Realme 6 Pro Launch Date, Samsung Galaxy M31 Price Reveal, Jio Phone Plans, and More Tech News This Week

Realme 6 Pro and Realme 6 launch date reveal and Samsung Galaxy M31 dominated the conversation in a rather busy week in terms of tech news development.

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Here’s How iQOO 3 Stands Out Among Its Competitors in India

iQOO has launched its first smartphone in India, the iQOO 3, and here's why it's a special device.

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Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 4GB RAM Model Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Huawei on Friday launched a new storage variant of the MediaPad M5 Lite tablet in India. The tablet comes with the M-Pen lite stylus and its new 4GB + 64GB model has been priced at Rs. 22,990.

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Realme Band Teased to Include Cricket Mode and Sleep Quality Monitor Ahead of Launch

The first ever Realme fitness band is all set to be launched in India on March 5, alongside the Realme 6-series smartphones. The company has been revealing key features of the Realme Band at sporadic intervals, and it has now updated its teaser page to reveal more features ahead of the launch.

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Vivo Apex 2020 With 120-Degree Curved Edgeless Screen, In-Display Selfie Camera Unveiled: All You Need to Know

Vivo Apex 2020 has finally been unveiled after many teasers. The phone brings many disruptive features – no physical buttons, no notch or hole-punch or even a pop-up selfie camera setup, and amped up optical image stabilisation.

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Facebook Messenger Getting a Redesign, Will Remove Discover Tab: Report

Facebook Messenger has ditched chat bots and removed Discover tab as part of a larger redesign process to remain simple and catch more eyeballs.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Google Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19; Amazon Curbs Travel

A Google employee in Switzerland was tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on Saturday, as tech giants like Amazon announced travel restrictions for employees amid growing fears of a pandemic.

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Realme 6 Pro, Realme 6 Said to Be Sold Both Online, Offline

Realme 6 series will be launched in both online and offline segments for the first time and Realme 6 will be a Pro device while Realme 6 Pro will even be a premium all-rounder in mid-range segment.

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Samsung Galaxy A41 Tipped to Feature Infinity-U Display and Triple Rear Cameras, Renders Leaked

Samsung Galaxy A41, a rumoured upcoming smartphone from the South Korean tech giant, has surfaced on the Web. A number of the phone’s alleged high-resolution renders as well as the key specifications have popped up.

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Oppo A31 (2020) Goes on Sale in India: Check Price, Offers, Specifications

Oppo A31 (2020) phone was launched in India just a day ago, and it is now available to buy via several online site, as promised. Only the 4GB RAM option of the phone is currently up for sale.

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Netflix March 2020 Releases: Kiara Advani, Manisha Koirala, Hayao Miyazaki, and More

Kiara Advani in Karan Johar’s Guilty, Manisha Koirala in Maska, Altered Carbon: Resleeved anime, Kaneez Surka in Ladies Up, Kingdom season 2, Elite season 3, Castlevania season 3, and several Studio Ghibli-Hayao Miyazaki films — the biggest TV shows and movies coming to Netflix India in March 2020.

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Zebronics Launches Smart PTZ Camera for Home Automation: All You Need to Know

Zebronics on Friday launched a new home automation smart camera that comes with Wi-Fi, pan, tilt, digital zoom, and AI features. It is priced at Rs. 3,599.

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Twitter Verified a Fake US Congressional Candidate Account Created by a Teenager

In a bizarre incident, a 17-year-old high school student got his Twitter account verified as a fake Republican candidate for 2020 US Presidential election.

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Boeing Blames Incomplete Testing for Astronaut Capsule Woes

Boeing acknowledged Friday it failed to conduct full and adequate software tests before the botched space debut of its astronaut capsule late last year.

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Apple Closely Watching Coronavirus Outbreak in South Korea, Italy, CEO Tim Cook Says

Apple is closely watching how the coronavirus outbreak is unfolding in South Korea and Italy, where the company has suppliers, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said in an interview.

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New Study Finds Data Centres Not as Harmful to the Planet as Earlier Thought

Data centre do not use so much energy as thought earlier, a new study titled “Recalibrating global data center energy-use estimates” found out.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ Get Facial Recognition, Gestures Improvements With New Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 update size is said to be 260MB, and the security patch is at February 2020. The translated changelog suggests optimisations in facial recognition and full screen and navigation gestures.

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Realme 5 Pro, Realme X Start Receiving Android 10 Update With Realme UI in India

Realme X and Realme 5 Pro have started receiving Android 10 along with Realme UI in India. The new update brings various software optimisations.

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Scientists Discover What Could Be Earth's Second Ever Mini-Moon

Scientists at the Catalina Sky Survey have spotted what might be Earth's second-ever minimoon. The object, which astronomers are calling 2020 CD3, is an asteroid captured by our planet's gravity. The object, about the size of a car, has been in the Orbit for around three years already.

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Jio 4G, Planned 5G Networks Don't Have a Single Chinese Component, Mukesh Ambani Tells Donald Trump

Jio would not have a single Chinese network part in its upcoming 5G network, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani told US President Donald Trump during his maiden trip to India, recently.

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Nubia Red Magic 5G Alleged Live Photo, Gameplay Test Results Surface Online

Red Magic 5G by Nubia will have a unique looking design and will sport a 144Hz display. It is capable of running Real Racing 3 at full 144fps, and others at higher frame rates as well, which is great news for gamers.

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Vodafone Idea Seeks Rs. 35 per GB as Minimum Mobile Data Tariff Amid Financial Woes

Vodafone Idea has sought fixing minimum tariffs for mobile data at Rs. 35 per GB, which is about 7 time the current rate.

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Realme Band Set to Go on Sale in India Just After Its Official Launch on March 5, India CEO Madhav Sheth Reveals

Realme Band, the anticipated smart fitness band by the Chinese brand, will be available for purchase through a “Hate-to-wait” sale just after its official launch in India on March 5. The fitness band will come in at least three distinct colour options.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB Storage Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Offers

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB option will go on sale from March 1 i.e. Monday via retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung e-shop and leading online portals. The phone comes in Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Blue options.

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Microsoft, Epic, Unity Will Also Skip GDC 2020 Due to Coronavirus Threat. MS, Unity Will Hold Online Events

Three more companies have joined the ever growing list of attendees to cancel their presence at GDC 2020. This time, Microsoft, Epic, and Unity have announced that they will withdraw from the event due to coronavirus risks.

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Indians Now Consume Over 11GB Mobile Data per Month, Spend 70 Minutes per Day on Streaming: Report

Riding on 4G consumption, the overall mobile data traffic in India increased by 47 percent in 2019 while average monthly data usage per user surpassed 11GB in December last year, a new report said on Thursday.

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Reno3 Pro - Impressive Camera Technologies & Incredible Design: All You Need in a Smartphone

OPPO Reno3 Pro is set to launch in India on March 2.

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Vivo Z6 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo has launched a new 5G phone - the Vivo Z6 5G. The latest Vivo offering packs a quad rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel main shooter, accompanied by dedicated wide-angle and macro cameras.

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Vivo V19 Official Renders Revealed, Colour Options and Camera Specifications Teased

The Vivo V19 is teased to sport a 48-megapixel main rear camera, and a 32-megapixel front camera. The phone is teased to offer features like Super Night Selfie mode.

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Elizabeth Warren Takes Jibe at Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos: Here's What Happened

Elizabeth Warren takes jibe at Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos on the episode of Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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Vivo Apex 2020 ‘Borderless’ Display, Gimbal Camera, 60W Fast Charging Teased Ahead of Launch

The first teaser shared on Weibo shows off Vivo Apex 2020’s curved edges, with slightly tapered corners for better protection. The company has already teased that the edges are curved at an angle of 120 degrees. In the post, the company also confirms that the phone will be unveiled at 4pm local time (1.30pm IST).

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iPad Pro to Get a Smart Keyboard With a Built-in Trackpad: Report

Apple is set to launch a new version of its Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro that will feature a built-in trackpad, according to a media report. The new accessory is said to be unveiled later this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Update Promised, Said to Improve Camera Performance

Responding to issues that several reviewers have discovered on the camera system of the newly launched Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone, Samsung is readying an update to improve the camera.

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Steven Seagal Settles With US SEC Over Cryptocurrency Promotion

Steven Seagal, the star of action movies including Above the Law and Out for Justice, has agreed to pay $314,000 to resolve charges of "unlawfully touting" a cryptocurrency offering, the US securities regulator said on Thursday.

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Facebook Sues Analytics Firm for Data Misuse

Facebook on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against oneAudience data intelligence firm over a tactic it used to gather information about users of social media platforms.

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Realme 6 Pro Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of Launch Next Week, 8GB RAM Tipped

The upcoming Realme 6 Pro smartphone seems to have surfaced on Geekbench, tipping key specifications ahead of launch next week. Realme 6 series launch is set for March 5, and the Chinese smartphone maker is hosting an event in New Delhi to unveil the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro.

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'Plague Inc' Game Removed From Apple’s China App Store Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Strategy simulation game "Plague Inc.", which surged in popularity in China when the coronavirus epidemic first started, has been removed from the China app store after regulators said it contained illegal content, its developer said on Thursday.

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Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Due to Coronavirus

Facebook said on Thursday it would cancel its annual developer conference due to fears over the coronavirus, as growing concerns about the economic impact of the global outbreak drove Wall Street to tumble for a sixth straight day.

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Twitter Opens Up 'Hide Replies' Feature to Developers

Twitter has rolled out its 'Hide Replies' feature to its developer community, allowing them to create tools that would help users hide replies in the conversation thread on the micro-blogging platform that are offensive, hateful or racist in nature.

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Coronavirus: Amazon Warns Sellers Against Steep Price Hike of Face Masks

Tech giant Amazon is warning third-party sellers on its marketplace to refrain from charging exorbitant pricing for face masks amid the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak that is spreading globally.

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Vivo Z6 5G to Feature 48-Megapixel Quad Camera Setup, 20:9 Display

Vivo Z6 5G is listed to carry an ultra-wide-angle camera with a 112 degree sensor, a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.79 aperture, a depth sensor for better portraits, and a 4cm macro lens.

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Discussed Data Sovereignty, Digital India With Nadella: Prasad

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday discussed on a range of issues including data sovereignty and Digital India with Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

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Google Defeats Conservative Nonprofit's YouTube Censorship Appeal

Google persuaded a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reject claims that YouTube illegally censors conservative content.

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Realme Says Will Launch Over Five 5G Smartphones, 20 AIoT Devices in 2020

Realme has announced that the company will launch five more 5G phones this year, and over 20 AIoT products that include wearables as well as smart home devices.

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Star Wars, Westworld, Ozark, and More: March 2020 TV Guide to Netflix, Hotstar, and Amazon

Star Wars series The Mandalorian, Westworld season 3, Ozark season 3, Castlevania season 3, Mentalhood, Special Ops, Pushpavalli season 2, Better Things season 4, Amazing Stories — our March 2020 TV guide to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, ALTBalaji, and Zee5.

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Facebook Says It Will Ban Misleading Ads About Coronavirus

Facebook said on Wednesday it would ban advertisements for products offering any cures or prevention around the coronavirus outbreak, and those that create a sense of urgency around the situation.

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Apple Doesn’t Allow Movie Villains to Use iPhones, Says Knives Out Director Rian Johnson

Apple loves having its products — the iPhone, the iPad, or the MacBook — in movies and TV shows, but it won’t let villains or bad guys be seen with them, according to Rian Johnson, the writer-director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out.

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Toba Supervolcanic Eruption Might Not Have Nearly Wiped Out Humanity, Study Finds

A study published by Nature Communications said that the Toba supervolcanic eruption did not bring humanity to a near extinction about 74,000 years ago

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Vivo Watch Spotted on India, Europe Trademark Sites, Tipping Imminent Launch

The Intellectual Property India site lists the Vivo Watch trademark under the application number 4445715. The listing suggests that the trademark was applied for on February 18.

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TikTok a 'Fundamentally Parasitic' App, 'Actively Tell People' Not to Install It: Reddit CEO Steve Huffman

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman calls TikTok fundamentally parasitic app. He further revealed that he "actively" recommends people to not install TikTok on their phones.

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CD Projekt Red, PUBG Corp Won't Attend PAX East Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

CD Projekt Red, PUBG Corp, and Thatgamecompany have joined the growing list of attendees to cancel their plans for PAX East. CD Projekt Red will still attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.

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Apple to Launch Its Online Store in India This Year, Physical Retail Outlets Planned for 2021: CEO Tim Cook Reveals

Apple CEO Tim Cook while answering questions at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday said that it would open its online store in India this year, while its first retail stores opening would take place in 2021.

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Huawei P40 Lite With Quad Rear Cameras, Kirin 810 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei has quietly launched a new phone in Spain – the Huawei P40 Lite – which packs quad rear cameras and the Kirin 810 SoC.

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Amazon Prime Video March 2020 Releases: Australia Cricket Ashes Docu-Series, Zombieland: Double Tap, and More

Australia cricket Ashes docu-series The Test, Zombieland 2: Double Tap, Charlie’s Angels, Naveen Richard: Relatively Relatable, Pushpavalli season 2, Blow the Man Down, Making the Cut — what’s coming to Amazon Prime Video India in March 2020.

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5G iPhone Models to Boost Apple Growth in FY 2021: Morgan Stanley Report

The introduction of 5G iPhone model later this year would serve as a catalyst that can accelerate Apple growth in the financial year 2021, a Morgan Stanley report said on Wednesday.

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Realme 6 Pro Render Leak Tips Key Design Details, Snapdragon 720G SoC Tipped

A fresh report suggests that the Realme 6 Pro may be powered by the Snapdragon 720G processor, and the render leak hints at a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Government Plans to Rework IT Act to Meet New Challenges, Ravi Shankar Prasad Says

Indian government is planning to update the around 20-year-old Information Technology (IT) Act to widen its ambit to the changes in technology in the recent years.

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Microsoft Expects Lower Sales of Windows, Surface Devices Due to Coronavirus

Microsoft on Wednesday lowered its revenue estimates for the current quarter, saying it will feel the impact of the coronavirus epidemic with lower sales of Windows software and Surface devices.

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LG V60 ThinQ 5G With Upgraded Dual Screen, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

The LG V60 ThinQ 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, and it runs on the latest Android 10 software.

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Apple Shareholders Defeat Proposal Over Chinese App Removal Policies

Apple’s shareholders on Wednesday defeated a proposal critical of its removal of apps at the request of the Chinese government, but the proposal drew a much higher proportion of votes than similar proposals in previous years.

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US Supreme Court Allows Retirement Plan Lawsuit Against Intel

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to back stricter deadlines for workers to sue retirement plans over alleged mismanagement, ruling Intel cannot avoid a suit accusing it of unlawfully making high-risk investments that cost retirement plan beneficiaries hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Resident Evil 3 Remake Demo Will Be Out Soon, Minus Live Selection Feature

The Resident Evil 3 remake will get a playable demo soon. There are several visual changes in the remake and no Live Selection feature this time around. The full game is due to release on April 3.

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Tesla Autopilot, Distracted Driver Caused Fatal Crash: NTSB

Tesla’s partially automated driving system steered an electric SUV into a concrete barrier on a Silicon Valley freeway because it was operating under conditions it couldn't handle and because the driver likely was distracted by playing a game on his smartphone, the National Transportation Safety Board has found.

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iPhone XR Was the Highest Selling Smartphone Worldwide in 2019, Omdia Claims

Apple iPhone XR was the world's best-selling smartphone in 2019, a report shows. It says that the iPhone XR sold 9 million units more than the next best-selling device, the iPhone 11. Apple shipped about 46.3 million iPhone XR units in 2019, and 37.3 million iPhone 11 units.

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Oppo Watch Photo Leak Tips Design Details, Key Features

The Oppo Watch leaked photo shows the Settings page displayed on the screen There’s a multifunction button option that indicates the physical buttons present on the sides can be customised to the users’ preference.

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Realme 6, Realme 6 Pro India Launch Date Announced as March 5, Features Teased

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has announced that the Realme 6 and its Pro sibling will be launched in India on March 5.

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Asus ZenFone 7, ROG Phone 3 Confirmed to Pack Snapdragon 865; Sharp, Vivo, and Lenovo Also Using Qualcomm Chip

Asus ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 are set to debut with the Snapdragon 865 SoC, Qualcomm revealed through a press note. Sharp, Vivo, and Lenovo are also amongst the key smartphone manufacturers to bring Snapdragon 865-powered smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Spotted on Geekbench Running Android 11

Samsung Galaxy S10+ running Android R (aka Android 11) spotted on Geekbench

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Facebook, Google, and Other Internet Giants Fight Spread of Coronavirus Misinformation

Google, Facebook and other platforms are struggling to keep ahead of scammers, trolls, and others with ill intent who routinely use major tragedies or disasters as opportunities to swindle or manipulate people.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/facebook-google-and-other-internet-giants-fight-spread-of-coronavirus-misinformation-2185854

Jio Sees Sharp Decline in New Subscribers in December Due to Tariff Hike: TRAI

Reliance Jio’s market share increased, albiet marginally, to 32.14 percent compared to 32.04 percent in November 2019 end. Its total subscriber base increased from 3,69,933,852 in November to 3,70,016,160 subscribers by the end of December.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/trai-subscription-numbers-reliance-jio-additions-slowdown-december-31-2019-2185853

India to Launch Geo Imaging Satellite GISAT-1 on March 5

India will launch its Geo Imaging Satellite (GISAT-1) with its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV- F10) on March 5.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/gisat-1-launch-date-march-5-india-gslv-f10-rocket-2185832

Chrome Gets Patch for a Zero-Day Flaw That’s Being Exploited in the Wild

Google has patched a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome that is being exploited in the wild. The Google Chrome update version 80.0.3987.122 carries the patch and is available for download on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-chrome-80-0-3987-122-released-zero-day-vulnerability-fix-update-2185830

Amazon Opens Its First Cashier-Less Grocery Store in the US

Amazon wants to kill the supermarket checkout line. The online retailing giant is opening its first cashier-less supermarket, where shoppers can grab milk or eggs and walk out without waiting in line or ever opening their wallets.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/amazon-opens-its-first-cashier-less-grocery-store-in-the-us-2185820

Redmi K30 Pro Officially Confirmed to Pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC

Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi sub-brand, revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro will draw power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-confirmed-qualcomm-snapdragon-865-soc-xiaomi-lu-weibing-2185815

Lenovo ThinkPad X, T, and L Series Refreshed With AMD Ryzen Pro 4000, 10th Gen Intel Core vPro Processors

Lenovo has added nine new laptops to its ThinkPad series and all the upcoming laptops will either use the AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 processors or 10th Gen Intel Core vPro processors.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/lenovo-thinkpad-x-t-l-2020-refresh-t14-t14s-t15-x13-yoga-l14-l15-l13-launch-specifications-2185801

Amazon Fab Phones Fest 2020 Sale Kicks Off With Offers on OnePlus 7T, Redmi K20 Series, and More

Amazon is back with its big sale on mobile phones. The Fab Phones Fest 2020 sale will run until February 29. We've handpicked some of the best deals and offers you can grab today.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/amazon-fab-phones-fest-sale-february-2020-best-offers-mobile-phones-2185799

Hotstar Gets 1-Star Reviews for Pro-PM Modi Censorship of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

After Hotstar’s decision on Tuesday to nuke the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-centric episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver in India, many Android users have left 1-star reviews for the Hotstar app on Google Play.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/hotstar-1-star-reviews-modi-john-oliver-last-week-tonight-censorship-backlash-2185798

Jio Rs. 1,299 Long-Term Prepaid Plan Validity Reduced to 336 Days

The Reliance Jio Rs. 1,299 plan offers 24GB of 4G data, unlimited Jio to Jio voice calling, 12,000 Jio to non-Jio voice calling minutes, and 3,600 SMS messages.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-rs-1299-prepaid-plan-336-days-annual-validity-revised-2185789

Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek to Take Reins

Walt Disney said Tuesday chief Bob Iger was handing off the top executive post after building the media-entertainment powerhouse into the undisputed Hollywood leader.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/bob-iger-steps-down-as-disney-ceo-bob-chapek-to-take-reins-2185764

iPhone 12 Launch Preparations May Be Delayed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Travel restrictions to China because of the coronavirus have come just as Apple’s engineers usually jet off to Asia to perfect the production of this fall's new iPhones, former employees and supply chain experts told Reuters.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-12-launch-preparations-may-be-delayed-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-2185771

Oppo Find X2 Teased Sporting 3K Display With 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10 Support, Motion Compensation Technology

Oppo Find X2 looks to offer 120Hz display refresh rate, just like the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, the OnePlus 7T Pro, and the Asus ROG Phone 2.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-find-x2-teaser-3k-120hz-display-hdr10-support-motion-compensation-technology-2185769

Skagen Falster 3 Wear OS Smartwatch Launched in India at Rs. 21,995

Danish watchmaker Skagen has launched its new smartwatch Falster 3 in India at Rs. 21,995. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 chip.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/skagen-falster-3-price-in-india-rs-21995-launch-specifications-features-2185751

WhatsApp Dark Mode Leaked for Desktop, Said to Be in Development for Web as Well

WhatsApp finally launched its dark mode on the beta mobile apps in early 2020, and now, development of the Web and desktop versions is said to have begun.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-dark-mode-theme-web-desktop-screenshots-leaked-2185745

$8 to Share Bank Balance: Study Puts Monetary Values to Online Data, Privacy

German Facebook users would want the social media platform to pay them about $8 per month for sharing their contact information, while US users would only seek $3.50.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-tech-platform-online-data-privacy-monetary-value-usd-2185739

Warren Buffet Finally Gives Up on Flip Phone, Switches to iPhone 11

Warren Buffet, the fourth-richest person in the world, has, in 2020, given up on his old Samsung flip phone to opt for the latest version of the iPhone, the 89-year-old billionaire revealed in an interview with CNBC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/warren-buffet-finally-ditches-old-samsung-folding-phone-for-latest-iphone-11-apple-investor-2185335

Internet Restrictions to Continue in Jammu and Kashmir Until March 4

Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir will remain operative till March 4 as the state administration stated that "VPNs are being misused by anti-national elements including handlers from across the border to bypass the Internet restrictions".

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/internet-restrictions-to-continue-in-jammu-and-kashmir-until-march-4-2185314

Expedia to Cut 3,000 Jobs Worldwide to Simplify ‘Bloated’ Business: Report

Online travel giant Expedia will cut 3,000 jobs worldwide after what the company called a "disappointing" performance in 2019, US media reported Monday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/expedia-to-cut-3000-jobs-worldwide-to-simplify-bloated-business-report-2185302

IBM Working on AI Suitcase to Help Visually Challenged People Travel Independently

IBM, in partnership with four other companies, is developing a prototype suitcase that will use artificial intelligence to help guide visually challenged people. The company is working with Alps Alpine, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Shimizu on the smart suitacase. The prototype, which is a suitcase-shaped robot for now, was ideated by IBM fellow Chieko As...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/smart-home/news/ibm-ai-suitcase-for-visually-challenged-alps-alpine-mistubishi-omron-shimizu-2185281

Why Can’t We Get a ‘Skip Song’ Button on Hotstar, Netflix? Talk to the Record Labels

The likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have a “skip intro” button, but have you ever wondered why there isn’t a similar feature for songs in Bollywood movies? Record labels that profit off Bollywood music are to blame for the lack of a “skip song” button.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-skip-song-hotstar-netflix-skip-intro-movie-rights-music-record-labels-2185278

iPad Pro Case Photos Leak on Twitter, Suggest iPhone 11 Pro-Like Triple Camera Design

The images for the supposed 2020 iPad Pro case show a triple camera setup and it is being suspected that one of them is a 3D TrueDepth sensor. There will not be any major design changes in the refreshed models compared to the 2018 iPad pro.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/apple-ipad-pro-case-twitter-leak-3d-depth-sensor-triple-camera-2185271

Netflix Top 10 Feature to Roll Out Globally, Shows Top Trending Movies and Shows in Your Region

Netflix has guarded its viewership data for years and only recently started revealing information about how many people watch its shows.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-top-10-feature-to-roll-out-globally-shows-top-trending-movies-and-shows-in-your-region-2185266

Huawei P40 Series to Launch on March 26, Says CEO Richard Yu

Huawei CEO Richard Yu at the Huawei Mate Xs event confirmed March 26 to be the launch date of the Huawei P40 series.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p40-pro-series-launch-march-26-lite-richard-yu-commends-2185255

iQoo 3 With 5G Support, Snapdragon 865 SoC Launching in India Today: Live Updates

iQoo 3 is all set to make its India debut today as the first smartphone from iQoo, Vivo’s Chinese sub-brand that recently made its entry in the country independently.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iqoo-3-launch-live-updates-price-in-india-specifications-toda-2185247

Honor MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 With AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor, Aluminium Design Launched Globally

Honor MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 will go on sale in Europe, UK, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic among other markets by the end of March.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/honor-magicbook-14-15-price-eur-599-specifications-features-launch-globally-2185241

Tesla Autopilot Crash: US Safety Board to Issue New Recommendations

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to establish the probable cause of a fatal March 2018 Tesla Autopilot crash in California and will issue a series of safety recommendations, two people briefed on the matter said on Monday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-autopilot-crash-us-safety-board-to-issue-new-recommendations-2185238

Oppo Find X2 to Officially Launch on March 6: All You Need to Know

Oppo will launch its Find X2 smartphone on March 6 in an event in China. The Find X2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor and is expected to cost Rs. 1,23,700.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-find-x2-official-launch-date-specifications-confirmed-march-6-2185235

Katherine Johnson, Black NASA Mathematician Portrayed in 'Hidden Figures', Dies at 101

Katherine Johnson, the black woman whose mathematical genius took her from a behind-the-scenes job in a segregated NASA as portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures" to a key role in sending humans to the moon, died on Monday at the age of 101, NASA said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/katherine-johnson-black-nasa-mathematician-portrayed-in-hidden-figures-dies-at-101-2185230

Pentagon Adopts New Ethical Principles for Using Artificial Intelligence in War

The Pentagon is adopting new ethical principles as it prepares to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence technology on the battlefield.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/pentagon-adopts-new-ethical-principles-for-using-artificial-intelligence-in-war-2185223

Microsoft Xbox Series X Details Revealed: 12 Teraflops GPU Power, 120fps Support, Quick Resume for Multiple Games, and More

Xbox chief Phil Spencer has revealed that the Xbox Series X will deliver 12 Teraflops of GPU power and will support 120fps gameplay among other new capabilities.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/microsoft-xbox-series-x-120fps-support-12-teraflops-vrs-backward-compatibility-2185220

Mars Lander Confirms Quakes, Aftershocks on Red Planet

NASA's newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet. Scientists reported Monday that the seismometer from the InSight spacecraft has detected scores of marsquakes.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/mars-lander-confirms-quakes-aftershocks-on-red-planet-2185217

Honor 9X Pro, Honor View 30 Pro Global Variants With Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor 9x Pro will go on sale next month in in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Egypt, KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Malaysia, while the Honor View 30 Pro will go on sale in Russia soon.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-9x-pro-view-30-pro-price-launch-specifications-global-variants-features-2185202

Huawei Mate Xs Foldable Phone With Kirin 990 Chip, Redesigned Screen Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Mate Xs on Monday made its debut as the Chinese tech giant’s second foldable smartphone. It will be the company’s first such device to be available internationally.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-mate-xs-foldable-phone-with-kirin-990-chip-redesigned-screen-launched-price-specifications-2185158

US Supreme Court Shoots Down Apple's Appeal in Dispute Over FaceTime Patents

The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Apple’s bid to avoid paying about $440 million in damages for using patent licensing firm VirnetX's internet security technology without permission in features such as FaceTime video calling.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-appeal-rejected-virnetx-facetime-patent-dispute-2185151

Intel Unveils 2nd Generation Xeon Scalable Processor, 10nm 5G Chip for Wireless Base Stations

Intel on Monday launched new microprocessors, including a second generation Xeon processor for data centers and a 10nm chip for wireless 5G base stations.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/intel-2nd-generation-xeon-scalable-processor-atom-p5900-5g-base-station-chip-2185148

Samsung Galaxy M31 With 6,000mAh Battery Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications, How to Watch Live Stream

Samsung Galaxy M31 is slated to launch in India today. The smartphone will feature a Super AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery a quad-camera setup at the back.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m31-launch-in-india-today-galaxy-price-specifications-2185026

iQoo 3 Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications, How to Watch Live Stream

iQoo 3 launch in India will be live streamed through iQoo India’s social media channels. The new iQoo smartphone will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iqoo-3-launch-in-india-today-price-specifications-livestream-how-to-watch-2185015

Poco X2 Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price, Offers, Specifications

Poco X2 Smartphone to go on sale today at 12 pm on Flipkart. The base Poco X2 variant costs at Rs. 15,999 and the top model costs Rs. 19,999.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-x2-smartphone-to-go-on-sale-today-at-12-pm-on-flipkart-2185027

Oppo A31 Tipped to Launch in India Next Week, Sale Offers Tipped

As per a new report, the mid-range Oppo A31 phone will go official in India next week with a few offers in tow.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-a31-report-launch-in-india-next-week-offers-specifications-2184057

Google Says Don't Sideload Play Store, Gmail, YouTube on New Huawei Devices

Google says to protect user data privacy, security, and safeguard the overall experience, the Google Play Store, Google Play Protect, and Google’s core apps (including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and others) are only available on Play Protect certified devices.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-says-dont-sideload-play-store-gmail-youtube-on-new-huawei-devices-2184054

Shopify to Join Facebook-Led Libra Currency Group

Canadian e-commerce company Shopify said on Friday it would join Libra Association, a group that manages Facebook led efforts to launch a global digital currency, Libra.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/shopify-to-join-facebook-led-libra-currency-group-2184021

Facebook, Google, Others' Encryption Said to Be Threatened by Planned New US Bill

US legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that could hurt technology companies' ability to offer end-to-end encryption, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, and it aims to curb the distribution of child sexual abuse material on such platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-google-others-encryption-said-to-be-threatened-by-planned-new-us-bill-2184015

Friends Reunion Special to Launch With HBO Max, Reuniting for 25th Anniversary

It's finally happening! The cast of the hit US sitcom Friends is reuniting for a 25th anniversary special, much to the delight of fans. A celebration of the beloved show which ended its run in 2004, stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will return to the comedy's original soundstage on ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/friends-reunion-special-to-launch-with-hbo-max-reuniting-for-25th-anniversary-2184011

WhatsApp Group Chat Invite Links Indexed by Google Search, Let Anyone Enter Private Groups

Gadgets 360 was able to independently verify the existence of indexed invite links to private WhatsApp groups by searching for "site:chat.whatsapp.com" in Google after the report broke.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-chat-invite-links-indexed-by-google-search-let-anyone-enter-private-groups-2183999

Powerful New Antibiotic Capable of Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria Developed Using AI: Researchers

In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/powerful-new-antibiotic-capable-of-killing-drug-resistant-bacteria-developed-using-ai-researchers-2183985

Elon Musk's SpaceX to Raise $250 Million, Valuing It at $36 Billion: Report

Elon Musk's SpaceX is looking to raise about $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,797 crores), taking the private rocket company's valuation to about $36 billion (roughly Rs. 2,58,795 crores), CNBC reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the financing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/elon-musks-spacex-to-raise-250-million-valuing-it-at-36-billion-report-2183980

iQoo 3 Shown Off in New Video Confirming 48-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup, Also Teased in Hands-On Video

iQoo 3 5G teased in render video as well as official hands-on video ahead of its launch next week.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iqoo-3-5g-official-video-design-renders-hand-on-video-teaser-camera-2183853

OnePlus 8 Pro Hands-On Photo Leak Shows Quad Rear Cameras, Familiar Design

OnePlus 8 Pro has appeared in an alleged hands-on image, revealing a quad rear camera setup and a familiar design.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-alleged-hands-on-photo-quad-rear-camera-design-2184185

Google Warns Users Against Installing Chrome Extensions on Edge Browser, Says Chrome is More Secure

Google has started warning Edge browser users that Chrome browser is more secure when it comes to using extensions, but does not explain why.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-warns-microsoft-edge-browser-installing-extensions-chrome-is-safer-2184182

Samsung Confirms Coronavirus Case at Phone Factory Complex in South Korea

Samsung said on Saturday that one coronavirus case had been confirmed at its mobile device factory complex in the southeastern city of Gumi, causing a shutdown of its entire facility there until Monday morning.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-confirms-coronavirus-case-at-phone-factory-complex-in-south-korea-2184130

Twitter Suspends Group of Pro-Bloomberg Accounts Over 'Platform Manipulation'

Twitter on Friday said it had started suspending and restricting dozens of accounts posting content promoting US Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-suspends-group-of-pro-mike-bloomberg-accounts-over-platform-manipulation-2184097

Realme Smart TVs to Launch in India in Q2 2020, Realme Fitness Band Features Revealed

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that the company will launch smart TVs in India in 2020’s second quarter.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/realme-smart-tv-india-launch-q2-2020-fitness-band-madhav-sheth-reveals-2184089

Oppo A31 Tipped to Launch in India Next Week, Sale Offers Tipped

As per a new report, the mid-range Oppo A31 phone will go official in India next week with a few offers in tow.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-a31-report-launch-in-india-next-week-offers-specifications-2184057

Google Says Don't Sideload Play Store, Gmail, YouTube on New Huawei Devices

Google says to protect user data privacy, security, and safeguard the overall experience, the Google Play Store, Google Play Protect, and Google’s core apps (including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and others) are only available on Play Protect certified devices.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-says-dont-sideload-play-store-gmail-youtube-on-new-huawei-devices-2184054

Shopify to Join Facebook-Led Libra Currency Group

Canadian e-commerce company Shopify said on Friday it would join Libra Association, a group that manages Facebook led efforts to launch a global digital currency, Libra.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/shopify-to-join-facebook-led-libra-currency-group-2184021

Facebook, Google, Others' Encryption Said to Be Threatened by Planned New US Bill

US legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that could hurt technology companies' ability to offer end-to-end encryption, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, and it aims to curb the distribution of child sexual abuse material on such platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-google-others-encryption-said-to-be-threatened-by-planned-new-us-bill-2184015

Friends Reunion Special to Launch With HBO Max, Reuniting for 25th Anniversary

It's finally happening! The cast of the hit US sitcom Friends is reuniting for a 25th anniversary special, much to the delight of fans. A celebration of the beloved show which ended its run in 2004, stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will return to the comedy's original soundstage on ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/friends-reunion-special-to-launch-with-hbo-max-reuniting-for-25th-anniversary-2184011

WhatsApp Group Chat Invite Links Indexed by Google Search, Let Anyone Enter Private Groups

Gadgets 360 was able to independently verify the existence of indexed invite links to private WhatsApp groups by searching for "site:chat.whatsapp.com" in Google after the report broke.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-chat-invite-links-indexed-by-google-search-let-anyone-enter-private-groups-2183999

Powerful New Antibiotic Capable of Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria Developed Using AI: Researchers

In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/powerful-new-antibiotic-capable-of-killing-drug-resistant-bacteria-developed-using-ai-researchers-2183985

Elon Musk's SpaceX to Raise $250 Million, Valuing It at $36 Billion: Report

Elon Musk's SpaceX is looking to raise about $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,797 crores), taking the private rocket company's valuation to about $36 billion (roughly Rs. 2,58,795 crores), CNBC reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the financing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/elon-musks-spacex-to-raise-250-million-valuing-it-at-36-billion-report-2183980

iQoo 3 Shown Off in New Video Confirming 48-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup, Also Teased in Hands-On Video

iQoo 3 5G teased in render video as well as official hands-on video ahead of its launch next week.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iqoo-3-5g-official-video-design-renders-hand-on-video-teaser-camera-2183853

Microsoft to Invest $1.1 Billion in Mexico Over Next 5 Years: CEO

Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella said the technology giant will invest $1.1 billion in Mexico over the next five years, according to a promotional video released by the Mexican government on Thursday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-to-invest-1-1-billion-in-mexico-over-next-5-years-ceo-2183797

13-Inch MacBook Pro Refresh Specifications Allegedly Leaked, Intel’s 10th Gen Ice Lake Processors Expected

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro refresh model will reportedly arrive this year packing Intel’s 10th Gen Ice Lake processor, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/macbook-pro-13-inch-apple-2020-lineup-leak-ice-lake-processor-2183792

Apple CEO Tim Cook Stalked by San Francisco Man

The iPhone maker has been granted a temporary restraining order against an Indian-origin man who was said to be harassing its CEO Tim Cook and has shown up at his residence in Palo Alto twice.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-stalked-by-san-francisco-man-2183790

PhonePe, Google Pay May Be Hit by NPCI's New Zero UPI Interchange, Payment Service Provider Fees Rule

Through a circular on Friday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) said that it has agreed to revise the UPI interchange and payment service provider fees to "zero" for all domestic UPI merchant (P2M) transactions with retrospective effect from January 1, 2020.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/npci-zero-upi-interchange-payment-service-provider-fees-phonepe-google-pay-2183776

Black Shark 3 Gaming Smartphone Spotted on 3C Certification Site, 65W Fast Charging and 5G Support Tipped

The 3C certification listing also suggests that the Black Shark 3 phone will support 65W fast charging. Apart from this, there is little else that the certifications site gives out.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/black-shark-3-3c-certification-spotting-65w-fast-charging-5g-support-tipped-2183773

Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Colourful App Icons to 'Modernise' Windows 10 Look

Microsoft is rolling out new colourful icons for its existing apps to give the Windows 10 operating system a more upbeat and refreshed look.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-colourful-app-icon-rollout-modern-windows-10-look-2183769

Google Tests Putting a Music Player in Android 11 Quick Settings Panel: Report

The first Android 11 Developer Preview was rolled out on Thursday, and developers have since been busy digging inside to find all the new features sit brings.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/android-11-music-player-quick-settings-testing-google-2183761

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Variant Spotted on Geekbench Sporting Exynos 980 SoC

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G variant spotted on Geekbench sporting a Samsung Exynos 980 SoC and running Android 10. The variant could get 8GB of RAM, while a previous leak had tipped 128GB of inbuilt storage.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-a71-5g-variant-sm-a7160-geekbench-listing-exynos-980-soc-8gb-ram-galaxy-2183208

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2: Top Secret Is Live - A Spy-Themed Affair With Deadpool, New Skins, Locations

Fortnite Chapter Season 2 has been dubbed ‘Top Secret’ and will be live for 10 weeks till April 30.

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Irish Regulator Readies Draft Decisions in First Big Tech Privacy Probes

Under GDPR, the DPC must share its draft decision with all concerned EU supervisory authorities and consider their views in its final verdict. Each of the bloc's regulators may be called on for a majority decision if agreement cannot be reached among the relevant member states.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/irish-regulator-readies-draft-decisions-in-first-big-tech-privacy-probes-2183271

Facebook Invests in Indian Education Startup Unacademy

Social media giant Facebook on Wednesday joined others such as General Atlantic and Sequoia India for a fresh $110 million round of funding into one of India's fastest growing education technology start-up Unacademy.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/facebook-invests-in-indian-education-startup-unacademy-2183263

India Gains a Spot in Fixed Broadband Speed Rankings Globally in January 2020: Ookla

India has been ranked 128th for mobile broadband and 66th for fixed broadband while mean download speeds on fixed broadband has slipped to 41.48Mbps in January 2020 with minuscule improvement in mobile broadband to 11.58Mbps, Ookla said in its Speedtest Global Index.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/india-mobile-fixed-broadband-speed-rankings-globally-ookla-january-2020-2183250

Realme X Update Brings February 2020 Android Security Patch, VoWiFi Support, More

Realme is rolling out a new software update for the Realme X. The update brings along the latest version of ColorOS 6, February security patch and more.

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Foxconn Says Cautiously Resuming China Output, Warns Coronavirus Will Hit Revenue

Foxconn, the world No. 1 contract manufacturer, also said its plants in countries such as Vietnam, India, and Mexico continue to operate at full capacity with expansion plans under way as it seeks to minimise the impact of the virus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/foxconn-says-cautiously-resuming-china-output-warns-coronavirus-will-hit-revenue-2183242

Lenovo Warns of Coronavirus Challenges, Third-Quarter Profit Beats Expectations

Lenovo said on Thursday net profit for the quarter ended December rose 11 percent to $258 million thanks to strong demand for its PCs and smart devices, beating an average $223 million estimate of seven analysts, according to Refinitiv data.

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Samsung Patent Application Shows Waterfall Display, Tipped to Debut on Galaxy Note 20

Samsung has filed a patent before the USPTO that details a smartphone schematic sporting a waterfall display.

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Samsung Galaxy Phone Users Puzzled by ‘Find My Mobile’ Push Notification, Company Says Was Unintentional

Samsung Galaxy phone users complained on Thursday about a strange notification that was delivered to them via the company’s Find My Mobile service. Samsung UK support team responded to user complaints and said that it happened due to an internal test.

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Google Docs Autocorrect, Smart Compose Features Now Widely Available

Autocorrect was initially implemented in Gmail and detected spelling mistakes in real-time.

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Microsoft Rolling Out New Optional Windows Updates Experience

Microsoft has rolled out its Windows 10 Optional updates experience that will allow user to select and choose non-critical Windows updates for installation.

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Redmi K30 Pro 5G Reportedly Spotted on 3C Certification Site, With 33W Fast Charging

The 3C listing reveals that the Xiaomi 5G phone will support 33W fast charging. Interestingly, a 33W fast charger from Xiaomi was reportedly spotted on the 3C certification site one day before.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-5g-alleged-3c-certification-spotting-33w-charging-2183215

Google Contacts App Gets an Update; Will Let You Find Contacts Not Saved to Your Account

Google has updated its Contacts app and it will now give you the contact information for people who are not saved in your Google account.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-contacts-app-update-android-gmail-account-2183209

Oppo Opens Registrations for Android 10-Based ColorOS 7 Trial Version for 10 Phones in India: All Details

Oppo has announced the rollout of ColorOS 7 trial version for 10 smartphones in India. The list includes the Oppo Reno, Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, Oppo Reno 2, Oppo F11, Oppo F11 Pro, Oppo R17, Oppo R17 Pro, Oppo Find X, Oppo Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition and Oppo Find X SuperVOOC Edition.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-coloros-7-trial-version-rollout-registrations-android-10-reno-2-10x-zoom-f11-pro-r17-find-x-2183205

Android 11: Top 10 Features Introduced in First Developer Preview

Android 11’s first Developer Preview is out now. This build is for developers only, and not for regular users as the public beta is still a few months away.

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OnePlus 8 Pro Hands-On Photo Leak Shows Quad Rear Cameras, Familiar Design

OnePlus 8 Pro has appeared in an alleged hands-on image, revealing a quad rear camera setup and a familiar design.

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Google Warns Users Against Installing Chrome Extensions on Edge Browser, Says Chrome is More Secure

Google has started warning Edge browser users that Chrome browser is more secure when it comes to using extensions, but does not explain why.

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Samsung Confirms Coronavirus Case at Phone Factory Complex in South Korea

Samsung said on Saturday that one coronavirus case had been confirmed at its mobile device factory complex in the southeastern city of Gumi, causing a shutdown of its entire facility there until Monday morning.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-confirms-coronavirus-case-at-phone-factory-complex-in-south-korea-2184130

Twitter Suspends Group of Pro-Bloomberg Accounts Over 'Platform Manipulation'

Twitter on Friday said it had started suspending and restricting dozens of accounts posting content promoting US Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-suspends-group-of-pro-mike-bloomberg-accounts-over-platform-manipulation-2184097

Realme Smart TVs to Launch in India in Q2 2020, Realme Fitness Band Features Revealed

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that the company will launch smart TVs in India in 2020’s second quarter.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/realme-smart-tv-india-launch-q2-2020-fitness-band-madhav-sheth-reveals-2184089

Oppo A31 Tipped to Launch in India Next Week, Sale Offers Tipped

As per a new report, the mid-range Oppo A31 phone will go official in India next week with a few offers in tow.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-a31-report-launch-in-india-next-week-offers-specifications-2184057

Google Says Don't Sideload Play Store, Gmail, YouTube on New Huawei Devices

Google says to protect user data privacy, security, and safeguard the overall experience, the Google Play Store, Google Play Protect, and Google’s core apps (including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and others) are only available on Play Protect certified devices.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-says-dont-sideload-play-store-gmail-youtube-on-new-huawei-devices-2184054

Shopify to Join Facebook-Led Libra Currency Group

Canadian e-commerce company Shopify said on Friday it would join Libra Association, a group that manages Facebook led efforts to launch a global digital currency, Libra.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/shopify-to-join-facebook-led-libra-currency-group-2184021

Facebook, Google, Others' Encryption Said to Be Threatened by Planned New US Bill

US legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that could hurt technology companies' ability to offer end-to-end encryption, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, and it aims to curb the distribution of child sexual abuse material on such platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-google-others-encryption-said-to-be-threatened-by-planned-new-us-bill-2184015

Friends Reunion Special to Launch With HBO Max, Reuniting for 25th Anniversary

It's finally happening! The cast of the hit US sitcom Friends is reuniting for a 25th anniversary special, much to the delight of fans. A celebration of the beloved show which ended its run in 2004, stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will return to the comedy's original soundstage on ...

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WhatsApp Group Chat Invite Links Indexed by Google Search, Let Anyone Enter Private Groups

Gadgets 360 was able to independently verify the existence of indexed invite links to private WhatsApp groups by searching for "site:chat.whatsapp.com" in Google after the report broke.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-chat-invite-links-indexed-by-google-search-let-anyone-enter-private-groups-2183999

Powerful New Antibiotic Capable of Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria Developed Using AI: Researchers

In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX to Raise $250 Million, Valuing It at $36 Billion: Report

Elon Musk's SpaceX is looking to raise about $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,797 crores), taking the private rocket company's valuation to about $36 billion (roughly Rs. 2,58,795 crores), CNBC reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the financing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/elon-musks-spacex-to-raise-250-million-valuing-it-at-36-billion-report-2183980

AGR Dues: Government May Seek Balance Between Supreme Court Order, Telcos' Health

With the telecom sector reeling under severe financial stress and Vodafone Idea staring at bankruptcy in case it is made to pay its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the government is considering options to stick to the Supreme Court's directive but with least possible impact on the financials of the stressed operators.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/agr-dues-government-may-seek-balance-between-supreme-court-order-telcos-health-2183632

Facebook to Pay Users for Voice Recordings in Bid to Improve Speech Recognition

Facebook has announced it will pay select users who agree to record their voice to improve its speech recognition technology.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-to-pay-users-for-voice-recordings-in-bid-to-improve-speech-recognition-2183627

ToTok Asks Android Users to Ignore Google's Play Protect Warning, Co-Founders Claim Their App Is 'Safe'

ToTok, a popular messaging app in the Emirates, is asking its Android users to ignore Google's warning that the app may spy on its users' personal data. The cofounders claim their app is entirely safe though.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/totok-app-co-founders-note-google-play-protect-spy-warning-download-2183625

Xiaomi to Launch New Headphones With HD Audio, Dual Dynamic Drivers in India on February 25

Xiaomi is set to launch its new headphones in India on February 25. An official teaser has hinted at their key features.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/xiaomi-mi-headphones-hd-audio-dual-dynamic-drivers-launch-date-india-february-25-2183623

Borderlands Movie Taps Knock Knock’s Eli Roth as Director

The Borderlands movie has found its director in Eli Roth, best known for his work in the horror genre. Roth will work off a script by Craig Mazin. Filming will begin later in 2020 on Borderlands.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/borderlands-movie-eli-roth-director-filming-2020-film-adaptation-lionsgate-2183616

WhatsApp Phishing URLs Jumped Over 13,000 Percent in Q4 2019: Vade Security

WhatsApp is reportedly is among phishers’ favourite target, a new security report has revealed. The report claims that the number of WhatsApp phishing URLs has seen a staggering 13,467.6 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-phishing-urls-increase-vade-security-report-paypal-facebook-2183614

Westworld Season 3 Trailer Declares War on the Human World

With less than a month to premiere, HBO has released a three-minute trailer for Westworld season 3, giving us a proper look at what Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood), Maeve (Thandie Newton), and The Man in Black (Ed Harris) will be up to as the narrative pushes into the futuristic real world.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/westworld-season-3-trailer-release-date-march-16-india-hotstar-poster-cast-2183601

Jio Launches Rs. 2,121 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 1.5GB Daily High-Speed Data for 336 Days

Jio has launched the Rs. 2,121 prepaid recharge plan with 336 days validity and 1.5GB high-speed daily data benefits. The new plan also includes unlimited Jio-to-Jio and landline voice calling as well as 100 SMS messages per day.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-2121-plan-recharge-prepaid-launch-details-daily-high-speed-data-unlimited-voice-calls-validity-2183595

Agency That Handles US President's Communications Suffered Data Breach

The US defense agency responsible for secure White House communications said Social Security numbers and other personal data in its network may have been compromised, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/agency-that-handles-us-presidents-communications-suffered-data-breach-2183572

Samsung Galaxy A70 Starts Receiving Android 10-Based One UI 2.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A70 has reportedly started receiving the Android 10 update. Users in Ukraine are receiving the update for now , but rollout is expected to expand to other regions soon.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a70-android-10-update-rollout-ukraine-report-2183568

PUBG V6.2 Update: PlayStation 4 Players Can Now Play Alongside Xbox One Players

Cross Party Play will allow Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players to play together in a team. It also brings the much anticipated 8v8 Team Deathmatch mode.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-update-6-2-playstation-4-xbox-one-cross-party-play-public-test-server-2183560

Google Updates Terms in Plain Language After EU Scrutiny

Google is attempting to make sure people know exactly what they're signing up for when they use its online services — though that will still mean reading a lengthy document.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-updates-terms-in-plain-language-after-eu-scrutiny-2183557

Sheela: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Said to Play Ma Anand Sheela in Amazon Movie From Oscar-Winner

Priyanka Chopra Jonas will play Ma Anand Sheela, the former personal secretary of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh / Osho, in a movie for Amazon Studios that is simply called Sheela. Oscar-winner Barry Levinson is set to direct Sheela, off a script by newcomer Nick Yarborough.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/priyanka-chopra-ma-anand-sheela-amazon-prime-video-movie-director-barry-levinson-2183552

Asus ROG Phone 3 to Come Pre-Installed With Google Stadia

Asus ROG Phone 3 is reported to come with Stadia game streaming service pre-installed. There is no word on when the phone is slated to launch, but the company has revealed this development for the next Asus ROG Phone.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-rog-phone-3-google-stadia-support-confirmed-game-streaming-service-2183524

Google Play Removes 600 Android Apps Serving 'Disruptive' Ads

Google Play has removed almost 600 Android apps due to serving “disruptive” ads to users. The company has also banned all these apps from its ad monetisation platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-play-store-600-android-apps-removed-disruptive-ads-2183522

Google Play Removes 600 Android Apps Serving 'Disruptive' Ads

Google Play has removed almost 600 Android apps due to serving “disruptive” ads to users. The company has also banned all these apps from its ad monetisation platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-play-store-600-android-apps-removed-disruptive-ads-2183522

Amid Coronavirus, SAP Shuts India Offices After 2 Employees Hit by H1N1

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, business software solutions major SAP India on Thursday shut all its offices in the country for sanitisation after two of its employees were tested positive for Swine Flu (H1N1).

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Google Sued for Collecting School Kids' Personal Data in the US

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas on Thursday sued Alphabet’s Google search engine, alleging that its educational software collects young students' personal information without the required parental consent.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/google-sued-for-collecting-school-kids-personal-data-in-the-us-2183492

LG V60 ThinQ Render Surfaces Online With Key Specifications Ahead of Launch

LG V60 ThinQ was expected to be announced at an MWC event next week, but the South Korean tech giant withdrew participation from the trade show over coronavirus concerns. Now, the entire MWC exhibit stands cancelled

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-v60-thinq-render-leak-march-launch-specifications-tipped-2183471

T-Mobile, Sprint Amend Merger Terms, SoftBank Takes a Hit

T-Mobile US and Sprint said on Thursday that they had agreed on new merger terms that would reduce the stake of major Sprint shareholder SoftBank, while leaving the offer to other shareholders unchanged.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/t-mobile-sprint-amend-merger-terms-softbank-takes-a-hit-2183462

Yeh Ballet Review: Gully Boy Meets Billy Elliot, Minus the Grit and Charm

Our review of Yeh Ballet, the new Netflix movie from India about two kids from poor families who fight parents and society to become ballet dancers. Sooni Taraporevala writes and directs. Manish Chauhan, Achintya Bose, Julian Sands, Vijay Maurya, Danish Husain, and Jim Sarbh are part of Yeh Ballet cast.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/yeh-ballet-review-netflix-cast-movie-release-date-jim-sarbh-vijay-maurya-2183342

EU Agency Warns of Privacy Risks in Google, Fitbit Deal

Alphabet-owned Google's $2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warned on Thursday, adding its voice to other critics of the deal.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/eu-agency-warns-of-privacy-risks-in-google-fitbit-deal-2183453

Twitter Testing Crowdsourced Moderation, Will Label Lies and Misinformation

Twitter said on Thursday that it was testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly coloured labels under those tweets.

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