Vodafone Idea Brings Rs. 251 Data Pack in Select Circles, Offers 50GB Data for 28 Days

The new Vodafone Idea Rs. 251 data pack offers 50GB of total data for a validity of 28 days. As mentioned, this is just a data pack and does not come bundled with talk time or SMS benefits.

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Russia Applauds SpaceX Launch but Calls Trump's Reaction 'Hysteria'

Russia's space agency criticised US President Donald Trump's "hysteria" about the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from US soil in nine years, but also said on Sunday it was pleased there was now another way to travel into space.

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Remove China Apps Becomes Top Free App on Google Play in India Amidst Anti-China Sentiment

Remove China Apps, an Android app that claims to identify China-made apps on your Android phone and remove them, has gone viral in India. The app is currently at the top spot of Google Play’s top free apps list and it has been downloaded by over 10 lakh users since its launch on May 17.

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Samsung to Add New Memory Chip Line in South Korea as COVID-19 Boosts Demand

Samsung Electronics said on Monday it has begun construction of a new domestic production line for NAND flash memory chips, betting on demand for personal computers and servers as the coronavirus prompts more people to work from home.

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Why Is Vikings Censored on Netflix in India?

Netflix is playing a censored version of Vikings in India, includes blurring out two cooked pigs on season 5, episode 12 “Murder Most Foul”. That’s because Netflix is airing the version that premièred on the History TV18 channel in India.

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Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A Dual Price in India Hiked Once Again: All You Need to Know

The prices of the three phones - Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A Dual - have been increased by Rs. 500 across all models, and the new rates are reflecting on all e-commerce sites, including Mi.com.

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RedmiBook 13 Tipped to Launch in India on June 11, May Be Released Under Xiaomi’s Mi Brand

RedmiBook 13 Ryzen Edition, RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition, and RedmiBook 16 Ryzen Edition recently made their debut in China. Now, it seems RedmiBook 13 may soon make its India debut. India will, however, reportedly get the Intel-powered version of the laptop that has been on sale in China for some time.

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Google Stands in Support of Racial Equality: Sundar Pichai

Google stands in support of racial equality and all those who search for it, Indian-American CEO of the technology giant Sunder Pichai said on Sunday.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Delivers Two Astronauts to International Space Station

Nearly 24 hours after launching from Florida, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule delivered NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on Sunday, marking the first US space capsule to do so with a crew since 2011.

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Amazon UK Removes Racist Messages After They Appear on Some Product Listings

Amazon.com said it was removing certain images after messages using extremely strong racist abuse appeared on some listings on its UK website when users searched for Apple's AirPods and other similar products.

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NASA Astronauts Behnken, Hurley Head for ISS on Historic SpaceX Flight

Two veteran NASA astronauts were headed for the International Space Station on Saturday after Elon Musk's SpaceX became the first commercial company to launch a rocket carrying humans into orbit, ushering in a new era in space travel.

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Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps: Which Countries Are Doing What

As countries emerge from lockdowns imposed to blunt the coronavirus pandemic, dozens have rolled out phone apps to track a person's movements and who they come into contact with, giving officials a vital tool for limiting contagion risks.

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Paytm Moves Delhi High Court, Claims Telcos Not Preventing Phishing Activity

One97 Communications Ltd, which runs the online payment platform Paytm, has moved the Delhi High Court alleging that telecom service providers are not blocking fraudsters who are defrauding its customers by "phishing" activities over the various mobile networks.

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SpaceX-NASA Mission to ISS on Schedule Though Weather Remains Uncertain

SpaceX's historic first crewed mission was set to blast off for the International Space Station as scheduled on Saturday, NASA said, although uncertainty remained over weather conditions at the Florida launch site.

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Mitron App, an Emerging TikTok Alternative, Said to Have Vulnerability That Puts User Accounts at Risk

Mitron app, which works as an alternative to TikTok and has gained notable popularity in a short time, is found to have a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to compromise user accounts and send messages on behalf of a specific user.

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SpaceX Launch: How to Watch Crew Dragon Demo-2 Launch Live, Timings, Astronauts, and More

After a delay, NASA and SpaceX are now set to try to launch astronauts to the the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday. It will be the first mission to launch astronauts from the American soil on an American rocket to the ISS since 2011.

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COVID-19 Tech Job Losses Over 10,000 Now, Show No Sign of Slowing

A huge number of tech companies are cutting staff or shutting shop. The losses continue to mount with thousands of people out of jobs.

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WeTransfer Not Working? You Aren’t Alone as the Service Is ‘Partially’ Blocked in India

WeTransfer, a popular file transfer service that has been used by a large number of Internet users across the globe, has “partially” been blocked in India.

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Android 11: The Beta Launch Show Delayed Amid Protests in the US

Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week's planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States.

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SpaceX, NASA to Try Again for Landmark Launch of 2 Astronauts From US Soil

Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX was set for a repeat attempt at launching two Americans into orbit on Saturday from Florida for a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from US soil in nine years.

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OnePlus 8 Pro ‘Inadvertently’ Disables Color Filter Camera Globally; McLaren Partnership Revoked

OnePlus 8 Pro users in the global markets have received a new OxygenOS update that has “inadvertently” disabled the Color Filter camera that was recently found to have “see-through” capabilities for some materials.

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In Lockdown, a Neighborhood Opens Up

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Twitter Had Been Drawing a Line for Months When Trump Crossed It

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Samsung Galaxy M11, Galaxy M01 Set to Launch in India on June 2, Flipkart Reveals

Samsung Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 are set to launch in India on June 2, Flipkart revealed through a couple of teasers.

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SpaceX Starship Rocket Prototype Explodes on Texas Test Pad

A prototype of SpaceX's upcoming heavy-lift rocket, Starship, exploded on Friday during ground tests in south Texas as Elon Musk's space company pursued an aggressive development schedule to fly the launch vehicle for the first time.

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SpaceX-NASA Mission: 'No Decision' on Next Launch Attempt for Historic Milestone

A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.

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Twitter Has More Tools to Use Against Trump, if It Chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come.

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Zoom Meeting App Plans to Offer Strong Encryption for Paying Customers

Zoom plans to strengthen encryption of video calls hosted by paying clients and institutions such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer accounts, a company official said on Friday.

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Netflix Acquires Hollywood's Historic Egyptian Theatre

Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, helping to confirm the streaming giant's newfound central position in the movie industry.

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Twitter, Facebook, Internet Group Oppose US Rule Requiring Visitors to Disclose Social Media Info

Twitter, Reddit and a group representing major Internet firms backed two documentary film groups that have challenged the Trump Administration's 2019 rules requiring nearly all US visitors to disclose social media user information from the prior five years.

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Google's New Sodar Tool Helps Android Smartphone Users Maintain Social Distancing

Google-developed Sodar tool available this week taps into Android smartphone cameras to put users in the center of a white circle with a radius of about two meters, or 6.5 feet.

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Streaming Away COVID-19: How our Screens Kept us Occupied During the Lockdown

Coronvirus related lockdowns meant that people were spending much more time streaming videos at home. Education, self-care, cooking — these were some of the topics that people were streaming during the lockdown.

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Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi Helped Wearables Market Grow in Q1 2020 Amid COVID-19 Crisis: IDC

The wearables market saw a steady growth in the first quarter of 2020, with a 29.7 percent year-over-year increase, according to the latest research by International Data Corporation (IDC). The hearables segment, in particular, seemed to have not been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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TikTok: How to Block or Unblock Someone, or Check If Someone Has Blocked You

Did someone block you on TikTok? If yes then how do you find out if you’ve been blocked? In this article, we'll tell you three different methods to find out if someone has blocked you on TikTok.

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The President Versus the Mods

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Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence

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Twitter Places Public Interest Notice on US President Donald Trump’s Tweet for ‘Glorifying Violence’

Twitter has placed a public interest notice on a tweet posted by US President Donald Trump, warning users that the post glorifies violence.

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OLED vs QLED vs LED: Which Type of TV Should You Buy?

There are three popular TV screen technologies right now, and each has its distinct advantages and disadvantages. Find out which is the best for you by reading on.

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Nokia C5 Endi, Nokia C2 Tava, Nokia C2 Tennen With Dedicated Google Assistant Button Launched: Price, Specifications

The Nokia C5 Endi comes with a triple rear camera setup and a waterdrop-style notch up front. The Nokia C2 Tava and Nokia C2 Tennen have dual rear cameras at the back and traditional bezels on the top and bottom portions of the display.

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ACT Fibernet Increasing Broadband Plan Prices in Eight Cities Starting June 1

ACT Fibernet is increasing the rental for its broadband plans starting June 1. The increase is taking place in eight out of the total 19 cities where the Internet service provider (ISP) currently operates.

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13 Reasons Why, Dark, and More: June 2020 TV Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

13 Reasons Why season 4, Dark season 3, Fuller House season 5, Marcella season 3, The Twilight Zone season 2, The Politician season 2, Perry Mason, Alex Rider — the biggest TV shows coming to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Voot Select, and Quibi in June 2020.

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Russian Agents Have Been Hacking Major Email Program: NSA

The US National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating malware attack the following year has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier.

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Infinix Hot 9 Pro, Infinix Hot 9 With MediaTek Helio P22 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 9 and Infinix Hot 9 Pro phones come with almost identical specifications, apart from slight differences in the rear camera setup. The Infinix Hot 9 Pro has a 48-megapixel main camera at the back and supports Quad-LED flash.

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OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Start Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.4 With 'Work-Life Balance' Feature, May 2020 Security Patch

OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 phones are receiving a new OxygenOS update with the May 2020 security patch. The official changelog shared by OnePlus reveals that OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are getting OxygenOS 10.3.4 through an OTA update.

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Trump Escalates War on Twitter, Social Media Protections

US President Donald Trump escalated his war on Twitter and other social media companies Thursday, signing an executive order challenging the lawsuit protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the Internet.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Development From Creators of the First Movie

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now in the works. The sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog movie will be made by the returning team of director Jeff Fowler, and writing duo Pat Casey and Josh Miller.

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BSNL Launches Rs. 1,599, Rs. 899 Recharge Plans With Up to 1,500 Talktime: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly been offering Rs. 1,599 and Rs. 899 prepaid plan vouchers under a special promotional offer in the Odisha circle.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge VR Experience Announced, Set Between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker

We’re getting a new Star Wars VR experience. ILMxLAB and Oculus are developing Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which ties into the theme park attraction and is set between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

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SpaceX Launch: How to Watch Crew Dragon Demo-2 Launch Live, Timings, Astronauts, and More

NASA and SpaceX gave a “go” on Monday to the first mission to launch astronauts from the American soil on an American rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) since 2011.

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Amazon to Offer Permanent Jobs to 125,000 Temp Hires

Amazon on Thursday said it is offering permanent jobs to 125,000 of the temporary workers hired to handle surging use of its online shopping service due to the pandemic.

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Moto G8 Power Lite to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite by Motorola is set to go on sale in India today. The smartphone will be available for purchase through Flipkart at 12pm (noon).

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OnePlus 8 Special Limited Sale at 12pm Today: Price in India, Launch Offers, More

The OnePlus 8 special limited sale will begin at 12pm IST on Amazon India and OnePlus.in. Launch offers include Rs. 2,000 off for SBI EMI customers, additional Rs. 1,000 Amazon Pay cashback for pre-booked users, no-cost EMI option of up to 12 months from most major banks.

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Twitter Flags China Spokesman's Tweet on COVID-19

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the US military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

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Infinix Hot 9, Infinix Hot 9 Pro Launching in India Today at 12 Noon: Expected Specifications

Infinix Hot 9 series, including the Infinix Hot 9 and the Infinix Hot 9 Pro, will launch in India today at 12pm (noon). The launch was previously teased by the company through its Twitter handle.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Getting Dolby Atmos Support for Bullets Wireless Z With OxygenOS Update: Report

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series of smartphones are reportedly receiving OxygenOS update that includes Dolby Atmos support for the new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones, along with other improvements.

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MIUI 12 Beta Update Brings Partial Screenshot Feature to Xiaomi Phones: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly rolling out a new partial screenshot feature with the latest MIUI 12 beta version. MIUI 12, Xiaomi’s Android-based operating system, was first unveiled in April and since then, the company has rolled out the MIUI 12 closed beta update for several Xiaomi smartphones.

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Vivo X50 Pro, Vivo X50 Spotted on Retail Site Ahead of Launch, Specifications Tipped

The Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro have been spotted on the retail site ahead of official launch. The Vivo X50 is seen sporting a hole-punch display with the cut out for the selfie camera placed on the top left corner of the screen.

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WhatsApp Scam Alert: Scammers Pose as ‘WhatsApp Technical Team’ to Steal Verification Codes

A new WhatsApp scam has emerged under which an account that seems to pretend as an official communication source from the WhatsApp technical team asks users to share their verification code.

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PUBG Mobile May Be Getting a New Map Called Fourex: Report

PUBG Mobile has seen a lot of new additions and updates as a way to keep players motivated and entertained. Now, a new Classic map has appeared in the beta version of the game suggesting it could make its way to the regular version of the game in the near future.

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Google Pay Expands 'Nearby Stores' Feature, Now Available in 35 Cities Across India

Google Pay has expanded its 'Nearby Stores' feature in India to help users find information about "open stores" in their neighbourhood. The feature that was launched last month has rolled out on Android devices and is now available across 35 Indian cities, the company said on Wednesday.

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Bollywood’s Bullying Is Killing Indian YouTube Parody Creators

From T-Series to YRF, Bollywood’s inability to laugh at itself is driving away independent Indian YouTube creators who make parodies. The film industry is helped by India’s archaic copyright law, which doesn’t afford enough protection to works of fair use.

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Instagram Adds Ways for Online Video Creators to Earn Money

Instagram rolled out new tools enabling people to make money off the videos they post, as it competes for creative talent in an increasingly crowded market for mobile video content.

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Vivo TWS Neo True Wireless Earphones Listed on Official Site, Specifications Revealed

Vivo has listed its new true wireless earphones on its official site in China, along with some specifications. The Vivo TWS Neo is likely to be announced and go on sale in the coming weeks

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Samsung Galaxy M01, Samsung Galaxy M11 Price in India Tipped Ahead of Rumoured June Launch

c and Samsung Galaxy M11 are rumoured to launch in the first week of June. Ahead of that, pricing of the two upcoming Samsung Galaxy phones in the Indian market has leaked online.

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Amazfit T-Rex Smartwatch With 20-Day Battery Life Launching in India in June

Xiaomi-backed Huami will be launching its Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch in India soon. The watch has been teased on Amazon along with its specifications that include military certification, AMOLED display, and a 20-day battery life.

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SpaceX, NASA Delay Milestone Mission Over Lightning Fears

After a day of suspense, SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station -- the first crewed mission to blast off from US soil in almost a decade -- was scrubbed Wednesday due to fears of a lightning strike.

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Trump to Sign Executive Order on Social Media Today: White House

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down websites he accused of stifling conservative voices.

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Apple Starts Allowing Customers in India to Configure MacBook, Mac Computers Based on Their Requirements

Apple has started allowing customers in India to configure iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and other Mac computers based on their requirements.

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Canada Judge Rules Huawei CFO's Extradition Case Can Proceed

A Canadian judge ruled Wednesday the U. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can proceed to the next stage, a decision that is expected to further harm relations between China and Canada.

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Superman Star Henry Cavill to Return to DC Film Universe: Reports

Henry Cavill’s Superman could be back. It won’t be a Man of Steel sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, or The Batman.

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BevQ App Crosses Over 1 Lakh Downloads Hours After Going Live on Google Play

BevQ, Kerala’s liquor sale virtual queue management app, is finally available to download via Google Play Store for Android users. The much-awaited Kerala beverages app is provided by Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) while it is developed by Kochi-based startup called Faircode Technologies Private Limited.

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Google Maps Ramps Up Support for Local Businesses

Google's popular map service on Wednesday added more ways for people to engage with local businesses struggling to survive the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Sale in India Postponed, Special Limited Sale Announced Instead

While a full-fledged sale for the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 will not be conducted tomorrow, there will be a special limited sale across online and offline channels for just the OnePlus 8 model.

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Facebook Denies Sidelining Research on Site's 'Divisiveness'

Facebook on Wednesday defended itself against a report that it shelved internal research indicating that it was dividing people instead of bringing them together.

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US State Takes Google to Court Over Location Tracking

The US state of Arizona filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Google of committing fraud by being deceptive about gathering location data.

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Bill Gates Conspiracy Theories Echo Through Africa

As the novel coronavirus wreaks global havoc, Bill Gates is the new bete noire for conspiracy theorists worldwide including in Africa where a Kenyan politician's false online post has added major fuel to the spread of misinformation.

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Google Sees Resurgence in State-Backed Hacking, Phishing Related to COVID-19

Security experts at Alphabet’s Google sent 1,755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were targets of government-backed attackers, following a resurgence in hacking and phishing attempts related to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Vivo Days Sale Kicks Off on Flipkart With Cashback Offers, No-Cost EMI Options

Vivo Days sale on Flipkart brings cashback and no-cost EMI options for Vivo Z1x, the new Vivo V19, Vivo S1 Pro, and more. The sale will go on till May 29.

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Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i, IdeaPad Duet 3i 2-in-1 Windows 10 Tablets With LTE Support Launched

Lenovo has launched two new 2-in-1 Windows tablets, called the Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3i. These ship with detachable Bluetooth keyboards and are designed for creators and illustrators.

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Collision of Galaxies May Have Spurred Our Solar System's Formation

A violent event on a colossal scale - the crash of two galaxies - may have paved the way for our solar system's birth.

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BevQ: Kerala's New Liquor App Reportedly Gets Google's Nod, Launch Expected Soon

BevQ, the virtual queue management app for liquor sale in Kerala has reportedly received Google's nod to operate on Google's Play Store. The app is owned by BEVCO and is developed by Faircode Technologies Private Limited.

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Apple to Reopen About 100 US Stores, Most With Curbside Pickup

Apple plans to reopen about 100 U.S. stores, mostly with curbside pickup but some with walk-in service, the company said on Tuesday. Apple shuttered stores worldwide as the novel coronavirus pandemic spread but has slowly opened them based on local health data.

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Xiaomi to Launch Mi TV Stick, a New Android-Based Streaming Device: Report

After launching the Mi Box 4K in India, Xiaomi is reportedly looking at a new streaming device with a more compact form factor. The Mi TV Stick was revealed at a briefing in Germany.

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macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Update Debuts With Battery Health Management Feature for MacBooks

Apple has released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 that brings a battery health management feature to MacBooks, similar to the Battery Health feature available on iPhone models.

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Tesla to Cut Car Prices in North America, China

Tesla said on Wednesday it will cut prices of its electric vehicles in North America as the firm ramps up car production at its Fremont, California, factory after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns

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Google to Start Reopening Offices, Targets 30 Percent Capacity in September

Google said on Tuesday it would reopen buildings in more cities at roughly 10 percent of their capacity beginning July 6 and scale it up to 30 percent in September, if conditions permit.

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Ola Electric Acquires Etergo, Will Launch Own Electric Two-Wheeler in India in 2021

Ola Electric looks to introduce Etergo’s electric vehicles across India to introduce a clean solution for urban mobility by 2021.

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Moto G Fast With Triple Cameras and 2-Day Battery Life Leaked in Official Promo Video: Report

Moto G Fast seems to be the next smartphone in Motorola’s G series. The phone was reportedly leaked via a YouTube promo video on the official Motorola channel but the video was taken down. However, in the short time the video was up, it was noticed and captured by viewers.

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Amazon May Buy Robo-Taxi Startup Zoox: Report

Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox, accelerating its efforts when it comes to self-driving vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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OnePlus Plans to Launch Affordable Smartphones in India Soon, Reveals CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus is planning to make a comeback to the affordable market segment by launching its budget smartphones, CEO Pete Lau revealed in a media interview.

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Virgin Orbit Analysing Data to Find Cause of Rocket Failure

Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail. The problem occurred soon after the LauncherOne rocket was released Monday from a Boeing 747 jetliner off the Southern California coast and its first stage motor ignited.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon and Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will once again go on sale in India via Amazon and Mi.com at 12pm noon. This will be the second time the phone goes on sale after facing delays caused by the coronavirus lockdowns. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max was launched alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro in March.

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YouTube Says Removal of Comments Critical of Chinese Communist Party 'An Error'

YouTube said Tuesday it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error."

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Facebook Wallet for Libra Digital Coins Renamed 'Novi'

Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed "Novi" on Tuesday. The rebranding replaces the original name of "Calibra" for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency.

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Jio Fiber Introduces Double Data Monthly Benefit on Annual Subscriptions: All Details

Jio Fiber has introduced additional data benefits for its annual subscription plans. Reliance Jio has updated its website to reflect this change, and all plans from the Bronze to Titanium now offer additional double data on annual subscription.

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OnePlus Announces Partnership With Epic Games; Fortnite Now Runs at 90FPS on OnePlus 8 Series

OnePlus has announced its partnership with developer Epic Games to bring an improved Fortnite gaming experience on OnePlus smartphones. As per the press release by the Chinese smartphone maker, the OnePlus 8 series will be the first to get 90FPS gameplay in Fortnite.

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Moto G Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, Integrated Stylus Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G Pro has made its debut in Germany and the phone by the looks and specifications appears to be a rebranded version of Moto G Stylus.

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ARM Releases Cortex-X1 Microarchitecture for High-End Android Devices

ARM on Tuesday released new technology aimed at helping Android devices catch up to Apple’s iPhone models for certain computing tasks such as video games.

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Twitter Calls Trump Tweets 'Unsubstantiated' for the First Time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

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Nokia Shuts Plant in Tamil Nadu After 42 Test Positive for Coronavirus

Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.

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Exceptionally Rare 'Cosmic Ring of Fire' Galaxy Spotted 11 Billion Light-Years Away

An extremely rare “cosmic ring of fire” has been discovered by astronomers located 10.8 billion light-years away from the Earth. It is actually a gigantic galaxy that has the shape of a ring in which stars are forming at a very rapid pace, thus truly making it a ring of fire.

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Coronavirus: Red Cross Urges Halt to Cyber-Attacks on Healthcare Sector Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Red Cross called for an end to cyber-attacks on healthcare and medical research facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, in a letter published Tuesday and signed by a group of political and business figures.

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BSNL Revises Auto Validity Extension, Now Charges Rs. 2 for 3 Days of Extended Plan Validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched an option to charge consumers for extending the validity of their plans. The new change comes as a revision of the existing Rs. 19 auto validity extension.

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Samsung Unveils Exynos 880 SoC With Integrated 5G Modem, AI Capabilities for Mid-Range Smartphones

Samsung has unveiled its new mobile processor, the Exynos 880 SoC featuring integrated 5G modem and AI capabilities. The Exynos 880 SoC also works with diverse major networks from 2G to 4G and offers an LTE download speed of up to 1Gbps.

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Samsung Galaxy M01, Samsung Galaxy M11 to Launch in India in First Week of June: Report

Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 are reportedly coming to the Indian market in the first week of June. The phones are expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000.

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Could a Space Congestion Charge Clear Up Junk-Ridden Skies?

The best way to deal with the problem of space debris would be to charge satellite operators an annual orbital-use fee for every satellite launched, according to an economics analysis by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Everything You Need to Know About TikTok Ratings Saga Explained

TikTok ratings are rising as Google Play has seemingly started removing the mass one-star ratings that people gave recently.

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Motorola Razr Second-Generation Foldable Phone Specifications Leaked, India Launch Tipped

The next-gen Motorola Razr is tipped to see a camera upgrade to Samsung’s 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM1 sensor at the back and a 20-megapixel selfie camera in the front.

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Remember the MOOCs? After Near-Death, They’re Booming

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Xiaomi Mi TV Pro E32S With Bezel-Less Design, 32-Inch Full-HD Screen Launched

The Mi TV Pro 32-inch E32S is launched in China and it is priced at CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 9,500). The smart TV is also equipped with a quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The Mi TV Pro E32S has a bezel-less design and a full-HD resolution.

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Redmi Earbuds S True Wireless Earphones Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 1,799

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Earbuds S in India, priced at Rs. 1,799. The true wireless earphones promise the basics, including four hours of battery life and good performance on voice calls.

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Uber Lays Off 600 Employees in India a Week After Ola Downsized Its Workforce

Uber is laying off 600 employees in India as a part of the company’s recent announced global job cuts. This comes a week after Ola laid off about 1,400 employees in the country.

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Scientists Fight Online Coronavirus Misinformation War

Scientists involved in the debate want to forge a "culture of science" among the public to help them understand what they hear and read, Chambru said.

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SonyLIV Unveils ‘All New’ Facelift, Originals, Premières to Make Itself Relevant Again

SonyLIV is trying to mount a comeback. It has announced an overhaul — dubbed “all new SonyLIV” — that promises a bunch of new original series, Indian premières of American TV shows, and collaborations with a host of Indian talent.

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Vivo Y70s With 5G Support, Exynos 880 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y70s has been launched in China as the first smartphone to be powered by the new Samsung Exynos 880 SoC.

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iQoo 3 Transformers Limited Edition With Transformers Logo, Gold Accents Launched: Price and Specifications

iQoo 3 Transformers Limited Edition has been launched in China with some design changes over the vanilla iQoo 3. The Transformers Limited Edition is up for pre-sale and comes in a single RAM and storage configuration.

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HBO Max: WarnerMedia Throws Out Rulebook With Streaming Launch in the US

HBO Max enters a competitive marketplace. Besides Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, the likes of Disney+, Apple TV+, and Quibi have recently joined the fray.

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Mi Band 5 Alleged Live Photos Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 alleged live photos surface online that also highlights its new charger design. Additionally, the tipster has indicated the price detail of the smart band.

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Oppo Reno 4, Oppo Reno 4 Pro Spotted on TENAA With Images and Detailed Specifications

The Oppo Reno 4 and Oppo Reno 4 Pro phones are listed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and have a triple rear camera setup at the back.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With OneUI 2 in India Again: Report

Samsung Galaxy A50 users in India have reportedly started receiving Android 10 update with March 2020 security patch and OneUI 2. Notably, Samsung originally started pushing out the Android 10 update to Galaxy A50 users back in March.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2: Weather Iffy for SpaceX Astronaut Launch

NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price and Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale today at 12pm noon. It comes in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB variants. The 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 13,999 while the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 16,999. It is available in three colour options namely, Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black. Customers will be able to purchase the Redmi Note 9 P...

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Specifications

Realme X3 SuperZoom is set to launch today. The Chinese company is hosting a livestream to announce the launch of the new smartphone in Europe.

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Realme X50 Pro Player Edition With Snapdragon 865 SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition will be available for purchase in China starting June 1. The phone comes as a cheaper version of the Realme X50 Pro 5G.

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Alcohol-Home Delivery in Maharashtra: How to Apply Online for Liquor Permit

Maharashtra government has allowed doorstep delivery of alcohol in several parts of the state, except for containment zones. Here are the steps to apply for liquor permit online to purchase liquor.

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China Space Programme Targets July Launch for Mars Mission

Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with its rival the United States and affirm its status as a major world power.

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Gaganyaan: Four Indian Cosmonauts Resume Training in Russia for Mission

Roscosmos tweeted a picture of the cosmonauts wearing space suit bearing Indian flag. Four Indian Air Force fighter pilots are currently undertraining in Moscow, and are likely to be potential candidates for the Gaganyaan project.

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BSNL Introduces Plan Voucher 699 With 0.5GB High Speed Data, 180 Day Validity; Reduces Validity for STV-188 Plan

BSNL has added a new plan to its list that it’s calling PV-699. This plan includes 0.5GB per day of high speed data and 180 day validity as a promotional offer.

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Samsung Galaxy M51 to Launch in July, Galaxy M31s Reported to Be in the Works

Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s will reportedly come with a 64-megapixel main camera and the phones are speculated to launch in June. The phones will also likely feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, as per the report.

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Foldable Glass in Smartphones: Inevitable Future or a Passing Fad?

Foldable phones have been out for a year or so but it was only this year, we actually saw the first foldable glass panel in such a phone. So, is this the future of smartphones or just a passing fad? We try to find the answer.

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Realme Smart TV Launched in India With Android TV and HDR10, Price Starts at Rs. 12,999

After months of teasers and rumours, Realme has finally launched its first smart TV in India. The Realme Smart TV is available in two sizes - 32-inch and 43-inch.

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Realme 10000mAh Power Bank 2 With 18W Two-Way Quick Charging Launched in India

Realme 10000mAh Power Bank 2 has been launched by the company during its online event, along with the Realme Smart TV, Realme Watch, and the Realme Buds Air Neo.

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Realme Buds Air Neo With 13mm Driver, Touch Controls Launched in India

Realme Buds Air Neo have been launched as the company’s new true wireless earbuds after the Buds Air that debuted last year.

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Hackers Publish iOS Jailbreak That Supports Almost All iPhones

Popular iPhone hacker has released a new tool that claims to jailbreak all versions of iOS from iOS 11 to iOS 13.5.

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Realme Watch With Touchscreen Support, Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Realme Watch will go on sale in India from June 5. The smartwatch comes with a built-in PPG sensor to record heart rate.

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Huami Amazfit Bip S Price Revealed Ahead of June 3 India Launch

Amazfit Bip S is priced at Rs. 4,999 and will go on sale through Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra. The smartwatch was originally unveiled at CES 2020 in January.

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OnePlus' First TWS Earbuds to Be Called 'OnePlus Buds,' Might Launch in July: Tipster

OnePlus' truly wireless earbuds are back in the news and a tipster has now indicated that the company will call its first TWS device 'OnePlus Buds.' Earlier this month, the same tipster had suggested that OnePlus TWS 'Buds' will be launched in July.

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Huawei Enjoy Z 5G With 48-Megapixel Triple Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G is priced in China at CNY 1,699 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage option, CNY 1,899 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option and CNY 2,199 for the 8GB RAM + 128gB storage option.

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Oppo Reno 4 Series With 5G Support Confirmed, Photos Tease Triple Rear Cameras and Colour Options

Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro phones with 5G connectivity support and triple rear cameras have been revealed by Oppo on Weibo. A tipster on Weibo has claimed that the Oppo Reno 4 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and will pack 4,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Will Feature 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 855+ SoC; Design Revealed

Realme X3 SuperZoom will come with a 120Hz display and the Snapdragon 855+ SoC as per the company’s European Twitter account. It will be unveiled alongside a smart band and truly wireless (TWS) earphones on May 26.

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Netflix Offers Free Upgrade to Standard, Premium Plans for First 30 Days in India

Netflix is offering free one-tier upgrades for the first 30 days of your subscription, in what is another new promo. That means if you pick “Basic”, you’ll be upgraded to “Standard”. And if you pick “Standard”, you’ll get a month of “Premium”.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus High-Res Renders Leak Online Showing Curved Edge Display

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders have been leaked online showing off the design of the phone from all angles. The phone is tipped to be larger than the Galaxy Note 20.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 India Launch Reportedly Set for the First Week of June, Pricing Details Surface

Samsung Galaxy A31 is said to launch in India in the first week of June. The Samsung phone was unveiled globally in March.

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SpaceX to Bring Astronauts to Short-Handed Space Station for Longer Stay

Two NASA astronauts gearing up to ride SpaceX's new space taxi will now be on a mission planned to last more than a month, instead of a week, to help the short-handed crew aboard the International Space Station, the U.S. space agency said on Friday.

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JioMart Online Grocery Service Now Available in 200 Towns Across India

Reliance Industries has launched an online grocery service, JioMart, the head of its grocery retail business said, in a move aimed at rivalling Amazon.com's local unit and Walmart's Flipkart in the huge Indian market.

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Realme TV, Realme Watch, Realme Buds Air Neo Launching in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Realme TV, Realme Watch, and Realme Buds Air Neo will make their debut in India today. The Chinese smartphone maker will mark its entry into new product segments with today’s launches that will be announced via an online event at 12:30pm.

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Betaal Review: Shah Rukh Khan’s Second Netflix Series Fails to Thrill

Our review of Betaal, the Netflix zombie horror series produced by Shah Rukh Khan.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2: First Commercial Space Taxi a Pit Stop on Musk's Mars Quest

But it all comes back to Musk’s dream. Former NASA chief O’Keefe says Musk has his eccentricities, huge doses of self-confidence and persistence, and that last part is key: “You have the capacity to get through a setback and look ... toward where you’re trying to go.”

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Betaal Season 2? ‘Not Up to Me,’ Says Creator Patrick Graham

Wondering about Betaal season 2? Creator Patrick Graham Betaal says Betaal was “intended as a single, encapsulated” series. At the same time, he’s “open-minded” about a season 2, as it “could go on as a story”. But sadly, it’s not up to him.

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How Shah Rukh Khan Helped Shape Netflix’s Betaal

Shah Rukh Khan’s script feedback was “excellent”, say Betaal directors Patrick Graham and Nikhil Mahajan. Khan is also behind the two ‘a’s in Betaal.

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Eid 2020: BSNL Launches Rs. 786 Recharge Plan With 30GB Data, Full Talktime

BSNL has announced the launch of its Ramzan and Eid special Rs. 786 prepaid recharge plan. This promotional plan will be available for 30 days and comes with Rs. 786 talktime, 30GB of high-speed data, and 90 days validity.

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Motorola One Fusion+ Spotted on YouTube Device Report, Specifications Tipped

Motorola One Fusion+, a rumoured upcoming Motorola smartphone – has surfaced on YouTube Device Report webpage ahead of launch, in turn suggesting key specifications of the smartphone.

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Samsung India Partners With Facebook to Take Its Offline Retailers Online

Samsung India has joined hands with social media giant Facebook to train offline retailers to go digital on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

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PatchWall on Mi TV Gets New 'Collections' Feature in India to Highlight Curated Content

Xiaomi Mi TV owners in India will now get access to curated movie and TV series collections as a part of the company’s PatchWall interface, a company executive revealed earlier on Saturday.

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Infinix Hot 9 Series to Launch in India on May 29, Two Phones Expected

Infinix Hot 9 series will make its India debut on May 29, e-retailer Flipkart has revealed. The e-retailer hasn’t shared any features or specifications of the upcoming phones, but it seems to have given a glimpse of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro phone.

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Fundraising Spree for Reliance's Jio Platforms Values It at $65 Billion

Reliance Industries, controlled by Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, was worth about $129 billion (roughly Rs. 9.87 lakh crores) as of Thursday's close. Jio Platforms' valuation puts it just ahead of the combined value of the conglomerate's oil, gas, and other businesses.

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Facebook Dashes Hopes of Paycheck Arbitrage With Remote Work Plan

The company, one of Silicon Valley's biggest employers, is giving US staffers who are approved to work remotely until January 1, 2021 to update the company on where they plan to base themselves, at which point their salaries will be adjusted to reflect the local cost of living.

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Manchester United Sues ‘Football Manager’ Video Game Series Over Use of Name

Manchester United is suing the makers of the “Football Manager” video game series for allegedly infringing its trademark by using the club’s name.

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Mi Band 5 Tipped to Pack Amazon Alexa Support, SpO2 Sensor; Expected to Launch in June-End

Mi Band 5 is coming, at least that’s what leaks and rumours have been suggesting for months now. Given that we are nearing the one-year anniversary of Mi Band 4’s original launch in China, it isn’t far-fetched to assume that Xiaomi will be hard at work on its successor and will probably launch it soon.

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IBM Cuts Jobs Around US as New CEO Looks for Revival

IBM told the Wall Street Journal it is laying off an undisclosed number of workers across the US.

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Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg See Wealth Balloon Amid Pandemic: Study

The fortunes of US billionaires rose 15 percent in the two months since the coronavirus pandemic hit, a study found, with Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg seeing massive gains.

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SpaceX’s First Crewed Space Flight Set to Launch on May 27 as NASA Gives Green Light

NASA gave the green light on Friday to next week's launch of two astronauts aboard a SpaceX vessel -- the first crewed space flight from US soil in nine years and a crucial step towards ending American dependence on Russian rockets.

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WhatsApp for Android, iPhone Gets QR Code Support for Beta Testers

WhatsApp latest beta versions for both Android and iPhone have been released with support for QR codes to allow the testing community to experience the change and provide feedback ahead of its public release.

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI Is Free for PC on the Epic Games Store Till May 28

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is now free on the Epic Games Store for PC players as part of Epic Games’ Mega Sale 2020. This comes a week after the Epic Games Store gave away Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) for free.

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Uber Says It Has Spent $19 Million on Coronavirus Financial Assistance for Drivers

Under the program announced in mid-March, North American drivers received an average of nearly $650, but payout amounts varied widely by location, with Uber limiting the maximum payment per city and calculating support based on prior earnings.

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Motorola Razr Second Generation Foldable Tipped by Executive, Launch Expected in September

A second generation Motorola Razr foldable phone may have been leaked by South Africa general manager of Lenovo – which is the parent company of Motorola – Thibault Dousson. It may launch in September this year.

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Samsung Galaxy M51, Galaxy M31s With 64-Megapixel Main Camera Tipped to Launch in India in June

Galaxy M51 and Samsung Galaxy M31s will reportedly come with a 64-megapixel main camera and the phones are speculated to launch in June. The phones will also likely feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, as per the report.

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How Big Unions Smooth the Way for Amazon Worker Protests

Amazon employees across the United States are seizing on the coronavirus to demand the world's largest online retailer offer more paid sick time and temporarily shut warehouses with infections for deep cleaning.

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Vodafone Idea Revises Rs. 98 Prepaid Recharge Plan to Offer 12GB High-Speed Data

Vodafone Idea has revised the Rs. 98 prepaid recharge plan with 12GB high-speed data allocation. This shows a 100 percent increase from the earlier 6GB high-speed data benefits, identical to what has recently been introduced by Airtel.

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Poco M2 Pro Spotted in Bluetooth SIG, WiFi Alliance Listing, Dual Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 Tipped

Poco M2 Pro has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG and WiFi Alliance listings showing Bluetooth 5.0 support and dual-band Wi-Fi.

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS Losing Support for Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu: Report

Microsoft announced this week that it would no longer support 27 languages, including six that are prominently spoken in Indian sub-continent, in Outlook for iOS, according to a report.

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How the Coronavirus Lockdown Made It Harder to Work From Home

When the coronavirus lockdown started in India, it made it harder to work from home for a number of reasons. In this article, we talk about growing challenges everyone is facing as the world adopts the whole work from home culture.

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Mi 10 5G Review

The Mi 10 5G is the first proper flagship we’ve seen from Xiaomi in India in many years. But with the company’s reputation of being the “budget king,” will there be any takers for a Xiaomi phone that costs Rs. 50,000? Here’s our full review.

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Redmi 10X Teased to Feature AMOLED Display, Offer 30x Zoom Support and 5G on Both SIM Cards

Xiaomi's Redmi brand has revealed that the Redmi 10X will support 5G on both SIM cards. Redmi 10X is said to feature an AMOLED display. Redmi 10X will support 30x zoom and optical image stabilisation (OIS).

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Amazon Prime Day Pushed to September as Company Returns to Normalcy: Report

Amazon.com is scheduling its annual Prime Day shopping event for September and allowing unlimited shipments of non-essential goods to warehouses, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Netflix Will Now Automatically Cancel Inactive Subscriptions

Netflix will now cancel inactive accounts, in an unprecedented move for subscription-based offerings. It will ask members who haven’t watched anything on Netflix for a year. If said members do not respond, Netflix will automatically cancel their subscription.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Embraces Remote Work in Post-Pandemic Shift

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday remote work is here to stay, and that half of the social network's staff could be doing jobs from afar within a decade.

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Vodafone Idea Brings Rs. 29 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Rs. 20 Talktime, 100MB High-Speed Data for 14 Days

Vodafone Idea has launched a Rs. 29 prepaid recharge plan that brings Rs. 20 talktime for making voice calls and SMS messages and 100MB high-speed data allocation for 14 days.

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Oppo Enco M31 Price Revealed, to Go on Sale Starting May 23 via Amazon India

Oppo Enco M31 wireless neckband earphones will finally go on sale in India starting May 23 via Amazon. The earphones by Oppo were supposed to go on sale in the country starting March 30, however, the sale was likely postponed due to the nationwide lockdown.

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Realme Buds Air Neo May Be Priced at Rs. 2,999; Features Teased Ahead of Launch

Pricing for the Realme Buds Air Neo may have been leaked through a poster. They are expected to be priced at Rs. 2,999. The company has shared some specifications for the Realme Buds Air Neo as well.

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Apple Questioned by Irish Regulator Over Siri Audio Recordings

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), Apple's main regulator in the European Union, on Thursday said it was in contact with the company after a whistleblower called for action over a programme that listens to users' recordings.

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Tenet Trailer Reveals Time Inversion Plot for Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie

Tenet trailer is here. Tenet doesn’t involve time travel, but rather — time inversion. Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. are sticking to Tenet’s July release date, hoping that enough theatres will have reopened by then. Robert Pattinson, John David Washington, Dimple Kapadia part of Tenet cast.

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KKR-Jio Deal: US PE Giant KKR to Invest Rs. 11,367 Crores in Jio Platforms

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of a 2.32 percent stake in its digital unit to US private equity giant KKR for Rs. 11,367 crores, the fifth deal in four weeks that will inject a combined Rs. 78,562 crores in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt.

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KKR-Jio Deal: US PE Giant KKR to Invest Rs. 11,367 Crores in Jio Platforms

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of a 2.32 percent stake in its digital unit to US private equity giant KKR for Rs. 11,367 crores, the fifth deal in four weeks that will inject a combined Rs. 78,562 crores in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt.

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Realme Narzo 10A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Offers

Realme Narzo 10A price is set at Rs. 8,499 for the sole, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone will be available through Flipkart and Realme website.

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US Regulators Open Door to Possible Tightening of Huawei Chip Curb

The new rule, unveiled by the Commerce Department on Friday, expands US authority to require licenses for sales to Huawei of semiconductors made abroad with US technology, amplifying the department's reach to halt exports to the world's No. 2 smartphone maker.

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Amazon Puts Heat on E-Sports Giants With Crucible

Release of the free online title by Amazon Game Studios comes as people staying home to avoid the deadly coronavirus turn to video games for entertinament and social contact.

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Zoom Meeting App Said to Breach Privacy, Plea in Supreme Court Claims Seeking to Ban

"It is important to realise how Zoom consistently violates its duty to implement and maintain reasonable security practices, and misleads consumers about the security benefits of the product. Zoom has targeted consumers, businesses, and schools," the plea said.

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For First Time, Scientists Spot an Alien Planet as It Is Being Formed

This large young planet is forming around a star called AB Aurigae that is about 2.4 times the mass of the sun and located in our Milky Way galaxy 520 light years from Earth, researchers said on Wednesday. A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km).

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Facebook Launches ‘Lock Profile’ Feature in India for Better Privacy

Facebook has announced a new feature that will enable users to protect their information on the platform from seeing by anyone who is not 'friends' with them. The security feature is designed for people in India, especially women.

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Bethenny Frankel’s Dark Journey to Find Medical Masks

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Xiaomi to Launch New Wireless Audio Product on May 26, Could Be Redmi AirDots S

Xiaomi global VP Manu Kumar Jain has announced the launch of a new category under the Redmi brand in India through his Twitter handle. The online event will be held on May 26 and streamed on the company’s website.

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Oppo Find X2 Neo With 5G Support, 90Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Find X2 Neo is here after months of leaks and rumours. The phone is 5G enabled, comes with a curved display having a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a multi-layered cooling system.

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Apple, Google’s New COVID 19 Contact Tracing API Won’t Work With Aarogya Setu

Authorities in as many as 23 countries are claimed to have shown interest in the technology developed by Apple and Google. However, India has so far preferred to go with the native, locally developed Aarogya Setu.

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Moto G8 Power Lite With 5,000mAh Battery, Helio P35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite by Motorola has made its India debut. The new Motorola smartphone will go on sale start May 29 in the country via Flipkart and major offline retailers.

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How Ludo King Became a COVID Quarantine Sensation in India

Ludo King, the strategy board game that was launched back in December 2016, gained huge success in terms of fresh downloads and new users in the initial phase of the national lockdown that is in place due to the coronavirus outbreak. But how big has the game become so far? We try to find its answer.

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Betaal Directors on Horror References In, Their Approach to India’s First Zombie Series

Betaal directors Patrick Graham and Nikhil Mahajan talk about the horror references in India’s first zombie series on Netflix. That includes George A. Romero, John Carpenter, Paul Verhoeven, David Lynch, and Sam Raimi.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom India Launch in Mid-June: Report

Realme X3 SuperZoom phone is set to launch on May 26. Now ahead of the phone's launch, a report is indicating that the Realme X3 SuperZoom will arrive in India by mid-June.

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Choked Trailer: Demonetisation the Backdrop for Anurag Kashyap’s Netflix Movie

The trailer for Anurag Kashyap’s Netflix movie — Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai — is here. The Choked trailer reveals how a hapless bank cashier (Saiyami Kher) comes into unlimited cash, only for for an unprecedented announcement to stop her in her tracks: the 2016 demonetisation.

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LG Q61 With Quad Rear Cameras, Military Standard Durability Launched: Price and Specifications

LG Q61 has been launched in LG’s home country and will go on sale starting May 29. The phone is priced at KRW 369,600 (roughly Rs. 22,700) for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

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Realme Buds Air Neo True Wireless Earphones to Be Unveiled on May 25 Alongside Realme TV and Realme Watch

Realme will be unveiling a third product on May 25 alongside its first TV and smartwatch. The Realme Buds Air Neo is the successor to the Realme Buds Air that was launched in late 2019.

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Aarogya Setu App Mandatory for Airline Passengers, No Entry Without 'Green' Status

Aarogya Setu app has been made compulsory for airline passengers as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

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Justice League ‘Snyder Cut’ to Release in 2021 on HBO Max

Justice League “Snyder cut” is happening. Zack Snyder revealed that his director’s cut of Justice League would release in 2021 on HBO Max. It will reportedly release either as a four-hour movie or a six-part miniseries.

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Honor 9X Pro to Go Sale Today via Flipkart at 12 Noon: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Honor 9X Pro, launched in India earlier this month, will go on sale for the first time today, starting 12pm (noon). The phone will be sold via Flipkart in a special Early Access Sale that will go on for 24 hours, and will end on May 22 at 11:59am.

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Twitter Is Testing New Feature to Let You Limit Replies to Your Tweets

Twitter is testing a new feature that allows users to limit who can reply to their tweets, the social media giant announced on Wednesday.

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iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5 Released With Faster Way to Unlock Face ID-Supporting Devices While Wearing a Mask

The iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 updates simplify the unlock process specifically for devices with Face ID to help users wearing masks. There is also the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google to let public authorities develop COVID-19 contact tracing apps.

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Apple, Google Release Early Version of Their Contact Tracing Tech, Say 23 Countries Show Interest

Authorities in 23 countries across five continents have sought access to contact tracing technology from Apple and Alphabet’s Google, the companies announced on Wednesday as they released the initial version of their system.

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Moto G8 Power Lite Launching in India Today at 12 Noon: Specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite will launch in India today, May 21, at 12pm (noon), when the pricing and availability details of the phone will be revealed. Motorola isn’t hosting a launch event for the phone.

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WhatsApp Web: Everything You Need to Know

WhatsApp Web lets you use WhatsApp via your computer’s Web browser and is basically a mirror of the chat messenger. Read this article to know how to use WhatsApp on laptop and master WhatsApp Web.

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BSNL Combo 18 Prepaid Plan Launched in Tamil Nadu, Offers 1.8GB Daily Data for 2 Days

Apart from Tamil Nadu, other circles that have the Combo 18 plan include Chattisgarh, Chandigarh, Chennai, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, and many more.

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Google Meet May Allow Users to Blur Their Background During Video Calls

Google Meet, the video conferencing service by Google, is reportedly working on a new feature that will blur users' background during a video call. The development was reportedly spotted in the APK teardown of Google Meet version 41.5 for Android

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Google App Now Receiving Dark Mode Feature, Rollout to Complete This Week

Dark mode lovers have more reasons to rejoice as Google has started rolling out the feature for its Android and iOS users starting Tuesday.

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Google App Now Receiving Dark Mode Feature, Rollout to Complete This Week

Dark mode lovers have more reasons to rejoice as Google has started rolling out the feature for its Android and iOS users starting Tuesday.

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Facial Recognition, Thermal Scanners, and AI: Technology Development Board Approves Projects to Fight COVID-19

The Technology Development Board (TDB) of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved six healthcare-focussed tech projects for commercialisation in an effort to combat the coronavirus outbreak in India.

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'Apple Glass' Tipped to Cost $499, Design and Features Leaked

Apple Glass, or whatever Apple’s rumoured augmented reality (AR) glasses may end up being called, will reportedly be priced at $499 at launch, a prolific tipster has claimed.

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Redmi 10X Listed for Pre-Bookings Ahead of May 26 Launch

Redmi 10X phone has made its way to a Chinese e-retailer ahead of its launch on May 26. The smartphone by the Xiaomi sub-brand is up for pre-bookings via the website. According to the listed information, the phone is being offered in Standard Edition (translated) and Pioneer Edition (translated).

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Batwoman Star Ruby Rose Quits, Role to Be Recast for Season 2

Batwoman star Ruby Rose is leaving the DC universe. The title role will be recast with another LGBTQ actress. This is a shocker for Batwoman fans. No reason has officially been cited.

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LG Stylo 6 Launched With 6.8-Inch FHD+ Display, Stylus Pen: Price, Specifications

LG Stylo 6, a budget segment smartphone, was unveiled by the company on Tuesday. The phone looks identical to the render of the phone that had leaked last week. It is a successor of Stylo 5 that was launched in July last year.

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Vodafone Idea Discontinues Double Data Offer for Rs. 399, Rs. 599 Prepaid Recharge Plans

Vodafone Idea has discontinued the double data offer on prepaid plans with 1.5GB daily data benefit. The telecom operator has updated its website to reveal this change, and now the double data offer banner is showing up only for prepaid plans that offer 2GB data per day.

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Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition Goes on Sale in India via Amazon: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition is now available in India for purchase exclusively via Amazon. It is priced at Rs. 12,999 and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

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Apple TV+ Gets Into Licensing to Better Compete With Netflix, Amazon, Disney: Report

Apple TV+ is finally getting into the back-catalogue business, in a bid to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Separately, Apple paid $70 million for Tom Hanks’ World War II movie Greyhound.

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Google Chrome 83 Debuts With Redesign Privacy and Security Settings, Updated Incognito Mode

Google has released Chrome 83 as the latest version of its Web browser. The new Chrome version brings a list of privacy controls as well as some interface-level changes to deliver an upgraded experience to Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS users.

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MIUI 12 Global Rollout Starts in June: Mi 9 Series, Redmi K20 Series Among First Phones to Get It

Xiaomi on Tuesday unveiled the global version of MIUI 12, the latest iteration of the company's Android-based operating system.

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Google Says Won't Build AI Tools for Oil and Gas Drillers Following Greenpeace Report

Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction, separating itself from cloud computing rivals Microsoft and Amazon.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Launching in Europe on May 26: All Details

Realme X3 SuperZoom will officially launch on May 26 in Europe, the company’s European Twitter account announced. The phone will be showcased as a part of a digital event that will be streamed on Realme’s social media channels as well as on the company website.

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Facebook Shops Feature to Be Launched Across Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp

Facebook is launching Shops, a service that will allow businesses to display and sell products on the world's largest social network's platforms, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday.

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Airtel Launches Rs. 251 Data Voucher With 50GB Total Data Benefit, Rs. 98 Pack Revised Again

The new Rs. 251 prepaid data pack by Airtel offers 50GB of extra 4G data with no additional validity. The validity of the pack depends on the current validity of your base plan.

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NASA Human Spaceflight Chief Doug Loverro Resigns Ahead of Launch

NASA's human spaceflight chief Doug Loverro has resigned, according to an internal memo seen by agency employees on Tuesday, just a week before the agency is scheduled to launch two astronauts into space from US soil for the first time since 2011.

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A City Locks Down to Fight Coronavirus, but Robots Come and Go

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Next Sale on May 26 at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale again on May 26 at 12 noon via Amazon and Mi.com. The phone comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display, quad rear cameras, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC.

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iPhone SE (2020) Goes on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price, Offers, Specifications

iPhone SE (2020), Apple’s latest smartphone, is going on sale in India today at 12pm (noon). Buyers will be able to place their orders online on Flipkart for the phone at a starting price of Rs. 42,500.

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Realme Watch Teasers Reveal 1.4-Inch Display, Activity Tracking Features Ahead of May 25 Launch

Realme Watch will be launched on May 25 alongside the Realme TV though an online event. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased some of the features present in the smartwatch through an official teaser page.

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Redmi Announces Entry Into Audio Segment in India, Are Redmi AirDots S Coming?

Xiaomi is pushing ahead with its launch plans for 2020, with its Redmi brand set to enter the audio space in India. Although it isn’t confirmed what will be launched, it could be the company’s new AirDots S true wireless earphones.

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The Best Movies on Disney+ Hotstar [May 2020]

The best movies on Disney+ Hotstar in 2020 go from English Hollywood films to a mix of Indian films across Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil. Streaming now: Avengers: Endgame, The Lion King, Mughal-e-Azam, Vada Chennai, Sandesham, and a hundred more.

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OxygenOS by OnePlus to Get Dark Mode Toggle in Quick Settings, Improved Multitasking

OxygenOS by OnePlus will soon have Dark Mode toggle to switch to enable Dark Mode, the company confirmed through a forum post. The feature was lacking on OxygenOS even though it is there on stock Android 10.

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Redmi TV X50, Redmi TV X55, Redmi TV X65 Launching on May 26 Alongside Redmi 10X Series

Redmi TV X50, Redmi TV X55, and Redmi TV X65 will be Xiaomi’s new smart TVs under the Redmi brand. These will be launched alongside the Redmi 10X series of phones on May 26.

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Nine Out of 10 Indian Startups Facing Declining Revenues Due to Coronavirus Outbreak: Nasscom

The COVID-19 outbreak has severely impacted Indian startup space with nine out of 10 startups facing a decline in revenues, according to a month-long survey conducted by Nasscom.

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Netflix Unveils June Release Date, First Look for Anurag Kashyap Film Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai

Anurag Kashyap’s next movie, Choked — now known as Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai — arrives June 5 on Netflix. Saiyami Kher and Roshan Mathew lead the Choked cast.

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Motorola Edge+ With Curved 90Hz Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge+ has been launched in India less than a month after its global debut in Europe and the US. The phone comes with a 108-megapixel primary camera and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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Softbank's Masayoshi Son Hopes 'Winged Unicorns' Can Save Crumbling Tech Empire

SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday pinned his hopes on a small group of "winged unicorns" to save the performance of his $100 billion Vision Fund - although he gave few clues on which ones they would be.

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Instagram Introduces New 'Guides' Tab, Currently Limited to Wellness Influencers

Instagram is rolling out a new feature, dubbed as 'Guides' that lets users curate posts and videos in the form of a long article. At the moment, the Facebook-owned social media platform is focusing Guides on wellness content amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Huawei Y8p With Triple Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Y8p seems to be a rebranded version of the Huawei Enjoy 10s launched in China last year.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Images Leaked, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Realme X3 SuperZoom images and specifications have been reportedly leaked by a known tipster showing Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 12GB RAM, and quad rear camera setup.

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Mi Smart Band 4 Now Available via Flipkart in India: All Details

Mi Smart Band 4 that was so far available for purchase on Amazon and Mi.com has now been made available via Flipkart as well, Xiaomi India announced on Monday.

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Ola Resumes Services in More States, Now Operational in Over 160 Cities

Ola’s services will resume in more cities across India today, including the states of Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu (except Chennai), Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Assam.

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How to Stay Connected, Virtual Hug Amongst the Top Search Queries, Google Search Trends Show

Google has released its weekly search trends that show a massive increase in queries such as how to stay connected, virtual get-togethers, virtual dance party, and virtual love.

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Amazfit Ares Smartwatch With 14-Day Battery Life, 70 Sports Modes Launched

Amazfit Ares is the newest smartwatch by Huami and it has been launched in China for CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 5,300). The watch comes with a host of features that are aimed at sports and fitness enthusiasts like Firstbeat sports analysis and the Huami PAI health assessment system.

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Uber Cuts 3,000 Jobs as Pandemic Slashes Demand for Rides

Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides.

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The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Release Date Set for July on Netflix

The Umbrella Academy season 2 is releasing on July 31. Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher are part of The Umbrella Academy season 2 cast.

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Idea Nirvana Migration to Vodafone Red Completed in Eight Circles, Rollout in Three Circles Delayed to June 8

The initial phase of Idea Nirvana to Vodafone Red postpaid migration in eight circles across India - Gujarat, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Punjab, and Rajasthan – seems to have been completed.

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Huawei Y9s Goes on Sale in India via Amazon: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Huawei Y9s smartphone is now available to purchase in India, nearly a week after the phone made its debut in the country. Starting today, the Huawei Y9s is up for grabs via Amazon.

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TikTok Names Disney's Streaming Chief Kevin Mayer as New CEO

Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer will become the head of TikTok and chief operating officer of the popular video app's parent company, the group announced Monday.

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Facebook Chief Mark Zuckerberg Wants EU Not China to Lead on Tech Rules

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday urged the European Union to take the lead in setting global standards for tech regulation or risk seeing countries follow China as a model.

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Motorola Edge+ Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications, More

Motorola Edge+ is all set to launch in India today. The phone is teased to be exclusively available on Flipkart. It comes with a 90Hz curved OLED display and multiple cameras at the back with a 108-megapixel main sensor.

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Realme X50 Pro Player Edition Teased to Pack Snapdragon 865 SoC, Key Specifications and Price Tipped

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition was confirmed to be launched on May 25 by Realme last week. Now ahead of its launch, the company has revealed that the upcoming Realme phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and will pack LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

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Realme Narzo 10A First Impressions

The Realme Narzo 10A is touted as a stylish and powerful low-cost phone, but it's nearly identical to theRealme C3. Should you spend a little more for this newer model?

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Reliance Aims for 2 Crore Jio Fiber Subscribers, 5 Crore Den and Hathway Users

Reliance Industries (RIL) is aiming to take Jio Fiber to more than 2 crore households, the company said in a corporate presentation filed with Bombay Stock Exchange.

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Tata Sky HD+ Upgrade Price Reduced to Rs. 5,999 for Existing Subscribers

Tata Sky HD customers had to earlier pay Rs. 7,890 for a Tata Sky HD+ upgrade, which means a price cut of Rs. 1,891 has been introduced.

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Swiggy Lays Off 1,100 Employees, Shuts Down Cloud Kitchens to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact

The layoffs at Swiggy were announced via email to all employees by its CEO Sriharsha Majety, wherein he added that the HR team along with the line manager will have a 1-1 conversation with impacted employees.

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Realme TV Teaser Confirms MediaTek Processor, Dolby Audio in Upcoming Television: Key Features and Specifications Revealed

The first ever television from Realme is set to be launched in India on May 25, and the company has teased some of the specifications and features.

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Oppo Suspends Operations at Greater Noida Plant After 6 Workers Test COVID-19 Positive

Operations were suspended at the Oppo mobile company factory in Greater Noida after six of its employees tested positive for coronavirus, company officials said on Monday.

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Moto G8 Power Lite to Launch in India on May 21, Flipkart Teaser Page Reveals

Moto G8 Power Lite will launch in India on May 21 according to Flipkart. Pricing and availability details have not been shared as of yet.

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Google Meet Hits 50 Million Download Mark on Google Play Store Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Data Reveals

Gooogle Meet has crossed the million download mark amid coronavirus pandemic, data shows. Google has been adding and upgrading the platform in a bid to attract more users.

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Family Guy Is Now on Disney+ Hotstar — All 18 Seasons, and One Special Episode

Family Guy has arrived on Disney+ Hotstar. All 18 seasons of the Seth MacFarlane-created animated sitcom are now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Airtel Rs. 2,498 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 2GB Daily Data, Free Zee5 Subscription Launched

Airtel has launched a new long-term validity recharge plan plan priced at Rs. 2,498 in India. The telecom operator is offering a host of benefits alongside this new prepaid plan – including 2GB of daily high-speed data.

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China Warns US of 'All Necessary Measures' Over Huawei Rules

China’s commerce ministry says it will take “all necessary measures” in response to new U.S. restrictions on Chinese tech giant Huawei’s ability to use American technology, calling the measures an abuse of state power and a violation of market principles.

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Aarogya Setu App Installation Rules Relaxed for Companies in New MHA Guidelines

Easing the Aarogya Setu app installation rules for staff of companies, Ministry of Home Affairs said in its new guidelines issued on Sunday that employers should ensure the installation of the app on “best effort basis”.

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US Successfully Launches Unmanned Reusable Drone for Space Experiments

The US Air Force on Sunday successfully launched its high-tech drone X-37B, placing the reusable vehicle into orbit for its sixth secretive mission in space.

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Nokia 6.3 Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 730 SoC, 24-Megapixel Main Shooter

Nokia 6.3 that is rumoured to be the successor to last year’s Nokia 6.2, may be powered by the Snapdragon 730 processor instead of the Snapdragon 6 series as previously expected.

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Apple Reopening 25 More US Stores, Will Soon Top 100 Worldwide

Apple will this week reopen more than 25 of its branded stores in the United States, the company said on Sunday, continuing a gradual process that has unlocked doors at nearly a fifth of its worldwide retail outlets.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Announced, With Spock, Pike, and Number One

CBS All Access has announced a fifth new Trek series called Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which will star Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. It’s spun off Star Trek: Discovery season 2.

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SoftBank Proposes Three New Board Members as Alibaba's Jack Ma Resigns

SoftBank Group said on Monday that Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma will resign from its board, in the latest departure by a high-profile ally of CEO Masayoshi Son.

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Realme Narzo 10 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Offers

Realme Narzo 10 first sale in India will begin today. The phone is available in a single storage unit and two colour options. It is available for grabs via Flipkart and Realme India site. Here's all you need to know about the price, offers and specifications.

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Huawei P40 Lite 5G With Kirin 820 SoC, 64-Megapixel Main Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

The Huawei P40 Lite 5G is priced at EUR 399 in Europe. The phone is already up for pre-order and sales will begin on May 28.

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OnePlus 8 Special Sale Starts Today at 2pm on Amazon

OnePlus 8 will go on a special sale today in India at 2pm on Amazon. Pricing starts at Rs. 41,999 and the top-end variant is priced at Rs. Rs. 49,999.

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Jio to Get Rs. 6,598 Crores Investment From General Atlantic

Reliance Industries on Sunday announced US fund General Atlantic will invest Rs. 6.598 crores in Jio Platforms, a fourth deal that takes investment in its digital unit to over $8 billion in less than a month.

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E-Commerce Companies May Resume Full Services From Today

E-commerce companies are likely to resume full services across most parts of the country from today under the fourth phase of the lockdown that allows greater relaxations, although industry watchers say they are waiting for states’ decision on the matter.

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Robot Dog to Noodle Hats: Eight Quirky Ways Cities Are Encouraging Distancing

As many countries around the world relax their coronavirus lockdown measures, densely-packed cities face particular challenges in enforcing physical distancing rules.

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Amazon Hit From All Sides as Crisis Highlights Growing Power

As Amazon becomes an increasingly important lifeline in the pandemic crisis, it is being hit with a wave of criticism from activists, politicians and others who question the tech giant's growing influence. Amazon has become the most scrutinised company during the health emergency.

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Realme Narzo 10 Review

The Realme Narzo 10 is aimed at young gamers with tight budgets, and has a new processor as well as a huge battery. Will that establish it as a low-cost king?

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Starts Receiving a New Update With April 2020 Android Security Patch

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has started receiving a new software update that brings the April 2020 Android security patch.

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Amazon Seeking to Resume French Operations From May 19

Amazon is seeking to resume operations from Tuesday at its six warehouses in France that were temporarily closed in a labour dispute over working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Friday.

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Google Facing Onslaught of Antitrust Cases in US: Report

Federal and state regulators in the US are preparing to file antitrust lawsuits alleging Google has abused its dominance of online search and advertising to stifle competition and and boost its profits, according to a report published Friday.

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Amazon Says 'Appropriate' Executive to Be Available, as US Panel Calls on Bezos to Testify

Amazon.com said on Friday it would make an "appropriate" executive available to the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee to testify about allegations related to how the company uses third-party sellers' data.

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China Tells US to Stop 'Unreasonable Suppression' of Huawei

Beijing has urged the United States to stop the "unreasonable suppression of Huawei and Chinese enterprises" after Washington announced new export controls to restrict the tech giant's access to semiconductor technology.

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Samsung Galaxy A11, Galaxy A41 Price Revealed

Samsung Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A41 prices have been revealed two months after they went official on the Web.

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OnePlus Rumoured to Launch Its First True Wireless Earbuds in July, May Look Similar to AirPods

OnePlus is rumoured to launch its first true wireless earbuds aka TWS earbuds in July. The company was initially speculated to launch its earbuds alongside the OnePlus 8 series last month. However, it didn’t bring that earbuds and instead unveiled the Bullets Wireless Z in-ear headphones.

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OnePlus Rumoured to Launch Its First True Wireless Earbuds in July, May Look Similar to AirPods

OnePlus is rumoured to launch its first true wireless earbuds aka TWS earbuds in July. The company was initially speculated to launch its earbuds alongside the OnePlus 8 series last month. However, it didn’t bring that earbuds and instead unveiled the Bullets Wireless Z in-ear headphones.

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Realme 2 Pro Starts Receiving Update With May 2020 Android Security Patch

Realme 2 Pro has started receiving a new software update that brings the May 2020 Android security patch. Some users have reported that the Realme 3 and Realme 3i have also started getting new software updates with the May Android security patch.

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Now More Than Ever, Facebook Is a ‘Mark Zuckerberg Production’

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max First Impressions

We get our hands on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and here is our first impression of this new device.

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Redmi Chief Lu Weibing Teases a New ‘Super Performance’ Smartphone That Could Arrive Soon

Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has teased the debut of a new Redmi smartphone that is touted to deliver “super performance”.

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US Moves to Cut Huawei Off From Global Chip Suppliers as China Eyes Retaliation

The Trump administration on Friday moved to block global chip supplies to blacklisted telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies, spurring fears of Chinese retaliation and hammering shares of US producers of chipmaking equipment.

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Facebook Buys Giphy to Integrate GIF Website With Instagram

Facebook is acquiring Giphy, a popular website for making and sharing animated images, or GIFs, and will integrate it with its rapidly growing Instagram photo-sharing app, Facebook said in a blog post on Friday.

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Competition Commission of India Said to Review Antitrust Allegations Against Facebook's WhatsApp

India's antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into allegations that Facebook's WhatsApp is abusing its dominant position by offering payment services to its vast base of messaging app users in the country, three sources told Reuters on Friday.

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Competition Commission of India Said to Review Antitrust Allegations Against Facebook's WhatsApp

India's antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into allegations that Facebook's WhatsApp is abusing its dominant position by offering payment services to its vast base of messaging app users in the country, three sources told Reuters on Friday.

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NASA Releases Artemis Accords, Basic Principles for International Moon Exploration Pact

NASA on Friday set the stage for a global debate over the basic principles governing how humans will live and work on the moon, as it released the main tenets of an international pact for moon exploration called the Artemis Accords.

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U.S. Is Said to Plan to File Antitrust Charges Against Google

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Tesla, California Appear to End Stand-Off Over Restarting Factory

Authorities in Alameda County, which includes the city of Fremont, home to the plant, said they had met with Tesla representatives, reviewed the electric carmaker's safety plans for the factory and made some extra recommendations.

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Nvidia Launches Chip Aimed at Data Centre Economics

When software developers turn to a cloud computing provider such as Amazon or Microsoft for computing power, they do not rent a full physical server inside a data centre. Instead, they rent a software-based slice of a physical server called a "virtual machine."

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Realme X50 Pro Player Edition With Quad Rear Cameras to Launch on May 25

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition is set to be the next smartphone from the Chinese company. A couple days ago, the company executive Xu Qi Chase teased a new phone with the codename ‘Blade Runner’ that now the company has revealed would be known as Realme X50 Pro Player Edition.

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The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video in India [May 2020]

The best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video in India in 2020 span Hollywood, Hindi cinema, and beyond. Streaming now: Parasite, The Godfather, Inception, Peranbu, Anand, Manichitrathazhu, and a hundred more.

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Epic Games Store Crashes After Making GTA V Available for Free; Upcoming Free Games Leaked

Epic Games Store made GTA V available for free on May 14 and a huge number of people tried to download it. Owing to this surge in traffic, there were slowdowns, errors, and crashes that the company has now seemingly fixed.

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OnePlus 8 Pro Packs ‘X-Ray Vision’? Not Really

OnePlus 8 Pro is claimed to have the ability to see through certain objects, thanks to its built-in Color Filter camera sensor. Several reports on the Web have mentioned that the phone can scan objects in an "x-ray style" and look into certain plastics and even clothes.

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Mi TV 4 55 Will Not Get Any More Android TV Updates, Xiaomi Offers Deal on Mi Box 4K Instead

Xiaomi is citing technical limitations in its ability to push further updates to the Mi TV 4 55, and won’t be able to fulfil its software update promises. Instead, the company will offer a discount on the new Mi Box 4K so users can continue to use smart TV functionality.

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WhatsApp Business Now Allows Users to Sync Details From Facebook Pages

WhatsApp Business users can now link their account with the company's Facebook page to the account in order to directly sync relevant information. The feature is being rolled out for both Android and iOS devices and the update is also available to Indian users of the app.

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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum With Quantum Encryption Technology Launched

Samsung and SK Telecom of South Korea launched quantum encryption technology equipped Galaxy A Quantum. The phone is claimed to have the world's smallest quantum random number generator (QRNG) chipset that enhances data security on the device.

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Redmi 5G Phone With Octa-Core Chipset, OLED Display Spotted on TENAA

Redmi 5G phone with model number M2004J7AC has been spotted in TENAA listing tipping a lot of the specifications of the phone.

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Aarogya Setu: Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea to De-Link App From Website

The plea said that the act is giving impression that home delivery cannot take place from the local pharmacy stores and one has to buy medicines only from the e-pharmacies.

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INOX Warns of ‘Retributive Measures’ as Bollywood Skips Theatres for Streaming Amid Pandemic

With Amazon Prime Video getting several movies to skip theatres that remain shut due to the coronavirus pandemic and directly release on its platform, India’s cinema chains — INOX and PVR Cinemas — have aired their “disappointment” and warned of “retributive measures”.

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PM Narendra Modi Interacts With Bill Gates, Discusses Global Response to COVID-19

PM Modi explained how this people-centric bottom-up approach has helped win acceptability for physical distancing, respect for frontline workers, wearing of masks, maintaining proper hygiene, and respecting lockdown provisions.

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Vivo X50 to Launch on June 1, Gimbal Camera System Teased

Vivo X50 smartphone will launch on June 1, the company confirmed on Friday. The development came a day after the phone's branding was spotted on a Chinese reality show that indicated the impending launch of the smartphone.

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Realme TV, Realme Watch India Launch Set for May 25, Company Announces

Realme TV and Realme Watch are set to launch in India on May 25 and will join the company’s Smart AIOT ecosystem through an online event. Realme has sent out media invites as well as made an announcement on Twitter for a digital launch event that will be hosted on its social media channels.

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Oppo K3 Starts Receiving Android 10-Based ColorOS 7 Update With Wi-Fi Calling Support in India: Report

Oppo K3 is reportedly getting a new software update in India that brings Wi-Fi calling support to the phone. The Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update improves the phone's overall performance along with other bug fixes.

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Celebrity Law Firm Representing Priyanka Chopra Hacked, Attackers Demand $42 Million Ransom: Reports

Hackers are demanding a ransom of $42 million from celebrity law firm Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks. It alleges to have information on the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lady Gaga, and Madonna among others.

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Five Best Racing Games for Android: May 2020

Cars, futuristic water bikes, and even a bit of racing management; here is our list of the best racing games on Android.

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Messenger Rooms by Facebook Allowing Up to 50 Group Video Participants Now Rolling Out Globally

Facebook has started rolling out Messenger Rooms feature globally for its users, it announced on Thursday. The new group video calling feature was announced by the company nearly three weeks ago and was seen as a new way to attract users at a time when Zoom video conferencing app’s popularity was seeing a massive surge.

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Amazon Prime Video Snags Bollywood Premieres as Coronavirus Pandemic Closes Theatres

Amazon Prime Video, Amazon's streaming service, said it will screen several new Indian films that were originally meant for theatrical release on its platform, starting later this month.

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Motorola Edge+ India Launch Set for May 19, Flipkart Teaser Reveals

Motorola Edge+ has been listed on Flipkart with an unveiling date - May 19. The phone may be exclusive to Flipkart and the pricing has not been revealed as of yet.

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Jio Launches Rs. 999 Prepaid Plan With 3GB Daily High-Speed Data for 84 Days

The Rs. 999 Jio prepaid recharge plan is available under the operator’s 3GB data per day packs - alongside the existing Rs. 349 prepaid plan that comes with a validity of 28 days.

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TikTok Violated Agreement on Child Protection, Activists Allege

A coalition of consumer groups filed a complaint Thursday with US regulators claiming the popular video app TikTok has failed to live up to an agreement last year limiting data collection from children.

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Xiaomi, Oppo's Consumer Finance Plans Said to Be Upset by Tougher Scrutiny of Foreign Investment

Tougher scrutiny of foreign investment in India has soured the plans of China's smartphone manufacturers seeking to expand beyond selling hardware for a bigger share of the South Asian country's competitive financial services market.

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Microsoft to Stop Releasing 32-Bit Windows 10 Versions to Favour 64-Bit Architecture

Microsoft is set to no longer release 32-bit versions of Windows 10 starting the release of Windows 10 version 2004.

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Vivo V19 vs Oppo Reno 3 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo V19 and Oppo Reno 3 Pro price in India and specifications compared. Here is all you need to know about the two smartphones.

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Amazon Calls for US Federal Law to Ban Price Gouging

"Put simply, we want to avoid the $400 (roughly Rs. 30,170) bottle of Purell (sanitiser) for sale right after an emergency goes into effect, while not punishing unavoidable price increases that emergencies can cause, especially as supply chains are disrupted," Amazon vice president Brian Huseman said.

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Realme TV 43-Inch Screen Size Confirmed by Packaging Image, Launch Could Be Soon

After various reports, leaks, and rumours, the Realme TV is all but official. A new leaked image captured in a warehouse shows that the television could be launched soon.

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Aarogya Setu App Released for Jio Phones in Coronavirus Battle

Ministry of Technology (Meity) said on Thursday it had rolled out a version of its Bluetooth contact-tracking app for 5 lakh Jio Phones, the cheap internet-enabled devices sold by Reliance Industries' telecoms unit.

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Xiaomi May Launch Three New RedmiBook Models, New Redmi Phone by End of May

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi just launched the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition aka Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition, and now a new report suggests that the brand may introduce three new laptops and a smartphone by the end of this month.

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China’s ‘OK Boomer’: Generations Clash Over the Nation’s Future

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Amazfit Ares With Octagonal Dial, 70 Sports Modes Teased to Launch on May 19

Amazfit Ares, a new smartwatch offering from Huami, will be launched on May 19. The smartwatch is said to come with over 70 sports modes and its design has already been revealed via teasers.

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Snowpiercer Series Rolls in May 25 on Netflix, With Weekly Episodes

The series take on Bong Joon-ho’s post-apocalyptic dystopian sci-fi Snowpiercer will première May 25 on Netflix with the first two episodes, with new episodes releasing weekly on Monday.

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Dell XPS 15 (2020), XPS 17 (2020) With 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, Up to 2TB Storage Launched

Dell XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 models have been unveiled with 10th-generation Intel Core processors, 16:10 InfinityEdge displays, and up-firing speakers.

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Jio Fiber Subscriber Count Declines for the First Time Since Launch: TRAI

Jio saw its number of wired broadband users declining for the first time since the launch of its Jio Fiber service, according to the latest report by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

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Google-Fitbit: EU Consumer Group Warns Against 'Game-Changer' Deal

Alphabet-owned Google's planned $2.1 billion buy of fitness trackers company Fitbit may harm consumers and hinder innovation, European consumer group BEUC said on Wednesday, calling it a game-changer deal in the health and digital markets.

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iPhone SE (2020) to Go on Sale via Flipkart Starting May 20: Price in India, Offers

iPhone SE (2020) sale in India will begin starting May 20 at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. The iPhone SE (2020) price in India starts at Rs. 42,500 for the 64GB storage variant, going up to Rs. 47,800 for 128GB storage variant, and Rs. 58,300 for the 256GB storage variant.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 to Go on Sale in India Starting May 29, Amazon Special Sale on May 18

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro phones will go on sale in India on May 29. India is usually one of the first markets to get new OnePlus smartphones but due to the nationwide lockdown, that wasn’t the case this time.

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EU Urges Voluntary Use of Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps to Speed Recovery From Pandemic

"Contact tracing and warning measures, for example, with the use of mobile apps, could be used, on a voluntary basis, by passengers to detect and interrupt infection chains and reduce the risk of further transmission as long as transmission risks persist," said a Commission document seen by Reuters.

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Gaming Firm Razer to Roll Out Mask Vending Machines in Singapore

Razer, known for its gaming gear such as consoles and keyboards, is among a wave of companies that have modified or set up new factory lines to meet a surge in demand for medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Telegram Ends TON Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Project

"The United States can use its control of the dollar and the global financial system to close any bank or bank account in the world," Durov said, adding it was "unfortunate" most of the world was dependent on decisions made by US politicians.

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Aarogya Setu: Plea in Delhi High Court to De-Link App From Website Promoting E-Pharmacies

The plea, which is likely to come up for hearing on Thursday, said the Aarogya Setu website is linked to the official mobile application Aarogya Setu in a “highly illegal, arbitrary and discriminatory manner” as the website promotes and acts as a marketing tool for e-pharmacies only.

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Amazon Prime Video Acquires Gulabo Sitabo, With Pandemic Keeping Theatres Shut

Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana are headed straight to Amazon Prime Video. It has acquired Shoojit Sircar’s family comedy-drama movie Gulabo Sitabo, which will skip theatres in what will be a landmark move for Bollywood. Amazon has set a June 12 release date for Gulabo Sitabo on Prime Video.

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WhatsApp Tells Supreme Court, Will Not Go Ahead With Payment Service Without Compliance

WhatsApp told the Supreme Court Wednesday that it will not go ahead with the payment service scheme without complying with all the regulations that are in force in India.

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TikTok Broke Privacy Promises, Children’s Groups Say

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Redmi Note 9 Pro To Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale today. Here is all you need to know about the phone's specifications, offers, colours and all.

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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Caught Posting on Social Media Using an iPhone

Some fans of Xiaomi expressed disbelief that the CEO of the Android smartphone company was using an iPhone, while some came to his defence and looked at it objectively.

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Huawei Freebuds 3 True Wireless Earphones With Active Noise Cancellation Launched in India at Rs. 12,990

Huawei has launched its true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation, the Freebuds 3, in India. The earphones feature an outer-ear fit and are priced at Rs. 12,990.

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Mi Router AX1800 With Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Support, Tower-Like Design Launched

Mi Router AX1800 comes with Wi-Fi 6 support and has a tower-like design to compete against similar routers by companies such as Asus and Netgear.

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How to Use ‘Pro’ Camera Mode on Your Android Smartphone

Pretty much every Android smartphone today has a ‘Pro’ or ‘Manual’ mode, which offers better control over exposure for your photos. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of its features.

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Redmi 10X Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing

Redmi 10X has been reportedly spotted on a Geekbench listing with model number Xiaomi M2003J15SC.

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Google Meet Free Access Rollout Complete, Gmail Integration to Arrive in Few Days

Google Meet is now accessible for free alongside premium features like simple scheduling, screen sharing, real-time captions, and layouts that adapt to your preference.

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Twitter for iOS Brings 'Retweets With Comments' on Your Tweets in a Single Location

Twitter is adding a new way to see how people are reacting on your tweets. Twitter for iOS now comes with an option to view the “retweets with comments” on a particular tweet. This way, you will be able to know what people have been writing while “quote-tweeting” your tweets.

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The Best Movies on Netflix in India [May 2020]

The best movies to watch on Netflix in India in 2020 span Hollywood, Bollywood, and beyond. Streaming now: Lord of the Rings, The Godfather: Part II, Rang De Basanti, Princess Mononoke, C/o Kancharapalem, and a hundred more.

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Uber Connect Home-to-Home Package Delivery Service Launched in India, Looks to Rival Dunzo, Swiggy Genie

Uber will be delivering these packages on two wheelers, and the company will not deliver packages that weigh more than 5 kgs.

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Redmi 9 Specifications Tipped by US FCC Site Listing Ahead of Launch

Redmi 9 seems to have received certification from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a model number M2004J19G. The certification details available online suggest some of its key specifications

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Google Play Store Removes 813 Apps That Qualified as 'Creepware', Research Claims

Google removes 813 apps that were designated as creepware. According to a research paper, creepware aren't spyware or stalkerware but they can be used used to stalk or threaten another person, directly or indirectly.

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Realme to Unveil 8 New Products Including TWS Earbuds, Smartphones, Power Bank at May 25 Event

Realme has announced it will be hosting an event on May 25 where it will unveil eight new products.

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Social Media Can Be Harmful to New Users — How Can It Be Safer?

As young people and people outside the big cities become increasingly online, it’s up to platforms to make themselves safer before the government intervenes.

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Instagram Brings New Features to Combat Bullying, Shuts Down Lite App

Instagram announced on Tuesday that it has launched new features to combat bullies on the platform. It is now allowing users to delete negative comments in bulk to have a positive atmosphere on their accounts. They can also block or restricts multiple accounts that are trolling them.

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Poco F2 Pro vs Poco X2: Price, Specifications Compared

Poco F2 Pro was launched on Tuesday, the latest smartphone from the Poco brand. It is actually a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 Pro that was launched in March. The phone comes with a pop-up selfie camera, quad cameras at the back. On the other hand, Poco X2 was launched in India in February with quad rear cameras and a 120Hz Display.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: Katee Sackhoff Said to Reprise Bo-Katan Kryze in Live-Action

The Mandalorian season 2 has reportedly cast Katee Sackhoff in the live-action version of Bo-Katan Kryze. Sackhoff previously voiced Bo-Katan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. The Mandalorian season 2 release date is in October on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Coronavirus Consipracy-Theory Video Shows Challenges for Big Tech

One by one, tech companies across Silicon Valley scrambled to take down a slickly produced video of a discredited researcher peddling a variety of conspiracy theories about the coronavirus.

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Aarogya Setu App Crosses 10 Crore Registered Users Mark in 41 Days of Launch

Aarogya Setu app has crossed the mark of 10 crore registered users in 41 days since its launch on April 2.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite Price, Specifications Leaked, Galaxy Fold 2 Colour Options Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and may be available in two colour options – Mirror Black and Mirror Purple.

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Facebook to Pay $52 Million Settlement for Trauma to Content Reviewers

Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers said Tuesday.

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Motorola Edge+ Will Receive Android 12 OS Update, Company Confirms After Backlash

Motorola Edge+ has been confirmed to get Android 12 OS update whenever it comes out. Initially, the company had only confirmed Android 11, which was quite disappointing.

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Twitter Says Many Employees May Work Remotely 'Forever'

Twitter said Tuesday it is unlikely to open its offices before September, and that many of its employees will be permitted to work from home permanently even after the end of the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Facebook Reports Spike in Takedowns of Hate Speech, Terrorism

Facebook on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in the number of posts it removed for promoting violence and hate speech across its apps, which it attributed to technology improvements for automatically identifying text and images.

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Tata Sky Binge+ Price in India Cut by Rs. 2,000 for New and Existing Customers

The price of the Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box has been slashed from Rs. 5,999 to Rs. 3,999. This is a reduction of Rs. 2,000 after just months of its initial launch.

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Microsoft Family Safety App Now Available in Limited Preview on Android, iOS: All You Need to Know

Microsoft Family Safety app is designed to monitor their family's digital safety and track screen time across Android, Windows PCs, and Xbox. Microsoft has started rolling out the limited preview of the Family Safety app on Android and iOS devices.

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Honor 9X Pro With Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Kirin 810 SoC, AppGallery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Honor 9X Pro has been officially launched in India as the first phone based on the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) platform that brings the AppGallery in place of Google Play store. The smartphone will be available through a Special Early Access Sale between May 21 and May 22.

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Huawei Y9s With 6GB RAM, Triple Rear Camera Setup Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Huawei Y9s has been launched in India with sale starting from May 19 on Amazon. The phone is powered by the octa-core Kirin 710F SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM.

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Jio Offering 24-Hour Grace Plan With Unlimited Jio-to-Jio Calls After Prepaid Plan Expiration: Report

Reliance Jio grace plan validity for prepaid subscribers is just 24 hours and users will have to recharge their account in this time to avoid deactivation of services.

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Motorola Moto G7 Starts Receiving Stable Android 10 Update

Motorola Moto G7 has started receiving the Android 10 stable update, the company said. Motorola made the announcement on its Brazilian software upgrade news webpage. It said that the update started rolling out on May 7 in the country.

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Zoom Privacy Woes Being Looked at by US FTC

US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons indicated on Monday that the agency was looking at privacy complaints regarding Zoom Video Communications.

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Apple AirPods Studio Over-Ear Headphones to Feature Head and Neck Detection, Custom Equaliser Settings: Report

Apple is said to be working on a new pair of premium over-ear wireless headphones to take on Sony and Bose. The AirPods Studio is set to launch later this year, and a new report details some of the features expected.

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Aarogya Setu App Download Is 'Mandatory' for Train Passengers, Says Ministry of Railways

The Indian Railways, which had on Monday "advised" the passengers availing the special trains that started operating on Tuesday to install the government's Aarogya Setu mobile application, has now made it "mandatory" to do so.

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Vivo V19 With Dual Selfie Cameras, 4,500mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Sale Date, Specifications

Vivo V19 has launched in India as the latest smartphone offering from the company. The phone’s key features include a dual selfie camera setup and Snapdragon 712 SoC.

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How Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Epic Lightsaber Duel Is Central to Prequel Trilogy’s Themes

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is easily one of the hated films in the Skywalker saga. At the same time, The Phantom Menace also boasts one of the best lightsaber fights in the history of Star Wars. But to hear it from Star Wars veteran Dave Filoni, it’s a lot more than that.

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Google Search Trends Show Searches for Relaxation, Meditation, Breathing Exercises at All-Time High

Google has released its search trends for this week to detail what people search the most in the last seven days. Here’s a deep dive into the dominating search queries of this week.

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Motorola Razr (2019) Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With Improved Quick View Display Functionality

Motorola has released the Android 10 update for the Motorola Razr (2019) that adds new functionality to the Quick View display.

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Aarogya Setu Data Processing Rules Issued by Government, Violators May Face Jail Term

The government on Monday issued a set of guidelines for processing of data collected through Aarogya Setu app that bar storage of data for more than six months and specify jail term for violators of certain rules.

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Samsung Galaxy M51, Galaxy M31s With 128GB Storage Tipped, India Launch Expected

Samsung is reportedly developing Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s smartphones for the Indian market. According to a report, both the rumoured Galaxy smartphones will come with 128GB onboard storage.

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Elon Musk Says Ready for Arrest as He Reopens California Tesla Plant Against Local Order

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Monday said production was resuming at the automaker's sole US vehicle factory, in California, defying an order to stay closed and saying if anyone had to be arrested it should be him.

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Twitter to Label Misleading COVID-19 Information

Twitter will add labels and warning messages on some tweets with disputed or misleading information about COVID-19, the company said on Monday, as part of a new approach to misinformation that will eventually extend to other topics.

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Realme Narzo 10 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Here, we are comparing the Realme Narzo 10 price and specifications with those of the Redmi Note 9 Pro to help you decide your best pick.

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Realme Narzo 10 vs Realme Narzo 10A: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme Narzo 10 vs Realme Narzo 10A price, specifications, availability compared.

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Realme Narzo 10 vs Realme 6: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme Narzo 10 vs Realme 6 price, specifications, availability compared.

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Honor 9X Pro Launch in India Set for Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and More

Honor 9X Pro is coming to India today on Tuesday. The phone comes with a Kirin 810 SoC, has a pop-up selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery. As per a report, the phone is expected to be priced between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000.

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Poco F2 Pro Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream and Everything Else You Need to Know

Poco F2 Pro is set to launch through a live stream today. The new Poco phone is likely to accompany the anticipated Poco F2.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today via Mi.com, Amazon: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on its first sale today at 12pm noon (IST). The phone starts from Rs. 16,499 and goes up to Rs. 19,999.

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Vivo G1 5G With Exynos 980 SoC and 8GB RAM Reportedly Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo G1 5G reportedly launched in China. The phone allegedly packs Exynos 980 SoC and 8GB RAM and features dual-domain system. Here's a look at the full specifications and prices.

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China's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gamers Use Code Words, Middlemen to Enter Virtual World

The game has become a global bestseller as its players describe the ability to create virtual versions of themselves and their homes and interact with other gamers as a form of escapism from the real world of coronavirus lockdowns, but it is not licensed for sale in China's tightly regulated gaming industry.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Gives Fresh Momentum to Digital Voice Technology

Voice assistants are not only answering queries and shopping, but also being used for smart home control and for a range of business and medical applications which could see increased interest as people seek to limit personal contact.

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Sony PlayStation Store Suspended in Mainland China to Upgrade Security

The closure comes on the heels of reports on social media that mainland PlayStation users were able to switch to overseas services via a backdoor and circumvent China's restrictions to download unlicensed games.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Gold Rush Event for Season 6 Is Live; Exchange Gold for Epic Rewards

Call of Duty: Mobile Gold Rush Event started on May 8 and will last till May 21. It is only available in Kill Confirmed and Battle Royale game modes.

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Train Services Resume: How to Book Tickets Online on IRCTC Website, Mobile App

The Ministry of Railways announced on Sunday that passenger train services will be gradually resumed in India starting May 12. Booking will begin at 4pm on May 11. Initially, 15 pair of trains with origin from New Delhi will run. If you want to travel, here is how you can reserve your seats.

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Employers Rush to Adopt Virus Screening. The Tools May Not Help Much.

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Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition With Snapdragon 768G SoC, 6GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition has been launched in China for CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 21,300). It comes in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option.

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Apple HomePod Smart Speaker Now Available for Purchase in India: All You Need to Know

Apple HomePod is available for purchase in India months after the company revealed its official India price. The HomePod was unveiled back in June 2017.

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iPhone SE (2020) Gets HDFC Bank Cashback Offer, Bringing Effective Price to Rs. 38,900

iPhone SE (2020) will be available at an effective price of Rs 38,900 thanks to HDFC’s Cashback offer for its debit and credit card holders

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC With 5G Support and 'Elite Gaming' Features Launched

Qualcomm has added another 5G processor to its lineup named the Snapdragon 768G. It aims to expand the reach of 5G connectivity to more areas across the globe.

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A With Realme UI, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A have been officially launched in India. Both Realme phones were originally set to debut in the country on March 26, though the original plan was postponed due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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National Technology Day: PM Modi Hails Those at the Forefront of Research to Defeat COVID-19

On the National Technology Day on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed all those at the forefront of research and innovation to defeat coronavirus and remembered the "exceptional achievement" of the country''s scientists in carrying out the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests.

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Zomato Gold Memberships Extended by a Further 4 Months With Restaurants Closed Amid Pandemic

Zomato is extending Zomato Gold memberships by four months, in light of lockdowns keeping restaurants closed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This is applicable for Zomato Gold members in India, Australia, Indonesia, Lebanon, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Turkey, and the UAE.

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Samsung Galaxy A21s Image Render Leaked, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy A21s has been in the news in the past two weeks and there is a new leak around the phone. This time, an image render of the phone has leaked online. The render shows the front panel of the phone that looks almost identical to the Galaxy A21 smartphone that was launched by Samsung last month.

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Will the Smartphone Market in India Bounce Back After Lockdown? Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth Weighs In

Realme is finally launching its Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A smartphones in India today. Company CEO Madhav Sheth tells us what to expect next.

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iQoo Z1 5G Launch Date Set for May 19, MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and 144Hz Display Expected

iQoo Z1 5G may be the first phone to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, making it the first iQoo phone to be powered by a MediaTek chipset.

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Vivo V19 With Dual Hole-Punch Selfie Cameras Set to Launch in India on May 12: Expected Price, Specifications

Vivo V19 is set to launch in India on Tuesday, May 12. The launch was initially planned for March 26, though the company delayed it due to the coronavirus lockdown in the country.

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Redmi 10X 4G Specifications Spotted on Google Play Console, Processor and RAM Details Tipped

Redmi 10X 4G allegedly spotted on Google Play listing. The phone is codenamed Merlin and is reportedly powered by MediaTek Helio G70 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM.

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Rick and Morty Season 4 Part 2 to Release Weekly on Netflix in India

The second half of Rick and Morty season 4 will be available weekly on Netflix in India, in contrast to the first half, which was made available all together. Rick and Morty season 4 episodes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 will arrive a week late on Netflix in India, the following Sunday after they air in the US.

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Indian Startups Get Creative as Crisis Fuels Funding Crunch

India's coronavirus lockdown of 1.3 billion people and an exodus of venture capital are testing a startup community that has quickly become one of the world's biggest, raising a record $14.9 billion last year.

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Coronavirus: Tesla Sues California County in Factory Closure Fight, Threatens to Leave

Tesla Inc sued local authorities in California on Saturday as the electric carmaker pushed to re-open its factory there and Chief Executive Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla's headquarters and future programs from the state to Texas or Nevada.

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launching in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Specifications, More

Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A are all set to launch in India today, after several delays. The new youth-centric series that was expected to launch in March in India was delayed due to the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Realme Narzo 10, Realme Narzo 10A Launch on May 11: Livestream, Specifications, and More

Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A are finally going to be launched on Monday in the country. Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, the two upcoming Realme phones that were originally supposed to be unveiled on March 26 were delayed

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Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Mi 10 5G by Xiaomi has finally made its debut in India. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G comes in two storage models and is offered in two colour options. Additionally, the phone packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM. So in case, you're wondering how the newly launched Xiaomi Mi 10 5G stack up against Samsung Galaxy S20, at least on paper, ...

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Virus Conspiracists Elevate a New Champion

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WhatsApp Tricks: 20 Hidden Features That Every iPhone User Must Try

WhatsApp tricks 2020 for iPhone includes some advanced tips such as how to schedule WhatsApp messages, how to hide online status, and how to send WhatsApp message without adding a contact.

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