Apple Objects to Links to Outside Payments Ahead of Epic Games Hearing

Apple outlined its objections to allowing app developers to link to third-party payment options ahead of a hearing next month that could determine whether a set of antitrust court orders is put on pause.

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iMac Pro With M1 Pro, M1 Max Chips to Launch in 2022: Report

The next-generation iMac, which is currently in the works, could possibly be called iMac Pro.

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Bitcoin, Ether Among Crypto-Coins to Open Week with Dips, Green Colour Scarce on Price Charts

While the Bitcoin price remains above the $60,000 (roughly Rs. 45 lakh) mark, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu also continue their streak of adding gains to their values.

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Roblox Back Online After Facing Outage Over Weekend Due to Bug in Backend, Company Confirms

Roblox, the popular gaming platform, faced a prolonged outage that began on Friday and lasted through the weekend.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to Be Announced at CES 2022: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will reportedly launch during next year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

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Binance - What I Hate, Love, and Fear About the Cryptocurrency Exchange

Binance is one of the biggest players in the cryptocurrency ecosystem but it is also facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges that could prove to be challenges. A negative impact on Binance could harm the entire Crypto market.

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Roblox Is Down, Says the Cause Is an Internal Issue

Popular gaming app and platform Roblox has been down since Friday night, and the company confirmed that the outage is due to an internal issue. It is carrying out the necessary maintenance work to get Roblox up and running again. The company posted on Twitter on Friday night to acknowledge the outage.

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Metaverse: What It Is, Facebook Name Change, and Everything Else Explained

What exactly is metaverse, and why did Facebook decide to change its name to Meta? Everything you need to know.

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How to Add Links to Instagram Stories

Instagram earlier allowed only users with more than 10,000 followers to post links in Stories. However, it recently removed that condition and now any user can add links to their Instagram Stories. The steps to add links to Instagram Stories are really simple.

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Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, More: November Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Forza Horizon 5, and more games are set to hit the shelves this November. 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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How to Record Calls Using Truecaller for Android: Step-by-Step Guide

In this article, we are giving a step-by-step guide on how you can record calls using Truecaller for Android.

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Squid Game Cryptocurrency Skyrockets, Gains 300 Percent in 24 Hours

The dystopian series tells the story of a group of cash-strapped people forced to play deadly children's games for money.

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Tencent's $1.3 Billion Sumo Deal Under US Security Probe

Tencent’s deal with British video game maker Sumo has come under the scrutiny of a US national security panel in a potential setback to the Chinese internet giant.

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Meta, Formerly Facebook, Acquires VR Fitness App Supernatural

Meta has acquired VR fitness app Supernatural a day after being rebranded from Facebook.

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GameStop COO Jenna Owens Exits After a Short 7-Month Stint

GameStop chief operations officer Jenna Owens is exiting from the company only seven months after joining the video games retailer.

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Apple vs Epic: iPhone Maker Objects to Third-Party Payment Links on App Store

Apple has raised a strong objection to allowing third-party payment links on App Store as directed by a US district court following a lengthy trial with Fortnite-maker Epic Games.

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Facebook to Meta Calls for Big Tech’s Name Change From FAANG to MAANG

Facebook’s rebranding to Meta beckons another name change. The reference to the influential Big Tech consisting of Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google apart from Facebook might now go from FAANG to MAANG.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Tipped to Launch as Xiaomi 11i, Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in India

Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ are tipped to be rebranded for India as Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, respectively. Both smartphones were launched in China earlier this week along with the vanilla Redmi Note 11 5G.

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Bitcoin Is 'Mathematical Purity', Can't Be Copied: Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has said that Bitcoin is mathematical purity and can't be copied. He said cryptocurrency holds an awful lot of promise.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Getting OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 Update With Call Interface Fix, Latest Security Patch

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 are getting OxygenOS 11.0.4.1 update that is bundled with the October 2021 Android security patch. Alongside, the update also gets a couple of bug fixes and improvements. OnePlus 7 series users in the global market and Europe will be receiving the latest update. There is no mention yet if users in India will also be getting the update.

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Researchers Attempt to Solve 'Muddle in the Middle' by Naming New Human Species

Researchers have named a new ancestral human species Homo Bodoensis that lived in Africa around half a million years ago.

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Could 5G Rollout Affect Safety of Flights? Aviation Industry Said to Have Expressed ‘Deep Concern’

The aviation industry has raised an alarm over the use of 5G network in the C-Band spectrum and its potential impact on the safety of flights.

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NASA Says Sun Emitted Massive Radiation That Will Hit Earth This Weekend, Northern Lights Expected

An intense X1-class solar flare is scheduled to hit the Earth's atmosphere on Sunday, October 31, NASA has said.

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Microsoft Edges Past Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company

Microsoft has now become the world’s most valuable company beating Apple whose shares fell about 2 percent following the results of the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 25.

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Nokia XR20 With Military-Grade Build, Snapdragon 480 SoC Goes on First Sale Today: Price in India, Specifications

Nokia XR20 is now available for purchase in India. The smartphone was launched on October 18 and is powered by a Snapdragon 480 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone gets MIL-STD810H-certified build with IP68 rating for dust- and water-resistance.

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Experience Dolby With Gadgets 360: WFM or at Work! Try These Tips to Unlock an Unbelievable Experience on Your PC

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Seeks Large Pay Cut, Links It to Gender-Related Goals

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has asked the company's board to reduce his total compensation to $62,500 (roughly Rs. 46.7 lakh), at a time when the owner of the Call of Duty franchise is battling claims over sexual harassment and discrimination at its workplace.

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PUBG: New State Release Date in India and More Than 200 Countries Globally Set for November 11

PUBG: New State release date is set for November 11 in India and globally, publisher Krafton announced on Friday. The new title will be available as a free-to-play mobile game for Android and iOS users. Pre-registrations for PUBG: New State have crossed the mark of 50 million, the South Korean company said.

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Microsoft to Work With US Community Colleges to Fill 250,000 Cybersecurity Jobs

Microsoft said it plans to work with community colleges across the United States to fill 250,000 cybersecurity jobs over the next four years.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Facing Screen Flickering & Green Tint Problems, Some Early Users Complain

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are facing issues including screen flickering and green tint, some of the affected users have reported online. The Pixel 6 Pro is also found to have a problem that brings a dual hole-punch design.

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Bosch to Invest More Than EUR 400 Million in Chip Production in Germany, Malaysia Next Year

Bosch has earmarked over EUR 400 million (roughly Rs. 3,490 crore) for investments in microchip production in Germany and Malaysia next year to ease a global shortage.

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Huawei, ZTE to Face Tighter Restrictions Following Unanimous US Senate Vote

The US Senate voted unanimously to approve legislation to prevent companies such as Huawei or ZTE that are deemed security threats from receiving new equipment licenses from US regulators.

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Redmi Note 11 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+: Price and Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 11 5G is compared alongside the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ to see the major differences between the three phones. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is the most premium variant of the lot whereas the Redmi Note 11 5G is the most reasonably priced of the three.

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Amazon Labour Shortage Hinders One-Day Delivery Ambitions for Prime Members

Labour shortages have cut into Amazon's plan to make one-day delivery standard for members of its Prime loyalty club, delaying its bid to cement its lead in e-commerce and sending costs surging ahead of the all-important holiday season.

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Facebook Goes Meta: Twitter, CEO Jack Dorsey, Others Take Jibes at Rebranding

Facebook on Thursday announced it was changing the parent company's name to “Meta.” Following the move, many people saw the rebranding exercise as an excuse to have a go at the social media giant. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was among them.

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Redmi Note Series Global Sales Surpass 240 Million, Xiaomi Promises 10,000 Stores

Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing, reportedly said that the global sales of the Redmi Note series have crossed 240 million units. Earlier in February, Xiaomi announced that the global sales of the Redmi Note series exceeded 200 million. Also, the company is planning to open over 10,000 Xiaomi stores in total by the end of this month.

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Major Hack Attack Costs Cream Finance Over $130 Million in Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum-powered lending protocol called Cream Finance has lost $130 million in cryptocurrencies in a new hack. The company has acknowledged the breach and has revealed that an investigation in the case has been launched.

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Cryptocurrency: Ether Hits All Time High of $4,400

Ether the world's second largest cryptocurrency hit an all-time high, a little over a week after larger rival bitcoin set its own record.

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Samsung Leads Q3 Global Smartphone Shipments, Apple Beats Xiaomi Amid Market Slowdown: IDC

The latest IDC data suggests that worldwide smartphone shipments declined 6.7 percent year over year. This decline is largely attributed to the supply chain and component shortages faced in the industry. Samsung’s shipments declined from 80.4 million in Q3 2020 to 60.9 million Q3 2021. Its YoY market share reduced from 22.7 percent to 20.8 percent, seeing a YoY decl...

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Apple Doubled Its Business in India in Fiscal 2021, CEO Tim Cook Says

Apple doubled its business in India in the fiscal 2021, CEO Tim Cook said on Friday. iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 are believed to be the two key models helping the Cupertino company gain significant success in the Indian market.

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Bitcoin, Ether Recover From Mid-Week Dip as Dogecoin Rallies to Rise 29 Percent

Ether's milestone this week follows an all-time peak for Bitcoin last week of almost $67,000. It appears to be spurred on by increasing mainstream adoption of crypto tokens. Dogecoin, too, surged today, gaining close to 30 percent value.

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Amazon Reports Slump in Profits Due to Labour, Supply Issues; Expects It to Continue Through Holiday Quarter

Amazon reported a slump in profit that it expects will continue through the holiday quarter, as higher pay to attract workers and other operational disruptions diminish the company's windfall from online shopping.

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Apple Results Hit by Supply Chain Woes, CEO Tim Cook Says Holiday Quarter Impact Will Be Worse

Supply chain woes cost Apple $6 billion (roughly Rs. 44,890 crore) in sales during the company's fiscal fourth quarter, which missed Wall Street expectations, and Chief Executive Tim Cook said that the impact will be even worse during the current holiday sales quarter.

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Meta Plans to Launch Smartwatch With Camera as Competitor to Apple Watch, Leaked Photo Shows

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is developing a smartwatch with a front-facing camera and rounded screen, according to an image of the device found inside one of the tech giant’s iPhone apps.

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Facebook Changes Name to Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Rebranding Reflects Investment in 'Metaverse'

Facebook is now called Meta, the company said, in a rebrand that focusses on building the "metaverse," a shared virtual environment that it bets will be the successor to the mobile internet.

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Brazil Cab-Hailing Major ‘99’ Adds Bitcoin Purchase Option to Its Digital Wallet 99Pay

Commission-free transactions for minimum and maximum Bitcoin purchases ranging from BRL 10 (roughly Rs. 135) to BRL 10,000 (roughly Rs. 1.3 lakh) will be permitted via this new Bitcoin-buying feature on 99Pay.

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Sony Says Strong Electronics Sales Offset Fall in Gaming Profit in Second Quarter

Sony reported a 1 percent rise in operating profit for its second quarter, beating estimates, as a stronger performance in its electronics business offset a fall in gaming profit.

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Apple Music Is Now Available on PlayStation 5: How to Set Up

Apple Music is now available for user PlayStation 5 consoles and players will be able to stream music and 4K videos. This service is similar to what Spotify offers on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Users will be able to listen to music or music videos in the background while they play their games. There is no information if Apple Music will be available for PlayStatio...

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Did Perseverance Mars Rover Pick Its Landing Spot on Its Own? NASA Engineer Explains

More than a year after NASA launched the Perseverance rover for Mars, the space agency is bringing the focus back on how its precise landing spot was decided or who chose where it should land. In an Instagram post, NASA said that the rover made the decision moments before it touched down on the surface on February 18 this year.

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Apple Safari 15.1 Browser Update Released for Users on macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina

Apple has released Safari 15.1 for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina. The Safari update brings the features of Safari 15 to users on older macOS versions. It also reintroduces the existing tab bar design that was available prior to the Safari 15 release.

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Poco M4 Pro 5G Specifications Listed on Geekbench Suggest MediaTek SoC, 8GB RAM

Poco M4 Pro 5G has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone is listed on the benchmarking site with the model number21091116AC. It is tipped to be powered by a MediaTek chipset, pack 8GB RAM, and run Android 11 software.

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Paytm Said to Raise IPO Size to Rs. 18,300 Crore Ahead of India’s Largest Stock Market Listing

Paytm has boosted the size of its initial public offering to Rs. 18,300 crore from Rs. 16,600 crore, as existing shareholders look to sell more stake ahead of the country's largest stock market listing.

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GameStop's Newest Job Posts Hint at Blockchain-Powered Plans Beyond NFT Marketplace

GameStop's latest job postings share an inside look at their plans in the metaverse, including blockchain, Web3, and hints towards a futuristic NFT marketplace.

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Upgrade Your Home This Diwali With Havells Innovative Products

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Nokia Shrugs Off Chip Problems to Double Profit in Q3 2021

Nokia said that it was able to double its profits in the third quarter of the current year, despite the worldwide shortage of computer chips.

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Nokia T20 Tablet Teased to Launch in India Soon, Listed on Flipkart

Nokia T20 tablet will launch in India soon, a new listing on Flipkart suggests. The listing teases key features of the device including 10.4-inch 2K display, 8,200mAh battery that claims to last all day, dedicated Google Kids Space, and more.

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Thomson Oath Pro Max 4K Android Smart TV Series With Dolby Audio, HDR10+ Support Launched in India

Thomson Oath Pro Max 4K TV series have launched in India. The series gets three models in 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch display sizes. They feature HDR10+ support, 40W sound output, Dolby MS 12, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS TruSurround, and more. They run Android 10, have Google Assistant support, and are powered by MediaTek chipsets with 2GB of RAM.

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Redmi Note 11 Series Launch Today: How to Watch Live, Expected Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 11 series launch is taking place today (October 28). The new series is expected to have the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ as the three new models. Ahead of the official launch, price and specifications of the Redmi Note 11 series has been tipped by a Vietnamese source. The vanilla Redmi Note 11 has also allegedly appeared on China...

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China Launches Military Satellite That Will Test 'Space Debris Mitigation Technology': State Media

China has launched a military satellite that will test its “space debris mitigation technology," the state media reported earlier this week. The satellite was launched on Sunday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, Sichuan province, Southwest China.

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Oppo A54s With Triple Rear Cameras, Helio G35 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A54s has been launched in the UK. The smartphone is listed on Amazon Italy with a price tag of EUR 229.99 (roughly Rs. 20,000). The smartphone comes with a sole 4GB + 128GB storage option and features a MediaTek Helio G35 processor under the hood.

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Bitcoin, Ether Dip as Red Colour Dominates Crypto Price Charts, Shiba Inu Gains Big

A majority of the popular crypto coins opened in red today. But as Elon Musk-backed Dogecoin witnessed losses, its rival Shiba Inu grew over 43 percent in 24 hours.

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Android 12L Announced for Tablets, ChromeOS Devices, Foldable Phones: Brings New Taskbar, More Features

Android 12L has been announced, aimed at large screens. It brings a new two-column layout, UI tweaks, and an improved compatibility mode. Android 12L will be released early next year and first developer preview will be released on Lenovo P12 Pro.

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Amazon Seen Triumphing Over Apple Privacy Policy Changes in Digital Advertising Business

Amazon is expected to emerge as a winner in the digital advertising arena, surviving Apple's privacy changes better than rivals Facebook and Snap.

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Samsung Says Component Supply Issues to Affect Chip Demand, Profit Hits 3-Year High

Samsung said it expects component shortages to affect chip demand from some customers in the current quarter, after reporting its highest quarterly profit in three years.

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Intel Teams With Google Cloud to Develop 'Mount Evans', a New Class of Data Centre Chip

Intel and Google Cloud said they have worked together to create a new category of chip that Intel hopes will become a major seller in the booming cloud computing market.

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Instagram Link Stickers Are Now Rolling Out to All Users: How to Use

Instagram Link Stickers, which let users include hyperlinks in Stories in the form of stickers, will now be available to use for everyone on the popular photo-sharing platform.

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Microsoft Rides Cloud Computing Boost to Nearly Overtake Apple as Most Valuable Company

A surge in Microsoft's shares nearly unseated Apple as the world's most valuable company, a day before the iPhone maker reports its quarterly results.

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Best Deals on Digital Kitchen Weighing Scales

We have curated a list of the best deals on kitchen weighing scales available right now at the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

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Oppo A54s Specifications Surface Online via Amazon Listing, Oppo A95 4G Spotted on Geekbench

Oppo appears to be planning the launch of two new smartphones — Oppo A54s, and Oppo A95 5G. Oppo A54s has been spotted on Amazon ahead of an official announcement while Oppo A95 5G is listed on the Geekbench benchmarking site with model number CPH2365.

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Facebook Shifts Focus on Metaverse Division, to Spend About $10 Billion This Year

Facebook plans to invest $10 billion (roughly Rs. 74,963 crore) this year on its metaverse division — named Facebook Reality Labs — tasked with creating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware, software, and content.

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Taiwan Expo India Kicks Off Second Online Edition With Nearly 100 Brands

The second online edition of the Taiwan Expo India has kicked off with 10 pavilions showcasing hundreds of products from nearly 100 brands, in an event that is meant to strengthen business ties between Taiwan and ASEAN countries.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro Design, Specifications Teased; General Manager Lu Weibing Confirms Future Launch Plans

Redmi Note 11 series will launch on Thursday, October 28 and Xiaomi has teased its design, specifications, and colour options. Redmi Note 11 Pro will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC with two Cortex-A78 cores and a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. It will be offered in two colour options. Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has also confirmed that going forward the Chinese te...

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Drone Food Delivery: North Carolina Company Takes the Aerial Route to Serve Customers

Food delivery by drones is now picking up steam in the US. Drone delivery company Flytrex has announced that it is expanding services to newer areas. It recently launched its drone delivery service to Holly Springs, a small town of 25,000 residents, in North Carolina.

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Google, MeitY Announce Appscale Academy Programme to Help Indian Startups Build Apps for Global Audience

Appscale Academy programme has been announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Google. It will cover topics like app quality, global reach, user acquisition and monetisation, app design, Google Play policy, and data safety best practices. All Indian startups that are looking to accelerate business growth are open to apply to the pr...

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Pegasus Snoopgate: Supreme Court Appoints Expert Committee to Inquire Into Surveillance Row

The Supreme Court appointed a committee of experts to inquire into the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of Indian citizens.

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VR Diploma: IIT Madras to Start Virtual Reality Course in 2022

IIT Madras and Japanese firm Monolith have joined hands to launch an advanced diploma programme in VR for the first time in India. The course will be available both online and offline. For those unaware, VR is a computer-generated environment that appears to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings.

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Snapchat Now Has 100 Million Monthly Users in India, Snap Co-Founder Announces

Snapchat has started reaching 100 million users in India on a monthly basis, Snap Co-Founder and CEO Evan Spiegel has announced at the virtual Snap for India 2021 event. Snap is also claimed to have increased its net new advertisers by 70 percent in 2020 and is introducing new monetisation streams for users creating content on Snapchat.

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Infinix Smart 6 With Dual Rear Cameras, Android 11 (Go Edition) Launched: Price, Specifications

Infinix Smart 6 has been launched in limited markets with a price tag of $120 (roughly Rs. 9,000). The handset runs on Android 11 (Go edition) and features a Unisoc SoC. The new Infinix Smart 6 has been launched as a successor to the Infinix Smart 5 that was unveiled in August this year.

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Tesla Could Accept Cryptocurrency Payments Again, US SEC Filing Reveals

In a US SEC filing, Tesla has said it is considering Bitcoin payments for products and services in the coming days. Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes as and when Bitcoin mining gets more empowered by renewable energy, crypto-payments will become a thing.

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JioPhone Next to Launch by Diwali, Spearhead Digital Transformation: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

JioPhone Next has been co-developed by Google and Reliance. Google CEO Sundar Pichai feels that the smartphone will spearhead digital transformation in India and its impact will be seen in the next three to five years. Pichai confirms that the phone is on track to launch by Diwali.

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TikTok Tells US Lawmakers It Does Not Give Information to China's Government

An executive at TikTok faced tough questions during the video-sharing app's first appearance at a US congressional hearing, saying it does not give information to the Chinese government and has sought to safeguard US data.

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Dark Web Sweep: Police Arrest 150 in Joint US-Europe Operation

Police in Europe and the United States announced the arrest of 150 people who allegedly bought and sold significant volumes of drugs, weapons, and other illegal goods on the dark Web.

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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Touring Dutch Research Institutes to Pursue Interest in Agriculture Technology: Report

Jack Ma has been touring Dutch research institutions to pursue his interests in agriculture technology, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, quoting people familiar with his trip.

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WhatsApp Chat Transfer Feature From iOS to Android Arrives on Pixel Phones, Coming to Android 12 Soon

WhatsApp users on iOS will now be able to transfer their chat history to more Android devices. This feature was already available for Samsung Galaxy devices and is now being extended to Google Pixel devices. Google also mentions that this feature will also be available on smartphones that are launched with Android 12.

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Twitter Avoids Revenue Hit From Apple Privacy Changes on Advertising

Twitter reported its quarterly revenue grew 37 percent and avoided the brunt of Apple privacy changes on advertising that hobbled its rivals, sending its shares up 3 percent.

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Bitcoin Continues to Trade at Over $60,000 as Shiba Inu Value Jumps 15 Percent

Bitcoin's valuation of over $60,000 (roughly Rs. 45,01,050) for the 11th straight day suggests a clear price consolidation around the mark but it remains to be seen how long this resistance lasts.

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Google Advertisement Surge, Online Shopping Drive Record Profit for Alphabet

Google owner Alphabet reported higher than expected third-quarter ad sales, a sign that the business is overcoming new limits on tracking mobile users and that online shopping is as popular as ever heading into the holiday season.

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Microsoft Says Supply Woes to Continue for Xbox, Sees Cloud Business Growth

Microsoft forecast a strong end to the calendar year thanks to its booming cloud business but said supply chain woes will continue to dog key units such as those producing its Surface laptops and Xbox gaming consoles.

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Elon Musk Says Dogecoin Is 'People's Crypto', Snubs Shiba Inu Momentum

Elon Musk is known for his cryptic mini-tweets but in a rare switch, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO elaborated on his support for Dogecoin while also clarifying that he doesn't own any Shiba Inu tokens.

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Mastercard Strikes Deal With Digital Wallet Bakkt, Plans to Bring ‘Broad Set’ of Crypto Services to US

Under the deal, Mastercard users will be able to buy and hold crypto assets. Rewards will also be given to customers in cryptocurrencies.

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NASA Discovers Signs of First Planet Outside Milky Way Galaxy

NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope has found hints of what could be the first planet discovered outside our Milky Way galaxy. The possible signal discovered is located in the Messier 51 galaxy, some 28 million light-years away from Earth.

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Nigeria Launches eNaira Digital Currency Amid Hope, Scepticism, and Plenty of Uncertainty

Nigeria became the first African nation to launch a digital currency, the eNaira, a move its leaders said will expand access to banking, enable more remittances, and even grow the economy by billions of dollars.

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HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus With ANC, IPX5 Rating, 86-Hour 'Standby Time' Reportedly Launched

HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus have been launched in the UK, according to a report. The earbuds are said to be available in two colour options and come with inbuilt mics and active noise cancelling technology. The earbuds are also reported to deliver up to 86 hours of battery life along with the charging case.

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iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 With SharePlay Support Released; HomePod Users Get Spatial Audio, Lossless Playback

iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 have been released by Apple. The new updates bring SharePlay support to let users share their favourite content over FaceTime. Apple has also updated HomePod software with Dolby Atmos support and lossless playback with Apple Music for both HomePod and HomePod mini.

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Huawei Watch Fit Mini With Up to 14 Days Battery Life, SpO2 Sensor, 96 Sports Mode Debuts

Huawei Watch Fit Mini was silently launched in Europe on Monday and is part of the Watch Fit series by Huawei. It sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED display and features up to 96 sports modes. Its 180mAh battery is claimed to last up to 14 days on a single charge. The Huawei Watch Fit Mini also has many health and fitness monitoring sensors that can track blood oxygen saturati...

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MacBook Pro (2021), AirPods (3rd Generation) Sale in India Delayed to October 29

MacBook Pro (2021) and AirPods (3rd generation) that were launched last week will now go on sale in India from Friday, October 29. Apple had originally announced that both the new devices will be available in the country starting Tuesday, October 26.

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Announces Plans for Private Space Station 'Orbital Reef'

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin announced it wants to launch a space station that will house up to 10 people in the second half of the decade, as the race to commercialise the cosmos heats up.

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Sony Xperia Pro-I With 1-Inch Exmor RS CMOS Sensor, Vlog Monitor Launched: Price, Specifications

Sony Xperia Pro-I was launched on Tuesday. The flagship smartphone from Sony features a 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor with phase-detection autofocus. It gets a dedicated shutter button and Zeiss Tessar calibrated optics. The Xperia Pro-I is powered by a Snapdragon 888 SOC paired with 12GB of RAM. Additionally, Sony has also announced a Vlog Monitor that serves as an acc...

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Vazirani Automobile Unveils Ekonk, India's 'Fastest' Electric Hypercar

Vazirani Automotive has unveiled its new hypercar, Ekonk. The electric vehicle is making some noise in the automobile sector, as it claims to be the fastest made-in-India car.

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What Makes HUAWEI nova 9 a Great All-Rounder Smartphone

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Moto G200 Specifications Leaked; May Come With Snapdragon 888, 108-Megapixel Rear Camera

Moto G200 specifications have surfaced online. The upcoming new phone is said to come with a triple rear camera setup, 144Hz refresh rate display, and a Snapdragon 888 processor.

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Tesla Tops $1 Trillion in Market Value as Hertz Deal Fuels Latest Surge

Tesla became the latest US tech giant to hit $1 trillion (roughly Rs. 75,05,550 crore) in market value as investors cheered a large order from Hertz and shrugged off criticism from a US auto safety official.

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Bitcoin, Ether Open With Gains as Green Colour Dominates Crypto Charts; Dogecoin, Tether Record Dips

Bitcoin, as well as Ether, have opened with marginal gains, adding to their values. On the other hand, some altcoins like Dogecoin and Tether witnessed dips.

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Facebook, YouTube Removes Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Video Linking COVID-19 Vaccine to AIDS

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro found himself in social media time-out after his video warning of a supposed link between COVID-19 vaccines and AIDS triggered action by Facebook and YouTube.

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Oppo A56 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A56 5G has been unveiled in China. The mid-range smartphone packs a large 5,000mAh battery and has a dual rear camera setup. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and features a waterdrop-style notch.

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Dinosaurs Likely Started Living in Herds About 190 Million Years Ago; Formed Groups Based On Age, Body Size

After studying the fossils, found in a sag basin in southern Patagonia (Argentina, South America), scientists concluded that the occurrence of many fossils of dinosaurs at different life stages within a square kilometre suggests they lived in herds nearly 190 million years ago (the fossils have been dated to 192 million years ago).

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Apple Once Threatened Facebook, Instagram Ban Over Mideast Maid Abuse

Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store two years ago over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast.

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'Facebook Papers' Hit as Platform Reports Over $9 Billion in Quarterly Profit

Facebook announced over $9 billion (roughly Rs. 67,550 crore) in quarterly profits, hours after a US news collective published a deluge of withering reports arguing the company prioritises its growth over people's safety.

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Facebook Knew About Abusive Content Globally but Failed to Police: Former Employees

Facebook employees have warned for years that as the company raced to become a global service it was failing to police abusive content in countries where such speech was likely to cause the most harm, according to interviews with five former employees and internal company documents.

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JioPhone Next Specifications Teased; to Run Pragati OS, Feature 13-Megapixel Rear Camera

JioPhone Next sale is set to commence just before Diwali. The smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm chip and have a 13-megapixel rear camera. JioPhone Next will run on Android-based Pragati OS and come with several features such as Read Aloud and Translate.

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Air Quality in India Got Worse Since the Installation of Outdoor Air Purifiers: Here’s Why

Major cities in India have been installing outdoor air purifiers in an effort to curb the air pollution issue in India. But research points out that the air quality in the country has been steadily decreasing. Gadgets 360 talked to air quality researchers and manufacturers of outdoor air purifiers to find out why.

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Samsung Cloud to Stop Support for Gallery Sync and Drive Storage for My Files: All Details

Samsung Cloud will no longer support Gallery Sync and Drive storage for My Files from November 30. All of the data stored will also be deleted at the end of next month. Subscribers of the premium storage subscription plan may get a refund since the subscription is also getting cancelled. Users can either download the data or integrate their storage with Microsoft OneD...

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NASA Pushes Back Artemis Launch Timeline, First Flight Likely in February 2022

NASA has announced that it was now targeting to launch the Artemis 1, an uncrewed mission that will return the American space agency to the Moon after decades, in February 2022. The rescheduling of the launch has delayed the mission by at least three months as the ambitious programme was initially set to take off in November.

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Huawei Watch Fit Teased to Launch in India Soon, Amazon Availability Confirmed

Huawei Watch Fit is listed on Amazon India as coming soon. The exact launch date is not known. It was unveiled in UAE last year and the same variant is coming to India. Huawei Watch Fit has a 1.64-inch AMOLED display and over 97 workout modes.

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Lenovo Tab K10 With MediaTek Helio P22T SoC, 7,500mAh Battery Launched in India

Lenovo Tab K10 debuted in India on Monday. The Android 11-based tablet sports a 10.3-inch full-HD (1,920x1,200 pixels) TDDI display with 400 nits peak brightness and Lenovo Active Pen stylus support. Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22T paired with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of onboard storage.

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Reddit Hints at Launch of NFT Platform With New Job Listing

Reddit could be creating a feature that supports non-fungible tokens (NFT) on its platform. A recent job listing suggests that a full-fledged marketplace could be in the works.

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Data of Over Three Million CoinMarketCap Users Breached, Crypto-Tracker Acknowledges

The email ids of over three million CoinMarketCap users have been put up for sale on the dark web after being obtained unlawfully. The breached crypto-price tracking platform has however claimed that the passwords of these leaked emails are safe.

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Redmi Watch 2 Price Leaked Ahead of October 28 Launch: All Details

Redmi Watch 2 price has reportedly been spotted on JD.com. The smartwatch is tipped to be priced at CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 4,600). The phone is teased to feature a large 1.6-inch AMOLED display. The new smartwatch will come with narrow bezels that will result in a larger screen-to-body ratio over the existing Redmi Watch.

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NASA’s Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning Image of 'Colourful Star-Forming Region'

NASA has shared a stunningly colourful image that shows a region in outer space where newborn stars are taking shape. It is splattered with hues of red and yellow, with twinkling stars dotting the region like diamonds and sparkling as the sun's rays pass through them. The American space agency said that this colourful star-forming region looks a bit like a seasonal co...

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PayPal Says It Is Not Pursuing Acquisition of Pinterest

PayPal is not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest at this time, the payments company said, responding to media reports that it was in talks to buy the digital pinboard site for as much as $45 billion (roughly Rs. Rs. 3,36,770 crore).

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PhonePe Experiments With Charging a Processing Fee on Prepaid Mobile Recharges Above Rs. 50

PhonePe hass begun charging a small processing fee for mobile recharges. Recharges below Rs. 50 are not charged; recharges between Rs. 50-100 are charged Rs.1 and above Rs. 100 are charged Rs. 2. This has attracted a lot of criticism from users.

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WhatsApp Business Gets Option to Show Status Update Through Profile Picture: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly adding a method to view a business account's status update. According to a report, the business account's status update can be viewed by tapping on the profile picture in the 'business info' page.

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'Neither Jared, Nor Me': Elon Musk Denies Links to Dogecoin Foundation

The foundation had reportedly listed Musk’s associate Jared Birchall as one of the advisors, a claim that has officially been denied by Musk himself. For now, the Dogecoin Foundation’s response to Musk remains awaited.

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Clubhouse to Let Users Pin Links to Top of Rooms Starting October 27

Clubhouse will soon allow its users to share outside links and monetise their work on the platform.

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Scientists Build AI System to Give Ethical Advice, Turns Out to Be a Bad Idea

Ask Delphi, a machine-learning model from the Seattle-based Allen Institute for AI, was designed to help humans take ethical decisions. But the system has reportedly turned out to be racist, giving all sorts of wrong advice to its users.

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Amitabh Bachchan to Dinesh Karthik: Indian Celebrities Launch NFTs Amid Global Craze

Indian celebrities from the world of Bollywood and cricket are increasingly launching digital memorabilia through NFT, hoping to rake in thousands of dollars by cashing in on growing interest in such assets.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro Models Confirmed; 120W Fast Charging, Other Specifications Teased Ahead of Launch

Redmi Note 11 series is launching in China on October 28. The series is likely to come in multiple variants and the Pro model has been teased by Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing. Redmi Watch 2 is also teased to launch alongside.

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Bitcoin Climb Continues as Ether Price Movement Garners Attention, Memecoins Surge After Elon Musk Tweet

Bitcoin values did slip towards the end of the previous week following the success of Futures-linked ETFs in the US, but the rally is certainly not over as the cryptocurrency continues to trade at over $61,000 (roughly Rs. 45,69,083) to open the week.

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Tesla Pulls Full Self-Driving Beta Due to Software 'Issues' Less Than a Day After Release

Tesla rolled back the latest version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software, less than a day after its release, after users complained of false collision warnings and other issues.

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Australia Plans to Force Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media

Australia plans to make social media companies obtain parental consent for users under the age of 16 and threaten fines of up to AUD 10 million (roughly Rs. 55 crores) for Internet platforms which fail to comply, under draft legislation published on Monday.

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Facebook Was Well Aware of Hate Speech in India, Failed to Contain on Platform: Reports

Facebook was well aware that hate speech was spreading on its site in India which could exacerbate ethnic violence, and did not deploy resources to curb the phenomenon, US media reported, citing internal documents.

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Dogecoin - What I Hate, Love, and Fear About the Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin is one of the most well-known crypto tokens, despite its extremely low price. It's backed by celebrities including Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, and although it was created as a 'joke' it's actually also got pretty high adoption.

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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Today: Time, How to Watch Live

India and Pakistan are facing off today in a Twenty20 World Cup cricket match in Dubai. Here’s how you can watch the Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup match live on your mobile devices or TV.

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WhatsApp Stickers in Pay Mode: How to Use

WhatsApp payment stickers were introduced recently. These stickers can attached while sending money on WhatsApp. Five women artists have offered their creativity to make these sticker packs for payments as well.

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How to Schedule a Live Video on Instagram: Follow These Steps

Instagram introduced a live video scheduling feature recently. With live scheduling, creators will be able to build up the buzz, as much as 90 days in advance, and make followers anticipate a big announcement, an upcoming event, or even a launch.

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Google’s Massive Data Centres in US Spark Worry Over Scarce Western Water

Google data centres in the US and the tech giant's plan to build more are causing concerns among residents that the use of freshwater for cooling the equipment will lead to scarcity.

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Google, IBM, Other Tech Giants Underreport Carbon Footprint, Says Study

Big technology firms including Google, IBM, and SAP are underreporting their carbon footprint, claims a study conducted by Technical University of Munich and published in the journal Nature Communications.

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How Netflix’s Squid Game Reflects South Korea's Real-Life Debt Trap

Netflix’s Squid Game points to the dark side of life in South Korea with rising personal borrowing, the highest suicide rate among advanced nations, and the rarity of getting free of debt.

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In Transplant Breakthrough, Pig Kidney Attached to Human Successfully

Surgeons have successfully attached a pig kidney to a human in a breakthrough case of animal-to-human transplant.

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Jio Profit Increases 24 Percent as Reliance Recovers from Pandemic Slowdown

Reliance increased its profit by 43 percent with Jio’s earnings growing 24 percent in the second quarter of 2021.

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Lyft Records Over 4,000 Sexual Assault Cases in Long-Overdue Safety Report

Lyft has released a long awaited safety report that shows that the ride-railing service received over 4,000 complaints of sexual assault between 2017 and 2019.

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NASA Artemis Moon Mission Launch Planned for February 2022

NASA said on Friday that it plans to launch the uncrewed lunar mission Artemis 1 — the first step in US's plan to return humans to the Moon — in February 2022.

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NASA Shares Dramatic Image of 2 Galaxies Locked in a Cosmic Dance

NASA has shared an incredible image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope that shows two galaxies tied in sort of a cosmic dance.

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Android 12 Beta for iQoo 7, iQoo 7 Legend, iQoo Z3, iQoo Z5 to Start Rolling Out in India By December-End

Android 12 beta is set to be rolled out in India for iQoo 7, iQoo 7 Legend, iQoo Z3, iQoo Z5, and iQoo 3 starting this December, the company has announced. Asus has also separately announced the rollout of the Android 12 stable release of the ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip, ZenFone 7, ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5S, and the ROG Phone 3.

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BMW to Phase Out Combustion Engines From Main Plant by 2024

German carmaker BMW plans to phase out the production of internal combustion engines (ICE) from its main Munich plant by 2024.

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Phone Displays Could Soon Stretch to Become Tablet, Wrap Around the Wrist Like Watch

Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University have developed PeLEDs that can make stretchable phone displays possible.

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Facebook Now Reportedly Accused of Wrongdoing by Another Whistleblower

Facebook is now being accused by another former employee of putting profits ahead of stopping problematic content, weeks after another whistleblower helped stoke the firm's latest crisis with similar claims.

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Apple vs Epic: Fortnite Maker Opposes Apple's Effort to Pause Antitrust Trial Orders

Epic Games is trying to thwart Apple’s efforts to put on hold orders handed down in an antitrust trial earlier this year. The two have been locked in a bitter dispute over Apple’s App Store payment rules that led Apple to remove Fortnite from the store.

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Apple Updates App Store Payment Rules to Allow Developers Contact Customers Directly

Apple has updated its App Store payment rules offering a concession to developers who can now contact customers about alternative payment methods directly and bypass Apple’s 15-30 percent commission.

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Android 12 Causing Touch Response, App Crashing Issues for Some Google Pixel Phone Users

Android 12 is causing app crashes and touch response issues on Google Pixel phones, some users have reported online. In a few cases, the new Android update is also resulting in battery drain problems. Android 12 was released for Google Pixel phones earlier this week.

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WhatsApp, Facebook Monetise Users’ Data, Can’t Claim Privacy Protection on Their Behalf, Says Government

The government defending the legal validity of its new IT rules that mandate WhatsApp and Facebook to ‘trace’ the first originator of information on request told the Delhi High Court on Friday that the social media giant monetise user data and can’t claim privacy protection on their behalf.

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Paytm Said to Have Secured SEBI’s Approval for India’s Biggest IPO

Paytm is said to have received market regulator SEBI’s approval for its proposed Rs. 16,600 IPO, which will be the biggest in India to date.

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Google Search Adds Feature to Make Learning New Words a Daily Habit on Its App

Google Search is adding a notification feature on the mobile app to assist users in learning new words. The feature allows users to sign up to get daily notifications with a new word every day and some of the interesting facts behind it. It is currently available in English only.

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Huawei Watch GT 3 With Up to 14-Day Battery Life Launched, FreeBuds Lipstick With Fashionable Charging Case Also Unveield

Huawei Watch GT 3 and Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick have been unveiled in Europe. The Huawei Watch GT 3 will go on sale on November 10. Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick comes with a charging case that is designed to look like a lipstick.

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PUBG: New State Release Date in India and More Than 200 Countries Globally Set for November 11

PUBG: New State release date is set for November 11, publisher Krafton announced on Friday. The new title will be available as a free-to-play mobile game for Android and iOS users. Pre-registrations for PUBG: New State have crossed the mark of 50 million, the South Korean company said.

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Former SpaceX Engineers Designing Nuclear Microreactor as 'Clean Energy Alternative to Fossil Fuels'

Radiant's new technology is expected to enable people in remote and disaster areas with rapid supply of electricity as needed. The microreactors can be monitored remotely and centralised fueling, maintenance enable microgrids without any permanent impacts.

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REvil: Governments Said to Turn Tables on Ransomware Gang by Pushing It Offline

REvil ransomware group was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multi-country operation, according to three private sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former official.

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Snap Shares Plunge 25 percent as Apple Privacy Changes Hit Advertising Business

Snap shares plummeted 25 percent after the owner of photo messaging app Snapchat said privacy changes implemented by Apple on iOS devices hurt the company's ability to target and measure its digital advertising.

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PayPal Said to Be in $45-Billion Bid for Pinterest

PayPal has offered to buy Pinterest for $45 billion (roughly Rs. 3,36,770 crore), people familiar with the matter said, a combination that could herald more financial technology and social media tie-ups in e-ecommerce.

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Segway Launches Mecha Kit That Turns Ninebot Scooters Into Water Bullet-Blasting Machines

People often use self-balancing hoverboards inside facilities and gardens when they find it difficult to walk for long distances or duration. These scooters can provide great support to those who need it. But what if they can be turned into a mini mobile tank that also fires?

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Google Meet Adds Audio Video Lock Feature to Help Hosts Mute Participants During Calls

Google Meet is rolling out an Audio and Video Lock feature. With the latest feature, the Google Meet host can lock the microphones or cameras of all participants in a meeting, so no one can turn on their audio or video until the host unlocks them.

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Apple Watch May Get Stretchable Bands to Accurately Measure Blood Pressure in Future

A recent patent application from Apple suggests that it may introduce stretchable bands for a future iteration of its Apple Watch that can precisely monitor a user's blood pressure.

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Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of October 28 Debut

Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ price and specifications have been tipped on Weibo ahead of the official launch that is taking place on Thursday, October 28. The new Redmi Note phones are said to have 120Hz displays and come with MediaTek Dimensity SoCs.

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NFT Company Candy Digital Valued at Over $1 Billion With $100 Million Funding Round

With a new $100 million (roughly Rs. 747 crore) funding round, NFT platform Candy Digital aims to expand its collectible portfolio across all sports marketplaces on a global level.

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Among Us Coming to PlayStation, Xbox in December; Will Also Be Featured on Xbox Game Pass Alongside

Among Us is arriving on Xbox and PlayStation on December 14. It will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on the same day and be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, and PS5 consoles.

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Sony Alpha 7 IV With 33-Megapixel Sensor, BIONZ XR Image Processor Unveiled

Sony has launched the new Alpha 7 IV interchangeable-lens camera. It will go on sale sometime in December. It comes with a new 33-megapixel full-frame back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and BIONZ XR image processor for up to 8x processing speed.

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Bitcoin Falls by Over 5 Percent After Setting New All-Time High; Ether, Ripple and Dogecoin Slip as Well

Bitcoin price dropped after hitting a record high earlier this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency touched an all-time high of around $67,000 (roughly Rs. 50 lakh) but fell on Thursday in what's been a great week for the world's most popular cryptocurrency.

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WeChat Makes Content Searchable on Google and Bing

WeChat has made its content searchable on some foreign search engines such as Google and Microsoft's Bing.

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Facebook's Oversight Board Says Company Not 'Fully Forthcoming' on How It Deals With High-Profile Users

Facebook's independent oversight board demanded more transparency from the social media giant, saying the company was not "fully forthcoming" on how it deals with certain high-profile user accounts.

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Google to Cut Its Commission by Half on App Subscriptions, to Charge 15 Percent Starting January

Google announced it will lower a fee in its app store as pressure mounts on tech giants to loosen their grip over their online marketplaces.

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NBA Enters Into Multi-Year Deal With American Crypto Exchange Platform Coinbase

The American National Basketball Association has partnered with Coinbase exchange as its exclusive crypto partner.

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Raspberry Pi Had to Raise Prices for the First Time and Crypto Miners Had a Role to Play

Raspberry Pi's CEO Eben Upton has announced a price hike on the latest model, the Raspberry Pi 4, which was originally launched at $45 and later revised to $35. Due to the global semiconductor crisis, the price has now been restored to $45.

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Gmail for Web Gets Several New Features to Make Composing Emails Easier and Faster

Gmail for Web is receiving several new features that will help users make sure their emails are being sent to the right recipients and organisations. The latest features will be available to all Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and Business customers.

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Vivo Y71t With a 20:9 AMOLED Display, MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y71t has been launched in China. The new Vivo phone comes with a 20:9 AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC.

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What Is a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

Future ETFs allow two parties to sign a contract to sell and buy a said cryptocurrency like Bitcoin on a specific date. Regardless of the asset price on the expiring date of this contract, the commodity is traded at the agreed-upon price.

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What if an Asteroid Were Going to Hit Earth? NASA Expert Answers

What if a rock big enough to cause large-scale damage, say an asteroid, were to hit Earth? NASA asked one of its experts the question. Dr. Kelly Fast said it's important to find the asteroids “before they find us.” She, however, added there's no known threat to Earth.

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Moto G51 5G Key Specifications Leaked, Tipped to Launch in November; Moto G71 5G Spotted in US FCC Listing

Moto G51 5G's key specifications have surfaced online through a report by TechnikNews. The Motorola smartphone will reportedly get a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. It is also said to feature a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. Moto G51 5G will get a full-HD+ display but it...

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Watch: Man 3D-Prints Dinosaur for Daughter, Then Brings It to Life With AR

An augmented reality (AR) professional 3D-printed a full-scale Velociraptor for his daughter and went on to bring it to life (virtually). A video shared by Florent Germain on Twitter shows the results of this fun experiment.

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Nokia C30 With Jio Exclusive Offer Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia C30 is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option and Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage options. The buyer avails the Jio exclusive offer on the purchase of the Nokia C30, they will get an instant price discount of 10 percent or a maximum of Rs. 1000.

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Windows 11 Beta Testers Can Now Download Android Apps Through Microsoft Store

Windows 11 beta testers can now download and install Android apps on their PCs through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft has added Android apps support by working with chipmakers AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm as well as Amazon.

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WhatsApp Collections Feature Arrives for Business Users, New Control Bar in PiP Mode Spotted

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Collections feature for all WhatsApp Business users. Users will be able to create collections to organise items in their products/ services catalogues. WhatsApp has also reportedly released Android beta 2.21.22.3 for testers that introduces a control bar to quickly pause and resume videos along as well as opening/ closing the v...

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IBM Revenue Misses on Weakness in Legacy Infrastructure Unit

IBM missed market estimates for quarterly revenue as its managed infrastructure business suffered from a decline in orders ahead of a spinoff next month, sending its shares down 4 percent in extended trading.

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Redmi Smart TV X With 120Hz Display Refresh Rate Launched; Redmi Router AX1800 Debuts as Well

Redmi Smart TV X and Redmi Router AX1800 were launched in China on Wednesday. The Smart TV X comes in two display sizes — 55 and 65 inches — and features 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, and 4K resolution. The Redmi Router AX1800 has Wi-Fi 6 support and is powered by an unnamed dual-core 880Mhz CPU with 128MB of RAM.

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Tesla Says New Factories Will Need Time to Ramp Up, Posts Record Revenue Due to Record Deliveries

Tesla said its upcoming factories and supply-chain headwinds would put pressure on its margins after it beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue on the back of record deliveries.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T Get New OxygenOS Update With Files by Google App, Latest Security Patch

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T are getting a new OxygenOS update. The latest update brings the October 2021 security patch, bug fixes, and other minor improvements to the three handsets. OnePlus confirmed that the update is rolling out in a staggered manner.

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Facebook's Name-Change Will Not Deter Lawmaker or Regulatory Scrutiny: Experts

Renaming Facebook is unlikely to enable the tech giant to distance itself from regulatory and public scrutiny around the potential harms caused by its social media apps, marketing and branding experts told Reuters.

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Facebook, WhatsApp Failed But Twitter Managed To Curb Conspiracy Theories During Pandemic: Study

The COVID-19 pandemic brought into focus the increasing role of social media in spreading conspiracy theories. A number of recent studies on online social behaviour have pointed out the immense power of Facebook, Twitter and other platforms in giving a wide reach to unverified claims.

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YouTube Music to Start Becoming Audio-Only for Free Listeners

YouTube Music is starting to become audio-only for free listeners as it will no longer be able to play videos for the users who have not subscribed to YouTube Premium. The update will initially be available to YouTube Music users in Canada starting next month.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Watch 4 Bespoke Editions Unveiled; Galaxy Buds 2 Get Maison Kitsuné Edition

Samsung has unveiled the Bespoke Editions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. With this, the Korean giant will allow users to customise the frame and the back panel of the phone, as well as the strap and dial of the wearable. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Maison Kitsuné Edition and the Galaxy Buds 2 Maison Kitsuné Edit...

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021: Best Deals, Discounts on Popular Laptops

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021 is underway, and if you are looking to upgrade to a powerful machine, here are some great deals on Amazon that you can check out. The list contains laptops that can be used in offices and homes.

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Bitcoin Marks All-Time High of Over $67,000; Ether, Dogecoin Jump on Gain-Wagon

While Bitcoin is rallying forward with consistently recorded gains, majority altcoins including Ether, Cardano, and Dogecoin, among others, have also registered gains in the last 24 hours. Only a handful of crypto-coins open with dips, but only marginal.

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Enter the Zuckerverse? Social Media Churns With New Names for Facebook

Facebook reportedly plans to rebrand itself with a new group name. The company refused to comment on rumour or speculation, of course, but the Twitterati had no problem.

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TRUTH Social: Donald Trump Launches His Own Social Media App to 'Stand Up to Big Tech'

Former US President Donald Trump will launch his own social media app, TRUTH Social, that he said would "stand up to Big Tech" companies such as Twitter and Facebook that have barred him from their platforms.

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Bitcoin Edges Off All-Time High but Momentum for More Gains This Year Seen Intact

Bitcoin fell slightly in Asian hours on Thursday, a day after marking an all-time high on optimism around the launch of the first US bitcoin futures ETF.

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Crypto Collapse Could Result in Global Financial Crisis, Claims Bank of England Executive

The deputy governor of the Bank of England, Jon Cunliffe, has called for regulators to urgently set standard rules for cryptocurrency markets. He made a direct comparison between the growing popularity in cryptocurrency and the US market boom in sub-market mortgages, which gravely intensified the global economic crisis of 2008.

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) 67W Adapter Does Not Support Fast Charging, 16-Inch Models Come With 140W Chargers

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro comes bundled with a 67W USB-C adapter for charging purposes. This model is not bundled with the 96W adapter and users can upgrade to the fast charging adapter by paying an additional $20, or Rs 1,600 in India.

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Apple Is Now Selling a Rs. 1,900 Polishing Cloth for Your Devices, EMIs Available

Apple has listed a Polishing Cloth as a standalone purchase on its India store and it costs Rs. 1,900. The produce, also available on EMIs, is said to clean any Apple display.

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Xiaomi CEO Says Firm to Mass Produce Its Own Cars in First Half of 2024

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said the Chinese smartphone maker will mass produce its own cars in the first half of 2024, a company spokesperson said.

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Snap Launches Arcadia Studio to Create Augmented Reality Advertisements

Snap said it is launching a studio to help brands create augmented reality advertising and experiences, part of a move to popularise the use of technology that can overlay computer-generated images onto a person's view of the real world.

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Squid Game Craze Lifts Netflix Quarter With Over 4 Million New Subscribers

Netflix's global sensation Squid Game helped lure more new customers than expected, the world's largest streaming service said as it predicted a packed lineup would further boost signups through the end of the year.

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Pixel Pass Subscription Plans Announced, Will Bundle Pixel 6 Series Phones With Google Services

Google on Tuesday announced the launch of Pixel Pass, a new subscription service that costs $45 (roughly Rs. 3,300) per month for the Pixel 6 phone plan and $55 (roughly Rs. 4,200) per month for the Pixel 6 Pro. The plan includes device protection and regular device upgrades as well.

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Security, Now on Your Fingertips – Introducing Ozone Digital Locks #Chorrokalketaale

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‘I See NFTs as New Canvas’: Martha Stewart Launches NFT Store

Stewart’s NFT collection comes in partnership with licencing company Marquee Brands and NFT platform Tokns. With regular additions of new collectibles, the NFT collection will celebrate special occasions and festivals.

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Money Heist Season 5 Watched by 69 Million, Best Run in Netflix Series’ History

Money Heist season 5 has delivered the Spanish hit series’ best run yet, with 69 million Netflix households watching it in the first four weeks after its release. Maid is on track for 67 million, that will help it beat The Queen’s Gambit. Squid Game is now up to 142 million. Netflix won’t reveal viewership figures in this manner going forward. It will switch to ...

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JioPhone Next Specifications Tipped via Google Play Console Listing, Said to Come With Snapdragon 215 SoC

JioPhone Next's launch seems imminent as the smartphone has now been spotted in a Google Play Console listing. As per the listing, the Jio smartphone will feature an HD+ display with 720x1,440 pixels resolution, Android 11 (Go edition), Snapdragon 215 SoC, and 2GB of RAM.

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Redmi Note 11 Series Launch Confirmed for October 28, Listing Hints at Three Variants

Xiaomi has taken to Weibo to confirm that the Redmi Note 11 series will launch on October 28. The series is listed on JD.com ahead of launch with three models — Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+.

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Bakkt Completes Merger to Get Listed as a Public Company on New York Stock Exchange

Bakkt, since its inception in 2018, has transformed into a digital asset marketplace offering futures trading in Bitcoin, a mobile app that allows crypto payments, and a Bitcoin investment fund.

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Bitcoin Nears New All-Time High After First ETF, Memecoin Surge Slows

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been consistent in its stance against Bitcoin-linked ETFs, claiming that they were subject to market manipulation, but asset management firms are not worried.

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Squid Game Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Ever, as 142 Million Viewers Tune In

Squid Game is now Netflix's biggest original series of all time. More than 142 million Netflix households watched Squid Game in the first 28 days after its release.

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Bitcoin ETF Debuts on New York Stock Exchange, Bitcoin Nears Record

Bitcoin took another step closer to mainstream investing with the launch of a new security on Wall Street tied to futures of the cryptocurrency.

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Facebook Plans to Rebrand With a New Name Next Week: Report

Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, as per a report citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

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How Doosra Tackles Spam by Reversing the Indian Phone Call System

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to Aditya Vuchi, Founder and CEO, Doosra to know about the company’s history, growth, and future plans.

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Dune Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Box Office, Dune 2, and More

Dune will hit theatres in India and HBO Max in the US on October 22. Dune movie is directed by Denis Villeneuve. Dune movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, and Rebecca Ferguson.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro With Google’s Custom-Built Tensor SoC, Android 12 Launched: Price, Specifications

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were launched at Google’s Pixel Fall Launch event on Tuesday. The new models come with Tensor system-on-chip (SoC) and run on Android 12 out-of-the-box.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Will Get ‘Quick Tap to Snap’ to Let Users Quickly Access Snapchat From Lockscreen

Google Pixel 6 series will get a feature called ‘Quick Tap to Snap’ to let users access the Snapchat camera directly from the lockscreen of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Snap and Google announced their partnership at the Pixel Fall Launch event on Tuesday.

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Android 12 Update for Google Pixel Phones Starts Rolling Out: How to Download

Android 12 has started rolling out for all eligible Google Pixel phones. The Android update was first announced in February and detailed at Google’s I/O developer conference in June.

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Realme Watch T1 With Round AMOLED Display, Up to 7 Days of Battery Life Launched

Realme Watch T1 was launched on Tuesday alongside Realme GT Neo 2T and Realme Q3s smartphones. The smartwatch features a round AMOLED display and comes with 4GB of onboard storage.

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iQoo Z5x Specifications, Colour Options Teased Ahead of October 20 Launch, MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC Confirmed

iQoo Z5x will launch in China tomorrow. Ahead of its launch, the Chinese company has teased some of the specifications as well as the colour options of the smartphone. The iQoo Z5x will be offered in three colours and will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Telegram Marks Over 1-Billion Google Play Store Installs Post Recent Facebook Outage

Telegram has touched the 1-billion download mark on the Google Play store. The latest surge in installs can be attributed to the largest Facebook outage that took down WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger for over six hours earlier in October.

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Realme GT Neo 2T, Realme Q3s With Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme GT Neo 2T and Realme Q3s have launched with triple rear cameras and a hole-punch display. The Realme GT Neo 2T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 12100 SoC, whereas the Realme Q3s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Both the phones will go on sale on November 1.

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Bitcoin Looks Strong Despite Price Drifting Around $62,000, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Lead Memecoin Surge

With news of the Bitcoin exchange and the upcoming launch of the Bitcoin Futures ETF, the cryptocurrency's position looks strong enough to surpass previous all-time high.

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After AirPods (3rd Generation), Apple Tipped to Launch Beats Fit Pro Earbuds Next Month

After AirPods (3rd Generation), Apple is said to be all set to launch Beats Fit Pro as the new Beats earbuds with features including active noise cancellation (ANC) and adaptive EQ. The new earbuds are also reported to have Apple’s H1 chip for fast pairing with the iPhone and iPad.

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Big Tech Antitrust: US Bill Introduced to Stop Amazon, Google, More Firms From Favouring Own Products

About a dozen US senators formally introduced a bill that would bar Big Tech platforms, like Amazon and Google, from favouring their products and services.

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White Dwarf 'Switches on and Off' for First Time, Leaves Astronomers Baffled

Astronomers have observed an accreting white dwarf abruptly lose and gain its brightness for the first time. White dwarfs are stars that have run out of their basic fuel: hydrogen. Usually, researchers have observed white dwarfs losing their brightness over days or months. Astronomers were studying the white dwarf binary system, TW Pictoris, and the white dwarf in it ...

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Marvel Delays Release Dates for All 2022, 2023 Phase Four Movies

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on May 6, 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder on July 8, 2022, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on November 11, 2022, The Marvels on February 17, 2023, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on July 28, 2023 — every Marvel Phase Four movie has been delayed, save for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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WhatsApp Introduces New Feature That Allows Users to Join Ongoing Calls Directly From Group Chats

WhatsApp is bringing several updates to its joinable calls feature. The instant messaging app will now allow users to join an ongoing group video or voice call directly from the group chat tab.

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Global Crypto Market Cap Touches Historic High of $2.5 Trillion as Bitcoin Value Rallies over $60,000

From around $830 billion at the start of 2021 to reaching the 2.5 trillion mark on the capitalisation index, the growth of the global crypto market is evident, statistics platforms reveal.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Get New Colour Options in India

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was unveiled in Phantom Black and Phantom Green colours at launch. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, on the other hand, arrived in Phantom Black and Cream colours. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has got a new Phantom Silver colour option, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has got a new Lavender colour option.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro Price, Key Specifications Tipped via Amazon Listing Ahead of Launch Today

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are all set to launch today at 10:30pm IST. Ahead of the unveiling, an Amazon UK listing has suggested the price and specifications of two storage variants of the Pixel 6 Pro. The 128GB storage variant is priced at GBP 849 (roughly Rs. 87,700) and the 256GB storage variant is priced at GBP 949 (roughly Rs. 98,000). The Pixel 6 Pro will s...

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NASA Shares Stunning Panorama Shot of Milky Way's Galactic Centre

NASA never stops surprising us with stunning images from outer space. In a new Instagram post, the space agency has released a new photo of Milky Way on October 19. The colourful image is a panorama of the Milky Way's galactic centre.

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Delhi Metro Launches Free Wi-Fi Services at Yellow Line Metro Stations: How to Use

Commuters of the Delhi Metro can now access the Internet using free high-speed Wi-Fi at all its Yellow Line stations, as the DMRC launched the facility.

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Alibaba Unveils Custom ARM-Based Server Chip Yitian 710 for Cloud Computing Data Centres

Alibaba said it has developed a processor that will be used to power servers in its data centres.

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Realme GT Neo 2T, Realme Q3s, Realme Watch T1 to Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme GT Neo 2T and Realme Q3s smartphones are launching in China today. Alongside the two phones, Realme Watch T1 will go official as well. The event is scheduled to begin at 2pm CST Asia (11:30am IST).

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Microsoft Says It Warned Bill Gates About Flirting in 2008

Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed.

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Amazon Accused by US Lawmakers of Possibly Lying About Its Practices to Congress

Five members of the US House Judiciary committee wrote to Amazon's chief executive and accused the company's top executives, including founder Jeff Bezos, of either misleading Congress or possibly lying to it about Amazon's business practices.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Phones to Launch Today: How to Watch Live, Expected Price and Specifications

The Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro launch event will begin at 10.30pm IST today. All those who want to watch the event live, can head to the event page created by Google. It will be streamed live on the Made by Google YouTube channel as well.

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macOS Monterey With New Safari Browser, Universal Control Coming as Free Update on October 25

macOS Monterey will be available as a free software update for existing Mac devices on October 25, Apple announced on Monday alongside unveiling its new MacBook Pro models. The new macOS version was introduced in June and is designed to deliver better connectivity with other Apple devices.

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MacBook Pro (2021) Models With Display Notch, M1 Pro and M1 Max Processors Launched

Apple at its ‘Unleashed’ event on Monday launched the new MacBook Pro models that come with its new silicon and have 14- and 16-inch display options. The MacBook Pro (2021) series sans Touch Bar and brings back the earlier SDXC card reader as well as HDMI port.

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Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) With AirPods Pro-Like Design, Spatial Audio Support Launched

Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) was launched at Apple’s 'Unleashed' event on Monday. The new AirPods come with an AirPods Pro-like design that brings shorter stems over the existing AirPods 2. The AirPods (3rd Generation) were unveiled alongside the launch of the Apple Music Voice service and new HomePod mini colour options.

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Bitcoin Is 'Better Gold Than Gold,' Dogecoin Is 'Fun': Mark Cuban

Cuban called Bitcoin "better gold than gold" because of its algorithmic scarcity. There is only a limited amount of this coin available, which has often been helped the market cap of the coin to reach new heights.

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Cryptocurrency: Valve Bans NFTs, Blockchain Games on Steam

While Valve's response has been to completely ban titles using NFTs, competitor Epic stated that it was “open” to the idea of such games.

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Nokia XR20 With Military-Grade Build, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia XR20 was launched in India on Monday. The new Nokia phone comes with a military-grade design and includes a 20:9 display as well as a dual rear camera setup.

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OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition Launched in India With Hogwarts-Inspired Watch Faces, UI

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition has been launched in India. As the name suggests, the wearable allows users to customise the dial by choosing from a wide range of watch face options inspired by Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, or Ravenclaw.

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El Salvador Seeing Influx of Dollars Into BTC as Bitcoin Prices Rise

As per El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, more Salvadorians are using US dollars to buy Bitcoin. Bukele also said that with Bitcoin in place, the country has collected over $3 million in remittances in one day.

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Google Pixel 6 Series Prices for US and UK Leak Ahead of Launch, Ads Surface Online

Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro will launch on October 19. Google Pixel 6 is tipped to be priced at $599 (roughly Rs. 45,000) for the 128GB model, whereas the Google Pixel 6 Pro is reported to be priced at $898 (roughly Rs. 67,500) for the base 128GB storage option.

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Realme Watch T1 With Circular Display Set to Launch Alongside Realme GT Neo 2T, Realme Q3s on October 19

Realme Watch T1 launch is set for Tuesday, October 19, Realme announced via Weibo on Monday. The smartwatch is teased to have a circular display and a silicon wrist strap. The Realme Watch T1 launch will take place alongside the debut of the Realme Q3s and Realme GT Neo 2T smartphones.

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How Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Makes You a Pro at Gaming With Its Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset

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You Should Switch to Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Today Because of Its Perfect Blend of Price and Features

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Vivo T1, Vivo T1X Set to Launch in China on October 19; Renders, Specifications Tipped

Vivo T1 and Vivo T1X are set to launch in China on October 19. Vivo T1 is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC whereas Vivo T1X may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. Other leaked specifications include an LCD display on both the smartphones.

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How to Watch T20 World Cup 2021 in India, Pakistan, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore

Looking for T20 World Cup 2021 live stream? Here’s how you can watch all 2021 T20 World Cup matches in India, Pakistan, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, and South Africa. You can also find a brief T20 World Cup 2021 schedule within.

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Bitcoin Rallies Closer to All-Time High Levels as ETF Debut Looms, Memecoins Start Week With a Surge

Bitcoin's valuation has doubled since its late July low and has surged to levels close to its all-time high, but the cryptocurrency is inching closer to overbought territory.

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Oppo K9s Battery Capacity, Fast Charging Capabilities Officially Confirmed; to Launch on October 20

Oppo K9s will come with a 5,000mAh battery and 30W VOOC fast charging support, Oppo confirmed through its official website. The smartphone is set to be launched in China on Wednesday, October 20. Oppo K9s will come equipped with a triple rear camera setup, and a Snapdragon 778G processor.

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China to Keep Up Scrutiny of Internet Sector: Report

China will continue its scrutiny of the Internet sector, rooting out practices including the blocking of site links by rival platforms and ensuring smaller players have room to develop, its industry minister said in an interview.

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North Vancouver May Use Bitcoin Mining to Generate Heat, in 2022

MintGreen has developed a technology that recovers over 96 percent of the electricity used for powering Bitcoin mining – as a heat source. The heat energy generated with this tech will be distributed to over 50,000 residents of North Vancouver.

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Apple ‘Unleashed’ Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect

Apple is hosting its ‘Unleashed’ event later today (October 18) where new MacBook Pro models, Mac mini, and AirPods 3 are expected to debut. The event could also bring the release of macOS Monterey. It will be streamed live online.

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Elon Musk’s Tweet About Extending 'Life to Mars' With His Dogecoins Gets Mixed Reaction

Elon Musk has ruffled some feathers yet again on Twitter. This time, the SpaceX CEO decided to talk about extending human life to Mars in reply to another tweet. Known cryptocurrency influencer and YouTuber Matt Wallace tweeted on Saturday, “Elon Musk (with a net worth equal to 861 billion Dogecoin) is now richer than Bill Gates and Warren Buffett combined!” The t...

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First Movie in Space: Russian Actress, Film Director Return to Earth After Filming

Russian actress and a film director returned to Earth Sunday after spending 12 days on the International Space Station (ISS) shooting scenes for the first movie in orbit.

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MacBook Pro Leak Tips Display Notch, New Chips Likely Named M1 Pro and M1 Max

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Pro models at its event later today. A new render leak claims thin bezels and a display notch to house the webcam. Another report suggests that the new Pro models may be powered by new Apple chips likely called the M1 Pro and M1 Max.

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Squid Game, Netflix's Biggest Hit, Estimated to Be Worth About $900 Million: Report

Squid Game, Netflix's biggest original series launch, is estimated to be worth almost $900 million (roughly Rs. 6,770 crores) for the streaming giant, as per a report citing figures from an internal Netflix document.

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Facebook Announces 10,000 EU Jobs to Build 'Metaverse'

Facebook announced plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build the "metaverse," a virtual reality version of the Internet that the tech giant sees as the future.

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Tether - What I Love, Hate, and Fear About the Cryptocurrency

Tether is the biggest and most well known stablecoin, that serves as a digital version of fiat currency. Everything you want to know about the stablecoin, explained.

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The Batman Trailer Pits Robert Pattinson vs. the Riddler — DC FanDome

The Batman DC FanDome trailer — in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — shows Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight being taunted by the Riddler (Paul Dano) and gives us a proper look at Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) and Gotham City. The Batman release date is March 4, 2022, in cinemas worldwide.

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods: DC FanDome Shows Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu in Costume

Shazam! Fury of the Gods: at DC FanDome, Zachary Levi and Co. gave us a first behind-the-scenes look at Shazam movie sequel, that features Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu. Shazam! Fury of the Gods release date is June 2, 2023 in cinemas worldwide.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Shows Jason Momoa, Amber Heard in Action

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom offered its first look at DC FanDome on October 16. Helmed by retuning director James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to release December 16, 2022.

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The Flash Movie Teaser: Ezra Miller Unveils First Look at DC FanDome

The Flash DC FanDome teaser gives first look at Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton. The Flash movie release date is November 4, 2022 in cinemas worldwide.

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Superman & Lois Season 2 Behind-the-Scenes Trailer: Lois Lane, Jordan Kent Gives a Tour of Kent House

Superman & Lois season 2 trailer was unveiled by Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, and other stars from the popular CW show. Here’s what we know so far.

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DC FanDome: Gotham Knights Story Trailer Sets Up Battle With Court of Owls

Gotham Knights unveiled a brand-new story trailer at DC FanDome on October 16. After over a year since the last DC FanDome, the upcoming co-op action RPG offered a deeper look at its overall plot. Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood will take on the sinister Court of Owls.

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Black Adam Opening Scene Teased at DC FanDome by Dwayne Johnson

Black Adam first look has been unveiled at DC FanDome. Dwayne Johnson leads the cast as the eponymous supervillain in the origin story that also stars Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate.

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DC FanDome: Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League New Trailer Asks You Not to Be a Hero

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League new trailer was unveiled at DC FanDome. You can play as Harley Quinn, King Shark, Captain Boomerang, and Deadshot, as they get set to take on the heroes of Justice League.

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Peacemaker Trailer: John Cena, James Gunn Unveil HBO Max Series — DC FanDome

Peacemaker trailer unveiled by John Cena and James Gunn at DC FanDome. Peacemaker TV series release date is January 13, 2022, on HBO Max.

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The Flash Season 8 Finally Gives Barry Allen His Golden Boots — DC FanDome

The Flash season 8 will give Barry Allen his golden boots finally, Grant Gustin revealed at DC FanDome. The Flash season 8 release date is November 16 on The CW.

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DC FanDome 2021: The Biggest Trailers and Announcements — Live!

DC FanDome 2021 trailers, first looks and sneak peeks: The Batman, Black Adam, The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash season 8, Peacemaker, Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

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Chingari Launches $Gari Crypto Token, NFT Marketplace in India With Actor Salman Khan as Brand Ambassador

$Gari, an indigenous cryptocurrency token, was launched in India on Saturday. The crypto token, launched by Chingari - a made-in-India short video app - is also launching its own NFT marketplace. The new crypto token will have Bollywood actor Salman Khan as its brand ambassador.

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Apple Worker Says She Was Fired for Leading Movement Against Workplace Harassment

Apple employee who led fellow workers in publicly sharing instances of what they claimed was harassment and discrimination at workplace has said that she has been fired.

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Jack Dorsey’s Square Doubles Value of Its Bitcoin Holdings After Recent Rally

Square has doubled the value of its Bitcoin holdings in about a year. The company led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey holds nearly 8,027 Bitcoin, which it had acquired an average price per Bitcoin of $27,407.

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East Asia Slips to Fourth Place in Global Crypto Transaction Volumes Amid China Crackdown

East Asia as a region slid massively from first place to fourth in terms of global cryptocurrency transaction volumes following China's ban on crypto mining and transactions.

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DC FanDome 2021: Time in India, How to Watch, and What to Expect

DC FanDome 2021 date and time is October 16 at 10:30pm IST in India. Here’s how to watch DC FanDome 2021 on YouTube and official website. Discover the DC FanDome 2021 schedule within.

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Tether to Pay $41 Million for Alleged Misleading Claims That Its Crypto Token Was Fully Backed by US Dollars Reserve

Tether has agreed to pay $41 million (roughly Rs. 307.2 crores) to settle charges levied by US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that says it mislead consumers by claiming that its crypto token was fully backed by US dollars reserve at all times.

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Samsung Tops Global Smartphone Shipments in Q3; Apple Top Earner in Q2 2021: Reports

Samsung retained the top spot in global smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2021, while Apple earned the most operating profit and revenue in Q2 2021, as per analyst reports. Global smartphone shipments declined 6 percent due in Q3 due to component shortages.

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Hawkeye to Release on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English

Hawkeye will be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe series to be offered in Malayalam, Disney+ Hotstar has announced. Hawkeye release date is November 24 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

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Meteorite That Crashed Into Canadian Woman’s Home Can Reveal Much About Solar System's Origin

A meteorite, that pierced through the roof of a home in British Columbia, Canada narrowly missing a sleeping woman, has the potential of unravelling mysteries about our solar system.

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Uber Delivery Executives Win EUR 10,000 Each in Damages, Boss Jailed in Italy Ruling

Uber Eats couriers have secured the ‘first conviction’ in Italy for crimes related to workers' exploitation. More than 40 delivery executives have won damages worth EUR 10,000 each and their former boss has been sentenced to jail.

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Moscow Metro Launches Face Pay — Large-Scale Facial ID Payment System

Moscow on Friday launched a new payment system called Face Pay that will use facial recognition technology for payment of metro fare at more than 240 stations.

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Audible, Apps for Holy Books Disappear from Apple’s App Store in China Amid Crackdown

Audible and some mobile apps for reading the holy books of Islam and Christianity have disappeared from the Apple’s App Store in China to adhere to the country's tightened rules for internet firms.

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Realme GT Neo 2 With Snapdragon 870 SoC Goes on First Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Realme GT Neo 2, launched earlier this week, went on its first sale in India today at 12pm (noon) for Flipkart Plus customers and will be available at 12am (midnight) for everyone else. It will be on sale via Realme.com, Flipkart, and offline retail stores. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onbo...

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NASA's Mission Lucy to Unravel Solar System Origin Launches Today on a 12-Year Journey

NASA's highly anticipated mission Lucy is scheduled to launch today at 0934 GMT (15:04 IST). The spacecraft leaving for Jupiter's Trojan asteroids will be on a 12-year journey to understand planetary origins.

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Jack Dorsey Says Square Is Looking to Build a Bitcoin Mining System

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has said this fintech company Square is looking to build a Bitcoin mining system based on custom silicon and open source for individuals as well as businesses.

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Amazon-owned Twitch Says Source Code Exposed in Last Week's Data Breach

Twitch said on Friday that last week's data breach at the live streaming e-sports platform contained documents from its source code, but did not expose sensitive user data.

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Signal Co-Founder Moxie Marlinspike Creates NFT That Renders as 'Poop' Emoji When You Buy It

Singal Co-Founder Moxie Marlinspike aims to highlight the fact that digital collectables could be at the mercy of file hosts who operate independently from the blockchain. To demonstrate, he has created an NFT that renders as a 'poop' emoji in people's digital wallets after they have bought it.

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Google Search Results Will Now Be Displayed in a Continuous Scroll on Mobile

Google is rolling out support for continuous scrolling on mobile devices. With the latest update, search results on mobile will now be displayed in one continuous scroll, rather than on multiple pages. Currently, users have to click on the ‘See more’ button to continue looking through search results

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Realme Q3s Set to Launch on October 19, Teased to Come With Snapdragon 778G SoC, Adaptive 144Hz Refresh Rate

Realme Q3s has been confirmed to launch on October 19, along with Realme GT Neo 2T. The smartphone has been teased with an LCD display that has an adaptive refresh rate up to 144Hz and HDR10 support. A Realme executive teased last month that the Realme Q3s will come with a Snapdragon 778G SoC.

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OnePlus 9RT Price in India Tipped, May Be Priced Same as OnePlus 8T

OnePlus 9RT price in India has been suggested by tipster Yogesh Brar ahead of the phone’s official launch. The new OnePlus was launched in China earlier this week.

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Cryptocurrency: US SEC May Approve Bitcoin Futures ETF Trading Very Soon, Hints Tweet

US SEC is expected to approve at least one Bitcoin futures ETF as early as next week, after SEC Chairman Gary Gensler recently reiterated his support for such funds.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Launch Date Tipped for January 11

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reportedly slated to launch in January 2022. Multiple tipsters via Tweeter suggested the launch date of the device. The new Galaxy S21 FE will come as a successor to the Galaxy S20 FE that was unveiled in September last year.

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IPL Final 2021: How to Watch CSK vs KKR Match Livestream Online on Mobile, Desktop, and TV

IPL 2021 resumed recently after being on a hiatus due to the second wave of COVID-19. The final match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is being held at the Dubai International Stadium today (Friday, October 15). The toss is scheduled to happen at 7pm IST and the first ball will be bowled at 7:30pm IST. Viewers in India can watch the ma...

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Audible Plus Announced; Will Offer Members Access to Thousands of Audiobooks, Podcasts at No Extra Cost

Audible Plus has been introduced by the Amazon-owned audiobook platform in India. The latest option will allow users to access over 15,000 new titles on Audible at no extra cost. The Plus catalogue will include Audible originals such as “Secrets of Good Health,” “Buri Nazar,” and “Sasural Wonder Phool.”

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Lenovo Tab 6 5G With 10.3-Inch Display, Snapdragon 690 5G SoC Launched

Lenovo Tab 6 5G was launched on Thursday in Japan. The tablet has a 10.3-inch TFT display and is powered by a Snapdragon 690 5G SoC. It has IPX3 and IPX5 certifications for water resistance, respectively. Lenovo Tab 6 5G gets a 7,500mAh battery.

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Apple Targeted Over New App Store Payment System Regulation in South Korea

Apple was on a collision course with South Korea over new requirements that it stop forcing app developers to use its payment systems, with a government official warning of a possible investigation into the iPhone maker's compliance.

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Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Bluetooth Speaker With IP67 Build, 12-Hour Battery Launched

Bose has launched the SoundLink Flex, its latest wireless Bluetooth speaker priced at $149. The speaker has IP67 dust and water resistance, and a claimed battery life of 12 hours per charge.

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Facebook Pressed on COVID-19 Vaccine Disinformation by US State Attorneys General

The attorneys general of 14 US states sent a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg asking if the top disseminators of vaccine disinformation on the platform received special treatment from the company.

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HTC Vive Flow Lightweight VR Glasses Launched: Price, Features

HTC has announced a new VR headset today in the UK market. The headset features a 75Hz refresh rate with a 100-degree field-of-view (FoV), two cameras, and adjustable diopter dials.

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Bitcoin Sees Slump After Trading at Above $58,000, Ether Prices Reach Month-High

Ether prices hit a point that's been the highest in a month for the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency but a triangular pattern appears to be setting in.

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Microsoft AR Glasses: US Army Pushes Back Date on Wearables, Affirms Commitment to Deal

The United States Army said it was pushing back the date when it plans to field augmented reality glasses from Microsoft, but that it remains "fully committed" to the contract with the tech firm.

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Infinix Note 11, Infinix Note 11 Pro With MediaTek Helio G96 SoC Goes Official: Specifications

Infinix Note 11 series was globally launched on October 12. Both Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11 Pro smartphones run on a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. The Infinix Note 11 Pro sports a 6.95-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W Super Charge fast charging support.

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TSMC Announces Chip Plant in Japan, Flags 'Tight' Capacity Throughout 2022

TSMC announced plans to build a new factory in Japan to meet long-term appetite for chips and said, near-term, tight supplies will likely continue into 2022 amid booming demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Virgin Galactic to Delay Commercial Space Travel Service, Won’t Conduct Further Test Flights This Year

Virgin Galactic said it is delaying its commercial space travel service to the fourth quarter of 2022 and will not conduct another planned test flight this year.

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Russia President Vladimir Putin Says Cryptocurrencies Too Unstable to Be Used for Oil Contracts

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that cryptocurrencies were too unstable to be used to settle oil contracts but that they still deserved a place as a means of payment.

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Apple Watch Series 7 to Go on Sale in India Today; Fast Charging Requirements Detailed

Apple Watch Series 7 sale in India is set to go live today (October 15), and the new model will be available for purchase in 41mm and 45mm size options as well as Aluminium, Stainless Steel, and Titanium Case versions. Ahead of the sale, Apple has detailed the requirements for enabling fast charging on the Apple Watch Series 7.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Tweets He Is in Talks With Airlines to Install Starlink Broadband

Elon Musk tweeted he was in talks with airlines about installing Starlink, a satellite-based broadband service owned by his rocket company SpaceX.

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Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China, Cites 'Challenging' Environment

Microsoft is pulling the plug on LinkedIn in China nearly seven years after its launch, marking the retreat of the last major US-owned social network in China as authorities there further tighten their control over the Internet sector.

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Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China, Cites 'Challenging' Environment

Microsoft is pulling the plug on LinkedIn in China nearly seven years after its launch, marking the retreat of the last major US-owned social network in China as authorities there further tighten their control over the Internet sector.

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Rishabh Pant Signs NFT Deal With Cricket-Themed Platform Rario

Launched on August 15, Rario has so far roped in a bunch of cricket stars among men’s as well as the women’s squads, including Smriti Mandhana, Zaheer Khan, and Faf du Plessis.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Awesome Mint Colour Option Launched in India for 8GB RAM Variant

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G's Awesome Mint colour option has been launched in India. The new colour option is only available in the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Alongside, Samsung has announced an instant cashback of Rs. 6,000 for HDFC Bank credit and debit card holders.

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Electric Vehicles in India: Businesses Seek Government Support to Meet 2030 Target

Businesses in India are seeking government support to meet a target for at least 65 percent of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, according to a CEO-led organisation of major companies worldwide which is leading the push.

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Acer Chromebook Spin 514, Chromebook 515, Chromebook Spin 314, Chromebook 514 Launched

Acer unveiled four new Chromebooks at its next@acer global event on Wednesday. Acer Chromebook Spin 514, Chromebook 515, Chromebook Spin 314, Chromebook 514 and are aimed at a variety of users including students, business professionals, and hybrid workers.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Tipped to Receive 4 Major OS Updates, 5 Years of Security Patches

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will receive four major OS updates and five years of security patches, according to a tipster. Most Android manufacturers provide OS updates for at least two years and security patches for three years.

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Acer Aspire Vero, TravelMate Vero, Veriton Vero Mini, More Eco-Friendly Products Launched

Acer has announced several eco-friendly products for its Vero lineup. The new Vero series products include Acer Aspire Vero, Acer TravelMate Vero, Acer Veriton Vero Mini desktop, Acer Vero BR277 monitor, Acer Macaron Vero Mouse, Acer Vero Mousepad, and Acer Vero Ecosleeve. These products are manufactured using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and are shipped in re...

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Best Deals and Discounts on Washing Machines from Samsung, LG, Bosh, More

Best washing machine deals on Amazon sale from top brands like Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosh, and more from which you can shop your favourite.

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Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged, Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme With 11th Gen Intel Processors, Windows 11 Launched

Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme have been launched as the company’s latest rugged laptops. The new models in the Dell Latitude Rugged series come with Windows 11 and are powered by 11th-generation Intel Core processors.

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Bitcoin Recovers From Blip to Trade at $58,000 as Ether, Polkadot Make Big Gains

Bitcoin recovered from a minor fall on Tuesday to finish Wednesday's trade at a 3 percent gain, trading at above $58,000 (roughly Rs. 43,67,765).

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Facebook May Face Fine of Up to EUR 36 Million in Ireland Over Privacy

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has proposed fining Facebook up to EUR 36 million (roughly Rs. 310 crores) in one of more than a dozen probes it has opened into the social media giant, according to a draft decision published by the complainant.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 You Can Buy In India

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15000 in India

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Apple Warns of Cybercrime Risks if EU Forces It to Allow Others' Software

Apple ramped up its criticism of EU draft rules that would force it to allow users to install software from outside its App Store, saying that would boost the risk of cybercriminals and malware.

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This Bipedal Robot Can Walk, Fly, or Even Ride a Skateboard

A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have come up with a bipedal robot that performs the twin function of walking and flying. Named Leonardo, the part-walking robot, part-flying drone is built in such a way that it can balance itself on a slackline, hop around, or even ride a skateboard.

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Cryptocurrency: US Becomes Largest Bitcoin Mining Centre After China Crackdown

The United States has overtaken China to account for the largest share of the world's Bitcoin mining, data published by Britain's Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance showed.

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Facebook to Change Rules on Attacking Public Figures on Its Platforms

Facebook will now count activists and journalists as "involuntary" public figures and so increase protections against harassment and bullying targeted at these groups, its global safety chief said.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 10,000 You Can Buy In India

If you're looking for a powerful phone with all the best features for under ₹ 10,000, we have options for you from Realme, Xiaomi, and Motorola that are well equipped despite lower prices.

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iQoo Z5x Launch Date Set for October 20, Will Come With a 5,000mAh Battery

iQoo Z5x has been confirmed to launch in China on October 20. The design of the smartphone has also been teased and it is shown with two colour options with a rectangular module for the dual rear cameras. iQoo Z5x is also listed to pack a 5,000mAh battery.

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FIFA Wants Over $1 Billion From EA Sports Every Four Years to License Its Name: Report

FIFA reportedly wants more than a billion dollars every four years — more than double of what it currently gets from Electronic Arts — to renew the license with new restrictions. That is why EA Sports is considering renaming its football video game FIFA.

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Samsung W22 5G Foldable Phone With S Pen Integration Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung W22 5G has been launched in China. The new Samsung phone, which is a successor to last year’s Samsung W21 5G, is essentially a custom version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The phone comes bundled with an S Pen and includes software-level tweaks.

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5 Reasons Why Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Is the Perfect Gift for Your Loved Ones This Festive Season

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Apple Exploring Health Features for AirPods to Help Take Temperature, Monitor Posture: Report

Apple is reportedly exploring new health-focussed features for its AirPods. Features might include using the earbuds to take wearers' temperature, monitor their posture, and improve their hearing.

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Blue Origin New Shepard Launch: Star Trek Icon William Shatner Becomes World’s Oldest Space Traveller

William Shatner — Star Trek’s Captain Kirk — did it for real, becoming at age 90 the oldest person in space aboard a rocketship flown by billionaire Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin, an experience the actor called profound.

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Astronaut Aboard ISS Uses Bungee Cords to Avoid Flying Away From Treadmill: Watch

European Space Agency (ESA) has shared a video clip on Instagram of an astronaut aboard ISS running on a treadmill in zero gravity. He used bungee ropes for keeping himself from flying away from the treadmill.

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WhatsApp Spotted With a New Custom Privacy Setting for ‘About’ Status Updates for Android Users

WhatsApp has been spotted adding a new custom privacy setting to its Android version to let users hide their About status updates from specific contacts. There would be a new My contacts except… option that would come alongside the existing privacy settings.

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Nothing Raises $65 Million Series A Extension, Partners With Qualcomm to Bring Snapdragon-Powered Devices

Nothing from OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei on Wednesday announced that it had completed a Series A extension funding of $50 million (roughly Rs 376.20 crores). The company also partnered with Qualcomm to use its Snapdragon platform for powering future tech devices.

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Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, Realme Brick Bluetooth Speaker, More Launched in India

Realme has launched six new products in India. These include Realme 4K Smart Google TV stick, Realme Buds Air 2 in a Closer Green colour option, Realme Brick Bluetooth speaker, Realme Cooling Back Clip Neo, Realme Type-C SuperDart Game cable, and Realme Mobile Game Trigger. Most products will be available to purchase starting October 18.

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Lenovo Leads as Global PC Shipments Grew 5 Percent in Q3 2021 Amid Deteriorating Supply, Logistics: Canalys

Global PC sales are still growing, shows the latest Canalys report. In the July-September period, the worldwide PC shipments saw a 5 percent increase. Lenovo led the list with total shipments of 19.77 million and a market share of 23.5 percent.

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Realme GT Neo 2 First Impressions: This One’s for the Gamer

The Realme GT Neo 2 does not scream ‘gaming’ with its design, but features capable hardware inside.

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Realme GT Neo 2 With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 120Hz AMOLED Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme GT Neo 2 was launched in India on Wednesday as a successor to the original Realme GT Neo that came to the country as Realme X7 Max in May. The new Realme phone comes with triple rear cameras, 120Hz AMOLED display, and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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Amazfit Powerbuds Pro With Adaptive ANC, Exercise Heart Rate Monitoring Launched in China

Amazfit Powerbuds Pro TWS earphones debuted in China on Tuesday. They feature adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) and health monitoring sensors. The Amazfit Powerbuds Pro can last for up to 9 hours and have a total playback time of 30 hours with the charging case when ANC is turned off. They were globally launched in July.

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Bitcoin Rally Stops as Value Falls Below $57,000, Ether Leads Altcoin Struggle

Cardano, Ripple, Polkadot, and Dogecoin crypto coins struggle to push for gains although Bitcoin's slip-up appears to have provided a positive push for Wednesday's trade.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 Confirmed for October 20, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Expected

Samsung announced that it will host its new unpacked event of the year virtually on October 20. The Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 2021 may see the launch of new mid-range smartphones and will be livestreamed via the Samsung Newsroom site.

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Coinbase Announces Entry Into NFT Marketplace, Waiting List Opened

Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that it will soon be launched an NFT marketplace where people can mint, sell, and buy NFTs.

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Squid Game Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Ever, as 111 Million Viewers Tune In

Squid Game is now Netflix's biggest original series of all time. More than 111 million Netflix households watched Squid Game in the first 28 days after its release.

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Realme GT Neo 2 India Launch Today: Watch Livestream, Expected Specifications

Realme GT Neo 2 will be launching in India today at 12:30pm IST. The smartphone will be powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 65W SuperDart Charge fast charging support. Alongside, Realme will also launch the Buds Air 2 in a Green colour option.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Asked by US Senator to Retain Documents Linked to Whistleblower Testimony

US Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell called on Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to preserve all documents related to a testimony last week from company whistleblower Frances Haugen.

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Nokia G300 With 5G Connectivity, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Nokia G300 has been launched in the US. The new Nokia phone comes with 5G connectivity as its USP, alongside offering triple rear cameras and a 20:9 display. Nokia G300 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC

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Google Cloud Unveils Carbon Footprint Tracker, Satellite Imagery Suite

Google will tell its cloud customers the carbon emissions of their cloud usage and open satellite imagery to them for the first time for environmental analysis, as part of a push to help companies track and cut carbon budgets.

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Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen Awarded NFT Trophy for Winning International Chess Tournament

Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has become the first player in the history of the sport to be awarded an NFT trophy for winning a tournament.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 Happiness Upgrade Days Sale: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale has been refreshed with a new 'Happiness Upgrade Days' phase. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on top mobile phones, Amazon devices, and electronics during the second phase of the sale.

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Dogecoin-Inspired Memecoins Are Storming Crypto Market: Here Are the Ones to Watch For

Self-proclaimed "Doge-killer," Shiba Inu has decent competition in lesser-known altcoins like Kishu Inu, UnderDog. and Floki Inu.

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Tesla Said to Lease Office Space From HP to Expand Presence in California

Tesla has agreed to lease office space from HP near the electric carmaker's current headquarters in Palo Alto, California, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Twitter Rolls Out New Advertising Features, Revamped Algorithm Ahead of E-Commerce Push

Twitter rolled out new advertising features and revamped the algorithm that decides which advertisements users see, as part of an effort to lay the groundwork to launch future e-commerce features.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Box Office, Review, and More

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will release in India on October 15. Tom Hardy returns as investigative journalist Eddie Brock who is the host to the alien symbiote Venom. Brock will face Woody Harrelson's serial killer Cletus Kasady who gets his own alien symbiote and turns into Carnage. The Venom sequel was leaked on torrent sites and piracy websites following its US re...

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iPhone 13 Production Likely to Be Cut by as Many as 10 Million Units Due to Chip Crunch: Report

Apple is likely to slash production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units due to the global chip shortage, as per a report citing people familiar with the matter.

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Realme Narzo 50, Narzo 50 Pro to Launch in India by Early November: Report

Realme Narzo 50 series may add Narzo 50 and Narzo 50 Pro in India by November. It is unclear whether the regular Realme Narzo 50 will come alone or alongside the Narzo 50 Pro.

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Twitter Adds New Feature to Remove Followers Without Blocking Them on Web

Twitter's latest feature has lots to do with how users deal with their followers. It allows any user using Twitter on Web to remove a follower without blocking them. The follower the user pulls off with the latest tool won't be notified of the change.

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Eternals Runtime More Than 2.5 Hours, Second-Longest MCU Movie After Avengers: Endgame

Eternals runtime is over two-and-a-half hours, writer-director Chloé Zhao has revealed, making it the second longest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Avengers: Infinity War was 2 hours 29 minutes, and Avengers: Endgame was 3 hours 1 minute.

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Spotify, More Music Streamers Turn to Telcos to Facilitate Africa Payments

Africa, with its internationally recognised musical talent — and growing mobile phone use — is central to Spotify's plans to extend its reach to a billion customers.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Still Thinks Bitcoin Is Worthless, Calls Government Regulation Inevitable

Despite Dimon's personal sentiments, JPMorgan Chase will offer its clients exposure to Bitcoin, given their interest in the asset class.

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WhatsApp Spotted Testing Option to Manage Chats Backup Size, Community Feature for Group Conversations

WhatsApp has been spotted testing a new section where users would be able to manage their cloud backup size and exclude content such as documents and photos. Separately, WhatsApp is found to be working on a feature called Community that could go hand-in-hand with the existing Groups functionality.

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Realme GT Neo 2T Colour Options Teased, Tipped to Be Launched in India Soon

Realme GT Neo 2T's new colour options — Glaze White and Inky Black — have been teased by the company ahead of its launch in China on October 19. Separately, tipster Mukul Sharma has hinted that the upcoming smartphone could also launch in India sometime soon.

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How CoinSwitch Kuber Became India's Largest Crypto Platform in 15 Months

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Facebook Live Audio Rooms Launched for Creators, Public Figures, Groups Globally

Facebook is launching the Live Audio Rooms feature to a global audience. The feature, launched in the US in June, works similarly to Clubhouse. Users can listen and join live conversations with public figures, experts, and others. Facebook recently added a podcast feature in the US, and it is testing the Soundbites feature.

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Edward Snowden Says CBDC a 'Cryptofascist Currency' Designed to Put Governments at Centre of Every Transaction

Former NSA consultant and whistleblower Edward Snowden has called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) a “cryptofascist currency” primarily designed to deny people the basic ownership of their money. In a tweet, Snowden said the CBDC will put the State at the centre of every transaction, in disagreement with the founding principles and protocols of the virtual cur...

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Eternals Inspired by Interstellar, The Revenant, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Director Chloé Zhao Says

Eternals writer-director Chloé Zhao was inspired by Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s The Revenant, Terrence Malick movies, and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey for new Marvel movie that is grounded (like her Oscar-winning Nomadland) yet fantastical.

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Crypto for Animals: El Salvador President Plans to Build Pet Hospital With Bitcoin Profits

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has said his government will fund a new veterinary hospital with the profits gained from Bitcoin. He also shared a video on Twitter that showed a virtual model of the planned hospital. El Salvador became the world's first country in September to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the US dollar.

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HP Chromebook x360 14a With AMD Processor, 12.5 Hours Battery Life Launched in India

HP Chromebook x360 14a has been launched in India. The HP Chromebook runs Chrome OS and is powered by an AMD processor. It sports a 14-inch HD touchscreen with 250 nits peak brightness. The AMD 3015Ce processor is paired with AMD Radeon graphics and 4GB of RAM. The 64GB of eMMC storage can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 256GB).

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Motorola Moto E40 With Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola Moto E40 was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Motorola phone comes with triple rear cameras and features a 90Hz display.

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Bitcoin Gets Closer to $60,000, Dogecoin Value Continues to Slip

Shiba Inu continued its dramatic surge charting gains in double digits while Dogecoin prices continue to fall.

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iOS 15.0.2, iPadOS 15.0.2 Released to Fix Messages Photo Bug, Security Flaw; watchOS 8.0.1 Debuts as Well

Apple has released iOS 15.0.2 less than a couple of weeks after bringing iOS 15.0.1 to fix a list of issues impacting iPhone users. The update addresses a problem that was causing photos saved to Photo Library from Messages to disappear when their associated thread or message is removed. iPadOS 15.0.2 and watchOS 8.0.1 have also been released for compatible devices.

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Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, Amazfit GTR 3, and Amazfit GTS 3 With Zepp OS, Multiple Tracking Features Launched

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, Amazfit GTR 3, and Amazfit GTS 3 were launched on Monday. The three smartwatches run Amazfit's proprietary Zepp OS that gets third-party app support. They also get Amazon's Alexa voice assistant support. Along with a gamut of health monitoring systems, the new Amazfit watches also have more than 150 sports modes.

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Moto G51 5G Specifications Tipped via Geekbench Listing, May Come With Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G

Moto G51 5G, a purported handset from the Lenovo-owned company is reportedly making its way to the market soon. The handset is spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with scores ranging between 541 and 545 points in the single-core tests, and between 1,602 and 1,675 points in the multi-core tests.

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Eternals Post-Credits Scenes Feature ‘Big Surprises,’ Director Chloé Zhao Says

Eternals has two post-credits scenes — both are “equally important” and contain “big surprises,” writer-director Chloé Zhao has teased. Eternals release date is November 5 in cinemas worldwide.

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Life on Mars: Simulating Red Planet Base in Israeli Desert for Astronaut Training

The Austrian Space Forum has set up a pretend Martian base with the Israeli space agency at Makhtesh Ramon, a 1,600 feet (500m) deep, 25 miles (40km) wide crater.

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Amazon to Allow Employees to Work Remotely Indefinitely

Amazon said it will allow many tech and corporate workers to continue working remotely indefinitely, as long as they can commute to the office when necessary.

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Instagram Testing Feature to Notify Users of Outage or Issue Inside App

Instagram said it is testing a feature to notify users of outages or technical issues directly on the photo-sharing app, days after two outages disrupted the social media giant's services.

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Moto E40 Set to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Moto E40 is set to launch in India today, October 12. The handset was unveiled in Europe last week. Here are all the details we know about the new Motorola smartphone, including the expected specifications and pricing details.

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Indian Space Association Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Be the Voice of Country’s Space Sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Indian Space Association (ISpA), an industry body aspiring to be the voice of the country's space sector.

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Shang-Chi Box Office Storms Past $400 Million, Even Without China’s Help

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings box office collection is now at $401.6 million (roughly Rs. 3,022 crores). Disney crosses $2 billion (roughly Rs. 15,051 crores) for 2021 thanks to that. Venom: Let There Be Carnage box office grows to $185.6 million (roughly Rs. 1,396 crores) as it nears India release.

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Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick Set to Launch in India on October 13, Key Specifications Confirmed

Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, the first video streaming device from Realme, will debut in India on October 13. It will run on Google TV and is said to offer 4K 60fps streaming capabilities. The Chinese company will unveil the device along with Realme GT Neo 2 smartphone.

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Blue Origin Delays Star Trek Actor William Shatner's Space Flight Due to Anticipated Winds

Blue Origin announced it was delaying an upcoming flight set to carry actor William Shatner to space due to anticipated winds.

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NASA’s Asteroid Spacecraft Lucy Ready To Launch This Week For 12-Year Mission

NASA's upcoming mission to explore asteroids in order to learn about the earliest era of our solar system is ready to launch. The spacecraft named Lucy is expected to take off this week on a mission that is estimated to take 12 years.

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Realme GT Neo 2T Launch Set for October 19, Now Expected to Sport MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC

Realme GT Neo 2T will be launched at an event at 2:00pm local time on October 19 in China, Realme announced through a poster on Weibo. The smartphone may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, or by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It is said to come with a 64-megapixel triple rear camera setup.

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Eternals Final Trailer Released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam

Eternals trailer released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Eternals release date in India is November 5— a day after Diwali — in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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Gaming Time Limit Loopholes Should Be Closed, China State Media Says

Chinese state media said loopholes allowing minors to bypass new rules aimed at curbing gaming play time to three hours per week should be removed to "prevent addiction."

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Redmi K50 Pro+ Specifications Tipped, Said to Come With Snapdragon 898 SoC

Redmi K50 Pro+ launch seems to be around the corner as some of its key specifications have surfaced online. A tipster has leaked that the smartphone will get a Snapdragon 898 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, a 108-megapixel sensor, a centred flexible screen, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. There is no official confirmation regarding the Redmi K50 Pro+ as of now.

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