TikTok Must Become US Firm or Will Be Banned, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Says

TikTok must become a "US based company controlled by US investors" or will be banned in the United States, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday.

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Google Photos Getting New Editor on Android With AI-Suggestions, Granular Controls

Google is rolling out a new editor for Google Photos that will have machine learning-powered automatic one-tap suggestions, granular controls, and a cleaner interface. The updated app will be available for Android devices.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 Core With Android Go Edition, 8-Megapixel Main Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core has been launched in Africa and is priced at NGN 32,500 (roughly Rs. 6,200) in Nigeria. Available in Blue, Red and Black colours, the entry-level smartphone runs on Android Go. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

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Ms. Marvel: Iman Vellani Cast in the Lead as Kamala Khan for Disney+ Hotstar Series

Ms. Marvel has been found. Disney and Marvel Studios have cast 18-year-old newcomer Iman Vellani to play Kamala Khan in the Disney+ Marvel series Ms. Marvel, which will air on Disney+ Hotstar in India. That makes her the first Muslim superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Google Assistant’s New ‘Hold for Me’ Feature Debuts on Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google has introduced a new ‘Hold for Me’ feature on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones enabling users to use their time productively, while waiting on call for a customer support representative. Called ‘Hold for Me’, this feature does the waiting for the user and notifies them when a representative finally comes on the call.

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Twitter Removes 130 Accounts Linked to Iran Trying to Disrupt Public Conversation During Trump-Biden Debate

Twitter said on Wednesday it had removed 130 accounts, as they were attempting to disrupt the public conversation during the first US presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.

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Pixel 4a India Launch Set for October 17, Will Go on Sale via Flipkart

Pixel 4a will be launched in India on October 17 and will go on sale via Flipkart, Google has announced on Twitter. The phone was originally unveiled in early August as a successor to the Pixel 3a that debuted in May last year.

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Reliance Retail to Receive Additional Rs 1,875-Crore Investment From Silver Lake Co-Investors

Reliance Industries and Reliance Retail announced on Wednesday that co-investors of Silver Lake will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore into the company’s retail subsidiary.

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Facebook Bans US Ads That Call Voting Fraud Widespread or Election Invalid

Facebook on Wednesday banned ads on its website and Instagram that claim widespread voting fraud, suggest US election results would be invalid, or attack any method of voting.

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Facebook Merges Messenger With Instagram's Direct Messages

Instagram on Wednesday started rolling out the option to connect Instagram direct messages with Messenger. It means that one can now send messages to Messenger people from Instagram, and the other way around.

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Netflix October 2020 Releases: Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow Season 8, Serious Men, and More

Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow season 8, Serious Men, Star Trek: Discovery season 3, Hubie Halloween, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 2: Rio — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix India in October 2020.

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers.

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WhatsApp Android Beta Update Brings Redesigned Storage Usage Section to Testers

WhatsApp has released a new beta version for Android devices that brings a redesigned Storage Usage section for testing purposes. Some screenshots showing the update emerged on the Web last month. However, the WhatsApp 2.20.201.9 beta for Android has debuted as the first release by the Facebook-owned company that gives us a glimpse of the redesigned Storage Usage sect...

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Reliance Retail to Receive Rs. 3,675 Crores Investment From General Atlantic

Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) on Wednesday announced that General Atlantic, a global growth equity investor, will invest Rs. 3,675 crores into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries.

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Scientists Publish Most Precise Measurements of Dark Matter Ever Made

A team of US astrophysicists has produced one of the most precise measurements ever made of the total amount of matter in the Universe, a longtime mystery of the cosmos.

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Oppo A93 Confirmed to Launch on October 6, Design Details Teased

Oppo A93 is set to launch on October 6 in Malaysia. The company has started teasing the arrival of the phone in the region and shared multiple renders revealing design and key specifications. The Oppo A93 has a pill-shaped notch for dual selfie cameras at the front and a quad camera setup on the back.

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Amazon One Biometric Payments Unveiled, Lets You Pay by Hand-Waving

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system - Amazon One - using palm recognition, to be made available to rival retailers and also promoted as a replacement for badge entry at stadiums or workplaces.

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PS5 Games to Be Priced Up to Rs. 4,999 on PlayStation Store

PlayStation 5 games will cost up to Rs. 4,999, if the PlayStation website is to be believed. Listings reveal that the most expensive PS5 games — such as Demon’s Souls and Destruction AllStars — will come in at Rs. 4,999, up from Rs. 3,999 that was the previous ceiling.

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Oppo Smart TV Will Feature 4K Resolution with 120Hz Refresh Rate, Tipped to Have Quantum Dot Display

Oppo smart TV will be launched next month, and the company has shown off the design as well as teased the resolution and refresh rate. According to a video shared by Oppo on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo, the upcoming TV will feature 4K resolution with support for 120Hz refresh rate.

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Google Meet Free Users Can Have 24-Hour Long Video Calls Till March 31

Google is extending its unlimited time (up to 24 hours) video calls policy on Google Meet till March 31, 2021. Google had earlier set September 30 as the deadline for free users to conduct video calls on the app for longer than 60 minutes but is now extending the policy until March next year.

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Google Chromecast With Google TV Available to Buy in the US Before Official Launch, Features and New Interface Revealed

Google Chromecast with Google TV is expected to be launched today alongside the new Pixel devices, but some retailers in the US are already selling the device before launch. As a result, the new software and features have been shown off extensively.

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Realme 125W Fast Charger Teased by Madhav Sheth, Launching Soon

Realme 125W charger has been teased on Twitter by company CEO Madhav Sheth. The Chinese firm launched the 125W UltraDART Flash Charging technology in July with a claim that it can charge 33 percent of a 4,000mAh battery in just three minutes.

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Twitter Says Dataminr Monitoring Service Does Not Violate Surveillance Ban

Twitter said Tuesday a service that monitors tweets for police, alerting them to brewing social justice protests and more, does not break the platform's ban on being used for surveillance.

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Vivo V20 Series Confirmed to Launch in India Soon, to Be Offered via Flipkart

Vivo V20 series of smartphones has officially been teased by the company to launch in India. The company’s India handle has posted a short teaser video on Twitter, hinting at the phones’ imminent launch in the country. A promotional page for the Vivo V20 was also spotted on the Flipkart app, hinting at its availability on the e-commerce platform soon. It was earli...

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Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Launching Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price and Specifications

Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 4a 5G phones are all set to launch today. The tech giant is hosting a virtual event titled ‘Launch Night In’ and a new smart speaker and Chromecast are teased to be introduced as well.

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The Lion King 2 Official With Moonlight Director Barry Jenkins

The Lion King 2 is on its way. Disney has hired Barry Jenkins — whose 2016 film Moonlight won three Oscars, including best picture — to helm the sequel to The Lion King (2019). The Lion King 2 will move the story forward while exploring the early years of Mufasa, Simba’s father.

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OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11; Geekbench Listing Surfaces

OnePlus 8T will launch with OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11, out-of-the-box, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed through a forum post released on Tuesday. Lau also claimed that the new OnePlus phone will be the first global smartphone to launch with Android 11 — aside from Google’s own Pixel phones.

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Mi 10T Series Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Mi 10T series will be launched today, September 30, at 2pm GMT +2 (5:30pm IST) through a virtual event that will be livestreamed on Xiaomi’s social media handles, as well as YouTube and the official website. The Mi 10T series is the follow-up to the Mi 10 series that launched in February this year and includes the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, and the Mi 10 Ultra.

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TikTok Launches US Elections Guide to Combat Misinformation

TikTok on Tuesday launched a US election guide as part of an effort to battle misinformation on the wildly popular video-sharing app that the White House has targeted for a ban.

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Amazon Defends Warehouse Safety Following Report on Injuries

Amazon on Tuesday defended its warehouse safety record after a news investigation pointed to a higher-than-average injury rate in the company's massive logistics operations.

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Apple Grants CEO Tim Cook First Major Stock Package Since 2011

Apple on Tuesday granted CEO Tim Cook 333,987 restricted stock units, with a possibility to earn as many as 667,974 more if he hits performance targets, in the executive's first stock grant since 2011.

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Realme Narzo 20A to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20A will be going on its first sale today, September 30, starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme.com. The phone will be available in two colour options and two storage configurations.

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Project Veritas Video Was a ‘Coordinated Disinformation Campaign,’ Researchers Say

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The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation

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Right-Wing Sites Falsely Claim Biden Got Debate Questions in Advance

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Mi Smart Speaker With 12W Driver, Google Assistant Support Launched in India

Mi Smart Speaker has been launched as Xiaomi’s first smart speaker in India. The new offering comes with Google Assistant support and includes two far-field microphones. The Mi Smart Speaker also features a voice light on top, that looks similar to the light ring available on Amazon Echo speakers.

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Whirlpool Intellifresh Pro Bottom Mount Refrigerator - The Intuitive Wonder

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US Faces Ongoing Court Battles Over TikTok, WeChat Bans

The Trump administration faces ongoing court battles after two legal setbacks in its efforts to bar US app stores from offering Chinese-owned TikTok or WeChat for download.

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Poco M2 Pro Starts Receiving MIUI 12 for Poco Update in India, Users Report

Poco M2 Pro users in India are now reportedly receiving the Android 10 based MIUI 12 stable update. This update brings along the September 2020 Android security patch and its firmware version number is at MIUI 12.0.1.0.QJPINXM.

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Mi Smart Band 5 With 11 Sports Modes and 14-Day Battery Life Launched

Mi Smart Band 5 has launched in India. It is the successor of the Mi Smart Band 4 launched last year and it comes with a colour full touch display and offers up to 14 days of battery life. The fitness band has charging pins placed at the back.

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Twitter Appoints Rinki Sethi as New Information Security Head

Twitter appointed Rinki Sethi, a former information security executive at IBM, as its chief information security officer, the social media company said in a tweet on Monday.

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Microsoft 365 Outage Affects Multiple Services

Microsoft said late Monday a recent change it introduced likely caused a major outage, affecting users' access to multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook.com and Microsoft Teams.

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iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Tipped to Launch on October 13, Storage Configurations Leaked

iPhone 12 launch date, variants, and storage configurations have been shared by a known tipster on Twitter. The upcoming iPhone models are expected to be launched at an event on October 13. Interestingly, the tipster mentions the iPhone 12 mini in the post, claiming that it is the final marketing name.

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Huawei P Smart 2021 With Quad Rear Cameras, Kirin 710A SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone has been launched in Europe. It boasts of specifications such as a quad rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel primary shooter, a large 5,000mAh battery, and HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor.

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Gionee S12 Lite With MediaTek Helio A25 SoC, Triple Camera Setup Launching On October 5: Report

Gionee S12 Lite is official and the smartphone will be launched on October 5 in Nigeria, as per a report. The smartphone comes with pretty basic specifications and is an affordable handset for emerging markets.

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Android 12 Will Make Using Third-Party App Stores Easier, Google Says

Android 12 will make it easier to use third-party app stores, Google has announced through a blog post. The Android maker has also updated its payments policy to emphasise on the requirements for enabling in-app purchases.

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Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings Resumes Production in New Zealand: Report

The Lord of the Rings prequel series has reportedly resumed filming in New Zealand. Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop will join The Lord of the Rings prequel series in resuming production this Wednesday.

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Fortnite Still Unwelcome in Apple's App Store as Epic Games Fails to Convince Judge

Epic Games on Monday failed to convince a US judge to make Apple put its hit title Fortnite back in the tech giant's App Store, while their legal battle heads for a possible trial next year.

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Elon Musk Plans IPO for SpaceX's Starlink Business

Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to list SpaceX's space internet venture, Starlink, several years in the future when revenue growth is smooth and predictable.

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OnePlus Nord Series Getting a New Phone Soon

OnePlus Nord series is getting a new phone. OnePlus has started teasing the arrival of this phone on Instagram. The OnePlus Nord was launched two months ago, and during that time, the company had confirmed that more phones in the series will be launched in the future.

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Poco C3 Price in India Allegedly Tipped via Leaked Retail Box Images

Poco C3 price in India has been tipped through leaked images of an allegedly retail box, as shared by a tipster on Telegram. As per the leak, the Poco C3 will be priced at Rs 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

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Avatar 2 Complete, Avatar 3 Nearly Done Filming, Reveals James Cameron

Avatar 2 has wrapped production and Avatar 3 is largely done filming, director James Cameron has revealed. Avatar 2 release date is December 16, 2022. Avatar 3 release date is December 20, 2024.

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Samsung Galaxy M42, Galaxy M12s Tipped to be Under Development, Could Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy M42 and Galaxy M12s are currently in the company’s pipeline, according to a report. While the report tipped a few specifications for the Galaxy M42, not many details were revealed for the Galaxy M21s.

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Google to Enforce Play Store Tax on the 3 Percent of Apps Not Paying

Google on Monday sought to rebut criticism that it selectively enforces its 30 percent Play Store tax, demanding that the over 3 percent apps selling digital items without complying follow the rules within a year.

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Amazon Prime Day Global Mega-Sale to Be Held on October 13-14

Amazon on Monday announced the new date for its annual global mega-sale, which it said aims to promote small and medium-sized businesses despite accusations by numerous lawmakers and trade associations that the retail giant is trying to crush competition.

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Poco X3 to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Poco X3 will be going on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. Key features of the Poco X3 include a large 6,000mAh battery, a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor, and the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC.

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

Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today starting 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The Redmi 9A comes in two RAM + storage configurations and three colour options. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Xiaomi is hosting a Smarter Living 2021 event in India today. The company has teased the arrival of the Mi Smart Band 5, along with its first smartwatch in India. This watch is expected to be called the Mi Watch Revolve, which is essentially a rebadged model of the Mi Watch Color launched in China earlier. Xiaomi is also rumoured to launch Mi Smart AI speaker at the e...

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Sony India Diwali Sale Starting October 5, Will Offer Discounts on God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, More: Report

Sony Diwali sale is said to start from October 5 and bring discounts on several major titles for the PlayStation 4. A report states that Sony has told retailers that the Sony India Diwali sale will begin from October 5 and the sale is expected to last for three weeks.

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Realme 7i India Launch Teased by CEO Madhav Sheth, Appears on Support Page

Realme 7i is expected to be revealed soon as the company’s CEO for India and Europe, Madhav Sheth, teases the arrival of a Realme 7 series phone on Twitter. While Sheth’s tweet shows a phone with a quad rear camera setup, no other details have been announced around the Realme 7i. The support page of Realme 7i has also started appearing on the company’s India web...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Teased to Launch in India Soon

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 will soon be launched in India, an Amazon India teaser has revealed. The development comes a couple of weeks after the tablet’s support pages went live on Samsung India's website.

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Fitbit OS 5.0 for Sense, Versa 3 Smartwatches Won’t be Released For Earlier Models

Fitbit OS 5.0 has been launched for the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. It has been developed exclusively for these smartwatches and will not be released for the older models. The update includes changes in UI and navigational updates.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Teased, Coming Soon With Offers, Huge Deals on Mobiles, Electronics, and More

Flipkart has partnered with Paytm to offer assured cashback to shoppers. It notes that there will be several deals and price cuts on mobiles, with mobile protection offered starting jus at Rs. 1.

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Trifo Max Robot Vacuum Cleaners With Home Security Camera Feature Launched in India

Trifo Max robot vacuum cleaners with home security camera have been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs. 32,900. The new vacuum cleaners will be available for purchase starting September 30.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Teased, Coming Soon With Offers, Deals on Mobiles, Electronics, and More

Amazon has begun teasing the arrival of the Great Indian Festival sale on its site. This sale is teased to be ‘coming soon’ and Amazon hasn’t announced the exact dates yet.

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Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, Nokia 6.3 Tipped to Launch in November

Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, and Nokia 6.3 smartphones are expected to launch in November, a report claims. Nokia licensee HMD Global is reportedly planning a major launch event in November where it is expected to unveil the aforementioned phones.

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DC’s Black Adam Casts Aldis Hodge as Hawkman

Black Adam has found its Hawkman. Aldis Hodge has been cast as Hawkman opposite Dwayne Johnson’s titular anti-hero in the upcoming DC movie, Johnson has confirmed.

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Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve India Prices Tipped Ahead of Launch

Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve wearables are expected to be launched at Xiaomi’s Smarter Living 2021 virtual event on September 29. Prices of the two devices have now been leaked online by a tipster, just a day ahead of the event. The Mi Watch Revolve smartwatch is expected to cost slightly more than the Mi Smart Band 5 fitness band.

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Nick Fury Disney+ Hotstar Series Coming With Samuel L. Jackson Set to Return: Report

A Nick Fury Disney+ series is on its way. Samuel L. Jackson will reportedly return to play Nick Fury in what would be his first regular TV role of his nearly-five-decade career. Kyle Bradstreet will write the Marvel Cinematic Universe series, which will air on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

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Samsung Galaxy F41 to Feature 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy F41 will feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor as part of a triple rear camera setup, Flipkart has confirmed. The Galaxy F41 will be the first phone in Samsung’s newly announced F series of smartphones. It is set to launch in India on October 8 and now, the dedicated Fipkart page has revealed that the phone will feature a 64-megapixel sensor with Sing...

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Realme’s New Q-Series Phone Launching on October 13: Report

Realme is expected to launch a new smartphone in the Realme Q series on October 13, as per a media report. Citing a Chinese tipster, the report claims that the recently-tipped smartphone in the Realme Q series will be a 5G handset and will feature OLED display, under display fingerprint sensor and 65W fast charging support.

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Spotify Partners With Chernin Entertainment to Adapt Podcasts for Movies, TV Shows

Spotify has joined hands with Chernin Entertainment to develop TV and movie pitches based on Spotify-exclusive and original podcasts.

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Redmi 9A 6GB RAM Variant Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9A is getting a new 6GB + 128GB storage variant. This new model will be released in the Chinese market and there is no clarity on whether it will arrive in India, and when. Redmi 9A is already available in three storage variants – 4GB + 64GB, 2GB + 32GB, and 4GB + 128GB.

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Tenet Scales $280 Million at the Box Office Worldwide

Tenet — Christopher Nolan’s epic time-bending espionage movie — has now grossed an estimated $283.2 million (about Rs. 2,080 crores) at the global box office. Mulan has made nearly $65 million theatrically, though it might have earned more thanks to Disney+.

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Jio Blocking Twitch Streams During IPL 2020 Cricket Matches, Users Report

Jio users are taking to the Internet with complaints about Twitch being blocked by the telecom operator. Both Reliance Jio and Jio Fiber subscribers are reporting of this issue. Users report that this arbitrary blockage began around the same time as IPL 2020 cricket tournament kicked off.

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Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro Complete Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones are set to launch on September 30, and complete specifications as well as renders of the two phones have leaked. The specifications and renders come courtesy of a known tipster on Twitter, leaving very little to the imagination.

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Realme Narzo 20A First Impressions

The Realme Narzo 20A starts at Rs. 8,499 in India and packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with a 5000mAh battery and triple camera setup. Is it all too good to be true?

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China Must Prepare for 'Long Tech March' Following US Restrictions on SMIC: State Media

China must engage in a new "long march" in the technology sector now that the US has imposed export restrictions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), the country's largest chip manufacturer, Chinese state-backed tabloid the Global Times wrote.

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TikTok US Ban: Federal Judge Postpones Trump Administration Order Against App Downloads

A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from US smartphone app stores around midnight.

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Google Meet to Limit Meetings to 60 Minutes on Free Plans After September 30

Google's video chat platform Google Meet has announced that after September 30, free versions of Meet will be limited to meetings no longer than 60 minutes.

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Realme Narzo 20 to Go on Sale for First Time in Today via Flipkart, Realme.com at 12 Noon: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new Realme phone was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 Pro last week.

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Ransomware Attacks Take On New Urgency Ahead of Vote

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U.S. Judge Hears Arguments on Trump’s TikTok Ban

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US Tightens Exports to China's Chipmaker SMIC, Citing Risk of Military Use

The United States has imposed restrictions on exports to China's biggest chip maker SMIC after concluding there is an "unacceptable risk" equipment supplied to it could be used for military purposes.

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Judge Set to Rule on Trump TikTok Download Ban Today

A judge was set to rule Sunday on whether to allow a Trump administration ban on downloads of popular video-sharing app TikTok, which is seeking an injunction to prevent what it said could be a devastating blow.

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Epic Games Battles to Get Fortnite Back in App Store

Epic Games will strive anew Monday to convince a judge that its hit title Fortnite should be restored to Apple's App Store, despite sidestepping the tech titan's standard commission on transactions.

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High Tech Meets Jugaad in the Jungle to Study Agumbe's Flying Dragons

Famously referred to as the flying dragons of the animal kingdom, these magnificent, yet cryptic creatures are not your conventional gliders. The goal of this research was to understand the mystery behind their effortless and well-choreographed gliding behaviour, and the a collection of drones, GoPros, and DSLRs, were the key to unlock this mystery.

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U.S. Places Restrictions on China’s Leading Chip Maker

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iPhone 12 mini Could Be a Part of 2020 iPhone Family, Rumours Suggest

While Apple is busy preparing for the 2020 iPhone family, the rumour mill has now suggested that the smallest in the new series would be called none other than the iPhone 12 mini. This could be the fourth model in the iPhone 12 range that is likely to debut as soon as next month.

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OnePlus Brings Android 11 Experience of Zen Mode to Its Phones Running on Android 10

OnePlus has updated the meditation-focussed Zen Mode app for its smartphones running on Android 10 that brings a redesigned experience and a list of new features that all were previously set to arrive through OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

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Xbox App for iOS to Soon Let You Stream Your Console's Games to Your iPhone: Report

Microsoft is reportedly developing an Xbox app update for iOS that would bring the ability to let you stream Xbox One games directly to your iPhone. The new update, which is said to debut soon for download via Apple App Store, seems to mimic the experience that Microsoft recently offered to Android devices through the last beta version of its Xbox app.

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Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic

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Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal

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Why Microsoft Surface Devices Are Great for Working From Home

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Google Said to Plan Increased Push for Apps to Give Cut of In-App Purchases

Google plans to push harder for developers to give the company a cut of in-app purchases through its Play app store, according to people with knowledge of the move.

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Tecno Spark 6 With Quad Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G70 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 6 has been launched as the latest smartphone by the Chinese company. The new smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and features quad rear cameras.

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David Attenborough Sets Record for Fastest to 1 Million Instagram Followers, Hits Milestone in Under 5 Hours

British television naturalist David Attenborough joined Instagram on Thursday at the age of 94, quickly racking up more than one million followers in his first few hours - in record time in fact.

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Google Says Will Block US Election Ads After November 3

Alphabet's Google will block election ads on its platform after the US election on November 3, a company spokeswoman said on Friday.

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Back to Venus: Upstart Company Wants to Beat NASA in Search for Life

Can a small American aerospace company get to Venus before NASA returns to our superheated planetary neighbour? That's what Peter Beck, the CEO of Rocket Lab, is hoping as he sets his sights on launching a low-cost probe in 2023.

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Netflix Confronted by US Republican Senators Over Chinese Sci-Fi Show Three-Body Problem

Five Republican US senators have confronted Netflix over the streaming giant's plan to adapt a Chinese sci-fi book trilogy, expressing concern over the original author's comments about claims of forced labor in Xinjiang.

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Twitter Aims to Label More State-Affiliated Accounts Worldwide

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said on Friday the social media platform plans to expand its labelling of state-affiliated accounts worldwide, even as he defended its policy of allowing leaders of countries like Iran and China to use Twitter.

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Google Parent Alphabet Settles Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

Alphabet on Friday announced moves to address sexual misconduct at Google and its other operating divisions, putting in place changes worked out to settle a lawsuit filed by shareholders.

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Facebook Critics Launch Rival Oversight Board

Critics of Facebook, including the organisers of an advertising boycott against the company, on Friday launched their own oversight board to review the company's content moderation practices.

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PUBG Mobile Ban Said to Be Unlikely to Be Revoked Despite Tencent Licence Withdrawal

India is unlikely to revoke a ban on the mobile version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) following PUBG Corp's decision to withdraw the mobile game's publishing rights in the country from China's Tencent, a senior government official said on Friday.

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Apple Buys Cherry From Avengers: Endgame Directors, the Russo Brothers

Apple has purchased Cherry, the first film directed by the Russo brothers since their all-time record grossing Avengers: Endgame, in a major deal expected to boost the new streaming service's Oscar hopes.

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Facebook Events Service Gets Temporary Exemption From Apple App Store Fees

Facebook said on Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the two tech giants.

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What Makes Whirlpool's IntelliFresh Pro an Ideal Refrigerator for Most Indian Homes

That’s not all, the new Whirlpool IntelliFresh bottom mount refrigerator’s breathtakingly elegant design, premium steel finish, sleek chrome and feather touch UI on the outside and metal-clad air tower, infinity shelves with a chrome tint and premium door bins on the inside, are enough to leave everyone awestruck.

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Five Reasons Why Samsung Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51 Are Truly Awesome

With a fresh update, Samsung is also bringing flagship features from its popular Galaxy S20 series to some of the Galaxy A series phones.

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California County Enlists Social Media to Thwart a Misleading Election Photo

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Amazon Boosts Ring Security Product Lineup With Indoor Drone, Car Alarm System

Amazon.com on Thursday announced a drone for recording security video inside homes and car products for alerting vehicle owners about attempted break-ins.

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Realme UI 2.0 Early Access Roadmap Announced, 7 Phones to Get It in 2020

Realme UI 2.0 early access roadmap has been announced. The company will roll out the new OS starting with the Realme X50 Pro. The UI was announced during the launch of Realme Narzo 20 series of smartphones.

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Jio Launches In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Adds 2 New International Roaming Options With Wi-Fi Calling

Jio has launched in-flight connectivity packs starting at Rs. 499 to offer high-speed data access as well as voice calling and SMS message benefits for inflight communications. In addition to the new in-flight connectivity packs, Jio has revised the Rs. 1,101 and Rs. 1,201 international roaming packs and introduced the Rs. 1,102 and Rs. 1,202 international roaming val...

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Mi Watch Lite Allegedly Spotted in UL (Demko) Listing, May Be Rebranded Redmi Watch

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite (not official name) has been allegedly spotted on UL (Demko) certification website and it could be a rebranded Redmi Watch. The listing was shared by a known tipster on Twitter and the Mi Watch Lite appears to be a toned down and more affordable version of the Mi Watch that launched in China back in November of last year.

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Realme’s First Phone to Run Realme UI 2.0 Out of the Box Launching Next Month

Realme will be launching a new smartphone next month that will come with the recently-unveiled Realme UI 2.0, revealed the company’s vice president, Xu Qi Chase, on Chinese social networking platform Weibo.

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Oppo Smart TV Launching in October; May Come in 55-inch and 65-inch Models

Oppo Smart TV has been confirmed by the Chinese company to be launching next month. The development was shared during Oppo Developer Conference (ODC) 2020 where the company unveiled ColorOS 11 and OPPO Watch ECG Edition for the Chinese market.

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NASA OSIRIS-REx Probe to Touch Down on Asteroid Bennu on October 20

After a four-year journey, NASA's robotic spacecraft OSIRIS-REx will descend to asteroid Bennu's boulder-strewn surface on October 20, touching down for a few seconds to collect rock and dust samples, the agency said Thursday.

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Nokia 7.3 Leaked Renders Tip Quad Rear Cameras, Fingerprint Sensor

Nokia 7.3 high-resolution renders have been leaked and they show a quad rear camera setup as well as a hole-punch display. It may be a 5G smartphone and is expected to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera.

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Google Maps Gets New Layer to Show COVID-19 Hotspots

Google is updating its free mapping service this week with colour-coding that maps out areas infected with COVID-19 cases, the search giant said in a blog post Thursday.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 First Impressions: Have the Creases of This Fold Been Ironed Out?

Having refined the design of the first Galaxy Fold, Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Fold 2 a bigger secondary display, stronger hinge, and even better specs.

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TikTok App Store Ban: Judge Says US Must Defend or Delay Move by Friday

A US judge said Thursday the Trump administration must either delay a ban on US app stores offering TikTok for download or file legal papers defending the decision by Friday.

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Google, US Government Prepare for Battle Over Market Power

The US Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit against Alphabet's Google as soon as next week, kicking off a long legal slog over whether the online search and advertising company uses its outsized market power unfairly.

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International Emmys Nominations 2020: Delhi Crime, Four More Shots Please!, Arjun Mathur Score for India

India has three nominations at the 2020 International Emmy Awards, in three different categories: Arjun Mathur for best actor in Made in Heaven, Four More Shots Please! in best comedy series, and Delhi Crime for best drama series.

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen), Echo Dot (4th Gen), Echo Dot (4th Gen) With Clock Launched, Price in India Starts at Rs. 4,499

Amazon at a virtual launch event on Thursday unveiled its all-new range of Echo devices. The new family includes the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Dot with clock smart speakers that all come in a new spherical design. The new Echo (4th Gen) replaces the older Echo as well as Echo Plus and comes with a built-in Zigbee Hub that enables communication with various smart home d...

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Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick Lite Launched: Price in India, Features

Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick Lite are official as the two new variants in its popular range of streaming devices. The new Fire TV Stick variants support streaming at up to full-HD resolution, and run on a redesigned user interface of Amazon’s Fire TV OS.

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Oppo Watch ECG Edition With Stainless Steel Body, 40 Hours Battery Life Launched

Oppo Watch ECG Edition has been launched in China as a new addition to the Oppo Watch models. Launched back in March, the Oppo Watch is the first smartwatch by the Chinese company, coming in 46mm and 41mm size variants.

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Apple's Smaller Rivals Unite to Fight iPhone App Store Rules

Spotify and the makers of Fortnite and Tinder are taking on Apple and Google as part of a newly formed coalition calling for “fair treatment” in the way the tech giants run their app stores.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro to Go on First Sale Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 Pro is set to go on sale for the first time in India today, September 25, starting 12pm (noon). The smartphone is offered in two storage configurations as well as two colour options to choose from. It will be up for purchase starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart, Realme website.

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The Boys College Spin-Off in Development at Amazon Prime Video

The Boys is going to college. Amazon Prime Video is developing a spin-off of its anti-superhero series that will be set at an American university run by Vought International which is exclusively for young adult superheroes.

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Amazon Luna Game Streaming Service Unveiled to Take on Google, Microsoft

Amazon on Thursday unveiled Luna streaming video game service, challenging Microsoft and Google in the fast-growing segment.

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Without Evidence, Right-Wing Commentators Link Soros to Louisville U-Haul

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Google Services Go Down in Some Parts of U.S.

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Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Amazon and Mi.com. Redmi 9 Prime is available in two configurations, while the Redmi Note 9 comes in three storage variants.

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Anker PowerWave Base Pad 10W Fast Wireless Charger Launched in India

Anker PowerWave Base Pad 10W wireless charging pad has been launched in India. The wireless charger comes equipped with a unique Fast Charge Mode that can charge devices up to two times faster than traditional wireless chargers.

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Bose Sleepbuds II TWS Earphones With Up to 10-Hour Battery Life, IPX4 Water Resistance Launched

Bose Sleepbuds II true wireless (TWS) earphones have been launched in the US. The earphones boast of up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Sleepbuds II are a follow up to the Bose Sleepbuds from 2018 and are meant to be kept on at night to keep ambient sound out.

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Flipkart Wholesale Expands to Ghaziabad, Meerut, 10 More Cities Ahead of Festive Season

Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of homegrown Flipkart Group, on Thursday announced the expansion of its operations into 12 new cities, enabling a one-stop digital marketplace solution for the retail ecosystem.

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Instagram Reels Getting Longer Videos, Extended Timer, New Edit Features

Instagram’s latest update will allow users to create a reel of up to 30 seconds. Other updates include extending the timer up to 10 seconds while recording a reel, and the ability to trim and delete any clip.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S20: What's the Difference?

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was unveiled on September 23 as part of the Galaxy S20 lineup that debuted in February this year. When compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S20 FE comes with toned down specifications that also brings its price down. Let’s take a look at the price and specifications of the Galaxy S20 FE and the Galaxy S20 to see what all Samsung has c...

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Samsung to Launch More Galaxy FE Versions of Its Flagships: Report

Samsung will reportedly launch more Galaxy FE editions of its flagship smartphones in the future. During the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE launch event, the South Korean company shared the news about FE editions, according to GSM Arena.

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US Justice Department Proposes Changes to Internet Platforms' Immunity

US President Donald Trump met with nine Republican state attorneys general on Wednesday to discuss the fate of a legal immunity for internet companies after the Justice Department unveiled a legislative proposal aimed at reforming the same law.

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Reshoots Set for October: Report

Zack Snyder will film new scenes for his Justice League director’s cut after all. A new report says that Snyder is planning a one-week reshoot in October for the “Snyder Cut”, which will involve Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, and Ray Fisher as Cyborg.

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OnePlus 8T May Support 65W Warp Charge Technology

OnePlus 8T could feature 65W WarpCharge. The landing page for the launch event of the phone and a recent trailer suggest that the phone will offer ultra-fast charging speeds. OnePlus 8T will be launched in India on October 14.

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WhatsApp Brings a Catalogue Shortcut, New Call Button to Business Chats in Latest Beta on Android

WhatsApp for Android has received a new beta version that brings a dedicated catalogue shortcut in business chats. To make space for the new shortcut, WhatsApp has merged the existing video and voice call shortcuts into a single call button that appears when chatting with a business account.

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Facebook to Reject Political Ads Prematurely Claiming US Election Victory

Facebook will not accept political ads that seek to claim victory before the results of the 2020 US election are declared, a company spokesman tweeted on Wednesday.

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Facebook, Twitter Arbitrarily Censuring ‘Nationalistic’ Content: Tejasvi Surya

BJP member Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday raised the issue of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook allegedly arbitrarily censuring content posted by users, especially those with a "nationalistic approach" and sought government intervention for protection of such content.

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Twitter Restores 'Mistakenly' Locked, Limited Accounts

Twitter on Wednesday said it has restored accounts that were mistakenly locked or limited, hours after some users reported delay in tweets showing up on timelines as well as accounts being locked "by mistake."

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ByteDance Applies for Tech Export Licence in China Amid TikTok Deal Talks

ByteDance has applied for a tech export licence in China as it races to seal a deal with Oracle and Walmart that it hopes will end US government plans to ban its TikTok video-streaming app on security grounds.

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Vivo Y12s With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 3GB RAM Spotted on Google Play Console: Report

Vivo Y12s has reportedly been spotted on Google Play Console listing showing that the phone is powered by a MEdiaTek Helio P35 SoC. It could be a variant of the Vivo Y12.

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Google Pixel 4a 5G Specifications Leak, Tipped to Have Many Similarities With Pixel 5

Google Pixel 4a 5G specifications have surfaced online just days ahead of a virtual event taking place on September 30 where the new smartphone is likely to debut. The new Google phone, which will be a 5G variant of the earlier launched Pixel 4a, is said to come with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC that is rumoured for the upcoming Pixel 5.

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TikTok to Ban Advertisements That Amplify Body Shaming

TikTok will ban advertisements that promote fasting apps and weight loss supplements, as part of its policy to restrict advertisements of products that amplify body shaming, the company said on Wednesday.

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Black Widow, Eternals, Shang-Chi Release Dates Delayed Again Due to COVID-19

Black Widow release date pushed an additional six months from November 6 to May 7, 2021. Instead of May 7, 2021, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will now open July 9, 2021. Eternals has been delayed nine months from February 12, 2021 to November 5, 2021.

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Google-Fitbit Deal Probe Extended by EU Regulators to December 23

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have extended their investigation into Google's fitness tracker maker Fitbit to December 23, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

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Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8; Will Pack a 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy F41 will launch in India on October 8 via Flipkart. The phone is going to be the first in Samsung’s newly announced ‘F-series’. The dedicated Flipkart pages shows the Galaxy F41 will feature a massive 6,000mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display, and also mentions a couple other details about the phone.

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TikTok Asks US Judge to Block Trump's Ban as Deadline Looms

TikTok asked a judge to block the Trump Administration's attempt to ban its app, suggesting the video-sharing app's forced deal with Oracle and Walmart remains unsettled.

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LG K62, LG K52 With Quad Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Specifications

LG K62 and LG K52 have been launched as the two latest K-series phones. Both new LG phones come with a pattern that is touted to resist fingerprints. The LG K62 and LG K52 both also come with a FullVision display and include LG 3D Sound Engine.

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers. The Redmi 9i comes in two variants and three colour options.

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Huawei Chairman Urges US to Reconsider 'Attack' on Global Supply Chain

Huawei said on Wednesday its supply chain was under attack from the United States and called on Washington to reconsider its trade restrictions which were hurting suppliers globally.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC Announced, Enabling Truly Global 5G and HDR Gaming

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC is the latest entrant in the Snapdragon 7 series of mobile processors. It comes with 5G support for Sub-6 and mmWave, SA and NSA, and global 5G banding. It is an octa-core processor that uses the Qualcomm Kryo 570 CPU based on 8nm architecture.

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Android TV 11 Announced With Privacy, Performance Improvements

Android 11 has debuted on Android TV just a couple of weeks after the latest Android version arrived for smartphones. The new release brings key Android 11 features that were originally provided to mobile users along with some updates tailored specifically for smart TVs. It carries enhanced memory management to deliver a smoother experience on Android TV-based models.

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Paytm President Says India's Secondary Listing Plan Would Be Undue Burden

India's potential plan to compel companies to do a secondary listing on an Indian stock exchange if they opt to first list on an overseas bourse would unfairly penalise Indian firms, according to a senior executive at fin-tech company Paytm.

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Mi 10T Series Set to Launch on September 30 Through Virtual Event: All You Need to Know

Mi 10T series of smartphones will be launched on September 30 through a virtual event, Xiaomi announced through a tweet. The Mi 10T series has been in the news for the past several weeks and now finally, the leaks and rumours will be laid to rest next week.

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Moto E7 Plus First Impressions

Moto E7 Plus is the latest in the budget-friendly E-series and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC. It also features a 48-megapixel primary camera that isn't very common at this price. Here are my fist impressions of the device.

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Ray-Ban Parent Luxottica Hit With Ransomware Attack, Company Says No Data Stolen

Italy-based eyewear conglomerate Luxottica has reportedly been hit with a ransomware attack. The company says that no consumer data has been stolen in the cyberattack and things are now returning to normal.

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Sony Shares Slide as Microsoft Buys Bethesda-Owner ZeniMax to Boost Games Lineup

Sony's shares slid as much as two percent in Tokyo trade on Wednesday after Microsoft said it would buy the parent of games publisher Bethesda Softworks, in a deal to bolster its games slate as it eyes cloud gaming expansion.

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Trump Administration Plans Two Meetings on Big Tech on September 23

US President Donald Trump will meet on Wednesday with state attorneys general about removing a liability shield protecting social media companies while the Justice Department holds a call with state officials to discuss the investigation into Alphabet's Google

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G With Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC Spotted on Geekbench: Report

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G could be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The source code of the smartphone on Geekbench, as spotted by a publication, shows a configuration that matches with the recently released Snapdragon 750G SoC.

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Rogue One Prequel Series Taps Black Mirror’s Toby Haynes as New Director, Begins Filming in October: Report

The Rogue One Cassian Andor prequel series has found a new director in Toby Haynes, who replaces showrunner Tony Gilroy at the helm. This is reportedly happening due to travel restrictions in place due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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TikTok Says a Coordinated Attack Was Behind Recent Spate of Suicide Clip Uploads

TikTok says a video of a man apparently dying by suicide that circulated on its platform was spread deliberately by a group of users working together.

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Moto E7 Plus With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto E7 Plus has been launched in India as the latest affordable smartphone by Motorola. The new model comes with dual rear cameras and a waterdrop-style display notch. The Moto E7 Plus also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC as well as packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Panasonic Launches Five New Headphones in India, Priced Starting at Rs. 899

Panasonic has launched five new audio products in India, with prices starting at Rs. 899. The new product range included wired and wireless headphones, including the HTX90 wireless active noise cancelling headphones for Rs. 14,999.

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Vivo Watch With Up to 18 Days Battery Life, Heart Rate Monitoring, Blood Oxygen Sensor Launched

Vivo Watch has been launched in China and is the first smartwatch by the company. It has a round dial and comes in two sizes – 42mm and 46mm. The Vivo Watch boasts of a stainless steel body with a brushed ceramic bezel that gives it a premium look.

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OnePlus 8T to Feature 6.55-Inch 120Hz Display, Company CEO Pete Lau Confirms

OnePlus 8T has been confirmed to come equipped with a 6.55-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate. The company CEO Pete Lau confirmed to a publication that it will be the first time that the company has used a 2.5D flexible panel on the OnePlus 8T.

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Google Pixel 5 Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Support Reverse Wireless Charging

Google Pixel 5 is expected to be launched at the tech giant’s hardware event later this month. The price and full specifications of the upcoming 5G phone have reportedly been tipped, hinting at an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, an OLED hole-punch display, and reverse wireless charging.

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Supergirl Season 6 Will Be the DC Series’ Final Season

Supergirl will soon be ending. Warner Bros. Television, Berlanti Productions, and The CW have announced that Supergirl season 6 — it premieres in 2021 on Zee Café in India — will be the DC series’ final season. Supergirl will be the second Arrowverse TV show to end.

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Tesla's Value Drops $50 Billion as Musk's Promised Cheaper Battery 3 Years Away

Investors slashed $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3,67,734 crores) from Tesla Inc's market value on Tuesday despite CEO Elon Musk's promise to cut electric vehicle costs so radically that a $25,000 (roughly Rs. 18.4 lakhs) car that drives itself will be possible, but not for at least three years.

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Nokia Power Earbuds Lite, Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker With Bluetooth Connectivity Launched

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker have been unveiled by HMD Global alongside the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 smartphones. The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite, as their name suggest, are designed as a watered-down variant of the Nokia Power Earbuds that were launched at IFA 2019 last year.

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Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan Approaches Supreme Court Against Delhi Assembly Panel's Notice, Hearing Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the pleas filed by Facebook, its India Vice President (VP) and Managing Director (MD) Ajit Mohan and others against the notice issued by the Delhi Legislative Assembly for deposing before it on September 23.

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Apple Store Online Launched in India With Direct Customer Support, Trade-Ins, and More

Apple Store Online has launched in India today, September 23, providing customers not only the ability to purchase products directly from the Apple Store, but also get direct customer support. Till now, Apple products have been sold through e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, but now, interested shoppers can purchase their desired Apple product straight fro...

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Reliance Says KKR to Invest $755.1 Million in Retail Arm

US private equity firm KKR & Co will invest Rs. 5,550 crores ($755.09 million) in Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm, giving the unit a pre-money valuation of Rs. 4,21,000 crores.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Sees No Immediate Boost From 'Battery Day' Tech Unveil

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Monday improvements to be unveiled at the electric-car maker's "Battery Day" event would not reach "serious high-volume production" until 2022, knocking its shares lower.

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LG W11 Spotted With MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, 3GB RAM, HD+ Display in Google Play Console Listing

LG W11 has reportedly been spotted in a Google Play Console listing. The upcoming smartphone may feature a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and 3GB of RAM. Additionally, the LG W11 has also been spotted in a Google Play Support listing with model number LM-K310IM.

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Mi Power Bank 3i With Up To 20,000mAh Capacity, 18W Fast Charging Launched in India

Mi Power Bank 3i with 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh capacities has been launched in India. Both the power bank variants feature dual input via USB Type-C and Micro-USB ports. The power banks support 18W fast charging and come equipped with an advanced 12-layer circuit protection as well as a smart power management feature.

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Tencent's WeChat App Sees Downloads Surge in US Before Ban

Tencent's WeChat messaging app has seen a surge in downloads in the United States since Friday after Washington confirmed it would push ahead with a planned ban of the app, data showed on Tuesday.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Fires, Storms Show Impact of Climate Change

Apple chief Tim Cook said Monday he views the recent increase in fires, hurricanes and floods as strong proof that climate change is real.

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Poco X3 With Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco X3 has been launched in India today through a virtual event that was livestreamed on the brand’s social media platforms and YouTube. The phone is the successor to the Poco X2 that launched in February this year.

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Google Forms: How to Create, Share, and Check Responses

Google Forms is a free and versatile form maker that lets you easily create surveys, quizzes, questionnaires etc. In this guide, we tell you how to create a form using Google Forms.

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LG G8X ThinQ Receiving Android 10 Update With LG UX 9.0 in India, Update Timeline Revealed for Other LG Phones

LG has begun rolling out Android 10 with LG UX 9.0 for its smartphones in India. LG G8X ThinQ has started receiving the update and the timelines for other LG phones have also been announced. The update offers several new features such as Night Mode, Digital Wellbeing, Pop-Up Windows, and a less cluttered screen.

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TikTok US Sale: Trump Vows to Block Any Deal That Allows Chinese Control

A deal to restructure ownership of the popular video app TikTok was thrown into doubt Monday when President Donald Trump vowed to block any deal that allows its Chinese parent firm to retain any control.

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Asus ROG Phone 3 Gets New Bypass Charging Feature, Helps Maintain Battery Health While Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 3 is among the best Android smartphones for gaming, and a new software update adds a feature that makes it even better. Bypass charging and other new features are now coming to the device through a software update.

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OnePlus 8T Price Tipped, Said to Be EUR 100 More Expensive Than OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8T price details have surfaced on Twitter just hours after the company announced October 14 as its launch date. The OnePlus 8T is said to be EUR 100 (roughly Rs. 8,600) more expensive than the previously launched OnePlus phone.

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Realme Narzo 20 First Impressions

The new Realme Narzo 20 is similar to some existing models but offers its own combination of features and specifications to hit an attractive price point.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Release Date Delayed to 2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been delayed to 2021, Disney+ has revealed. This was expected given production had been suspended on the Marvel series for months due to the ongoing coronarius pandemic.

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WhatsApp Working on a ‘Expiring Media’ Feature to Delete Photos, Videos Once Viewed: Report

WhatsApp is seen working on a new feature called Expiring Media that would make media files such as images, videos, and GIFs sent to the recipient’s phone disappear once they leave the chat. The new development appears to be an extension to the Expiring Messages feature that is in the works by the instant messaging app for some time.

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Nokia to Launch New Smartphones Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Nokia licensee HMD Global is set to host a launch event today, September 22. Today’s event will be livestreamed via the company’s YouTube channel. It is being speculated that the Nokia 3.4 and the Nokia 2.4 may be launched today.

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US to Challenge Judge's Order that Blocked WeChat App Store Ban

The US Commerce Department said on Monday it will challenge an order issued Sunday by a US judge that blocked the department's order requiring Apple and Google to remove WeChat from their U.S. app stores.

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LG K71 With Mediatek Helio P35 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras, Stylus Launched: Specifications

LG K71 has been launched as the latest mid-range smartphone from the South Korean tech giant. It is boasts of a full-HD+ display, triple rear camera setup, and an octa-core processor.

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NASA Plans for Return to Moon to Cost $28 Billion

NASA on Monday revealed its latest plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2024, and estimated the cost of meeting that deadline at $28 billion (roughly Rs. 2,05,787 crores), $16 billion (roughly Rs. 1,17,592 crores) of which of which would be spent on the lunar landing module.

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How to Pre-Order Xbox Series X, Series S in India

India pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and Series S are now live on Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital. The more affordable Series S at Rs. 34,990 offers a disc-less all-digital next-gen gaming experience, while the Rs. 49,990 Series X ships with a 4K UHD Blu-ray drive.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance, Oracle at Loggerheads Over Terms of Agreement

ByteDance and Oracle issued conflicting statements on Monday over the terms of an agreement they reached with the White House over the weekend to allow TikTok to continue to operate in the US, casting doubt on President Donald Trump's preliminary blessing of the deal.

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Poco X3 Launching in India Today at 12pm (Noon) via Virtual Event: Expected Price, Specifications

Poco X3 will be launched in India today, September 22, at 12pm (noon). The phone will be a follow up to the Poco X2 that launched in the country back in February.

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

Redmi 9A will go on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. Key features of the Redmi 9A include a large 5,000mAh battery and octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC.

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Justice Dept. to Brief States on Google Antitrust Inquiry

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Gmail Design Revamp Expected Soon as New Logo Gets Teased by Google

Gmail may get a new logo soon, as per a report. The new in-the-works logo features an ‘M,’ but doesn’t explicitly have the traditional envelope to accompany it.

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Realme C17 With Snapdragon 460 SoC, 90Hz Refresh Rate, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme C17 has been launched in Bangladesh and it the latest entrant in Realme’s budget friendly C-series. The phone is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 460 processor and you get 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

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This Deal Helped Turn Google Into an Ad Powerhouse. Is That a Problem?

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro First Impressions

Realme Narzo 20 Pro packs in powerful hardware and fast charging at an aggressive price. Should it be the first choice for people on a budget? Check out my first impressions of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro

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WeChat Parent Tencent Says App Will Struggle to Attract New US Users While White House, Courts Spar Over Ban

Tencent said its WeChat may not be able to win new users in the United States while the White House challenges a court ruling preventing a ban on the messaging app.

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Realme Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Pro Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, and Narzo 20 Pro have been launched in India as the latest models in the company’s Narzo series. While the Narzo 20 and Narzo 20A come with a waterdrop-style display notch, the Narzo 20 Pro in the series comes with a hole-punch design.

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WhatsApp Multiple Device Feature Reportedly in Final Stage of Testing

WhatsApp Multiple Device is said to be in final stages and the company wants to soon release the feature to beta testers, a report has said.

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Vi Is Offering One Year Zee5 Premium Subscription for Free With Select Prepaid Plans

Vi (Vodafone Idea) is offering one year Zee5 Premium subscription with five of its prepaid plans at no additional cost. The plans start from Rs. 355 and go up to Rs. 2,595, with the former being the only plan without any talk time.

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Google Refutes Paytm Claim That It Was Removed Due to Cashbacks

Paytm was briefly removed last week from Google Play Store for violating the platform’s content rules. While it was restored within a few hours, Paytm published a blog post saying that Google delisted the app as it was offering cashbacks. To this, the tech giant released a statement saying, “offering cashbacks and vouchers alone do not constitute a violation.”

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Realme XT, Realme X2, Realme X Updates Bring September Android Patch, More in India

Realme XT, Realme X2, and Realme X are receiving their September over-the-air (OTA) updates. This brings the September 2020 Android security patch for the phones, along with a few optimisations such as super night-time standby.

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Why Samsung’s Galaxy M31s Is the Ideal Phone for Smartphone Photography Enthusiasts

Samsung Galaxy M31s is the company's first phone with a 64-megapixel Intelli-Cam setup in the M series.

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LG K42 With Helio P22 SoC Dedicated Google Assistant Button Launched: All You Need to Know

LG K42 has been launched in Dominican Republic. The mid-range smartphone features MIL-STD-810G certification, dedicated Google Assistant button, side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a quad rear camera setup.

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iPhone 12 Will Cost More Than iPhone 11; Apple May Not Meet Its 80 Million Units Shipments Target: Report

iPhone 12 will cost more than the iPhone 11, a tipster shared on Chinese micro blogging website Weibo. It was initially believed that the upcoming iPhone 12 may cost between $699 (roughly Rs. 51,200) and $749 (roughly Rs. 54,800) with the latter seeming more likely.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance Says Not Aware of $5 Billion Education Fund in US Deal

TikTok owner Bytedance said on Sunday that it was the first time it had heard in the news it was setting up a $5 billion (roughly Rs. 36,700 crores) education fund in the United States.

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WandaVision Trailer Sets Up a Weird New MCU Expansion

WandaVision trailer is here, if you can make sense of it. Disney and Marvel have unveiled a one-minute trailer for the first Disney+ Marvel series.

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TikTok Global to Launch Public Offering, Parent Firm ByteDance Says

TikTok Global plans to hold a public listing, its Chinese parent company ByteDance said Monday, after announcing a deal over the weekend that would avert a shutdown of the popular app in the US.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance Says App Will Be Its Subsidiary Under Deal With Trump

ByteDance said on Monday that TikTok's global business will become its subsidiary, even as Oracle and Walmart said over the weekend that they and US investors would own the majority of the video app following a deal with US President Donald Trump's administration.

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OnePlus 8T Launch in India Teased, Amazon Hints at October 14 Release Date

OnePlus 8T launch in India has been teased through Amazon and OnePlus.in. The new development comes amid the rumours about the OnePlus 8T being churned out by the rumour mill.

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Emmy Winners 2020: Watchmen, Zendaya, Schitt’s Creek Make History

Watchmen, Zendaya, and Schitt’s Creek are among the — winners and — history makers at the 2020 Emmys. Here’s the full list of the Emmy winners 2020.

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Oppo Reno 4 SE With MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, 65W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 4 SE has been launched in China as the latest entry in the Oppo Reno 4 series. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC and has 5G support. The phone comes in three colour options.

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WeChat Ban: US Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Order to Remove App From Downloads

A US judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring Apple and Alphabet’s Google to remove Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat for downloads by late Sunday.

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

Redmi 9 sale will begin at 12pm (noon) via Amazon.in and Mi.com sites. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 64GB storage option. There is also a 128GB storage variant that carries a price tag of Rs. 9,999.

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Realme Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Pro Launching in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Realme Narzo 20 series is all set to debut in India today. This range will include three phones – the Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20A.

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‘There’s No There There’: What the TikTok Deal Achieved

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Samsung Brings Its Flagship Camera Innovation to Galaxy A Series - GalaxyA71 & A51, to Make Your Social Profile Awesome

Samsung is now bringing its innovative flagship camera experiences to its Galaxy A series phones, the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

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Camera Traps and Motion Sensors Show the Wacky Side of Wildlife

Camera traps and motion sensors help to identify and examine spatial and temporal patterns in how wild ungulates in Kanha used waterholes. But they also show the wackier side of wildlife along the way.

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TikTok Ban: ByteDance Gets Trump Nod to Avoid Shutdown in the US

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he supported a deal in principle that would allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, even as it appeared to conflict with his earlier order for China's ByteDance to divest the video app.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Launching on September 21: What Do We Know So Far

Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and the Realme Narzo 20 will be launching in India on September 21 and will support Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. That’s pretty all that has been revealed about the series by the company, however, there have been several leaks and rumours surrounding the phones.

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Samsung Brings Its Flagship Camera Innovation to Galaxy A Series - Galaxy A71 & A51, to Make Your Social Profile Lit

Samsung is now bringing its innovative flagship camera experiences to its Galaxy A series phones, the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

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DRDO Sets Up Tech Centres to Research Futuristic Military Applications

India’s premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday.

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Samsung Galaxy F Series is Official: Confirmed to Launch in India

Samsung Galaxy F series has been in the rumour mill for the most part of this month and the company has finally confirmed its arrival.

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Disney+ Hotstar Offers Additional 30 Days With New Annual VIP Subscription During IPL 2020 Opening Weekend

Disney+ Hotstar is the exclusive streaming partner for IPL 2020 this year, and hours before the first match, the streaming service has announced an offer for all prospective subscribers.

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TikTok Users Play It Cool Over Latest US Ban Threat

Since July, TikTok users have braced for a threatened ban of the ultra-popular short-form video app in the United States, with some opening accounts on rival platforms and encouraging friends to do the same.

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TikTok Files Complaint Against Trump Administration to Block US Ban: Report

TikTok has asked a US judge to block the Trump administration banning on the Chinese social-media network, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

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Chromecast with Google TV Price, Renders, Features Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Chromecast with Google TV, a streaming dongle for TVs, has long rumoured to be in the works. This dongle is reportedly codenamed Sabrina and believed to be launching on September 30.

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After Trump’s TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies

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OnePlus 8T Tipped to Launch on October 14: Expected Specifications

OnePlus 8T is now rumoured to launch on October 14. Previously, the phone was expected to launch later this month or sometime early October, but the new rumour suggests a slight delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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TikTok and WeChat: US to Block App Downloads on Sunday

TikTok and WeChat will disappear from Apple App Store and Google Play store Sunday night in the US, unless the two apps can reach a last minute deal with Trump administration

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IPL 2020 Live: How to Watch IPL Online

IPL 2020, which is the thirteenth season of the Indian Premier League, is beginning from today. Disney+ Hotstar has been titled the “official digital streaming partner” for the tournament in India. But how can you watch the IPL matches live in your country? Here’s the list of options.

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Realme 7, Realme C11 to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme 7 and Realme C11 will go on sale today at 2pm and 12pm (noon), respectively. Both the phones will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme.com.

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iOS 14 Bug Resets Default Mail and Browser App Settings After Every Reboot

iOS 14 has been released for all iPhone and iPad users earlier this week, and one of the new features includes the ability to change the default browser and mail app settings. However, a new bug has now been reported that apparently resets Mail and Safari as default mail and browsers apps after an iPhone or iPad is rebooted.

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Facebook to Curb Private Groups Spreading Hate, Misinformation

Facebook on Thursday said it is cracking down on private groups where hate or misinformation is shared among members.

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Rs. 99 Disney+ Hotstar Premium Offer: Flipkart Calls the Listing an ‘Unexpected Error’

Did you pick up Disney+ Hotstar Premium for Rs. 99 on Flipkart? Well, it wasn’t real. Flipkart has communicated to Gadgets 360 that “an unexpected error” led to the Disney+ Hotstar Flipkart deal. Flipkart will refund all purchases the Rs. 99 Disney+ Hotstar Premium Flipkart voucher.

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Court Orders People Against Conspiracy Theories Connecting FAU-G, Goqii Vital 3.0 With Sushant Singh Rajput

A civil court in Mumbai has passed an interim order to restrict people from spreading rumours that FAU-G and Goqii Vital 3.0 were conceptualised by Sushant Singh Rajput, the actor who died in June. The order restrains users from “posting and reposting tweets, sharing posts, sending messages and videos on various social media platforms” including Facebook, LinkedIn...

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Amazon Alexa App Gets Hindi Language Support on Android, iOS

Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant, is now available in Hindi for smartphone users in India. The Alexa app on Android and iOS now supports Hindi language and the development was shared on the first anniversary of Alexa’s Hindi support in India.

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WhatsApp’s Upcoming Wallpaper Customisation Feature Spotted in Beta Version for Android

WhatsApp is actively working on introducing several changes to the Wallpaper section of its chat app, including many customisation options to tinker with

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Twitter Will Make Key US Political Accounts Adopt Tighter Account Security

Twitter, which was recently targeted in a hacking campaign that compromised the accounts of prominent political figures and celebrities, said on Thursday it was implementing more security measures for certain election-related accounts in the United States.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2020 Kicks Off: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Laptops, and Other Electronics Deals

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2020 sale is now live. The three-day sale offers discounts and bundled offers on mobile phones, laptops, TVs, audio gear, and more. We've picked the best deals and offers you can grab on Flipkart's sale today.

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OnePlus 7T Getting a Commemorative White Colour Variant: Specifications

OnePlus 7T is getting a new white colour option. As the flagship phone completes a year in October, OnePlus 7T has been launched in a fresh colour variant in order to commemorate it. The OnePlus 7T white edition has only been released in China so far, but it can be speculated that the company will soon launch it in other markets as well.

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

The much-anticipated Sony WH-1000XM4 is priced at Rs. 29,990 and promises to be better than the WH-1000XM3 it replaces. Is this the best wireless noise cancelling headset you can buy today? Find out in our review.

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 29,990

A little over a month after the global launch, Sony has unveiled the WH-1000XM4 headphones in India, priced at Rs. 29,990. The premium wireless noise cancelling headphones go on sale on Amazon starting September 18.

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TikTok US Deal: As Deadline Looms, Scramble Ensues on Structure

Amid a looming deadline set by President Donald Trump, negotiators scrambled to find a new ownership structure for the popular video app TikTok that would pass muster in both the United States and China.

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OnePlus Buds Z May Launch as Affordable TWS Earphones Alongside OnePlus 8T

OnePlus Buds Z will reportedly be the affordable variant of the OnePlus Buds true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. Without giving any details, a known tipster has shared a cryptic message on Twitter that apparently tips the name of the alleged unannounced earphones.

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Facebook Spying on Instagram Users Through Cameras, Lawsuit Alleges

Facebook is again being sued for allegedly spying on Instagram users, this time through the unauthorised use of their mobile phone cameras.

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Microsoft Surface Pro X to Get SQ2 Chip Upgrade, Platinum Colour Option: Report

Microsoft Surface Pro X is reportedly getting a refresh with an upgraded Microsoft SQ2 processor, a new platinum colour option, and new Type Cover colours. It is expected to launch in October this year.

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Facebook Moves to Curb Clashes on Its Internal Employee Message Board

Facebook on Thursday said it is updating workplace policy to prevent clashes over politics, racial justice or the pandemic on its internal employee message board.

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Acer Predator Helios 300, Predator Triton 300 Refreshed With 10th Gen Intel Processors in India

Acer Predator Helios 300 and Acer Predator Triton 300 laptop models have been refreshed with a range of 10th Gen Intel Core processors in India. The laptop models can be equipped with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics and up to 240Hz refresh rate displays.

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She-Hulk: Tatiana Maslany Cast in the Lead for Disney+ Hotstar Series

Tatiana Maslany will play She-Hulk in the eponymous Disney+ Marvel series, with the original Hulk Mark Ruffalo and *She-Hulk* director Kat Coiro confirming reports.

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LG Q31 With MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

LG Q31 is priced at KRW 2,09,000 (roughly Rs. 13,200) for the 3GB + 32GB storage model. The phone will go on sale in South Korea from September 25. It comes with dual rear cameras and a 3,000mAh battery.

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Apple Fitness+ Service Envisioned Long Before Work-From-Home, Executives Say

Apple's new paid online fitness class service, designed to work with its Apple Watch, was a long-planned extension of the watch's fitness features rather than a quick reaction to a pandemic that has closed many gyms, executives said in an interview.

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Twitter Places Warning Label on Trump Tweet About Voting by Mail

Twitter on Thursday placed a warning label on a tweet by US President Donald Trump, saying his post included potentially misleading information about the mail-in voting process.

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Samsung Galaxy M51 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Samsung.com in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M51 will go on sale in India today for the first time. The latest smartphone in the company’s Galaxy M series will be available through its first sale via Amazon, Samsung.com, and select retail stores in the country. The USP of the Samsung Galaxy M51 is its large, 7,000mAh battery.

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Apple Store Online to Launch in India on September 23, Sources Say

Apple Store Online to launch in India on September 23, according to sources familiar with the matter. The store will offer all Apple products, as well as financing options and a trade-in facility. Customers will also be able to customise their Apple products with engravings in seven Indian languages apart from English, and custom gift wrapping, just in time for the Di...

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Vivo Y20 Gets 6GB + 64GB Variant and New Purist Blue Colour: Price in India, Specifications

Vivo Y20 has got a new variant with 6GB RAM. This variant will be available in a new Purist Blue colour option, along with the Obsidian Black. The Vivo Y20 now has two RAM and storage configurations as it was launched with a single 4GB + 64GB option last month.

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Google Play Store Rules Updated to Ban Stalkerware Apps That Track Others Without Consent

Google has updated its Play Store Developer Program Policy that will essentially debar anyone using a stalkerware app to track others without their consent. The policy update brings in a clause that mandates the developers of such apps to include a notice or consent as well as a notification feature to show that the user’s actions are being monitored.

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PS5 Size, Weight Revealed: Here’s How It Compares to Xbox Series X

PlayStation 5 is huge. Alongside the pricing and launch date reveal, Sony has finally given us the dimensions of the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition. The PS5 is 390mm (15.35 inches) tall, 260mm (10.23 inches) deep, and 104mm (4.09 inches) wide, which arguably makes it the biggest video gaming console ever.

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Vivo V20, Vivo V20 SE, Vivo V20 Pro Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch

Vivo V20 series will be launched on September 21 in Thailand, the Chinese company has confirmed. The lineup is expected to include the Vivo V20, Vivo V20 Pro, and Vivo V20 SE smartphones.

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Realme 7i With Snapdragon 662 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme 7i has been launched in Indonesia as the latest entrant in the Realme 7 series. The Realme 7i has slim bezels and a hole-punch cut out for the selfie camera. It also comes with a quad rear camera setup but in a different layout than the Realme 7.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Price Temporarily Slashed By Rs. 9,000 For a Week: Everything You Need to Know

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available starting at Rs. 68,999, instead of Rs. 77,999 for a week. Samsung has introduced a Rs. 9,000 flat discount on the new phone. This discount will be introduced on Samsung.com, Samsung retail stores, leading online portals and retail stores as well.

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Facebook Plans Ray-Ban Smart Glasses as It Eyes AR

Facebook on Wednesday announced it would launch its own smart glasses next year which connect to smartphones as part of an alliance with eyewear titan EssilorLuxottica.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 to Pack 64-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52’s camera specifications have emerged online. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphone will have a quad rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, as per an online report.

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iOS 14: How to Add Widgets to Home Screen

One of the biggest updates that arrived with iOS 14 is an all-new home screen experience. Here’s how you can enable widgets on your home screen.

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For Bug Hunters in India, Apple Has Become a New Honeypot

From small towns and rural areas to urban cities and even the national capital, security researchers in India are quite actively looking for ways to find vulnerabilities for Apple to earn huge bounties and gain benefits from its brand value.

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Oppo F21 Pro Said to Launch in India Before Diwali, Glass Back Expected

Oppo F21 Pro will launch in India before Diwali, a new report claims. It is expected to arrive in the country towards the end of October or early November and is said to be sleeker than the Oppo F17 Pro.

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iOS 14 Accelerated Rollout Threatens App Glitches, Frustrates Apple Developers

Users were pleased to experience iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 on their devices after Apple CEO Tim Cook at its virtual “Time flies” event on Tuesday announced that the new software updates would debut on Wednesday. However, the surprise wasn’t that pleasing for app developers as they had only a day’s time to give the finishing touches to the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14-ready...

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Toshiba TV Range to Go on Sale in India on September 18, Prices Start at Rs. 12,990

Toshiba has announced the pricing of its television range in India, ahead of the first sale on September 18. The iconic brand returns to the TV segment in India, this time under the ownership of Hisense.

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First Giant Exoplanet Found Orbiting Extinguished Star

Astronomers have discovered a planet the size of Jupiter closely orbiting the smouldering remains of a dead star, the first time that an intact exoplanet has been discovered travelling around a white dwarf, according to research published Wednesday.

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WhatsApp Working to Add Fingerprint Security for New Web Sessions, Latest Beta Fixes ‘Recently Used Emoji’ Issue

WhatsApp is working on the ability for users to confirm the creation of a new WhatsApp Web session using their fingerprint in the 2.20.200.10 beta for Android. This feature looks to elevate the privacy and security of users, ensuring that no one secretly creates a new session when temporarily using your phone.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Full Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch Next Week

Realme Narzo 20 series was unveiled at the IFA 2020 event earlier this month. The lineup comprises three handsets – Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and Realme Narzo 20. Known tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed all possible specifications of the upcoming phones via Twitter and YouTube. Check them out.

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Amazon Cranks Up Its Music Service With Podcasts

Amazon on Wednesday added podcasts to its streaming music service, tapping into a trend and taking on rivals including Spotify and Apple.

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Redmi Smart TV A Series With Screen Sizes From 32-Inch to 65-Inch Announced

Redmi Smart TV A series has been made official by the Xiaomi sub-brand in China, through a post on Weibo. The smart TV series includes five models ranging from 32-inch to 65-inch screen size.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G Tipped to Be in the Works, Price and Specifications Leak

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is tipped to be priced at around $400. This handset has been reported in the past with the codename Billie. The OnePlus Nord 10 5G is said to launch in the US, unlike the Nord-series debutant OnePlus Nord.

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Facebook Does Not Profit From Hate Speech, Says India Chief Ajit Mohan

Facebook does not profit from hate speech, Facebook India Managing Director Ajit Mohan said Wednesday, rejecting allegations the Silicon Valley firm failed to act on the issue over business concerns.

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Flipkart Said to Eye Overseas IPO as Early as 2021

Walmart-controlled Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart is preparing for an initial public offering overseas as early as 2021, which could value the firm up to $50 billion, sources familiar with the company's plans told Reuters.

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Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 is set to go on sale again in India today. The Redmi phone, which was launched in July, will be available for purchase through Amazon and Mi.com.

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Realme 7 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme 7 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Flipkart and Realme.com. Key features of Realme 7 include a quad rear camera setup, up to 30W fast charging, and octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC.

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Amazfit GTR 2, Amazfit GTS 2 to be Launched on September 22; Design Teased

Huami will be launching the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches on September 22. The smartwatches are expected to have SpO2 and stress detection features. Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches are expected to be similar to their predecessors but have more advanced features.

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Jio Launches Rs. 598 Recharge Plan With 2GB Daily Data, Annual Disney+ Hotstar VIP Subscription

Jio has launched a new Rs. 598 prepaid recharge plan for subscribers and it bundles annual Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription. The telco has recently introduced several new plans to offer Disney+ Hostar annual VIP subscription ahead of the IPL 2020.

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#StopHateForProfit: Kim Kardashian West to Freeze Facebook, Instagram Accounts to Protest Hate Speech

Kim Kardashian West on Tuesday decided to freeze her Facebook and Instagram accounts, as she and other celebrities called on the social media platforms to stop the spread of hate and misinformation.

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Amazon Smart Plug With Alexa Support Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 1,999

Amazon Smart Plug has been launched in India and it can make everyday appliances or household electronic items “smarter”. The Amazon Smart Plug acts as a buffer between the power socket and the appliance and allows you to use Alexa app or Alexa-enable smart speaker to switch on or off the appliance.

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Google Drive Sees Outages Across the US, Now Resolved

Google Drive appeared to be experiencing a widespread service disruption on Tuesday, with people reporting outages and other issues across the United States.

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She-Hulk Disney+ Hotstar Series Gets Kat Coiro as Director: Report

She-Hulk has found its director. Kat Coiro is reportedly in talks to board the Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series as both director and executive producer.

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OnePlus TV Q1 Series Now Available on Flipkart, in Time for Big Billion Days Sale

The OnePlus TV Q1 Series is now available on Flipkart, in addition to Amazon, the OnePlus online store, and select offline channels. The Q1 series was launched in September last year, and is the first television series from OnePlus.

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Vivo Y51 (2020) With 48-Megapixel Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y51 (2020) has been launched with AMOLED display and a quad rear camera setup in Pakistan. It is priced at PKR 36,999 (roughly Rs. 16,300) for the only 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model.

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Why Samsung Galaxy M51 - the MeanestMonsterEver Is a Powerful Choice in the Mid-Segment

Samsung's new Galaxy M51 features the biggest smartphone battery yet in a smartphone in India

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch SE: Price in India, Features Compared

We compare the newly launched Apple Watch 6 with the affordable Apple Watch SE to see the differences between the two, on paper.

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Oracle 'Very Close' to Deal on TikTok: Donald Trump

Oracle is "very close" to sealing a deal to become the US partner to Chinese-owned video app TikTok to avert a ban in the United States, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.

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Black Widow Release Date Likely Delayed Again: Report

Black Widow might not release in November. Disney will likely delay the next Marvel Cinematic Universe chapter for a second time, owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This comes on the back of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet not delivering as expected at the American box office.

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Apple A14 Bionic Chip Makes Its Way to iPad Air (4th Gen) Before iPhone 12

iPad Air (4th Gen) has made its debut with the new and improved Apple A14 Bionic processor before the iPhone 12 and this has happened after 9 years. Apple typically keeps its new processors for its latest iPhone models but this time, the iPad Air has got the new chipset before the iPhone 12.

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iOS 14 Release Set for Today, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 to Debut As Well

iOS 14 release date is set for September 16, today. CEO Tim Cook revealed the release date of iOS 14 at Apple’s virtual event on Tuesday. Alongside the latest iOS version, Apple is releasing iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 later today.

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Amazon Launches Luxury Stores for Select Prime Members

Amazon unveiled plans for a new online luxury "shopping experience" that will seek to connect well-heeled consumers and high-end brands.

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Google Grilled on Ad Business Dominance by US Senate Panel

Google faced a bipartisan buzzsaw of tough questions about its ad business in a hearing on Tuesday, with a particular focus on whether it misused its dominance in online advertising to drive profits.

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SMIC Asks for US Approval to Continue Supplying Huawei: Report

China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has asked for approval from the United States to continue supplying Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, state media outlet Beijing News reported on Tuesday, citing the company.

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EU Top Court Gives Thumbs Up to Net Neutrality Rules

Europe's highest court on Tuesday gave its backing to the European Union's net neutrality rules which require telecoms operators to treat all Internet traffic equally, dealing a blow to the telecoms industry which wants a less restrictive regime.

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Apple One Services Bundle Criticised by Spotify on Antitrust Grounds

Spotify on Tuesday criticised rival Apple, saying that a new subscription bundle offer from the iPhone maker abuses its dominant market position by favouring its own Apple Music service.

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Redmi 9A Set to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The phone was launched at the beginning of this month as part of the Remi 9 series that includes the Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime, and the latest addition, Redmi 9i.

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Realme C11 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme C11 is set to go on sale again in India today. The Realme phone, which was launched in the country in July, comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It also offers reverse charging as well as two distinct colour options to choose from.

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Celebrities Plan an ‘Instagram Freeze,’ but Reaction Is Icy

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Driver Charged in Uber’s Fatal 2018 Autonomous Car Crash

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LG Phone With Extendable Display Teased Alongside LG Wing

LG has teased a new smartphone with an extendable display while announcing the LG Wing with a swivelling display at a pre-recorded virtual briefing. The new phone is seen with a pull-out design to extend the display area. It is likely to be a part of the company’s Explorer Project that is meant to bring new designs to the smartphone market.

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Coming This Fall: Return of the Video Game Console Wars

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Realme Narzo 20 Series Processor Details Tipped Ahead of Launch

Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Realme Narzo 20A smartphones will reportedly carry different SoCs. The phones will be available via Flipkart and the Chinese company has launched a dedicated microsite on the e-commerce platform.

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Redmi 9i With MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i has been launched in India as a new entry into Xiaomi’s Redmi 9 series. The phone joins the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, and the Redmi 9 Prime that were released in the country between August 4 and September 2. The phone will go on sale starting September 18.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Mobile Deals Previewed: Rs. 15,000 Price Cut on LG G8X, More Top Offers

Flipkart will be offering exchange discount on the Realme X50 Pro 5G and the Redmi K20 phones. It is also offering a 10 percent instant discount for all SBI credit card holders even on EMI transactions.

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Walmart Still Wants in on TikTok Deal Despite Oracle Taking Lead

Walmart said it is pressing ahead with its goal to invest in TikTok as Oracle takes the lead in a partnership with the Chinese video-sharing app.

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Verizon to Acquire Prepaid Mobile Service Tracfone in $6.25 Billion Deal

Verizon Communications said on Monday it will buy prepaid mobile phones provider Tracfone, a unit of Mexican telecoms giant America Movil, in a $6.25 billion (roughly Rs. 45,882 crores) cash and stock deal.

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Vivo Y50, Vivo S1 Pro Price in India Cut by Rs. 1,000

Vivo Y50 and the Vivo S1 Pro have received a price cut in India. The Vivo Y50 is now available for Rs. 16,990 and the Vivo S1 Pro is available at Rs. 18,990. Both phones have received a price cut of Rs. 1,000.

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Ant-Man 3 Casts Jonathan Majors as Villain Kang the Conqueror: Reports

Ant-Man 3 has found its villain. Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors has reportedly been tapped to play Kang the Conqueror, a time-travelling scholar in the comics, opposite Paul Rudd in the next Ant-Man movie.

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OnePlus Nord With 6GB RAM and 64GB Storage to Go on Sale in India on September 21 for Rs. 24,999

The OnePlus Nord was launched in July this year, but the cheapest 6GB+64GB variant didn’t go on sale immediately. The company will finally put the Rs. 24,999 variant of the Nord on sale on September 21 on Amazon.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Get a New Champagne Gold Variant in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in a Champagne Gold colour variant starting today. It will be available from 12pm (noon) onwards via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home, and retail outlets.

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Venus Discovered to Have Traces of Phosphine Gas Linked to Life on Earth

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas – which on Earth can be attributed to living organisms – scientists said on Monday, in a fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

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TRAI Says No Regulatory Framework Needed for OTT Services

TRAI on Monday said over-the-top (OTT) communication services do not currently need a regulatory framework, casting aside the threat of potential restrictions on platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Google.

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Google Pixel 5 May Launch on September 30 Alongside Chromecast and Smart Speaker

Google has confirmed that it will hold its next virtual product launch event on September 30, where it is expected to launch the Pixel 5 smartphone along with the new Chromecast and a smart speaker. The smartphone is tipped to feature a hole-punch display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, a dual rear camera setup, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is also expected ...

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Poco X3 Price in India Tipped, Rumoured to Launch on September 22

Poco X3 will be launched on September 22 in India, and it may be priced at either Rs. 18,999 or Rs. 19,999, a tipster has claimed.

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Apple Event: New iPad, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE Specifications Leaked Hours Before Launch

Apple event today will see new product launches and the Cupertino, California-based giant is largely expected to launch new iPad and Apple Watch models.

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PlayStation 5 Priced at $449, PS5 Digital Edition Below $400: Report

A new Bloomberg report claims the PS5 might be priced “as low as $449” while the PS5 Digital Edition price might drop below $400. An educated guess would then put the PS5 around Rs. 44,990, with the PS5 Digital Edition possibly around 39,990.

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LG Wing Dual-Display Phone With ‘Swivel Mode’, Gimbal Camera Launched: Specifications

LG Wing has been unveiled as the company’s first device under the Explorer Project that is aimed to bring new usability concepts to the smartphone market. The smartphone comes with two distinct displays — one of which is a swivel screen that rotates clockwise in 90 degrees to enable new use cases.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance Picks Oracle as Partner, Beating Microsoft

Oracle said on Monday it would team up with China's ByteDance to keep TikTok operating in the US, beating Microsoft in a deal structured as a partnership rather than an outright sale.

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OnePlus 8T Specifications, Renders Surface Online Ahead of Launch

OnePlus 8T has been tipped to come with 65W fast charging support and a redesigned rear camera module. A new report claims to carry renders for the phone showing off the design, ports, button layout, and more, along with some specifications.

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Apple Event Today: How to Watch Live Stream, What to Expect From September 15 Event

Apple's event is taking place virtually later today where the Cupertino company is expected to unveil the new generations of the Apple Watch and iPad. The event, which Apple calls “Time flies,” is likely to bring the Apple Watch Series 6 as the showstopper. It could also be a place where the company would unveil the Apple Watch SE and iPad Air 4 aka iPad Air (2020...

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Redmi 9i Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i is all set to launch in India today. The phone is a part of the Redmi 9 series that made its debut in India last month. This series includes the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, and Redmi 9 Prime models, and now the Redmi 9i is looking to get added to the mix.

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Poco M2 to Go on First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Poco M2 will go on its first sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards, via Flipkart. The phone was launched in India last week and is available in three colour options and two storage configurations.

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Vi Brings Rs. 351 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 100GB High-Speed Data, Updates Availability of Rs. 29 Plan

Vi, formerly known as Vodafone Idea, has expanded its prepaid portfolio with the launch of the Rs. 351 recharge plan. Alongside the Rs. 351 Vi plan, the telecom operator has widened the reach of its Rs. 29 prepaid recharge plan that debuted specifically in the Delhi circle as an “AllRounder” pack in May.

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Xbox Series X, Series S to Support Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos for Gaming

The Xbox Series X and Series S will be the first consoles to support both Dolby Vision (in 2021) and Dolby Atmos (at launch) for gaming. Sony has yet to reveal if the PS5 will do that too, though it has its own variant of Dolby Atmos in “Tempest 3D AudioTech”.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Spotted on TENAA, Key Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G has passed Chinese regulator TENAA’s certification, and has allegedly received NBTC certification as well. The TENAA listing has tipped the key specifications of the phone.

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Big Tech’s India Plans Can’t Seem to Bypass Reliance

The world’s biggest tech companies are clamouring for a larger piece of India’s booming Internet space, but that increasingly seems to mean going through the country’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. is said to be offering to sell a stake of about $20 billion in its retail business to Amazon.com, Bloomberg News reported last week.

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PS5 Showcase Event Announced for September 16

Is PS5 price in India and launch date incoming? Sony has announced a ‘PlayStation 5 Showcase’ event for Wednesday, September 16 at 1pm PDT — for us in India, that translates to Thursday, September 17 at 1:30am IST.

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Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20A, Realme Narzo 20 Pro Set to Launch in India on September 21

Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A smartphones are all set to be launched in India on September 21. The three phones are the successors of the Realme Narzo 10 series that was launched earlier this year.

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iPhone Makers Said to be Among Winners in $6.6 Billion India Plan

Apple’s major iPhone assemblers are among the companies expected to win approval to participate in a $6.6 billion stimulus program to bring manufacturing to India, according to people familiar with the matter, a potentially seismic shift as the world’s most valuable company diversifies beyond China.

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Instagram May Soon Let You Add Links to Image Captions With a Fee

Instagram may soon let you add clickable links to your captions, but with a fee. A patent application by Facebook shows a system that would let users pay $2 to add a clickable link in their captions.

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OnePlus Nord Now Available With Rs. 1,000 Instant Discount for ICICI Bank Customers

OnePlus Nord will be available for purchase in India today with a Rs. 1,000 instant discount. The discount offer on the OnePlus Nord will be applicable for customers making the purchase through an ICICI Bank credit card or via ICICI credit or debit card EMI transactions.

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Google’s Rumoured Sabrina Dongle May Launch as ‘Google Chromecast With Google TV’

Google is close to launching its latest streaming device, currently known by its codename ‘Sabrina’. A new report suggests that the device could be branded as ‘Google Chromecast With Google TV’, adopting both the familiar Chromecast branding as well as the refreshed name for Android TV.

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Tenet Moves Past $200 Million Globally, as Mulan Disappoints in China Debut

Tenet has now grossed $207 million at the worldwide box office. Mulan debuted over the weekend in its most crucial market: China. But it was an unimpressive one as Mulan brought in just $23 million in China.

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SoftBank Said to Have Held Talks on Taking the Group Private

SoftBank Group Corp executives have held early stage talks about taking the Japanese technology group private as the company seeks a new strategy after disposing of several large assets, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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WhatsApp New Animated Sticker Pack Spotted in Latest Beta, Wallpaper Dimming Feature Tipped

WhatsApp 2.20.200.6 beta has added a new sticker pack in the default sticker list inside the app. This new sticker pack is called Usagyuuun and it has been created by Quan Inc. This is an animated sticker pack, a feature that was recently spotted in beta as well. The size of the sticker pack is listed to be at 3.5MB.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G, Mi 10T Pro 5G Specifications Leaked, Snapdragon 865 SoC Tipped

Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10T Pro 5G leaked specifications show that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, and will have 64-megapixel as well as 108-megapixel primary cameras, respectively.

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Amitabh Bachchan to Be Alexa’s First Indian Celebrity Voice

Amitabh Bachchan will soon be on Alexa. Amazon has announced a partnership with Bachchan that will make him the first Indian celebrity voice on Alexa, although Samuel L. Jackson was the first to do so in the US. It’s set to launch in 2021 as a paid experience.

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Samsung ‘Galaxy Unpacked for Every Fan’ Event Scheduled for September 23, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Expected

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE launch is expected on September 23. Samsung has scheduled a virtual event called “Galaxy Unpacked for Every Fan” for September 23 where it is quite likely to launch the Galaxy S20 FE aka Galaxy S20 Fan Edition.

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TikTok Said to Have Chosen Oracle Over Microsoft in Trump-Urged Bid

The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as the American tech partner that could help keep the popular video-sharing app running in the U.S., according to a source familiar with the deal who was not authorized to speak publicly about it.

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Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime on Sale at 12 Noon Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 price in India starts at Rs. 8,999, whereas the Redmi 9 Prime price in India starts from Rs. 9,999. The phone will go on sale at 12pm (noon) on Amazon India and Mi.com. The Redmi 9 Prime is powered by the Helio G80 SoC whereas the Redmi 9 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC.

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Nvidia to Buy Chipmaker Arm From SoftBank in $40 Billion Deal

SoftBank Group said on Monday it has agreed to sell chip designer Arm to Nvidia for as much as $40 billion in a deal set to reshape the semiconductor landscape.

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Realme 7 Pro to Go on First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme 7 Pro, along with the vanilla Realme 7, was launched earlier this month. It will go on its first sale on Monday, September 14 at 12pm (noon). The phone starts at Rs. 19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant.

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The Social Dilemma: A Modern-Age Horror Film Documentary That Will Make You Rethink the Apps on Your Phone

The big takeaway from The Social Dilemma is that it made me want to turn off my notifications. Delete the apps I don’t need. And keep my phone away. Along with crisp interviews of tech experts, the documentary runs a parallel fictional story about how social media affects the life of a suburban family.

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Nvidia Buys Arm From SoftBank for $40 Billion

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Nvidia Said to Near Deal to Buy Chip Designer Arm for More Than $40 Billion

Nvidia is close to a deal to buy British chip designer Arm Holdings from SoftBank Group for more than $40 billion in a deal which would create a giant in the chip industry, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Apple Out to Reignite Growth With iPad, Watch, and Subscription Updates

Apple is expected to spotlight its smartwatch, iPad, and subscription services on Tuesday as it strives to reignite growth with a must-have holiday lineup.

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How Scientists Use the Fulcrum App to Collect Data in the Field

"Surveying dozens of villages, it becomes very difficult for us to write down all the information on a data sheet. Maintaining hundreds of sheets is a problem, and data loss is the biggest issue. We lost some valuable data to rain, abnormal weather conditions, sheets getting torn, and some random accidents that are inevitable while using paper. Things changed once we ...

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Wonder Woman 1984 Release Date Delayed Once Again, Now Set for Christmas Day

Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman, release has been delayed to December 25, Christmas day. The director wants fans to watch the movie on the big screen and the studio hopes by December, restrictions would be eased further.

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iPhone 12 Pro Leak Hints at LiDAR Camera Placement; iPhone 12 Models Might Not Come With 120Hz Displays

iPhone 12 series latest leak hints at the LiDAR camera placement, SIM card cut out and a few other bits of information. The iPhone 12 models may come with strong magnets that align the phone with a wireless charger.

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Apple Watch SE, iPad Air 4, iPad 8 Tipped to Debut at Time Flies Event on September 15

Apple is expected to unveil a new affordable Apple Watch, a new iPad Air, and iPad at its Time Flies event scheduled for September 15.

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Microsoft Says Apple's Revised App Store Guidelines Offer a 'Bad Experience for Customers'

Microsoft has called Apple’s revised App Store guidelines for streaming services “a bad experience for customers.” This comes after Apple revised its App Store guidelines to allow game streaming services like xCloud and Stadia.

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Facebook India's Ajit Mohan Summoned by Delhi Assembly Panel Over Hateful Content

A Delhi Assembly panel has issued a notice to Facebook India Vice President and Managing Director Ajit Mohan asking him to appear before it on September 15 in connection with complaints about the social media platform's alleged deliberate and intentional inaction to contain hateful content in the country.

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TikTok Sale Explainer: The Next Steps in Diplomatic Dance

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he does not plan to extend a deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's US business, with the process still mired in uncertainty.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Kicks Off From September 18, Lets You Pre-Book Items at Re. 1

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale will start from September 18 and will go on till September 20. There will be more than three crore products on sale.

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New Findings on Universe's Dark Matter Confound Scientists

Dark matter, mysterious invisible stuff that makes up most of the mass of galaxies including our own Milky Way, is confounding scientists again, with new observations of distant galaxies conflicting with the current understanding of its nature.

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TikTok Sale: China Said to Rather See US Operations Close Than a Forced Sale

Beijing opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s US operations by its Chinese owner ByteDance, and would prefer to see the short video app shut down in the United States, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

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Apple Revises App Store Guidelines, Loosening Some In-App Payment Rules

Apple on Friday published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app purchase system, which charges a 30 percent commission.

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Huawei MateBook 14 2020 With AMD Ryzen 4000 CPUs, 2K Touch Display Launched: Price and Specifications

Huawei MateBook 14 2020 has been launched. It comes in three configurations and a single colour option. The notebook is powered by the AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPUs.

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Zoom Rolls Out Two-Factor Authentication Feature: How to Enable it

The new Zoom 2FA feature asks users to present two or more pieces of evidence, or credentials that authenticate their ownership of the account. This includes a password or a PIN, something the user owns like a smart card or mobile phone, or something the user has like fingerprint or voice.

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NASA Urges Private Companies to Gather Moon Rocks for It

NASA on Thursday announced it was in the market for Moon rocks, and wants to pay companies to scoop out the dirt, take a photo, and then have it ready for collection by a future mission.

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OnePlus Watch Rumoured to Sport a Circular Dial Design

OnePlus Watch was recently spotted on the IMDA certification site, and now a new rumour gives us a little hint at the wearable’s design.

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Jio Fiber to Restrict Broadband Speed to 1Mbps if Users Cross Data Cap: Report

Jio Fiber users on the new “truly unlimited” plans will be switched to 1 Mbps speed upon reaching the commercial use policy of 3.3TB, according to a report. Reliance Jio brought its new broadband plans last week that start at Rs. 399 a month.

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Realme 7 First Sale Saw More Than 1.8 Lakh Units Sold, Company Reveals

Realme 7 went on sale for the first time yesterday, September 10, and the company has shared that it sold more than 1,80,000 units. The phone was launched alongside the Realme 7 Pro last week as the newest entrant in Realme’s ‘number series’ of smartphones.

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Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones and The Avengers Star, Dies at 82

Diana Rigg, the English actress best known for Game of Thrones, The Avengers, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, died Thursday at the age of 82, six months after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Ninja Returns to Amazon's Twitch After Year-Long Hiatus

Amazon.com's video game live-streaming platform Twitch said on Thursday that top computer gamer Ninja has returned to its platform, more than a year after switching to Microsoft's live-streaming service Mixer.

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Sport Earbuds, Three New Frame Audio Sunglasses Launched, Buds Prices Start at $179

Bose has launched two new pairs of true wireless earphones, and three new Frame audio sunglasses variants. The QuietComfort Earbuds feature active noise cancellation, and take on the Apple AirPods Pro.

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Google Play May Allow Users to Share Apps, Games With Others

Google Play may soon natively enable peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing of apps, a teardown of the Google Play store app has suggested. The new offering would allow Android users to share their apps with nearby devices. It is likely to work similar to Nearby Share.

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Apple One Subscription Bundles Spotted in Apple Music App Code: Report

Apple’s unified “Apple One” subscription that will bundle its services together, as previously reported, has been discovered in Apple Music’s latest beta version for Android. The bundles are expected to have a tiered approach, with Apple Music and Apple TV+ in the cheapest tier.

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Reliance Denies Plans to Sell $20-Billion Retail Arm Stake to Rival Amazon

Reliance denied a report Thursday that it was planning to sell a $20-billion stake in its retail business to US rival Amazon in a deal that could upend the country's hugely lucrative e-commerce sector.

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Realme 7 OTA Update Brings August 2020 Security Patch, Camera Improvements, More

The changelog suggests that the Realme 7 update comes with the latest August 2020 Android security patch. It brings camera optimisations like a new dedicated 64-megapixel professional mode, improved quality of the rear cameras, and improved quality of backlight shooting outdoors. The update also optimises the noise in night mode.

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