PlayStation Plus September 2022 Free Games: Need for Speed Heat, Toem, Granblue Fantasy Versus

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for September 2022 have been revealed. Starting September 6, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add Need for Speed Heat, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and Toem to their game library. Access ends on October 3.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) With 16.3-Inch Foldable Display, 5G Connectivity Launched: All Details

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) was launched today with a 16.3-inch foldable display. It features up to 12th Gen Intel Core U9 i5 and i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The laptop is equipped with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. It also gets a 5-megapixel webcam for video conferencing.

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Darkest Regions of the Moon Explored Using Machine Learning Ahead of NASA’s Artemis Mission

A team of researchers have developed a method to help explore the darkest areas of the Moon that never receive sunlight. These are some of the coldest locations on the Earth's only natural satellite, and could contain ice which could be useful for future space missions. Researchers used a deep learning-driven post-processing tool and produced high-resolution and high-...

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Facebook, Instagram Removed 2.7 Crore Posts in India During July: All Details

Meta announced on Wednesday that it had removed a total of 2.7 crore posts across Facebook and Instagram in July. The company revealed in its monthly report under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that it received 626 and 1033 reports from users on Facebook and Instagram respectively, and claims that it responded to all user ...

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Instagram Testing Improved Content Recommendation Controls; Working on Filtering Content Using Hashtags, Emoji

Instagram has begun testing the ability to allow users to select multiple posts in the Explore tab and mark them as "not interested", the company said on Tuesday. The feature expands on the current ability to mark individual posts, which can be a tedious process. It will also allow users to filter posts shown to them based on hashtags and emoji.

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Twitter Shareholders Advised to Approve Sale to Elon Musk by Proxy Advisory Firm ISS: Report

Twitter investors were advised to back Tesla CEO Elon Musk's plan to buy the service by a proxy advisory firm on Tuesday. Shareholders are set to vote on Musk's $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,51,300) deal to buy Twitter, which was agreed upon by both parties back in April, Musk later attempted to walk away from the deal in July.

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Ek Villain Returns Release Date: Mohit Suri's Action Thriller to Release September 9 on Netflix

Ek Villain Returns will release on Netflix on September 9, the streaming service announced on Tuesday. The sequel to the 2014 action thriller stars John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria, and is directed by Mohit Suri.

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Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate, ROG Phone 6D Purported Renders Surface Online: Report

Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and ROG Phone 6D purported renders have surfaced online, as per a report. The images suggest that the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and ROG Phone 6D will feature a similar design as the ROG Phone 6 Pro and ROG Phone 6, respectively. Asus unveiled the ROG Phone 6 series earlier this year in July. The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has been teased to feature a...

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Bitcoin Recovers Beyond $20,000 While Ether, Major Altcoins See Bigger Gains on the Day

Crypto tokens were trading higher on Tuesday, with Bitcoin reclaiming the $20,000 (roughly Rs. 15.97 lakh) mark, its major support and psychological level. Bitcoin had fallen below $20,000 mark over the weekend as part of a wider crypto market retreat, amid concern about the Federal Reserve's rate-hike path.

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Oppo A57s With MediaTek Helio G35, 50-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A57s has been unveiled in Croatia with a 6.56-inch HD+ display, a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

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Vivo V25e With 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras, 44W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo V25e has been launched in Malaysia. The latest Vivo V-series handset is powered by MediaTek Helio G99, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It has a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 64-megapixel primary sensor.

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House of the Dragon Episode 3 Trailer: Going to War With the Crabfeeder

House of the Dragon episode 3 trailer is out, teasing the Crabfeeder. Played by Daniel Scott-Smith, the prince admiral is known for nailing his enemies to spikes and feeding them to crabs. House of the Dragon episode 3 features another time skip, resulting in the birth of Aegon, son of King Viserys and Alicent Hightower.

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Netflix September 2022 Releases: Cobra Kai 5, Jamtara 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2, and More

Cobra Kai season 5, Jamtara season 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2, Plan A Plan B, Jogi, Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer, Blonde, Do Revenge, Heartbreak High, and Naruto Shippuden seasons 5–9 — these are the biggest movies, TV shows, web series, and originals on Netflix India in September 2022.

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Apple Mixed Reality Headset May Use “Reality” Branding, Reported Trademarked Suggests

Apple mixed reality headset trademark suggests “Reality One”, “Reality Pro”, and “Reality Processor”. These trademarks have been registered to a shell corporation named Immersive Health Solutions LLC that was incorporated in February.

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BBC, BookMyShow Stream Strike Exclusive Partnership, Alongside BBC First Widget

BBC Studios is partnering with BookMyShow Stream to launch a ‘BBC First’ widget on the latter's platform. The content partnership brings enthralling British drama series such as Sherwood, Ragdoll, and the first series of Unforgotten to BookMyShow Stream. Users will be able to access the premium titles through a dedicated BBC First space, and choose to purchase or ...

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OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones With Microphone Launched in India: All Details

OnePlus has launched the Nord wired earphones in India, priced at Rs. 799. Among the company’s most affordable products, the Nord earphones feature 3.5mm wired connectivity, and resemble the Bullets Wireless Z series earphones.

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Vivo Y16 With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 6.51-Inch LCD Display Launched: All Details

Vivo Y16 has launched in Hong Kong. The smartphone sports a 6.51-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. It also gets Extended RAM 2.0 that offer 1GB of virtual RAM. It will be sold in Drizzling Gold and Stellar Black colour options.

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House of the Dragon Episode 2 Review: Old Makes Way for the New

House of the Dragon episode 2 review: in “The Rogue Prince”, newly-minted heir Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) asserts herself, and Viserys’ (Paddy Considine) choice for a new wife — Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) — emboldens the Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint) to join Daemon (Matt Smith). House of the Dragon episode 2 released August 28 at 9pm ET on HBO Max, and Augus...

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Study Shows New and Simple Method for Complex Sculpting of Matter

A team of researchers at the University of Strathclyde have discovered a method to mould matter into complex shapes that involves the usage of “twisted” light. The new technique builds on the temperature-sensitive property of atoms. When atoms are cooled till, or close to, the absolute zero temperatures (-273 degrees Celsius), they stop behaving like particles an...

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Astronaut Explains "Intriguing Sight" of Bright Dot Spotted on Earth From Space

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently shared an "intriguing" daylight sight of a bright dot in the middle of a desert on Earth.

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Facebook Parent Meta Settles Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit; Terms of Agreement Undisclosed: Details

Meta has settled the lawsuit claiming that Facebook has illegally shared user data with the research firm Cambridge Analytica. The settlement comes after it was revealed a month ago that Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, would have to sit for a six hours long questioning by the plaintiff’s lawyers.

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Eye Movement During Sleep May Give Hints About Your Dreams, Reckons New Study

A new study, by researchers at the University of California, attempted to measure the dream during REM sleep through the electrical activity of a sleeping brain. It proved that eye movements during REM sleep may disclose gaze shifts in the virtual world of dreams, providing a window into the cognitive processes happening in the dream.

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Apple MacBook Pro, iPad Pro Hinted to Feature 5nm Chip: Ming-Chi Kuo

MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro, which are heading towards mass production this year, have been hinted to not be using a 3nm chip technology. The Apple gadgets are tipped to sport new 5nm chips, according to the Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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Comic Con India 2022: Dates, Venue Announced for Delhi and Bengaluru Event, Here's How to Purchase Tickets

Comic Con India has revealed the dates and venue for Delhi and Bengaluru event. The tickets for both the cities are now available on Bookmyshow. While the dates for Mumbai event have also been announced, the tickets are yet to be made available.

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Samsung Is Reportedly Working on a Dual Screen Phone: All Details

Samsung is reportedly working on a dual screen phone that will come with a rear-facing transparent display in addition to the primary display. The patent application for the dual screen handset from Samsung is said to have been discovered at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and filed in January.

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US Justice Department Reportedly Drafting Antitrust Complaint Against Apple

The US Justice Department is reportedly in the initial stages of drafting an antitrust complaint against Apple. The Justice Department has not decided whether to sue the American tech giant. The suit is expected to be filed by the end of this year.

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India Set to Roll Out 6G Services by the End of This Decade: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the country is prepping to introduce the 6G services by the end of this decade. He made the announcement while addressing the Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale. Earlier today, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hinted that the 5G services ay roll out by October 12.

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Sony Xperia 5 IV Could Be Announced as the Company's New Smartphone on September 1

Sony has announced to unveil a new Xperia product during a livestream event on September 1. This new product is expected to be the Xperia 5 IV smartphone.

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iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max Leaked Dummy Models Offer Glimpse at Design, Colour Options

Supposed dummy models of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have leaked. These leaked images offer a glimpse at the pill-shaped hole-punch cutout of the iPhone 14 Pro and the colour options of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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US President Joe Biden Signs Order for Implementation of CHIPS Act, Forms Council for Policy Development

US President Joe Biden signed an order to implement the CHIPS Act on Thursday. The executive order will ensure subsidy for manufacturing semiconductor chips in the US. The implementation plan worth $52.7 billion (nearly Rs. 4,21,000 crore) aims at encouraging chip manufacturing and research in the country.

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Corsair Xeneon Flex OLED 45-Inch Bendable Gaming Monitor Announced: All Details

Corsair announced the Xeneon Flex OLED 45-Inch bendable gaming monitor. It gives gamers the choice between a flat display and an 800R curve for an immersive gaming experience. It is compatible with both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive sync standards.

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New Mars Water Map Shows Traces of Ancient Water, Might Help Locate Landing Sites For Future Missions

Scientists have utilised data collected over a decade by NASA and the ESA to generate a water map of the Red Planet. The high-resolution map reveals locations of aqueous minerals, whil providing hints at ancient traces of water on Mars. It could also help plan future mars missions

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch Three EVs in 2022, Aims to Capture Indian Luxury EV Segment: Report

Stuttgart-based Mercedes-Benz will launch three new EV luxury cars in India in 2022, according to a report. The company also wants to build a network of fast-charging stations across the country. It could benefit from the absence of Tesla in the country, and plans to start assembling cars locally to keep the prices low.

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Nothing Phone 1 to Get Android 13 Beta Update by the End of the Year, Carl Pei Says

Nothing CEO Carl Pei tweeted on Wednesday that the company plans to ship the beta version of the Android 13-based Nothing OS by the end of the year. The stable version is said to arrive in the first half of 2023. Android 13 rolled out to Pixel smartphones on August 15.

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Twitter CEO Said to Term Whistleblower Claims 'Inaccurate'; Firm Reiterates Spam User Count to SEC: Reports

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal toldsaid to have addressed employees at an internal meeting on Wednesday to state that accusations by former employee and whistleblower Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko were inaccurate, as per a report. The company is also reportedly said to have defended its spam and bot account enumeration to the US SEC earlier this year.

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Vivo X80 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Could Launch in September: Report

Vivo is seemingly gearing up to launch a new X series smartphone in September. This handset is expected to be the Vivo X80 Pro+. Reports suggest that it may feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

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Social Media Grievance Apellate Committee Said to Include One Government Nominee: Report

The social media users grievance apellate committee to handle appeals of users against Big Tech firms could include a governement nominated member, according to a report. The committee, which is said to be a citizen-centric mechanism, could be notified in the coming weeks, as per a report.

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Meta Reportedly Files Motion to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit for $37.5 Million: Details

Facebook parent Meta has reportedly filed a motion to settle a lawsuit that alleged that the company had violated the privacy of its users by collecting its location without their permission for $37.5 million (roughly Rs. 300 crore). Facebook was accused in 2018 of collecting users' data including their location, based on their IP addresses, even when their location s...

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Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 Update to Roll Out in First Half of 2023, Says Company

Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 update will be released in the first half 2023 and the company says it wants to fine-tune the software experience running on the smartphone first. Nothing has been releasing the software updates since the launch of the Phone 1 to enhance the user experience.

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Elon Musk Subpoenas Former Twitter Head Jack Dorsey; Requests Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

Elon Musk has subpoenaed Twitter co-founder and former head Jack Dorsey to seek relevant information about the effect of spam accounts on the social media firm’s business. The billionaire has also sought to get Twitter’s lawsuit against him dismissed at Delaware's Chancery Court.

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BTC, ETH See Small Price Fluctuations, Crypto Price Chart Reflects Mix of Reds and Greens

The global crypto market cap rose by 0.08 percent over the last day, despite many cryptocurrencies registering losses. On August 23, Bitcoin, Tether, USD Coin, and Binance Coin saw price dips. The volatility element of the crypto sector seems to be on an inflammation. Amid price fluctuations, Ether, Binance USD, and Polkadot managed to reel-in gains.

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Samsung Galaxy A04s Alleged Renders Surface Online; Tipped to Get Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy A04s was earlier spotted on the Indonesia Telecom certification website, as per a report. Now, the alleged renders and some specifications of the phone have been leaked online. It is said to sport a 6.5-inch LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate. In the renders, the phone can be seen with a triple rear camera setup.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for September 8

Thor: Love and Thunder will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on September 8. In India, the Chris Hemsworth-led film will be available to stream in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Thor: Love and Thunder will also receive the IMAX Enhanced feature over on Disney+.

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NoiseFit Core 2 Smartwatch With 7-Day Battery Life, SpO2 Tracking Launched in India: All Details

Noise launched the NoiseFit Core 2 smartwatch in India on August 21. It is claimed to offer up to 7-day battery life. The smartwatch comes with a plethora of features like all-day heart rate measurement, blood oxygen tracker, step and calorie counter, camera control, and more.

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Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Continue as Paytm MD, CEO MD for Five Years, Backed by 99.67 Percent of Shareholders

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for another five years, according to the company. The country’s leading digital payments and financial services company and pioneer of QR and mobile payments said that 99.67 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of him continuing in his role. His remuneration ...

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Vivo Y22s With Snapdragon 680 SoC, Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y22s has been launched in Vietnam. The latest Vivo Y-series handset features Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It has a dual rear camera unit on the back that is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

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PS5 India August 22 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition Horizon Forbidden West Bundles

PS5 India August 22 restock — for Rs. 53,990 PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle, and Rs. 43,990 PS5 Digital Edition HFW bundle — is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales.

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Mobile Internet Services Suspended in 25 Assam Districts Over Exam Malpractice Concerns

Mobile internet services in 25 districts of Assam were suspended for on Sunday while the state government conducted Grade IV exams across various departments, while prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC were promulgated in areas where the exams were conducted. The services were suspended for four hours as the written exams were on, according to senior officials of...

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The Last of Us Teaser: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey Bond in HBO's Post-Outbreak World

HBO has unveiled a teaser for The Last of Us TV series, ahead of its release in 2023. The Last of Us is based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name, and stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the lead. Nick Offerman also makes an appearance in The Last of Us teaser trailer as Bill.

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Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation

Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used to hack smartphones....

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House of the Dragon Episode 1 Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks Ahead of Release

House of the Dragon episode 1 leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks. House of the Dragon episode 1 releases August 22 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. House of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones spin-off series.

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Saints Row Release Date, System Requirements, Gameplay, Download Size, and More

Saints Row releases on August 23 in India across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Epic Games Store. Deep Silver’s reboot of the street crime franchise puts you in the fictional city of Santa Ileso, as you build crime factions and establish control over the town.

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Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Updated With Improved GPS Functionality: Details

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have received an update from the South Korean manufacturer, a year after they received their last update. The handsets, which are now 5.5 years old, have received an update to improve GPS functionality on the phones, according to a report.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Will Reportedly Feature 200-Megapixel Camera, Could Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to come with a 200-megapixel primary camera. In addition, a tipster has suggested that this smartphone may utilise Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max fingerprint scanning technology.

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Google Working on Pixel 6 Face Unlock Feature, Could Depend on Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new face unlock feature that relies on the under-display fingerprint sensor. The company is said to be testing this feature on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

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Sony Expects 20 Percent Growth in India Over Next Few Years, Company Executive Says

Sony India expects over 20 percent growth for the next few years, with its range of personal audio and home entertainment products, a company official told PTI on Friday. Sony India witnessed a surge in demand for both personal audio products like earphones and headphones and home entertainment devices like soundbars in the last two years amid the pandemic.

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Bitcoin Drops to Three-Week Low, Falls 7.7 Percent Due to Sudden Selling

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell on Friday, following sudden selling that saw the world's most widely used cryptocurrency fall to a three-week-low. Bitcoin was trading around $21,400 (roughly Rs. 17,10,400) on Friday, while Ether and Dogecoin were also affected.

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Telecom Minister Asks Service Providers to Prepare for 5G Rollout

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that he had requested telecom operators in the country to prepare for the rollout of 5G services. India's biggest ever auction of telecom spectrum recently concluded, with the Department of Telecom received a record Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of bids.

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TRAI Deadline for Submitting Views on Community Radio Stations Extended by 2 Weeks

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the time granted to stakeholders for submitting their views on the issue of allowing not-for-profit companies to set up community radio stations (CRS) in the country. It has now extended the date for submission of comments to August 31 and counter comments by September 14.

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Snap Said to Shut Down Development of Pixy Flying Selfie Drone Camera: Report

Snap is said to have discontinued its recently launched Pixy flying drone camera, according to a report. The parent company of popular mesaging app Snapchat has reportedly stopped development of the drone, according to the Wall Street Journal. It will reportedly continue to be sold in its current form.

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Motorola Edge 2022 With 6.6-Inch OLED Display, MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

The Motorola Edge 2022 has been launched in the US and Canadian markets on Thursday. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC. It sports a 6.6-Inch OLED with a full-HD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery with 30W TurboPower wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse charging support.

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Tether Appoints BDO Italia to Vouch for Asset Reserves, to Publish Monthly Reports

Tether announced on Thursday that it had hired BDO Italia to provide monthly reports of its its asset reserves. The accounting firm has been appointed to publish its reports monthly rather than quarterly by the end of the year, according to Tether. Tether's reserves have long been the subject of scrutiny, especially after a wide sell-off in May following the collapse...

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RBI Seeks Public Opinion on Fees, Charges in Payments Systems: All Details

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking public opinion on fees and charges on payment systems including Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and debit and credit cards. The central bank wants to make such transactions affordable as well as econ...

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European Central Bank Steps in as Banks Test Crypto Waters Ahead of Pan-EU Licensing Rules

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday announced that it was taking steps to harmonise the assessment of licensing requests. The ECB, which directly regulates top euro zone lenders such as Deutsche Bank, UniCredit and BNP Paribas, said it would examine if crypto activities were in line with a bank's risk "profile", which determines how much capital to hold.

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Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro Android 13-Based MIUI Beta Update Announced: Details

Xiaomi announced that it is rolling out MIUI Beta for Android 13. Only Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro users can register to be a part of the first wave of updates.

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iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max Could Get $100 Price Hike, Analyst Says

Apple could increase the price of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max by $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000), as per Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives. These smartphones could also offer increased storage for the base model, compare to their predecessors.

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Genesis Announces New Interim Chief, Cuts Jobs by 20 Percent Amid Ongoing Crypto Winter

Genesis announced on Wednesday that it was cutting 20 percent of its workforce. The crypto broker also announced that it was naming COO Derar Islim as the interim head, who will replace outgoing CEO Michael Moro. The New York-based company is the latest in the cryptocurrency space to be hit by the so-called "crypto winter"

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Delhi High Court Grants Time for Government to Reveal Plans to Regulate De-Platforming of Social Media Users

The Delhi High Court has granted time to the government to inform the court whether it is working on regulation related to the de-platforming of users on social media, after hearing a batch of petitions related to suspension and deletion of accounts of users, including Twitter users. The Cenre will have to state its stand on September, when the matter will be heard by...

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iPhone 14 Series Launch Date Said to be Targeted for September 7 Ahead of Busy Fall Product Season

Apple is said to be looking at a September 7 launch date for its upcoming iPhone 14 lineup. The company's upcoming iPhone models are expected to kick off a busy fall product season, with new Mac models, low-end and high-end iPad models, and three Apple Watch models.

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Aadhaar Mandatory to Avail of Government Benefits, Subsidies, UIDAI Circular Says

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced via a circular that citizens who don't have an Aadhaar number or enrolment slip, may not be entitled to avail government subsidies and benefits. Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act facilitates a person who has not been assigned an Aadhaar number, to avail of the benefits, subsidies, and services "through alte...

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Walmart Faces Shifting Consumer Behaviour Over Inflation, Quarterly Results Beat Estimates

Walmart reported a jump in revenue on Tuesday, beating estimates with its results for the last quarter, following a late-July improvement in business. The large-scale retailer faces increasing evidence of shifting consumer behavior due to rising prices, according to its earnings report.

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BTC, ETH Among Majority Altcoins to Open With Losses, Gains Meet Stablecoins

The crypto price charts have begun to reflect volatility in asset prices now that August has transcended into its mid-phase. Along with BTC and ETH, Cardano Solana, and Polkadot saw losses. Stablecoins such as Binance USD and USD Coin saw minor, but significant gains.

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iPhone, iPad Users May See More Advertisements Soon, Ad-Supported Maps App Reportedly Tested

iPhone users may soon be served more advertisements as Apple may soon serve ads in its native apps such as Maps, Books and Podcasts, as per Mark Gurman. Apple apparently tested an ad-supported model of Maps app.

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FIFA 23, Marvel team up for Ultimate Team Heroes Inspired by Comics

FIFA 23 has partnered with Marvel for its Ultimate Team (FUT) component. Footballing legends will be brought back to the pitch, as part of the upcoming FUT World Cup mode, with their cards reimagined as Marvel characters. For now, EA Sports has revealed Lando Donovan, Ricardo Carvalho, Claudio Marchisio, Yaya Touré, and Park Ji-sung.

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Vivo Y35 4G With Snapdragon 680 SoC, 44W FlashCharge Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y35 has been launched in Malaysia. The latest Vivo Y-series handset features Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It has a triple rear camera unit on the back that is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

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Apple Sets September 5 Deadline for Employees to Return to Office: Report

Apple has set a September 5 deadline for corporate employees to return to office at least three days a week, a report said. The company informed its employees about the new plan on Monday. Apple will require employees to work from the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and a regular third day, which will be determined by individual teams, the report said.

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Snapchat+ Premium Subscription Service Reaches 1 Million Subscribers in Less Than 3 Months

Snap has reached 1 million subscribers for its Snapchat+ premium subscription, the company said on Monday. The service was launched in June as a new source of revenue. The paid subscription feature has slowly expanded to more countries including Saudi Arabia, India and Egypt. It offers access to 11 exclusive features not yet available to general users.

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Signal Fears Phishing Attackers May Have Accessed Phone Numbers of 1,900 Users

Signal, in a blog post, said that the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed in a phishing attack on Twilio, its verification services provider. The attack took place earlier this month. According to signal, the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code, but message history, profile information and contact lists were not revealed.

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Twitter Ordered to Share Former Executive’s Documents With Elon Musk for Information on Spam Accounts

Twitter has been ordered to give Elon Musk documents from a former Twitter executive who is believed to be a key figure in calculating the amount of fake accounts on the platform by Musk’s legal team. Twitter was ordered to collect, review and produce documents from former General Manager of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour.

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Ola S1 Electric Scooter With 101km Range Launched in India, Electric Car to Debut in 2024

Ola S1 electric scooter price in India is set at Rs. 99,999.

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US Gunman Posted 'Call to Arms' on Truth Social After FBI Searched Donald Trump's Home: Reports

A gunman who attempted to breach an FBI office in the US appears to have posted a "call to arms" on Donald Trump's Truth Social platform. The incident appears to be connected to federal agents searching the former president's home, according to US media reports. The FBI said on Thursday that a person armed with a weapon had tried to breach the entry to the bureau's of...

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Automakers Struggle to Understand Whether New US Bill Allows EV Tax Credits for Customers

US automakers and dealers are still trying to figure out if the $430 billion (roughly Rs. 34,23,000 crore) climate, health care and tax bill that the US House of Representatives is set to vote on Friday will continue to let them offer $7,500 (roughly Rs. 5,97,000) tax credits to would-be buyers of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Blu Bold N2 With Dimensity 810 SoC, Quad Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

Blu Bold N2 was launched in the US on Friday. The handset sports a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution. It features a 64-megapixel quad rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel dual front camera setup. The Bold N2 is powered by a MediaTek Dimesnity 810 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM.

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US Tightens Export Controls on Advanced Chips, Engine Technology Critical to National Security

The US has announced new export controls on technologies including additional equipment, software, and technology used to produce semiconductors and gas turbine engines. Devices that utilise these materials have significantly increased military potential, according to the US Commerce Department

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Suspected Tornado Cash Crypto Mixer Developer Detained by Dutch Authorities: Details

Dutch authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of being a developer for the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash. The cryptocurrency blending service was put on a US sanctions list on Monday, over allegations that it has been used to launder more than $7 billion (roughly Rs. 55,700 crore) worth of virtual currency since 2019.

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Oppo Find N Fold, Find N Flip in Development; to Feature Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC: Report

Oppo is reportedly working on two new foldable smartphones that are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. A vertically folding Oppo Find N Flip, and a horizontally folding Oppo Find N Fold are said to be in development. This in line with an earlier report that suggested the same monikers for the two purported handsets.

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Samsung Galaxy A04 Core Spotted on Geekbench With 3GB RAM, MediaTek Helio G35 SoC: Report

A Samsung smartphone with the model number SM-A042F has been listed on the Geekbench benchmarking website. The smartphone is reportedly the Galaxy A04 Core. An earlier report suggested that the handset could feature a design identical to its predecessor. It is also said to be a budget smartphone.

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BlackRock Announces Spot Bitcoin Private Trust for US Clients: All Details

BlackRock on Thursday announced that it has launched a spot Bitcoin private trust that will track the performance of Bitcoin, offering direct exposure to the price of the digital currency. The private trust will be available to BlackRock's US clients, according to the world's biggest asset manager.

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iQoo Z6 5G Variant in Development, Could Feature 80W Fast Charging Support: Report

iQoo is reportedly working on a new variant of the iQoo Z6 5G that will feature 80W fast charging support. The rumoured phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series SoC, according to a report. To recall, iQoo Z6 5G features 18W fast charging support and the Pro model supports 66W FlashCharge.

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Twitter Revives Misinformation Rules, Features Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Twitter on Thursday said it will bring back features to promote accurate information about the upcoming US midterm elections. The microblogging service will clamp down on false and misleading posts. It will also enforce its civic integrity policy that prohibits users from posting misleading content intended to dissuade people from voting and claims intended to underm...

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Oppo Enco Air 2i TWS Earphones, Oppo Band 2 Launched: All Details

Oppo has launched multiple wearables on Wednesday, August 10. Oppo Enco Air 2i TWS earphones and Oppo Band 2 fitness tracker are two of the products. The new Oppo earbuds are claimed to offer a combined playback time of 29 hours. The Oppo Band 2 has a rectangle-shaped dial, and it sports a 1.57-inch AMOLED display.

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China Launches 16 New Satellites Into Orbit for Commercial Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Imaging: Report

China launched 16 new satellites into space on Wednesday, according to a report. The new satellites, including Jilin 1 Gaofen 03D09 satellite and Yunyao 1 04-08, were launched by a Long March 6 carrier rocket which entered the planned orbit, according to the report.

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Pegasus Spyware Creator NSO Group Has Large Presence in Europe With 22 Active Contracts: Report

Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group has a large European presence, with at least 22 active contracts with 12 out of 27 members, according to a report by Ha'aretz. Representatives of the European Parliament Committee of Inquiry on Pegasus spyware recently visited Israel and learned from NSO personnel that the company has active contracts with 12 European Union members, as ...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 Said to Get September Release in India: Details

Samsung could sell its newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone in India in September, according to company sources cited by PTI. The company is yet to announce pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone in India. The company also launched the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro on Wednesday at its Galaxy Unpacked event.

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iPhone 14 Pro Series Likely to Cost More Than iPhone 13 Pro Series: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple iPhone 14 Pro series will likely cost more than its predecessor, according to an analyst. Hon Hai, or Foxconn, is one of the winners of the increased ASP for the iPhone 14 series. The analyst had recently also shared that the mass production of the upcoming iPhone models is unaffected by the tensions between China and Taiwan.

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Foxconn Feels Sting of Fewer Smartphone Sales, Says Demand Slowing After Pandemic-Fuelled Boom

Foxconn gave a cautious outlook for the currrent quarter after posting results that exceeded expectations, due to slowing smartphone demand after a pandemic-fuelled boom. The iPhone assembler said that rising inflation will only have a limited impact on mid- to high-end smartphone demand in the rest of the year.

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Jio Rs. 2,999 Independence Offer 2022 With ‘100 Percent Value Back Offer Benefits’ Announced

Reliance Jio is offering several discount coupons and a 4G data voucher with a recharge of Rs. 2,999 under the ‘2999 Independence Offer 2022’. The coupons are non-transferrable and will credited to the eligible subscriber’s MyJio app within 72 hours of recharge, according to the telecom provider.

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Twitter Down? Company Responds as Thousands of Users Report Issues With Accessing Twitter

Twitter was inaccessible to thousands of users on Tuesday, according to a downtime tracking website. Over 33,000 user reports of being unable to access to the service were recorded by Downdetector.com. Meanwhile, Twitter's status page appeared to show that there were no errors with accessing the service on Tuesday.

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Government Said to Consider Removing Vaccination Certificate Uploading Requirment on Air Suvidha Portal

The government is said to be considering removal of the requirement for international passengers to upload their Covid vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report to the government's Air Suvidha portal. Global passengers may soon be able to simply fill up a self-declaration, which is currently mandatory in addition to the uploading of the document on the portal, tha...

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Google Launches Campaign to Pressure Apple to ‘Fix Texting’, Adopt RCS Messaging

Google, the company that develops the Android operating system, is asking Apple to switch RCS technology for messaging. The company claims that this will enhance the cross-platform texting, and will not change the experience for iPhone users. Apple currently uses the SMS and MMS technology. It is said to be missing typing indicators, read receipts, and encryption.

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Apple, Google Face South Korea Probe Over In-App Payment Violations

South Korea's telecommunications regulator Korea Communications Commissions (KCC) revealed that Google, Apple and One Store may have violated rules after an inspection that began on May 17, and that it would launch in investigation into these app store operators.

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Xiaomi Leads Indian Smartphone Market in Q2 2022, Samsung Slips to Fourth Spot: Report

Xiaomi, Realme and Vivo occupy the top three positions in the Indian smartphone market in the April-June quarter, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Quarterly report. Meanwhile, Samsung slipped to fourth spot in terms of volume. The overall smartphone market in India grew by 3 percent to 35 million units in the April-June quarter.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 Sale Ends Tomorrow: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale is now live for everyone. We've handpicked the best tech deals available on the first day of the sale out of hundreds of deals that are live today. Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale will continue until August 10.

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Snap Launches Parental Control Tool Family Center, Lets Parents Check Teens’ Contacts

Snap has introduced its first parental control tool, Family Center, on Tuesday. The feature allows parents to see who their teens are talking to, but not the substance of their conversations. Through the feature, parents can invite their teens to join Family Center on Snapchat. Most social media companies have been previously criticised over a lack protection for kids...

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Snap Reportedly Plans to Lay Off Employees, Managers Discussing Job Cuts for Their Teams

Snap is reportedly planning to lay off employees in the coming months. The talks about job cuts are still under talks as managers are yet to take decisions for their teams. The company’s CEO Evan Spiegel earlier warned employees about slow hiring for the year. Snap’s shares went down 25 percent last month.

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Gigabyte Aorus, Aero Laptops for Gamers and Creators Launched in India

The company promises power and portability for users with various requirements

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Spider-Man Remastered PC Release Date, System Requirements, Price, Download Size, and More

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC releases on August 13 in India. PlayStation’s latest PC port is now up for pre-order on Steam and Epic Games Store at Rs. 3,999, bringing ray-tracing, support for ultra-wide screens, and more on the new platform.

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Google Search, Maps, Photos, Drive, YouTube Experiencing Outages in Some Parts of the World

The iconic search engine is relied on by millions of users every day.

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WhatsApp May Soon Let You Hide Numbers from Specific Community Groups: All Details

WhatsApp is working on an option that allows hiding your phone number to certain sub-groups of a community. The feature called the phone number sharing option may debut with a future update. This feature was reportedly spotted on the Google Play beta programme with version 2.22.17.23, and is currently unavailable for beta testers to try out, as it is still in developm...

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Hackers Plant Chinese Flag on Taiwan Government Websites Over Nancy Pelosi Visit

Chinese hackers reportedly covered a Kaohsiung government website with a China flag picture for over 10 hours from late Friday to Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the website of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs crashed for a few hours on August 2, 4, and 5. Emergency response guidelines issued by the Cabinet on Friday say a website has to be taken down immediately if ...

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ISRO’s Faces SSLV-D1 Data Loss at Terminal Phase of the Mission, Placed in Wrong Orbit

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D1) on Sunday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. However, the rocket places satellites into an elliptical orbit instead of a circular one. According to the ISRO, the satellites are no longer usable.

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Baidu Bags License to Operate China's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service

Baidu, China’s search engine, has bagged permit to operate first fully driverless robotaxis in two cities of China. The company is also in talks with local governments in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to secure licenses within a year to test fully-driverless and unpaid robotaxis.

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Elon Musk Challenges Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to Public Debate Over Bot Users, Says Deal Cold Move Ahead

Elon Musk has challenged Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to a public debate, over the percentage of bot users on Twitter. Both the microblogging platform and Musk are headed toward an October trial in a Delaware court. The Tesla CEO, who has more than 100 million Twitter followers, said if Twitter simply provides their method of sampling 100 accounts and how they’re confi...

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Greek Government Rocked by Resignations Amid Long-Simmering Surveillance Scandal

Greece's intelligence chief and a close aide to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resigned in the space of an hour on Friday, as the country's conservative government battles a surveillance scandal. While the government has consistently denied any state involvement, saying it had not bought software of that type, complaints from the opposition and journalists have sp...

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Tesla to Face US Agency Probe Into Two Crashes That Killed Motorcyclists

The NHTSA, or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will investigate two accidents involving Tesla vehicles and motorcyclists who were killed in a collision with the cars on freeways, in the darkness. Whether or not the Tesla vehicles were operating on Autopilot remains under investigation.

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First-Ever 'Synthetic Embryo' Developed Entirely Using Stem Cells From Mice

Stem cells can be used to create a "synthetic embryo" without using a sperm, eggs, or a womb, according to scientists. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science were able to create an artificial embryo using only stem celll from mice. These synthetic embryos grew normally until day 8.5 when the early organ progenitors are formed such as heartbeat, blood stem ce...

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TRAI Seeks Views on Big Data, AI Adoption to Improve Telecom Services, Enhance Network Security

TRAI has floated a consultation paper to seek views on using artificial intelligence and big data to improve telecom services and enhance network security, the telecom regulator announced on Friday. It is seeking opinions on the risks in the adoption of AI and BD, such as unethical use, bias in data and algorithms, privacy, model instability, regulatory and legal non-...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Spotted on Amazon Listing Ahead of Launch; Specifications, Features Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 listing has gone live on Amazon’s Netherland website ahead of its launch. The listing reveals some specifications of the company’s upcoming foldable handset. The smartphone is listed to weigh 263g. It can be seen with a 6.2-inch cover display. The listing also shows the S Pen and while showing off the software interface of the foldable smar...

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 Sale Kicks Off: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale is now live for everyone. We've handpicked the best tech deals available on the first day of the sale out of hundreds of deals that are live today. Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale will continue until August 10.

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Government Proposes Competition Law Amendment; Seeks to Tighten Rules on Antitrust Scrutiny

The government is looking to amend the rules around the scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions, as part of proposed legislation to overhaul the country's competition law. The draft law proposes all deals worth over Rs. 2,000 crore should be subject to antitrust scrutiny if the companies have substantial business operations in the country.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Gets OxygenOS 12 Update With Improved Face Recognition: All Details

OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 12 to OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G smartphones, the company announced today. The update is said to bring improved face recognition that can better identify facial feature and skin colour of a figure. It also brings several features to the Gallery app.

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Paytm Monthly Transacting Users Grew 49 Percent YoY, Q1 Net Loss Widens to Rs 644.4 Crore

Paytm announced on Friday that its consolidated loss had widened to Rs. 644.4 crore in the quarter ended June 30. The firm One97 Communications, which operates under the Paytm brand, said that it had recorded a net loss of Rs. 380.2 crore a year ago. Meanwhile, the company said that its monthly transacting users grew by 49 percent on a year-on-year basis to 7.48 cror...

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Taiwan Plagued by Cyberattacks on Convenience Stores, Train Stations Over Nancy Pelosi Visit

Taiwan faced unprecedented cyberattacks on Wednesday, after US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a brief visit to the country. Some branches of 7-11 convenience stores in Taiwan displayed the words: "Warmonger Pelosi, get out of Taiwan!" on television screens behind the counters. The convenience store was affected as part of cyberattacks on government...

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iPhone 14 Pro Screen Protector Surfaces Online, Tips Pill-Shaped Hole-Punch Cutout Again: All Details

iPhone 14 Pro has been tipped to sport a pill-shaped and a hole-punch cutout on the display. The tipster has shared an alleged image of the screen protector of the smartphone. The pill-shaped hole-punch cutout for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max has been tipped in the past as well.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 Sale Now Live for Prime Members

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale is currently live for Amazon Prime members. The five-day sale will be accessible to all users on August 6. This year, the sale brings discounts on a range of smartphones, wearables, smart TVs, and more in India.

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NASA Said to Have Planned Contingencies for Space Station as Russian Alliance Continued

NASA and the White House are said to have drawn up plans to deal with contingencies related to Russian participation on the International Space Station since late last year. The US space agency which is involved with firms like Boeing, SpaceX and Northrup Grumman, is also juggling its relationship with Russia in space, amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

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Meta Announces First-Ever Bond Offering Amid Push to Invest in Virtual Reality Projects

Meta, Facebook's parent company, said on Thursday that the firm would make bond offering, the first in the company's history. The move comes when Meta is set to make massive investments into its virtual reality projects. It is the only firm among Big Tech companies which does not have any debt on its books. Meta is selling four tranches of bonds with maturities rangi...

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Coinbase Inks Deal to Provide Crypto Services for BlackRock Clients, Shares Soar

Coinbase announced on Thursday that it will provide crypto services to BlackRock clients, sending the company's shares soaring. The firm's trading platform for crypto assets, Coinbase Prime, will provide crypto trading, custody, prime brokerage and reporting capabilities to institutional clients on BlackRock's Aladdin, who are also Coinbase clients.

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Tonga Eruption: Excess Water Vapour Blasted Into Atmosphere Could Warm Up the Planet for Years, Study Says

The Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano that erupted in the South Pacific in January injected 1,60,900 tonnes of additional water vapour into the stratosphere, according to researchers. The excess water vapour could heat up the planet for several years, a new study reveals.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pricing Tipped Ahead of Debut, Might Be Same as iPhone 13 Launch Price: Report

iPhone 14 could be priced same as the launch price of iPhone 13, as per a blog post on Naver. The decision is said to have been taken by the top executives of Apple despite inflation and supply chain constraints. The rationale behind the move is to increase a customer’s desire to buy a new iPhone model, according to the blog post.

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Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 Updated With Improvements for Gamers: All Details

Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 has been released for all Windows Insider channels in the US. The update version is 2206.40000.15.0. and the Microsoft has added compatibility for joysticks in games, sliding in games with arrow keys, and more gamer-centric features. Microsoft has also highlighted a known issue with the new update.

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Apple Said to Delay Release of iPadOS 16 Update by About a Month; iOS 16, watchOS 9 to Debut in September

Apple is said to delay its iPadOS 16 software update by about a month, with the tablet operating system likely to launch in October. Over the past years major iPad and iPhone software updates have been released at the same time in September. While iOS 16 is expected to launch during the usual period, iPadOS 16 could arrive in October.

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OxygenOS 13 With Redesigned Interface, Spatial Audio Unveiled: All Details

OxygenOS 13 has been unveiled by the Chinese smartphone company at its New York City launch event. OnePlus 10T was also launched at the event. The new OxygenOS 13 brings new app icons and widgets with rounded edges. It will also bring spatial audio and advanced Android Safety System to eligible OnePlus smartphones.

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Government Hopes to Pass New Data Bill by Budget Session, IT Industry Seeks Participation in Consultation

The central government said it will introduce a new framework in place of the withdrawn Personal Data Protection Bill that covers all aspects of digital economy with dedicated rules for data privacy, emerging technologies, and data governance framework, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. The next version of the bill along with IT Act amendment, nat...

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Vivo India Accused of Rs. 2,217 Crore Tax Evasion by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence: Details

A government agency has accused Chinese-owned Vivo Mobile of evading taxes worth Rs. 2,217 crore, in the second such allegation this week against a Chinese phone-maker. The DRI has issued a show cause notice to Vivo India, the agency said in a statement.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Tipped to Launch With 10W Fast Charger, Pricing Tipped Ahead of Launch: Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 could launch with a 10W fast charger, according to a tipster. The alleged images of the wireless charger have also been shared. It can be seen with a USB Type-C cable. The smartwatch is expected to feature five colour options. It is expected to launch during the August 10 Galaxy Unpacked event.

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Unity Said to Spin Off China Unit in Bid to Fuel Expansion in Largest Games Market

Unity Software is saiid to be in talks to spin off its China unit to help it expand in the world's biggest games market. The company, which develops the gaming engine used by several popular games, is said to be looking for strategic investors to join it in a business valued at over $1 billion (roughly Rs. 7,800 crore) during talks. The development is said to take...

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5G Spectrum Auction Concludes on Monday, India to Launch Services Likely by October

5G spectrum auction completed on Monday with over Rs 1.50 lakh crore in bids by India’s leading telcos — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Adani Data Networks. The country is likely to launch the fifth generation (5G) telecom services by October. Meanwhile, till August 10, all formalities including approving and allocating the spectrum will be done, s...

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Vivo V25 Pro Tipped to Pack 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup, Feature 66W Fast Charging

Vivo 25 Pro is reported to come with a 64-megapixel triple rear camera with OIS as well as EIS. It is also said to come with 66W fast charging.

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Realme Watch 3 Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications

Realme Watch 3 will go on sale in India today via the company website and Flipkart. The new Realme smartwatch is available for purchase in two colour options and comes with an initial price tag of Rs. 2,999. It supports Bluetooth calling and has a 1.8-inch TFT-LCD touch screen.

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5G Spectrum Auction: Reliance Jio Becomes Top Spender; Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Adani in Close Competition

Reliance Jio emerged as the biggest spender in India's 5G spectrum auction, winning airwaves worth $11 billion (nearly Rs. 87,000 crore). Meanwhile, Airtel and Vodafone won spectrum worth $5.4 billion (nearly Rs. 43,000 crore) and $2.4 billion (nearly Rs. 19,000 crore). Meanwhile, Adani purchased airwaves worth nearly $27 million (nearly Rs. 215 crore). The firm does ...

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Activision Blizzard Sales Fall as Call of Duty: Vanguard Underperforms

Activision Blizzard reported Q2 2022 revenue that beat analysts’ estimates, but adjusted sales declined 15 percent from a year ago due to a soft Call of Duty launch last fall and a slow year for the gaming industry overall.

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BTC, ETH Trade Healthy Despite Volatility, Crypto Market Cap Stays Over Trillion Dollar

The crypto market kickstarted the month of August under the effect of market volatility. While BTC, Binance Coin, Cardano, and Polkadot saw small dips, ETH noted a minor price hike. Shiba Inu and Tron joined ETH on the gain trail. Experts predict that BTC might touch the mark of $25,000 (roughly Rs. 20 lakh) level this week.

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