays Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G8 Play price is set at BRL 1,099 (roughly Rs. 19,300) and Moto E6 Play price is set at EUR 108 (roughly Rs. 8,500). Both phones come in sole 2GB RAM + 32GB storage configuration.

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Motorola 75-Inch 4K UHD Smart TV With HDR 10 Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

The Motorola 75-Inch 4K UHD smart TV has been launched in India with support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10.

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House Arrest Trailer: Netflix Sets Up Next Original Movie From India Starring Ali Fazal, Shriya Pilgaonkar

Netflix has released a trailer for House Arrest, its next original movie from India that stars Ali Fazal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Jim Sarbh, about “a man trapped in his own fears [who] locks himself in his home to keep out the onslaught of modern life.”

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Samsung Heir Faces New Bribery Trial

Lee Jae-yong has effectively been at the helm of the sprawling Samsung group since his father and group chairman Lee Kun-hee was left bedridden by a heart attack in 2014.

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Cyberespionage Campaign Targets UN Relief Agencies, International Red Cross: Researchers

A coordinated cyberespionage campaign using phishing to harvest passwords from mobile phones and computers has targeted UN relief agencies, the International Red Cross, and other non-governmental organisations groups for the past 10 months, a cybersecurity firm reported.

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Micron Launches New Hard Drives to Challenge Intel in Data Centres

Micron on Thursday challenged rival Intel with a new line of hard drives aimed at data centres.

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iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Camera Comparison: Which Is the Best Camera Phone You Can Buy?

iPhone 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ go head to head, as we try to decide which smartphone in India has the best cameras.

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Call of Duty: Activision Set for Another Billion-Dollar Hit With 'Modern Warfare' Launch

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the reboot of the widely popular first-person shooter game, will launch on Friday and is set to become another billion-dollar hit for publisher Activision.

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Amazon's Spending on Fast Deliveries Hits Its Bottom Line

Amazon has been pushing to deliver packages more quickly, promising a wide selection of items to arrive within a day of being ordered by members of its Prime subscription service.

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Facebook Clarifies Zuckerberg Remarks on False Political Ads

Facebook's policy is similar to those at other big tech companies that have declined to remove false ads, reflecting a reluctance to police political content on their platforms.

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Infinix Hot 8 Review

Infinix Hot 8 packs decent hardware for its asking price, but does the day-to-performance narrate the same story? Here's how it fared in our review.

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition to Go on Sale Today in India via Amazon: Price, Specifications, Offers

OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition will go on sale for the first time in India today via Amazon starting at 12pm (noon) with some offers in tow.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8 to Go on Sale Today via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 will again go on sale in India later today via Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores across the country.

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Supreme Court Upholds DoT Demand for Telcos to Clear Dues Worth Roughly Rs. 92,000 Crores

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a demand by the telecom department that wireless carriers, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, pay the government as much as Rs. 92,000 crores in dues

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Google Go Incognito Mode Starts Rolling Out in Over a Dozen Languages in India

Google on Thursday announced Incognito Mode for its Google Go app that enables people to search without their history being saved to their account or device.

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Xiaomi Says It Sold 500,000 Mi TVs During Festive Sales

Xiaomi has proven to be the most popular TV brand on Amazon and Flipkart during the recently concluded festive sales.

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Microsoft, Jio Empowering Small Businesses in India: Nadella

Microsoft is empowering small businesses in India in their Cloud journey with Reliance Jio, the company's CEO Satya Nadella has said.

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How NASA Could Help Stop Climate Change With Solar Satellites

Solar satellites were first conceptualised in 1968, and are lightweight frames several miles across would orbit 22,000 miles above the equator.

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Samsung, Asus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Others Commit to Releasing Stable Android 10 Update by Year-End: Google

Google notes that Samsung accelerated its rollout timeline this year, and announced an open beta for Android 10 on compatible devices and started the rollout on October 12, compared to November 15 last year.

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Nokia Slashes Profit Outlook in Fight for 5G Business

Nokia slashed its 2019 and 2020 profit outlook on Thursday, saying profits would come under pressure as the company spends more to fend off rivals in the fast-growing 5G networks business.

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Chandrayaan-2: ISRO Releases Pictures of Impact Craters on Moon

ISRO has released fresh set of pictures of impact craters on moon surface taken by its Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter.

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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor View 20 Android 10-Based Magic UI 3.0 Beta Registrations Begin: Report

The testing has started out in Germany and the company is allowing only 400 seats per device, so it’s going to be a very limited testing as of yet.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Teardown Reveals Easy-to-Remove Top Cover: iFixit

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 teardown shows its easily removable top cover assembly that includes magnets.

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Amazon Buys Healthcare Start-Up Health Navigator

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it bought healthcare start-up Health Navigator, its second purchase in the healthcare services industry.

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Huawei Nova 6 With 5G Support Tipped to Launch in December

Huawei is reportedly prepping to launch a new smartphone called the Huawei Nova 6 with 5G support that might go official in December.

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OnePlus 7T Teardown Reveals Good Ingress Protection, Superior Speakers, Difficult Screen Repair

The OnePlus 7T has three loudspeakers – one at the bottom, and two on top – enabling better sound quality and output.

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Tesla Posts Surprise Profit That Answers Sceptics

Tesla has yet to prove that it can be consistently profitable while managing the start of production for Model 3 sedans at its new factory in Shanghai.

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Google Launches New Digital Wellbeing Apps to Help You Control Your Smartphone Usage

Google is doubling down on its digital wellbeing efforts by launching Digital Wellbeing Experiments. The company says these experiments are aimed at encouraging developers and designers to build digital wellbeing tools in their products.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Set to Receive Smooth Display Update to Fix 90Hz Refresh Rate Issue

Google Pixel 4 is now caught with an issue that impacts their 90Hz screen refresh rate under low brightness conditions. Google has promised a software update to bring a more stable experience.

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Samsung Exynos 990 Flagship SoC Based on 7mm EUV Process Launched Alongside Exynos 5123 5G Chip

amsung has announced the flagship Exynos 990 processor based on the 7nm process for its next wave of flagship phones.

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Google Accused of Creating Spy Tool to Squelch Worker Dissent

Google employees are accusing the company’s leadership of developing an internal surveillance tool that they believe will be used to monitor workers’ attempts to organize protests and discuss labour rights.

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Moto G8 Plus Spotted on Geekbench, Key Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch

The Moto G8 Plus is tipped to sport a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

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Facebook to Offer 'News' Tab for Users, Said to Pay (Some) Publishers for Their Work

Facebook plans to launch a "News" tab on Friday that will offer stories from hundreds of news organizations, some of which will be paid fees for supplying content to the service, say people familiar with the plan.

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Microsoft Says Cloud Computing Gains Drive Up Profit

Microsoft reported Wednesday that quarterly profits rose on the back of its thriving cloud computing business which has become a core focus for the US technology giant.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Grilled in US Congress on Digital Currency, Privacy, Elections

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg conceded on Wednesday that the company's planned digital currency Libra was a "risky project," but sought to reassure skeptical US lawmakers.

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Moto G8 Plus Set to Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and More

Motorola G8 Plus is rumoured to pack a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 665 octa-core SoC, 4,000mAh battery, and a 48-megapixel main camera.

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PUBG 5.1 Update for PS4, Xbox One Brings Refreshed Miramar, Vending Machines, Ability to Throw Items

The PUBG 5.1 update for consoles brings a refreshed Miramar map and adds vending machines as well as the ability to throw items.

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Firefox 70 Released With New Privacy Features, Making It Harder for Websites to Track Users

Mozilla has just released the latest edition of its web browser, Firefox 70 for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. The latest update brings better privacy features and controls for users.

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Anti-Drone Rules to Be Issued Within a Week: BCAS Official

Aviation security regulator BCAS will issue regulations within a week to counter any rogue drones in the country, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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Mi CC9 Pro Allegedly Certified by 3C, 30W Fast Charging Support Tipped

Mi CC9 Pro is rumoured to sport a curved screen display by Visionox and be powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC.

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Facebook Commits $1 Billion to Affordable Housing in the US

Facebook has previously teamed up with community groups and local officials on affordable housing initiatives in the San Francisco Bay area and in the Silicon Valley city of Menlo Park.

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US States Said to Be Planning Google Antitrust Meeting Next Month

US state attorneys general probing Alphabet's Google plan to meet next month in Colorado to discuss a probe into whether the search giant's business practices break antitrust law, according to three sources knowledgeable about the meeting.

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Fujifilm X-Pro3 Mirrorless Camera With Retro-Style Design, Flippable LCD Monitor Launched

Fujifilm X-Pro3 price is set at $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,27,600) for the regular Black colour option, while its DR Black and DR Silver colour variants are priced at $1,999 (roughly Rs. 1,41,800).

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Fujifilm X-Pro3 Mirrorless Camera With Retro-Style Design, Flippable LCD Monitor Launched

Fujifilm X-Pro3 price is set at $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,27,600) for the regular Black colour option, while its DR Black and DR Silver colour variants are priced at $1,999 (roughly Rs. 1,41,800).

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Xiaomi Patent Application Reveals Phone With Dual Under-Display Selfie Cameras: Report

A patent application filed by Xiaomi in China has revealed schematics of a phone packing dual under-display selfie cameras.

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Google Home, Home Mini Update Leaving Some Speakers Unusable, Company Working on a Fix

A firmware update might be responsible for rendering numerous Google Home and Home Mini devices useless, according to user complaints.

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Centre, Facebook Spar Over Decryption Laws at Supreme Court

Centre asked Facebook on Tuesday to help it decrypt private messages on its network, citing national security requirements in a court hearing on privacy rights on social media platforms.

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Intel Files Antitrust Case Against SoftBank-Backed Firm Over Patent Practices

Intel has filed an antitrust lawsuit against a SoftBank Group-owned investment company alleging the firm stockpiled patents to hold up technology companies with numerous lawsuits.

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Xiaomi Mi HiFi Hybrid Flagship Headphones Launched: Everything You Need to Know

Xiaomi Mi HiFi Hybrid Flagship Headphones carry a price tag of CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 10,000) and will go on sale starting November 11.

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Facebook Probe by US States Expands to 47 Attorneys General

Facebook's latest foes: nearly every US state. A state-level antitrust investigation into the social networking giant now has the backing of a bipartisan group of 47 attorneys general.

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Chandrayaan-2: Latest Moon Flyby Finds No Trace of Vikram Lander, NASA Says

NASA has found no evidence of Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander in the images captured during a latest flyby of its Moon orbiter.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 Price in India Cut, Now Retails at Rs. 39,990

Samsung Galaxy A80 price in India has been slashed to Rs. 39,990. The smartphone was launched back in July at Rs. 47,990.

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Motorola’s First Phone With Pop-Up Selfie Camera May Debut as Motorola One Hyper

The first Motorola phone packing a pop-up selfie camera might debut soon carrying the name Motorola One Hyper.

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Elon Musk's Satellite Project Testing Encrypted Internet With Military Planes

SpaceX's so-called Starlink constellation is crucial to generating the cash to fund development of Musk's heavy-lift Mars rocket dubbed Starship.

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Realme 1, Realme U1 Start Receiving New Update With System-Wide Dark Mode, October Security Patch, More

Realme 1 update comes with version number CPH1861EX_11_C.45 and the Realme U1 update comes with version number RMX1831EX_11_C.15.

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Google Maps Now Shows Speed Traps on iOS, Potentially Raising the Ire of Law Enforcement

iPhone users who want to avoid the police can now hit up Google Maps before they hit the gas.

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Vivo S5 With Diamond-Shaped Camera Module May Have Surfaced Online Ahead of Official Announcement

Vivo S5 has supposedly been leaked by Chinese singer Cai Xukun. The new Vivo phone is believed to be the successor to the Vivo S1 series with a diamond-shaped rear camera module.

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Uber Turns to India, Africa and Middle East as Losses Mount

The head of Uber said Tuesday that the global ride services firm was counting on India, Africa and the Middle East for future growth amid investor fears about mounting losses and a slump in its share price.

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WeWork Seals Multi-Billion Dollar Rescue Deal, Founder to Exit With $1.7 Billion

SoftBank agreed to spend more than $10 billion to take over US office-space sharing startup WeWork on Tuesday, doubling down on an ill-fated investment and paying off its co-founder Adam Neumann to relinquish control.

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Honor 20 Lite China Variant With 48-Megapixel Camera, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor 20 Lite China variant is priced in China starting at CNY 1,399 and features a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor, a Kirin 710F processor, a full-HD OLED display, and a 4,000mAh battery.

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China Sharpens Hacking to Hound Its Minorities, Far and Wide

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iOS 13 Dark Mode Significantly Extends OLED iPhone Battery Life, Test Shows

An iPhone XS is tested with and without Dark mode to reveal how much of an impact Dark mode has on the battery of the smartphone.

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Uber Launches Public Transport Feature, Ties Up With Delhi Metro to Roll Out 'First-to-Last Mile' Connectivity

Uber has announced its partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to offer a seamless first-to-last mile connectivity experience.

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Amazon, Flipkart Diwali Special Sales: Here Are the Best Offers on Mobile Phones

Amazon and Flipkart are in the middle of their Diwali sales. You can buy a smartphone at just about any price point at a discounted price and match it with bundled offers.

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Oppo A5 2020 Price in India Cut, Now Starts at Rs. 11,990

Oppo A5 2020 has received a price cut for its base 3GB + 64GB variant and it is now available at Rs. 11,990.

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WhatsApp Brings Updated Group Privacy Settings to Android and iOS, Consecutive Voice Messages Playback Comes to WhatsApp Web

After unveiling the group privacy setting for Indian users, WhatsApp has now started testing the feature in other markets as well.

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SoftBank Said to Be in Talks to Take Control of WeWork

SoftBank is ready to buy a controlling stake in WeWork, providing the shared office space startup desperately needed funding at a slashed valuation.

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Netflix Borrowing $2 Billion as War for Content Heats Up

Netflix is selling bonds as it continues to bolster its original content in the face of expanding competition.

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Google Pixel 4’s Live HDR Mode, Dual Exposure Controls Won’t Come to Older Pixel Phones

Google Pixel 4’s new Live HDR mode and dual exposure controls won’t make their way to older Pixel phones.

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‘Who Is Bezos?’ US Student Asks as Amazon CEO Stands Next to Him

Jeff Bezos may be the richest person on Earth, but for a high school student in the US capital, the Amazon CEO is just an ordinary man and there is "no big deal" if he is around on a surprise visit.

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Mi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition With 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, up to 1TB SSD Launched

Xiaomi says that the Mi Notebook Pro 15 is priced in China at CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. ) for the Core i7/16GB RAM /1TB storage version.

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Eros Now to Introduce Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision Support for Select Content

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are coming to Indian streaming platform Eros Now, with some titles getting Atmos support at launch.

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Alexis Bledel Named the Most Dangerous Celebrity Online

Bledel takes over top spot from Ruby Rose, who led last year's list largely because of interest in her playing Batwoman.

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Facebook Announces New Steps to Clamp Down on Misinformation Ahead of 2020 US Presidential Election

Facebook is stepping up its efforts to ensure it is not used as a tool to interfere in politics and democracies around the world.

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Honor V30 to Launch in November With 5G NSA, SA Support, Honor President Confirms

Honor President Zhao Ming has confirmed that Honor V30 with support for NSA and SA 5G connectivity, and will arrive in November.

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Honor V30 to Launch in November With 5G NSA, SA Support, Honor President Confirms

Honor President Zhao Ming has confirmed that Honor V30 with support for NSA and SA 5G connectivity, and will arrive in November.

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Redmi Note 8T Alleged Renders Pop Up Online, NFC Support Said to Be in Tow

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 phones were launched in India last week, and now a new Redmi Note 8T variant has been leaked online.

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BSNL Expects to Complete 4G Rollout Within 12-15 Months of Spectrum Allocation

BSNL has launched 4G services in some parts of the country using 3G spectrum that was allocated to it.

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Apple AR Headset May Debut in 2020, Report Claims

Apple's anticipated AR headset with a dedicated App Store will arrive in 2020, reports Bloomberg. The company is also said to have a new iPhone in the plans that would sport a 3D camera setup.

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Social Media Rules to Be Ready in Three Months: Centre Tells Supreme Court

Centre's response came after the Supreme Court on September 24 asked it to file an affidavit within three weeks detailing the timeline for finalising the draft rules framed for regulating social media.

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iPhone XR Now Being Assembled in India for Domestic Market

Apple has started selling its popular iPhone XR phones assembled in India, as it looks to expand its share in the world's second-largest smartphone market.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8 to Go on Sale Today via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 will go on sale today via Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores across the country today.

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BSNL Extends Availability of Rs. 1,188 'Marutham' Prepaid Plan Until January 21, 2020

BSNL had originally launched the Rs. 1,188 back in July as promotional offer for a period of 90 days until October 23. The plan brings 250 minutes of daily voice calling, 5GB data, and 1,200 SMS messages for 365 days.

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OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro Start Receiving OxygenOS 10.0.4 Update With Selfie Camera Enhancements, More

OnePlus is rolling out an incremental software update for the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro over-the-air (OTA).

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Motorola's 75-Inch 4K UHD Smart TV With HDR 10 Support Set to Launch in India Soon

Motorola is gearing up to launch a 75-inch 4K UHD smart TV with HDR 10+ support, but its listing has already gone live on Flipkart.

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Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VII With Real-Time Eye Tracking, 90fps Burst Shooting Launched in India

Sony’s RX100 VII is now available in India. It boasts of a 20.1-megapixel sensor, microphone jack and live tracking for both humans and animals.

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Jio Brings Rs. 222, Rs. 333, Rs. 444 'All-in-One' Plans With 2GB Data, 1,000 Offnet IUC Minutes

Rs. 222, Rs. 333, and Rs. 444 Reliance Jio prepaid plans offer unlimited Jio-to-Jio voice calling benefits along with additional 1,000 minutes of offnet IUC calls and 2GB of data.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S With Snapdragon 855+ Now on Sale in India via Flipkart: Price, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic 3S gaming-centric phone powered by the Snapdragon 855+ is now on sale in India via Flipkart.

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Honor 9X India Launch by the End of 2019, Company Executive Reveals

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is planning to launch its Honor 9X smartphone in India by the end of 2019, the company’s Country President Charles Peng has said.

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Google to Fix ‘Bug’ That Allows iPhone Users to Upload Original Quality Images to Photos for Free

Google has acknowledged a bug that gives Apple iPhone users unlimited backups and Original Quality, a feature that even the Google Pixel 4 series doesn’t have.

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Vivo V17 Pro Price in India Cut, Now Retails at Rs. 27,990

Vivo V17 Pro price in India has been dropped from Rs. 29,990 to Rs. 27,990 for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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Assembly Elections 2019: Facebook Alerts People to Vote During Maharashtra, Haryana Polls

Facebook began sending notifications from the morning to its over 300 million users in India, saying "get information about voting and share that you've voted."

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Vivo iQoo Neo Snapdragon 855 Edition Confirmed to Pack 256GB of UFS 3.0 Storage

Vivo’s iQoo sub-brand has revealed that the upcoming Vivo iQoo Neo Snapdragon 855 Edition phone will pack 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

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Huawei Nova 5z With Quad Rear Cameras, Hole-Punch Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 5z price is set at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,000) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, while its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,000).

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Facebook Set to Launch Dedicated News Section, Reaches Deal With Major Publishers: Report

Facebook news section would reportedly be free for users, though Facebook might pay publishers whose work is featured.

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Russian Group Hijacked Iranian Spying Operation, Officials Say

Russian hackers piggy-backed on an Iranian cyber-espionage operation to attack government and industry organizations in dozens of countries while masquerading as attackers from the Islamic Republic, British and US officials said on Monday.

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Vodafone Rs. 30 Prepaid Plan Launched With Full Talk Time, 28 Days Validity: Report

Vodafone Rs. 30 prepaid plan is reportedly available in the Karnataka, Kerala, and Mumbai circles with full talk time and 28 days of service validity.

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Xiaomi Plans to Launch More Than 10 5G Phones Next Year, CEO Lei Jun Reveals

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed that Xiaomi plans to launch more than 10 5G phones next year.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Sale Kicks Off: Here Are All the Best Offers Available Today

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is back in a Diwali Special avatar this week to take on Flipkart's Big Diwali Sale. We've handpicked the best offers you can grab today.

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Libra Won’t Be Controlled by a Single Company, Facebook Executive Says

Facebook executive David Marcus tried to calm the fears of officials threatening to block its proposed digital currency, saying Libra won't be controlled by a single company.

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Google Pixel 4 to Get a Fix for Flaw in Face Unlock Feature 'In the Coming Months'

Google Pixel 4 is set to receive a software update to fix the eye detection flaw on its face unlock feature.

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Vivo U3 With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo U3 has been launched in China packing triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W Dual Engine Flash charging.

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DPIIT Asks Amazon, Flipkart to Reveal Top Five Sellers, Fund Flow, Business Model, and More

After repeated complaints by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) over alleged violation of FDI norms by e-commerce majors, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has sent a questionnaire to Amazon and Flipkart over their adherence to the norms for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 Returns: Here Are the Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Laptops, TVs, and More

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 has returned with a set of interesting deals and offers. We've handpicked the best offers you can grab on the first day of the sale.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8 to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 8 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999, while Redmi Note 8 Pro price begins at Rs. 14,999.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Review

Redmi Note 8 Pro is the successor to the popular Redmi Note 7 Pro, but is it good enough to take the name forward? We put it through the test in our review to find out.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Price in India Reveal, Realme X2 Pro Launch Date, Amazon and Flipkart Diwali Sales, and More Tech News This Week

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,999. 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 15,999, while 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant price in India is Rs. 17,999.

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Vivo V17 Pro Review

Vivo V17 Pro is all about the cameras, and there are a lot of them. Will that be that enough to make this phone a good choice under Rs. 30,000? Let’s review to find out.

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Dtrack Malware Detected in Financial Institutions in India: Kaspersky

Dtrack can be used as Remote Admin Tool (RAT), giving threat actors complete control over infected devices, Kaspersky said.

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Facebook Hit by $35 Billion Class-Action Lawsuit Over Misuse of Facial Recognition Data

A court in the US has denied Facebook's request to quash $35 billion class-action lawsuit against its alleged misuse of facial recognition data in Illinois.

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OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Android 10 Open Beta 1 Update Now Rolling Out

The OxygenOS Android 10 Open Beta 1 build brings a new UI, enhanced location permissions for privacy, and new app icon customization feature in Settings.

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Moto G8 Play, Moto G8 Plus, Moto E6 Play Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch Next Week

The Moto G8 Play has a triple rear camera setup at the back, while the Moto G8 Plus has an additional laser autofocus system.

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Facebook No Longer Among Top 10 Best Brands Globally: Interbrand

Apple led the top 100 best brands' list, followed by Google and Amazon. Microsoft was the fourth, Coca Cola fifth and Samsung came sixth on the list.

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Facebook No Longer Among Top 10 Best Brands Globally: Interbrand

Apple led the top 100 best brands' list, followed by Google and Amazon. Microsoft was the fourth, Coca Cola fifth and Samsung came sixth on the list.

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Apple Slammed by US Lawmakers for 'Censorship' of Apps at China's Behest

Apple removed the HKmap.live app from the App Store in China and Hong Hong earlier this month, saying it violated local laws.

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Apple Slammed by US Lawmakers for 'Censorship' of Apps at China's Behest

Apple removed the HKmap.live app from the App Store in China and Hong Hong earlier this month, saying it violated local laws.

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Tata Sky HD, SD Set-Top Box Price in India Cut Again, Now Starts at Rs. 1,099

Tata Sky HD set-top box has now been priced at Rs. 1,299, down from its last cur price of Rs. 1,499.

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WhatsApp Splash Screen Feature Spotted in Latest Android Beta: Here's How to Get It

Tracker WABetaInfo has broken down the latest beta 2.19.297 update, and has confirmed that the new Splash Screen feature is showing up for Android beta users.

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PUBG Mobile Diwali Dhamaka Event Now Live, Call of Duty: Mobile Announces First Halloween Event

The new Diwali event has started rolling out with the company’s latest PUBG Mobile 0.15.0 update.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Sale Starts Monday: Mobile, Electronics Offers Revealed

As the tradition goes, Prime members will get early access to the Amazon Great Indian Festival starting 12 noon IST on October 20, i.e. tomorrow.

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Facebook Oversight Board Results to Be Public, Executive Says

A new quasi-independent oversight board will soon make decisions on some of the most difficult questions on what material belongs on Facebook's platform in a "very public way," an executive for the social-media company said Friday.

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Google Affiliate Wing Begins Drone Deliveries in Virginia Town

A Google affiliate started using drones Friday to deliver customers' Walgreens and FedEx purchases in a test being run in a Virginia town.

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Oracle Co-CEO Mark Hurd Dies at 62

During his career, Hurd ran both Oracle and computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard

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NASA Astronauts Conduct First All-Women Space Walk

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir ventured out of the International Space Station on Friday for the first all-women space walk to replace a failed power controller.

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Biden Escalates Attack on Facebook Over False Political Ads

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iPhone 11 Demand Better Than Expected, Says Wedbush Analyst; Four New iPhone Models With 5G Support Expected in 2020

Apple's iPhone 11 is doing better than expected according to an analyst. The company may launch four new iPhone models with 5G support next year.

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Vivo U3 Teased With Snapdragon 675 SoC; Mysterious Vivo Phone With Triple Rear Cameras Surfaces on TENAA

Vivo U3 has been teased on Weibo with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and triple rear camera setup. It is believed to be the Vivo V1934A/T that surfaced on TENAA recently.

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WhatsApp Fee Scrapped by Lebanon Amid Violent Protests

Lebanon had on Thursday unveiled a new revenue-raising measure, charging of 20 cents a day for VoIP calls on WhatsApp, Facebook, and FaceTime.

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Is Realme XT the Reason Behind Redmi Note 8 Pro’s Killer Pricing?

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,999, but is it worth buying?

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China’s Cryptocurrency Plan Has a Powerful Partner: Big Brother

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Chrome 77 for Android Gets Google's 'Site Isolation' Feature to Protect Against Spectre-Like Attacks

Chrome 77 for Android has received the 'Site Isolation' feature that arrived on desktops last year through Chrome 67.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 Teardown Suggests Metal Air Vent Is Mostly a Design Element

A teardown of the Asus ROG Phone 2 has revealed that the phone’s metal vent is more of a design element than actual thermal management hardware.

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Google Photos Format Loophole Seems to Give iPhone Users Free Unlimited 'Original Quality' Storage

Google Photos format loophole involving the HEIC format seems to give iPhone ysers get unlimited storage on Google Photos at original resolution. Interestingly, even the Pixel 4 doesn’t get that.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Chinese Regulator After Hong Kong App Criticism

The CEO of Apple has met with the top market regulator in China, a statement said Friday, a week after the tech giant faced heavy criticism over removing an app Beijing accused of supporting Hong Kong protesters.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC 4K 60fps Trailer Showcases Game Ahead of November 5 Release

Rockstar Games has released the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2’s PC version that will be out on November 5.

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Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Faces New Hurdle From G7 Nations

Facebook's plans to launch its Libra cryptocurrency faced a new hurdle on Thursday, when the Group of Seven wealthy nations said such "stablecoins" should not be allowed to launch until the profound international risks they pose are addressed.

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Intel to Share Gender, Racial Pay Data Most Companies Conceal

Intel says it has reached gender pay parity across 107,000 employees in 50 countries globally and parity by race and ethnicity in the US.

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TikTok 'Poaching' Facebook Employees Right in Its Backyard: Report

TikTok is reportedly poaching Facebook employees and has moved into an office space in Mountain View, California.

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TikTok 'Poaching' Facebook Employees Right in Its Backyard: Report

TikTok is reportedly poaching Facebook employees and has moved into an office space in Mountain View, California.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare to Offer Battle Pass, No Plans for Loot Boxes

Call of Duty's battle pass also gives players the opportunity to earn the money back in in-game currency, called COD Points.

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Moto E6 Play Renders Surface Online; Moto G8 Play Hands-On Images Leaked

Moto E6 Play is expected to launch alongside the Moto G8, Moto G8 Play, and Moto G8 Plus at an event in Brazil on October 24.

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Moto E6 Play Renders Surface Online; Moto G8 Play Hands-On Images Leaked

Moto E6 Play is expected to launch alongside the Moto G8, Moto G8 Play, and Moto G8 Plus at an event in Brazil on October 24.

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Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock Works Even If Your Eyes Are Closed, a Major Security Flaw Google Won’t Fix

The Pixel 4’s face unlock feature will work even when users’ eyes are closed, and Google is not going to fix it anytime soon despite previous leaks indicating so.

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Motorola Razr 2019 Foldable Phone May Launch at November 13 Los Angeles Event as Company Sends Invite

Motorola Razr 2019 foldable phone is likely to debut at an event that is reportedly taking place in Los Angeles on November 13.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Defends Refusal to Take Down Some Content

Facebook has come under criticism for not doing enough to filter out phoney political ads.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Criticises TikTok for Censoring Protesters

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday attacked the rapidly growing Chinese short-video app, saying it censored political protest, including in the US.

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Netflix, Amazon Said to Face Censorship Threat in India

India is deliberating potential censorship on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, a senior government source told Reuters.

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Jestination Unknown: Vir Das, Shruti Seth & Co. Tour India and Make Jokes

In Jestination Unknown — a comedy travel series out Friday on Amazon Prime Video — Vir Das takes his friends such as Shruti Seth, Suresh Menon, Amogh Ranadive, Ashwin Mushran, Amit Tandon, and Anu Menon to six cities to discover what India finds funny.

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Huawei Seeks to Allay EU Concerns With Appeal for 5G Partnership

Huawei Technologies sought on Wednesday to assuage European concerns that it is a cyber-security risk, saying it wants to help make the continent a world leader in next generation mobile networks.

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Nokia 110 (2019) Feature Phone Launched in India: Price, Specifications

HMD Global has launched the Nokia 110 (2019) to India. It offers better entertainment options than the Nokia 105 (2019).

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Vivo Diwali Offer Lets You Buy a Smartphone by Paying Rs. 101 Up Front: Here's How

Vivo has announced a special offer under which customers can avail a smartphone at Rs. 101. The offer is applicable through all offline channels across India.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Fingerprint Recognition Issue to Be Fixed by Software Update, Company Says

"Samsung Electronics is aware of the case of the S10's malfunctioning fingerprint recognition and will soon issue a software patch," the company said in a statement.

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Netflix Sued by 'Panama Papers' Law Firm Over The Laundromat Film

Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm at the centre of the "Panama Papers" scandal, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over its new movie based on the case.

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Ola Drive Launched in India, a Self-Drive Car-Sharing Service

Ola Drive car-sharing service has initially been rolled out in Bengaluru with Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi to follow shortly.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while Realme XT price in India starts at Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option and Samsung Galaxy M30s price, on the other hand, is set at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option.

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iOS 13 Adoption Hits 50 Percent Mark Within a Month of Release, iPadOS Now Running on 33 Percent Devices

Apple has revealed that iOS 13’s adoption rate has reached the 50 percent mark, while iPadOS is now running on 33 percent of all active iPad tablets launched so far.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale Ends Tonight: Best Offers Available Today

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 sale ends at midnight tonight. If you're tuning in late, you've still got a little less than 12 hours to grab your favourite gadgets at a discount.

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Google’s Datally Data Saving App Removed From Play Store

Google launched Datally, a data saving app, less than two years ago. The app seems to be on its way out now, having been removed from the Google Play Store.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S With Snapdragon 855+ SoC, Up to 12GB of RAM Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic 3S price in India starts at Rs. 35,999 for its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, which will be available in a Mecha Silver (Space Grey) colour variant.

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Huawei Woos No. 2 Wireless Market as India Sits on 5G Fence

India, the largest wireless market outside China by number of subscribers, has been a focus for investment by Huawei.

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Google Pixel 4 Series Gets Unorthodox Zoom From AI

The success of the Pixel's camera is instrumental to Google's broader ambitions.

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Moto G8 Renders Leak to Suggest Triple Rear Cameras, Launch Date Tipped for October 24

Moto G8 design has been suggested through the leaked renders. The new Moto phone is rumoured to launch in Brazil on October 24.

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Virgin Galactic Unveils Commercial Space Suits for Future Passengers

Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson on Wednesday introduced the custom suits that will be worn by the first private astronauts.

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Chandrayaan-2: NASA to Perform a 'Rigorous' Search for Vikram Lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Project Scientist Noah Petro said, "We will do a careful search, we will be as rigorous as possible."

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The Batman: Jonah Hill Said to Turn Down Offer to Play a Villain in 2021 Reboot

Jonah Hill has reportedly turned down an offer to play a villain — potentially the Penguin / Oswald Cobblepot or the Riddler / Edward Nygma — in The Batman, the Robert Pattinson-led reboot from Matt Reeves that's not part of the DC film universe.

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Jennifer Aniston ‘Breaks’ Instagram With ‘Friends’ Selfie Debut

Jennifer Aniston posted a group selfie to Instagram on Tuesday and, in the process, "broke" Instagram.

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Netflix Says Mobile Plan Did Better Than Expected in India, Might Bring It to Other Markets

Netflix’s Rs. 199 mobile-only plan in India has performed better than expected since its launch in July, it said in its quarterly earnings report. Netflix will be able to invest more in Indian original content such as Sacred Games and Bard of Blood, it added.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 to Return on October 21, Discounts on Redmi Note 7 Pro, Realme 5, and Others Revealed

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 will bring deals and discounts on smartphones such as Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7S, Realme 5, and Vivo Z1 Pro among others.

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Netflix Heads Into Showdown With Slowing Subscriber Growth

Netflix added 6.8 million subscribers worldwide from July through September, below the 7 million customers it forecast.

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Facebook Executive Confident Libra Will Win Enough Financial Backers

Facebook's ambitious efforts to establish a global digital currency have suffered severe setbacks in recent days.

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Xiaomi Says Widening India Product Range to Shed Budget Image

Technology analysts say Xiaomi is seen as a cheap or budget brand by customers.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel XL Do Not Include Earphones or 3.5mm Adapter in the Box

Google does not bundle a pair of USB Type-C earphones nor does it bundle a 3.5mm adapter with the new Google Pixel 4 smartphone.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro With 64-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup, Helio G90T SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced at Rs. 15,999, and the top-of-the-line 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model carries a price tag of Rs. 17,999.

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Google Stadia Launch Date Set for November 19, Company Reveals at Made by Google Event

Google on Tuesday said it will launch its Stadia game streaming service on November 19, hoping to launch console-quality play into the cloud.

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Google Stadia Launch Date Set for November 19, Company Reveals at Made by Google Event

Google on Tuesday said it will launch its Stadia game streaming service on November 19, hoping to launch console-quality play into the cloud.

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NASA Unveils Flexible, One-Size-Fits-All Space Suits

Prototypes of the Orion Crew Survival Suit that will be worn on the journey and the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) for the lunar surface were unveiled at NASA's Washington headquarters Tuesday ahead of the agency's planned return to the Moon by 2024.

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Twitter Says World Leaders 'Not Above' Its Rules

Twitter said Tuesday world leaders are "not above" the rules of the online platform and could see their messages removed or demoted for egregious conduct violating its terms of service.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Users Won’t Get Unlimited Full-Resolution Google Photos Storage Benefit

The disclaimer reads, “Google Photos offers free unlimited online storage for all photos and videos uploaded in high quality. Photos and videos uploaded in high quality may be compressed or resized. Data rates may apply. g.co/help/photostorage.”

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Motorola One Macro Review

Motorola One Macro is named after the macro camera the smartphone sports, we put the latest from Motorola to the test.

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Venom 2 Adds New Villain Shriek as Carnage’s Love Interest: Report

With less than a year left to the release of Venom 2, the sequel is gearing up for filming by adding new characters to the fold. The first of those is reportedly a new villain in Shriek, a mutant who can manipulate sound and is the love interest of Carnage / Cletus Kasady in the comics.

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Huawei Reports Stronger Sales Growth

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Teens Find Circumventing Apple's Parental Controls Is Child's Play

Kids are outsmarting an army of engineers from Cupertino, California, Apple's headquarters in Silicon Valley.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019: Best Offers You Can Grab on the Last Day

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 is ending in another 12 hours. We've handpicked all the best deals and offers available on the Walmart-owned online marketplace today.

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Vodafone Rs. 199, Rs. 399 Prepaid Plans Now Offer Double Data Benefit Up to 84GB

Vodafone India has taken to Twitter to announce unlimited SuperPlans that offer unlimited calls to any network and double data.

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Realme X2 Pro India Launch Set for November 20, Company Confirms

Realme has sent out ‘Save the Date’ mailers to the media confirming Realme X2 Pro India launch next month. The phone will launch on November 20 at an event in New Delhi.

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The Matrix 4 Casts Neil Patrick Harris, Jada Pinkett Smith in Talks to Return: Reports

Neil Patrick Harris is reportedly joining The Matrix 4 cast. There’s no word on whom he’ll be playing though. Meanwhile, Jada Pinkett Smith is reportedly in talks to reprise her role of Niobe.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S Price in India Revealed Through a Flipkart Listing Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

Nubia Red Magic 3S price in India will start at Rs. 35,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, as revealed by a listing on Flipkart.

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League of Legends Coming to Mobile Next Year, Riot Games Announces as It Diversifies

Riot Games has generated billions of dollars over the past 10 years, and in the process created a highly influential, globe-spanning e-sports league.

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Redmi Note Pro India Launch Event to Begin Soon: Live Updates

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India is expected to be revealed shortly.

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Google Touts Privacy Options, but Still Depends on Your Data

Google's latest steps offer consumers some additional protections, although it's unclear how much more secure users will feel.

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Chhappad Phaad Ke: Hotstar Unveils Trailer, Cast, Release Date for First Original Movie

Hotstar is foraying into the original movie business with Chhappad Phaad Ke, starring Vinay Pathak, Ayesha Raza, Sheetal Thakur, and Siddharth Menon. Directed by Sameer Hemant Joshi and produced by Saregama-owned Yoodlee Films, Chhappad Phaad Ke is out October 18 on Hotstar.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Won't Launch In India: Here's Why

Google Pixel 4 comes with a starting price tag of $799 (roughly Rs. 57,000) and Pixel 4 XL for $899 (roughly Rs. 64,000).

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Twitter Stands by Trump Amid Calls to Terminate His Account

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Redmi Note 8 Pro, MIUI 11 to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price, More

Redmi Note 8 Pro has been launched in China already and it features a Helio G90T SoC, quad camera setup with a 64-megapixel main sensor, 4,500mAh battery, and a 20-megapixel front sensor.

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Ericsson Says Huge Demand for 5G in India: IMC 2019

Ericsson said there is a huge demand for 5G in India as it is much more efficient and will enable the telecom operators in the country to manage the explosive data growth expected.

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Ericsson Says Huge Demand for 5G in India: IMC 2019

Ericsson said there is a huge demand for 5G in India as it is much more efficient and will enable the telecom operators in the country to manage the explosive data growth expected.

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Infinix S5 With Quad Rear Camera Setup, 4,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix S5 price in India is set at Rs. 8,999 for its sole 4GB + 64GB variant. Infinix S5 will be available in Quetzal Crystal and Violet colours.

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Government Said to Look Into Flipkart, Amazon Festive Discounts After Retailer Complaints

India introduced new rules in February aimed at protecting the 130 million people dependent on small-scale retail by deterring big online discounts.

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Watchmen Review: HBO’s New DC Series Bravely Pushes the Superhero Genre

In our review of Watchmen — the 2019 HBO TV series based on the DC comic — we look at how creator Damon Lindelof incorporates American socio-politics such as racial inequality, white supremacy, and police brutality to push the envelope of the superhero genre.

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OnePlus TV Q1, OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Listed With Up to Rs. 15,400 Off on Exchange, Rs. 3,500 Discount on ICICI Cards: All Offers

The OnePlus TVs are sold only on Amazon India, and the new offers include no-cost EMI options up to 24 months, and Rs. 3,500 instant discount on purchases using ICICI Bank credit and debit cards.

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Uber Lays Off 350 Employees in Eats, Autonomous Vehicles

Uber is laying off 350 employees from its food delivery, autonomous vehicles, safety, insurance and other teams.

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BSNL International Wi-Fi Roaming Service Suspended in Chennai

The Rs. 501 plan that offers unlimited data through Wi-Fi hotspots for 30 days is terminated, and the company did not offer any explanation for the suspension.

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Microsoft Project xCloud Public Preview Begins in Select Regions, New Message Filtration Feature to Roll Out in Xbox Live

The Project xCloud game streaming service is currently offering select games like Gears 5, Halo 5: Guardians, Killer Instinct, and Sea of Thieves in the beta phase.

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5G Will Change How Telcos in India Earn Revenue: Cisco

For a robust 5G ecosystem in the country, a strong partnership among major stakeholders is a must.

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Hotstar to Remake BBC’s Doctor Foster in 2019 With Directors Tigmanshu Dhulia, Aijaz Khan

Hotstar and BBC Studios have partnered to produce an Indian remake of the BBC One series Doctor Foster, with Tigmanshu Dhulia and Aijaz Khan set as directors. The as-yet untitled Doctor Foster Indian remake will release in 2019 on Hotstar.

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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1 Trailer Leaks, Hints at Fishing and Diving Abilities

Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer has been leaked on YouTube to suggest a new map as well as a list of new additions to the popular battle royale game.

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New Data Protection Bill to Be Placed in Parliament Soon: Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said the Data Protection Bill is ready and would be placed in Parliament soon.

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Google Pixel 4 Price, Fabric Cases, Nest Mini, and Pixelbook Go Leaked Ahead of Launch

After Best Buy Canada’s slip up, UK’s Carphone Warehouse was spotted briefly listing the Pixel 4 product page.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Review

Bose has updated its premium headphone lineup with the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, priced at Rs. 34,500.

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Realme X2 Pro With Snapdragon 855+ SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme X2 Pro price in China is set at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 27,200) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced at CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs.29,200) and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant carries a price tag of CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 33,200).

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The vivo U10 Aces Tasks Like a Pro With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

The new vivo U10 marries great features with an affordable price tag, making it an ideal smartphone for young users in India.

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The Batman: Zoë Kravitz Said to Be Cast as Catwoman

Zoë Kravitz has been reportedly cast as Catwoman / Selina Kyle in The Batman, the Robert Pattinson-led reboot of the DC Comics character from writer-director Matt Reeves.

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Apple Responds to Criticism for Sending Some China Browsing Data to Tencent

Apple said in a statement that the feature protects user privacy and safeguards people's data.

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Huawei Says Open to 'No Backdoor' Agreement With India

Huawei is closely engaging with India to clarify its stand on 5G solutions, network security, and Chinese intelligence laws.

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Facebook's Libra Announces Board as Support Shrinks Further

Backers of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project pledged to forge ahead after selecting a five-member board on Monday, shrugging off the latest member defection by online travel company Booking Holding earlier in the day.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price and Specifications

Google is all set to launch the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL at an event in the US, and the phones are expected to sport 90Hz displays and dual rear cameras.

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Amazon and Flipkart Sales, OnePlus 7T Pro Price Announcement, Redmi Note 8 Pro India Launch Date, and More Tech News This Week

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Celebration Special sale, Flipkart Big Diwali Sale, OnePlus 7T Pro price reveal, OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, Redmi 8 price in India reveal, and other top tech news of the week.

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iPhone SE 2 to Be Priced at $399, Offer Up to 128GB Storage: Ming-Chi Kuo

The iPhone SE 2 will be positioned as an upgrade to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S, and will feature a design aesthetic that is similar to the iPhone 8, the report states.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S to Launch in India on October 17, Will Be Available Exclusively via Flipkart

Nubia has confirmed that the Red Magic 3S gaming phone will be launched in India on October 17.

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iPad (2019) Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

iPad (2019) has now gone on sale on Flipkart and Amazon both, in Silver, Space Grey, and Gold colour options.

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Facebook Sued by Mobile Banking App Current Over Similar Calibra Logo

According to the lawsuit filed by Current, Calibra's logo "is not only confusingly similar to, but virtually identical to the Current Marks".

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Google Play Store Shuts Out Payday Loan Apps

Aiming to fight predatory loans better, Google has banned Play Store apps with 'deceptive or harmful' personal loans where the annual percentage rate was 36 percent or higher.

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Apple Pushing to Put Its Own 5G Modem in 2022 iPhone Models: Report

Apple is planning to bring its own 5G modem in iPhone models by the year 2022. Esin Terzioglu is said to be leading the 5G modem development for Apple. Before Apple, Terzioglu was Qualcomm's vice president of engineering.

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Airtel Digital TV HD and SD Set-Top Boxes Get a Price Cut, Now Start at Rs. 1,100

Airtel Digital TV HD set-top box price has been revised to Rs. 1,300, while its SD set-top box is now available at just Rs. 1,100.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite With Snapdragon 855 SoC Said to Be in the Works

Samsung is planning to launch a new variant of Galaxy S10 that could be called the Galaxy S10 Lite and it would be affordable as well.

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Vodafone Rs. 69 Prepaid Plan With 28 Days Validity Launched, Includes 250MB Data and 150 Voice Calling Minutes

Rs. 69 Vodafone prepaid plan has debuted with 250MB of data and 150 minutes of voice calling benefits.

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NASA Aims for First Manned SpaceX Mission in Q1 2020

NASA is paying SpaceX and Boeing $6.8 billion to build rocket-and-capsule systems to return astronauts to the International Space Station from US soil.

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OnePlus 7T Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus 7T Pro price in India is set at Rs. 53,999 for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option, while iPhone 11 Pro Max price starts at Rs. 1,09,900 for the 64GB storage variant and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ begins at Rs. 79,999 for the 256GB storage model.

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Tencent Gets 'Wake-Up Call' From China's Assertions of Patriotism

The National Basketball Association, Blizzard, and now one of its most important portfolio companies, Fortnite proprietor Epic Games, have all sparked political controversy at a time of increasingly assertive Chinese nationalism online.

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Samsung Galaxy A91 Specifications Tipped to Include Snapdragon 855 SoC, 45W Fast Charging Tech

Samsung Galaxy A91 specifications have surfaced on the Web. The phone is rumoured to have a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

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WhatsApp Back on Google Play Store After a Brief Disappearance

WhatsApp on Saturday confirmed that the app was now back on the Google Play store after its sudden disappearance.

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Diwali With Mi Sale: Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro 43-Inch, More Get Discounts, Offers

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3, and other smartphones have received discounts during the Diwali With Mi sale.

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Blizzard Restores Hong Kong Hearthstone Player’s Winnings, Says China Not a Factor in Ban

Blizzard became the target of a boycott by gamers and a walk-out by employees this week after it decided to deny Blitzchung $10,000 in prize money and ban him for a year.

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Alexei Leonov, the First Human to Walk in Space, Dies at 85

Alexei Leonov, a legendary Soviet cosmonaut who was the first man to perform a spacewalk in 1965, died in Moscow on Friday aged 85 after a long illness.

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US SEC Halts Telegram's $1.7 Billion Digital Token Offering

US authorities said on Friday they have halted a $1.7 billion (1.34 billion pounds) unregistered digital token offering by the messaging service Telegram Group and its TON Issuer subsidiary.

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Facebook’s Libra Currency Abandoned by eBay, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe

Visa and Mastercard on Friday announced their departure from Facebook's Libra project, a major setback to the social network's plan for a worldwide digital currency.

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Redmi 8 to Go on Sale in India Again Today via Flipkart, Mi.com: Price, Offers, Specifications

Redmi 8 price in India starts at Rs. 7,999, and the phone comes in 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration.

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OnePlus 7T Pro to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, OnePlus.in: Price, Specifications, Offers

OnePlus 7T Pro price in India is set at Rs. 53,999 for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. It will be offered via Amazon, OnePlus.in, and OnePlus offline stores.

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Motorola One Macro Goes on Sale in India via Flipkart: Price, Specifications, Offers

Motorola One Macro, packing a dedicated Macro sensor, is now up for grabs via Flipkart, priced at Rs. 9,999.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 Goes Live: Here Are the Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart is back with its Big Diwali Sale 2019, its second big festive season sale this year. We've handpicked the best offers you can grab on the first day of the sale.

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Amazon and Flipkart Sales, OnePlus 7T Pro Price Announcement, Redmi Note 8 Pro India Launch Date, and More Tech News This Week

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Celebration Special sale, Flipkart Big Diwali Sale, OnePlus 7T Pro price reveal, OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, Redmi 8 price in India reveal, and other top tech news of the week.

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Vivo U10 Review

Vivo is hoping to take over the sub Rs. 10,000 market with the new Vivo U10, which is sold only online and boasts of some impressive specifications.

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Warren Dares Facebook With Intentionally False Political Ad

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Apple Pushing to Put Its Own 5G Modem in 2022 iPhone Models: Report

Apple is planning to bring its own 5G modem in iPhone models by the year 2022. Esin Terzioglu is said to be leading the 5G modem development for Apple. Before Apple, Terzioglu was Qualcomm's vice president of engineering.

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Apple Pushing to Put Its Own 5G Modem in 2022 iPhone Models: Report

Apple is planning to bring its own 5G modem in iPhone models by the year 2022. Esin Terzioglu is said to be leading the 5G modem development for Apple. Before Apple, Terzioglu was Qualcomm's vice president of engineering.

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Airtel Digital TV HD and SD Set-Top Boxes Get a Price Cut, Now Start at Rs. 1,100

Airtel Digital TV HD set-top box price has been revised to Rs. 1,300, while its SD set-top box is now available at just Rs. 1,100.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite With Snapdragon 855 SoC Said to Be in the Works

Samsung is planning to launch a new variant of Galaxy S10 that could be called the Galaxy S10 Lite and it would be affordable as well.

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Vodafone Rs. 69 Prepaid Plan With 28 Days Validity Launched, Includes 250MB Data and 150 Voice Calling Minutes

Rs. 69 Vodafone prepaid plan has debuted with 250MB of data and 150 minutes of voice calling benefits.

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OnePlus 7T Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus 7T Pro price in India is set at Rs. 53,999 for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option, while iPhone 11 Pro Max price starts at Rs. 1,09,900 for the 64GB storage variant and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ begins at Rs. 79,999 for the 256GB storage model.

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Tencent Gets 'Wake-Up Call' From China's Assertions of Patriotism

The National Basketball Association, Blizzard, and now one of its most important portfolio companies, Fortnite proprietor Epic Games, have all sparked political controversy at a time of increasingly assertive Chinese nationalism online.

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Samsung Galaxy A91 Specifications Tipped to Include Snapdragon 855 SoC, 45W Fast Charging Tech

Samsung Galaxy A91 specifications have surfaced on the Web. The phone is rumoured to have a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale Kicks Off for Prime Members: Here Are the Best Offers Today

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 sale has started for Prime members. The sale offers hundreds of deals on mobile phones and electronics. We've handpicked all the best deals and offers available right now.

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WhatsApp Back on Google Play Store After a Brief Disappearance

WhatsApp on Saturday confirmed that the app was now back on the Google Play store after its sudden disappearance.

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Diwali With Mi Sale: Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro 43-Inch, More Get Discounts, Offers

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3, and other smartphones have received discounts during the Diwali With Mi sale.

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Blizzard Restores Hong Kong Hearthstone Player’s Winnings, Says China Not a Factor in Ban

Blizzard became the target of a boycott by gamers and a walk-out by employees this week after it decided to deny Blitzchung $10,000 in prize money and ban him for a year.

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Blizzard Restores Hong Kong Hearthstone Player’s Winnings, Says China Not a Factor in Ban

Blizzard became the target of a boycott by gamers and a walk-out by employees this week after it decided to deny Blitzchung $10,000 in prize money and ban him for a year.

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Alexei Leonov, the First Human to Walk in Space, Dies at 85

Alexei Leonov, a legendary Soviet cosmonaut who was the first man to perform a spacewalk in 1965, died in Moscow on Friday aged 85 after a long illness.

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US SEC Halts Telegram's $1.7 Billion Digital Token Offering

US authorities said on Friday they have halted a $1.7 billion (1.34 billion pounds) unregistered digital token offering by the messaging service Telegram Group and its TON Issuer subsidiary.

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Facebook’s Libra Currency Abandoned by eBay, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe

Visa and Mastercard on Friday announced their departure from Facebook's Libra project, a major setback to the social network's plan for a worldwide digital currency.

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OnePlus 7T Pro to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, OnePlus.in: Price, Specifications, Offers

OnePlus 7T Pro price in India is set at Rs. 53,999 for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. It will be offered via Amazon, OnePlus.in, and OnePlus offline stores.

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Facebook Policy on Political Speech Lets Politicians Lie in Ads

This means Facebook posts and campaign ads by politicians operate in an alternative system.

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Tesla Comes When Called, but Can Fray Nerves

Roddie Hasan loves his Tesla, but after a fright using a feature that lets him summon the car as he might a dog, he says he will be walking to get it.

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition First Impressions

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, which is the second phone in the company’s lineup to get this treatment.

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Jio IUC Voice Call Charges: Telco Says Subscribers on Existing Plans Can Continue Making Free Outgoing Calls

Reliance Jio has announced that it will continue to provide free outgoing call benefits to non-Jio numbers for all customers who have recharged on or before October 9.

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Realme X Starts Receiving Update With Digital Wellbeing, September Android Security Patch

Realme X has started receiving a new software update that brings Google's Digital Wellbeing feature and September 2019 Android security patch.

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Realme X Starts Receiving Update With Digital Wellbeing, September Android Security Patch

Realme X has started receiving a new software update that brings Google's Digital Wellbeing feature and September 2019 Android security patch.

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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Explains Twitter Spat With SpaceX

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said Thursday that a recent Twitter statement critical of SpaceX was a signal to all the space agency's contractors about realistic development timelines.

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Google Begins Responding to Texas Antitrust Investigators' Data Demands

The Texas attorney general's office said that as of Thursday, it had received some data from Google

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Huawei's Side Businesses Keep It All in the Family

Huawei may be one of China's most global companies - with more than 180,000 employees in more than 170 countries.

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Apple Removes Quartz News App From China App Store Over Hong Kong Protest Coverage

Quartz received a notice from Apple saying the app was being removed "because it includes content that is illegal in China."

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NASA Aims for First Manned SpaceX Mission in Q1 2020

NASA is paying SpaceX and Boeing $6.8 billion to build rocket-and-capsule systems to return astronauts to the International Space Station from US soil.

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Apple Brings Its Promised Siri Recording Opt-in Feature Through New iOS 13.2 Beta

Apple has released the new iOS 13.2 beta that brings the Improve Siri and Dictation option to let users decide whether they want to share their audio recordings with the company for improving the voice assistant.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Pre-Bookings Set to Open Again in India Today: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Fold is again available for pre-bookings in India. Samsung Galaxy Fold price in India is set at Rs. 1,64,999 for the lone 12GB + 512GB model. It is being offered in Premium Cosmos Black colour option.

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Nokia 6.2 With Triple Rear Cameras, 3,500mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia 6.2 on Friday made its India debut. The phone was originally unveiled by HMD Global on the sidelines of the IFA tech fair in Berlin last month. Nokia 6.2 price in India starts at Rs. 15,999.

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NASA Launches Satellite to Explore Where Air Meets Space

The Icon satellite will study the airglow formed from gases in the ionosphere and also measure the charged environment.

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Amazon Workers May Be Watching Your Cloud Cam Home Footage

The Cloud Cam debuted in 2017 and, is one of several gadgets Amazon hopes will give it an edge in the emerging smart-home market.

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OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 to Get Android 10-Based OxygenOS This Month; Instant Translation on Video Calls Announced

OnePlus is set to release Android 10 with its OxygenOS 10 for OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, and OnePlus 5.

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Birds of Prey Star Ewan McGregor Says ‘Feminist’ DC Movie Takes ‘A Real Look at Misogyny’

Ewan McGregor — who stars in Birds of Prey as the villain Black Mask — has called the next DC movie a feminist film that serves up “a real look on misogyny” and takes on “mansplaining […] in a very subtle way”.

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Google Removes Hong Kong Protester Role-Playing App

Google on Thursday removed from its online marketplace a mobile game that let people play as a Hong Kong protester, saying it violated a policy against cashing in on conflicts.

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Nokia Licensee, Gigaset Back Google in Fight Against EU Antitrust Order

Google's fight against a record EU antitrust fine related to its Android received a boost after Europe's second-highest court allowed Android phone maker Gigaset and HMD Global to intervene in the lawsuit

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Apple Removes App Used by Protestors to Track Hong Kong Police, Cook Defends Move

Apple has removed an app that helped Hong Kong protesters track police movements, saying it was used to target officers.

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Is India Ready for Gaming Phones Like the ROG Phone 2?

ROG Phone 2 is an excellent gaming phone, but would you rather buy a OnePlus 7T?

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Nokia 6.2 India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Nokia 6.2 will be available on Amazon India, and it should be offered in Ceramic Black and Ice colour options.

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EU Warns of 5G Cyber-Security risks, Stops Short of Singling Out China and Huawei

The European Union warned on Wednesday of the risk of increased cyber-attacks by state-backed entities but refrained from singling out China and its telecoms equipment market leader Huawei as threats.

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Computer-Assisted Judging Is Being Tested at Gymnastics World Championships

Those images, in turn, are being used to improve the accuracy of a so-called "judging support system."

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Oppo K5 With 64-Megapixel Quad Camera Setup, Snapdragon 730G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo K5 key specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, 64-megapixel main camera, 30W VOOC fast charging support, up to 8GB RAM, and 256GB of onboard storage.

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Oppo Reno Ace With 65W SuperVOOC Fast Charging Tech, Snapdragon 855+ SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno Ace price in China is set at CNY 3,199 (roughly Rs. 32,000) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while its 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option carries a price tag CNY 3,399 (roughly Rs. 34,000) and the top-of-the-line 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs. 38,000).

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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Dark Matter and Exoplanet Discoveries

Canadian-American cosmologist James Peebles and Swiss astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize for research that increases the understanding of our place in the Universe.

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Germany Shooting Was Live on Twitch for 35 Minutes

An anti-Semitic attack that killed at least two people in the German city of Halle Wednesday was streamed live for 35 minutes, and eventually seen by some 2,200 people, the online platform Twitch said.

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Price Leaked Ahead of Launch Today

OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition and OnePlus 7T Pro are expected to make their official debut at a London event later day. However, ahead of the launch event, the alleged European pricing of the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition has made its way online.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale: Top Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics Revealed

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 sale is set to make a comeback from October 13. Ahead of the sale, the online retail giant has revealed some of its major upcoming offers on mobile phones and electronics.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Will Be Available on Amazon India, E-Commerce Site Teases Ahead of Launch Next Week

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is now being teased on Amazon and the ‘Notify Me’ button is also live for registrations of interest.

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watchOS 5.3.2 Update Released for Apple Watch Series 4 Units Connected to Older iPhone Models

watchOS 5.3.2 has been seeded to the Apple Watch Series 4 connected with iPhone models that aren't compatible with iOS 13.

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Apple Arcade Gives Game Developers Room to Breathe in a Free-to-Play World

With Apple Arcade now out everywhere, Gadgets 360 spoke with developers of Where Cards Fall, Skate City, and Possessions on what the subscription game service offers, why they picked the service, what Apple's process entailed, and how Apple Arcade affects the world of mobile games.

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Nokia 6.2 India Launch Set for October 11, Amazon Teaser Tips

Nokia 6.2 will be unveiled on October 11 in India, ahead of Amazon’s upcoming Great Indian Festival: Celebration Special sale.

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Nokia 6.2 India Launch Set for October 11, Amazon Teaser Tips

Nokia 6.2 will be unveiled on October 11 in India, ahead of Amazon’s upcoming Great Indian Festival: Celebration Special sale.

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The Matrix 4 Casts Aquaman Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the Lead: Report

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has reportedly been cast in the lead in the as-yet untitled The Matrix 4, alongside Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. There’s no word on whether Abdul-Mateen will play a young Morpheus.

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TikTok's Musical.ly Deal Needs US National Security Review: Senator

Rubio said there was growing evidence that TikTok in the United States was censoring content that is "not in line" with the Chinese government.

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry Honours Breakthroughs in Lithium-Ion Batteries

John B. Goodenough, who is considered an intellectual giant of solid state chemistry and physics, is the oldest person to ever win a Nobel Prize.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Starts Saturday: Price Cuts on Redmi K20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9, Pixel 3a, and More Mobile Deals

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be listed at an effective price of Rs. 10,999, which is inclusive of a Rs. 1,000 exchange discount.

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Jio IUC Top-Up Vouchers Detailed as Telco Starts Charging 6 Paise per Minute on Outgoing Calls to Other Networks

Reliance Jio has launched four IUC top-up vouchers that bring equivalent minutes with the IUC charged at six paise per minute for outgoing calls.

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Apple Removes App That Tracked Hong Kong Police

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Testify on October 23 Before US Congress on Libra

Zuckerberg will be the sole witness at the hearing, according to a news release.

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Tribhanga: Kajol to Star in Netflix Movie From Ajay Devgn, Alongside Mithila Palkar, 2 Others

Kajol is set to make her digital debut with a new Netflix movie from India called Tribhanga. Mithila Palkar, Tanvi Azmi, and Kunaal Roy Kapoor will star alongside. Renuka Shahane writes and directs, with Ajay Devgn Ffilms as producer.

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Apple Removes Police-Tracking App Used in Hong Kong Protests From Its App Store

Apple said it began investigating the HKmap.live app's use and found it "has been used in ways that endanger law enforcement and residents in Hong Kong."

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OnePlus 7T Pro Launch Expected Today: How to Watch London Event Live Stream, Expected Price, Specifications

OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to sport a notch-less display, and be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC.

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Facebook Extends Fact-Checking Programme to 10 New African States

Facebook on Tuesday announced the expansion of its third-party fact-checking programme to 10 new African countries in partnership with Agence France-Presse and other media.

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Motorola's Pop-Up Selfie Camera Phone to House 64-Megapixel Primary Camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC: Report

Motorola phone with pop-up selfie camera is said to have a dual camera setup as well as an LED-illuminated fingerprint sensor at the back.

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Motorola One Macro With Dedicated Macro Camera, Helio P70 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola has launched its latest smartphone – the Motorola One Macro - in India packing a dedicated Macro camera.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro With 64-Megapixel Quad Camera Setup to Launch on October 16, Xiaomi Teases

Xiaomi has taken to Twitter to announce that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will launch in India on October 16, and it has used the #64MPQuadCamBeast to start teasing its arrival.

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Facebook Plugs Booming Business Version Into Portal

Facebook said Tuesday its Portal smart screens would be incorporated in its Workplace social network for businesses, which has grown to more than three million paid users.

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Apple Warned by China Against 'Reckless' Support of Hong Kong Protesters

China's state media accused Apple Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its "unwise and reckless" decision.

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Shah Rukh Khan, David Letterman My Next Guest Special Episode to Air October 25 on Netflix

Netflix has set an October 25 release date for the Shah Rukh Khan-centred special episode of David Letterman's talk show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

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Shah Rukh Khan, David Letterman My Next Guest Special Episode to Air October 25 on Netflix

Netflix has set an October 25 release date for the Shah Rukh Khan-centred special episode of David Letterman's talk show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition to Launch on October 10, OnePlus Teases

OnePlus has teased that the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition will be launched at an event on October 10.

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Realme X2 Pro to Launch in India in December, Teased to Sport In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, TUV Rheinland Eye Protection; Camera Samples Released

The camera samples of the Realme X2 Pro have also been released by Realme Marketing Manager Xu Qi Chase and all the photos boasts of great colour reproduction, depth effects, motion detection, and low-light imaging as well.

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Redmi 8 With Dual Rear Cameras, Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi 8 price in India is set at Rs. 7,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, whereas its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option carries a price tag of Rs. 8,999.

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Boeing to Invest $20 Million in Virgin Galactic

Boeing and Virgin Galactic said they will work together on broadening commercial access to space and transforming global travel technologies.

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Musk's Top Advisers Urged Twitter Break After Cave Diver Attack

Last month, Musk revealed in a court filing that he paid $50,000 to hire a private investigator who looked into Unsworth.

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Essential’s Next Phone Shown Off by Andy Rubin, Sports Super Tall Display With Punch Hole Camera

Andy Rubin has tweeted a short video and a few images of Essential’s upcoming phone that sports a super tall display with a punch-hole design.

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Pokemon Go Banning Some Xiaomi Phone Users, Niantic Says Investigating Issue

Pokemon Go appears to have banned Xiaomi phone users -- majorly, who are running MIUI 10.3.1.0 and MIUI 10.3.2.0 Global Stable ROM on the Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 6, and Redmi Note 7.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Smashes Records With 100 Million Downloads in First Week: Sensor Tower

Call of Duty: Mobile was developed for mobile by Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings, which also has a stake in PUBG's Bluehole and Fortnite's Epic Games

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Microsoft's 'Your Phone' App Gets Calling Support in Beta for Windows 10

This feature arrives with Windows 10 preview build 18999 for Insiders (20H1), which means if you’re on the stable version, you’ll still have to wait a while before you can try it.

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Marvel’s Avengers Game Length Hinted At, Story to Run ‘Over the Course of Multiple Years’

Marvel’s Avengers developer Crystal Dynamics — best known for its work on the Tomb Raider games — has shed some light on the length of the game’s single-player story campaign. Crystal Dynamics plans to add to the single-player story campaign “over the course of multiple years”.

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Sony PlayStation 5 Launch Set for Late 2020, Controllers to Feature Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers

PS5 controller will offer "haptic feedback" that brings players closer to the action of games.

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Redmi 8 With 5,000mAh Battery to Launch in India Today: Live Updates

Redmi 8 is all set to be launched in India today, just a day after the phone made its global debut in Ukraine. Redmi 8 is the successor to the company’s Redmi 7 smartphone.

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Twitter Says Users' Phone Numbers Provided for Security 'Inadvertently' Used for Ad Purposes

Twitter said Tuesday that it may have mishandled an unspecified number of users' email addresses and phone numbers, allowing that data to be used "inadvertently" for advertising purposes.

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Redmi 8 India Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price in India, Specifications

The affordable Redmi 8 is all set to launch in India today. Here’s everything we know so far about its expected price and specifications.

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Motorola One Macro India Launch Expected Today: Everything You Need to Know

Motorola is all set to launch a new smartphone, expected to be Motorola One Macro, in the Indian market today.

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Asus 6Z, Asus 5Z, Asus Max Pro M1, and More Get Discounts on Flipkart

Asus 6Z and Max Pro M1 among other phones have received discounts on Flipkart and will be available at reduced prices till October 9.

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Rwanda Launches First 'Made in Africa' Smartphones

Rwanda's Mara Group launched two smartphones on Monday, describing them as the first "Made in Africa" models.

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Amazon Launches Bigger Local Online Store in Singapore

Amazon.com has launched a bigger local store and marketplace in Singapore, expanding its product selection and intensifying competition with rivals such as Alibaba's Lazada and Sea's Shopee.

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Porn, Politics Are Key Targets in 'Deepfakes': Study

So-called "deepfake" videos are proliferating online, with most of them pornographic but with some politically motivated ones as well, security researchers said Monday.

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Spotify Gets Siri Support With New iOS 13 App, Releases New Apple TV App

Spotify announced that its iOS 13 app would now offer Siri support and its streaming music service would also be available on Apple TV.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold’s iFixit Teardown Details Exactly What the Company Tweaked

iFixit has published its full teardown of the retooled Samsung Galaxy Fold, months after the website was forced to take down its teardown of the original Galaxy Fold.

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Instagram Gets Dark Mode Support on Android and iOS, Removes Following Tab for All Users

The Instagram app is now rolling out a dark mode feature to Android and iOS users. The Facebook-owned app is also removing the Following tab from the Activity feed for all users this week.

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Instagram Unveils New Feature to Help Users Spot Phishing Emails

Instagram is introducing a new way for its users to help them identify phishing emails and safeguard themselves against hackers.

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Oracle to Hire 2,000 Workers to Expand Cloud Business to More Countries

Jobs will be added in Oracle's software development hubs in Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, and India.

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How to Turn Your 'Dumb' Television Into a Smart TV

You don’t need to buy a smart TV. With just a small investment, you can make practically any TV smart. Here’s how.

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Samsung's Q3 Profit Estimate Exceeds Expectations on Smartphone Sales

Samsung flagged slightly better than expected third quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong sales of its new Galaxy Note 10 smartphone series.

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Tech Giants Brace as Vestager 2.0 Gets EU Power Upgrade

One of Europe's most powerful female regulators is expected to ace an interview for a job that will equip her with greater weaponry to take on the Silicon Valley giants that already fear her.

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Motorola One Macro India India Launch on October 9, Flipkart Teaser Page Tips

A Flipkart teaser page has revealed that the Motorola One Macro packing a dedicated macro camera will be launched in India on October 9.

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Google Pixel Phones Getting New Android 10 Update With October Security Patch, More

Google has released a new Android 10 update for Pixel phones. The update includes October Android security patch as well as a number of new features and improvements for the Pixel phones.

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New Zombieland: Double Tap Trailer Features Bill Murray, Mocks the ‘Nut Up or Shut Up’ Line

With 10 days to release, Sony Pictures has released a new (adults-only) trailer for its upcoming (adults-only) film, Zombieland: Double Tap, which stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin.

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US Seeks to Blacklist Chinese Artificial Intelligence Firms

The United States is blacklisting a group of Chinese tech companies that develop facial recognition and other artificial intelligence technology that the US says is being used to repress China's Muslim minority groups.

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Smominru Malware Affecting 4,700 Computers Every Day, Researchers Claim

Security researchers have discovered that the Smominru malware infected 90,000 machines worldwide during the month of August, with an infection rate of up to 4,700 computers per day.

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Oscars 2020: Gully Boy Among a Record 93 Films Submitted for Best International Feature Film

Gully Boy and films from 92 other countries will compete for the Best International Feature Film award — renamed from “Foreign Language Film” earlier this year — at the 92nd Academy Awards, colloquially known as the 2020 Oscars.

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Expected, as CEO Pete Lau Confirms Another McLaren Edition Phone

OnePlus chief Pete Lau took to Twitter and shared the news that a new OnePlus McLaren Edition phone is coming.

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iTunes Is Officially Dead for Mac After Apple’s macOS Catalina Update

It's time to bid farewell to iTunes, the once-revolutionary program that made online music sales mainstream and effectively blunted the impact of piracy.

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Samsung Fixed the Galaxy Fold but It's Still Not Ready for Most

Second attempt at Samsung Galaxy Fold addresses major screen issues, but the device is still more beta than blockbuster.

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Mr. Robot Season 4 Episode 1 Recap: ‘Welcome Back, Mr. Alderson’

In Mr. Robot season 4, episode 1 “401 Unauthorised”, Elliot’s (Rami Malek) rush to go after Whiterose (BD Wong) backfires, and Phillip Price (Michael Cristofer) puts his own revenge into motion. Meanwhile, Dom (Grace Gummer) faces a renewed threat from the Dark Army.

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macOS 10.15 Catalina Released: How to Download and Install

macOS 10.15 Catalina has been released by Apple as a free download for all compatible MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, and Mac mini devices,

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Motorola Phone With Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Full-Screen Design Leaked in Live Images

A host of live images depicting a Motorola phone with a pop-up selfie camera and an illuminated fingerprint sensor have surfaced online.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Price Leaked Ahead of Launch

Evan Blass (aka @evleaks), has shared the Canadian pricing of the upcoming Google Pixel smartphones -- Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL -- on Twitter.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2019 Announced: Here's What You Can Expect This Year

Flipkart has announced the dates for its next big sale, the Big Diwali Sale 2019. The sale will run from October 12 to October 16 and will offer early access to Plus members.

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Mi Band 5 Global Variant to Launch With NFC Support: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Mi Band 5 which will support Near Field Communication (NFC) both inside and outside of the domestic market here.

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Joker Box Office: $234 Million Opening Weekend Sets All-Time October Global Record

Joker delivered a bigger opening weekend than expected with $234 million at the worldwide box office, which helped the DC movie best the October global record held by last year’s comic book movie: Venom ($207.4 million).

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Version Finally Announced With November Release Date, Will Be Google Stadia Launch Title

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version is set to launch on November 5. It will go on pre-orders starting Wednesday, October 9.

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Realme X2 Pro Teased to Debut With Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos Audio

Realme X2 Pro specifications have already been teased by the Chinese company. The latest teaser has highlighted its dual stereo speakers along with Dolby Atmos surround sound tech.

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Google May Acquire Firework to Rival ByteDance's TikTok: Report

WSJ reports that Weibo had also shown interest in acquiring Firework but "talks with Google are further along".

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Facebook Could Become Platform of 'Child Pornographers', FBI Director Warns

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Friday that Facebook’s proposed move to encrypt its popular messaging program would turn the platform into a “dream come true for predators and child pornographers.”

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OnePlus 7T Pro India Launch Teasers Begin, Amazon India Unveils OnePlus 7T Series October 10 Event Page

OnePlus 7T Pro India launch has been suggested by Amazon.in through a dedicated webpage. OnePlus has also tweeted a teaser through its India Twitter account.

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Xiaomi Says It Sold 5.3 Million Devices During Sale Period, 3.8 Million of Which Were Smartphones

Xiaomi on Saturday announced that it has achieved a record-breaking sale of over 5.3 million devices during the festive season sale period in India.

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Redmi 8 Primary Camera, Waterdrop-Style Display Notch Teased Ahead of October 9 Launch

Redmi 8 will sport a primary Sony sensor with edge detection and skin tone mapping as well as a waterdrop-style display notch has been teased ahead of its official launch in India that is set for Wednesday, October 9.

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iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus Get Free Repair Programme for 'No Power' Issues

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus can use a serial number checker on the Apple support page to determine if their handset is eligible for free repair.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Crosses 35 Million Downloads, Controller Support Removal Causes Outrage

Call of Duty: Mobile recent update removed support for controllers. This has invoked controversy among gamers.

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Samsung's New Galaxy A Series Accounted for 56 Percent of Its Smartphone Sales in Q2: Counterpoint

Samsung's new Galaxy A series accounted for 56 percent of its smartphone sales in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, Counterpoint Research claims.

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PayPal Abandons Facebook-Backed Libra Cryptocurrency Group

PayPal on Friday said it is abandoning an alliance intended to oversee the Facebook-backed Libra cryptocurrency, which has come under attack by regulators.

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Samsung Galaxy A20s With Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 450 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A20s price in India is set at Rs. 11,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option is priced at Rs. 13,999.

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Fortnite Designed to Be an Addictive Game, Lawsuit Claims Likening It to Cocaine

Fortnite game mechanics are designed to make people dependent on playing, said the lawsuit.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Offers Discounts on OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, Redmi 7A, More

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, Redmi 7A, Honor 20i, and Vivo V15 have received discounted price tags during the Fab Phones Fest sale on Amazon. The sale is live until Wednesday, October 9.

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