Clubhouse Rolls Out Features to Record and Replay Conversations, Share Short Clips on Social Media

Clubhouse has finally introduced the ability to record and replay conversations on the platform. It has also launched a clip-sharing feature that allows you to download 30-second clips and share them on social media.

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Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Won't Launch in India, CEO Madhav Sheth Confirms

In the latest AskMadhav episode, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the launch date for the Realme GT Neo 2 will be announced soon and that the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition will not be launching in India. It is also confirmed that the GT Neo 2 and Buds Air 2 will be launching in a Green colour option. Additionally, Sheth also confirmed that the recently axed ...

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Bitcoin and Ether See Dips After a Day’s Gain With Cryptocurrencies Seeing Red

Cryptocurrencies like Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash opened with minor gains today, while most other popular crypto coins including Bitcoin and Ether witnessed a dip.

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Popular Smart Lights to Check Out

Smart lights allow users to choose from millions of colours to set the mood, and some of them even support voice assistants. Here are some smart lights if you are looking to set the tone right in your room.

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Popular Budget Fitness Trackers to Check Out

Fitness trackers, or smart bands, may not be as flashy as smartwatches but they fulfill the basic activity tracking. Here are some budget options for you.

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Popular Multi-Function Ink Tank and Inkjet Printers to Check Out

Multi-function printers enable users to print, scan, and copy their documents. If you are looking for one, here are a few popular multi-function ink tank and inkjet printers.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite With Quad Rear Cameras, 5,020mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Lite has launched in the Indian market. The phone is priced at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It will go on sale on October 2.

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Instagram Content of Kim Kardashian, Other Celebrities Linked to Negative Feelings, Shows Facebook Research

Instagram of celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Charli D'Amelio may cause their followers to experience more negative feelings about their self-image, according to internal Facebook research reported by the Wall Street Journal.

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Facebook Research Shows Company Knew of Instagram Harm to Teens, Say US Senators

Facebook at a US senate hearing on Thursday was accused of concealing the negative findings about Instagram and demanded a commitment from the company to make changes.

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Zoom, Five9 to Terminate Nearly $15 Billion Deal After Shareholder Vote

Zoom’s acquisition of Five9 in a $14.7 billion deal was called off after Five9 shareholders voted it down in a major blow to Zoom's plan to expand its offerings following its pandemic boom.

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FIFA 22 Review: More Arcade Than Ever

FIFA 22 review: the PC, PS4 and Xbox One version of EA Sports’ new football game is all over the place, somehow both more arcade-ish and more lifelike than before. FIFA 22 released October 1 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

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Netflix India October 2021 Releases: The Office, Little Things Season 4, and More

The Office (US), Little Things season 4, Sivaji, Army of Thieves, Locke & Key season 2, Call My Agent: Bollywood, Seinfeld, The Guilty, Maya and the Three, The Conjuring, Fight Club, Forrest Gump, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Twilight Saga — the biggest movie and TV show releases on Netflix India in October 2021.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge 20 Pro will launch in India today at 12pm IST (noon). The flagship smartphone from Motorola will sport a 144Hz refresh rate 10-bit AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its triple rear camera setup will be headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor.

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‘Not Possible to Destroy Cryptocurrencies’: Elon Musk Says Governments Can Only Crunch Crypto Growth Rate

Elon Musk believes that governments that have reservations against regulating cryptocurrencies can simply “do nothing” and perhaps, slow down crypto expansion.

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Elon Musk Advises Jeff Bezos to Spend Energy on Reaching Orbit Than Filing Lawsuits as Space Rivalry Heats Up

Elon Musk in a recent interview took a fresh dig at Jeff Bezos saying that he should focus on reaching the orbit rather than filing lawsuits. Musk's comments were about Bezos' Blue Origin filing a case to block SpaceX's NASA moon lander contract.

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Realme Techlife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Robot Vacuum-Mop, Air Purifier Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Features

Realme has launched three new products under its Techlife banner — Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Robot Vacuum Cleaner, and Air Purifier. The new products bring Realme into the rapidly growing IoT and home technology space.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebooks With Up to 10 Hours Battery Life Launched in India

Lenovo has launched two new Chromebooks in its IdeaPad series — IdeaPad 3i and IdeaPad Flex 3i. The former comes in two display sizes — 11.6-inch and 14-inch —while the latter sports an 11.6-inch display. The IdeaPad 3i Chromebooks are powered by an Intel Celeron N4020 processor and the IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook packs an Intel Celeron N4500 processor. Both lapt...

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iOS 15 Bugs Deleting Photos, Freezing Mail App, More; Siri Removes Voice Commands That Help Visually Challenged Users

iOS 15 is found to have introduced a series of bugs for some users. Several users have found that after updating to iOS 15, the photos they download from the Messages app delete once they remove the thread carrying them. There are also bugs that are making the Camera app non-functional, freezing apps including the Mail, and impacting touch responsiveness for some user...

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Samsung Galaxy S22+ Renders and Specifications Leaked, Galaxy S22 Battery Capacity Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S22+ renders have leaked online. It is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup and a hole-punch display. The phone is expected to measure 157.4x75.8x7.6mm.

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Sony WH-XB910N Wireless Headphones With ANC, Sony WF-C500 Earbuds Launched: Price, Features

Sony WH-XB910N wireless headphones and WF-C500 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones have been launched in the UK. Sony WH-XB910N are the company’s new mid-tier headphones with active noise cancellation and extra bass, carrying a price tag of EUR 180 (roughly Rs. 15,500). Both products support the Swift Pair and Android Fast Pair features.

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Poco C31 With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco C31 smartphone has launched in the Indian market. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and the budgeted handset will go on sale during the 2021 edition of the Big Billion Days sale that starts on October 3.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 Sale: How to Find Best Deals, What to Expect

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale begins on October 2 for Prime members and on October 3 for everyone else. We've put together a simple guide to help you prepare for Amazon's biggest sale of the year.

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Bitcoin, Ether Prices Surge as Popular Cryptocurrencies Record Gains After Two Days of Slump

Bitcoin, Ether, other cryptocurrencies have registered growth after two days of dips. As per industry experts, most of the top 30 cryptocurrencies registered growth on Thursday, September 30.

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Google Meet Live Translation Feature Goes Live in Beta for Select Paid Tiers

Google Live Translation feature that converts live speech into captions has rolled out in beta for select Google Workspace paid plans.

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Lenovo Yoga 13s 2021 Ryzen Edition Windows 11 Laptop With Dolby Atmos Speakers Launched

Lenovo Yoga 13s 2021 Ryzen Edition was launched in China on September 28. The laptop runs Windows 11 and is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5600U chipset paired with 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD. It packs a 50Whr battery with 65W USB Power Delivery (PD) fast charging support.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max May Offer Up to 27W Charging Speeds, Fully Charges in Under 90 Minutes: New Tests Indicate

YouTuber ChargerLAB has carried out tests on the iPhone 13 Pro Max to ascertain the charging speeds. The phone is able to charge at up to 27W speeds and is said to fully charge from 0 to 100 percent in less than 90 minutes.

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Ethereum Researcher and Cryptocurrency Promoter Pleads Guilty to Advising North Korea Evade Sanctions

Cryptocurrency promotor Virgil Griffith, who also worked with Ethereum, has pleaded guilty to advising North Korea on using virtual money to avoid international controls, a New York court has said.

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Facebook to Highlight Its Positive Research on Instagram and Teens Following Criticism

Facebook plans to highlight during a US Senate hearing what it argues were more positive impacts of Instagram after criticism over internal data showed the app affected mental health of teenagers.

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The Book of Boba Fett Release Date Set for December 29 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar

The Book of Boba Fett — the next Star Wars live-action series — will premiere December 29 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The Book of Boba Fett reportedly has eight episodes, and acts as The Mandalorian season 2.5.

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BMW-Owned Rolls-Royce Says Will Switch to All-Electric Range by 2030

Rolls-Royce announced Wednesday that it will produce only electric cars by 2030, joining other premium brands making the switch such as Volkswagen's Bentley and Jaguar's Land Rover.

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YouTube Goes Beyond COVID-19 Misinformation to Block All Anti-Vaccine Content

YouTube said on Wednesday that it will block all anti-vaccine content moving beyond just removing misinformation related to COVID-19.

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Dune, Shiddat, Rashmi Rocket, and More: October Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Shiddat, Dune, Little Things 4, Rashmi Rocket, Sardar Udham, Army of Thieves, Dybbuk, The Guilty, Succession season 3, Invasion TV series, Maya and the Three, Insecure season 5 — the biggest movies and TV shows in October 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Zee5, HBO Max, Voot Select, and the cinemas.

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FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, Guardians of the Galaxy, and More: October Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, Age of Empires IV, Guardians of the Galaxy, Back 4 Blood, and more games are set to hit the shelves in October 2021. Here are some of the most exciting games set to release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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Poco C31 to Launch in India Today: Livestream Details, Expected Specifications

Poco C31 will be launching in India today at 12pm IST (noon), as per the microsite on Poco's website. The smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC that is paired with 4GB of RAM. Additionally, it will get a fingerprint scanner and a face unlock feature. Apart from this, no information is available on the specifications of the smartphone.

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Google Search Improvements Detailed, Google Lens to Reach New Users via Chrome and iOS App

Google Search is getting proprietary Multitask Unified Model (MUM) to enhance search experiences for users, the company announced at the Search On event on Wednesday. Google Lens is also coming to new users, and Google Maps is getting a Wildfire layer. Google is additionally bringing Address Maker as a solution to help assign addresses at scale.

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China Says Governance Rules for Algorithms Coming in Next 3 Years

China's cyberspace watchdog says it will set up governance rules for algorithms in the next three years, as Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on the algorithms technology companies use to attract users.

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Data Suggests Increased Wind Speed in Jupiter's Great Red Spot

Data gathered by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope suggests an increase in the wind speed in Jupiter's Great Red Spot.

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Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 With USB Type-C Port Launched, Mi Power Bank Hypersonic Open Sale Announced

Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 has been launched in India and the Mi Power Bank Hypersonic is now available in open sale. The Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, LED battery display, 40 length settings with 0.5mm precision, travel lock, and more. The Mi Power Bank Hypersonic comes with a 20,000mAh capacity and 50W fast charging support. It can also...

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Flipkart Curtain Raiser Deals Sale Goes Live Ahead of Big Billion Days: Price Cut on iPhone SE (2020), More

Google Pixel 4a, iPhone SE (2020) and the Poco X3 Pro phones are listed on Flipkart with discounted rates. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi only model is up for grabs for just Rs. 54,999. Flipkart has listed deals ahead of the Big Billion Days sale.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series October Update Brings Digital Car Key Support to Phones in South Korea: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices are receiving an update in Germany, India, the Philippines, and South Korea. The update reportedly brings digital key support for Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices in South Korea and general bug fixes and improvements for other regions.

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Amazon Echo Show 15 With Wall-Mounted Design Launched, Amazon Glow Arrives for Kids

Amazon Echo Show 15 and Amazon Glow were launched at Amazon’s Devices and Services event on Tuesday. While the Echo Show 15 is the biggest model in the Echo Show series and is designed to offer a digital frame-like experience along with advanced features coming from Alexa, the Amazon Glow is a new device that is designed specifically for kids.

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Leading Bitcoin Machine Manufacturer to Halt Sales in China Operations Following Crypto Crackdown: Report

Other players in the cryptocurrency arena are also pulling away from China following its blanket ban on crypto trading.

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US Sports Commentator Joe Rogan Says He Doesn't Understand the Concept of NFTs

US sports commentator and social media personality Joe Rogan says that he doesn't understand the concept of NFTs and was not interested in investing, calling it a 'weird hustle'.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says AI 'Watershed' Moment for Technology But Not Necessarily Good

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said in an Interview that AI could be misused to spread misinformation at a much faster rate in the near future. His book The Age of AI is coming out in November.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE With 33W Fast Charging, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has launched in the Indian market after debuting globally in mid-September. The phone comes with specifications like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and a triple rear camera setup.

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OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Earphones Specifications Surface Online, Tipped to Get Active Noise Cancellation, Dolby Atmos

OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones launch seems imminent as some of its key specifications have surfaced online. As per a tipster, the OnePlus TWS earphones will come with active noise cancellation (ANC), Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth v5.2, and IP55 rating. The OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones are said to come in Black and White colour options and have a total playback time of up to...

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CNN Quits Facebook in Australia Citing Defamation Risk from Public Comments on Posts

CNN has announced that it has stopped posting articles on Australian Facebook pages, citing a court ruling that says publishers are liable for defamation in public comments. The news organisation said Facebook refused to help it disable comments in posts.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G With Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G with a triple rear camera setup and a 90Hz display was launched in India on Wednesday. The new Samsung phone is also powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. It will be available through Flipkart and other retail channels starting Sunday, October 3.

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YouTube Deletes Russian State-Backed RT's German Language Channels Over COVID-19 Misinformation

YouTube has deleted Russian state-backed broadcaster RT's German language channels, saying it had breached its COVID-19 misinformation policy.

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Amazon Halo View Fitness Tracker With AMOLED Colour Display, 7-Day Battery Life Launched to Rival Fitbit

Amazon Halo View fitness band has been launched in the US. It comes with an AMOLED display, Bluetooth connectivity, an optical heart rate sensor, and a swim-proof design. The wearable is available in Active Black, Lavender Dream, and Sage Green colour options.

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Xiaomi Civi Limited to China and Won't Launch in Global Markets, Company Reveals

Xiaomi Civi was launched in China and the company has confirmed that it ‘remains a Mainland China-only device.’ This means that the phone may not be introduced in global market. It could be possible that the phone may arrive in other markets as a rebranded model.

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Microsoft to Allow Epic Games, Amazon Storefronts on Its App Store

Microsoft has announced that it will allow Epic Games, Amazon, and other third-party developers to integrate their app stores into the technology giant's marketplace.

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Bitcoin, Ether, Other Cryptocurrencies Fall as China’s Crypto Ban Shakes Market

Dogecoin, Cardano among other cryptocurrencies dip. Only a few cryptocurrencies rose in value.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Price, Colour Options Surface Online; Launch Date Tipped Again

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro's launch seems to be around the corner as its price, colour options, and launch date have surfaced online. As per Youtuber M. Brandon Lee's sources, the Pixel 6 will be priced at EUR 649 (roughly Rs. 56,200) and the Pixel 6 Pro will retail for EUR 899 (roughly Rs. 77,900). The source has also told Lee that the vanilla Pixel 6 will be off...

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Netflix Acquires Night School Studio That Created Oxenfree, Rolls Out New Mobile Games

Netflix has acquired Night School Studio behind creating the game Oxenfree. The streaming giant has also rolled out new mobile games in select European markets.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price and Specifications

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE will launch in India today at 12pm (noon). The company is livestreaming the event and Xiaomi will reveal the price and availability details. Alongside the smartphone, the Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 is also going to be launched.

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Amazon Astro Robot With Rotating Screen Mounted on Wheels, Alexa Support Launched

Amazon has launched Astro, an Alexa-powered robot that comes with a rotating screen mounted on wheels. The robot is designed to take up tasks such as home monitoring, setting up routines and reminders, and can play music and TV shows while rolling around the house.

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Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Smartwatch With 117 Sports Modes, 12-Day Battery Life Launched

Xiaomi Watch Color 2 has been launched in China. It comes with a 1.43-inch colour AMOLED touchscreen display. It is equipped with a 470mAh battery that claims to last for up to 12 days. The wearable comes in several strap and dial colour options.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G With 120Hz Display, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Samsung smartphone comes with a 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display and triple rear cameras. The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be available with a special introductory pricing at the beginning of the Great Indian Festival on Amazon.

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Netflix Reveals Total Viewership Hours for Top 10 Original Series and Movies

Bridgerton had 625 million hours of viewing in the first four weeks after release. Money Heist season 4 and Stranger Things 3 had repeat viewing, Netflix data for total viewership hours of top 10 original series and movies shows.

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Finds 6 Early, 'Dead' Galaxies That Ran Out of Cold Hydrogen

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered six early galaxies that were "dead" when the universe was about 3 billion years old.

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Chinese Automaker Geely Moves Into Smartphones With CEO's New Venture

Chinese automaker Geely said its founder, Eric Li, has launched a new company dedicated to making smartphones.

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Jio Introduces Cashback on Prepaid Plans Starting Rs. 249: All You Need to Know

Jio has introduced new 20 percent cashback on three prepaid plans. This includes the Rs. 249, Rs. 555, and Rs. 599 prepaid plans. The 20 percent cashback will be credited to the user’s account and this cashback can be used in future recharges.

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Google TV Remote With Better Interface Launched to Replace Android TV Remote App: Reports

Google is reportedly removing the Android TV remote app from the Google Play store following the arrival of the Google TV app remote. The Android TV remote app is visible in the Google Play store only for those users who had previously downloaded it. The Google TV remote app was announced on September 23.

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Ford, SK to Invest $11.4 Billion to Add Electric F-150 Plant, Three Battery Factories

Ford and its South Korean battery partner SK Innovation will invest $11.4 billion (roughly Rs. 84,090 crores) to build an electric F-150 assembly plant and three battery plants in the US, accelerating the automaker's push into electric vehicles.

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Bitcoin, Ether Among Other Cryptocurrencies Witness Price Dips, Analysts Hopeful for Positive Week

Most major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Cardano, and Litecoin dipped in exchange values. Tether and Moreno recorded minor growth.

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Cryptocurrencies Register Sixth Straight Week of Inflows, Led by Bitcoin: Data

Cryptocurrency investment products and funds posted inflows for a sixth consecutive week, as investors viewed recent regulatory challenges in the sector as buying opportunities, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed.

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Nokia T20 Tablet Teased by Company, Launch Set for October 6

Nokia brand licensee HMD Global will launch a new tablet on October 6. Ahead of the launch, the company teased an image of the tablet, offering a glimpse at its design. Based on past leaks, the tablet is expected to be called Nokia T20 and will pack a 10.36-inch display alongside 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

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Chile's Central Bank to Decide on Rollout of Digital Currency in 2022

Chile's central bank will decide in early 2022 on a strategy for the potential rollout of its own digital currency, the bank's president said on Monday, as policymakers worldwide seek to keep pace with fast-spreading cryptocurrencies.

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Next James Bond Actor? Search Will Begin in 2022 for Daniel Craig Replacement, Say Producers

Who will be the next James Bond actor? Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will only start the search in 2022. Daniel Craig’s fifth and final film, No Time to Die, releases September 30 in India and the UK.

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Australia Takes on Google's Online Advertising Dominance, Calls for Data Shakeout

Australia's antitrust watchdog said it wants the power to curb Google's use of Internet data to sell targeted ads, saying the Big Tech firm dominated the market to the point of harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers.

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TikTok Hits 1 Billion Monthly Active Users Globally, Company Says Brazil, Europe, US Biggest Markets

TikTok hit 1 billion monthly active users globally this summer, the company said, marking a 45 percent jump since July 2020.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Price in India Tipped Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is tipped to be priced in India starting at Rs. 20,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option and Rs. 22,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G will be available via Flipkart and Samsung.com.

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Facebook to Invest $50 Million to Build the 'Metaverse' in Responsible Manner

Facebook will invest $50 million (roughly Rs. 370 crores) to partner with organisations to responsibly build the so-called metaverse — a digital world where people can use different devices to move and communicate in a virtual environment.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Failed TikTok Deal 'Strangest Thing I've Worked On'

Microsoft's near-acquisition of TikTok last year was the "strangest thing I've ever worked on," Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said.

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Activision Blizzard, US Employment Watchdog Reach Agreement in Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Case

Activision Blizzard and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said they had reached an agreement to settle claims over sexual harassment and discrimination in the company's workplace.

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Google's Confidentiality Request Accepted by CCI, Regulator Denies Allegations of Leaking Report to Media

Google's request to keep confidential some information the company provided during an investigation into its business has been accepted by CCI, though the regulator denied allegations it leaked a report on the probe to the media, a judge said.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G With Snapdragon 778G SoC to Launch in India Today: Here's What to Expect

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be launching in India today at 12pm IST (noon), as per microsites available on Samsung's website and Amazon. The smartphone is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 778G SoC, a 120Hz refresh rate full-HD+ Super AMOLED plus display, 7.44mm thickness, and 11 5G bands. The smartphone was silently launched in Poland on September 25, revealing many...

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Determine Cannabis Intoxication With 90 Percent Accuracy: Study

New research says that smartphone sensors can be used to detect cannabis intoxication. The research, by Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, was published in the Drug and Alcohol Dependence journal.

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iPhone 13 Pro Teardown Reveals Battery Capacity, Confirms Qualcomm X60 5G Modem

iPhone 13 Pro has undergone a teardown and it reveals that the phone has a 3,095mAh L-shaped battery. It is larger than iPhone 12 Pro’s 2,815mAh battery. The phone is seen to integrate a Qualcomm X60 modem for 5G connectivity.

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Largest Crypto Expo in Dubai to Host Mega Conference in October

The two-day event will go on from October 13 to 14 during which over 40 industry experts will participate in discussions around cryptocurrencies for over 3,000 guests.

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Sony ICD-TX660 Voice Recorder with OLED Display, 16GB Storage Launched in India

Sony ICD-TX660 voice recorder has been launched in India. It features an OLED display and 16GB of inbuilt memory. The recorder is available for purchase in India at Rs. 11,670 from September 27.

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No Time to Die Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Lyrics, Review, and More

No Time To Die is the 25th official Bond film and Daniel Craig’s fifth and final movie playing the super spy James Bond. Rami Malek plays Bond villain Safin. No Time to Die release date in India is September 30.

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MarQ M3 Smart With 5,000mAh Battery, Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

MarQ by Flipkart has launched its first smartphone in the Indian market – the MarQ M3 Smart. The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel main sensor. It features a waterdrop-style notch display and will go on sale during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale.

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Xiaomi Civi With 120Hz OLED Display, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Civi has just been launched in China. The latest smartphone from Xiaomi features a 6.55-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. It is powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

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Zoom Update Adds Option to Stop Incoming Video in Meetings: How to Use

Zoom is bringing a new ‘stop incoming video’ feature that allows a user to block other people's video feeds in a meeting or webinar. Apart from that, Zoom has introduced rich text formatting in chat along with many security enhancements.

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Over 2 Million Salvadorans Using Government’s Crypto Wallet Chivo, Says President Nayib Bukele

El Salvador’s government-backed crypto wallet Chivo was launched in June this year. President Nayib Bukele believes its rapid success indicates the growth of crypto-space in his country of over 6.5 million citizens.

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Tesla Shanghai Plant Said to Make 300,000 Cars in January to September Despite Chip Shortage

Tesla’s Shanghai plant is said to be on track to produce 300,000 cars in the first nine months of the year despite a global chip shortage.

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iQoo Z5 With 44W Flash Charge, Snapdragon 778G SoC, 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iQoo Z5 has launched in the Indian market. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and has a triple rear camera setup. The camera module has a 64-megapixel main camera. The phone also packs a 5,000mAh battery with 44W flash charge support.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2021 Sale Dates Revised to Rival Amazon, Will Go Live From October 3 to October 10

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2021 sale dates have been revised to coincide with Amazon Great Indian Festival sale. The Flipkart sale will now begin on October 3 and remain live until October 10. The dates earlier were October 7 to October 12. The 2021 edition of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale will offer discounts on mobile phones, home appliances, healthcare devices,...

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Oppo A-Series Phone to Launch October 1, A55 4G Model Expected

Oppo is bringing a new A-series smartphone to India. It is set to launch on October 1, just ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, for which it has a dedicated page on the e-commerce site. The phone is teased to have a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera. This phone is likely to be the Oppo A55 4G model.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Rise Again After Chinese Crypto Crackdown Caused Dip

While Bitcoin and Ethereum opened the fresh week with significant growth, Dogecoin and Cardano prices went down marginally.

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Nearly 4,900 New Cryptocurrencies Entered Market Since September 2020: Report

Cryptocurrencies have not just risen in value but also in volume. According to a new report, over 12,000 crypto tokens are now operating in the market, 4,900 out of which have been added in the last year.

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HUAWEI MateBook 14: Five Reasons Why It's the Perfect Laptop for You

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Oppo Watch Free With an AMOLED Display, More Than 100 Sports Modes Launched

Oppo Watch Free was launched in China on Sunday. The smart wearable features more than 100 sports modes but can only track fours sports automatically. It sports a 1.64-inch AMOLED display and is 5ATM water-resistant. It also gets an E-sports mode that diverts all notifications from the connected smartphone to the Oppo Watch Free while playing a game.

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Poco C31 India Launch Set for September 30, Flipkart Availability Confirmed

Poco C31 smartphone will launch on September 30 and is expected to go on sale during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2021. The new Poco C-series smartphone will feature a waterdrop-style notch display and a slim build. Poco C31 appears to be an updated version of the Poco C3 that launched in October last year.

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Oppo K9 Pro With 64-Megapixel Main Rear Camera, 60W Super Flash Charge Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo K9 Pro has launched in China. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and has a triple rear camera setup. The camera setup includes a 64-megapixel main rear sensor. It also supports 60W Flash Charge.

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The Last of Us First Look Stars HBO Series Leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey

The first look at HBO’s The Last of Us series shows Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal standing in a grassland, looking at a crashed plane in the distance. The Last of Us season 1 is currently filming and is expected to air in 2022 on HBO and HBO Max.

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Google Said to Slash Amount it Keeps from Sales on its Cloud Marketplace

Google will reportedly take a smaller cut when customers buy software from other vendors on its cloud marketplace.

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CBSE Board Exam Results Being Secured Using Blockchain Technology

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) says that it has adopted blockchain technology to secure board exam results data.

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How Not to Lose Money in Crypto

India is investing in cryptocurrency, but it's easy to lose your money if you aren't doing your own research properly. The volatile cryptocurrency market can be hard to get into, and while many people will tell you what you should do, it's just as important to know what are the common mistakes people are making, and how to avoid them.

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What Are Fractionalised NFTs?

NFT owners can split their holdings into as many pieces as possible, and trade each piece to churn profits. By fractionalising NFTs, it can be easier for both holders as well as artists to make money in the crypto space.

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Crypto Explained: What Is Cryptocurrency Staking?

Crypto staking is a way coin holders can support the blockchain by helping validate transactions, and earn rewards for supporting this as well. In this way, it supports both the cryptocurrency, and rewards the users.

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How to Recover Deleted Files From Google Drive

Google Drive users can recover deleted files from trash folder. Users need to go the trash folder, choose the file they want to recover, and click on Restore. Only files that are owned by the user can be restored. If the file is not owned by the user, they will need to contact the owner to restore it.

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How to Download YouTube Videos on Mobile or Desktop

YouTube allows for downloading content from its platform for Premium subscribers. In India and some other regions, even free users are allowed to download selected content but that remains offline for 48 hours only.

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How to Get Notifications From Your Android Phone or iPhone on Windows or Mac PC

In this article, we are detailing how you can get your phone notifications on a Windows or Mac PC. There are steps that you can follow to get notifications from your Android phone or iPhone directly on a Windows or Mac PC.

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FIFA 22: Release Date, Price, Player Ratings, FUT 22 Web App, Review Date, More Details

FIFA 22 is set to release on October 1. EA’s annual football simulator will be available on all major platforms, including PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

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How to Enable Chrome Dark Mode on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac

Chrome Dark mode can be enabled on Android, iPhone, Windows, or Mac by following simple steps. Here’s how.

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Oppo K9 Pro Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Oppo K9 Pro launch is taking place later today. The launch will begin from 5pm CST Asia (2:30pm IST) and will be livestreamed online. The new Oppo phone is teased to have a 120Hz display and an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. Alongside Oppo K9 Pro, Oppo is launching Oppo Watch Free and Oppo Smart TV K9.

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The Witcher Season 3: Netflix, Lauren Schmidt Hissirch Announce Renewal at TUDUM

The Witcher season 3 is a go. On Saturday at the online-only Netflix TUDUM event, The Witcher head writer and showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich announced that the Henry Cavill-led epic fantasy series will return for a third season.

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The Witcher: Blood Origin First Look Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Witcher Prequel Series

The Witcher: Blood Origin behind-the-scenes first look has arrived at Netflix TUDUM. The Witcher: Blood Origin release date to be in 2022 on Netflix. Sophia Brown, Michelle Yeoh lead The Witcher: Blood Origin cast.

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The Witcher Season 2 Clips Bring Back Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia

The Witcher season 2 has debuted two new clips. The Witcher season 2 release date is December 17 on Netflix. Henry Cavill, Freya Allan lead The Witcher season 2 cast.

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Army of Thieves Trailer Sets Up Netflix’s Army of the Dead Prequel Movie

Army of Thieves trailer has pulled in at Netflix TUDUM. Army of Thieves release date is October 29 on Netflix. Army of Thieves is the prequel to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead.

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Stranger Things 4 Teaser Trailer Introduces the Creel House

Stranger Things 4 teaser trailer has spooked in at Netflix TUDUM. It introduces the newest locale, the Creel House. Stranger Things 4 release date to be in 2022 on Netflix.

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TUDUM Netflix India Round-Up: Little Things, Aranyak, Khufiya, Finding Anamika, and More

Dhamaka promo, Little Things season 4 trailer, Minnal Murali and Heeramandi featurettes, Aranyak teaser, Khufiya and Finding Anamika first looks — the biggest news and reveals from Netflix’s TUDUM: India Spotlight event.

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TUDUM Netflix Trailers, First Looks, and the Biggest Announcements

Money Heist season 5 volume 2, The Witcher season 2, Cobra Kai season 4, Stranger Things 4, Bridgerton season 2, Emily in Paris season 2, The Sandman, Murder Mystery 2, Army of Thieves, Enola Holmes 2 — the biggest trailers, announcements, and first looks from TUDUM Netflix event.

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Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Launch Set for September 27; Teased to Feature Circular Display, 117 Sports Modes

Xiaomi Watch Color 2 launch is set for Monday, September 27, alongside the Xiaomi Civi smartphone and Xiaomi TWS 3 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The new smartwatch will be a successor to Xiaomi’s Mi Watch Color that was unveiled in 2019.

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Xiaomi Civi Specifications Teased Ahead of September 27 Launch, to Come With Snapdragon 778G SoC

Xiaomi Civi specifications have been shared on Weibo ahead of its September 27 launch. The new Xiaomi phone is teased to come with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and a 4,500mAh battery.

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Cryptocurrency Crackdown in China: After Latest Ban, Over $400 Million Worth of Tokens Liquidated Within 24 Hours

As the cryptocurrency market recovered from the crash it suffered in April–May — primarily because of tightening Chinese regulation on trading and mining of cryptocurrencies — another round of crackdown by China has left the market in the red. Chinese regulators intensified their hammering down of these digital assets, imposing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrenc...

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TUDUM Netflix: Time, Cast, Schedule, and How to Watch

Netflix’s TUDUM fan event is on Saturday, September 25. Pre-shows begin 5:30pm IST, TUDUM India Spotlight is at 9pm IST, and the main TUDUM event is at 9:30pm IST. Find the full TUDUM schedule within. You can watch TUDUM on Netflix’s YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and Facebook channels.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra May Come With Galaxy Note-Like S Pen Integration and Curved Display, Renders Suggest

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders have surfaced online to suggest a Galaxy Note-like dedicated S Pen slot and a curved display. The new Samsung flagship phone also appears to have quad rear cameras, including a periscope shooter.

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NASA Astronauts Aboard ISS To Use Augmented Reality Technology To Repair Tools

NASA is developing an augmented reality (AR) application for astronauts to enable them to inspect and maintain equipment on the International Space Station (ISS) without needing assistance from ground control. This, the agency hopes, will reduce the impact of communication delays between the ISS crew and NASA mission control in Houston, Texas, US.

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Apple's Rumoured MacBook Pro Models Could Receive Higher Resolution Screens, macOS Beta Leak Suggests

macOS Monterey’s latest build has recently provided clues about the resolution of the company's rumoured 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G With Triple Rear Cameras, 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus Display Launched: Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has been launched in Poland — just days before its official launch in India. The new Samsung phone comes with triple rear cameras and a 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display.

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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini First Impressions

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini aren't huge updates over their predecessors, lacking many of the features that set the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max apart, but Apple has found ways to keep things fresh

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Elon Musk and Grimes Are Now 'Semi-Separated', Tesla CEO Says

Elon Musk and Claire “Grimes” Boucher have “semi-separated” after three years of bring together, the billionaire tech entrepreneur reportedly said. However, Musk said that he and the Canadian singer would continue to co-parent their one-year-old son X Æ A-Xii.

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Microsoft Surface Duo to Get Android 11 Before End of Year, Company Reportedly Confirms

Microsoft announced a new Surface Duo 2 this week that would ship with Android 11. The Redmond company has now reportedly committed to releasing the OS update for the original devices this year.

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William Shatner of Star Trek Fame Going to Space Aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket: Report

William Shatner, 90, is reportedly going to become the oldest person to fly into space on board Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket. Shatner, who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk in the popular Star Trek franchise, is set to be part of the second crew to fly into space in the New Shepard capsule in July. Bezos and his team took the inaugural Blue Origin space flight and sp...

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Intel Breaks Ground on $20-Billion Arizona Plants as US Chip Factory Race Heats Up

Intel broke ground on two new factories in Arizona, US, as part of its turnaround plan to become a major manufacturer of chips for outside customers.

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Lithuania Looks to Ban 'Untrustworthy' Phones After Chinese Censorship Concerns

Lithuania's Defence Ministry is drafting legislation to ban state institutions from purchasing "untrustworthy" equipment, after finding a censoring feature in a Chinese smartphone company's flagship phone, Margiris Abukevicius, deputy minister at the Defence Ministry said.

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Cryptocurrency Crackdown in China: What’s New in Latest Ban on Transactions?

China's most powerful regulators have intensified the country's crackdown on cryptocurrencies with a blanket ban on all crypto transactions and crypto mining.

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Leaves Canada After US Deal on Fraud Charges, Detained Canadians Head Home

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flew home to China after reaching an agreement with US prosecutors to end the bank fraud case against her, relieving a point of tension between China and the United States.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says New Semiconductor Plants Will End Global Auto Chip Shortage Next Year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that thanks to new semiconductor plants that are planned or under construction, the global chip shortage that has pummelled the car industry this year should be short term in nature.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 25,000 You Can Buy In India

The Samsung Galaxy F62 joins the ranks of some of the best phones that you can buy under Rs. 25,000 in India.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Sought to Keep Incognito Mode Issues Out of Spotlight, Lawsuit Alleges

Google CEO Sundar Pichai in 2019 was warned that describing the company's Incognito browsing mode as "private" was problematic, yet it stayed the course because he did not want the feature "under the spotlight," according to a new court filing.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000 You Can Buy In India

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market.

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Chinese Gaming Firms Vow Self-Regulation, Possible Use of Facial Recognition Amid Crackdown on Teen Addiction

Over 200 Chinese gaming companies have pledged to regulate their industry to combat gaming addiction, including through the possible use of facial recognition to identify minors, a state-backed gaming association said on Friday.

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Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin Witness Minor Slumps

Cryptocurrencies are facing a tough day on September 24. The drop in exchange values for Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum comes a day after they witnessed hikes on September 23.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 Announced, Beginning October 4 as Month-Long Event

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021 will begin October 4, the US e-commerce giant announced. The festive season sale will be available as early access to Amazon Prime members in the country. Amazon rival Flipkart earlier this week announced that it is hosting its Big Billion Days 2021 sale starting October 7.

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Razer Kaira X Gaming Headset Launched With Xbox, PlayStation Variants

Razer Kaira X gaming headset has been launched in the US market. The headset features 50mm drivers and oval-shaped ear cushions. Razer Kaira X comes in two variants, one for Xbox and one for PlayStation.

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ExpressVPN Employees Complain About Ex-Spy's Top Role at Company

When a senior executive at ExpressVPN admitted to working on behalf of a foreign intelligence service to hack American machines last week, it stunned employees at his new company, according to interviews and electronic records.

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Realme Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i Smartphones With 6.5-Inch Displays Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 50A and Realme Narzo 50i smartphones have launched in India. The Realme Narzo 50A has a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and it packs a 6,000mAh battery. The Realme Narzo 50i, on the other hand, has a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by the Unisoc processor.

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Realme Band 2 With Up to 90 Sports and Workout Modes, 12-Day Battery Life Launched in India

Realme Band 2 was launched in India on Friday as the latest fitness band from the company. It comes with a 1.4-inch touchscreen with 167x320 pixels resolution and 500 nits maximum brightness. The Realme Band 2 is priced at Rs. 2,999. It will come with up to 90 sports and workout modes.

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Uber to Roll Out Pension Plans for UK Drivers

Uber said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing service granted workers' rights to its drivers in the country.

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Tesla 'Self-Driving' Safety Concerns Raised by San Francisco Authorities as Public Test Nears

San Francisco transport authorities raised concerns about the safety record of Tesla's advanced driver assistant system, as the electric car maker prepared a wide release of a test version of the software that works on city streets and highways.

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Chip Shortage: White House Prods Companies on Semiconductor Information Request

The White House is pressing automakers, chip companies, and others to cooperate in a bid for more information about the ongoing semiconductor crisis that has forced cuts to US auto production but made clear that the industry needs to take the lead to solve the problem.

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WhatsApp Working on Cashback Feature for Payments Push, Multiple Features for Group Chats in the Works

WhatsApp is reportedly working on multiple features for group chats including group icon editor, and group info redesign. The company is also reportedly working on a cashback feature for users to encourage them to use WhatsApp Payments more.

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Realme GT Neo 2 India Launch to Take Place Soon, CEO Madhav Sheth Holds Poll on Twitter

Realme GT Neo is set to launch in India soon, confirmed Realme India, Europe, and Latin America CEO Madhav Sheth. The Indian pricing and launch date of the handset have not been announced yet. Realme GT Neo debuted in China with three different storage variants.

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Google Said to Offer Settlement for EU Antitrust Probe Into Digital Advertising

Google is seeking to settle an EU antitrust investigation into its digital advertising business, a person familiar with the matter said, a move that could help it stave off a disruptive, lengthy probe and a possible hefty fine.

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Huawei Nova 9, Nova 9 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro have been launched by the Chinese company. The new Huawei phones come with quad rear cameras and are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. In the series, the Huawei Nova 9 Pro also offers a larger display over the Nova 9 and comes with dual selfie camera setup.

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Zero-Day Hacking Attacks Set New Record In 2021: MIT Technology Review

A report by MIT Technology Review, based on the data collected from multiple sources, said at least 66 zero-days have been found in use in 2021, which is almost double the number of such attacks recorded last year. It blamed government-backed hackers for the rapid rise in such attacks.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro, Moto Tab G20 Launch Confirmed for Next Week; Will Be Available via Flipkart

Motorola is launching two new devices in India next week. Moto Tab G20 will launch on September 30 and the Edge 20 Pro will launch on October 1. The announcements have been made through a series of tweets and two microsites have also appeared on Flipkart.

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Prime Video Channels Bundling Service Launched by Amazon for Video Streaming Apps in India

Amazon launched Prime Video Channels bundling option in India for global and local streaming services, in a move aimed at boosting subscriptions.

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Google Says Disabled People Can Now Use Android Phones With Face Gestures

Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google said.

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Clubhouse Launches 'Wave' Feature to Let Users Invite Friends for Private Chats

Clubhouse has launched a feature to let users virtually wave at friends inside its audio-only chat app to show they are open to a private chat, in a move to expand beyond public rooms that can have thousands of listeners.

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Realme Narzo 50 Series, Band 2, Smart TV Neo 32-Inch India Launch Today: How to Watch

Realme Narzo 50 series, Band 2, and Smart TV Neo 32-inch will be launching in India on September 24 at 12:30pm IST on its Facebook and YouTube channels. The Narzo 50 series will be getting two smartphones - Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i. The former will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.

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iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini Go on Sale in India Today: Price, Offers

iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the iPhone 13 mini are set to go on sale in India today. The Apple Store Online as well as major e-commerce sites and offline retailers in the country will start selling the new iPhone models. Alongside India, customers in countries including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, the UK, the US, and more than 30 oth...

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Foundation Review: Apple TV+ Asimov Adaptation Far From ‘Game of Thrones in Space’

Foundation review: Apple TV+ series adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s books makes some much-needed changes and additions, but it doesn’t quite know where to go from there. Foundation release date is September 24 on Apple TV+.

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Google Files Writ With Delhi High Court Against CCI After 'Leak' of Confidential Report

Google said it has moved the Delhi High Court against the leak of antitrust body CCI's confidential report pertaining to the investigation against the tech giant.

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Redmi 9 Activ to Go on Sale in India on September 24, Specifications Tipped Alongside Redmi 9A Sport

Redmi 9 Activ sale is set to go live in India on Friday, September 24, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi announced on Thursday. Alongside the new Redmi 9 model, Xiaomi is tipped to have the Redmi 9A Sport in the works that would be launched in India alongside Redmi 9 Activ soon.

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Facebook Ordered by US Court to Release Records of Anti-Rohingya Content for Genocide Case

Facebook has been ordered by a US federal judge to release records of accounts connected to anti-Rohingya violence in Myanmar that the social media giant had shut down, rejecting its argument about protecting privacy as "rich with irony."

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Oppo K9 Pro Launch Set for September 26, Teased to Feature 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras

Oppo took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of Oppo K9 Pro in China. The handset will launch on September 26 and is teased to feature a triple rear camera setup the comprises a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The smartphone is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G India Launch Set for September 29, Will Come With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G will launch on September 29 at 12pm IST (noon). The smartphone will get a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC with 12 5G bands, a full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor.

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Dogecoin Knock-Off Nano Dogecoin Gains 5,000 Percent in 24 Hours

Nano Dogecoin has recently gained massive value in a span of 24 hours even as the real Dogecoin has had limited success of late. Listed as “INDC” on crypto platforms, Nano Dogecoin reportedly spiked by over 5,000 percent in value within a span of 24 hours.

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SoftBank-Backed Oyo Said to File for $1.2 Billion IPO Next Week

Oyo is expected to file for an initial public offering (IPO) next week to raise around $1 billion (roughly Rs 7,380 crores), as per a source.

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Apple, Intel Said to Be Among Attendees of White House Meeting on Chip Shortage

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger plans to attend a virtual White House meeting on the global chip shortage, along with representatives from companies including Apple, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, GM, Ford, and Stellantis, people familiar with the matter said.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2, and Surface Go 3 were unveiled at the hardware-focussed event on Wednesday. Microsoft also launched its new accessories namely the Surface Slim Pen 2, Surface Adaptive Kit, Ocean Plastic Mouse, and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset as well as announced upgrades to the Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro X.

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Moto G Pure Specifications, Official-Looking Renders Surface Online

Moto G Pure may launch soon as its official-looking renders and key specifications have surfaced online via tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@onleaks) in collaboration with Zoutons. The smartphone is said to come with a MediaTek Helio G25 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

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Can You 'Own' a Goal? Collectible NFTs Rolling Into Elite Football

NFTs are a new phenomenon, having exploded in popularity across various areas during the pandemic as enthusiasts and investors scramble to spend enormous sums of money on items that only exist online.

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Realme UI 3.0 to Launch in October, Will Share Features With ColorOS 12

Realme UI 3.0 was announced on Wednesday, and it will be launched in October along with the list of devices that will be receiving it. It will be based on Android 12, as per the naming trend followed by the brand. Realme cites Counterpoint to boast it ranks as the 6th largest smartphone brands globally. In Q2 2021 it sold 15 million units globally and has had a 135 pe...

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Bitcoin Price Sees a Hike After Days of Slump; Ethereum, Cardano Values Also Up

Bitcoin saw a rough six days along with other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum as well as Dogecoin. All major cryptocurrencies had been witnessing slumps until today.

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Minnal Murali Release Date Set for December 24 on Netflix, First Look Out Now

Minnal Murali release date is Christmas Eve December 24 on Netflix. Minnal Murali first look shows Tovino Thomas’ early superhero get-up.

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Twitter Is Working to Fix Disappearing Tweets Issue: All You Need to Know

Twitter users would reportedly face an issue where they would lose a tweet they were reading while the timeline got updated automatically. Twitter via the support page on Thursday announced that they are working to resolve this hassle and are expected to release updates in the next two months to fix the issue.

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Xiaomi Says Its Devices Do Not Censor Users Following Lithuania Report

Xiaomi said that its devices do not censor users' communications, a day after Lithuania's Defence Ministry recommended that consumers avoid Chinese phones due to a censoring feature in the smartphone giant's flagship phone.

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Apple to Pay One-Time Bonuses of Up to $1,000 to Store Employees: Report

Apple will pay one-time bonuses of as much as $1,000 (roughly Rs. 73,710) to store employees next month, Bloomberg News reported citing people familiar with the matter.

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Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer to Step Down, Will Become Company's First Senior Fellow in 2022

Facebook executive Mike Schroepfer said that he was stepping down as the company's chief technology officer.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Will Release April 15, 2022

Fantastic Beasts 3 titled Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Fantastic Beasts 3 released date moved up three months to April 15, 2022. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the third chapter in the Harry Potter spin-off franchise.

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Facebook Warns It Is 'Underreporting' iOS Advertising Results Amid Apple Privacy Changes

Facebook said it is underreporting the results of its advertising business on iOS devices, acknowledging that recent privacy changes from Apple have made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Facebook.

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Apple Bars Epic's Fortnite barred From App Store Until All Court Appeals End

Apple has blacklisted Fortnite from the App Store for several years until all the court appeals are done, Epic Games Chief Executive Officer Tim Sweeney said.

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Xiaomi Civi Launching as a New Smartphone Series on September 27

Xiaomi Civi is set to launch as a new smartphone series in China on Monday, September 27. The series appears to target young customers and include features such as a slim and lightweight body.

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Redmi Smart TV 32, Smart TV 43 With Dolby Audio, Android TV 11 Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Smart TV 32 and Redmi Smart TV 43 were launched in India on Wednesday. Both new Redmi Smart TV models come with PatchWall 4 based on Android TV 11 and carry features including Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X support, and a new Mi Remote.

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HP Spectre x360 16 2-in-1 Laptop With GlamCam, Up to 17 Hours Battery Life Launched

HP Spectre x360 16 convertible (2-in-1) laptop has been announced. The laptop comes with an optional 16-inch ultra-HD+ OLED touchscreen. It comes with a 5-megapixel webcam with HP GlamCam program that is said to enhance users' visual appearance using Beauty Mode, Lighting enhancements, more. Under the hood, it is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Int...

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Tesla Autopilot’s Safety: A Matter of Life or Death for Regulators

NTSB, which makes recommendations but lacks enforcement powers, has previously urged regulators at the NHTSA to investigate Autopilot's limitations, potential for driver misuse and possible safety risks following a series of crashes involving the technology, some of them fatal.

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HP Envy 34-Inch All-in-One Desktop PC With 5K Display, Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Graphics Launched

HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One Desktop PC has been announced. It features a 34-inch ultra-wide IPS display powered by up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. It will start shipping in October.

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Chinese Phones Should Be Thrown Away Due to Censorship Concerns, Lithuania Defence Ministry Says

Lithuania's Defence Ministry recommended that consumers avoid buying Chinese mobile phones and advised people to throw away the ones they have now after a government report found the devices had inbuilt censorship capabilities.

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EU Said to Legislate for Common Phone Charger Despite Apple Grumbles

The European Commission will present a legislative proposal for a common charger for mobile phones, tablets, and headphones, a person familiar with the matter said — a move likely to affect iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals.

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Google to Buy More Office Space in New York City as Big Tech Swoops Down on Real Estate

Google plans to buy an office building in Manhattan for $2.1 billion (roughly Rs. 15,470 cores), as the Alphabet-owned search engine giant joins fellow technology companies in investing in prime real estate, even as hybrid work models become common.

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Bitcoin, Ether Lose Value as Major Cryptocurrencies Continue to Struggle With Dips

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin values have slumped, while other cryptocurrencies like Ripple and Elrond have witnessed a rise. Here’s a roundup of the top assets in the cryptocurrency market.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Likely to Launch in September, Sale to Begin in October via Flipkart: Report

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is likely to launch by the end of September with deliveries beginning in October, as per industry sources cited by IANS. The smartphone is said to come with a triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The report mentions it will feature a full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will also be the first 5G offering in the Ga...

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Cryptocurrency Exchange Suex Faces US Sanctions Over Ransomware Attacks

The Joe Biden administration unveiled sanctions against a cryptocurrency exchange over its alleged role in enabling illegal payments from ransomware attacks, officials said, part of a broader crackdown on the growing threat.

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Elon Musk Says First Inspiration4 Mission Had Toilet 'Challenges'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk delivered what no previous human missions to outer space could. The company took four civilian crew members to outer space in a spacecraft with no professional astronauts on board and returned them safely to Earth after three days. While the successful mission was an encouragement to others attempting something similar, the all-civilian crew faced...

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Redmi G 2021 Gaming Laptop With 144Hz Display, 11th Gen Intel Core i5 and AMD Ryzen 7 Processors Launched

Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop was launched on Wednesday, September 22. The new model comes as an upgrade to last year’s Redmi G and is available in Intel and AMD variants. Redmi G 2021 specifications include a 144Hz display and 16GB of RAM.

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Facebook Oversight Board Seeks Clarity on XCheck Review System for High-Profile Users

Facebook's independent Oversight Board said it has asked the social networking giant to provide clarity on the system it uses to review content decisions relating to some high-profile users.

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Shang-Chi Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for November 12

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will release Friday, November 12 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, as part of Disney+ Day global celebrations. Jungle Cruise out November 12 on Disney+ Hotstar. Marvel and Star Wars specials also debut on Disney+ Day.

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Facebook Says It Spent Over $13 Billion on Safety, Security Since 2016

Facebook said on Tuesday it has invested more than $13 billion (roughly Rs. 95,830 crores) in safety and security measures since 2016, days after a newspaper reported the company had failed to fix "the platform's ill effects" researchers had identified.

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Facebook Portal Go, Portal+ Announced; Portal for Business Introduced in US

Facebook on Tuesday announced two new models of its Portal video calling devices, including its first portable version. The social media company also said it was testing with several US companies a service for businesses to remotely manage Portal work accounts and devices.

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How Foundation’s New Emperor Cleon Clones — Dawn, Day, and Dusk — Came to Be

Foundation star Lee Pace and creator David S. Goyer talk about the Emperor Cleon clones — Dawn, Day, and Dusk — that rule the galaxy in the Apple TV+ series. How they came to be, why Pace was inspired by Romans, Incas and Haile Selassie. Foundation release date is September 24 on Apple TV+.

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Cambridge Analytica Shows Asimov’s Psychohistory Is Possible, Says Foundation Star Jared Harris

Foundation star Jared Harris notes similarities between Hari Seldon and his Chernobyl character Valery Legasov, and how Cambridge Analytica shows us why Seldon’s psychohistory theory is possible. Foundation release date is September 24 on Apple TV+.

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Inside Foundation, the Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Series That Makes Asimov’s Books Richer in Every Way

Foundation creator David S. Goyer, and stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Leah Harvey, and Lou Llobell discuss how the new Apple TV+ sci-fi series makes Isaac Asimov’s books richer — and talk about their characters — by including a lot more women and people of colour, making it more emotional and crafting new characters, and filming on location as much as possible. F...

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro India Launch Teased, Flipkart Suggests October 1 Release Date

Motorola Edge 20 Pro India launch has been teased on Twitter. Flipkart has separately suggested that the Motorola Edge 20 Pro launch date in India may be October 1.

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NFT Fantasy Soccer Game Sorare’s $680 Million Funding Round Is Led by SoftBank

NFT fantasy soccer game Sorare has raised $680 million (roughly Rs. 5,005 crores) in a funding round led by SoftBank. Players including ex-England international Rio Ferdinand and Spain's Gerard Pique were among the investors.

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India’s Plan for Tighter E-Commerce Rules Facing Internal Government Dissent, Show Documents

India's plan to have stricter rules governing the e-commerce market has run into internal government dissent with the Ministry of Finance describing some proposals as "excessive" and "without economic rationale".

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HyperX Cloud Stinger S Gaming Headphones With Noise-Cancelling Mic Launched in India

HyperX has unveiled its latest gaming headset for India called the Cloud Stinger S. It features 50mm drivers and rotating ear cups. It has a noise-cancelling microphone and adjustable steel sliders. 

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Despite Rollout Hiccups, El Salvador President Says the Country Bought 150 More Bitcoins

Bitcoin is being heavily promoted by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele after the country adopted the cryptocurrency as legal tender.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Regulatory Labels Show 33W Charging Support; Live Translate Feature Tipped

Google Pixel 6 series will reportedly support 33W fast charging and a Live Translate feature. The latter is also said to be available with other Pixel smartphones running Android 12.

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WhatsApp Testing a Feature on Android, iOS to Let You Report Specific Messages, Instead of Entire Chats

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to let users report specific messages on the platform. This will be an extension to the existing report option, and is currently available to some beta testers on Android and iOS.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price, Key Specifications Leak Ahead of Official Launch Announcement

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 pricing and specifications have been leaked by a tipster. The laptop is said to feature Intel's 11th Gen processor and Windows 11.

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Fossilised Footprints of Extinct Species of Elephants Reveal a Prehistoric Nursery in Spain

A footprint of an extinct species of straight-tusked elephants that were wiped out in the last ice age has been discovered in Spain.

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Nokia Launch Event Scheduled for October 6, Teaser Tips Rumoured Nokia T20 Tablet

Nokia licensee HMD Global has teased that it will launch a new product on October 6. The image shared by the brand shows multiple Nokia feature phones and smartphones along with a white, unbranded retail box that is significantly bigger than the rest. The event is speculated to launch the Nokia T20 tablet.

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Amazon Launches New Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition With Larger Display

Amazon on Tuesday launched its next-generation Kindle Paperwhite that comes in two different models — the all-new regular Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Amazon is also separately hosting a hardware event on September 28 where it is expected to unveil its range of new devices and services.

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CoinBase Lands Another Huge Contract with US Government

CoinBase will be helping the US government with software assistance in the growing crypto space. This is the second such deal CoinBase has signed, and has been drawing criticism for online.

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Realme GT Neo 2 Price Surfaces Online Ahead of Launch; MediaTek Dimensity 1200AI-Powered Variant Tipped

Realme GT Neo 2 is scheduled to launch on September 22 in China. Ahead of its launch, many specifications of the smartphone have been confirmed by the company. Now, tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the alleged pricing of the upcoming smartphone. Another tipster, Digital Chat Station, has shared that Realme will launch another variant of the GT Neo 2 that will be powere...

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OnePlus, Oppo to to Combine OxygenOS, ColorOS Into a Unified Operating System in 2022; No OnePlus 9T This Year

OnePlus and Oppo are combining their custom OxygenOS and ColorOS custom skins into a new unified operating system based on Android, OnePlus Co-Founder Pete Lau said in a forum post. Lau in a separate media interview confirmed that OnePlus has no plans to launch the OnePlus 9T this year.

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Google Meet for Web Gets Automatic Brightness Feature to Improve Visibility During Video Calls

Google Meet has introduced a brightness adjustment feature to its Web version following the introduction of low-light mode on mobile last year. The video-calling app can now detect when the user is underexposed due to poor lighting and then increase the brightness automatically on their device.

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Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum Fall In Backdrop of China Evergrande's Debt Worth $300 Billion

In the starting of this week as well, the value of Bitcoin had fallen by 3.35 percent as it began trading at Rs. 36,44,325 ($49,489) on September 20.

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NASA Picks Moon Site Nobile Crater for Landing Ice-Hunting Rover in 2023

NASA has picked Nobile Crater, a region of the Moon's south pole, to land an ice-seeking rover in 2023.

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Cryptocurrencies Post 5th Straight Week of Inflows, Shows CoinShares Data

Cryptocurrency investments saw inflows for a fifth consecutive week as market sentiment continued to improve, shows data from digital asset manager CoinShares.

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Bitcoin Wallet That Went From Rs. 6 Lakhs to Rs. 216 Crores Wakes Up After 9 Years

A dormant Bitcoin wallet has woken up after 9 years after the value of the crypto coins it held went up from Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 216 crores.

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Motorola Moto E40 Specifications Leaked, May Come With a 90Hz Refresh Rate Display

Motorola Moto E40 may launch soon as it has had more of its key specifications tipped. The smartphone is said to get a 6.5-inch HD+ Max Vision display with a 90Hz refresh rate, an unnamed octa-core processor, and a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor.

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Netflix Offers Free Mobile Plan in Kenya to Entice New Subscribers

Netflix is offering a free mobile plan with about one-quarter of its TV shows and movies in Kenya, a strategy aimed at sparking growth in a key African market.

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Twitter Agrees to Pay Over $800 Million to Settle Lawsuit Accusing It of Misleading Investors

Twitter has agreed to pay $809.5 (roughly Rs. 5,960 crores) million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses it of deceiving investors about how often people used its platform.

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What is Uniswap Cryptocurrency, and Why is it Useful?

UniSwap is world’s largest decentralised exchange token based on Ethereum blockchain. These tokens are seen as guaranteed ways of briskly liquefying crypto assets for thousands of users.

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Harley-Davidson to Sell Limited Edition of Its Retro-Inspired Electric Bike Later This Year

Harley-Davidson's first electric bike is set to go on sale. Serial 1, an e-bicycle company that emerged from Harley-Davidson's original electric bicycle programme, will now sell a limited number of S1 Mosh/Tribute e-bikes.

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Western Digital Elements SE SSD With Write Speeds of Up to 400MBps Launched

Western Digital Elements SE external solid-state drive (SSD) has been launched. The portable SSD comes in 480GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage variants. It also features write speeds of up to 400MBps and comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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Apple’s App Store, Google Play Delisted Over 8 Lakh Apps Over Lack of Privacy Policy, Other Factors: Report

Over 813,000 apps were delisted from Apple’s and Google’s app stores in the first half of this year, as per the H1 2021 Delisted Mobile Apps Report by Pixalate. More than five million mobile apps across the Google and Apple app stores were analysed to form the report. Out of those, 15 percent of the apps were delisted in the first half of the year. The report also...

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IPL 2021: How to Watch IPL Matches Live Online

IPL 2021 is back. Here’s how you can watch IPL 2021 matches online in India and around the world.

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Zebronics ZEB-FIT7220CH Smartwatch With Calling Function, 7 Sports Modes Launched in India

Zebronics ZEB-FIT7220CH smartwatch has been launched in India. It is equipped with a 210mAh battery and can track 7 sports modes. The new wearable is listed with a price tag of Rs. 3,999 on Amazon.

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Bitcoin May Touch $100,000 by End of 2021, Bloomberg Analyst Says

Bitcoin price has recently seen extreme volatility, but it is likely to surpass $100,000 (roughly Rs. 73.65 lakhs) this year, a Bloomberg analyst said. Mike McGlone tweeted a chart that, he said, showed why Bitcoin can reach the $100,000 mark this year.

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Christie’s to Hold Auction of Some of the Oldest NFT Art — With Live Bids in ETH

The curated selection will be uniting yesteryear artists from the mid-twentieth century with their modern-day counterparts, a report by ArtDaily claimed.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2021: Motorola, Oppo, Poco, Realme, Samsung, Vivo to Launch New Smartphones

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2021 will see the launch of a host new smartphones, a dedicated microsite confirms. Motorola, Oppo, Poco, Realme, Samsung, and Vivo will launch new smartphones from September 24 to October 1.

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Amazon India Now Lets Customers Shop in Bengali, Marathi; Announces Hindi Voice Shopping Experience

Amazon on Monday expanded its Indian language support by adding Bengali and Marathi as two new languages for customers to shop on its e-commerce site. Amazon also announced the addition of Hindi to its voice-based shopping experience.

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iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 Release in India Today: How to Download, New Features

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are set to be released in India today. Alongside the two new software updates, Apple is also releasing watchOS 8 for Apple Watch users later today.

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iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 Release in India Today: How to Download, New Features

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are set to be released in India today. Alongside the two new software updates, Apple is also releasing watchOS 8 for Apple Watch users later today.

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Weight Loss Attempts Not Working as Desired? Time to Pay Attention to Your Gut Microbiome, Study Suggests

A new study says the genetic capacity of the gut microbiome is also a significant factor that influences how much weight a person is likely to lose with simple lifestyle changes. The gut microbiome, having trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes, plays a key role in digestion. It also benefits the immune system.

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Oppo A16 With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo A16 with a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC has been launched in India. The smartphone comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD display. The SoC is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

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Facebook India Appoints Former IAS Officer Rajiv Aggarwal as Head of Public Policy

Facebook India said it has appointed ex-IAS officer and former Uber executive Rajiv Aggarwal as the Director of Public Policy.

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Telegram Users Can Now Record Livestreams, New Update Brings Chat Themes, More

Telegram has released a new update for its app on iOS and Android that allows users to set different themes for individual chats, a new set of interactive emoji with fullscreen effects, and detailed read receipts in group chats. The update also lets users record video and audio from live broadcasts.

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Cryptocurrency Prices in India Today: Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum Witness Slight Slip

In a weekend dip, the value of Bitcoin has further gone down by 3.35 percent. Last week on 17 September, Bitcoin’s exchange value had slipped by 0.65 percent.

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Amazon Shuts 3,000 Online Stores Backed by 600 Chinese Brands to Fight Fake Reviews: Report

Amazon has reportedly cracked down on 600 Chinese brands on its platform. The world's largest e-commerce company reportedly said on Friday that it had closed about 3,000 merchant accounts that were backed by these brands.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G India Launch Date Set for September 28: Expected Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G India launch date is set for September 28, the company confirmed through a tweet. The new launch date comes just days after Amazon had wrongly suggested a September 19 launch for the Galaxy M52 5G in India.

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Realme C25Y Pre-Bookings Begin on Company Site: Price, Specifications

Realme C25Y is available to pre-order on the official website starting today. Only the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is listed for pre-booking. Realme C25Y was launched on September 16 and will go on sale on September 27. It comes with a Unisoc T610 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. It is also the first smartphone in the Realme C series ...

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Emmy Winners 2021: The Crown Sweeps the Night, Tied With The Queen’s Gambit Overall

Netflix swept the 2021 Emmys with 43 trophies, thanks to 11 apiece for The Queen’s Gambit, and The Crown, which swept its categories on main night: best drama series, best lead actress (Olivia Colman), best lead actor (Josh O’Connor), best supporting actress (Gillian Anderson), best supporting actor (Tobias Menzies), best directing and best writing. Ted Lasso and ...

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Honda Prologue: Company Targets Annual Sales of 70,000 Electric Vehicles in US From 2024

Honda's US unit said it is targeting initial annual sales of 70,000 for its planned electric Prologue sport utility vehicle when it goes to market in 2024.

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Facebook Says Wall Street Journal Allegations Are 'Mischaracterisations,' Confer 'False Motives'

Facebook slammed a Wall Street Journal series of articles about the social media company's platform as containing "deliberate mischaracterisations" and said the articles "conferred egregiously false motives to Facebook's leadership and employees."

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How to Pick Good Cryptos? Understanding Investing in Cryptocurrency

With thousands of cryptocurrencies available to purchase on exchanges, how do you decide which is the right one to invest in, which will provide reliable returns? Although cryptocurrency is very volatile, by paying attention to a few key points, investors can lower their risk a little.

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How to Watch Emmy Awards 2021 in India

Emmys Awards 2021 are set for Sunday. In India, 2021 Emmys air Monday, September 20 from 5:30am IST exclusively streaming on Lionsgate Play. That’s the only way to watch Emmys online in India.

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How to Add Links to Your Instagram Stories

Instagram influencers or creators with over 10,000 followers are allowed to add links to their stories. The swipe-up to add link option has been replaced with link stickers. Users are advised to exercise caution before they add links to the platform.

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How to Compress Videos on Your iPhone

Follow the simple steps mentioned below to compress video on an iPhone using the Video Compress app. If you are aware that you need a low-size video file, its best to shoot in space saver quality from the beginning.

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How to Find Lost iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple Watch Using Siri

Losing a device can be troublesome, especially if it's a smart device like an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch. Apple helps users find their lost devices using multiple methods. Let's have a look at how to find a lost Apple device using Siri.

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Elon Musk Says Next SpaceX Mission Will Have Free Wi-Fi, Food Warmer

Elon Musk has said in a tweet that the next space mission aboard a SpaceX vehicle will have a food warmer, but more importantly, free Wi-Fi.

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Two Spacetech Startups Get Access to ISRO Facilities, Expertise to Test Rocket Systems

Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has signed an MoU with Department of Space (DoS) for access to ISRO facilities and expertise to test rocket systems.

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Bitcoin's Anonymous Creator Satoshi Nakamoto's First-Ever Statue Unveiled in Budapest

Bitcoin's anonymous creator, who is referred to as Satoshi Nakamoto, is revered around the world, and now a statue dedicated to him has been unveiled in Budapest, Hungary.

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iQoo Z5 Price in India Leaks, Launch Tipped for September End

Qoo Z5 is tipped to launch in India at the end of this month priced under Rs. 30,000 in India. The phone is confirmed to launch in China on September 23. It is teased to pack a 5,000mAh battery and will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC.

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Google Abused Android Dominance, Shows Indian Antitrust Probe Report

Google misused its Android dominance to hurt competitors, as per the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) June report seen by Reuters.

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PayPal Allows UK Customers to Trade in Cryptocurrencies via Its Platform

PayPal has started offering crypto trading to its customers in the UK after first announcing plans to move into the British crypto market last month.

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Google TV Plans to Add Free, Ad-Supported Live TV Channels: Report

Google is reportedly working on adding free streaming channels on the Google TV platform. It is said to be in talks with free and ad-support streaming television channels and is likely to announce it in fall this year. Google could reportedly even wait to announce the addition alongside its smart TV partners in 2022.

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Inspiration4 in Space: What Life Is Like Aboard the SpaceX Dragon Capsule

SpaceX Dragon living quarters described in detail and what the Inspiration4 — the first civilian crew in Space — is up to.

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After ExpressVPN CIO Named in UAE Surveillance Scandal; Edward Snowden Says Stop Using It

Edward Snowden has asked people to stop using ExpressVPN in a tweet after the US Justice Department revealed in court records that the company's CIO and two others worked on a surveillance operation for the UAE government.

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Ikea Gaming-Theamed Furniture, Accessories to Launch Globally: Products, Price, Features

Ikea has announced the global launch of its gaming furniture and accessories developed in collaboration with Asus. The lineup first arrived in China. You can check out the products and their prices and features here.

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Chinese Astronauts Return Safely to Earth After 90-Day Space Station Mission

Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely on Friday after their 90-day visit to an unfinished space station in the country's first crewed mission since 2016.

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Work With Global Regulators on Data Security Amid China Scrutiny

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the electric vehicles company will work with global regulators to ensure data security.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Users to Get XPan Mode to Recreate Hasselblad Camera-Like Photos

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 users are getting a new update and it brings along the XPan mode. This mode has been designed to replicate the experience of using the Hasselblad XPan camera. Once the shutter is pressed, it appears as a film negative before being transformed as the final image.

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Bitcoin Mining Electronic Waste ‘Growing Threat to Environment’, Says Study

Bitcoin mining generates substantial electronic waste that "represents a growing threat to the environment", according to a recent study. It says the average lifecycle of the powerful computers used to generate the cryptocurrency was only 1.3 years.

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Oppo Unveils ColorOS 12 Based on Android 12; Lists Oppo, OnePlus Phones Getting Update

Oppo has unveiled Android 12-based ColorOS 12. It features Quick View cards, a 3D avatar feature called Omoji, and allows operating supported phones with a Windows 10 or 11 laptop. Oppo also revealed the names of the devices that will receive new versions of ColorOS 12 in China in the coming months.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G Price in India, Colour Options Leak Ahead of September 25 Launch

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G has leaked in price and specifications. It is expected to come to India starting at a price of Rs. 21,999. The phone may come in three colours at the beginning and one colour may become official later.

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Apple Watch Series 7 Specifications in Detail Tipped Through Alleged Internal Document

Apple Watch Series 7 specifications have reportedly been detailed in an alleged internal document shared online. The document suggests the S7 system-in-package (SiP) on the new Apple Watch. It also indicates 32GB internal storage as well as the weight of the Apple Watch Series 7.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Update Version 1.6 Brings Flora Menace Mode: How to Download on Android, iOS

Battlegrounds Mobile India update version 1.6 for Android and iOS users has been released by Krafton. It brings a new mode called ‘Flora Menace’. This new mode comes with new alien plants that pop up at different times. It’s coming to the Erangel map today.

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Tesla to Work With Global Regulators on Data Security: CEO Elon Musk

Tesla will work with global regulators to ensure data security, Chief Executive Elon Musk told an industry event in China.

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Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, Vivo X70 Pro+ India Launch Confirmed for September 30

Vivo X70 series' launch in India is confirmed for September 30. A special microsite has been put up on Vivo's official website with a countdown that ends at 12pm on September 30. The website doesn't mention any specifications or the price of the new flagship series from Vivo.

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Google Pixel Fold Launch Tipped for Q4 2021, May Come With LTPO OLED Display

Google Pixel Fold is tipped to launch in the fourth quarter of 2021, and the foldable phone is said to carry a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED display. So far, the Pixel Fold has only surfaced in the rumour mill with codename ‘Passport.’

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iPhone 13 Pro Significantly Outscores iPhone 12 Pro in CPU, GPU, Memory Performance, AnTuTu Scores Suggest

iPhone 13 Pro featuring Apple’s A15 Bionic chipset gets a total AnTuTu score of close to 8,40,000 points, which is significantly higher than that of the iPhone 12 Pro at 7,05,725.

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Realme Narzo 50 Series India Launch Set for September 24, Realme Band 2 and Smart TV Neo 32-Inch Also Coming

Realme Narzo 50 series, Realme Band 2, and Realme Smart TV Neo 32-inch to launch in India on September 24. The phone is being teased through a dedicated page on the company site. It is teased to pack a 6,000mAh battery and be powered by the Helio G85 SoC.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Production Capacity to Be Boosted to 80,000 per Year, Will Go on Sale Next Year

Ford F-150 Lightning production capacity will be boosted to 80,000 per year due to strong demand for the electric pickup truck, adding that the vehicle would go on sale next spring.

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Cryptocurrency: Over 60 Exchanges in South Korea to Suspend Services Next Week

Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea must notify customers of a partial or full suspension of trading by midnight, a week before a new regulation comes into effect.

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Cryptocurrency Prices in India Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip Marginally, Dogecoin Witnesses Rise

A longer trend for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is still positive, although we're still quite far from the highs in May.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Price, Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch via Retailer Listing in Poland

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G price and specifications have been leaked via a listing on a Polish retail website. The website shows that it is priced at PLN 1,749 (roughly Rs. 33,000). The listing also shows some key specifications of the smartphone - Snapdragon 778G SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB onboard storage, triple rear camera setup, and more.

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Clive Sinclair, the Home Computing Pioneer, Dies Aged 81

Sir Clive Sinclair has died at the age of 81. The computing pioneer died at home in London on Thursday, September 16, after a prolonged illness. Considered to be one of Britain's most prolific inventors and entrepreneurs, Sinclair is most famous for making computers accessible to the masses by bringing them into homes.

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Cryptocurrency ATM Kiosks, Bitcoin Purchase-Related Complaints to Be Investigated by El Salvador Body

El Salvador's Court of Accounts, which oversees its public resources, will investigate a complaint about the government's Bitcoin purchases and the construction of kiosks for cryptocurrency ATMs, according to a document seen by Reuters.

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Facebook Removes German Anti-COVID Restrictions Group Over 'Social Harm'

Facebook has removed a network of accounts linked to an anti-COVID restrictions movement in Germany as it announced a new crackdown on coordinated campaigns of real users that cause harm on and off its platforms.

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Microsoft Office 2021 Release Date Set for October 5, to Come Alongside Windows 11

Microsoft Office 2021 release date is set for October 5, the Redmond company has announced. Microsoft has also made its Office Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) generally available for Windows and macOS users. The release date of Office 2021 is the same as Windows 11.

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Google Doodle Honors Famed Japanese Green Tea Researcher Michiyo Tsujimura on Her 133th Birthday

Google Doodle is celebrating the life of Michiyo Tsujimara, who is known for her incredible research into the nutritional benefits of green tea. She discovered Vitamin C as one of the first molecular compounds in green tea and was able to isolate catechin and tannin, the two components that make green tea taste bitter.

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SpaceX Inspiration4 Launched Successfully: Here’s What the ‘Happy’ All-Civilian Crew Is Up To

SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew spent their first day in orbit conducting scientific research and talking to children at a pediatric cancer hospital, after blasting off on their pioneering mission from Cape Canaveral the night before.

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Facebook Cracks Down on Real-User Networks Over Harmful Activities

Facebook is taking a more aggressive approach to shut down coordinated groups of real-user accounts engaging in certain harmful activities on its platform, using the same strategy its security teams take against campaigns using fake accounts.

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Facebook Rolls Out New Messaging, Business Tools for Brands With Aim to Become Online Shopping Destination

Facebook said it is rolling out new ways for businesses to find and chat with potential customers on its apps, as it seeks to become an online shopping destination.

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iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini Pre-Orders in India Going Live Today: Price, Offers

iPhone 13 series is set to go on pre-orders in India starting today. Apple will offer the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the iPhone 13 mini for pre-orders in the country. Alongside India, the pre-orders will go live in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, the UK, the US, and more than 30 other countries and regions around the world.

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Cryptocurrency Fraudster Gets Prison Sentence From US Court for Duping Investors of Over $90 Million

Crypto investments are soaring around the world, and so are related scams. A US court has released a strict verdict against a crypto scammer, who was duping off unsuspecting and innocent investors off of their hard earned money.

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Fitbit Rolling Out 'Snore & Noise Detect' Feature for Sense, Versa 3 Smartwatches: How to Enable

Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa 3 are receiving a new snore and noise detection feature. The feature is designed to help users learn about the noises at night that may be reducing their sleep quality. The new feature is limited to Premium subscribers only, as per the report.

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PUBG: New State Receives More Than 40 Million Pre-Registrations on Android and iOS

PUBG: New State has received more than 40 million pre-registrations on Android and iOS devices. The battle royale game has recently finished its second alpha testing and its release date will be announced in October. The game is slated to release later this year.

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Realme C25Y With 50-Megapixel Primary Camera, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C25Y was launched in India on Thursday. The new Realme phone is the first model in the company’s C series to carry a 50-megapixel primary camera. Realme C25Y competes against Redmi 10 Prime that Xiaomi launched in the country earlier this month.

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iPhone 13 Pro Delivers Over 55 Percent Better Graphics Performance Than iPhone 12 Pro, Geekbench Test Suggests

iPhone 13 Pro delivers over 55 percent better graphics performance over iPhone 12 Pro, Geekbench suggested in a test report. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max both come with Apple's A15 Bionic chip that has a five-core GPU.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Details Measures Against Illegal Activities; Bans Over 140,000 Accounts in a Week

Battlegrounds Mobile India has announced some strict countermeasures for illegal programs and activities running in the game. Krafton has also announced that players can conduct routine repairs to remove any wanted data or programs that may lead to their accounts getting banned. The developer has also banned close to 140,000 accounts in the week beginning September 3.

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This Startup Is Converting Vintage Cars Into Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles to Save Them From Landfills

A startup named London Electric Cars is showing the way to convert vintage cars to electric vehicles in order to save them from being dumped in landfills. According to the UK government's green energy policies, almost 46 percent of the total cars would have to be electric by 2030 to meet the nation's climate goals.

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Big Tech's Little Mergers Draw More US Antitrust Scrutiny

US Federal Trade Commission staff presented data on small acquisitions by five big technology companies, and the agency scrapped guidelines on vertical mergers which combine a company with a supplier — both steps indicating plans to be tougher on deals.

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Xpeng-Backed Startup Says to Deliver Flying Cars in 2024

Xpeng Heitech, a flying car startup backed by electric vehicle maker Xpeng, said that it would deliver flying cars to customers in 2024.

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iPhone SE (2020) 256GB Reportedly Discontinued, Delisted From Apple India Store

iPhone SE (2020) 256GB storage option has reportedly been discontinued. It is not listed on Apple India online store and only the 64GB and 128GB storage options are up for grabs. Flipkart has listed the 256GB storage option, but that is likely till the storage last.

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DoorDash Sues New York City Over Customer Data Law, Second Lawsuit in Week

DoorDash sued New York City over a new law requiring food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants, saying it violates customer privacy and lets restaurants compete unfairly.

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Vivo X70 Series India Launch Date Tipped for September 30; Global X70 Pro, Pro+ May Feature Gimbal Camera

Vivo X70 series — comprising Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and Vivo X70 Pro+ — was launched in China last week. The company is planning to unveil its new X70 lineup in India soon. As per a tipster, Vivo X70 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+ will be launched in the country on September 30.

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Discord Raises $500 Million in New Funding, Now Reportedly Valued at $15 Billion

Discord has raised $500 million (roughly Rs. 3,680 cores) in a new funding round led by investment firm Dragoneer Investment Group, a company spokesperson said.

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Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash to Be Accepted by AMC Theatres

AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron said AMC Theatres will accept Bitcoin for online ticket and concession payments, and similarly accept other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.

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Motorola Moto E20 With Dual Rear Cameras Reportedly Launched; Moto E40 Specifications Appear on Geekbench

Motorola Moto E20 has reportedly been launched as the Lenovo-owned company’s newest affordable model. The new Motorola phone comes with an HD+ display and is powered by a Unisoc SoC. In addition to the Moto E20 launch, the Motorola Moto E40 has purportedly appeared on Geekbench with some of its key specifications.

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Netflix’s TUDUM Event to Feature Over 145 Stars. Here’s the Official Trailer

Netflix’s TUDUM global fan event now has a trailer. Madhuri Dixit, Dwayne Johnson, and Jennifer Aniston among 145 stars to feature at TUDUM. Netflix unveils TUDUM: India Spotlight for 9pm IST on September 25.

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Microsoft Is Adopting Passwordless Sign-In for All Accounts and Apps

Microsoft has announced that all Microsoft account holders can now access passwordless sign-in. They can now use Microsoft Authenticator, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code sent to their phone or email. Passwordless sign-in was first introduced in 2019 for Windows 10.

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Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000, Smart Band 6 NFC, Smart Projector 2 Unveiled Alongside 11T Series

Xiaomi has unveiled a series of smart devices alongside its 11T smartphone range and the Xiaomi Pad 5. This includes the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000, Smart Projector 2, and the Xiaomi Band 6 NFC. The Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is claimed to offer connectivity in areas of up to 4,000 square feet.

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Battlefield 2042 Release Date Delayed Nearly a Month to November 19

Battlefield 2042 release date delayed from October 22 to November 19, EA DICE has announced, citing challenges working from home during COVID-19. DICE will provide updates on Battlefield 2042 open beta later in September.

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Realme Pad to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Pad sale in India is taking place for the first time today at 12pm (noon). The tablet will be available through Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail outlets in the country.

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5G Auctions Most Probably in February 2022, May Even Try for January: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

5G spectrum auctions will "most probably" be held in February 2022, and the government may even try for a January timeline, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

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WhatsApp Testing In-App Business Directory to Help Users Find Shops, Services

WhatsApp launched a new feature to make it possible to search for businesses within its app for the first time, the company said.

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iQoo Z5 Launch Date Set for September 23, Snapdragon 778G Confirmed

iQoo Z5 launch date has been announced and it is set for September 23. iQoo posted a teaser image on Weibo to announce the launch of the new smartphone. The iQoo Z5 is speculated to come alongside the iQoo Z5 Pro and iQoo Z5x.

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Artificial Intelligence Has a Lot to Learn From Sea Slug, Study Suggests

A new discovery in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) takes inspiration from one of the simplest marine creatures in the world — the sea slug. AI is in a constant state of growth, trying to improve and be more efficient. A simple sea slug has helped researchers break new grounds.

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Snap Hires Jacqueline Beauchere as Its First Global Head of Platform Safety

Snapchat's owner has hired a longtime online safety advocate as its first global head of platform safety as the company continues to ramp up efforts around user safety and as social media firms face mounting global pressure from regulators and lawmakers.

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Google Says It Offers More Than KRW 12 Trillion in Consumer Benefits in South Korea

Google said its presence in South Korea equates to nearly KRW 12 trillion won (roughly Rs. 75,580 crores) in economic benefits for its users, as the US tech giant faces increased scrutiny from regulators and politicians.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11 Prices in India Cut After iPhone 13 Series Launch

iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 series handsets have received a price cut in India after the iPhone 13 series launch. The iPhone 12 mini 64GB storage variant is now available at Rs. 59,900 on Apple’s online store. 

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Xiaomi 11T Series, 11 Lite 5G NE, Pad 5 Price and Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch Today

Pricing for the Xiaomi Pad 5, Smart Pen, 11T series, and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G has leaked online. The global launch event is scheduled for later today at 8pm GMT+8 (5.30pm IST). At the event, the company is also rumoured to launch a new Smart TV, the new 120W Hypercharge technology, a new Wi-Fi mesh system, and the Xiaomi Band 6 NFC model.

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NASA Explains Why 'Stars Are Just Like Us' With Stunning Pictures of Four Nebulae

NASA often shares images of the Earth and space that leaves social media users in awe. This time around, the space agency shared not one but four images of nebulae — star-forming gaseous clouds — on its official Instagram page.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G India Launch Date Set for September 19, Shows Amazon Teaser

Samsung Galaxy M52 launch date in India is set for September 19, Amazon revealed through a listing on its mobile site and app on Wednesday. The new Samsung phone is rumoured to have a 120Hz display and come with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC.

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WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Extended to Non-Beta Testers: Report

WhatsApp users are reportedly receiving an update that will further extend the multi-device functionality. The update now makes it possible for stable version users on Android and iOS to join the multi-device beta test. The instant messaging service has also listed out the steps on how users can join or leave the beta test.

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Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, 11 Lite 5G NE to Launch at Global Event Today: How to Watch, Expected Specifications

Xiaomi global event is all set for today. The Xiaomi 11T series, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE smartphones are anticipated to launch at the event. Xiaomi will unveil its new 120W Hypercharge technology and a new report suggests that the Smart TV Q1E 55-inch, Xiaomi Band 6 NFC, and AX3000 mesh system may also launch alongside.

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Xiaomi Smart TV Q1E, Mi Smart Band 6 NFC, AX3000 Router Tipped to Be Launched Alongside Xiaomi 11T Series

Xiaomi is all set to hold its 11T series launch event today, September 15, at 5:30pm IST. Xiaomi Smart TV Q1E, Mi Smart Band 6 NFC, AX3000 mesh system router, and Smart Projector 2 will be reportedly launching alongside the Xiaomi 11T series at the launch event.

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Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches 34 New UK Satellites From OneWeb to Provide Broadband Internet Globally

A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into space carrying 34 new satellites from British operator OneWeb, which aims to provide broadband Internet everywhere in the world.

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China Developing Machines That Can Track Data Sent Abroad by Cars

China, the world's biggest vehicle market where regulators are implementing new rules on data protection, is developing machines that will be able to track data sent abroad by cars, a government-backed agency said.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2021 Starting Soon: iPhone 12, MSI Laptops, More Receive Discounts

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2021 is just around the corner. The dates of the sale have not yet been announced but the microsite reveals some deals that the e-commerce giant will be offering its customers during the sale period. Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2021 will also see a few product launches.

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T-Mobile Data Breach to Be Investigated by Massachusetts Attorney General

Massachusetts' attorney general said she will investigate the cyberattack against T-Mobile US that exposed personal information of more than 53 million people.

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Cybercrime Spreads in Australia as COVID-19 Pushes More People Online

Australia reported a 13 percent jump in cybercrime in the past year, with about one incident in four targeting critical infrastructure and services as working from home during the pandemic made more people vulnerable to online attacks.

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Realme Dizo Watch 2, Dizo Watch Pro to Launch in India Today, Pocket Bluetooth Speaker Goes on Sale as Well

Realme Dizo Watch 2, Dizo Watch Pro will launch in India at 12pm (noon) today. The company will introduce the two wearables through its social media handles. Realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker will also go on sale for the first time today at 12pm (noon).

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Microsoft President Brad Smith Named as Vice Chair, Company to Buy Back Up to $60 Billion in Shares

Microsoft said it will conduct an up to $60 billion (roughly Rs. 4,42,120 crores) share buyback programme, raise its quarterly dividend by 11 percent, and appoint company President Brad Smith as vice chair.

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TikTok's Lead EU Regulator Opens Two Data Privacy Probes

TikTok's lead data privacy regulator in the European Union has opened two inquiries into the Chinese-owned short-video platform related to the processing of children's personal data and transfers of personal data to China.

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Ola S1, Ola S1 Pro to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today: All You Need to Know

Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro will go on sale for the first time today, September 15, at 8am IST. Interested customers can purchase their Ola Electric scooters by paying an advance amount of Rs. 20,000. However, customers have the option to cancel their booking before their electric scooter is shipped. The test rides and deliveries begin in October and customers would be noti...

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iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro Series Announced: Price, Specifications, and More

iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max have been launched with smaller notches and better cameras. Prices start at Rs. 69,900 in India.

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Apple Watch Series 7 With Largest-Ever Display, IPX6 Dust-Resistant Design Launched

Apple Watch Series 7 was launched at Apple’s “California streaming” event on Tuesday — alongside the iPhone 13 series. The new Apple Watch model comes as a significant upgrade over last year’s Apple Watch Series 6 and is designed with flat edges.

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New iPad With A13 Bionic Chip Launched, New iPad mini With All-New Design Debuts

New iPad and all-new iPad mini were launched at Apple’s “California streaming” event on Tuesday. The new iPad — aka the iPad 9 — comes with A13 Bionic chip that is claimed to deliver 20 percent faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance. In contrast, the all-new iPad mini, which is the iPad mini 6, brings an upgraded design and features including A15 Bio...

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Zomato Co-Founder Gaurav Gupta to Exit After 6 Years

Zomato co-founder and head of supply Gaurav Gupta will be leaving the firm after six years, the company said in a blog post.

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Nokia C01 Plus Budget Smartphone With Android 11 (Go Edition), Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Offers

Nokia C01 Plus budget smartphone has been launched in India. It is equipped with a 3,000mAh battery and has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera. The handset runs on Android 11 (Go edition). 

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic First Impressions: New Beginnings?

The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is among the first smartwatches to run WearOS by Samsung. It is capable of tracking heart rate, stress, sleep, and SpO2.

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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Announces Space Startup Privateer

After Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson, it's time for Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to join the league. Wozniak on September 13 announced that he is setting up a private space company that is “unlike the others.” The new company will be called Privateer Space and its mission would be to keep space safe and accessible to all humankind.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G India Launch Teased via Amazon, Triple Rear Cameras Confirmed

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G launch in India has been teased by Amazon. The new Samsung phone is speculated to come as a successor to the Galaxy M51 that was launched last year. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G specifications may include a 120Hz display as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Amazon has also confirmed triple rear cameras on the new Samsung phone.

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Bitcoin’s Biggest Backer MicroStrategy Further Boosts Its Holdings by BTC 5,050

Bitcoin's biggest corporate backer has announced an investment of a further $243 million (roughly Rs. 1,790 crores) in the world's largest cryptocurrency. In a tweet, software firm MicroStrategy's CEO Michael Saylor said his company was adding more Bitcoins to its stash and has bought an additional BTC 5,050 at an average price of $48,099 (roughly Rs. 35 lakhs) per Bi...

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Realme Band 2 Launch Date Set for September 15: Report

Realme Band 2 is reportedly set to launch in Malaysia on Wednesday, September 15 at 12pm MYT (9:30am IST). The launch event will be conducted via the company's Facebook page in Malaysia. The specifications of the upcoming wearable are not known yet, but it is likely to sport a 1.4-inch touchscreen colour display. The design is said to be similar to Huawei Watch Fit an...

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Xiaomi Smart Glasses With Calling, Photos, and Navigation Features Unveiled

The new Xiaomi Smart Glasses have been announced but pricing and availability information was not revealed. The wearable is likely to first be made available in China before coming to global markets. Xiaomi’s new Smart Glasses will compete with Facebook’s recently introduced Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses.

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Amazon Antitrust Lawsuit Broadened by US Attorney General to Challenge Agreements With Third-Party Sellers

Amazon antitrust lawsuit has been broadened to challenge the online retailer's agreements with wholesalers as well as third-party sellers, Attorney General Karl Racine's office said.

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WhatsApp Disappearing Mode Time Limit Settings Being Tested for Android Users: Report

WhatsApp for Android is reported to receive the Disappearing Mode soon. WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.19.7 is reportedly testing a new option to set timers for disappearing messages in the app's privacy settings.

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Cryptocurrency Tie-Up: Walmart Says Looking Into Fake Press Release on Litecoin Partnership

Walmart said it was looking into how a fake press statement announcing a partnership with Litecoin, which briefly led to near 30 percent gains in the cryptocurrency, was issued by news release distributor GlobeNewswire.

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The Batman ‘Penguin’ HBO Max Prequel Spin-Off Series in Development: Reports

Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot/ Penguin, from The Batman movie, will get his own HBO Max prequel spin-off series — with Lauren LeFranc as showrunner, and The Batman director Matt Reeves as executive producer. The Batman releases in March 2022.

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Samsung Galaxy M22 With 48-Megapixel Quad Rear Cameras Goes Official: Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M22 has been listed on the Germany website. The phone’s specifications and design have been revealed. Its pricing details are not known. The phone has a full-HD+ waterdrop-style notch display and has a quad camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel main camera.

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Facebook Shields Certain Celebrities, Politicians, High-Profile Users From Some of Its Rules: Report

Facebook exempts certain celebrities, politicians, and other high-profile users from some its own rules for posts as part of a program launched as a quality-control mechanism, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Update 1.6 Brings Flora Menace Mode, More

Battlegrounds Mobile India has announced its 1.6 update. It is said to bring many new features and improvements to existing features. Players will get a new Flora Menace Mode that will be available for the three maps. The new mode will also get three new features. Alongside, the update brings improvements to the map, settings, ammo, vehicles, and more. The release dat...

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Google Fined KRW 207 Billion by South Korean Antitrust Agency for Abusing Market Dominance

Google was fined KRW 207 billion (roughly Rs. 1,300 crores) by South Korea’s antitrust regulator, saying the US technology giant abused its dominant market position to restrict competition in the mobile operating system market.

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Hawkeye Trailer: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld Deliver Marvel’s First Christmas Series

Hawkeye trailer introduces Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop who will learn from Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton in new Disney+ series, out November 24 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Apple Refuses to Reinstate Fortnite in App Store Despite South Korea Antitrust Law

Apple refused to reinstate Fortnite game to its South Korean App Store despite a new Seoul anti-monopoly law that effectively outlaws its lucrative digital payment platform, escalating an ongoing dispute with videogame developer Epic Games.

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Realme 8i Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Realme 8i will go on sale in India today at 12pm (noon). The phone was launched last week, and it features a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and 6GB RAM. It has a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera.

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Apple Issues iOS 14.8 to Fix a Flaw Linked to Pegasus Spyware

Apple released iOS 14.8 to fix a weakness that can let the spyware at the heart of the Pegasus scandal infect devices without users even clicking on a malicious message or link.

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Y: The Last Man Review – The Leftovers Meets Designated Survivor in Avengers: Endgame’s Post-Apocalyptic Scale

Y: The Last Man review: all male mammals are dead in this comic book adaptation — it's a bit like The Leftovers meets Designated Survivor on Avengers: Endgame’s post-apocalyptic scale — that resembles another post-apocalyptic comic book TV success, The Walking Dead. Y: The Last Man available on Disney+ Hotstar in India, and FX on Hulu in the US.

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Google Maps Guide: How to Turn on Speed Limit Warning

Google Maps' speed limit function shows users the speed limit of the road they're on and warns users if they're exceeding it. Google, however, advises users to check their speeds using the speedometer in their car and not rely entirely on the speedometer in Google Maps. The speed limit functionality is currently not available in all regions but if it is available in y...

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OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Earbuds Tipped to Launch in October, Renders Leak Design Details

OnePlus Buds Z2 have been leaked in multiple renders showing the design of the earbuds and the charging case. OnePlus Buds Z2 are seen to have slightly angled ear tips, as compared to the predecessor. They are likely to retain the long stem design and even the charging case has the same cylindrical shape.

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Mars Rocks Collected by NASA’s Perseverance Boost Case for Ancient Life

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has now collected two rock samples, with signs that they were in contact with water for a long period of time, boosting the case for ancient life on the Red Planet.

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OpenAI Shuts Down Chatbot Project By Indie Developer To Prevent 'Possible Misuse'

Jason Rohrer, an artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and game designer, had created a chatbot using OpenAI's large text-generating language model GPT-3 for fun during the pandemic last year. Soon, OpenAI learned about the project and gave Rohrer the option to either dilute the project to prevent possible misuse or shut it down.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Business Edition, Galaxy Book Pro Business Edition With Windows 10 Pro Launched

Samsung Galaxy Book Business Edition and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro Business Edition models are priced starting at $899 (roughly Rs. xxxx). Both the laptops are up for grabs on the company site.

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iPhone 13 Launch Event Set for September 14: How to Watch, What to Expect

iPhone 13 launch event will take place on September 14 at 10am PDT, or 10:30pm IST. It is largely anticipated to announce the iPhone 13 range, alongside Apple Watch Series 7 and the third generation AirPods as well. The livestream can be viewed on the Apple events page or YouTube.

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Shiba Inu vs Dogecoin: How Have the Cryptocurrencies Fared in the Past Month?

Shiba Inu, the cryptocurrency which made its debut last year, shares some similarities with Dogecoin, including the fact that they are both based on popular memes. But those similarities did not stop SHIB from billing itself in the crypto market as “Dogecoin killer.” It has been somewhat successful in stealing the thunder from Dogecoin, but it does not appear to h...

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Bitcoin Doesn't Make a Great Deal of Sense: Billionaire Investor Lee Cooperman

Cryptocurrency has been growing rapidly over the past year, but many investors are yet not sure about it. One of them is Lee Cooperman. The US billionaire investor and hedge fund manager says he still does not understand Bitcoin.

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Stablecoin cryptocurrency said to be discussed within US treasury, financial industry

The US Treasury Department met with a number of industry participants this week to quiz them about the risks and benefits posed by stablecoins — a rapidly growing type of cryptocurrencies, the value of which is pegged to traditional currencies, according to three people with direct knowledge of the meetings.

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Apple Music Uses Shazam Tool to Identify, Compensate Artists in DJ Mixes: Report

Apple Music reportedly started using Shazam audio recognition technology to identify and compensate artists in DJ mixes. With this feature, Apple Music‌ subscribers can also see the names of individual tracks within a streamed mix on the platform.

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Twitch Sues Unnamed Pair for Abusing Streamers Who Aren’t White or Straight

Twitch is suing two users in US federal court, accusing them of orchestrating 'hate raids' spewing abuse at video game play streamers who are not white or straight.

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Apple vs Epic: What's the Impact of the Court Ruling on In-App Payment System?

Apple was forced to loosen the grip it holds on its App Store payment system, after US judge ruled Friday in a closely watched battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games.

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Yahoo Names Tinder Top Boss Jim Lanzone as CEO

Yahoo named Tinder's boss Jim Lanzone as its CEO, just days after Apollo Global Management completed its purchase of the online media company from Verizon.

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Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub Sue New York City Over Legislation on Commission Caps

DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats, have sued New York City over a legislation to licence food-delivery apps and to permanently cap commissions they can charge restaurants.

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'Flying Dragon' Dinosaur Roamed the Southern Skies Too, Scientists Say

Scientists in Chile's Atacama Desert have unearthed the fossil remains of a so-called "flying dragon," a Jurassic-era dinosaur previously known only to the northern hemisphere.

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Facebook Asked by Italy Data Authority to Provide Privacy Clarifications on Ray-Ban Stories Smart Glasses

Facebook was asked by Italy's data protection authority to provide clarifications over the newly launched Ray-Ban Stories to assess whether the product is compliant with privacy laws.

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Apple vs Epic: Fortnite Maker’s Narrow Win in App Store Case Toughens Fight Against Google Play Rules

Android app makers suing to stop Google from siphoning up to 30 percent of their sales received little reassurance about their chances as a judge allowed a comparable fee charged by Apple to stand.

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Bitcoin in El Salvador: Chivo Digital Wallet Still Beset by Technical Glitches

For a fourth day in a row, technical glitches have beset the Salvadoran government's bitcoin digital wallet Chivo, a setback that could discourage residents from signing up to the app promoted by President Nayib Bukele.

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Apple vs Epic: Ruling Invites Future Efforts to Paint the iPhone Maker as Monopolist, Experts Say

Android app makers suing to stop Google from siphoning up to 30 percent of their sales received little reassurance about their chances as a judge allowed a comparable fee charged by Apple to stand.

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Apple Must Allow Developers to Use Alternative Forms of In-App Purchases, US Judge Rules in Epic Case

Apple's App Store rules — some of them — were struck down by a US federal judge, forcing the company to allow developers to send their users to other payment systems in a partial win for Fortnite creator Epic Games and other app makers.

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