Tuesday 31 March 2020

Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco Phones Get a Price Hike as Increased GST Rate Comes Into Effect

Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain has announced that the price of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco phones in India has gone up starting today as the new GST rates come into effect.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-redmi-poco-price-in-india-manu-kumar-jain-gst-hike-phones-increased-2204055

Zoom Under Scrutiny in the US Over Privacy Concerns, Porn Hacks

Virtual meeting app Zoom, which has seen its popularity skyrocket in the coronavirus pandemic, is in hot water after users complained to the FBI of being startled by porn during meetings.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-meeting-app-privacy-concerns-covid-19-2204043

Vivo S6 vs Vivo S5: What's the Difference?

The Vivo S6 is the company’s newest addition to the Vivo S series of smartphones. It supports 5G and has an octa-core processor.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/vivo-s6-vs-vivo-s5-price-specifications-comparison-2204037

WWE, Sony India Bringing WWE Network to SonyLIV

WWE and Sony Pictures Networks India have renewed their partnership for another five years. That means WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, WWE NXT, and WWE specials will stay on Sony’s bouquet of TV channels in the Indian subcontinent. The new deal grants SonyLIV rights access to WWE Network.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/wwe-sonyliv-five-year-deal-sony-pictures-networks-india-nxt-raw-smackdown-network-2204033

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Spotted in Development Again, Delete Messages Feature May Get a New Name

WhatsApp reportedly has been working on multi-device support for a while now. The feature was spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone in November last year, and traces of it being in development go back to as far as July 2019.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-device-support-expiring-messages-spotted-android-beta-2204018

Facebook Feature Lets People Reach Out for Help in Pandemic

Facebook on Tuesday activated a feature allowing people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to reach out for help from their community.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-feature-lets-people-reach-out-for-help-in-pandemic-2203992

Xerox Ends Hostile Bid to Buy HP Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

Xerox on Tuesday dropped its unwelcomed bid to buy computer and printer maker HP for about $36 billion, blaming market turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/xerox-ends-hostile-bid-to-buy-hp-amid-covid-19-uncertainty-2203978

Money Heist, Modern Family, Shots Please, and More: April 2020 TV Guide to Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon

Money Heist season 4, Modern Family season 11 finale, Four More Shots Please! season 2, Fauda season 3, Panchayat TVF, Defending Jacob, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever, Hasmukh — the biggest TV shows coming to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+ in April 2020...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/money-heist-modern-family-four-more-shots-please-april-2020-tv-shows-hotstar-netflix-amazon-2203970

Vivo S6 With 5G Support, 4,500mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo S6 is official in China, and the phone comes with Exynos processor and a quad camera setup at the back. The phone has a waterdrop-style notch display, and it packs a large 4,500mAh battery onboard, but the fast charging support is limited to 18W.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-s6-price-cny-2698-5g-launch-specifications-features-2203958

Elon Musk Says Tesla Can Supply FDA-Approved Ventilators Free of Cost to Hospitals

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday the company has extra FDA-approved ventilators that can be shipped free of cost to hospitals within regions where the electric carmaker delivers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/elon-musk-coronavirus-covid-19-ventilators-free-of-cost-hospitals-tesla-2203945

Vodafone Idea Announces Measures to Keep Feature Phone Customers Connected Amidst Lockdown

Vodafone Idea Limited has announced benefits for low-income customers on its network, giving feature phone users on prepaid plans a free extension in plan validity to keep them connected during the lockdown.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/vodafone-idea-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-limited-prepaid-validity-extension-talktime-2203568

How the Modern PC Can Help You Get More Done in Less Time

It's time to switch to a new, modern PC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/sponsored/how-the-modern-pc-can-help-you-get-more-done-in-less-time-2203491

Samsung Display to End All LCD Production by End 2020

South Korean panel maker Samsung Display has decided to end all of its production of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in South Korea and China by the end of this year, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/samsung-display-to-end-all-lcd-production-by-end-2020-2203566

ICICI Bank Launches WhatsApp Banking Service: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

ICICI Bank has launched a WhatsApp banking feature in order ensure smooth banking services amid the coronavirus lockdown. The WhatsApp banking service from ICICI Bank comes as the banking sector has taken a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/icici-bank-whatsapp-banking-service-coronavirus-covid-19-india-2203489

Motorola Razr (2019) India Sale Date Delayed to April 15 Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

Motorola has announced that it’s postponing the sale date of the Razr (2019) from April 2 to April 15, due to the nationwide lockdown.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-razr-india-sale-date-delay-april-15-coronavirus-lockdown-2203546

WhatsApp Hack That Lets Attackers Easily Gain Access to Your Account Is Back in Action: All You Need to Know

WhatsApp users have been victimised by some attackers due to surge in its usage through a social hacking process. It requires the six-digit security code that you receive via an SMS message to activate WhatsApp on your account.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-attack-social-hacking-flaw-coronavirus-outbreak-2203540

Samsung Galaxy M11 vs Samsung Galaxy M10: What's the Difference?

Samsung Galaxy M11 was launched yesterday while the Galaxy M10 has been available for a year. Both phones target the budget segment and pack octa-core processors.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m11-vs-samsung-m10-price-specifications-compared-galaxy-2203531

How Has Coronavirus Changed the Way We Play Pokemon Go?

Pokemon Go has introduced a few notable changes to make the game more stay-at-home friendly, and more improvements are in the pipeline as players stay at home to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pokemon-go-coronavirus-changes-covid-19-game-revenue-2203522

Four More Shots Please! Season 2 Trailer Invites You to ‘Be Amazing’, Not ‘Perfect’

The Four More Shots Please! season 2 trailer is here. Amazon Prime Video has given us our first look at the sophomore run of the women-centric Indian romantic comedy-drama series, which stars Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J, and Maanvi Gagroo.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/four-more-shots-please-2-trailer-s2-season-cast-release-date-amazon-prime-video-2203517

Facebook to Donate $100 Million to Help News Media Hurt by Coronavirus Pandemic

Facebook said Monday it was donating $100 million to support news organisations globally hurting from the coronavirus pandemic, citing the need for reliable information about the crisis.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-to-donate-usd-100-million-to-help-news-media-hurt-by-coronavirus-pandemic-2203509

Spotify Says Isolation Ups Interest in 'Chill' Music

People spending more time cooped up in their homes to curb the spread of the new coronavirus have changed their daily soundtracks, with many opting for more "chill" music, streaming service Spotify said Monday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/spotify-says-isolation-ups-interest-in-chill-music-2203462

Facebook, Instagram Remove 'Misinformation' Video From Brazil President Questioning Virus Quarantine

Facebook and Instagram removed videos of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Monday, saying they spread misinformation about the coronavirus, a day after Twitter did the same.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-remove-misinformation-video-from-brazil-president-questioning-virus-quarantine-2203448

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Full Episodes Now Free on YouTube, Here to Cash in on ‘80s Nostalgia

G.I. Joe maker Hasbro has released 15 episodes of its ‘80s half-hour animated series — G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — for free on YouTube.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/gi-joe-series-free-youtube-full-episodes-a-real-american-hero-hasbro-coronavirus-2203445

Monday 30 March 2020

Honor Play 9A With 5,000mAh Battery, Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor Play 9A has been announced in China and will be priced at CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 9,500) for the 4GB + 64GB model and CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 12,700) for the 4GB + 128GB model.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-play-9a-price-cny-899-launch-specifications-features-sale-date-april-7-2203400

Poco F2 Not a Rebranded Redmi K30 Pro? Poco India General Manager Reportedly Quashes Rumours

Poco F2 launch in India was teased by the brand’s General Manager C Manmohan during a virtual fan meet on Monday. Manmohan also reportedly quashed that rumours that indicated that Poco F2 would be a rebranded variant of the Redmi K30 Pro.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-f2-redmi-k30-pro-truly-wireless-earbuds-india-launch-c-manmohan-2203426

Airbnb to Pay Hosts $250 Million for COVID-19 Cancellations

Airbnb on Monday said it is devoting $250 million to help would-be hosts survive financial losses from refunds given to guests who cancelled travel plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/airbnb-host-25-percent-payment-covid-19-coronavirus-cancellations-2203425

AI Tool Predicts Which Coronavirus Patients Get Deadly 'Wet Lung'

Researchers in the US and China reported Monday they have developed an artificial intelligence tool that is able to accurately predict which newly infected patients with the novel coronavirus go on to develop severe lung disease.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/ai-tool-predicts-which-coronavirus-patients-get-deadly-wet-lung-2203403

Honor 30S With 64-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup, Kirin 820 5G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor has launched a new phone called the Honor 30S that packs a quad rear camera setup and is powered by the new Kirin 820 5G SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-30s-price-cny-2399-launch-specifications-features-2203393

Internet Curbs in Kashmir Hamper Coronavirus Fight

Dr Suhail Naik, president of the main doctors' association in Kashmir, said education drives seen elsewhere in India about the symptoms of the virus are impossible to run in the region.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/internet-curbs-in-kashmir-hamper-coronavirus-fight-2203390

Castlevania Season 4: Netflix Renews Video Game Anime Series

Netflix renewed its video game series adaptation Castlevania for a fourth season, just over three weeks after the release of the third season earlier in March.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/castlevania-season-4-renewal-netflix-anime-cast-dracula-2203377

Microsoft Says Skype Users Surge 70 Percent in a Month to 40 Million Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The number of people using Microsoft's Skype video calling system has surged by 70 percent in a month to 40 million people presently, as more individuals stay home due to the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Monday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-says-skype-users-surge-70-percent-in-a-month-to-40-million-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-2203361

Microsoft Office 365 Gets Replaced With Microsoft 365, Coming on April 21

Microsoft 365 will replace Office 365 on April 21, the Redmond company announced through an online briefing on Monday. Microsoft also announced Teams for consumers and a Family Sharing app.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-365-personal-family-price-office-replacement-features-teams-2203357

Netflix April 2020 Releases: Money Heist, Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction, The Departed, and More

Money Heist season 4, Chris Hemsworth in Extraction movie, Ana de Armas on Netflix, The Departed, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Vir Das’ Hasmukh, Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill, Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever, Ricky Gervais’ After Life season 2 — the biggest movies and TV shows coming to Netflix India in April 2020.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/netflix-april-2020-releases-money-heist-chris-hemsworth-ana-de-armas-departed-pacific-rim-2203333

EPFO Website Appears to Be Down After Pandemic Advance Facility Announced as Coronavirus Relief Measure

Days after the government announced PF relief measures to tackle economic distress caused by the novel coronavirus, the EPFO website on Monday faced an outage.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/employees-provident-fund-organisation-website-down-after-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-2203094

Apple Supplier Foxconn Sees Fall in Profit in Last Quarter of 2019

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn reported a 23.7 percent fall in profit in the last three months of 2019 on Monday as it braces for the impact from the coronavirus pandemic that has hit demand from key customers such as Apple.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-supplier-foxconn-sees-fall-in-profit-in-last-quarter-of-2019-2203081

Zoom App for iOS Removes Facebook SDK That Sent User’s Device Information to Facebook

Zoom app for iOS has been updated to remove Facebook SDK as it was sending information about the user’s device to Facebook.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-app-ios-facebook-sdk-removed-user-device-information-privacy-2203053

OnePlus 8 Lite to Be Launched as OnePlus Z, Tipsters Claim

Tipster Max claims that OnePlus 8 Lite might be released as OnePlus Z, and will be launched later this year. Meanwhile, OnePlus 8 series is rumoured to come out in April.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-z-8-lite-revamped-x-series-reports-2203049

How to Keep Zoom Calls Safe From Zoombombers

Zoombombing is where an uninvited person joins a Zoom conference call and uses the screen-sharing feature to disrupt the call. It happens after trolls get the public link to the call, which allows anyone to join, and use them to make mischief.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/how-to-keep-zoom-calls-safe-from-zoombombers-2203048

OnePlus 8 Pro Allegedly Spotted on Subway Ahead of Launch

After multiple leaks, OnePlus 8 Pro gets spotted on the subway with a protective case on.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-design-leak-spotted-subway-quad-cameras-2203019

Xiaomi Redmi Note Series Phone Spotted on 3C Certification Website With 5G Connectivity: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a budget friendly 5G phone in its Redmi Note series which is expected to be priced between CNY 1,000 (roughly Rs. 10,600) and CNY 1,500 (roughly Rs. 15,900).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-phone-3c-certification-5g-connectivity-22-5w-fast-charging-2202963

Hasmukh: Vir Das’ Dark Comedy Series Sets April Release Date on Netflix

Netflix has acquired Hasmukh — the dark comedy series created by and starring Vir Das in the lead — and set an April 10 release date. Ranvir Shorey, Manoj Pahwa, Ravi Kishan, Raza Murad, Inaamulhaq, Suhail Nayyar, and Amrita Bagchi are part of Hasmukh cast.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/hasmukh-vir-das-netflix-web-tv-series-release-date-april-cast-director-writer-india-2202958

Google Will Not Make April Fools' Day Jokes This Year Amidst Coronavirus Crisis, Internal Email Suggests

Google has reportedly sent out an email to its employees asking them to postpone their April Fools' Day jokes this year.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-cancels-april-fools-day-joke-this-year-coronavirus-internal-email-2202953

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite Clears FCC With Five Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 730G SoC: Report

Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi Note 10 Lite has reportedly been certified by the US FCC with a penta lens rear camera setup and Snapdragon 730G in tow.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-note-10-lite-fcc-five-rear-cameras-30w-charging-snapdragon-730g-report-2202944

Redmi 9 Alleged Live Photos Leaked, Tipping Quad Rear Cameras and Helio G80 SoC

Redmi 9 smartphone's alleged live photos were shared on Twitter and Weibo. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore claims that Redmi 9 will come with MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and the quad camera setup will include a 13-megapixel primary sensor.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-9-phone-quad-rear-cameras-mediatek-helio-g80-soc-reports-2202942

Samsung Galaxy M11 Launched With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications

Samsung has launched the Galaxy M11, a low-end Android phone that packs triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-m11-price-launch-specifications-release-date-2202934

Samsung Galaxy M01 Spotted Receiving Wi-Fi Certification, Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy M01 is reported to have received its Wi-Fi certification, which hinted that the Galaxy M01 will run on Android 10 out of the box and come with dual-SIM capabilities.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-m01-specifications-wi-fi-alliance-certification-android-10-dual-sim-2202907

COVID-19: How ISP Engineers Are Fighting to Keep the Internet Alive in the Time of Coronavirus

ISPs and telcos including Airtel, ACT Fibernet, Excitel, Reliance Jio, and Spectra have also brought various upgrades to their existing systems to keep the Internet up and running for the masses in the country. But how’re they able to meet the growing demands of Indian users? Here’s the answer.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/coronavirus-internet-connectivity-covid-19-outbreak-india-lockdown-2202869

OnePlus Confirms It Will Bring Always-On Display Feature, Could Come on OnePlus 8 Series

OnePlus has assured users that it will be bringing Always-On display as a feature for its devices in future software updates. It could also be seen on the OnePlus 8 series of devices, expected to launch in the coming weeks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-always-on-display-features-roadmap-oxygenos-2202854

Coronavirus: Celebrities Are Helping COVID-19 Misinformation Go Dangerously Viral Online

The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading like wildfire around the world, so too has the misinformation and fake rumours about the disease on social media platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/features/coronavirus-covid-19-celebrities-spreading-misinformation-social-media-twitter-facebook-whatsapp-2202851

WhatsApp No Longer Lets You Share Videos Longer Than 15 Seconds as Status in India

WhatsApp has implemented a cap of 15 seconds for videos users can upload and share as their status story in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-video-length-limit-india-reduce-traffic-2202839

Panchayat: Amazon Prime Video Unveils Trailer, Release Date for Next TVF Series

Amazon Prime Video and The Viral Fever (TVF) have revealed their second series collaboration in Panchayat. Amazon has announced an April 3 release date for Panchayat and unveiled a trailer for Panchayat.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/panchayat-tvf-amazon-prime-video-trailer-release-date-april-cast-neena-gupta-jitendra-kumar-2202837

Apple Watch Series 6 Tipped to Feature Touch ID, Blood Oxygen Detector: All You Need to Know

Apple's rumoured device, the Apple Watch Series 6 will reportedly come with blood oxygen detectors and Touch ID. It will also come with watchOS 7 but that the aforementioned software will not be rolled out on Apple Watch Series 2.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/apple-watch-series-6-touch-id-blood-oxygen-detector-watchos-7-reports-2202836

OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Camera Specifications, Colour Variants, and More Details Leaked

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specifications have leaked suggesting 30x digital zoom for the OnePlus 8 Pro and a triple camera setup for the OnePlus 8.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-oneplus-8-camera-specifications-leaked-colour-variants-30x-digital-zoom-2202828

Sunday 29 March 2020

Rick and Morty Drops Japanese Anime Short as We Wait for the Rest of Season 4

While the second half of Rick and Morty season 4 still doesn’t have a release date, Adult Swim gave us a surprise short film over the weekend called “Samurai & Shogun”, which as you can expect, gives a Japanese-themed makeover to Rick and Morty.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/rick-and-morty-samurai-shogun-short-film-japanese-anime-lone-wolf-cub-2202797

SoftBank-Backed OneWeb Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan, Cuts Jobs

OneWeb, the satellite operator backed by Japan's SoftBank Group, said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue a sale of its business and and has cut its workforce amid the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/softbank-backed-oneweb-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-plan-cuts-jobs-2202783

Twitter Removes Two Bolsonaro Tweets Questioning Virus Quarantine

Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social network's rules.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-removes-two-bolsonaro-tweets-questioning-virus-quarantine-2202765

Saturday 28 March 2020

Samsung Galaxy M11 Alleged Specifications, Renders Leaked: All You Need to Know

A new leak has surfaced online, claiming to bring us another look at this upcoming Samsung smartphone. The leak includes various official-looking renders of the Galaxy M11 as well as the alleged specifications of the phone.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m11-specifications-colour-options-images-leak-galaxy-smartphone-2202242

Mi 10 Pro vs Mi 10 vs Mi 10 Lite: Price, Specifications Compared

In this article, we take a look at how the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Lite stack up against each other in terms of price and specifications. Xiaomi on Friday had unveiled the Mi 10-series smartphones for the international markets via an online-only event.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-10-pro-vs-mi-10-vs-mi-10-lite-price-specifications-comparison-2202212

Stop Sending Memes, Russian Telecom Operator Pleads as Networks Begin to Overload

Russia's biggest telecoms provider on Friday pleaded with clients to stop sending coronavirus memes and viral videos, as networks began to overload as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/stop-sending-memes-russian-telecom-operator-pleads-as-networks-begin-to-overload-2202291

Xiaomi Unveils Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 With 14.2mm Drivers, Mi AIoT Router AC2350

Xiaomi has launched Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 as the successor to the Mi True Wireless Earphones. The company has also brought the Mi AIoT Router AC2350, which is the Wi-Fi 5 variant of the Mi AIoT Router AX3600.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/mi-true-wireless-earphones-2-aiot-router-ac2350-price-eur-80-specifications-features-2202288

Google Offers $800 Million to Pandemic-Impacted Businesses, Health Agencies

Google on Friday pledged $800 million worth of support in response to the coronavirus pandemic for health organisations, researchers and businesses impacted by the crisis.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-offers-800-million-to-pandemic-impacted-businesses-health-agencies-2202285

Tata Sky Broadband to Offer Free Landline Service With Unlimited Voice Calling Soon

Tata Sky Broadband customers will get a free landline service soon, the Internet service provider revealed through a poster featured on its website.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/tata-sky-broadband-landline-service-free-unlimited-voice-calls-teaser-soon-2202261

Facebook Live Now Accessible to Non-Facebook Users on Mobile

New Facebook Live feature, allowing non-Facebook users to livestreams on mobile, is already available to Android users and will be rolling out to iOS "in the coming weeks.”

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-live-now-accessible-to-non-facebook-users-on-mobile-2202213

Mi TV 4S 65-Inch With 4K HDR10+ Screen, Android 9.0 TV Launched; Mi Air Purifier 3H Debuts as Well

Mi TV 4S 65-inch model and Mi Air Purifier 3H have been launched by Xiaomi at an online event. The new Mi TV 4S model is based on Android 9.0 TV and has 2GB of RAM. The Mi Air Purifier 3H is claimed to offer a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 380 cubic metres per hour.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mi-tv-4s-65-inch-price-eur-179-launch-air-purifier-3h-xiaomi-specifications-features-2202195

The Best TV Series on Amazon Prime Video in India [March 2020]

Our list of best series and TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video in India in 2020 includes mostly English and Hindi titles, featuring Seinfeld, The Boys, Made in Heaven, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Malgudi Days.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/prime-video-best-series-india-2020-tv-shows-list-hindi-english-amazon-2202156

Realme X2 Starts Receiving Realme UI With Android 10 Update: All You Need to Know

Realme X2 has started getting Realme UI based on Android 10. The new update brings core Android 10 features as well as support for 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x2-android-10-update-realme-ui-changelog-features-2202155

Facebook Corona Helpdesk Chatbot Launched in India to Offer COVID-19 Information

Facebook on Friday launched Messenger Chatbot with Health Ministry and MyGov in India to raise awareness around COVID-19 disease.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-corona-helpdesk-chatbot-launch-india-2202114

COVID-19: Gujarat Launches App to Track Home-Quarantined Persons

The Gujarat government on Friday launched a mobile application that can monitor the movement of those who have been asked to follow home quarantine for suspected exposure to coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/covid-19-gujarat-launches-app-to-track-home-quarantined-persons-2202108

Mi 10 Lite With Quad Rear Cameras, 5G Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 Lite 5G as the most affordable 5G smartphone. The phone also comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-10-lite-5g-price-eur-349-specifications-xiaomi-launch-features-2202097

Friday 27 March 2020

COVID-19: Cognizant to Give 25 Percent Extra Pay to Some India Employees Amid Lockdown

Cognizant Technology Solutions will pay an extra 25 percent of base pay to some employees in India and the Philippines as a majority of its offshore workforce work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, taking on extra work, Chief Executive Officer Brian Humphries said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/covid-19-cognizant-to-give-25-percent-extra-pay-to-some-india-employees-amid-lockdown-2202047

Apple Releases COVID-19 Screening App, Website: All You Need to Know

Apple and the White House said on Friday that the iPhone maker worked with the Trump administration and federal agencies to release an app and website that will direct users to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on the disease caused by the coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-covid-19-screening-app-coronavirus-outbreak-us-cdc-2202033

2020 Tokyo Olympics Delay Deals Setback to Samsung's Plans to Win Over Japan Market

For Samsung, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were going to be its springboard to attain a long-held goal - making significant inroads into Japan's lucrative smartphone market where Apple dominates.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/2020-tokyo-olympics-delay-deals-setback-to-samsungs-plans-to-win-over-japan-market-2201602

Unpatched Bug in Recent iOS Versions Keeps VPN From Encrypting All Traffic

An unpatched security vulnerability has been reported in recent iOS releases, including iOS 13.4 that prevents virtual private networks (VPNs) from being able to encrypt user traffic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/ios-13-4-vpn-bypass-vulnerability-apple-proton-fix-workaround-2201588

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 Will Go Live in April, Brings New Modes and Improvements

Call of Duty: Mobile season 4 is called Steel Legion and will be added to the game in April with several changes and bug fixes.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/call-of-duty-mobile-season-4-steel-legion-release-april-new-modes-improvements-2201568

Mad Max: Furiosa in Talks With Anya Taylor-Joy, Hopes to Film in 2021: Report

Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller has reportedly kicked off the casting process for Mad Max: Furiosa. Miller has met with Anya Taylor-Joy. Miller hopes to begin filming Mad Max: Furiosa in 2021.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/mad-max-furiosa-anya-taylor-joy-cast-george-miller-fury-road-sequel-spin-off-2201563

OnePlus 8 Pro Tipped to Be Offered in Sea Green Colour, Render Surfaces Online

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 alleged full specifications recently surfaced online, and now a new press render has popped up. This render of the OnePlus 8 Pro suggests that the phone will be offered in a luscious sea green finish

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-leaked-render-sea-green-colour-options-specifications-2201556

Coronavirus: Monument Valley 2, One of the Best Games on Android, Is Now Free on Google Play

The successor to 2014’s Monument Valley, the sequel built upon the geometry-based puzzle solving of the first game. It’s now free to download and play on Android devices amidst the COVID-19 lockdown

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/monument-valley-2-android-google-play-store-free-coronavirus-covid-19-quarantine-lockdown-2201552

OnePlus Extends Warranty and Return Period on Its Devices Till May 31 Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

OnePlus offers warranty and replacement period extension on all its devices. Warranty period extension applicable on devices whose warranty expires between March 1 and May 30.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-warranty-extension-replacement-may-31-coronavirus-lockdown-2201536

Huawei P40 Pro vs Huawei P40 vs Huawei P40 Pro+: What's the Difference?

Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, and Huawei P40 Pro+ are the latest smartphones in the company’s lineup and boast the latest Kirin 990 5G SoC. All the phones get 8GB RAM.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/huawei-p40-pro-vs-huawei-p40-vs-huawei-p40-pro-price-specifications-comparison-2201525

Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X Get 90-Day Trial Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Apple is introducing a 90-day free trial period for its Final Cut Pro X and the Logic Pro X apps due to the coronavirus pandemic that has confined everyone within their homes.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-final-cut-pro-x-logic-free-trial-90-days-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-2201521

Thursday 26 March 2020

COVID-19 Related Phishing Attacks Up by a Massive 667 Percent: Barracuda Networks

Although the overall number of these attacks is still low compared to other threats, the threat is growing quickly.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/covid-19-related-phishing-attacks-up-by-a-massive-667-percent-barracuda-networks-2201519

Apple AR Glasses May Launch in 2022 as Suppliers Ramp Up Production

Apple's rumoured augmented reality (AR) glasses are under development and may launch by 2022, the media reported.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/apple-ar-glasses-may-launch-in-2022-as-suppliers-ramp-up-production-2201515

WhatsApp Usage Increased by 40 Percent Due to Coronavirus Outbreak: Kantar

WhatsApp has seen a 40 percent increase in usage due to the COVID-19 spread, according to a report based on a market survey conducted by consulting firm Kantar.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-usage-increase-coronavirus-outbreak-covid-19-kantar-report-2201513

Tata Sky Offers 7-Day Balance Loan to Deactivated Accounts Amid Lockdown: Report

To deactivated subscribers, Tata Sky is sending a message that reads, “Your Tata Sky a/c is deactive! If unable to recharge, give a missed call on 080-61999922 from RMN to get 7 days balance which will be debited on the 8th day. A/c will be credited in the next 4 hrs. Keep your set-top box in On/Standby mode for reactivation of services.”

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/tata-sky-7-day-balance-loan-offer-deactivated-accounts-respite-india-lockdown-2201507

Loki Disney+ Series About His ‘Struggle With Identity’: Loki Creator Michael Waldron

Loki creator and showrunner Michael Waldron has said the six-episode Disney+ miniseries, with Tom Hiddleston leading the cast, will focus on Loki’s “struggle with identity”. Loki release date is in spring 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/loki-series-struggle-identity-creator-michael-waldron-cast-release-date-disney-plus-marvel-2201497

Samsung Galaxy Fold Receiving Android 10 Update, Will Get Galaxy S20 Features by Another Update: Reports

Samsung on Thursday started rolling out Android 10 on 4G Galaxy Fold phones in France. 5G Galaxy Fold phones will get the update soon. Meanwhile, Galaxy Fold will reportedly get new features such as Night Hyperlapse, Pro mode for video and Music Share that are available on Galaxy S20.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-fold-android-10-update-rollout-galaxy-new-features-in-april-reports-2201496

Airbnb to Offer Housing to 100,000 Crisis Responders Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Airbnb said Thursday it would provide free or subsidized housing for up to 100,000 relief workers responding to the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/airbnb-to-offer-housing-to-100000-crisis-responders-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-2201494

What India Should Learn From China to Resolve Home Delivery Issues During the Lockdown

India is facing major delivery outages that surfaced even before the Prime Minister announced the nationwide lockdown. It can fix things in place by taking a look at China.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/india-lockdown-home-deliveries-e-commerce-issues-coronavirus-2201481

Spyder on Apple Arcade Is a Family-Friendly Game for Getting Through the Lockdown

If you’re bored during the lockdown and social distancing, the latest release on Apple Arcade promises family-friendly fun as Agent 8, a robotic spider.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/spyder-apple-arcade-free-games-coronavirus-quarantine-2201464

Maska Review: Netflix’s Coming-of-Age Comedy Is a Lazy, Frivolous Joke of a Movie

Our review of Maska, the new Netflix coming-of-age movie of a Parsi boy (Prit Kamani) who has Bollywood ambitions. Manisha Koirala, Shirley Setia also part of Maska cast. Maska release date is March 27 on Netflix. Watch Maska trailer within.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/maska-netflix-movie-review-cast-release-date-2020-trailer-manisha-koirala-shirley-setia-2201249

Huawei Watch GT 2e Smartwatch With Up to 14-Day Battery Life, 100 Workout Modes Launched: All Details

The Huawei Watch GT 2e has a circular dial and it offers a more sporty design than the Huawei Watch GT 2. The battery life is touted to be up to 14 days on a single charge.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/huawei-watch-gt-2e-price-eur-199-launch-features-specifications-battery-life-2201455

US Space Force Launches First Mission Despite Coronavirus

The United States Space Force launched its first national security mission Thursday, sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit even as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes much of the country.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/us-space-force-launches-first-mission-despite-coronavirus-2201441

Namecheap Restricts Coronavirus-Themed Website Registrations

An Internet firm Namecheap is ending the automated registration of website names that include words or phrases related to the COVID-19 pandemic, an attempt to combat coronavirus-related fraud.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/namecheap-restricts-coronavirus-themed-website-registrations-2201427

US Said to Bring New Measures to Block Huawei's Global Chip Supply

Senior officials in the Trump administration agreed to new measures to restrict the global supply of chips to China's Huawei Technologies, sources familiar with the matter said, as the White House ramps up criticism of China over coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/us-said-to-bring-new-measures-to-block-huaweis-global-chip-supply-2201415

How You Can Help Fight COVID-19 With This Global Open Source Tool

With the coronavirus outbreak, Folding@Home comes as a platform that will allow people across the world to play their part in helping scientists speed up their research by lending computing power from their personal computers to researchers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/folding-at-home-crowdsourced-supercomputer-coronavirus-covid-19-research-donate-2201034

COVID-Net AI Tool Can Help in Identifying COVID-19 in Chest X-Rays

COVID-Net was trained using 5,941 chest X-rays of 2,839 patients. All of these patients had different conditions – some had bacterial infections, some had non-COVID infections, while some had COVID-19 infections.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/covid-net-ai-tool-19-coronavirus-test-chest-x-rays-2201028

Houseparty Is the Video Calling App We Need for the Coronavirus Lockdown

The Houseparty app — which offers games in group video calls and is available for download on Android, iOS, macOS, and Chrome — has been around for a while, but it’s seeing a sharp rise during the pandemic lockdown. Why? Because it’s just the kind of thing we need.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/houseparty-app-games-download-apk-android-ios-laptop-locked-room-2201024

First Laptops with Intel Comet Lake-H Processors, Nvidia GeForce Super Mobile GPUs Reportedly Launching on April 2

Mechrevo has shared a post of Weibo that suggests its new Z3 gaming laptops will launch with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 20 Super series mobile GPUs and Intel’s 10th Gen Comet Lake-H CPUs.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/nvidia-rtx-super-mobile-gpu-intel-comet-lake-h-cpu-mechrevo-z3-gaming-laptops-launch-april-2-2201003

Twitter Blocks Account Telling Youth to Hold 'Coronavirus Parties'

Twitter has locked conservative site The Federalist's account for encouraging young, healthy people to organise novel coronavirus "chickenpox parties" under controlled quarantine.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blocks-account-telling-youth-to-hold-coronavirus-parties-2201001

Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6: Price, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 9S and Realme 6 were launched in March. Here's a comparison of their prices, features and specifications. Which phone did better?

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/redmi-note-9s-vs-realme-6-price-specifications-comparison-xiaomi-2200999

Global Smartphone Sales Fell 14 Percent in February as Coronavirus Spread: Counterpoint

Global smartphone sales tumbled 14 Percent in February as the coronavirus spread in China and overseas, Counterpoint Research said on Thursday, a likely harbinger of more declines as outbreaks worsen in many parts of the world.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/global-smartphone-sales-fell-14-percent-in-february-as-coronavirus-spread-counterpoint-2200996

US Cyber-Security Experts See Recent Spike in Chinese Digital Espionage

A US cyber-security firm said Wednesday it has detected a surge in new cyber-spying by a suspected Chinese group dating back to late January, when coronavirus was starting to spread outside China.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/us-cyber-security-experts-see-recent-spike-in-chinese-digital-espionage-2200976

Coronavirus: In Space, at Sea - Tips on Self Isolation From the Pros

With billions of people around the world suddenly adjusting to social distancing measures as part of the battle to slow the spread of COVID-19, some professionals who are used to confinement have some tips.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/features/coronavirus-in-space-at-sea-tips-on-self-isolation-from-the-pros-2200960

Qualcomm Announces New Low-Power Bluetooth SoCs and Audio Technologies for True Wireless Earphones

Qualcomm has announced new chipsets and audio technologies that will power upcoming true wireless earphones, including ways to improve connectivity and active noise cancellation.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/qualcomm-true-wireless-earphones-new-audio-technologies-low-power-bluetooth-socs-2200957

Google Play Movies May Offer Free, Ad-Based Movies and TV Shows Soon

Google could be bringing a free to watch ad-based library of movies and TV shows in its Google Play Movies app in the near future, multiple reports have suggested.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-play-movies-free-ad-based-movies-tv-shows-update-library-apk-teardown-report-2200953

OnePlus 8 Series Full Specifications Leaked, OnePlus 8 Pro Tipped to Sport Two 48-Megapixel Sensors

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, pack up to 12GB RAM, and offer up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-specifications-leak-quad-cameras-two-48-megapixel-sensors-120hz-display-2200937

Google Podcasts for iOS Launched, Web Version Now Supports Subscriptions

Google has launched its Podcasts app on Apple's iOS. The app can be downloaded from the App Store. It's also available in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-podcasts-ios-version-launch-refreshed-look-web-subscriptions-2200933

Wednesday 25 March 2020

Apple Reportedly Planning to Push 5G iPhone Launch By Months

Apple is reportedly planning to delay the launch of its anticipated 5G iPhone models by months. JPMorgan analysts in a new note also mentioned that the launch of the 5G iPhone models could be pushed by one or two months.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/5g-iphone-launch-2020-delay-coronavirus-outbreak-apple-jpmorgan-2200911

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020) LTE With 8.4-Inch Display, 5,000mAh Battery Launched

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A (2020) with an 8.4-inch screen and a 5,000mAh battery. It comes in only one colour option, Mocha.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-2020-price-usd-279-launch-specifications-feature-sale-date-march-27-2200898

Artificial Intelligence May Be Pandemic Lifesaver... One Day

Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems are likely to help the battle in several ways, from tracking the outbreak itself to speeding up drug testing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/artificial-intelligence-may-be-pandemic-lifesaver-one-day-2200896

Oppo Find X2 Lite Render Leaked, Quad Rear Cameras Tipped

At the back, the Oppo Find X2 Lite has a quad camera setup aligned vertically and placed on the top left corner of the back panel.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-find-x2-lite-renders-leaked-waterdrop-notch-quad-rear-cameras-2200889

Zomato, Swiggy Struggle to Serve Customers Amid Lockdown

Zomato and Swiggy have found themselves in no man's land as restaurants, including cloud kitchens, went out of service and delivery boys were turned back by local authorities as the 21-day lockdown came into force.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zomato-swiggy-struggle-to-serve-customers-amid-lockdown-2200886

Realme Smartwatch, Realme 6 Pro Purple Variant to Launch in India Soon: Madhav Sheth

Realme smartwatch’s upcoming launch is hardly a secret, however Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth offered the first glimpse of the wearable in the latest #AskMadhav episode on YouTube.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/realme-smartwatch-first-look-6-pro-purple-colour-option-launch-soon-ceo-madhav-sheth-2200845

Cyber-Security Experts Come Together to Fight Coronavirus-Related Hacking

An international group of nearly 400 volunteers with expertise in cyber-security formed on Wednesday to fight hacking related to the novel coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/cyber-security-experts-come-together-to-fight-coronavirus-related-hacking-2200836

Amazon Pauses Merchant Loan Repayments Amid Coronavirus

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it temporarily would not require sellers in its marketplace to repay loans it had made to them, as merchants confront the prospect of declining sales during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-pauses-merchant-loan-repayments-amid-coronavirus-2200826

Flipkart to Resume Sale of Essential Products Amid Lockdown

Walmart’s Flipkart will resume e-commerce services for essential products after receiving centre and state government assurances on the safety of its delivery staff and a hassle-free supply chain.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/flipkart-grocery-supermart-orders-open-coronavirus-lockdown-2200819

Huawei P40 Series Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Huawei P40 series, which is expected to include the regular Huawei P40 alongside the Huawei P40 Pro and Huawei P40+, is set to launch at an online-only event. The new series is expected to come with Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 990 SoC and include multiple rear cameras.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p40-pro-plus-launch-today-watch-livestream-price-specifications-2200674

Lenovo A7 Surfaces on Google Play Console, Key Specifications Tipped: Report

Lenovo A7 has reportedly been spotted in the Google Play Console. If the listing on Google Play Console is any indication that Lenovo A7 will carry the model number AK47 and come with an HD+ display.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lenovo-a7-google-play-console-listing-specifications-report-2200466

Sonu Nigam’s Online Concert Gets Over 1.6 Million Views in an Hour as Coronavirus Lockdown Widens

Renowned Indian singer Sonu Nigam’s online concert from Dubai raked in over 1.6 million views within an hour and trended on social media.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/sonu-nigam-online-concert-1-6-million-views-janata-curfew-coronavirus-lockdown-2200459

Microsoft Teams for Android, iOS Gets Updated With Live Captions Support

Microsoft Teams for Android and iOS has been updated with the ability to let users turn on live captions during meetings and group calls. The update also allows users to view shared content when they join a meeting via a cellular phone call.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-teams-android-ios-update-live-captions-2200441

Oppo Reno Ace 2 May Launch Next Month, VP Brian Shen Teases

Oppo Reno Ace 2 phone will launch in China, and there’s no word on its availability in India as of now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-ace-2-launch-next-month-teased-vp-brian-shen-2200435

Samsung Announces Galaxy S20 Series Camera Features Will Come to Galaxy S10 Series, Galaxy Note 10 Series

Samsung has announced new camera features for the Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy Note 10 series of smartphones that are present in the Galaxy S20 series of phones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-series-camera-features-galaxy-s10-note-10-software-update-2200408

Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch Postponed Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A phones were slated to launch in India on March 26 i.e. tomorrow, but due to the recently announced countrywide lockdown, the launch has now been postponed indefinitely.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-narzo-10-10a-launch-delay-suspended-india-lockdown-coronavirus-outbreak-madhav-sheth-2200404

iOS 13.4 Released With iCloud Drive Folder Sharing; iPadOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, tvOS 13.4 Debut as Well

Apple has released iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, watchOS 6.2, and tvOS 13.4. The latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates bring iCloud Drive folder sharing support.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/ios-13-4-ipados-macos-10-15-4-icloud-drive-folder-sharing-keyboard-mouse-watchos-6-2-watch-tvos-appl-2200401

Coronavirus: YouTube Sets Videos at SD Quality by Default to Help Save Bandwidth Amid Social Distancing

owned YouTube has now announced that it will set the default quality of videos as Standard Definition (SD), in order to save bandwidth. Earlier, other streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar had taken measures to make sure they don’t stress the network traffic during this period.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/youtube-coronavirus-social-distancing-internet-bandwidth-measures-standard-definition-default-qualit-2200391

Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy A51: What's the Difference?

Samsung Galaxy A31 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 have quad rear cameras and octa-core processor. They also come in similar colour variants.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/samsung-a31-vs-samsung-a51-galaxy-price-specifications-comparison-2200385

Amazon Prime Video Cuts Video Quality in India to Ease Internet Load Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Amazon Prime Video has reduced video quality in India to help ease stress on mobile and broadband networks in the country amid the increased need for Internet services, with more people at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/amazon-india-prime-video-quality-lower-coronavirus-pandemic-internet-load-2200371

iPhone Production in India Suspended Over Coronavirus Lockdown: Report

Foxconn and Wistron, the two contract manufacturers for iPhone models in the country, have shot down their production facilities in India to adhere to the government lockdown.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-make-in-india-production-halt-april-14-lockdown-apple-foxconn-wistron-2200365

Manisha Koirala, the Nepalese Fighter Who Has Seen It All

Speaking to Gadgets 360, Manisha Koirala talks about her struggles with alcoholism, accepting her flaws, her challenging roles in ‘90s Bollywood, Bollywood’s treatment of women, and the different things she’s trying in post-cancer life, including her new Netflix movie, Maska.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/manisha-koirala-flaws-book-nepal-family-films-bollywood-women-netflix-movie-maska-2200361

Coronavirus: Here’s What Amazon, Big Basket, Flipkart, Other E-Retailers Saying About Services During Lockdown

As 21-day lockdown comes into effect, e-commerce platforms have issued statements to give more clarity to their customers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/india-lockdown-flipkart-amazon-india-grofers-big-basket-bazaar-orders-deliveries-coronavirus-2200326

Tuesday 24 March 2020

Facebook's 'Family' of Services See 'Unprecedented' Usage, Revenue Slips Nonetheless

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world's biggest social network depends.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebooks-family-of-services-see-unprecedented-usage-revenue-slips-nonetheless-2200312

Wonder Woman 1984 Release Date Pushed to August Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Warner Bros. has pushed the Wonder Woman 1984 release date by over two months — 10 weeks, to be precise — from June 5 to August 14, amid growing concerns over the ongoing pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/wonder-woman-1984-release-date-new-coronavirus-delay-gal-gadot-patty-jenkins-2200306

Vivo iQoo Neo 3 With Snapdragon 865 SoC to Launch Soon, Company Teases

iQoo official account on Weibo has shared a post teasing that the upcoming phone will be called the iQoo Neo 3. As mentioned, the company has confirmed that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-iqoo-neo-3-snapdragon-865-soc-launch-soon-company-teaser-2200298

OnePlus Pay NFC-Based Mobile Payments and Digital Wallet Service Launched

OnePlus has launched its own mobile payments and digital wallet service called OnePlus Pay, but it is limited to China as of now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/oneplus-pay-launch-nfc-based-mobile-payments-digital-wallet-service-china-2200276

Israeli Defence Ministry Launches Voice-Test Study to Help Detect COVID-19 Symptoms

An analysis of coronavirus patients' voices could yield a "vocal fingerprint" to help detect COVID-19 symptoms in others and prioritise testing and treatment, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/israel-covid-19-voice-test-coronavirus-symptoms-defence-ministry-2200267

OnePlus Brings Back 'The Lab' Programme Ahead of OnePlus 8 Series Launch

OnePlus has announced that it will bring back ‘The Lab’ program for the OnePlus 8-series smartphones. The OnePlus 8 series, reportedly launching on April 15, is expected to have three phones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-series-the-lab-programme-expected-launch-april-15-2200261

Oppo, Realme, Vivo Shut Down Manufacturing Plants Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Oppo, Vivo, and Realme have shut their factories pending further notice from the state government of Uttar Pradesh. These plants are located in Greater Noida, a suburban city in Uttar Pradesh which is one of the last few states to announce a complete lockdown.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-realme-vivo-shut-down-manufacturing-plants-amid-coronavirus-lockdowns-2200256

Online Gaming Booms as Coronavirus Lockdowns Keep Millions at Home

Internet providers have scrambled to shore up their networks in the face of surging demand. Gaming traffic on Verizon's network shot up an "unprecedented" 75 percent in the space of a week, the US telco said recently.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/online-gaming-in-coronavirus-lockdowns-2200246

Flipkart Suspends Services as India Enters 21-Day Coronavirus Lockdown

Flipkart has temporarily suspended its operations as India enters a complete lockdown for 21 days. The announcement from Walmart-owned e-retailer comes after Amazon halted orders for non-essential products.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/flipkart-services-suspended-india-coronavirus-lockdown-walmart-2200237

Online Tutors Boosting Incomes as Demand Surges Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns

Online platforms like 51Talk of China Online Education Group and RareJob Philippines, and a host of smaller local Philippine outfits, have seen demand and usage soar since February, bucking the devastating effect on the world's economies from coronavirus, which has infected more than 337,500 people and killed more than 14,500.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/coronavirus-lockdown-online-tutors-income-demand-increase-2200217

Apple's Find My App to Get AR Mode, New Notification Alerts, and More in iOS 14: Report

Apple’s Find My app for iOS 14 is expected to come with several improvements like an augmented reality mode and new notification alerts.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-find-my-ios-14-ar-mode-new-notification-alerts-2199809

Coronavirus: Uber India Suspends Cab Services in Several Cities

Uber on Monday said it was suspending taxi services in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru apart from several other cities in the country due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/coronavirus-uber-india-suspends-cab-services-in-several-cities-2199807

Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition With Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition budget flagship phones have finally gone official packing quad rear cameras and a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-zoom-edition-price-cny-2999-3799-launch-specifications-march-27-release-date-2199793

Coronavirus: Disney+ to Arrive in Europe on Tuesday With Reduced Streaming Quality

Disney's video-on-demand streaming service Disney+ will arrive in Europe on Tuesday in temporarily degraded video quality.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/coronavirus-disney-plus-to-arrive-in-europe-on-tuesday-with-reduced-streaming-quality-2199792

Amazon Teams Up With Bill Gates-Backed Group to Deliver Coronavirus Test Kits

Amazon.com is teaming up with a research program funded by Bill Gates to pick up and deliver coronavirus test kits in Seattle, the e-commerce giant said on Monday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-teams-up-with-bill-gates-backed-group-to-deliver-coronavirus-test-kits-2199773

Honor 9A Price, Specifications Tipped by Chinese Telecom Operator Ahead of Launch

A listing on China Telecom’s website, one of China’s leading telecom operators, has indicated the full specifications as well as the price of the Honor 9A.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-9a-price-price-china-telecom-march-30-expected-launch-2199772

Amazon Prime Video Gives Free Access to Kids’ Content to Help Parents Working From Home

With most kids at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Amazon Prime Video has decided to offer more than 60 children’s TV shows, movies, and nursery rhymes for free in India and around the world.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/amazon-prime-video-india-free-kids-childrens-tv-shows-movies-rhymes-coronavirus-2199765

Coronavirus: E-Commerce Firms Face Disruption as India Locks Down

E-commerce and online groceries faced disruption to their warehouse and delivery operations in India on Monday as dozens of cities including New Delhi went into a lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, industry executives said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/coronavirus-e-commerce-firms-face-disruption-as-india-locks-down-2199760

OnePlus Has a Forced Dark Mode Option in the Works for Apps With a Native Option: Report

The latest OnePlus OxygenOS Open Beta 11 that was released for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro appears to include the new option to force dark mode on certain apps.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-forced-dark-mode-option-oxygenos-apps-2199755

OnePlus Has a Forced Dark Mode Option in the Works for Apps With a Native Option: Report

The latest OnePlus OxygenOS Open Beta 11 that was released for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro appears to include the new option to force dark mode on certain apps.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-forced-dark-mode-option-oxygenos-apps-2199755

WhatsApp Testing Search Messages on Web Feature to Curb Spread of Fake Messages Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

WhatsApp is testing the ability to search messages on the Web directly from the app, to ascertain their authenticity, and essentially call out fake messages.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-search-messages-on-web-feature-to-curb-fake-messages-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak-2199726

Monday 23 March 2020

Netflix Lowers Video Quality in India to Reduce Network Stress Amid Pandemic

Netflix has decided to lower video quality in India for the next 30 days, to reduce traffic by 25 percent on mobile and broadband networks amid the increased need for Internet services, with more people at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-india-lower-video-quality-coronavirus-pandemic-internet-load-2199709

Vivo V19 Launch in India: Price, Specifications, and Everything We Know So Far

Vivo V19’s launch in India was delayed due to the coronavirus situation, but it is now ready for prime time. Here’s everything we know about the phone so far.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-v19-launch-in-india-everything-we-know-2199690

Redmi Note 9S vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: What's the Difference?

Redmi Note 9S is the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro which was released alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Both the Redmi Note 9S and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max have impressive specifications for the price.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/redmi-note-9s-vs-redmi-note-9-pro-max-price-specifications-xiaomi-comparison-2199671

How Game of Thrones Creators Ended Up Inside Westworld

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss made a cameo appearance on Westworld season 3 episode 2. Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy tell us how that happened.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/westworld-season-3-episode-2-game-of-thrones-creators-cameo-2199673

LG G9 ThinQ Tipped to Pack Snapdragon 765G SoC, 4000mAh Battery

LG G9 ThinQ is rumoured to be an upcoming mid-range smartphone from the South Korean tech giant, a report has indicated.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-g9-thinq-snapdragon-765g-soc-4000mah-battery-tipped-reports-2199672

Vivo S6 5G Specifications Tipped By TENAA Listings Ahead of March 31 Launch

Vivo S6 5G has purportedly surfaced on Chinese certification site TENAA with model numbers V1962A and V1962BA. The listings of the phone suggest its key specifications and design ahead of the March 31 launch.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-s6-5g-specifications-images-tenaa-v1962a-v1962ba-march-31-launch-date-2199646

Samsung Galaxy M51 With Hole-Punch Display, Triple Rear Cameras Leaked in Renders

The Samsung Galaxy M51 renders suggest that the phone comes with a flat display with no curved edges on the side. The back panel has a matte blue finish, and there’s a rear fingerprint scanner as well.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-m51-renders-specifications-leaked-triple-rear-cameras-hole-punch-display-2199628

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max First Sale Postponed Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns: All You Need to Know

Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain tweeted that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sale has been postponed to a later date. He didn’t reveal the exact date on which the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale, but said that the first sale has been postponed due to state lockdowns.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-pro-max-sale-delay-postponed-coronavirus-outbreak-state-lockdowns-2199595

Coronavirus Pandemic Boosts Number of Active Users on Twitter, Ad Sales Hit

Twitter pulled its first-quarter revenue outlook and forecast an operating loss on Monday as the coronavirus outbreak crimped ad sales, but said the pandemic boosted the number of active users on the microblogging platform.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/coronavirus-pandemic-boosts-number-of-active-users-on-twitter-ad-sales-hit-2199576

Coronavirus Cyber-Attacks: Elite Hackers Target WHO

Elite hackers tried to break into the World Health Organization earlier this month, sources told Reuters, part of what a senior agency official said was a more than two-fold increase in cyber-attacks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/coronavirus-cyber-attacks-who-hack-attempts-2199570

Redmi K30 Pro, RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition Refresh Launching Today: How to Watch Live Stream, More

Recent teasers suggest that the Redmi K30 Pro will come with an HDR10+ display with a Super AMOLED panel. The phone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with UFS 3.1 storage for faster file transfer.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-zoom-edition-launch-today-price-specifications-how-to-watch-live-stream-redmibook-2199220

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Sale Today at 12 Noon: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the latest budget smartphone from the Xiaomi sub-brand is set to go on sale in India today at 12PM noon. The phone is available on Xiaomi India's official website and Amazon.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-pro-max-sale-today-price-in-india-14999-offers-specifications-2199197

Coronavirus: Should Hotstar, Netflix, Others Lower Video Quality for Everyone Right Now?

The EU asked Netflix and other content services not to stream in high-definition to preserve bandwidth, and they have agreed. But was this really necessary?

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/coronavirus-should-hotstar-netflix-others-lower-video-quality-for-everyone-right-now-2199216

Delhi Lockdown: Uber Rides Suspended, Ola Curtails Services

Uber on Monday temporarily suspended all ride services in the city amid lockdown in the view of novel coronavirus while Ola Cabs has curtailed its services.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/delhi-lockdown-uber-rides-suspended-ola-curtails-services-2199187

Coronavirus Outbreak: Elon Musk Says SpaceX, Tesla Are 'Working On' Ventilators

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX employees are "working on ventilators" even though he does not believe they will be needed.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/coronavirus-outbreak-elon-musk-says-spacex-tesla-are-working-on-ventilators-2199172

Facebook to Cut Video Streaming Quality in Virus-Hit Europe

Facebook will downgrade video streaming quality on its platform and on Instagram in Europe, the latest US tech giant to respond to an EU call to stave off internet gridlock as thousands work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-to-cut-video-streaming-quality-in-virus-hit-europe-2199167

Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

A new leak from tipster Ishan Agarwal hints at the possible specifications on the upcoming Huawei P40 and the Huawei P40 Pro. Agarwal has shared the specifications on his twitter, along with a few renders of the two Huawei flagships.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p40-pro-specifications-leak-renders-tipped-2199163

Fitbit Charge 4 Leaked Images Show Black and Rosewood Colour Options, Design Similar to Charge 3

Fitbit Charge 4 images have been shared by 9to5Google and they show a similar looking design the last generation Fitibit Charge 3.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/fitbit-charge-4-image-leak-design-3-bluetooth-nfc-fcc-listing-2199136

Coronavirus: MTNL Offers Double Data on All Broadband Plans Amid Delhi, Mumbai Lockdown

MTNL operates in Mumbai and Delhi circles, and customers in both the circles can enjoy the double data on all broadband plans moving forward. This MTNL broadband double data offer will be live for a month.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/delhi-mumbai-lockdown-coronavirus-impact-mtnl-double-data-broadband-landline-mobile-plans-2199128

Kanan Gill’s Netflix Stand-Up Special, ‘Yours Sincerely’, Gets April Release Date

Kanan Gill’s Netflix stand-up comedy special — Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill — has been handed an April 24, 2020 release date. This will be Gill’s first hour-long special on Netflix, and his second after Kanan Gill: Keep It Real on Amazon Prime Video in 2017.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/kanan-gill-netflix-yours-sincerely-release-date-april-stand-up-comedy-special-2199118

Coronavirus: As Schools Switch to Online Education in India, Who Gets Left Behind?

Many schools across India have embraced remote learning models to let their students stay connected with their studies despite the ongoing panic and fear of the coronavirus outbreak. But there are still several students who don’t have access to Internet-driven virtual classrooms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/coronavirus-outbreak-india-online-education-remote-learning-classes-model-2199111

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G TENAA Listing Tips 64-Megapixel Camera, 4,370mAh Battery With Fast Charging Support

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G has received the mandatory TENAA certification in China, indicating the presence of a 64-megapixel camera and more hardware details.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-a71-5g-galaxy-specifications-tenaa-64-megapixel-4370mah-battery-2199101

Sunday 22 March 2020

Call of Duty: Warzone Limited Time Mode With "More Money, More Legendary Crates, More Killstreak Drops" Leaked

Call of Duty: Warzone might be getting a high action limited time mode that will add to the battle royale experience.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/call-of-duty-warzone-limited-time-mode-leak-coming-soon-activision-2199095

Coronavirus: Amazon to Temporarily Stop Shipping Non-Essential Products in Italy, France

Amazon.com will stop shipping non-essential products to consumers in Italy and France, the company said on Saturday, representing an escalation in the e-commerce giant's response in regions hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/coronavirus-amazon-to-temporarily-stop-shipping-non-essential-products-in-italy-france-2199084

Oppo PDAM10 Spotted on TENAA with Quad Camera Setup, 4,880mAh Battery

A new Oppo smartphone has been found listed on Chinese certification authority TENAA's website as the Oppo PDAM10. Speculated to be a mid-range Oppo phone from the company’s A-series of smartphones, the Oppo PDAM10 could also be a successor to the company’s Oppo A91 smartphone.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-pdam10-tenaa-listing-specifications-leak-2199083

Honor Play 9A Specifications and Alleged Renders Leaked, Dual Rear Camera Setup Tipped

Honor Play 9A is said to come with dual rear camera setup and a waterdrop notch display. The phone's alleged model numbers were spotted on the Chinese TENAA certification website. Here's a look into the alleged specification and price of the smartphone by Huawei's Honor brand.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-play-9a-specifications-renders-leak-tenaa-price-report-2199081

Amazon Raises Overtime Pay for Warehouse Workers in the US as Demand Rises Due to Coronavirus

Amazon.com said on Saturday it is raising overtime pay for associates working in its US warehouses as the world's largest online retailer tries to meet the rapidly growing demand for online shopping from consumers stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-raises-overtime-pay-for-warehouse-workers-in-the-us-as-demand-rises-due-to-coronavirus-2199071

Hotstar, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube Asked to Stream in SD to Ease Internet Burden Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has written to over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms to ensure smooth video streaming across the country as people are staying indoors and taking to work-from-home amid the coronavirus crisis.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/hotstar-netflix-prime-video-youtube-asked-to-stream-in-sd-to-ease-internet-burden-amid-coronavirus-o-2199059

The Mandalorian Season 2 Casts Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano: Reports

The Mandalorian season 2 has reportedly cast Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, the Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker who has previously appeared in the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/the-mandalorian-season-2-rosario-dawson-ahsoka-tano-cast-guest-star-wars-series-2199058

Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, Refreshed RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition, Mi Purifier F1 Tipped to Launch on March 24

The Redmi K30 Pro is reported to come in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. Meanwhile, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition will come in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage option.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-zoom-edition-redmibook-14-ryzen-mi-purifier-f1-xiaomi-launch-tipped-2199057

Redmi Note 9S Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Event Time, Expected Price, Specifications

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 9S today. But the phone’s price has already been tipped by an online listing and it has also been spotted on Geekbench.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9s-launch-today-live-stream-price-specifications-leak-2199053

Moto G8 Power Lite Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Moto G8 Power Lite pricing, availability, and specifications have been allegedly leaked and most of these are in line with the previous leaks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-g8-power-lite-price-eur-189-99-leak-sale-april-specifications-2199027

Vivo V19 India Launch Reportedly Pushed to April 3

Vivo recently tweeted that it will be launching its V19 smartphone in India on March 26, but now a new report claims the launch has been postponed and the smartphone will now arrive in the country on April 3.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-v19-india-launch-reportedly-pushed-to-april-3-2199034

Cabinet Approves Rs. 48,000 Crores Plan to Boost Electronics Manufacturing

Cabinet has approved a Rs. 48,000 crores ($6.37 billion) plan to boost electronics manufacturing and woo large investment to a country which has become the world's second-biggest mobile phone manufacturer.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/india-rs-48000-crores-plan-boost-electronics-manufacturing-2199010

Samsung Galaxy M21 Goes on Sale in India Today: Check Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

As per the listing on Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy M21 will be available for purchase in the country starting 12pm (noon) IST. There is a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option that is priced at Rs. 15,499.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m21-first-sale-india-rs-13499-amazon-retail-store-galaxy-2198132

Saturday 21 March 2020

Redmi K30 Pro Launching on March 24: Everything We Know So Far

Redmi K30 Pro launch is taking place on March 24. But before the official debut, you can read everything we seem to know about Redmi K30 Pro price and specifications.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-price-specifications-launch-date-march-24-features-xiaomi-2198549

Realme Narzo 10, Realme Narzo 10A Launching on March 26: Here’s Everything We Think We Know So Far

Realme has been constantly launching new smartphones every few weeks and it is now getting ready to introduce the Narzo series next week. Here’s all we think we know about Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-nazro-10-10a-launch-date-price-in-india-specifications-rumours-leaks-2198531

Home Internet Suddenly Slow? Try These Steps Before Upgrading

With so much of the US and global workforce — and their families — now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that home Internet is showing the strain.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/internet-is-slow-why-how-to-fix-upgrade-steps-2198545

Coronavirus: India Tells Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Other Social Media Firms to Curb Misinformation

Witnessing a huge surge in fake news and misinformation related to new coronavirus (COVID-19) on social media platforms in India, the government has issued an advisory to them, saying it is pertinent on their part to control spread of misinformation on their platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/coronavirus-india-tells-facebook-tiktok-twitter-other-social-media-firms-to-curb-misinformation-2198559

Realme Narzo 10 Teased to Debut With 48-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup

Realme Narzo 10 is teased to come with a quad rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth released a teaser image through his Twitter account on Saturday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-narzo-10-camera-details-48-megapixel-quad-teaser-march-26-india-launch-2198553

Google’s Coronavirus Website Launched in the US, Will Expand to More Countries ‘In the Coming Days’

Google said on Saturday it launched a United States-focused website with information about coronavirus guidance and testing, as the country works on slowing the spread of the highly contagious virus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-coronavirus-website-launch-us-expand-to-more-countries-2198540

Google’s Coronavirus Website Launched in the US, Will Expand to More Countries ‘In the Coming Days’

Google said on Saturday it launched a United States-focused website with information about coronavirus guidance and testing, as the country works on slowing the spread of the highly contagious virus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-coronavirus-website-launch-us-expand-to-more-countries-2198540

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ Get Limited-Period Cashback Offer, Exchange Discount in India

Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ have received a limited-period cashback offer in India under which customers will get a cashback of Rs. 6,000 on purchases made through HDFC Bank cards.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-s20-plus-rs-6000-cashback-offer-galaxy-exchange-price-in-india-rs-66999-2198486

Call of Duty: Warzone Crosses 30 Million Players in 10 Days

Call of Duty: Warzone has hit 30 million players milestone within 10 days of the game's release across various platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/call-of-duty-warzone-crosses-30-million-players-in-10-days-2198481

Coronavirus: Ola, Uber Suspend Shared Ride Services in India

Ola and Uber have suspended their shared ride services in India amidst the coronavirus outbreak that’s causing COVID-19 to the masses. Ola Share and Uber Pool services were aimed to offer affordable cab riding experiences.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/ola-share-uber-pool-ride-options-suspend-india-coronavirus-covid-19-2198426

Dolby Vision: What Is It, and How Does It Make Your Movies and TV Shows Better?

Dolby Vision has been available on televisions for some time now, but a growing list of foreign and Indian content on streaming platforms is now making the standard even more relevant.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/features/dolby-vision-4k-hdr-india-netflix-apple-tv-streaming-yeh-ballet-guilty-2197862

Realme Narzo 10 Price in India and Specifications Tipped, Alleged Live Image Surfaces Online

Realme Narzo 10 is launching in India next week. But ahead of its official debut, the new Realme smartphone has reportedly been spotted in a retail store.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-narzo-10-price-in-india-specifications-leak-antutu-retail-store-rumour-2198392

Google I/O 2020 Is Fully Cancelled as Virtual Event Also Called Off

Google has announced to completely cancel its flagship "I/O 2020" conference, saying the digital-only event has also been put off.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-i-o-2020-is-fully-cancelled-as-virtual-event-also-called-off-2198386

Friday 20 March 2020

Researchers Create AI-Powered Device That Detects Cough, Can Predict Pandemic in Making

A team of US researchers has invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning called 'FluSense' that can detect coughing and crowd size in real time, analyse the data to directly monitor flu-like illnesses and influenza trends and predict the next pandemic in the making.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/coronavirus-covid-19-flusense-university-of-massachusetts-amherst-2198341

COVID-19: YouTube to Promote 'Authoritative' Coronavirus Content on Homepage

YouTube has unveiled a fresh effort to stem the spread of coronavirus misinformation with a "news shelf" on its homepage promoting "authoritative content."

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/covid-19-youtube-to-promote-authoritative-coronavirus-content-on-homepage-2198323

Netflix Picks Up 'The Lovebirds' as Movie Theatres Face Uncertainty

With movie theatres closing down around the world due to coronavirus, Paramount's "The Lovebirds" will skip the big screen and go straight to Netflix, in a landmark move for Hollywood.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/the-lovebirds-netflix-release-paramount-no-theatres-2198316

Global Smartphone Shipments Plunge Due to Coronavirus: Strategy Analytics

Smartphone shipments took an historic plunge last month as the novel coronavirus disrupted supply and demand, industry tracker Strategy Analytics said on Friday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/global-smartphone-shipments-plunge-due-to-coronavirus-strategy-analytics-2198306

Coronavirus: Amazon, Flipkart in War Mode as Demand Swells in India

With malls, shops, commercial establishments and retail stores being shut amid growing new coronavirus scare in India, leading e-retailers like Amazon and Flipkart have announced drastic measures to keep the orders moving albeit slowly as panic buying continues.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/coronavirus-amazon-flipkart-in-war-mode-as-demand-swells-in-india-2198302

Oppo Enco M31 Wireless Neckband Earphones Announced, to Go on Sale on March 30

After the launch of the Enco Free and Enco W31, Oppo has now announced that the Enco M31 wireless neckband earphones will go on sale on March 30.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/oppo-enco-m31-wireless-neckband-earphones-announced-india-march-30-2197937

Xbox Series X Will Not Have an Optical Audio Port, Microsoft Confirms

While Microsoft was announcing the details of the Xbox Series X, a Twitter used spotted what looked like an authentic S/PDIF optical audio port, right above the expandable storage port on the Xbox Series X. Now, a new report, quoting officials from Microsoft itself, has confirmed that the new Xbox will not have the S/PDIF audio port.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/xbox-series-x-won-t-have-optical-audio-port-microsoft-confirms-2197933

Oppo Reno Ace2 Live Image Leaks, Shows Circular Camera Module With Quad Camera Setup, USB Type-C Port

Oppo Reno Ace2 was allegedly spotted in a leaked image posted on Weibo. It shows a quad camera setup on the back with dual speaker grills on the bottom.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-ace2-leaked-image-circular-camera-module-quad-camera-setup-usb-type-c-port-speaker-grill-2197921

Vivo S6 5G Launch Date Set for March 31, Company Confirms

Vivo S6 5G will be announced on March 31 as revealed by the company through its Weibo page.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-s6-5g-march-31-dual-mode-5g-chinese-actor-liu-haoran-conference-2197918

Redmi K30 Pro Teasers Reveal Dual OIS and HDR10+ Display, Pricing Tipped by Online Listing

Redmi K30 Pro’s camera setup will support dual OIS technology for stabilisation and will feature an HDR10+ display.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k30-pro-dual-ois-hdr10-price-tip-online-listing-teasers-2197909

Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Which Is the Best New Smartphone Under Rs. 15,000?

Realme and Xiaomi are battling it out once again, this time for the top spot in the sub-Rs. 15,000 phone segment. We compare the new Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 to see which of these two budget powerhouses you should buy.

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iOS 14 Code Suggests Apple Store Integration in Maps, CarPlay Improvements

Apple Maps will reportedly integrate a functionality wherein it will show whether Apple retail stores offer trade-in for credit or not. Specific services are available at few Apple Authorised Service Providers (AASP) only, and the company will look to separate these stores with a verification badge on Apple Maps.

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Realme Narzo 10, Realme Narzo 10A Phones Set to Launch on March 26 in India, Specifications Teased

The company is slated to launch the Realme Narzo 10, and Realme Narzo 10A phones at 12.30pm IST on March 26 in India. Realme’s updated promotional page also confirms that the two phones will sport a 6.5-inch large display with 89.8 percent screen-to-body ratio and a waterdrop-style notch to house the front camera setup.

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Disney+ India Launch Date Pulled, Hotstar Says, as Coronavirus Pandemic Pushes 2020 IPL

Coronavirus has felled Disney+ Hotstar. It won’t launch on March 29 in India. This was expected, given BCCI's decision last Friday to postpone the start of the 2020 Indian Premier League season until mid-April in the wake of growing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Amazon Prime Video Introduces Profiles Like Netflix — Finally

After years of lagging behind Netflix, Amazon Prime Video has finally introduced profiles. That means you and your family members can finally have your own separate recommendations, watch history, season progress, and watch list. Prime Video subscribers can create up to six profiles, up from Netflix’s five.

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Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2 Get James Bond 007-Branded Special Edition Kevlar Case

Apart from the three new Nokia phones, the company also announced its plans to expand to Brazil and its partnership with the famous Hollywood franchised, James Bond, for the 25th James Bond movie, 'No Time to Die.' The company, in order to mark its partnership with the James Bond movie, also launched a James Bond 007 special edition case for the No...

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