NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Image of Martian Clouds at Twilight

NASA's Curiosity Rover that touched down on Mars in 2021 continues to share stunning pictures of Mars. The latest of the Martian clouds was captured by the rover's navigation camera at the beginning of the Gale crater's cloudy season.

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Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra Getting June 2021 Security Patch Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones have started receiving the June 2021 Android security patch. All the three Samsung phones — Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra — are getting the update in the UK and Luxembourg with firmware version G98xxXXS8DUE4. There is no information on the update rollout in other markets.

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How to Order Alcohol Delivery Online in Delhi Through Apps, Online Portals

The Delhi government has permitted home delivery of liquor for orders placed through mobile apps and via online portals. Last year, states including Kolkata, Maharashtra, Odisha, Siliguri, and West Bengal allowed online delivery of liquor through platforms such as Amazon, BigBasket, Swiggy, and Zomato.

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Ethereum Extends Gains to Rise 8 Percent; Bitcoin Firms

Ethereum extended gains to rise more than 8 percent on Monday to $2,587 (roughly Rs. 1.88 lakhs) but remained 40 percent below a record high of above $4,300 (roughly Rs. 3.12 lakhs) hit earlier this month.

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Jio Partners With SEGA to Bring Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 3 for JioFiber Users

Jio Games Store will list these two titles for Indian users to download and play. SEGA will customise Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Streets of Rage 3 for Jio platforms and even offer it in local languages. These will be the first games to be available in Hindi and Tamil on set-top-boxes. For those unaware, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is part of the SEGA Mega Drive series featuri...

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Cyberattack Hits JBS Meat Works in Australia, North America

Australian and North American units of the world's largest meat works were hit over the weekend by an organised cyberattack on its information systems, Brazil's JBS SA said in a statement.

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Vodafone 5G Deal With China’s Huawei Said to Get Conditional Approval in Italy

Vodafone's Italian unit has secured conditional approval from Rome to use equipment made by China's Huawei in its 5G radio access network, two sources close to the matter said.

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IT Rules for Digital Media: Twitter Strives to Comply With Applicable Laws in India, Spokesperson Says

As Twitter faces allegations of not complying with the IT rules in the country, the Twitter spokesperson on Monday informed that the microblogging company "strives to comply" with applicable laws in India.

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AMD Radeon Graphics Coming to New Samsung Flagship Exynos SoC, Next-Gen Tesla Cars: Computex 2021

AMD has licensed its Radeon RDNA 2 graphics IP to Samsung, and the next flagship Exynos SoC for mobile devices will be the first to benefit from this. Tesla has also adopted RDNA 2 for console-quality gaming in its upcoming Model S and Model X refresh

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Cryptocurrency Trading: RBI Asks Banks Not to Refer to Is 2018 Circular on Digital Coins

RBI on Monday asked banks, NBFCs, and payment system providers not to refer to its earlier virtual currencies-related circular, that was issued in April 2018 and later aside by the Supreme Court, in their communications to customers.

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AMD Ryzen 5000 Desktop APUs, Radeon RX 6000M Mobile GPUs, FidelityFX Upscaling Tech Announced at Computex 2021

AMD has unveiled a raft of new products including desktop Ryzen 5000 series APUs with integrated graphics, Radeon RX6000M GPUs for high-end mobile gaming, the new vendor-agnostic FidelityFX upscaling tech, and an AMD Advantage laptop design initiative.

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Twitter May Soon Launch Facebook-Like Emoji Reactions for Tweets

Twitter could soon release emoji reactions for tweets, much like what Facebook and LinkedIn have for their posts. The reactions could include Likes, Cheer, Hmm, Sad, and Haha. These emojis were spotted by reverse engineering excerpt Jane Manchun Wong on Twitter. "We're always exploring additional ways for people to express themselves in conversations happening on Twit...

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Twitter Has Paused Accepting Verification Requests in Just Over a Week After Relaunch

Twitter has paused accepting new requests just over a week after relaunching the verification programme. The microblogging company said that they are ‘rolling in’ or reviewing the verification requests received and will reopen requests soon. Twitter had added a blue badge and described the categories of people eligible to apply for it when it relaunched the verifi...

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Google Hid Privacy Settings on Android Phones, Made Confusing Data Collection Policies: Report

New unredacted documents from an Arizona, US lawsuit against Google reportedly suggests that the search giant hid privacy settings and made them harder to find for users. The documents reportedly reveal that Google continued to collect location data, even when key location sharing was turned off. The company used different methods like Wi-Fi, or third-party apps not a...

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Realme Smart TV 4K 43 Review: Ultra-HD and Dolby Vision, With a Small Screen

Realme has launched its latest smart TV range in India, which includes the Realme Smart TV 4K 43. Priced at Rs. 27,999, this television supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and runs Android TV 10. Is this the best 43-inch 4K TV you can buy right now? Find out in this review.

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Google Pixel 6 Camera Improvements Tipped, Include Gimbal-Like Stabilisation, Samsung Sensor

Google Pixel 6 smartphones are claimed to launch with several improvements in the overall camera performance. As per a tipster, Google Pixel 6 will have a Samsung sensor, and custom-made NPU as well as ISP that will perform better than the Google Pixel 5. The phone is also said to feature Gimbal-like stabilisation and offer enhanced video performance.

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China to Send 3 Astronauts to Its Space Station Tianhe aka Heavenly Harmony in June

China plans to send three astronauts to its newly operational space station Tianhe, or Heavenly Harmony, in June, according to a space official.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications Tipped, Leaked Renders Show Design

Samsung Galaxy A03s alleged renders and key specifications have been leaked. The upcoming phone has a design similar to the Galaxy A02s, but it seems to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB Type-C port. It is also seen carrying a triple rear camera setup and a 6.5-inch display.

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Realme X7 Max 5G With 120Hz Display Launched in India, Realme Smart TV 4K Debuts as Well: Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K were launched in India during a virtual event on Monday. The Realme X7 Max 5G comes with features such as a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The Realme Smart TV 4K comes in 43- and 50-inch screen sizes.

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Twitter Must Comply With New IT Rules for Digital Media, Says Delhi High Court

Twitter was told by the Delhi High Court on Monday that it has to comply with the new Information Technology Rules for digital media if they have not been stayed. While Twitter claimed before the court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim.

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Xiaomi Introduces 200W HyperCharge Wired, 120W Wireless Fast Charging Technologies

Xiaomi has introduced a new fast charging technology called HyperCharge.The 200W HyperCharge Wired charger is claimed to fully charge a 4000mAh battery in under 8 min. The company also demoed 120W wireless fast charging technology that takes 15 minutes to fully charge a device with the same battery capacity. For testing both the technologies, the company uses a Mi 11 ...

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Elon Musk Found a 'Great Idea' for Dogecoin, Joining in on Social Media's Ribbing of His Favourite Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin's origins as a joke are hard to shake even as it has matured into a real asset that is being held by many investors. People still make endless memes about the currency, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk jumped into the fray with a joke about how it could be used.

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Disney+ Hotsar June 2021: Loki, Luca, MasterChef Australia, and More

Loki Marvel TV series, Pixar’s Luca, MasterChef Australia season 13, Raya and the Last Dragon, Queen of the South season 5, Pose season 3, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, Wolfgang, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Star Wars: The Bad Batch — the biggest movies and TV shows on Disney+ Hotstar in June 2021.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Getting OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Update With Camera, Network, and System Improvements

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 are receiving the OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update in India. It will soon be rolled out in Europe and North America. OnePlus has included camera, network, and system improvements with the update. There is no information regarding the bundled Android security patch or the size of the update. The update will be rolled out in an incremental manner.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G Could Launch in India as Poco X3 GT

Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G may launch as the Poco X3 GT in India, as well as in a few other countries, multiple tweets by a tipster have hinted. The smartphone, which was launched alongside the vanilla Redmi Note 10 5G in China earlier this month, comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging.

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Amazon Prime Subscription Available at 50 Percent Off for Those Aged Between 18 and 24: All Details

This Youth Offer can only be availed by youngsters aged between 18-24 years. Further, this offer can only be redeemed through the Android app and mobile browser version for any other OS. This means that while the offer is not applicable via the iOS app, it can be redeemed by logging into the Amazon app via the mobile browser.

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Burrp Founder Anand Jain Launched a Pigeon Fighting Startup Because he Found Them Annoying

The Burrp founder noticed how omnipresent pigeons were in Mumbai soon after returning to the country from America. And so while he was launching Burrp, he decided to launch a parallel company called BirdGuard.

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Realme X7 Max 5G, Smart TV 4K Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K are set to launch in India today (May 31). The launch event will be livestreamed through Realme India’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Realme GT 5G Teased to Launch in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme has published a dedicated page on its India site for the global 5G summit. The summit is slated to be held on June 3 and on the same page, Realme has teased the arrival of the Realme GT 5G here. This phone was launched in China in March.

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Loki, The Family Man, Jagame Thandhiram, and More: June 2021 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

The Family Man season 2, Loki TV series, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Mortal Kombat, Jagame Thandhiram, Elite season 4, Lupin season 2, Pixar’s Luca, In the Heights, Bosch season 7, Ray on Netflix — the biggest movies and TV shows in June 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Apple TV+.

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Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath Clarifies 100 Crore Salary News on Twitter, Calls it 'Unwanted Noise'

After reports emerged that some of the Zerodha board has approved Rs. 100 crore salaries for three members of the  top leadership, including CEO Nithin Kamath, they were slammed for paying themselves huge salaries

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics.

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Fitbit to Introduce Snoring Detection to its Smartwatch, Fitness Band Models

Fitbit could introduce a new feature on its smartwatch and fitness band models that have a microphone, which would allow them to detect snoring and ambient sound. The feature is said to be a major drain on the device's battery.

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Intel 5G Solution 5000, New Faster 'Tiger Lake' Laptop CPUs Announced at Computex 2021

The Intel 5G Solution 5000 will enable laptop OEMs to bring 5G-enabled laptops to market this year, and new faster Tiger Lake 11th Gen CPUs will help users get a bit more performance.

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Twitter: How to Clean, Customise Your Feed

Twitter is one of the most microblogging and social networking platform globally. Twitter's feed also includes suggested tweets so in case you want to clean up your Twitter feed and stop seeing tweets that you don't like, here’s what you can do.

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How to Maintain 100 Percent iPhone Battery Health, According to Apple

To maintain iPhone battery health, some of the general practices that Apple recommends include updating to the latest software, and avoiding high ambient temperature.

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How to Check Your iPhone Battery Health: Follow These Steps

Here’s how you can check your iPhone battery health directly by going to the Settings menu.

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iPhone Battery Charge Cycles: How to Check Your Battery Log File in Settings

Just like all batteries, iPhone batteries are also consumable components that deplete in capacity over time. If the battery becomes too weak, users may notice reduced battery life and slow performance of the iPhone. According to Apple, a normal battery is designed to retain up to 80 percent of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles when operating under no...

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Realme Smart TV 4K Specifications, Price in India Surface Online Ahead of May 31 Launch

Realme Smart TV 4K will include a 43-ich and a 50-inch model, both of which are expected to come with 4K resolution. They have been tipped to cost between Rs. 28,000 and 30,000 for the 43-inch model and between Rs. 33,000 and Rs.35,000 for the 50-inch model.

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Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Pur Sport, Le Noire, Divo Smartwatch Models With 90 Sports Modes Launched

Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Pur Sport, Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Le Noire, and Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Divo smartwatch models have been announced. Bugatti has teamed up with VIITA to develop these three models that are named after its hypercars Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, Bugatti La Voiture Noire, and Bugatti Divo.

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AI Mechanism Claims to Detect Disinformation With 96 Percent Accuracy, Even Trace Its Source

A team at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Artificial Intelligence Software Architectures and Algorithms Group attempted to better understand disinformation campaigns and also aimed to create a mechanism to detect them.

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Fabric of Our Galaxy: NASA Releases Stunning Image of Milky Way's Galactic Centre

NASA shared a stunning panoramic view of the Milky Way's galactic centre on Instagram. Explaining the photo, the space agency said threads of superheated gas and magnetic fields weave a tapestry of energy at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. NASA captioned the post, “The fabric of our galaxy.”

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Specifications, Pricing Surface Online

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 are said to be the upcoming tablet flagship models from the company. Ahead of their official announcement, their pricing and specifications have been allegedly leaked.

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International Space Station Shares Spectacular Night-Time Shots of Earth

International Space Station (ISS) has shared some spectacular photos of the Earth, captured by the astronauts stationed on it. In a new Instagram post, the ISS shared four different photos of “the Earth's colours” — capturing our home planet “from the city lights to the hues of an orbital sunrise.”

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Best Free Video Editing Apps on Android: Edit Your Instagram Reels Now With Ease

The best free video editing Android apps for June 2021 include five different apps that can help you edit vertical 30-second videos which can be published on Instagram Reels or MX TakaTak.

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Amazon Adds ‘Featured Articles’ Section on App, Website With Content on Sports, Auto, Entertainment, More

Amazon has silently added a ‘Featured Articles’ section on the website and mobile app. Here, viewers can read a selection of articles for free, ranging from exclusive articles on topics such as entertainment, politics and governance, sports, health, auto, and more.

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Kellogg's Bowl Bot: US College Campuses Get Robots to Dispense Cereal Mixes Into Their Bowls

Two US college campuses are getting a cereal-mixing robot that prepares a breakfast-ready bowl. These breakfast-dispensing robots, created as a joint pilot between Kellogg's and Chowbotics, have been rolled out at Florida State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On the Kellogg's Bowl Bot, operated through a touchscreen interface or the Chowbotics app ...

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications Tipped, Could Come With Snapdragon 750G SoC; Pre-Orders From June 11

OnePlus Nord CE 5G may come with the Snapdragon 750G SoC and a 64-megapixel primary rear camera sensor. It may feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith Says George Orwell's '1984' Could Become a Reality by 2024

Microsoft President Brad Smith says that the dystopian world depicted by George Orwell in his novel "1984" — where totalitarian surveillance was a part of life — could soon become a reality, What's more, it may be as early as 2024, if artificial intelligence (AI) is not regulated better, he suggests.

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UK Police Goes in for Drug Bust at Industrial Estate, Finds Illegal Cryptocurrency Operation Instead

Drugs police in central England spotted the tell-tale signs of a cannabis farm: visitors at all hours, extensive wiring, ventilation ducts and unusual amounts of heat being generated. But on closer inspection, they exposed another operation reliant on massive power usage: a cryptocurrency mine.

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Apple Podcast Subscription Service Launch to Be Delayed Until June

Apple is delaying the launch of a podcast subscription service until June after some podcast creators had issues with delays in their shows appearing after uploading them, according to an email seen by Reuters.

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TikTok Given a Month to Respond to Claims of EU Consumer Rights Breaches

TikTok has been given a month to respond to multiple complaints from EU consumer groups that it allegedly violated the bloc's consumer laws and allegedly fail to protect children from hidden advertising and inappropriate content.

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India Biodiversity Portal Is Documenting Every Species in the Country and Everyone Can Take Part

The India Biodiversity Portal has evolved over the years to enable citizen scientists around the country to identify and preserve details of the country's rich biodiversity. Everyone can take part, and more than 58,000 species have been documented so far.

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Google, Facebook, WhatsApp Said to Have Shared Compliance Details With IT Ministry; Twitter Still Hasn’t

Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp have shared details with the IT Ministry as per requirement of the new digital rules, but Twitter is still not following the norms, government sources said.

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Acer Predator Orion 3000, Acer Nitro 50 Gaming Desktop PCs Refreshed; Three HDR Monitors Unveiled Alongside

Acer Predator Orion 3000 and Acer Nitro 50 gaming desktop PC lineups with latest generation of Intel and AMD processors have been launched. The company has also launched three gaming monitors that include a 42.5-inch model.

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Twitter Blue Paid Subscription Service Confirmed; Clubhouse-Style Spaces Now Accessible via the Web

Twitter Blue has been confirmed through Twitter’s listing on the App Store. The paid subscription service initially appeared to be in testing earlier this month. Twitter has separately brought its Clubhouse-style Spaces to the Web.

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Google Messages Testing Pin Conversations, Star Messages Features: Report

Google Messages is reported to be get two new updates in the future. These features are still under development and have been spotted in the code of the latest update via Google Play store. Check out all the details here.

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Is Dogecoin Stabilising After the Latest Crash or Will It Drop Even Further?

Dogecoin appears to have finally stabilised after the latest crash — but is there more bad news to come for investors, or is it looking stable again?

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OnePlus Nord Receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 in India With Several Bug Fixes, Improvements

OnePlus Nord is receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update in India. The update comes bundled with the May 2021 Android security patch along with several bug fixes and improvements. The update is 420MB in size and will be rolled out in a phased manner.

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Tata Digital Buys Majority Stake in BigBasket for Rs. 9,500 Crores to Rival Amazon, Flipkart

Tata Digital, a unit of Tata Sons, has acquired a majority stake in online grocery seller BigBasket, putting the Indian conglomerate in a direct race with e-commerce players Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart, and Reliance.

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Tech Trade Groups Sue Florida Over Social Media Law That Fine Companies That Ban Political Candidates

Two tech trade groups filed a lawsuit against Florida over a new law that would fine social media companies that ban political candidates, which they said violated free speech rights.

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Facebook Extends Ban on Donations to Lawmakers Who Voted Against Biden Win

Facebook said it will resume making donations to US lawmakers through its political action committee but will not support 147 lawmakers who voted against US President Joe Biden's electoral certification in January.

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Acer ConceptD Series, Predator Series, TravelMate Series, Swift X Updated With Latest Intel, AMD CPUs

Acer has launched new laptop models and updated its current lineup with the latest 11th-Gen Intel Core H-series processors and the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. The ConceptD Creator notebook series has been updated to now include a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

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iQoo Z3 India Launch Teased to Take Place Soon: All You Need to Know

iQoo Z3 is being teased via the company’s India Twitter handle. The phone was launched in China in March this year and it is now set to arrive in India. An exact launch date is not known, but iQoo teases the phone to arrive soon.

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Tech Bill Taking Aim at China Advanced by US Senate, Approves $190 Billion to Strengthen US Technology

The US Senate advanced a sweeping package of legislation intended to boost the country's ability to compete with Chinese technology, as Congress increasingly seeks to take a tough line against Beijing.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite With 8.7-Inch Display Launched, Galaxy Tab S7 FE Officially Announced

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has been launched as the company’s latest affordable Android tablet. Samsung has also officially announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE that appeared in markets including Germany earlier this week.

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Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Shows New Robots, New Enemies, and Aloy’s New Powers

Horizon Forbidden West gameplay is here. PlayStation Studios and Guerrilla Games have unveiled 13 minutes of gameplay footage — it shows post-post-apocalyptic San Francisco, the new enemies Aloy will face who can control the giant robots, and Aloy’s new powers: freeclimbing, a grappling hook, and a glider.

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China Bitcoin Crackdown: Sichuan to Probe Cryptocurrency Mining

Energy regulators in China's Sichuan province will soon meet local power companies to gather information on cryptocurrency mining, an official said, potentially leading to a clampdown in the country's second-biggest Bitcoin production hub.

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Facebook No Longer Banning Posts Calling COVID-19 'Man-Made'

Facebook is no longer removing posts that claim the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was man-made amid renewed debate over its origins.

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Google Executives' Appraisals Sought in US Antitrust Case

Lawyers for the Justice Department and Google tangled over whether the company should hand over performance reviews of executives whom the government is considering calling as witnesses.

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PlayStation 5 Deivery Has Actor Boman Irani Excited About Showing Youngsters Who the Boss Is, But Stock Shortages Worrying Other Customers

Actor Boman Irani is one of the lucky few to get his hands on a PlayStation 5. The 61 year old star just posted a photo of his new console, and said he can't wait to show the youngsters at home who's the boss.

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Oppo Enco Free 2 TWS Earbuds With Up to 30 Hours of Playback Launched

Oppo Enco Free 2 TWS earbuds have launched alongside the Oppo Reno 6 Pro+, Oppo Reno 6 Pro, and Oppo Reno 6 smartphones. The earbuds come with up to 42dB noise reduction, three microphones for better call quality, noise cancellation, and many more features.

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Dell, HP Say Chip Shortages Will Hit PC Supplies This Year

Dell and HP reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates as customers continued to shop for PCs, even as pandemic-led restrictions eased in many parts of the world.

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Loki Trailer Gives Tom Hiddleston New Superpowers and a Slap in the Face

New Loki trailer teases new superpowers for the God of Mischief (Tom Hiddleston), a power of sorts for TVA agent Mobius (Owen Wilson), and Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) slapping Loki in the face. Loki premieres June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

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Microsoft Says Group Behind SolarWinds Hack Now Targeting Government Agencies, NGOs

SolarWinds cyberattack group, identified late last year, is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organisations, Microsoft said late on Thursday.

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Launch Postponed for Soyuz Rocket With OneWeb Telecom Satellites

The launch of a Soyuz rocket carrying 36 UK telecommunication and Internet satellites has been postponed, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said.

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Cruella Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for August 27

Cruella will release August 27 on Disney+ Hotstar, Gadgets 360 has learnt. The Disney movie is out May 28 in cinemas and on Disney+ with Premier Access in select markets.

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PS5 India Pre-Orders Restock Sold Out in Minutes, if Not Seconds

PS5 India May 27 restocks sold out within seconds, if not minutes, on Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales.

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Netgear Orbi RBK852 WiFi 6 Mesh System (AX6000) With 350 Square Metre-Coverage Launched in India

Netgear Orbi RBK852 WiFi 6 Mesh System (AX6000) has launched in India with support for up to 6Gbps speeds on Wi-Fi 6 connection. It can allow connections to over 60 devices and promises a lag-free gaming experience.

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Twitter Says Concerned About Safety of India Staff After Police Visit

Twitter said on Thursday that was worried about the safety of its staff in India and concerned with “potential threat to freedom of expression for the people we serve”, a day after police visited Twitter’s office in Delhi-NCR.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Price Revealed, to Start at $169: All the Details

Redmi Note 8 (2021) was unveiled on the global site a few days ago. Full specifications were listed on the company site, but its pricing and availability was not mentioned. Now, its pricing has been announced as well.

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Ford Says 40 Percent of Sales to Be Electric Vehicles by 2030

 Ford once again is ramping up investment in zero-emission cars and expects 40 percent of volume by 2030 to be comprised of fully electric vehicles.

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield Calls Talk of UFOs 'the Height of Foolishness' in Interview

In an interview, the astronaut and former International Space Station commander talked about a one-way trip to Mars, landing a rover on the red planet, and addressed some of the recent talk about UFO sightings.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is Kraven the Hunter in Spider-Man Spin-Off

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is your Kraven the Hunter. Sony Pictures has cast Taylor-Johnson as the lead in the Spider-Man spin-off that will further expand the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, which also includes Venom and Morbius.

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Itel A23 Pro With Unisoc SC9832e SoC, Dual-SIM 4G Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel A23 Pro affordable 4G smartphone has been launched in India at a discounted price of Rs. 3,899 when purchased via MyJio Stores, Reliance Digital Stores, and Reliance Digital website. The phone has a single rear camera and a VGA selfie shooter.

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USB Type-C 2.1 to Upgrade Power Delivery From 100W to 240W

USB Type-C version 2.1 is in the works, with support for up to 240W power delivery. Specifications of the USB Type-C 2.1 have been released by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

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Infinix Hot 10S Goes on First Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 10S goes on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available to purchase via Flipkart today starting 12 pm (noon). The smartphone is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant and Rs. 10,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage variant. The company announced that it is offering Rs. 500 discount during the sale today. Additionally, Flipkart ha...

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Twitch Adds 'Transgender' Tag as Big Tech Vies to Be Inclusive

Twitch said that players will be able to add a transgender label to their videos — a move the company said would aid inclusion among its 30 million daily gamers.

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Chrome 91 Rolling Out With Frozen Tab Groups, Enhanced PWAs, Redesigned UI, More

Chrome 91 is rolling out for mobile and desktop browsers. Chrome for Android will get Frozen tab groups, automatically starting PWAs, refreshed UI, updated table renders on webpages, and more. Chrome on Linux, macOS, and Windows is getting 32 bug fixes and improvements.

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Is Apple Getting Into Bitcoin? New Job Posting Looks for Cryptocurrency Experience: Report

A job listing shows that Apple wants to hire someone to lead its alternative payments program. It is looking for people with experience in finance and alternative payment methods like cryptocurrency.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to Hand Over Reins to Successor Andy Jassy on July 5

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that he will hand over operational control to his successor on July 5, leaving as the e-commerce giant flexes its muscles in television and cloud.

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OnePlus Nord 2 and Nord CE 5G Could Debut Soon in India as Company Teases Launch of ‘Something New’

OnePlus took to the India Twitter account to share a cryptic tweet with the words ‘you figure it out’. It seems like the company has used sign language and the image attached to the tweet decodes to, ‘Something new is coming’. If our interpretation is correct, the company is gearing up to launch new products in June.

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The Tomorrow War Trailer Pulls Chris Pratt Into the Future to Fight Aliens

The Tomorrow War trailer is filled with action but also very dour. Chris Pratt-led sci-fi action movie that cost Amazon $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,486 crores) is out July 2 on Prime Video worldwide.

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OnePlus TV U1S Series, External TV Camera Tipped to Launch in India Soon

OnePlus TV U1S series is launching in India soon, according to tipster Ishan Agarwal. The company is also said to launch an external TV camera in the country.

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PayPal to Allow Users to Withdraw Cryptocurrency to Third Party Wallets

PayPal said it plans to allow users to withdraw cryptocurrency to third party wallets. The San Jose, California-based company, that opened its platform to digital currencies last October, at present does not let users move cryptocurrency holdings off its platform.

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Facebook to Take Action Against Users Repeatedly Sharing Misinformation

Facebook said it would take "stronger" action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on the platform.

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WhatsApp Says Government Exceeded Powers With Encryption-Breaking Rule

India's government exceeded its legal powers by enacting rules that companies such as WhatsApp say will force them to break end-to-end message encryption, the messaging app owned by Facebook argued in a court filing.

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Digital Rules: IT Ministry Asks Social Media Platforms for Compliance Status, Contact Details of Officers

The government asked large social media platforms to immediately report their status of compliance with the new digital rules. In a note to “significant social media intermediaries,” the IT Ministry said the additional due diligence required from such large digital platforms has come into effect.

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Friends: The Reunion Date, Time, How to Watch, Trailer, and More

Friends: The Reunion releases Thursday, May 27 worldwide. You can watch it online on Zee5 in India, HBO Max in USA, NOW TV / Sky One in UK, Binge in Australia, Crave in Canada, and HBO Go in Southeast Asia.

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PS5 India Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 on Flipkart, Amazon, Croma, More

PS5 is back in stock on Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales. Here's how to pre-order PlayStation 5 restocks in India.

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OnePlus Nord 2 Accidentally Confirmed by Company, Could Launch in India in June: Report

OnePlus Nord 2 moniker may have been accidentally confirmed by OnePlus. The phone could launch in India in June, either on June 10 or June 25.

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Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud's Photo With Son Right Before Taking Company Public Wins Hearts

Vimeo has gone public and its Indian-American CEO Anjali Sud is being credited for much of the company's success. Sud shared a picture with her son right before ringing the bell to officially take Vimeo public via Nasdaq. Her Twitter timeline is now flooded with reactions that give a glimpse into how she has become an inspirational woman leader for so many.

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Arm Unveils Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, Cortex-A510 CPUs, New Mali GPUs for Future Smartphones, Laptops

Arm has unveiled the Cortex-X2, its flagship offering that is meant for not just high-end smartphones but also laptops. The company has also brought its Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 CPUs under the v9 architecture, as well as introduced a new Mali GPU family that consists of Mali-G710, Mali-G610, Mali-G510, and Mali-G310.

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Colonial Pipeline Hack: US to Boost Cyber Protections for Supply Companies following ransomware attack

The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack, with announcements of actions planned in coming days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

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Xiaomi Says US Has Formally Lifted Securities Ban, Removed Designation as Communist Chinese Military Company

Xiaomi said a US court has removed the company's designation as a Communist Chinese Military Company (CCMC) and lifted all restrictions on US persons buying or holding its stock.

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Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro, Pad Pro 2021, Pad Plus, and Pad Tablets With Snapdragon SoCs Launched

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo Pad Pro 2021, Lenovo Pad Plus, Lenovo Pad, and Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro tablets in China. All of the tablets are up for pre-order and will go on sale on May 31. The Lenovo Pad Pro 2021 is the most expensive among the lot and comes with a 90Hz OLED display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Price Leaked via Online Listing, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G could be priced at EUR 185 (roughly Rs. 16,500) without VAT. Adding VAT could take the price to EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,800). The phone is believed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and come with a 5,000mAh battery.

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ISRO History at a Glimpse: From Carrying Rocket Parts on Bicycle to Aiming for Mars Within 6 Decades

From carrying parts of the first rocket on a bicycle to finding water on the Moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come a long way since its inception and has been pioneering space missions with untiring zeal.

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Amazon Accused of Unfair Pricing Strategies in New US Suit

Amazon faces a new lawsuit that alleges the online retailer broke antitrust law by requiring that third-party sellers not offer better deals for their products elsewhere.

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Oracle Launches Arm-Based Cloud Computing Service Using Ampere Chips

Oracle launched a cloud computing service powered by data centre chips from Ampere Computing based on technology from Arm, the second major cloud company to offer an Arm-based service after Amazon Web Services.

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Google Assures Compliance With India’s New Digital Rules, Says Will Keep Policies as Transparent as Possible

Google assured compliance with new IT rules and said that that it will continue to build on its existing approaches and keep the policies as transparent as possible.

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Game of Thrones Spin-Off 10,000 Ships Taps Amanda Segel as Writer: Report

Game of Thrones spin-off 10,000 Ships has reportedly tapped Amanda Segel as creator and head writer. 10,000 Ships is the story of Dorne’s legendary Princess Nymeria, set a thousand years prior to Game of Thrones.

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Domino’s India Data Breach: Company Claims No Financial Details Compromised, Customers Have Been Informed

Domino’s India brand owner Jubilant Foodworks has informed its customers about the data breach incident that happened on March 24. The information provided by the company comes just days after hackers created a search engine on the dark Web to let anyone look at the customer details of Domino’s India by using their phone numbers or email addresses.

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Aarogya Setu Will Now Show Blue Ticks, Blue Shield for Vaccinated Individuals

Aarogya Setu will now show Blue Ticks and Blue Shield for users who have both shots administered. The contact tracing app will show the new feature on its home screen under the Your Status tab. Users, after having both doses administered, can download their vaccination certificates from Aarogya Setu or CoWIN app.

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PS5 India Restock: PlayStation 5 Pre-Orders Start at 12 Noon on May 27 via Vijay Sales, Croma, More

PlayStation 5 will be up for pre-orders from May 27 at 12pm (noon) via Vijay Sales, Croma, Prepaid Gamer Card, and Sony Center official website (ShopatSC). It costs Rs. 49,990 and only the standard edition of the console will go up for pre-orders.

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PlayStation Days of Play Sale: FIFA 21, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and More

FIFA 21, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima, FFXIV Online, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, CoD Black Ops Cold War — the best PS4 and PS4 deals in PlayStation’s Days of Play sale.

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Tesla Doubles Down on Camera-Based Pure Vision Autopilot Amid Growing Scrutiny

Tesla said it will drop a radar sensor in favour of a camera-focused Autopilot system for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in North America starting this month.

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Tesla Sets Up China Site to Store Car Data Locally Amid Scrutiny Over Security Concerns

Tesla said it had established a site in China to store car data locally, as automakers come under growing scrutiny over how they handle information collected by vehicle cameras and sensors.

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Google, Facebook Fined in Russia for Failing to Delete Banned Content

A Russian court said it has fined US technology giants Google and Facebook over a failure to delete content that Moscow deems illegal, the latest development in an escalating standoff between Russia and Big Tech.

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Okinawa Scooters on Its Plans of Producing 10 Lakh Electric Scooters Annually in India

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to Okinawa Scooters co-founder Jeetender Sharma to know of the company’s history, growth, and future plans. We also talk to experts to understand what this startu...

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Lunar Eclipse 2021: Blood Moon and Total Eclipse Year Will Appear Today

Blood Moon 2021, which is commonly known as total lunar eclipse or purna chandra grahan, is appearing today. It will be the first and the last total lunar eclipse of the year.

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WhatsApp Said to Sue India Government, Claims New Media Rules Mean End to Privacy

WhatsApp has filed a legal complaint in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force that experts say would compel the Facebook unit to break privacy protections, as per sources.

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5 Reasons to Buy the Samsung Crystal 4K Series Now

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Instagram Insights Tool Introduced for Reels, Live to Offer Creators Details on Important Metrics

Instagram has introduced the Insights tool for its Reels and Live feature. The social media platform said that this will help businesses and creators to grow their accounts. Instagram is also working on expanding the Insights tool to its desktop website. In January, it introduced a Professional Dashboard that shows key information in one place.

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Best Smart Speakers You Can Buy in India

A good smart speaker can play music, help you with tasks, answer queries, and much more. Here are our top picks for the best smart speakers you can buy in India right now.

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Regulation of Face Recognition Software Use Could Be Coming Soon, in the US

A week after Amazon banned the sale of its face recognition technology to police indefinitely, regulation could be coming to determine how such technology can be used. This is in part because the potential for bias in the technology. In 2018, a study on facial recognition technologies found that the software identified lighter-skinned people accurately than those who ...

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 With 11th-Gen Intel Core, AMD Ryzen Processor Options Launched in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 with 11th-generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processor options has been launched in India.

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Ethereum Closes in on Long-Sought Fix to Cut Energy Use Over 99 Percent

Ethereum and better-known-rival Bitcoin both operate using a proof-of-work system that requires a global network of computers running around the clock. Users and developers of the world’s most-used blockchain have been wrangling with its carbon-footprint problem for as long as it’s been around. Now, they say, several recent breakthroughs will finally enable them t...

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global Variant) Offers Better Camera Performance Than iPhone SE (2020): DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro (global variant) has surpassed the iPhone SE (2020) in camera performance. DxOMark, which puts phones through a slew of camera tests giving an overall rating to the camera performance, as well as to individual aspects of the cameras, has ranked the Redmi Note 10 Pro higher than iPhone SE (2020).

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Huawei HarmonyOS Launch Date Set for June 2 Amid US Sanctions

Huawei said it will launch its new HarmonyOS for smartphones on June 2, its biggest move yet aimed at recovering from the damage done by US sanctions to its mobile phone business.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G With Snapdragon 750G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G is priced in Germany at EUR 649 (roughly Rs. 57,800) for the 4GB + 64GB storage option. It is up for grabs on the Samsung online site and comes in Mystic Black and Mystic Silver colour options.

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Facebook, Twitter May Face Criminal Action in India as Deadline to Comply to Intermediary Rules Ends Today

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube may face criminal action in India as they are yet to comply with the special provisions under the new Intermediary Rules that were passed in February.

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Motorola One Action Getting Stable Android 11 Update

Motorola One Action is receiving a stable Android 11 update in Brazil. However, not much is known about the update as of now. It is expected that a broader rollout shall be conducted shortly.

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Rick and Morty Season 5 Trailer Teases More Wacky Adventures, All 10 Episode Titles Revealed

Rick and Morty season 5 trailer trades on Scarface, Voltron, superheroes, and Breaking Bad? Rick and Morty season 5 release date is June 20 on Adult Swim. No word from Netflix yet.

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Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Urges Shift to Software to Counter US Sanctions

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has called on the company's staff to "dare to lead the world" in software as the company seeks growth beyond the hardware operations that US sanctions have crippled.

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Google's Starline Shows Promise and Perils of 3D Chats: An In-Depth Look

Google's Project Starline 3D videoconferencing system, unveiled last week, is well-timed for a post-pandemic world but still has a long way to go in seamlessly marrying the in-person and the virtual, three people who have used the system say.

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UK Space Agency, Rolls Royce Tie Up To Test Nuclear Technology To Power Spacecraft

Using nuclear powered engines, astronauts could make the trip to Mars in half the time, and also reduce radiation exposure. Rolls Royce has previously provided the nuclear propulsion technology for the Royal Navy's submarines.

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Charlie Bit My Finger Sells As NFT for $760,999, Winner to Re-Enact Video With Lead Characters

Charlie Bit My Finger has been auctioned as an NFT, and now will be permanently deleted from YouTube. The NFT sold for over $760,000, or more than Rs. 5 crore.

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OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition With Johnny Silverhand Charging Stand Launched

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has been launched in China. It is the third version of the smartwatch available in the country after the standard and the Cobalt Limited Edition.

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Apple-Epic Trial: Judge Probes Implications of Upending App Store During Closing Arguments

Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held unconventional closing arguments in the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple, peppering both sides' attorneys for three hours about how far she could — and should — go to change Apple's App Store business.

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WWDC 2021 Begins June 7: How to Watch Live, What to Expect

WWDC 2021 will begin on June 7 and will be held entirely online. The keynote will begin at 10am PDT (10.30pm IST) on June 7 wherein Apple will reveal next-gen software for Apple products and speculatively a new MacBook Pro as well. The entire event will be live streamed on Apple.com, YouTube, and the Apple TV app for Apple TV users.

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Bitcoin Not for Us, No Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Desk: HSBC CEO Noel Quinn

HSBC has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk or offer the digital coins as an investment to customers, because they are too volatile and lack transparency, CEO Noel Quinn said.

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Money Heist Season 5 Premieres September 3, to Wrap Up December 3

Money Heist season 5 release date has been announced. The five-episode Volume 1 drops September 3, with another five-episode Volume 2 set for December 3. Netflix has split fifth and final Money Heist season into two halves.

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Cryptocurrency Prices Bounce Back From Sell-Off, Bitcoin Still Down 30 Percent in May

Bitcoin jumped more than 10 percent during a surge in cryptocurrencies Monday, regaining some ground lost during a weekend sell-off that was sparked by renewed signs of a Chinese crackdown on the emerging sector.

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Twitter India Office Gets a Police Visit to Serve Notice About 'Manipulated Media' Inquiry

Delhi police said they visited a Twitter office to serve notice to its country managing director about an investigation into the social media giant's tagging of a post by a ruling party spokesman as "manipulated media."

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WhatsApp Tells Indian Government User Privacy Is 'Highest Priority'

WhatsApp said that it had told the Indian government that the privacy of users was its highest priority after the country's technology ministry raised questions about the instant messaging app's new privacy policy.

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Clubhouse Android App Crosses 1 Million Downloads on Google Play Store

Clubhouse Android app has over a million downloads on the Google Play store in less than a week since it launched. The Android app was launched over a year later than its iOS counterpart. The move came after the iOS app started seeing a downfall in the number of apps downloads from Apple’s App Store.

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Realme X7 Max 5G India Launch Set for May 31, Company Teases Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G will launch in India on May 31 at 12:30pm as shared by company CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter. The phone could be a rebranded Realme GT Neo that launched in China in March.

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US Researchers Say They’ve Figured Out How To Create Real-Life Images That Move In The Air

Researchers in the US have made Star Wars style holograms, they say. The researchers used laser beams to trap and illuminate a tiny particle in the air and moved the beam, dragging the tiny particle with it, to draw an image in the air.

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Fast & Furious 9 Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks a Month Ahead of India Release

Fast & Furious 9 has leaked onto torrent sites and other networks that enable piracy. The quality of all the illegal Fast & Furious 9 rips is downright terrible. Fast & Furious 9 release date in India is June 25.

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WhatsApp Extends Deadline for Accepting Updated Privacy Policy Till June 19 in Some Regions: Report

WhatsApp seems to have extended its privacy policy acceptance date till June 19, 2021 in Germany, Argentina, and other regions. The Facebook-owned messaging service had given May 15 as the ultimatum for accepting the updated privacy policy but did not take any action for people who did not accept the terms.

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Asus ZenFone 8 Series India Launch Confirmed, May Be Called Asus 8Z

Asus ZenFine 8 series India launch has been confirmed by the company. A landing page has gone live with renders of two new phones on the Asus India company site, but it doesn’t reveal the monikers they will have in India. An exact launch date is not mentioned but the ‘Notify Me’ button has gone live.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems

Ford CEO Jim Farley has become the first high-profile auto executive to call for regulation of fully or partially automated vehicles in order to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems.

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Realme Smart TV 4K With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to Launch in India on May 31

Realme is launching its latest televisions in India on May 31 alongside the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone. The Realme Smart TV 4K is coming in two sizes — 50 inches and 43 inches — and will support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

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New Loki Teaser Has Glorious Purpose and Hints of a New Superpower

New Loki teaser trailer has more of Miss Minutes, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) burdened with glorious purpose, Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson) calling Loki arrogant, and a time variant with a new green superpower.

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Have Those Behind Defi100 Crypto Project Scammed Investment $32 Million?

A message turned up on the Defi100 website saying that the creators have taken the investors money and absconded — but this has now been denied by the project creators. However, several users are still expressing doubt, and the value of the project's native token has dropped rapidly.

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Realme Phones With Snapdragon 778G and 870 SoCs Tipped to Launch on June 18

A new leak suggests Realme is gearing up to launch two new phones in China. While the leak mentions the processors expected on the rumoured phones — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC — the tipster hasn’t revealed the names of the phones. A recent teaser from Realme suggested that the phone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC is c...

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PUBG Mobile's Erangel Map Teased in Battlegrounds Mobile India, But As 'Erangle'

Battlegrounds Mobile India has teased another map that will be present in the game – Erangle. This was one of the most popular and oldest maps in PUBG Mobile but was spelt in a different manner.

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Army of the Dead 2 ‘Insane’ Idea Ready to Go, Zack Snyder Says

For Army of the Dead 2, Zack Snyder has an “insane” idea that is “too crazy”. Snyder would direct the sequel “in a second” if Netflix said yes. Snyder has also pitched to Netflix another “big, giant, crazy movie” whose script he had been working on for five years.

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Conti Ransomware Gang Hit 16 US Health and Emergency Networks, FBI Says

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that the same group of online extortionists blamed for striking the Irish health system last week have also hit at least 16 US medical and first response networks in the past year.

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Apple-Epic Trial: App Store Profits Look 'Disproportionate,' US Judge Tells CEO Tim Cook

A federal judge grilled Apple CEO Tim Cook over whether the iPhone maker's App Store profits from developers such as Fortnite maker Epic Games are justified and whether Apple faces any real competitive pressure to change its ways.

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NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures Image Of Galaxy Cluster 3.5 Billion Light-Years Away

NASA shared a new image taken by the Hubble Telescope showing a galaxy cluster 3.5-billion light years away. The ACO S 295 cluster is surrounded by other galaxies and stars in the Horologium constellation.

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Cryptocurrency Miners Halt China Business After Beijing Cracks Down, Bitcoin Price Dives

Cryptocurrency mining operators, including Huobi Mall and BTC.TOP, are suspending their China operations after Beijing stepped up its efforts to crack down on Bitcoin mining and trading, sending the digital currency tumbling.

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OnePlus TV 40Y1 Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

OnePlus TV 40Y1 will launch in India today, May 24, at 12pm (noon) as the third smart TV in the OnePlus TV Y series. Currently, there are two models in the series — OnePlus TV 32Y1 and OnePlus TV 43Y1.

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Redmi Watch Goes on Sale in India for First Time Today: Price, Specifications

Redmi Watch is priced at Rs. 3,999 and is offered in three watch case colour options — Black, Blue, and Ivory. There are four strap colours as well — Black, Blue, Ivory, and Olive. The wearable will go on sale at 12pm (noon).

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Zhurong: China Mars Rover Touches Ground on Red Planet

China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet, China's space administration said.

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Security Researcher Found Loophole by Which to Send SMSes From Government IDs

Security researcher Sai Krishna Kothapalli found a loophole in the government’s SMS publishing platform that could allow anyone to send a message while posing as an official government account. This particular loophole has been fixed now.

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Elon Musk Says He Supports Cryptocurrency in Battle With Fiat Money

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that in a battle between fiat and cryptocurrencies, his support is with crypto. "The true battle is between fiat & crypto. On balance, I support the latter," he said.

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Lunar Eclipse 2021: Blood Moon and Total Eclipse Year Will Appear on May 26

Blood Moon 2021, which is commonly known as total lunar eclipse or purna chandra grahan, will appear on May 26. It will be the first and the last total lunar eclipse of the year.

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EPF: How to Withdraw Money From Your Account Online

In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide for EPF withdrawal online. You can follow the steps to withdraw money from your EPF account online.

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Friends: The Reunion Sets Zee5 Release in India

Friends: The Reunion will stream on Zee5 in India. But there's no word on a release date and time as yet.

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Google Photos Unlimited Free Storage Benefit Ends June 1: Next Steps for Android, iPhone Users

Google Photos unlimited storage benefit is ending on June 1. And users will soon start getting notifications once their storage begins to near 15GB. They can opt to clear up their storage or buy additional storage. It’s important to note that High quality and Express quality photos and videos backed up before June 1 won’t count toward your Google Account storage.

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Truecaller: How to Change Name, Delete Account, Remove Tags, and Create Business Account

Truecaller app allows users to find out who is calling or messaging them. This is ideal when you don’t have the number saved in your contacts as you can know before picking up the call if you should answer or reject.

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How to Play Grand Theft Auto 5 on Android Devices With Steam Link or Xbox Games Pass

Grand Theft Auto V was launched in 2013 and is still among the most played games, thanks to its ever growing online mode called GTA Online. The game first launched on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, then made its way to PC.

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Spotify Premium Users Can Now Download Music for Offline Listening on Apple Watch

Spotify is rolling out the ability to download songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts on Apple Watch for offline playback. The new experience requires users to have a Spotify Premium subscription.

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Netflix Could Enter Gaming Industry Soon, Said to Be Looking for Executive to Lead Expansion

Netflix is said to be looking for an executive to lead its expansion into the video gaming industry. Part of the details were reported by The Information on Friday citing a source familiar with the matter.

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Government Asks Twitter to Remove ‘Manipulated Media’ Tag From Tweets Related to COVID-19 Toolkit

Centre has asked Twitter to remove ‘manipulated media’ tag from tweets related to the veracity of a COVID-19 toolkit including those from BJP leaders. The government said Twitter’s “unilateral” action dilutes its credibility.

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PUBG India Avatar Battlegrounds Mobile Should Be Banned, MLA Says in Letter to PM Modi

PUBG Mobile’s Indian avatar Battlegrounds Mobile India is aimed to deceive the government and citizens and should be banned in the country, Arunachal Pradesh MLA Ninong Ering demanded in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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US, Japan, EU Space Agencies Will Host Hackathon to Study COVID-19 Impact on Environment

Space agencies of the US, EU, and Japan are organising a hackathon aimed at studying the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the environment.

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GTA 5 Player UnNameD Beats Game Without Taking Any Damage in Record 9 Hours

GTA 5 player UnNameD claims to have become the first person to beat the game without taking any damage in record nine hours.

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Microsoft Office for Android Finally Gets Dark Mode

Microsoft Office Android app is finally getting the ability to switch to a dark theme. The built-in Dark Mode now debuting on Android was introduced a long time ago on the Microsoft Office iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Microsoft's Office app for combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single application.

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Pope Francis to Get a Pure Electric ‘Popemobile’ from US Automaker Fisker

Pope Francis will soon get an all-electric car featuring a solar panel roof and interiors made out of recycled ocean plastic from US automaker and Tesla competitor Fisker.

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Travelling Through a Wormhole in Space May Be Possible, New Research Suggests

The research on travelling through wormholes in space is a progress on previous studies on wormholes — speculative tunnels that could create shortcuts for journeys across the universe

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Oppo Reno 5A With IP68 Build, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Specifications

Oppo Reno 5A has been launched with an IP68-certified build and quad rear cameras. The Oppo phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

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Zomato, Swiggy Kick Off COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for Their Delivery Partners

Zomato and Swiggy have started a COVID-19 vaccination drive to start vaccinating their delivery workers in India. While Swiggy has begun vaccination in Bengaluru, Zomato started vaccinating its delivery fleet in NCR last week and is expanding to Bengaluru and Mumbai.

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People Adapt to Extra Robotic Thumb in Days in Fascinating Body Augmentation Study

A new research has shown that the human brain can adapt to body augmentation much faster than expected. The study conducted by University College London (UCL) and the University of Oxford researchers attached an artificial robotic thumb to the hands of the participants who were able to perform functions with it in a matter of days.

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Spaceship Network for Intercontinental Travel? Yes, Japan Plans to Have One Ready by 2040

The Japanese government plans to develop an intercontinental passenger spaceship network that will enable people to fly to the major cities of the world in two hours or even lesser.

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Snap to Buy Augmented Reality Company WaveOptics for Over $500 Million

Snapchat parent company Snap announced on Friday that it will acquire WaveOptics, a British augmented reality (AR) technology company, for over $500 million (roughly Rs. 3,645 crores).

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Social Media Firms Asked by Government to Remove Reference to 'Indian Variant' of Coronavirus

The IT ministry in a letter issued on Friday has asked all social media companies to remove down any content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 11 that the coronavirus variant B.1.617, first identified in India last year, was being classified as a variant of global concern.

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Global Chip Shortage: Nissan, Suzuki Said to Halt Production in June

A global chip shortage is forcing automakers including Nissan, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi to temporarily halt production at some of its plants in June.

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WhatsApp Says Still Discussing Data Collection Update in Turkey

WhatsApp said on Friday that it was still discussing the rollout of its updated privacy policy in Turkey, despite a statement from Turkey's Competition Board saying the update would not be issued.

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Bitcoin Price Falls Further As China Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Mining, Trading

Bitcoin price fell further on Friday after China doubled down on its efforts to crack down on cryptocurrency mining and trading. China's Financial Stability and Development Committee singled out Bitcoin as the asset it needs to regulate more.

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Apple, Epic Trial: App Store Would Be 'Toxic' Mess Without Control, Says CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that App Store would become a "toxic" mess if the iPhone maker were forced to allow third-party apps without reviewing. He was the last scheduled witness in the case brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games in the US.

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Air India Says Personal Data of 4.5 Million Flyers Like Passport, Credit Card Numbers Leaked in Cyberattack

Air India has issued a statement to inform of a massive cyberattack that has compromised the data of 4.5 million passengers registered between August 11, 2011, and February 3, 2021. The attack targeted Air India’s service system provider SITA and leaked personal details of flyers including passport, ticket and credit card numbers.

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NoiseFit Active Smartwatch With SpO2 Monitoring, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in India

NoiseFit Active smartwatch is priced in India at Rs. 3,499. The smartwatch is available via Flipkart and Noise website. NoiseFit Active comes in multiple colour options including Robust Black, Power Blue, Sporty Red, and Zesty Grey.

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OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition to Launch in China on May 24, Company Teases

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will launch on May 24 in China. OnePlus launched its first smartwatch, OnePlus Watch, in India alongside the OnePlus 9 series back in March but did not release the Cobalt Limited Edition here.

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Airtel CEO Warns Customers Against Cyber Frauds Taking Place in India Amid Coronavirus Spread

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has emailed a letter to its customers to warn them about the increase in cyber frauds in India due to massive growth of online transactions amid the spread of coronavirus cases.

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Friends: The Reunion Coming to HBO Go in Asia, Binge in Australia on May 27

Friends: The Reunion is coming to Asia. In Australia, Foxtel’s Binge streams it May 27 at 5:02pm AEST. HBO Go will release it May 27 at 3:01pm SGT in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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OnePlus Extends Warranty on All Products in India Till June 30 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

OnePlus has announced that it will extend the warranty on all its products till June 30, 2021. Only those products will be eligible whose warranty expires between April 1 and June 29, 2021. OnePlus has also mentioned that there will be a delay in delivering product orders due to the restrictions.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6 New Renders, Specifications Leak Online; Pro Model May Include Periscope Lens

New CAD-based renders of the Google Pixel 6 series leaked are identical to the ones FrontPageTech had shared earlier. They show the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 from all angles. Specifications of the two handsets have also leaked with the Pixel 6 seen to have a dual camera setup at the back, whereas the Pro model is expected to integrate three rear cameras.

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iPhone 12 Series Dominates Q1 2021 in Terms of Revenue, Volume: Counterpoint

iPhone 12 series captured one-third of market share in the first quarter of 2021 in terms of revenue. The iPhone 12 series was also the best-selling in terms of volume in Q1 2021. iPhone 11 followed the iPhone 12 series both in terms of revenue and volume.

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Tinder Will Now Prompt Users to Think Twice Before Sending Offensive Messages

Tinder’s latest safety feature “Are You Sure?” aims to reduce harassment on the online dating platform. The app’s harm reduction tool uses AI to detect hurtful language. Tinder had earlier introduced “Does This Bother You?” feature to provide support to users when offensive language was detected in received messages.

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Loki Actor Tom Hiddleston (Marvellously) Recaps Loki’s Journey in 30, Uh 40, Seconds

With Loki releasing June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, Tom Hiddleston is here to recap Loki’s journey, from Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Said to Be in the Works as Rebranded Galaxy F52 5G

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is said to be in the works as a new model in the company’s Galaxy M series. The smartphone is reported to come as a rebadged Galaxy F52 5G that was launched earlier this week.

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NASA Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Prepares for Sixth Flight Next Week: What's Different This Time

NASA has announced that plans for its Ingenuity Mars helicopter to make its sixth flight on the Red Planet next week are underway. This comes two weeks after the helicopter made its fifth flight on May 7. Check out what's different this time.

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Opera GX Mobile Beta Launched as ‘World’s First Mobile Browser for Games’ for Android, iOS

Opera GX Mobile has launched for Android and iOS in beta. It builds on the company’s rapidly growing Opera GX and brings a host of features such as GX Corner, Fast Action Button (FAB), vibration and haptic feedback, Flow, and more.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pick-Up Truck With 480 Kilometres Range Unveiled, Deliveries in 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning EV has been unveiled as the third EV by the Detroit, USA-based carmaker. It will be offered in three variants - XLT, Lariat, and Platinum. Ford says the base model of its EV pick-up truck will have up to 230 miles (370 kilometres) of range, while the extended range version with an extra battery pack will go up to 300 miles (480 kilometres). Ford s...

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HP Victus Gaming Laptop Range Unveiled to Rival Dell’s G-Series; HP Omen 16, HP Omen 17 Refreshed

HP Victus 16 is priced aggressively starting at $799 (roughly Rs. 58,200). It is expected to be available sometime next month via HP.com and other retailers. Additionally, HP introduces a new Victus range for gaming PC lovers, enabling them to get good hardware at slightly lesser price than the Pavilion and Omen range

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Knives Out 2 Casts Kate Hudson Opposite Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista: Report

Knives Out 2 has reportedly cast Kate Hudson who will star alongside Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, and Leslie Odom Jr.

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Clubhouse Android App Now Available for Download in India and Across the Globe

Clubhouse is now available for download on Android devices in India and other countries across the globe. The invite-only social audio app was exclusive to Apple’s iOS until earlier this month when an Android version started testing initially in the US.

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Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2021 Brings Discounts, $10 Coupons on Games; Get NBA 2K21 for Free

Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2021 is live with discounts and coupons, allowing you to save on a selection of games. NBA 2K21 is available for free till May 27 and there will be a new mystery free game a week after.

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US Air Force Plans to Harvest Solar Energy in Space, Send It to Earth

US Air Force (USAF) is trying to make space-based solar power a reality. The USAF aims to achieve something that it believes will go a long way in addressing the energy demand of its military personnel deployed at remote bases in the short term. However, it would ultimately be made available for civilian use.

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Tencent Rides Soaring Online Gaming Revenue to Post 65-Percent Rise in Q1 Profit

Tencent reported a forecast-beating 65 percent rise in quarterly profit, while management reiterated the company's focus on compliance as China steps up scrutiny on tech giants.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Officially Teased by Xiaomi, Expected to Launch Soon

Xiaomi, via its global Twitter account, teased the arrival of the Redmi Note 8 (2021). The company announced that it has sold 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8 launched in 2019. Alongside, Xiaomi confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) will be launched soon.

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Google Store to Open in New York City This Summer, Its First Physical Outlet

Google said it would open its first physical store in New York City this summer, mirroring a retail approach that has helped Apple rake in billions of dollars in the last two decades.

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Snap to Introduce New Version of Spectacles Augmented Reality Glasses to Aid Artists and Developers

Snap, owner of photo messaging app Snapchat, is developing new augmented reality (AR) glasses. The first to feature AR, Spectacles is a part of a push to create ways for users to interact with their environment.

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Army of the Dead Review: Zack Snyder’s Netflix Zombie Heist Movie Needs a Bullet to the Brain

Army of the Dead review: Zack Snyder’s Netflix zombie movie is drab, dull and devoid of any fun. Army of the Dead releases Friday at 12:30pm IST. You can download the full movie on Netflix. Dave Bautista leads Army of the Dead cast.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Poco M3 Pro 5G has been launched globally. The phone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and has a 90Hz screen refresh rate. It comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Facebook, Google, Other Big Tech Firms Must Pledge to Do More to Curb False Information Through Ads: EU

Facebook, Google, and other tech giants will have to pledge to do more to curb the monetisation of false information through advertisement placements, according to a European Commission document.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition With Phantom Black Back Panel, Gold Accents Launched

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition has been launched in Japan, continuing Samsung’s collaboration with the International Olympic Committee. The phone is essentially a new colourway for Samsung Galaxy S21 that brings a Phantom blue back panel with Gold accents.

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Huawei MateBook 16 Laptop, Huawei Smart Screen SE TV Models Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei MateBook 16 and Huawei Smart Screen SE TV set have been launched. Huawei Smart Screen SE is priced in China at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 37,400) for the 55-inch model and CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 48,800) for the 65-inch model. The new Huawei MateBook 16 is priced starting at CNY 6,299 (roughly Rs.71,500).

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TikTok-Owner ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming to Step Down as CEO, HR Chief Liang Rubo to Take Over

 Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, told employees of the Chinese technology giant in a memo that he will step down as chief executive and be succeeded by human resource chief Liang Rubo, the company disclosed on Thursday.

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Samsung Galaxy F52 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 750G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The smartphone also carries a 120Hz display and features quad rear cameras.

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Loki Trailer Introduces Miss Minutes, the Time Variance Authority Mascot

New Loki trailer gives us Miss Minutes, the Time Variance Authority mascot. Tom Hiddleston-led Marvel TV series out June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

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NASA Releases Stunning Image Of Huge Glacier Melting Away Taken From International Space Station

NASA released a stunning photograph captioned Tip of the Iceberg. Captured by a French astronaut, the image shows the Upsala Glacier suffering a significant retreat as a large chunk of it break away

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Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack: CEO Joseph Blount Says Paid $4.4 Million in Ransom to Hackers

Colonial Pipeline paid $4.4 million (roughly Rs. 32.19 crores) in ransom to hackers after a cyberattack because it was "the right thing to do for the country," the US company's head said, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Tipped to Launch on June 18, Krafton's PUBG Mobile Remake: Report

PUBG Mobile’s India variant — Battlegrounds Mobile India — could release on June 18. A report states that as per industry sources, the game could launch on June 18 but the community believes it will be June 10.

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OnePlus 9R Getting OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 in India With Camera, Gallery, System Improvements

OnePlus 9R is receiving OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update in India. The update is bundled with May 2021 Android security patch and bring system wide improvements, along with improvements to the Notes app, OnePlus Games, Gallery, and Camera. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner.

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China Delays Tianzhou-2 Supply Mission to Newly Launched Space Station Over Technical Reasons

China postponed a supply mission aboard Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft to its new space station for unspecified technical reasons.

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Apple Announces AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, Eye-Tracking Features on iPad Among Other Accessibility Updates

Apple has announced a range of accessibility features that will be available on the iPhone, iPad, and the Apple Watch later this year. These new features include AssistiveTouch for the Apple Watch to let users navigate its interface using hand gestures. Apple has also announced SignTime sign language interpreter service that will be available to communicate with Apple...

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Europe Aviation Regulator EASA Sees First Flying Taxis in 2024 or 2025

Europe could see the first flying taxis enter service as early as 2024, the region's top aviation regulator said on Wednesday.

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Slams Apple, Says iPhone Maker Sold 'Overpriced Hardware' From The 'Middle Ages'

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram app that gained popularity recently after WhatsApp pushed a contentious policy update, has slammed Apple's relationship with China. He accused the Cupertino company of providing “complete control” to the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) over the data of its citizens who use iPhone handsets.

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Amazon Faces Five New Racial, Gender Bias Lawsuits From Women in Corporate or Warehouse Management Roles

Amazon was hit with five new lawsuits by women who worked in corporate or warehouse management roles, and accused the online retailer of gender bias, racial bias, or both.

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Friends: The Reunion Trailer Is Just the Dash of Nostalgia You’re Looking For

Friends: The Reunion trailer is here. HBO Max has unveiled a two-minute trailer for the hotly anticipated Friends reunion special episode. Friends: The Reunion release date is May 27 on HBO Max.

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Huawei FreeBuds 4 TWS Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation, 20-Hour Total Battery Life Launched

Huawei FreeBuds 4 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, a successor to the FreeBuds 3 from September 2019, have been launched in China. They are priced at CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 11,600) and will go on sale in the country starting June 1.

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Zoom Events Virtual Platform for Hosting Large-Scale Conferences Announced, Will Replace OnZoom

Zoom Events has been announced that will provide businesses with the ability to create a “hub” where all of their multi-day events will be listed with corresponding information about each experience. It will offer event hosts the ability to create multi-session events such as conferences where attendees can network with one another in a virtual lobby while waiting...

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Twitter Finds Its AI Tool Tends to Crop Out Black People, Men From Photos

Twitter’s image-cropping algorithm has a problematic bias toward excluding Black people and men, the company said in new research, adding that "how to crop an image is a decision best made by people."

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China Mars Rover Zhurong Beams Back First Photos From the Red Planet

Solar panels against an alien landscape, ramps and rods pointing at the Martian horizon — China's first probe on the Red Planet has beamed back its first "selfies" after its history-making landing last week.

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Bitcoin Tumble Slows as Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Hasn’t Sold Off Its Cryptocurrency Holdings

Bitcoin's value plunged on Wednesday after China signalled a new crackdown on the cryptocurrency, but its losses were cushioned after Tesla head Elon Musk spoke up on Twitter.

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Cryptocurrency Transactions Banned by China in Financial, Payment Institutions

China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions and warned investors against speculative crypto trading.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Android 12 Beta Links Pulled After Reports of Bricking: How to Fix

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 users report of bricking issues after updating to Android 12 beta. Affected users can opt for an EDL restore, meaning restoring your phone with a factory image using a Qualcomm chipset-level flash. Furthermore, users should make sure to unlock their phone's bootloader before installing the beta.

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FakeBuster: IIT Ropar, Australian Researchers Develop Software to Identify Imposters During Virtual Calls

Not only does FakeBuster expose imposters but also detects faces manipulated on social media to defame or crack a joke at someone. The FakeBuster could be seen as the way forward, especially in current times when most of the work and official meetings happen online.

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Google I/O 2021: Google, Samsung Team Up for Smartwatch OS Combining Wear OS and Tizen

Google and Samsung have announced that they will together launch a smartwatch OS based on Google’s Wear OS and Samsung’s Tizen wearables platform.

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Windows 10X Officially Cancelled, Microsoft Says Its Features Will Come to Other Windows Editions

Windows 10X will not launch. Microsoft has confirmed that it will instead use its features in other Windows versions. The company shared the development in a blog post about Windows 10 21H1 features update.

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Google I/O 2021 Keynote Highlights: Android 12, Wear OS, Maps, Photos Updates; LaMDA, Project Starline Announced

Google I/O 2021 keynote was full of new announcements. These include the release of Android 12 and new Wear OS, as well as updates for Google Maps, Google Chrome, and Google Photos. Here’s our recap of the virtual event.

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Google I/O 2021: Chrome Integrates Duplex Technology to Detect and Fix Compromised Passwords

Google I/O 2021 keynote saw the introduction of new updates for the Chrome browser. Google is using Duplex on the Web for powering these new enhancements to Chrome’s password manager. This technology was introduced in 2019 for powering Google Assistant and making it able to complete tasks on the Web, like buying movie tickets. With this new technology integrated int...

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Google I/O 2021: Google Photos to Get Locked Folder, Enhanced Memories Function, New Cinematic Photos

Google Photos will get new functions through an update. These were announced at the Google I/O event on May 18. Users will get a password-protected locked folder, enhanced Memories functionality, and new features for the Cinematic photos. The new features will be available to customers through an update that will arrive soon.

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PUBG Mobile in Battlegrounds Mobile India Google Play Store URL: Mistake or Intentional?

Battlegrounds Mobile India’s Google Play store URL still mentions PUBG Mobile. It is unclear why this is the case but speculation suggests it’s for better SEO. The official reasoning behind this is unclear.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G to Launch Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Poco M3 Pro 5G will launch globally at 8pm GMT (5:30pm IST) today. The phone is teased to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Additionally, it will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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3D Footage Of NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Flying Above The Martian Surface Will Leave You Stunned

NASA showcased a video of the Ingenuity helicopter flying over the Mars landscape online. In the video, the helicopter takes off, hovers for a few seconds before zooming past our eyes to the right of the screen

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Wonder How People Exchanged Mails on the Move in 1984? Watch This Video to Find Out

The two-minute video was posted on Twitter by journalist Jon Erlichman. It shows a British man traveling on a train in Japan and his attempts to receive messages from his home over the telephone, using a large modem.

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GTA 5, GTA Online Out November 11 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X

GTA 5 and GTA Online now has a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X release date: November 11. PlayStation Plus members on PS4 can now start earning GTA$1,000,000 every month until launch. “Fun GTA 3 surprises” coming in honour of 20th anniversary.

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NewNew App Is a 'Human Stock Market' That Lets You Pay to Tell Other People What to Do

Would you sign up for an app that let you control people's actions? Its creators call it a human stock market. Is the NewNew app a bad idea?

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Bitcoin Slides Below $40,000, Ether Tumbles Amid China Restrictions and Elon Musk’s Tweets

Bitcoin's volatile week-long slide saw it tumble to below the $40,000 (roughly Rs. 29.2 lakhs) mark on Wednesday as news of further restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions in China added to earlier concerns sparked by Tesla boss Elon Musk's tweets.

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Vivo Y52 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y52 5G has been introduced in Europe along with Vivo Y72 5G. Vivo Y52 5G is an affordable 5G offering that comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Google I/O 2021: Google Maps to Highlight Busy Areas, Tailor Route Options to Avoid Hard-Braking

In a blog post, Google detailed how hard-braking — a situation where the driver is forced to decelerate suddenly — can lead to car crash or related mishaps. To avoid this, Google Maps will calculate multiple route options to your destination based on several factors, like how many lanes a road has and how direct a route is. It will then show the user the fastest r...

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Leslie Odom Jr. Joins Knives Out 2, Opposite Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, and Kathryn Hahn: Report

Knives Out 2 cast expands with Leslie Odom Jr., best known for Hamilton and One Night in Miami. Odom Jr. joins Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, and Kathryn Hahn.

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MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With In-House Processors Said to Be Prepared for Release by Apple

Apple is preparing to release several new Mac laptops and desktops with faster processors, new designs and improved connectivity to external devices, accelerating the company’s effort to replace Intel chips and leapfrog rival PC makers.

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Chip Shortage: Senate Democrat Proposes $52 Billion for US Production, R&D

US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled revised bipartisan legislation late Tuesday to approve $52 billion (roughly Rs. 3,79,740 crores) to significantly boost US semiconductor chip production and research over five years.

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Android 12 Public Beta Now Available: How to Install the Latest Software, What’s New

Android 12 public beta release is now available for download on a list of eligible smartphones. Google unveiled Android 12 at its virtual I/O 2021 keynote on Tuesday with a new user interface based on Material You language and enhanced privacy controls.

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Gamestop, AMC Short Sellers Sit on Nearly $1 Billion Loss, Analysis Shows

Investors are estimated to have lost $930 million (roughly Rs. 6,790 crores) on their short positions in meme stocks GameStop and AMC Entertainment over the last five trading days, data from financial analytics firm Ortex showed on Tuesday.

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Colonial Pipeline Resolves New Server Problem, Flow Unaffected

Colonial Pipeline, which operates the US oil conduit shut down for days by a cyberattack earlier this month, said it had resolved a temporary server disruption that did not affect the flow of petroleum products.

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Amazon Extends Ban on Police Use of Facial Recognition Software

Amazon said it is extending until further notice a moratorium it imposed last year on police use of its facial recognition software.

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Oppo Extends Warranty in India Till June 30 Amidst COVID-19 Lockdowns

Oppo has extended warranty for its devices in India, the company announced through a press release. Owing to the COVID-19 imposed lockdowns, manufacturers like Xiaomi, Poco, and Vivo have already extended warranties for their devices.

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Flipkart 'Electronics Sale' Live: Discounts on Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy F62, Other Smartphones

Flipkart has kicked off its ‘Electronics Sale’ to offer deals, discounts, and offers on smartphones including the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, iPhone 12, and others.

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Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, HomePod, and HomePod mini Can’t Play Lossless Audio via Apple Music: Report

Apple has reportedly confirmed that Lossless Audio on Apple Music won’t be supported on AirPods, AirPods Pro, or even AirPods Max. HomePod and HomePod mini won’t be able to take advantage of the new feature, either. However, the devices will support Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio feature that will come to Apple Music in June along with Lossless Audio support.

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iPhone User Posts Photo of 'Magnetic Sand' Stuck on It: Here's What Actually Happened

Is the sand in Tahoe City, California, US magnetic? Well, that's what an iPhone user thought recently. In a post on Reddit, user bopete1313 shared a photo of his iPhone's back covered in ferrous debris. Find out what actually happened.

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Google News Showcase Launched in India With 30 Publishers Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Google News Showcase has been launched in India with 30 domestic publishers, at a time when the country is trying to weed out misinformation surrounding a ferocious second COVID-19 wave.

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Xiaomi Extends Warranty in India by 2 Months for Those Ending in May, June Amidst COVID-19 Lockdowns

Xiaomi has extended warranty for its devices for two months to assist customers who will reach the end of warranties in May or June. The company aims to provide some relief amid the ongoing COVID-19 related lockdowns in India.

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Microsoft Teams Gets Personal Features to Let Friends, Families Stay Connected Virtually

Microsoft Teams has brought the general availability of its personal features months after their preview on Android and iOS devices. The new experience is available to Team users on desktop, mobile, and the Web.

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Airtel Rs. 49 Recharge for Free, Double Benefits With Rs. 79 Plan Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

Airtel has announced new offers with two of its smart recharge prepaid plans. It will be offering the Rs. 49 recharge plan for free as a one-time gesture. It will also double the benefits included with its Rs. 79 plan.

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Amazon Said to Be in Talks to Buy MGM for $9 Billion: Report

Amazon is in talks to acquire MGM for about $9 billion (roughly Rs. 65,770 crores), Variety reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

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Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims Being Reviewed Over False Promotions by California Regulator

A California regulator said it is reviewing whether Tesla violated regulations by falsely promoting its advanced driver-assistance systems as being "full self-driving."

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Snap to Cut Emissions, Achieves Carbon Neutrality in New Climate Strategy

Snap announced a climate strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, purchase 100 percent renewable energy and remain carbon neutral after offsetting emissions dating back to its launch.

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Apple's App Store Chief Kicks Off iPhone Maker's Defence at Epic Games Trial

Apple began its formal defence in an antitrust trial brought by Fortnite game creator Epic Games, by calling its App Store chief Phil Schiller to the stand.

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Google I/O 2021: ‘Brand New’ Wear OS Teased to Be Unveiled at Annual Conference

Google has teased to unveil a “brand new Wear version” at its I/O 2021 conference on Tuesday. The teaser could be referring to a new Wear OS update that is expected to include an all-new interface along with a list of new components to deliver an enhanced user experience on smartwatches and other wearables.

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Amazon Music, Apple Music Not to Charge Extra for Lossless Music

Amazon and Apple will let users stream high-quality lossless audio at no extra charge, as they explore new ways to keep subscribers tuned in to their services amid intense competition.

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Elon Musk Clarifies He’s Not Dumping Bitcoin After Tesla's U-Turn On Payments

Following speculation that Tesla is planning to dump its Bitcoin holdings following the decision not to continue accepting the cryptocurrency for payments, CEO Elon Musk tweeted to clarify his position and say that Tesla has not sold any Bitcoin.

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Jio Building Largest International Submarine Cable System Centred on India, Company Says

Jio said it is constructing the largest international submarine cable system centred on India. In conjunction with several key global partners and world-class submarine cable supplier SubCom, Jio is currently deploying two next-generation cables to support the extraordinary growth in data demand across the region.

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PUBG Mobile’s India Avatar Battlegrounds Kicks Off Pre-Registrations via Google Play Store

Battlegrounds Mobile India pre-registrations are live via Google Play store. The game is the Indian version of PUBG Mobile and will follow the same free-to-play battle royale formula. The Google Play store listing shows images of some familiar locations.

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Twitter’s Punitive Slowdown Partially Halted by Russia After Removal of Illegal Content

Russia partially halted a punitive slowdown of Twitter after it deleted a large portion of content deemed illegal by Moscow but warned other US internet platforms to comply with local legislation or face similar penalties.

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Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk Stole Over $2 Million in Cryptocurrency Since October, US FTC Says

The US FTC reported that nearly 7,000 people have been defrauded in crypto scams since October 2020, and scammers impersonating Elon Musk have accounted for over $2 million (approximately Rs. 14 crore) of stolen cryptocurrency.

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Parler Returns to Apple's App Store, Names George Farmer as New CEO

Parler, a social media app popular with US conservatives, returned to Apple's App Store after the iPhone maker dropped it following the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

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Why Samsung Galaxy Tab S7|Tab S7+ are Perfect for the New Normal

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Redmi Note 10S Goes on First Sale in India at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10S will go on its first sale in India today, May 18 at 12pm (noon). The phone was launched last week alongside the Redmi Watch. Redmi Note 10S starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.

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Realme Narzo 30 to Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 30 is set to debut in Malaysia via a virtual event that will start at 12pm (noon) MYT (9:30am IST). It will be livestreamed on the company’s Malaysia Facebook account.

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Acer True Wireless Earphones (GAHR010) Review: Affordable, but Misses the Mark

Acer has launched the GAHR010 true wireless earphones in India, priced at Rs. 2,499. These affordable earphones come with a charging case that has a digital battery level display, but is there more to them? Find out in this review.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy A72 Receive May 2021 Android Security Update: Reports

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy A72 are receiving their May 2021 Android security patch. Galaxy Note 10 Lite receives some user-facing additions while the Galaxy A72 receives video call effects along with camera, call quality, and quick share improvements. The firmware version for Galaxy Note 10 Lite is N770FXXU7EUE2 and for Galaxy A72 is A725FXXU2AUE1. The upd...

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Blood Moon 2021: Total Lunar Eclipse of the Year Will Appear on May 26

Blood Moon 2021, which is commonly known as total lunar eclipse or purna chandra grahan, will appear on May 26. It will be the first and the last total lunar eclipse of the year.

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Pune Boy Creates Stunning Picture of Moon by Processing 50,000 Images Totalling 186GB

A very detailed image of the Moon has surfaced on Instagram shared by its creator, a 16-year-old Pune boy, who has created a single image by compositing 50,000 pictures that he captured.

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People Spend 500 Years Every Day on CAPTCHAs: Cloudflare

Cloudflare says an average user spends 32 seconds to complete a CAPTCHA challenge and with 4.6 billion global Internet users, 500 human years are wasted every day on it.

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Bitcoin Miners in US Bet on Flared Natural Gas as Energy Source Amid Environmental Concerns

Bitcoin miners in the US claim that they have found a way to reduce the environmental impact of mining cryptocurrencies in flared natural gas.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Will Be Nord N10 Successor Instead of Nord N1 5G: Report

OnePlus Nord CE 5G could be the name of the successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. The phone was previously believed to be called OnePlus Nord N1 5G. As of now, OnePlus has not shared any information on the phone.

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Snake Eyes Trailer: Henry Golding Becomes the G.I. Joe Silent Ninja

Snake Eyes first trailer is here. Next G.I. Joe Origins movie due July 23 in cinemas worldwide. Available on Paramount+ 45 days after theatrical debut.

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Twitter Blue Paid Subscription May Launch for $2.99 With 'Undo Tweet' Feature

Twitter may soon roll out a $2.99 (roughly Rs. 220) subscription called Twitter Blue. The premium service may come with features like ‘Collections’ and ‘Undo Tweet’. It could be a tiered subscription pricing model.

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AI To Interpret Human Emotions: Researcher Calls For Regulatory Oversight For Such Tools Being Pushed In Schools And Workplaces

In a new article, research professor Kate Crawford writes about how artificial intelligence that claims to interpret human emotion needs to be regulated to ensure it is free of bias, and credible.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G Specifications Teased Ahead of May 19 Launch; to Get Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display

Poco M3 Pro 5G specifications have been teased by the company ahead of its May 19 launch. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup, a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Loki, Black Widow Clips Feature Banter and a High-Speed Chase

New teaser trailer clips for Loki and Black Widow out now. Loki premieres June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Black Widow out July 9 in cinemas and on Disney+ with Premier Access.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Appears on Bluetooth SIG Site With Upgrades Over 2019 Model

Redmi Note 8 (2021) has allegedly received a certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group just days after appearing on the US FCC site with a model number M1908C3JGG.

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Casio GBA900 G-Shock Fitness Tracking Watch with Accelerometer, Bluetooth Connectivity Launched

Casio G-Shock GBA900 Fitness Tracking Watch Launched at $130 (roughly Rs. 9,500) in the US. It features an accelerometer and Bluetooth Connectivity to track users’ running speed, distance, pace, and calorie consumption. It is offered in Classic Black and White colour options.

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Sony Xperia Ace 2 Alleged Case Renders Hint at Design, Dual Rear-Camera Setup Tipped

Sony Xperia Ace 2 is expected to be the successor to the Xperia Ace from 2019. The design of the Xperia Ace 2 may have been leaked via alleged case renders. It is said to be a compact phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C charging, dual-rear camera setup, and more.

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PS5, PS5 Digital Edition India Pre-Orders Stock Sells Out in Minutes, Again

PS5 India restock pre-orders sold out within five minutes on Amazon, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales.

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Dogecoin Co-Creator Takes Swipe At Elon Musk, Calls Him ‘Grifter’, But Deletes The Tweet Later

Although the tweet was deleted, Twitter users widely shared a screenshot of Palmer’s tweet calling Elon Musk a grifter, with their own interpretation of what led to the outburst from a man who usually stays away from social media

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WhatsApp Rivals Signal, Telegram See Nearly 1,200 Percent Growth Ahead of Privacy Policy Deadline: Report

WhatsApp rivals Signal and Telegram have seen a nearly 1,200 percent growth ahead of the Facebook-owned instant messaging app’s May 15 privacy policy deadline, mobile apps analytics firm Sensor Tower has reported.

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Asus ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip May Launch in India as Asus 8Z and Asus 8Z Flip; No Release Date Yet

Asus ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip were launched globally last week but did not make their way into the Indian market. It is believed that the two phones will be unveiled locally as Asus 8Z and Asus 8Z Flip.

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Bitcoin Price Slides Further After Elon Musk Tweets

Bitcoin price slid further on Sunday after Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested Tesla may be considering or may have sold off its bitcoin holdings.

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Tesla Crash Victim Lauded 'Full Self-Driving' in TikTok Videos

Tesla owner who died in a fatal crash of his Model 3 posted TikTok videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal. Tesla says both “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” are not fully autonomous and that drivers must pay attention.

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Bill Gates Said to Have Left Microsoft Board Amid Probe into Relationship With Employee

Bill Gates exited Microsoft board in 2020 as it pursued an investigation into the tech billionaire's romantic relationship with a female employee, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 Restocks in India

PS5 India restock pre-orders begin Monday, May 17 at 12pm noon on Amazon, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales. Here's how to buy PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition.

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How to Completely Disable Reddit's 'Open in App' Pop-Up Dialogue Box on Your Phone

Here are the steps you can take to completely disable Reddit’s ‘Open in App’ pop-up dialogue box on your phone.

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How to Book Train Tickets via IRCTC Using Your Smartphone

IRCTC Rail Connect app, available for both Android and iOS, can help you quickly book train tickets. Follow these simple steps to book.

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How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership in India

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide on how you can end your Amazon Prime membership.

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How to Activate Jio SIM Card

Reliance Jio is the largest telecom provider in India. Activating a Jio SIM card is easy if you follow these simple steps.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Specifications Tipped via FCC Listing, India Launch Not Likely

Redmi Note 8 (2021) specifications have surfaced online via an FCC listing. Tipster Xiaomi UI further goes on to leak that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) will not be launching in India, Indonesia, and Turkey. Check out all the details.

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Apple Discontinuing Space Gray Colourway for Its Magic Keyboards, Mice, More Accessories

Apple is officially discontinuing the Space Gray hue for its Magic Keyboards, mice, trackpads, and other accessories. Interested customers can still pick up products in the colourway “while supplies last.”

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Twitter Reportedly Finishing Up Revamped Verification Badge Process, May Launch Soon

Twitter is finishing up the new verification process and could look to launch it sometime soon, reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong has shared. While she says the new process is at the finishing stage, the tipster doesn’t offer details on a proper launch date or even a time frame. A screenshot shows the kind of details that will be asked during the new veri...

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Chip Shortage to Cost Automakers $110 Billion in Revenues in 2021: AlixPartners

The global semiconductor chip shortage will cost automakers $110 billion (roughly Rs. 8,06,070 crores) in lost revenues this year, consulting firm AlixPartners said, as it forecast the crisis will hit the production of 3.9 million vehicles.

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Amazon Launches In-App miniTV Video Streaming Platform in India With Curated Web Series, Tech Videos, More

Amazon miniTV video streaming platform is different than Amazon’s Prime video, primarily because it’s free of cost. Prime Video is a separate app that can be accessed with the Prime membership only. miniTV, on the other hand, is a curator web-series, comedy shows, tech news, food, beauty, and fashion videos that can now be watched from within the Amazon app.

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NASA Exercise Finds That No Tech Is Available to Stop an Asteroid’s Collision With Earth

NASA and its peers around the world conducted a “table-top” exercise last month to determine the time scientists will take to understand and find ways to prevent a catastrophic collision of an incoming asteroid into the Earth.

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Realme 8 5G 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage Model Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme 8 5G was launched in the Indian market in April. At the time, the phone was launched in 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage options. Now, the company has announced the arrival of the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model as well.

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Dogecoin Co-Creator Says Cryptocurrency Was Created in 'Two Hours,' Environmental Impact Wasn't Considered

Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus has said that he didn't take environmental impact into consideration while creating the cryptocurrency. Created mainly as a joke nearly eight years Dogecoin has now become a household name. This is partly due to the Shiba Inu-based meme currency itself, but the digital coin saw great popularity following endorsements from celebrities s...

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Astronauts May Take 'Antimicrobial' Route to Keep Space Undergarments Clean

European Space Agency (ESA) is looking at ways to keep the LCVG cleaner and more hygienic. Since a fresh-out-of-the-laundry LCVG cannot be provided each time to astronauts on the ISS, the ESA plans to improve the antimicrobial properties in the garments. This will help keep them clean and fresh for longer.

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AirPods 3, Apple Music HiFi Streaming Support May Launch on May 18

Apple-focussed YouTuber Luke Miani told publication that the next-gen AirPods will be announced alongside the Apple Music HiFi debut on May 18. AppleTrack separately reports that the new AirPods will be launched in the “coming weeks.”

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Amazon Cancels One-Month Prime Subscription in India Due to RBI Mandate, Discontinues Free Trial as Well

Amazon will no longer offer monthly Prime membership in India. Moving forward, the e-commerce giant will only be offering three month or annual Prime memberships. Check out more details here.

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Augmented Reality for Surgery: Doctors Perform Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedure With AR Headset

A posterior lumbar interbody fusion involving the addition of bone graft to an area of the spine was a fairly long and invasive procedure until now. However, Dr Kornelis Poelstra and his team, in partnership with The Nevada Spine Clinic, have accomplished a feat that may reduce the time it took for the surgery to under two hours.

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Elon Musk Says He’s Working With Dogecoin Developers To Improve Transaction Efficiency

Elon Musk has shown again he can influence the digital currency market with just his tweets. After saying that his electric vehicle-making company Tesla will not accept payments in Bitcoin because of environmental concerns, he tweeted that he was working with developers of Dogecoin to improve system transaction efficiency.

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CoWIN Vaccine Registration Alert Bots in India Lead to Spike in Users for Telegram

Telegram got an unexpected boost in new signups, taking it from number 19 on the App Store to number one, and from number four on Google Play to number two, thanks to a huge number of new signups coming to subscribe to bots that are sending alerts about vaccine appointment availability on CoWIN.

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Foxconn Teams Up With Fisker to Build Electric Cars in US, Start Producing Vehicles in 2023

Foxconn announced it has teamed up with American electric car startup Fisker to build a factory in the United States with a goal to start producing vehicles in late 2023.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Rides Boost in Work-From-Home Demands to Post Soaring Profit

Foxconn, that assembles iPhone units for Apple, reported first-quarter profit soared past estimates amid the work-from-home boom spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic that has stoked demand for devices like smartphones and laptops.

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Bitcoin Price Drops After Report Binance Under US Probe, Tesla Fallout

Bitcoin fell to a more than two-month low in the wake of Tesla chief Elon Musk reversing his stance on accepting the digital currency, selling off for a second straight session on news of a US probe into Binance, one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Facebook Faces Prospect of 'Devastating' Data Transfer Ban After Irish Ruling

Ireland's data regulator can resume a probe that may trigger a ban on Facebook's transatlantic data transfers, the High Court ruled, raising the prospect of a stoppage that the company warns would have a devastating impact on its business.

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Elon Musk's Bitcoin Turnaround Pleases Some Tesla Investors

Elon Musk's decision to stop accepting Bitcoin as payment over environmental concerns has been well-received by some of Tesla's investors, offering a warning to corporate peers mulling a dabble with the cryptocurrency.

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China on Mars: Tianwen-1 Lands Successfully on Red Planet

China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet.

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When DNA Speaks of Nature — the Use of Genetic Data in Biodiversity Research

Understand the record of history stored in DNA is an essential part of a biologist's toolkit, and allows us to understand the tree of life — the origin of species, and the way it all works together. How have scientists come to understand this subject? We take a deeper dive.

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Samsung Galaxy A11 Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A11 is reportedly receiving Androird 11-based One UI 3.1 update in Panama. It is expected that Samsung may roll out the update to other regions soon. It is unclear if the phone is getting April or May 2021 update. The firmware version for the update is A115MUBU2BUE1.

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Fake Apps Masked as Cryptocurrency, Trading, Banking Apps Duping iOS, Android Customers: Sophos

Sophos found these fake apps while looking into a fraudulent mobile trading app that masqueraded as one tied to a well-known Asia-based trading company, Goldenway Group. Sophos says that schemes to distribute these fake apps are leveraged though dating sites and social media. These apps are made cleverly to look like those belonging to the actual legitimate ones.

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Jio Phone Users to Get 300 Minutes of Free Calling, Buy 1 Get 1 on Recharge Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Reliance Jio on Friday announced that Jio Phone users who have not been able to recharge due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis will receive free 300 minutes of outgoing calls per month.

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PUBG Mobile India Avatar Battlegrounds Registrations Start May 18 on Google Play Store

Battlegrounds Mobile India pre-registrations will start from May 18 via the Google Play store. Krafton shared the development on the official website. The game will be the Indian version of PUBG Mobile.

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Name-Drop Brands and Get Paid in Bitcoins: SayPal App Will Reward Users for Saying What It Wants to Listen

SayPal, a concept app, says it will pay users in Bitcoins every time they utter the name of their sponsored brands in regular conversations. SayPal claims that it will pay users for saying what it wants to listen. Check out more details here.

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Fly Me to the Supermoon: Qantas Airlines to Take Passengers on Scenic Flight on May 26

Qantas Airlines will take a limited number of passengers on a flight that will offer the best view of this month’s rare supermoon as well as a total lunar eclipse on May 26. Check out all the details.

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How to Download COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

There are two COVID-19 vaccines currently in use in India. Covaxin is made by Bharat Biotech and Covishield is made by AstraZeneca/ Oxford and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. Here’s how to download the COVID-19 vaccination certificate after both the shots have been administered.

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Realme 7i Starts Getting Android 11-Based Realme UI 2.0 in India, Users Report

Realme 7i Android 11 update with Realme UI 2.0 has started rolling out in India. The update brings features such as Immersive mode for games and a Cloud Sync for photos stored in Private Safe.

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HP ZBook Studio G8, ZBook Power G8, ZBook Fury G8 Workstation Laptops With Intel 11th Gen Core H-Series CPUs Launched

HP ZBook Studio G8, ZBook Power G8, and ZBook Fury G8 have been announced with Intel’s latest 11th Gen Core H-series processors. The ZBook Fury G8 can be equipped with Nvidia or AMD Radeon graphics.

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How Can We Build Better Systems Out of AI Corrupted by Human Biases?

AI systems are now making decisions for us — and this means we need to make sure that biases are recognised and removed. Even things like social media moderation show how this can go wrong. How can we build trust in AI systems? IBM Research India, and AI expert Dr. Viveinne Ming helped explore the subject.

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Twitter to Make Searching DMs Easier, Introduces Feature for Android

Twitter makes searching for DMs easier on Android by adding a search bar. The feature was first introduced for iOS users in 2019. Currently users can look for DMs by searching for users or groups they’ve interacted with. With the new update, users can search the content they’ve shared in DMs.

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Lenovo Go PC Accessory Range Unveiled Featuring a Wireless Multi-Device Mouse and USB Type-C Laptop Power Bank

Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse is priced at $59.99 (roughly Rs. 4,400) and will also be available sometime next month. The company also teases the arrival of audio products, with the company hinting at a new pair of headphones on the company site.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Leaked Renders Show Striking New Design; Pixel Watch Surfaces as Well

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leaked renders show a significantly different design from their predecessors. The new series may come with a raised horizontal camera bar on the back that houses two sensors on the Pixel 6 and three sensors on the Pixel 6 Pro.

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Enola Holmes 2 Set at Netflix With Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill Returns as Sherlock Holmes

Enola Holmes 2 is happening at Netflix, with Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill returning as Enola and Sherlock Holmes, respectively, alongside writer Jack Thorne and director Harry Bradbeer.

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Why Does Bitcoin Mining Consume 'Insane' Energy?

Cryptocurrency fans have counted Tesla boss Elon Musk as among their champions, but this week he rocked their world by questioning the future of the digital assets and singling out carbon emissions from Bitcoin mining for particular criticism.

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Alibaba Pushed to First Operating Loss Since Going Public Due to China Anti-Monopoly Fine

Alibaba posted its first quarterly operating loss since going public in 2014 due to a record anti-monopoly fine by the country's market regulator.

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Vivo Extends Product Warranty for Indian Customers in Lockdown Imposed Areas

Vivo has extended warranty services in India by 30 days for customers in the lockdown imposed areas. The company said that the 30-day warranty extension will be calculated from the day when the service centre resumes business.

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Cloudbet Casino Adds Dogecoin, Litecoin on Its Site Following Customer Survey

Cloudbet casino has added Dogecoin and Litecoin on its site after the two digital coins drew the largest number of votes in a recent survey of almost 10,000 customers. The casino ran the survey to ascertain which new cryptocurrencies to add.

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Lenovo Largest Notebook PC Vendor in Q1 2021, Chrome OS Sees Highest YoY Adoption: Strategy Analytics

According to Strategy Analytics, Lenovo was the largest global notebook PC shipments vendor with 16.3 million units shipped in Q1 2021 and a market share of 23.9 percent. The report says top vendors in the PC segments were Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, and Acer.

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Friends: The Reunion HBO Max Premiere Date Set for May 27 With Special Guests, Gets First Teaser Trailer

Friends: The Reunion release date is May 27 on HBO Max. Watch the first teaser trailer for Friends reunion episode. All six main cast members — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer — return. BTS, David Beckham among guests.

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Google Wins Cloud Deal From SpaceX for Starlink Internet Service

Google has won a deal to provide cloud services to Elon Musk's SpaceX, that has launched a slew of Starlink satellites to provide high-speed Internet.

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Elon Musk Tweets, Dogecoin Leaps and Bitcoin Retreats

Bitcoin was pinned near its lowest in more than two months on Friday and headed for its worst week since February, while Dogecoin leapt by a fifth as tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk sent the two cryptocurrencies on a wild ride.

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Palantir to Take Bitcoin as Payment, Mulls Betting on Cryptocurrencies

Palantir has started accepting payment in Bitcoin and is considering investing in cryptocurrencies, the US analytics provider disclosed, the latest firm to pivot to digital currencies that are gaining wider mainstream acceptance.

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Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro TWS Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation, Up to 28 Hours of Battery Life Launched

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds have been launched in China with active noise cancellation (ANC) and AirPods Pro-like design.

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MediaTek Dimensity 900 6nm 5G SoC for Mid-Range Smartphones Announced

MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC has been announced for mid-range smartphones. It is based on 6nm architecture like the Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200 SoCs. MediaTek says it is 8 percent more efficient than 7nm based SoCs.

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Apple User Mailed an AirTag to See if You Can Track It on the Move. Here's What He Found

The AirTags were designed to track things such as keys, wallet, purse, luggage etc. but a user in the UK was able to successfully track a package that he mailed to his friend

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Worth Hundreds of Galaxies: NASA Shares Stunning Photo of Galaxy Cluster Captured by Hubble Telescope

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a galaxy cluster. The US space agency shared the image on its Instagram page, leading to a huge excitement among astronomers and sky gazers alike. Check out the photo here.

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Apple’s Find My Network Could Be Exploited to Send Text Messages to Nearby Devices, Security Researcher Finds

Apple’s Find My network could be exploited to broadcast arbitrary text messages to Apple devices, a security researcher has found. Check out the detailed findings here.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s, Galaxy M02s Receive Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Core Update in India: Reports

Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy M02s are receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.1 Core update in India, according to reports. Both smartphones feature identical specifications, indicating both will get nearly identical software updates too. The firmware version for Galaxy F02s and Galaxy M02s is E025FXXU1BUDC and M025FXXU2BUDC respectively. The update is 1362.72MB in size...

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PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Now Listed on Sony Center Website

PS5 Digital Edition is here. The official Sony Center website ShopAtSC.com has put up the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Rs. 39,990 that will be available for pre-order starting Monday, May 17 at 12pm (noon).

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Redmi Watch First Impressions: Watch Out

Redmi Watch sits right between the MI Band range and the Mi Watch Revolve, but can it find a niche for itself in the market? Here are my first impressions of the Redmi Watch

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Redmi Note 10S First Impressions: An Improved Redmi Note 10?

Redmi Note 10S shares its design with the Redmi Note 10 but has improved hardware at a slightly higher price. Does the new Redmi Note 10S offer as much value as its siblings? Here are my first impressions.

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Redmi Note 10S With MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, Redmi Watch With 11 Sports Modes Launched in India

Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Watch were launched in India on Thursday. Redmi Note 10S comes with the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and a quad rear camera setup. Redmi Watch was originally launched in China back in November last year.

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UK Hits Out at China, Russia, Others Over Cyberattacks; Calls for Global Cybersecurity Coalition

Britain hit out at countries including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, over cyberattacks, calling for a global effort to counter online threats.

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Wireless Charging Of Electric Vehicles: Power Strips Embedded In The Road May Hold The Key

New research from Cornell University could pave the way to greater adoption of electric vehicles through the use of power strips embedded in roads that can recharge cars as they drive past.

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Amazon Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8 2nd-Generation Models Launched With Better Cameras, Tracking Feature

Amazon has launched second-generation variants of the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8. The smart displays come with minor hardware upgrades, particularly to the cameras, and are listed in select global markets already.

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Apple Says Author Hired in Ads Business Has Left Company After Internal Petition Against His Racist Book

Apple said Antonio García Martínez, a former Facebook product manager who joined Apple recently to work in its advertising business, is no longer with the company.

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Colonial Pipeline Slowly Restarts After Ransomware Attack as Southeast US Scrambles for Fuel

Colonial Pipeline began to slowly restart the nation's largest fuel pipeline network after a ransomware attack shut the line, triggering fuel shortages and panic buying in the southeastern United States.

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Asus ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip With Snapdragon 888 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Asus ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip were launched on Wednesday. Both new Asus ZenFone phones come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The ZenFone 8 Flip also offers a rotating camera with three distinct sensors.

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TikTok Ban: Bill to Block Download of App on US Government Devices Passes Committee

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously passed a bill that would ban US federal workers from downloading the popular app TikTok onto US government devices.

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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Donates $1 Billion Worth Shiba Inu Crypto to India COVID Relief Fund

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made another large cryptocurrency donation to India for COVID relief, but this one might be harder to liquidate. If it works out though, it may be one of the biggest donations in the fight against COVID.

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