Amazon Warns Coronavirus Expenses Could Make It Post First Quarterly Loss in Five Years

Amazon.com on Thursday said it could post its first quarterly loss in five years even as revenue surges because it is spending at least $4 billion in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including plans to test its workforce for COVID-19.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-q1-2020-earnings-report-coronavirus-expensives-2221492

Wonder Woman Spin-Off to Come Before Wonder Woman 3, Patty Jenkins Hints

Patty Jenkins has revealed more of her thoughts on a Wonder Woman spin-off centred on the Amazons of Themyscira — that’s the race of warrior women to whom Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) belongs — and how it fits with Wonder Woman 3.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/wonder-woman-3-movie-spin-off-amazons-patty-jenkins-full-arc-produce-direct-2221483

Jio Unveils JioMeet Video Conferencing Platform to take on Zoom, Google Meet

Jio parent Reliance Industries Limited revealed its plans to launch the JioMeet platform while announcing its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday evening.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jiomeet-launch-jio-video-conferencing-app-zoom-google-competitor-reliance-2221479

Musk's SpaceX, Bezos' Blue Origin Land Contracts to Build NASA's Astronaut Moon Lander

NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the space agency's moon-to-Mars campaign.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/nasa-artemis-manned-moon-lander-contract-spacex-blue-origin-dynetics-2221476

Apple Sees iPhone Revenues Fall in Q1, as Services and Wearables Help It Grow

Apple on Thursday reported profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-fy-2020-q2-earnings-report-iphone-watch-mac-app-store-coronavirus-2221457

Lyft to Lay Off 982 Workers, Cut Salaries Due to Virus Outbreak

The job cuts are part of a restructuring plan to reduce expenses "in light of the ongoing economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the company's business," Lyft said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/lyft-to-lay-off-982-workers-cut-salaries-due-to-virus-outbreak-2220955

Amazon's Foreign Websites Named in US Piracy and Counterfeiting Report

Over the years, the list has included China's largest e-commerce platform, Taobao.com, which is owned and operated by Alibaba, as well as websites operated out of Indonesia, Poland, the Czech Republic, and other countries.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazons-foreign-websites-named-in-us-piracy-and-counterfeiting-report-2220948

Samsung Galaxy M01 Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console, Key Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy M01 is tipped to be powered by the 2GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core chipset ( 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 and 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53) paired with 3GB of RAM. There is a Adreno 505 GPU integrated inside with a clock speed of 560MHz.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-m01-specifications-google-play-console-listing-report-2221004

Apple, Google to Release Early Versions of Contact Tracing Tool to Developers

The two Silicon Valley companies, whose operating systems power 99 percent of the world's smartphones, had said earlier this month that they would work together to create contact tracing technology to slow the virus spread.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/coronavirus-apple-google-to-release-early-versions-of-contact-tracing-tool-to-developers-2220924

Government Developing a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Solution for Feature Phones: IT Minister R S Prasad

Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has revealed that the Indian government is working on a COVID-19 contact tracing solution for feature phones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/indian-government-contact-tracing-coronavirus-feature-phones-r-s-prasad-2220978

Nokia 9 PureView Finally Receiving Android 10 Update in India, Brings April Security Patch

Nokia 9 PureView update is about 839MB and brings along the April 2020 Android security patch. The version number of the latest Android 10 update is V5.13D.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-9-pureview-android-10-update-rollout-begins-india-2220964

Apple to Make It Easier to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Face Mask

Apple is found to have a new feature in the pipeline that will make it easier to unlock your Face ID-supporting iPhone even while wearing a face mask.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/ios-13-5-developer-beta-iphone-face-id-update-mask-recognition-apple-2220949

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Closer to Release, Spotted Again in Latest Beta Version: Report

WhatsApp has a massive userbase across the globe and its parent company Facebook has been trying to make it even more feature rich and easy to use. The company has been reportedly testing a multi-device feature that will allow users to have the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-device-feature-support-sighting-launch-beta-version-2-20-143-report-2220945

Facebook Hits Record 3 Billion Monthly Users Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Facebook is witnessing a massive surge in its userbase owning to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown placed in several countries. The company today announced that for the first time, more than 3 billion people were actively using the company's platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger each month.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-3-billion-monthly-users-record-coronavirus-pandemic-2220943

Transformers Animated Prequel Movie Hires Toy Story 4 Director Josh Cooley: Report

The animated Transformers movie is still happening. Paramount Pictures and Transformers owner Hasbro’s studio eOne have reportedly signed on Oscar-winning Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley. It will serve as an origin story and focus on the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/transformers-movie-animated-prequel-director-josh-cooley-toy-story-4-paramount-2220921

Nintendo Seen Extending Profit Streak as Housebound Consumers Switch On

Nintendo is expected to extend its decade-high earnings streak when it reports fourth-quarter results next week, powered by the hit Switch console which is expanding its reach among locked-down consumers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/nintendo-seen-extending-profit-streak-as-housebound-consumers-switch-on-2220907

Oyo Said to Offload More Loss-Making Hotels Amid Pandemic

India's Oyo Hotels and Homes, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to offload more properties around the world, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the coronavirus pandemic prompts it to speed up a retreat from a rapid global expansion.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/oyo-said-to-offload-more-loss-making-hotels-amid-pandemic-2220880

TikTok Tops 2 Billion Downloads, India Accounts for Over 600 Million: Sensor Tower

TikTok, a popular short-video app, has achieved 2 billion downloads via Google Play Store and App Store. According to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the first quarter of 2020 has been the best so far for TikTok, as it managed to accumulate 315 million installs.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tiktok-downloads-2-billion-growth-india-611-million-installs-sensor-tower-2220873

Indian DC Fans on Streaming Left in the Dark as Hooq Shuts Down

The Arrowverse is (partly) gone. Well, sort of. The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow are not available on streaming in India anymore — they were on both Hooq and Disney+ Hotstar, thanks to a tie-up between the two — as Hooq has shut down.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/the-flash-supergirl-legends-of-tomorrow-hooq-shut-down-hotstar-gone-india-watch-online-2220871

Mi Note 10 Lite Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Today’s Launch

Mi Note 10 Lite alleged price and specifications have reportedly leaked ahead of the smartphone's launch today. According to a report, the Mi Note 10 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-note-10-price-rub-24495-specifications-leaked-today-launch-xiaomi-2220867

LG Premier Pro Specifications Leaked in Google Play Console Listing, User Manual

LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) specifications have been leaked via Google Play Console listing and the phone’s user manual has also been spotted. The latest revelations show that the upcoming LG phone will be an entry-level offering. The listing means that LG Velvet is not the only smartphone that the company is planning to launch. Both Premier Pr...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-premier-pro-specifications-leak-google-play-console-listing-user-manual-2220861

Redmi Note 9 Specifications Tipped, Renders Surface Online Ahead of Today’s Launch

Redmi Note 9 purported specifications and renders have surfaced online just hours before the official launch where the new phone is speculated to debut.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-specifications-renders-leak-official-launch-2220856

Honor 9C, Honor 9A, Honor 9S With Octa-Core Processors, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor has launched three new smartphones, the Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S which will go on sale in Russia starting May 4.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-9c-9a-9s-price-rub-12990-10990-6990-launch-specifications-may-4-release-date-2220848

Tesla Shows Surprise Profit as Musk Urges End to Virus Lock-Down

Tesla reported a surprise first quarter profit Wednesday on higher car production and deliveries as its chief called for an end to "fascist" coronavirus restrictions on people's movements due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-q1-2020-earnings-report-surprise-profit-elon-musk-lockdown-comments-2220838

Twitter Opens Up Data of COVID-19 Tweets for Researchers to Study

Twitter will grant researchers and software developers access to a real-time data stream of tens of millions of daily public tweets about COVID-19, which they can use to study the spread of the disease or track misinformation, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-opens-up-data-of-covid-19-tweets-for-researchers-to-study-2220829

Microsoft Reports Boost in Teams, Xbox Usage in Q1 Thanks Remote Work and Lockdowns

Microsoft on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and playing from home because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-q1-2020-earnings-report-teams-xbox-cloud-boost-2220814

Facebook Reports 'Signs of Stability' in Ad Spending After Coronavirus Drop

Facebook beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday and said it has seen "signs of stability" for sales in April after a plunge in March, in yet another signal that tech giants may weather the coronavirus-induced economic collapse better than other sectors.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-q1-2020-earnings-report-ad-spending-2-6-billion-monthly-active-users-2220787

Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Specifications, More

Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past, and the Mi Note 10 Lite was recently spotted on US FCC as well.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-mi-10-lite-launch-today-live-stream-expected-price-specifications-features-2220520

Sophisticated Android Spyware Attack Found Targeting Users in India: Kaspersky

Research firm Kaspersky has discovered a new spy campaign that has been stealing data off of hundreds of users for the last five years. Dubbed as PhantomLance, this campaign has been active since 2015, and may have been started by hacker group OceanLotus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/phantomlance-spy-campaign-discovered-kaspersky-google-removes-malicious-apps-india-2220341

How to Remove Password From PDF on Google Chrome, Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac

Are you tired of entering the PDF password every time you want to open the file? Here’s how to remove password from PDF files.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/how-to/features/how-to-remove-password-from-pdf-file-online-in-mobile-mac-iphone-windows-10-android-adobe-reader-2219437

Flipkart Ties Up With Meru to Deliver Daily Essentials, Groceries During Lockdown

Flipkart has partnered with Meru to deliver daily essentials and groceries to consumers during the ongoing national lockdown in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/flipkart-meru-grocery-delivery-india-coronavirus-lockdown-partnership-essentials-2220318

Google Makes Sharing Drive, Docs, Sheets Files Easier With Redesign

Google has released a new update for its Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms apps on the Web to make sharing files easier “with specific people without expanding access beyond what’s needed.” The redesign of the sharing interface brings separate dialogue boxes for sharing a file with friends and co-workers, and for copying the link.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-drive-docs-sheets-slides-forms-file-sharing-redesigned-user-interface-2220288

Google Wants to Help You Avoid COVID-19 Related Online Scams

Google has launched a dedicated webpage on its Google Safety website focused on the topic. The webpage lists all best practices and offers tips to avoid COVID-19 related scams.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-safety-covid-19-online-scams-risks-tips-security-measures-best-practices-2220268

Huami Amazfit X Smartwatch With Curved AMOLED Display Launched

Huami has launched the Amazfit X fitness band that comes with a curved AMOLED display and a 5ATM water resistance rating.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/huami-amazfit-x-price-149-launch-specifications-feature-2220255

WhatsApp Gets Facebook Messenger Rooms Integration in Latest Beta Version, Feature Not Functional Yet: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing the Facebook Messenger Rooms integration on the beta version of its app for Android. The development was spotted in the version 2.20.139 beta for Android.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-facebook-messenger-rooms-integration-testing-beta-report-2220248

D2h to Launch a Combo Offer to Bundle HD RF Set-Top Box, Magic Stick, Site Listing Tips

D2h seems to be all set to launch an HD RF Set-Top Box with Magic stick combo offer. While the direct-to-home (DTH) provider is yet to make an official announcement, the new combo offer has been revealed through an official listing on the D2h site.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/d2h-hd-rf-set-top-box-magic-stick-combo-offer-india-price-rs-1599-features-2220247

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Now the Setting for a Talk Show From Rogue One Writer Gary Whitta

Looking for a new late-night talk show? Gary Whitta — best known for co-writing the story to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — just launched one inside a video game, Animal Talking with Gary Whitta, inside the Nintendo Switch life simulation game Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/animal-talking-with-gary-whitta-crossing-talk-show-late-night-new-horizons-2220225

PUBG Now Available for Free on Google Stadia, More Games Announced at Stadia Connect

PUBG has been added to the growing library of Google Stadia games and is available for free to all Stadia users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-free-google-stadia-games-stadia-connect-april-2020-2220215

Xiaomi May Soon Launch a 65-Inch OLED TV With Dolby Vision HDR

Xiaomi is said to be working on its first ever Dolby Vision capable television, with a new model getting Dolby certification, according to a new report.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mi-tv-xiaomi-dolby-vision-65-inch-oled-launch-soon-report-2220202

WhatsApp Looks to Enter Lending Market in India: Report

Facebook is reportedly already working on entering the lending space in India. In a regulatory filing, the company has mentioned credit as one of its business plans in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-payments-credit-feature-india-report-2220194

Realme PaySa Teased to Get UPI-Based Payments Support ‘Soon’

Realme PaySa, the financial services platform developed by Realme, has been teased to receive Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments support.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/realme-paysa-upi-payments-support-teased-madhav-sheth-2220187

Netflix, T-Series in ‘Final’ Talks to Bring Multiple Movies Directly to Streaming: Report

Netflix is reportedly in final talks with T-Series over a multi-film deal that would bring the latter’s upcoming movies — stuck in limbo with theatres shut due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — directly to streaming. Amitabh Bachchan’s Jhund, Kiara Advani’s Indoo Ki Jawani, and Anurag Basu’s Ludo are in discussion.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-t-series-amitabh-bachchan-kiara-advani-ludo-jhund-indoo-ki-jawani-deal-coronavirus-2220172

Zoom: US Authorities Reportedly Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Surveillance

Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-warning-analysis-vulnerability-foreign-surveillance-china-russia-spying-2220170

Samsung Galaxy A20 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With One UI 2.0: Report

Samsung Galaxy A20 is said to have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone was launched in March last year as Samsung’s budget offering.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a20-android-10-update-rollout-starts-report-2220160

YouTube Expands Fact-Check Features to US Video Searches During COVID-19 Pandemic

YouTube, the video service of Alphabet's Google, said on Tuesday it would start showing text and links from third-party fact-checkers to US viewers, part of efforts to curb misinformation on the site during the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/coronavirus-youtube-expands-fact-check-features-to-us-video-searches-during-covid-19-pandemic-2220153

Mi Note 10 Lite Launching on April 30, Xiaomi Announces

Mi Note 10 Lite will be launched as a part of the Redmi Note 9 series launch event on April 30, Xiaomi has revealed. The company is hosting a global launch event wherein it is expected to introduce multiple phones for the international markets.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-note-10-lite-launch-date-april-30-redmi-note-9-series-event-xiaomi-2220146

OnePlus Z Tipped to Launch in July, Will Likely Be a Mid-Range Smartphone

OnePlus Z smartphone has been in the news for some time. It is hinted that OnePlus Z is essentially the rumoured OnePlus 8 Lite that was tipped to be a part of the OnePlus 8 series.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-z-lite-launch-july-tipster-report-2220142

Oscars Allows Streaming Movies to Qualify Due to Coronavirus Disruptions to Movie Theatres

Movies that skip the big screen will be allowed to contend for Oscars this year, the Academy said Tuesday in a significant rule change forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/coronavirus-oscars-2021-academy-awards-streaming-only-movies-allowed-thanks-theatre-2220136

Samsung Sees Coronavirus Hit Sales of Smartphones, TVs, Expects Further Fall in Q2

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it expected profit to decline in the current quarter due to a coronavirus-related slump in sales of smartphones and TVs, although the chip business would remain solid.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-electronics-q1-2020-earnings-report-coronavirus-impact-smartphones-tv-server-chips-2220123

OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pre-Bookings Open in India, Sale Date Revealed

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 pre-bookings have been kicked off in India. The pre-bookings are live through Amazon, with the sale date for both OnePlus 8 phones scheduled for May 11.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-pre-bookings-in-india-sale-date-may-11-price-amazon-2220121

Google Parent Alphabet Says Ad Sales Steady After Coronavirus Drop, Warns of Difficult Q2

A drop in Google ad sales steadied in April and some consumers returned to using the search engine for shopping in addition to finding novel coronavirus information, parent Alphabet said on Tuesday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-alphabet-q1-2020-earnings-report-ad-sales-revenue-growth-slowdown-2220111

MIUI 12 Supported Devices: Here's the Full List of Smartphones That Will Receive the Xiaomi Update

MIUI 12 was announced by Xiaomi on Monday with a new UI and animations. The company has said that MIUI 12 will be supported on 40 Xiaomi smartphones in China. It has also shared a list of such smartphones. The list includes phones like Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Youth Edition, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9 Transparent Edition, Mi 9 among other phones. Xiaomi has ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/miui-12-supported-device-list-phones-xiaomi-2219649

Angry Birds Maker Rovio Reports Increase in Number of Downloads

Rovio stuck to its 2020 target for adjusted operating profit to improve from the previous year, although it refrained from providing a full-year revenue forecast.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/angry-birds-maker-rovio-reports-profit-rise-on-lower-costs-2219580

Tata Sky Offering 2 Months of Free Service on Annual Recharge to Citibank Customers

Tata Sky customers can get additional two months of free service on recharge of 12 months using any Citibank cards.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/tata-sky-free-2-month-service-annual-recharge-citibank-card-offer-2219634

Mi Bluetooth Earphones (Line Free Edition), Mi Watch Color Keith Haring Edition Launched

Mi Bluetooth Earphones (Line Free Edition) and Mi Watch Color Keith Haring Edition have been launched by Xiaomi in China. Both the Xiaomi devices were unveiled along with the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition smartphone and MIUI 12 operating system on Monday. Here are the prices, specifications and features.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/xiaomi-mi-bluetooth-earphones-line-free-edition-watch-color-keith-haring-edition-price-cny-199-899-specification-features-2219633

Amazon Prime Video May 2020 Releases: Thappad, Jumanji: The Next Level, and More

Thappad movie, Jumanji: The Next Level, Anushka Sharma-produced Paatal Lok, Amitabh Bachchan cameo in Ab Aani CD (Marathi), Tom Hanks-led A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood — the biggest TV shows and movies coming to Amazon Prime Video India in May 2020.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/prime-video-may-2020-releases-thappad-jumanji-next-level-anushka-sharma-tom-hanks-2219632

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update to Release on May 7, Miramar 2.0 Map and a Lot More Expected

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update is expected to include a new version of Miramar map called Miramar 2.0, a Safety Scramble Mode, and a Jungle Adventure Guide Mode, along with other changes.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-0-18-0-update-release-date-may-7-expected-features-2219615

Mee Audio X10 True Wireless Earphones Review

Mee Audio’s latest headset is the true wireless X10, which is priced at Rs. 4,999 in India. How do these affordable earphones sound? Find out in our review.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/mee-audio-x10-true-wireless-earphones-review-price-in-india-2219569

Popular Google Doodle Games Series Continues on Tuesday With a Cricket Game

Google Doodle has been updated to the Cricket doodle from 2017 that celebrated the ICC Champions Trophy.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/popular-google-doodle-games-tuesday-april-28-cricket-game-throwback-coronavirus-covid-19-2219594

New Google Pixel Buds True Wireless Earphones Go on Sale in the US: Price, Specifications

After being announced back in October 2019, Google has finally put the new Pixel Buds on sale in the US, priced at $179.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/new-google-pixel-buds-on-sale-usd-179-2219572

WhatsApp Takes on Zoom With Increased Group Call Limit for iPhone Users: How to Use it

The method to start a WhatsApp group voice or video call remains unchanged; however, you will now have the option to add seven more people, instead of just three.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-iphone-gets-increased-group-call-limit-feature-8-participants-2219555

Xiaomi Takes Pre-Orders Through Mi.com Site Despite Coronavirus Lockdown in India

Xiaomi is taking pre-orders through its Mi.com site in India, amid the national lockdown that is aimed to limit the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-com-xiaomi-takes-prepaid-orders-coronavirus-lockdown-deliveries-india-2219566

iPhone SE (2020): Will People Care More About Old Design or Modern Features?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the same old design as the iPhone 8, but will people overlook old design for top-of-the-line hardware?

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-2020-old-iphone-8-design-apple-a13-bionic-2219549

Mi 10 Lite vs Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition: What's the Difference?

Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition are recent additions by Xiaomi in its smartphone lineup. Both phones are quite similar in terms of design and specifications.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/mi-10-lite-vs-mi-10-lite-zoom-edition-price-specifications-comparison-2219564

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hits Disney+ Hotstar on Star Wars Day

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney+ Hotstar on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day. Download or stream the full movie online. With that, the Skywalker saga is complete on streaming in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-hotstar-disney-plus-release-date-may-4-full-movie-online-stream-india-2219562

Redmi Note 9 Series to Get a New Phone on April 30, Could Be Redmi Note 9

Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-launch-date-april-30-price-specifications-xiaomi-event-2218142

Vivo Watch Development Tipped Again, Specifications a Mystery for Now

Vivo smartwatch has been rumoured to be in development for some time now. Back in February, Vivo Watch branding was spotted on multiple trademark websites, however, the device was never confirmed by the Chinese tech company.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/vivo-watch-development-tipped-specifications-mystery-2219530

Tesla Says Cars Can Automatically Stop for Traffic Lights

After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-says-cars-can-automatically-stop-for-traffic-lights-2219511

Amazon Partners With Indian Railways to Deliver Orders Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Amazon has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Railways to transport consignments via “COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains” across the country.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-indian-railways-covid-19-parcel-special-trains-coronavirus-essential-orders-ecommerce-2219495

Airtel Signs $1-Billion Deal With Nokia to Boost Network Capacity

Nokia has secured a multi-year contract to boost the capacity of Bharti Airtel, one of India's largest mobile operators, the firm announced on Tuesday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/airtel-nokia-deal-usd-1-billion-4g-network-capacity-boost-5g-2219486

Extraction Ending: Its Ambiguity Is a Compromise, Says Director Sam Hargrave

Extraction — the Netflix action thriller movie with Chris Hemsworth — ends on an ambiguous ending, leaving the fate of Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) up in the air. Extraction director Sam Hargrave revealed that was purposeful, because he wants the audience to pick what works better for them.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/extraction-movie-ending-chris-hemsworth-death-ambiguous-compromise-sam-hargrave-2219477

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 With 16GB Storage, Android Go Edition Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 is priced in India at Rs. 6,299 for the lone 1GB RAM + 16GB storage option. The phone has a dedicated microSD card slot that offers expansion of up to 256GB.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-j2-core-2020-price-rs-6299-launch-specifications-features-2219470

Digital-Ad Downturn May Complicate Life for Google, Facebook

Demand for digital advertising is shrivelling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fuelled downturn. That could complicate things for Google and Facebook, who for the first time may have to contend with revenues that are actually shrinking.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/digital-ad-downturn-may-complicate-life-for-google-facebook-2219460

Coronavirus: Amazon Defends Safety Efforts Amid Fresh Protests

Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant's technology employees.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/coronavirus-amazon-defends-safety-efforts-amid-fresh-protests-2219421

OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Start Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.3 With Jio VoWifi Support, Bug Fixes

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones with April security patch. With the latest roll-out, OnePlus is delivering network updates, security patches, and bug fixes. Integrated VoWiFi support for Reliance Jio in India is also present among the updates.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6t-6-oxygenos-10-3-3-vowifi-support-jio-april-security-patch-2219136

iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone 8 Parts Interchangeable? iFixit Analysis Says Mostly Yes

Can we interchange the part of the new iPhone SE (2020) with iPhone 8 that came out in 2017? iFixit report says many iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone 8 parts including battery and display can be swapped with each other.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-se-2020-iphone-8-part-interchangeable-ifixit-teardown-analysis-report-2219134

MIUI 12 Announced, Rollout Begins From June: New Features

A host of Redmi and Mi phones will receive MIUI 12, and the first batch includes Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K20.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/miui-12-announced-new-features-rollout-begins-june-2219133

Thappad, The Goldfinch Out in May on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has announced release dates for two upcoming films in the Taapsee Pannu-starrer social drama Thappad (May 1), and the Ansel Elgort-led book adaptation The Goldfinch (May 8).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/thappad-movie-online-prime-video-amazon-release-date-the-goldfinch-full-movie-2219080

Redmi K30 Pro May Be Rebranded as Poco F2 Pro, Google Play Listing Suggests: Report

Poco F2 Pro may be launched in markets other than India as the rebranded version of the Redmi K30 Pro. This suggests that the Poco F2 may not carry the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-f2-pro-redmi-k30-google-play-device-listing-lmi-codename-2219077

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Pre-Booking Offer Redemption Extended to May 20 in India

Samsung Galaxy S20 series phones’ buyers in India, who pre-booked them but were not able to collect the phone and redeem the benefits can feel relieved as the company has come to their rescue. Samsung has extended the date until which customers who did the pre-bookings can collect the smartphones and activate them till May 20. The previous date w...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-s20-series-pre-booking-offer-extension-may-20-june-15-redemption-coronavirus-lockdown-2218997

Spider-Man 3 Release Date Pushed, Forces Marvel to Move Doctor Strange, Thor Sequels

Sony Pictures has finally moved the next live-action Spider-Man movie — the sequel to last year’s Spider-Man: Far From Home — to November 5, 2021. Marvel has had to push back Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness once again, from November 5, 2021 to March 25, 2022. Interestingly, Thor: Love and Thunder has actually jumped forward to Feb...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/spider-man-3-mcu-2021-release-date-doctor-strange-2-thor-love-thunder-2022-2218983

Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G comes with a Snapdragon 765G SoC, dual-mode suspension liquid cooling, and a quad camera setup at the back that offers 50x digital zoom.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-10-youth-edition-5g-price-cny-2099-launch-specifications-april-30-release-date-2218971

Realme X2 Pro Starts Receiving Android April 2020 Security Patch and Other Bug Fixes

Realme X2 Pro in March started receiving the Realme UI based on Android 10 in India. The smartphone is now getting a new update over-the-air (OTA) that includes April 2020 security patch along with a new charging animation and overall system improvements.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x2-pro-c-25-android-april-2020-security-patch-camera-bug-fixes-updates-2218955

Samsung Galaxy A21s Detailed Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy A21s key specifications tipped by leakster

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a21s-key-specifications-tipped-2218927

Google Doodle Games Series to Help Deal With Stay at Home Boredom, Starting With Coding for Carrots

Popular Google Doodle games: Google has updated its doodle to bring back the 2017 game Coding for Carrots to keep kids entertained during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/popular-google-doodle-games-stay-and-play-at-home-past-coding-for-carrots-coronavirus-outbreak-2218917

Avengers: Endgame Directors Announce Live Re-Watch Party to Celebrate First Anniversary

Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo have announced a live re-watch party for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest movie, to celebrate the first anniversary of its release. They will go live on Twitter and Instagram on April 28 at 4:30am IST.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/avengers-endgame-live-watch-movie-russo-brothers-first-anniversary-twitter-instagram-2218918

Paatal Lok Teaser Trailer Out, Trailer Releases May 5: Amazon Prime Video

A few days after unveiling the release date, Amazon Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for Paatal Lok, its next original series from India, produced by Anushka Sharma’s Clean Slate Films. Amazon announced alongside that the Paatal Lok trailer will release May 5 at 11:34 am.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/paatal-lok-trailer-teaser-release-date-amazon-prime-video-muzaffarnagar-uttar-pradesh-2218902

Amazon, Flipkart Request Government to Ease Sale of Non-Essential Items in India During Lockdown

The gradual relaxation in e-commerce sale will help ease consumer woes while social distancing. To recall, the government had briefly issued an order to allow smartphone sales in the country after April 20, but that was later revised to suspend all sales of non-essential goods till May 3.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-flipkart-requests-government-to-ease-sale-non-essential-items-during-lockdown-2218892

Motorola Edge+ to Launch in India 'Soon', India Head Reveals

Motorola Edge+, the phone whose launch declared the company’s re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment, can be expected to debut in India before long. The wait should be brief because Motorola India’s chief Prashant Mani has said that the near $1,000 (roughly Rs. 76,000) phone will be “coming soon to India”. Motorola Edge+ was launched...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-edge-plus-launch-in-india-soon-country-head-says-price-in-india-unknown-2218884

Telegram Rolling Out Sticker Directory, Improved Quizzes and More; Will Add 'Secure Group Video Calls' This Year

Telegram Messenger is aiming to introduce a 'secure group video calls' feature on the app this year. Telegram also announced the rollout of several other features including a search directory for stickers, an upgraded Quiz Mode, and new animations for the app.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/telegram-group-video-calling-quiz-sticker-directory-updates-features-400-million-2218856

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott Pivots to COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Microsoft's chief technology officer, Kevin Scott, oversees thousands of engineers and scientists working in artificial intelligence, computer science and other research.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/features/microsoft-cto-kevin-scott-pivots-to-covid-19-pandemic-response-2218843

OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Now Receiving Android 10 Open Beta 1 Update

OnePlus had promised that it would upgrade the OnePlus 5 and 5T to Android 10, and the company is now delivering on that promise. The first Android 10 Open Beta is now rolling out for the company’s 2017 phones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-5-5t-android-10-oxygenos-open-beta-1-update-2218838

Tamil Movie Skips Cinema for Amazon Amid Pandemic, Akshay Kumar’s Next Might Go to Disney+ Hotstar: Reports

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping theatres shut, Indian movies have decided to release directly on streaming services. The Jyothika-starrer Ponmagal Vandhal has reportedly sold itself to Amazon Prime Video. Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy Laxmmi Bomb is reportedly in talks with Disney+ Hotstar.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/akshay-kumar-jyothika-prime-video-hotstar-ponmagal-vandhal-laxmmi-bomb-coronavirus-2218828

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Price in India Tipped to Be Rs. 3,990

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger is expected to be priced at Rs. 3,990 but the company has not given any official statement on the same.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-warp-charge-30-wireless-charger-priced-at-rs-3990-in-india-cheaper-than-us-2218816

JioMart WhatsApp Order Booking Service Launched: How to Order

Reliance Jio has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for ordering on JioMart. The new JioMart WhatsApp Order Booking Service is live in select localities of Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan for now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jiomart-whatsapp-order-booking-service-launched-navi-mumbai-thane-kalyan-2218808

Germany Flips to Apple-Google Approach on Smartphone Contact Tracing

Germany changed course on Sunday over which type of smartphone technology it wanted to use to trace coronavirus infections, backing an approach supported by Apple and Google along with a growing number of other European countries.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/germany-flips-to-apple-google-approach-on-smartphone-contact-tracing-2218779

JioMart WhatsApp-Based Online Portal Starts Amid Lockdown

Reliance Industries started testing its online shopping portal three days after Facebook said it will invest $5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jiomart-starts-whatsapp-based-online-portal-amid-lockdown-2218762

5 Useful Features Coming in Android 11: Developer Preview 3 Edition

Android 11 developer preview 3 dropped earlier this week as latest and probably the last developer preview for the next version of Android. Here are the five great new features that are coming in Android 11 or are at least the part of Android 11 developer preview 3.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/android-11-5-great-features-developer-preview-3-2218125

Solar-Powered Food Carts Converted to Virus Disinfection Vehicles in Kabul

Afghanistan's total number of coronavirus cases was at more than 1,200 on Friday with 40 deaths, and officials and experts have cautioned the number could rise far higher given limited testing and the country's weak health infrastructure.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/solar-powered-food-carts-converted-to-virus-disinfection-vehicles-in-kabul-2217790

OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 7T: Is OnePlus 8 Worth Rs. 7,000 More Than OnePlus 7T?

OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 7T price in India shows a difference of Rs. 7,000. Should you spend

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-7t-better-phone-price-in-india-2218296

LG Velvet Specifications Leaked Online Ahead of May 7 Launch

LG Velvet alleged specifications have surfaced online just days ahead of its official launch. The new LG phone appears to have at least 8GB of RAM and include a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-velvet-specifications-leak-may-7-launch-date-2218263

Apple Music Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs in Over 100 Countries

Samsung Electronics has announced its integration with Apple Music on its Smart TV platform. Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music on their Samsung Smart TV.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-music-now-available-on-samsung-smart-tvs-in-over-100-countries-2218259

iPhone 11 vs iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR: Which Is the Best ‘Affordable’ iPhone in India?

iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 are all excellent options if you are looking for an 'affordable' iPhone. Which of these should you buy?

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-11-se-2020-xr-best-affordable-apple-phone-in-india-2218251

Vodafone Idea Launches Double Data Offer for Rs. 299, Rs. 449, and Rs. 699 Prepaid Recharge Plans

Vodafone Idea has launched its double data offer on the Rs. 299, Rs. 449, and Rs. 699 prepaid recharge plans. The new launch comes just days after the telecom operator limited the double data benefits applicable to the Rs. 399 and Rs. 599 prepaid plans to select circles.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/vodafone-idea-299-449-699-plan-recharge-prepaid-double-data-offer-launch-2218234

Cambridge Analytica: US Court Approves Record $5 Billion Fine of Facebook Over Privacy

US regulators on Friday welcomed a "historic" $5 billion settlement with Facebook over data privacy as the social network said it was already implementing the provisions of the deal.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/cambridge-analytica-us-court-approves-record-5-billion-fine-of-facebook-over-privacy-2218223

BSNL Extends ‘Work@Home’ Broadband Plan Until May 19 to Offer Free Internet Access

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its “Work@Home” promotional broadband plan until May 19. The plan, which is meant for BSNL landline customers, is available for free with up to 10Mbps download speeds.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/bsnl-free-work-at-home-broadband-plan-landline-extension-may-19-coronavirus-covid-19-2218196

Redmi Note 9 Series to Get a New Phone on April 30, Could Be Redmi Note 9

Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-launch-date-april-30-price-specifications-xiaomi-event-2218142

Did CES 2020 Drive Coronavirus Outbreak in the US and Beyond?

While researchers and scientists are busy in finding a cure of COVID-19 that has affected millions of lives worldwide, a new report has emerged online that suggests CES 2020 held in Las Vegas may have played a role in spreading novel coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/ces-2020-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreak-spread-reason-2218126

Airbnb Booking Data From China Offers Glimpse of a Rebound

Data from AirDNA, a separate analytics firm, showed the number of bookings for the week of April 13 in 10 big Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Guangzhou, were up nearly 80 percent from the week of March 16, which AirDNA Chief Executive Scott Shatford said was the bottom for that market.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/airbnb-booking-data-from-china-offers-glimpse-of-a-rebound-2218088

WhatsApp Group Call Limit Increased, Will Now Support Up to 8 People

WhatsApp Messenger is confirmed to be doubling the number of participants allowed in group calls. With this, WhatsApp group calls will support up to 8 people, up from four supported right now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-call-limit-increased-8-people-rollout-begins-next-week-2218040

Apple, Google Update Coronavirus Contact Tracing Tech Ahead of Launch

Apple and Alphabet’s Google on Friday updated technical details of the coronavirus contact tracing system they plan to release next month, saying new features would strengthen privacy protections and give health authorities more detailed data.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-google-update-coronavirus-contact-tracing-tech-ahead-of-launch-2218007

Facebook Takes Aim at Zoom With Messenger Rooms Launch

Facebook has unveiled a new video chat service “Messenger Rooms" where people can pop in to visit friends, aiming at users turning to the popular Zoom platform during the pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-rooms-launch-zoom-competitor-video-chat-apps-2217999

Eros STX Wants Its Own MCU as It Looks to Hollywood, China, and Beyond

With the Eros STX merger, Eros CEO Pradeep Dwivedi and Eros Now CEO Ali Hussein talk about creating an MCU-equivalent out of ancient Indian epics, making mainland Chinese movies, and the bigger focus on Hollywood for streaming service Eros Now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/eros-now-international-stx-entertainment-merger-china-prime-nbcuniversal-hollywood-2217829

Apple Says 'No Evidence' Hackers Exploited iPhone Mail Flaw

Apple said on Thursday it has found "no evidence" a flaw in its email app for iPhones and iPads has been used against customers, and that it believes the flaw does "not pose an immediate risk to our users."

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-iphone-ipad-mail-app-flaw-not-exploited-comments-2217563

Paatal Lok Release Date: Anushka Sharma-Produced Series Out in May on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has set a May 15 release date for its next original series from India: Paatal Lok. Neeraj Kabi, Gul Panag, and Jaideep Ahlawat lead the Paatal Lok cast. Paatal Lok has been created by Sudip Sharma, and produced by Anushka Sharma.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/anushka-sharma-paatal-lok-amazon-prime-video-release-date-logo-tv-series-2217538

PM Modi Unveils E-Gram Swaraj Portal on Panchayati Raj Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Sarpanchs from across the nation on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day. Prime Minister also inaugurated e-Gram Swaraj portal and launched the Swamitva Scheme.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/e-gram-swaraj-portal-launch-panchayati-raj-day-pm-modi-2217545

Extraction Review: Chris Hemsworth’s Netflix Movie Is Heavy on Action, but Little Else

Our review of Extraction, the Netflix movie about a mercenary (Chris Hemsworth) who rescues a drug lord’s kid from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Extraction releases April 24 on Netflix in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Randeep Hooda, Rudhraksh Jaiswal also part of Extraction cast.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/extraction-review-movie-release-date-india-netflix-cast-download-hindi-trailer-2216392

Xiaomi Touts Focus on Privacy Ahead of MIUI 12 Launch, Teases New Notes App Features

MIUI 12 is teased to bring comprehensive upgrades to the Notes app and to-do lists. For instance, To-do will support creating lists and the UI is set to get a lot cleaner and intuitive.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/miui-12-privacy-features-xiaomi-brand-notes-to-do-upgrades-teased-2217516

Instacart Looking to Hire 250,000 More Delivery Workers, Reveals New Safety Measures

Instacart said Thursday it was seeking an additional 250,000 contract "shoppers" to meet soaring demands during the coronavirus lockdown.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/instacart-jobs-hiring-new-safety-measures-announcement-2217511

Best Phone Under 25000: The Best Mobile Phones You Can Buy Under Rs. 25,000 In India [April 2020 Post-GST Edition]

Best phones under Rs. 25,000 in India

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/guide/best-phones-under-25000-mobile-india-price-redmi-k20-vivo-v17-samsung-a70-camera-battery-2217141

COVID-19 Test Developed by IIT Delhi Approved, Said to Reduce Cost of Testing

COVID-19 test that will significantly reduce the cost of testing, making it affordable for a large population in the country, developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has got the approval from the ICMR, officials said on Thursday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/iit-delhi-covid-19-test-coronavirus-approved-icmr-2217498

Airtel Brings Rs. 401 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Disney+ Hotstar VIP Subscription for a Year

Bharti Airtel has expanded its prepaid portfolio by bringing the Rs. 401 prepaid recharge plan that comes bundled with the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for a year.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/airtel-401-plan-recharge-prepaid-disney-plus-hotstar-vip-benefits-2217496

Android TV vs Amazon Fire TV vs Apple tvOS: Which Is the Best Smart TV Operating System?

If you prefer streaming platforms to cable and DTH TV, a smart TV or streaming device is a necessity. Which is the best platform for you? Find out in our comparison of the three most popular smart TV platforms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/features/android-tv-vs-amazon-fire-tv-vs-apple-tvos-comparison-smart-televisions-2217465

Realme 3 and Realme 6 Pro Get April 2020 Security Patch, Camera Fixes, and More

Realme 3 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones have got a new update which contains the April 2020 security patch as well as some bug fixes and improvements.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3-and-6-pro-april-2020-security-patch-camera-fixes-improvement-bluetooth-delay-2217477

Castlevania Season 3 Did Much Better Than Season 2: Warren Ellis

Castlevania creator Warren Ellis claimed that Castlevania season 3 spent “a week or two” in Netflix’s daily Top 10 feature in 40 countries, and that its viewership was higher than Castlevania season 2, which he was told is “unusual”.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/castlevania-season-3-better-ratings-season-2-avatar-last-airbender-netflix-us-2217479

Huawei Says Most of Its Phones Will Get Apple and Google’s Coronavirus Contact Tracing Feature

Huawei has said that Apple and Google’s contact-tracing feature will be able to run on most of its phones. The confirmation came after there were reports that the company’s newer phones that do not include Google apps will miss out on the new feature.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-phones-google-apple-coronavirus-covid-19-contact-tracing-feature-2217472

Huawei MatePad With Kirin 810 SoC, 8-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei MatePad tablet has been unveiled in China. The new MatePad comes as a toned-down version of the Huawei MatePad Pro 5G. Here are the prices and specifications.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/huawei-matepad-price-cny-1899-launch-specifications-features-2217468

Huawei Nova 7 Pro, Huawei Nova 7, Huawei Nova 7 SE With 5G Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 7 Pro 5G, Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G, and Huawei Nova 7 5G phones have launched in China. The Huawei Nova 7 5G SE is positioned to be the most affordable of the lot while the Pro model offers the most premium specifications.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-nova-7-5g-se-pro-price-cny-2399-launch-specifications-features-2217438

OnePlus 8 Pro Display Plagued by ‘Green Tint’, ‘Black Crush’ Issues, Fix Incoming

OnePlus 8 Pro is affected by “green tint” and “black crush” display issues, some users have reported on the Web. OnePlus has confirmed a fix that will reach through an over-the-air (OTA) update.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-8-pro-display-issues-green-tint-black-crush-user-reports-fix-2217434

LG Velvet Will Be Unveiled on May 7 on YouTube and Facebook, LG Confirms

LG has announced it will unveil the LG Velvet on May 7 through an online event which will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-velvet-unveiled-on-may-7-online-event-company-confirms-youtube-facebook-colour-options-2217411

Twitter to Block Virus 5G Conspiracy Theory Tweets

Twitter is taking down comments inciting "harmful activity," specifically calls to destroy wireless equipment stemming from a conspiracy theory that linked 5G to the coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-to-block-virus-5g-conspiracy-theory-tweets-2217409

Google to Verify All Advertisers, and Their Location

Google said Thursday it would expand its program of verification of advertisers on its platform as part of an effort to weed out fraud and "bad actors."

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-to-verify-all-advertisers-and-their-location-2217399

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos among US billionaires gaining net worth in pandemic: Report

The combined wealth of America's billionaires, including Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla chief Elon Musk, increased nearly 10 percent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published by the Institute for Policy Studies.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-billionaires-net-worth-gain-covid-19-pandemic-2217392

Facebook Kills 'Pseudoscience' Ad Category for Targeting

Facebook has removed "pseudoscience" as an option for advertisers that want to target audiences, a category available until this week even as the world's largest social media network vowed to curb misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-pseudoscience-ad-category-removed-2217376

Netflix Says Its Subscribers Won’t Run Out of Content This Year

Netflix announced this week that it has finished filming the majority of movies and series due for release this year, playing down concerns that its flow of hit shows such as "Tiger King" could run dry, or the next "Unorthodox" be delayed.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-enough-content-for-2020-coronavirus-pandemic-2217366

Amazon Launches Data Centre Operations in South Africa

"Starting today, developers, startups, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and non-profit organisations can run their applications and serve end-users in Africa," Amazon said in a statement.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-launches-data-centre-operations-in-south-africa-2216786

Google Stadia Gains Users After Giving Free Access for 2 Months: Sensor Tower

Stadia's mobile app, one of the multiple platforms to use the service and required to configure the Stadia controller, has crossed 1 million installs globally, according to data from analytics firm Sensor Tower.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/google-stadia-gains-users-after-giving-free-access-for-2-months-sensor-tower-2216796

Facebook to Label National Origin of Popular Posts in the US

While the labels add a new layer of information — and one users won't have to click to find — it's unlikely to help with more insidious attempts to influence the November presidential election and sow political discord in the US.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-to-label-national-origin-of-popular-posts-in-the-us-2216807

Zoom Meeting App Daily Users Top 300 Million, While Company Boosts Encryption Features

The use of Zoom has soared with corporate offices, political parties, school districts, organisations and millions across the world working from home after lockdowns were enforced to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-meetin-app-daily-users-top-300-million-while-company-boosts-encryption-features-2216841

NASA Releases Stunning New Moon Map to Help Future Missions

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released a comprehensive new map of the Moon in partnership with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/nasa-usgs-moon-geological-map-release-human-missions-future-2216844

Email, Password Details of Nearly 25,000 Employees at WHO, CDC, NIH Dumped Online: Report

Around 25,000 email addresses and passwords allegedly related to the employees at health organisations the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation among others working to fight the coronavirus outbreak were dumped online, ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/who-cdc-nih-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-employees-email-password-dumped-online-2216810

Google Search Now Lets You Add Movies and TV Shows to a Watchlist, New Android TV Features Announced Too

Google has announced new features for Google Search and Android TV, meant to help users get both information and entertainment while they stay at home.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-search-watchlist-movies-tv-shows-android-tv-new-features-lockdown-quarantine-coronavirus-2216797

HP India Offering Free Remote Assistance to PC Users of All Brands During Lockdown

HP has introduced remote assistance for its PC users in India to ease consumer woes during the coronavirus lockdown. This remote service will be available free of cost, and is extended to PC users of all brands.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/hp-pc-free-remote-assistance-all-brands-india-lockdown-2216801

Vivo iQoo, iQoo Neo, iQoo Pro, Other Older iQoo Phones to Receive iQoo UI Update Starting Mid-June

iQoo has announced a list of smartphones that will receive its own iQoo UI with Android 10 starting mid-June.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iqoo-phones-ui-update-mid-june-rollout-android-10-first-wave-2216787

Mi 10 Lite 5G China Variant Will Come With AMOLED Display and OIS, Colour Options Confirmed

Mi 10 Lite 5G is set to launch in China on April 27. Ahead of its launch, Xiaomi has been sharing several teaser posters on its Weibo account to generate some hype for the smartphone.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-10-lite-5g-china-xiaomi-ois-colour-options-size-weight-display-confirmed-weibo-2216755

MIUI 12 Teased to Support Camera App Layout Customisation, Third-Party Always On Display Styles

MIUI 12 is set to launch on April 27 alongside the Mi 10 Lite 5G in China, and Xiaomi has started teasing features bit by bit. After confirming features like Dark Mode 2.0 and smart wallpaper dimming, it has now teased custom third party style for the ‘Always On Display’ feature.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/miui-12-teasers-always-on-display-camera-app-layout-customisation-support-teased-2216752

Netflix to Raise $1 Billion to Fund Original Content

Netflix said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $1 billion in debt to beef up original content, a day after the streaming pioneer doubled its own projections for new customers as stuck-at-home users binged on movies and shows.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-to-raise-1-billion-to-fund-original-content-2216748

Redmi 10X Price and Specifications Tipped, Expected to Be Powered by Helio G85 SoC

Redmi 10X is said to be the name of the mysterious phone that was listed on TENAA’s database with model number M2003J15SC. The last week’s listing had suggested some specifications of the phone.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-10x-price-cny-1499-specifications-china-telecom-listing-helio-g85-soc-2216746

Star Wars Female-Centric Series in the Works With Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland: Report

Lucasfilm is reportedly developing a new female-centric Star Wars series, which takes place in a different timeline than other Star Wars TV shows. Leslye Headland, the co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s Russian Doll, is behind the new idea.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/star-wars-series-tv-female-leslye-headland-showrunner-disney-plus-hotstar-2216740

Westworld Season 4: HBO Renews Its Flagship Dystopian Sci-Fi Series

HBO has renewed Westworld for a fourth season, with just two episodes to go in the third season’s run.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/westworld-season-4-renewal-hbo-india-hotstar-disney-plus-2216737

Motorola Edge vs Motorola Edge+: What's the Difference?

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ were recently announced by the company via an online event. They boast impressive specifications and mark Motorola’s entry into the flagship segment.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/motorola-edge-vs-motorola-edge-plus-price-specifications-comparison-2216708

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, OnePlus 8, iPhone SE: These 13 Phones Can’t Launch Till Coronavirus Lockdown Is Lifted

The OnePlus 8 series and the Apple iPhone SE (2020) were launched during the lockdown.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/phones-after-india-lockdown-redmi-note-9-pro-max-iphone-se-2020-realme-narzo-2216375

Zoom 5.0 Launched, Features Data Routing Control, Improved Encryption, More

Zoom Video Communications said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video conferencing app to better safeguard meeting data and offer protection against tampering. The new version of the app, Zoom 5.0, will release within the week, the company said in a statement.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-meeting-app-5-0-encryption-data-routing-ui-enhancements-2216697

Realme X50m 5G With 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme X50m 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone also has dual hole-punch selfie cameras.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x50m-5g-price-cny-1999-launch-specifications-features-2216694

Realme Buds Wireless Pro Spotted on Regulator Website, Live Photos Leaked

Realme Buds Wireless Pro have been spotted on Taiwanese regulator NCC’s website, hinting that the company is working on bringing new wireless earphones to the market.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/realme-buds-wireless-pro-ncc-taiwan-usb-type-c-port-with-flap-protection-2216692

Google Says State-Backed Hackers Increasing Coronavirus Phishing Attacks

Security experts at Alphabet's Google have identified more than a dozen government-backed hacking groups using the COVID-19 pandemic as cover for phishing and malware attempts.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-says-state-backed-hackers-increasing-coronavirus-phishing-attacks-2216669

iOS Mail App Flaw May Have Allowed Hackers to Steal Data for Years, Apple to Roll Out Fix

Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left millions of iPhone, iPad vulnerable to hackers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-ipad-ios-mail-app-flaw-zecops-data-vulnerability-fix-rollout-next-update-2216664

Beyond Blue on Apple Arcade Lets You Discover the Wonders of the Oceans From the Comfort of Your Home

The latest release in the Apple Arcade catalogue is Beyond Blue, a game that puts you in the role of a deep-sea diver. The game offers an engaging and educational approach to marine biology.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/beyond-blue-apple-arcade-review-2216425

Xiaomi Mijia Scooter 1S With 30km Range, 25kmph Top Speed Launched

Xiaomi has launched a new electric scooter under its Mijia brand, the Mijia Electric Scooter 1S that can run for a distance of 30km on a full charge.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/xiaomi-mijia-scooter-1s-price-cny-1999-launch-features-30km-range-2216127

Opera for Desktop Gets Instagram Integration as a Part of Version 68

Opera 68 has been released for desktop users with integrated access to Instagram. The new change comes in addition to the existing Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram integrations that all can be accessed through the sidebar of the Web browser.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/opera-68-update-release-instagram-windows-macos-linux-2215661

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to Get a Bigger Battery Than Galaxy Note 10: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the expected successor to Galaxy Note 10, is in the news. A report suggests that the upcoming Galaxy Note-series phone will include a 4,000mAh battery, an upgrade over Galaxy Note 10.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-note-20-battery-capacity-leak-4000mah-2216116

Zoom Users Under Threat Once Again, Phishing Campaign Aims to Steal Zoom Credentials: Report

Zoom is a rapidly growing video conferencing service that is being used by more than 200 million users. But the service has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, including security flaws and vulnerabilities.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-phishing-campaign-threat-report-emails-steal-credentials-2216110

Microsoft 365 Personal, Family Subscriptions Now Available in India: Check Price, Features

Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions have been rolled out in India. Microsoft last month announced the expansion of Microsoft 365 that has replaced the earlier available Office 365 suite with an upgraded experience.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-365-personal-family-subscription-rollout-india-price-features-2216101

Realme 3i, Realme C3 Start Receiving New Updates With Bug Fixes, April Android Security Patch

Realme C3 and Realme 3i are the latest smartphones from the Chinese smartphone maker to get April updates. Realme, like other smartphone manufacturers, may have had to pause the sale of its smartphones, but that hasn’t stopped it from releasing updates for existing phones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3i-c3-update-rollout-india-april-patch-system-camera-fix-india-2216090

Vivaldi Browser for Android Sheds Beta Tag, Vivaldi 3.0 for Desktop Released

Vivaldi has introduced the stable version of its privacy-centric browser on mobile devices. The browser has launched on Android that had received a beta version last year, and it comes with features like tracker blocker, ad blocker, a dedicated tab strip, and more

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/vivaldi-mobile-browser-launched-android-3-0-desktop-browser-new-features-2215760

Money Heist, Tiger King, Spenser Confidential Lead Netflix’s Terrific Start to 2020

Netflix had a staggering start to the year thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Spenser Confidential was watched by 85 million Netflix subscribers, Money Heist season 4 is projected to hit 65 million, Ozark season 3 projected to reach 29 million, and Tiger King has been watched by 64 million.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-q1-2020-viewership-numbers-money-heist-ozark-tiger-king-spenser-confidential-2216094

Motorola Edge+ Price, Specifications, Promotional Video Leaked Hours Before Official Launch

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ phones are expected to launch today. Hours before their official reveal, Motorola Edge+ full specifications and pricing have surfaced online, leaving little to the imagination.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-edge-plus-price-specifications-promotional-video-camera-samples-leaked-launch-today-2216089

D2h Revises SD and HD Set-Top Box Price in India, Now Cheaper by Rs. 100

D2h has slashed the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes to entice more subscribers to its service. The Dish TV-owned satellite TV service provider has made the set-top boxes cheaper by Rs. 100.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/d2h-hd-sd-set-top-box-price-in-india-cut-combo-pack-free-2216070

Oppo Reno 3A With Snapdragon 665 SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Tipped

Oppo Reno 3A smartphone tipped to come with Snapdragon 665 SoC, 48-megapixel main camera and 4,025mAh battery. The report does not specify the price.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-3a-specifications-snapdragon-snapdragon-665-quad-cameras-report-2216062

Fortnite Finally Available via Google Play Store for Android Users

Fortnite has finally made its way to the Google Play Store after 18 months. Epic Games, the developers behind the game, released a statement detailing why they finally decided to do so.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-google-play-store-launch-epic-games-statement-disadvantage-2216057

Google Drops Charges on Shopping Service to Counter Amazon's Surging Ad Sales

Google said on Tuesday it would stop charging merchants to place products on its Google Shopping search page as it looks to win e-commerce advertising business from Amazon.com and other online retailers, just as they are struggling to supply customers with some items due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-shopping-charges-waived-off-us-merchants-amazon-counter-2216051

Nubia Play Gaming Phone With 144Hz Display, 5,100mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia Play has gone official packing a 144Hz AMOLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC under the hood. Nubia Play price is set at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 26,000) for the base 6GB+128B variant, while the 8GB+128GB version will set buyers back by CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 29,000).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nubia-play-price-cny-2399-launch-specifications-features-2216049

The Mandalorian Season 3 Already in Development for Disney+ Hotstar: Report

Love Star Wars? Here’s some good news: The Mandalorian season 3 is reportedly already in the works. While Disney+ has yet to announce an exact release date for The Mandalorian season 2 — it’s going to be sometime in October — Jon Favreau has been “writing season 3 for a while”.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/the-mandalorian-season-3-development-disney-plus-hotstar-india-star-wars-2216048

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, Ryzen 3 3100 Entry-Level CPUs Launched; B550 Value Chipset With PCIe 4.0 Coming Soon

AMD is bringing its 'Zen 2' architecture to the low-end space with its latest Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100 quad-core CPUs.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/amd-ryzen-3-3300x-ryzen-3-3100-entry-level-cpus-launched-b550-value-chipset-with-pcie-4-coming-soon-2216030

Jio-Facebook Deal: WhatsApp Set to Power JioMart E-Commerce Platform

WhatsApp is set to power Reliance Retail’s e-commerce venture JioMart that will take on Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/jio-facebook-deal-whatsapp-jiomart-partnership-reliance-retail-2216036

Oppo A72 Reportedly Launching Soon, Design and Specifications Tipped

Oppo A72 is reported to coming soon, and ahead of that, full design and specifications of the phone have been tipped. The phone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC and pack 5,000mAh battery.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-a72-launch-soon-specifications-tipped-report-2216019

Netflix Sees Record Sign-Ups During Coronavirus Lockdown, Warns Boost May Fade

Netflix on Tuesday reported soaring profits as subscriptions surged by almost 16 million at the streaming television service during lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/netflix-sees-record-sign-ups-during-coronavirus-lockdown-warns-boost-may-fade-2216013

Venom 2 Release Date Moved to 2021, Is Titled Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom 2 now has a title — Venom: Let There Be Carnage — and a new release date. Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the sequel to the 2018 Tom Hardy-starrer Spider-Man spin-off has been pushed back eight months from October 2, 2020 to June 25, 2021.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/venom-2-release-date-new-2021-title-let-there-be-carnage-cast-movie-india-2216008

Amazon US Workers Strike for Better Conditions During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hundreds of Amazon warehouse employees in the US went on strike Tuesday against what they say are unsafe working conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, organisers said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-us-workers-strike-for-better-conditions-during-covid-19-pandemic-2215998

Jio-Facebook Deal: Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has announced that Facebook will make Rs. 43,574 crores investment in Jio Platforms, making the social giant the largest minority shareholder in the RIL subsidiary.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-facebook-deal-rs-43574-crores-investment-10-percent-stake-2215954

Motorola Edge, Motorola Edge+ Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Specifications

Motorola Edge+ and the Motorola Edge are expected to be unveiled at Motorola’s live event today at 9:30pm IST. Motorola will livestream the launch of the two expected smartphones owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-edge-flagship-launch-today-watch-livestream-expected-specifications-2215743

Exoplanet Discovered Years Ago Disappears in Latest Hubble Observations

An exoplanet that was last seen by Astronomers orbiting its star, Fomalhault, 25 light years away, is nowhere to be seen. It has been suggested that the supposed planet could actually be a dust cloud that formed after the collision of two icy bodies.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/fomalhault-b-nasa-hubble-exoplanet-disappears-2215589

Swiggy to Lay Off Hundreds of Employees From Its Cloud Kitchen Business, Shut Down Half of Kitchens: Report

Swiggy will lay off around 800-900 employees from its cloud kitchen business next month, according to a report.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/swiggy-layoffs-cloud-kitchen-coronavirus-covid-19-2215571

Netflix Now Provides a Screen Lock Feature to Prevent Accidental Touches on Android

Netflix has rolled out a small but useful new feature for its app on Android - screen lock. The feature helps prevent accidental touches on the screen when watching content.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/netflix-screen-lock-feature-android-rollout-not-on-ios-2215561

Microsoft Surface Go 2 With 10.5-Inch Display May Launch in May: Reports

Microsoft Surface Go 2 is expected to launch in May this year through an online event and might come with a 10.5-inch display.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/microsoft-surface-go-2-launch-may-10-5-inch-display-2215567

Facebook Profile Details of 267 Million Accounts Sold on Dark Web for a Measly $542: Report

Security researchers have discovered that user data extracted from over 267 million Facebook accounts was reportedly sold on the dark web.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/facebook-account-data-267-million-sold-dark-web-542-security-breach-2215560

Oppo Reno 2, Reno Z, F11, F11 Pro, R17 Start Receiving Android 10 Stable Update

This new Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update brings a new UI, navigation gestures 3.0, live wallpapers, system-wide dark mode, and more.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-2-z-f11-pro-a9-r17-android-10-update-rollout-begins-2215545

Nokia Phones Get 60-Day Warranty Extension in India Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

HMD Global, the Nokia-brand licensee, on Tuesday announced that the company will extend the warranty period on all Nokia phones whose warranty is expiring between March 15 to May 15 of this year.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-phones-extended-warranty-60-days-march-15-may-coronavirus-2215525

Canon EOS R5 Key Specs Revealed: 8K Uncropped Video Recording, Dual Card Slots, In-Body Stabilisation, More

Canon has shared more details about its upcoming EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera and it’s impressive. We’re looking at features such as 8K RAW video recording, 4K at 120fps, in-body stabilisation and dual memory card slots, to name a few. Canon also announced the Cinema EOS C300 Mark III, along with new lenses.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/news/canon-eos-r5-specifications-launch-price-8k-raw-2215503

Facebook Fundraisers Introduced in India Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Facebook has introduced its Fundraisers feature in India to help non-profit organisations raise money. This feature was previously available in the US and Europe, and now it has been made available in India as well.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-fundraisers-india-launch-india-non-profit-money-covid-19-crisis-2215495

OnePlus 7T Pro Price in India Cut, Now Starts at Rs. 47,999

OnePlus 7T Pro has received a price cut in India, bringing its price down to Rs. 47,999 from the initial Rs 53,999. The OnePlus 7T Pro price change is visible on the official website but OnePlus has not slashed the price of the OnePlus 7T yet.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-7t-pro-price-in-india-cut-rs-47999-specifications-2215468

Huawei Caught Using DSLR Images to Promote Its Smartphone Photo Contest

Huawei has been caught misleading the public by falsely showing a couple of DSLR images as the photos captured using one of its phones. The fake images were a part of a video collage that was posted on Weibo to call in fans for an ongoing photography contest.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-camera-dslr-shots-2020-next-image-awards-contest-2215466

Samsung Announces Blood Pressure Monitoring App for Galaxy Watch Active 2

Samsung has announced a new app called Samsung Health Monitor for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 that lets users track their blood pressure levels using the smartwatch.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/samsung-health-monitor-app-launch-blood-pressure-tracking-galaxy-watch-active-2-2215460

Google Updates Chrome After Spotting 'Critical' Security Vulnerability

Google is updating Chrome browser across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms after spotting the bug. The vulnerability 'CVE-2020-6457' was pointed out earlier this month and is probably found in the speech recognition tool.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/chrome-critical-vulnerability-fix-google-update-cve-2020-6457-2215454

Government Launches App Challenge to Develop Zoom Alternative Amid Security Concerns

Indian government has launched a video conferencing app development challenge for Indian companies with prize money of Rs. 1 crore. The innovation challenge has been introduced at a time when security issues have been highlighted in the popular Zoom video-conferencing app.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/zoom-alternative-india-challenge-government-1-crore-prize-money-2215451

Xiaomi Mi Display 1A Monitor With 23.8-Inch Full-HD Screen, 60Hz Refresh Rate Launched

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Display 1A monitor in China. It features a 23.8-inch IPS display that offers 178 degrees viewing angles. Mijia Smart Socket 27W fast charge version has also been launched alongside.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/xiaomi-mi-display-1a-price-cny-699-launch-features-mijia-smart-socket-27w-2215441

Facebook-Powered Virus 'Heat Map' Unveiled

Researchers Monday unveiled a coronavirus "heat map" powered by Facebook data which is aimed at helping track the spread of the disease and plan for reopening society.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-powered-coronavirus-heat-map-unveiled-app-covid-19-2215418

Virus Upends Outsourcing as Firms 'Reshore', Embrace AI

Coronavirus is permanently shaking up the global outsourcing industry as lockdowns from Bengaluru to Manila prompt firms to "reshore" jobs and, with AI, to move further away from needing humans at all.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/virus-upends-outsourcing-as-firms-reshore-embrace-ai-2215395

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update Reportedly Releasing on April 24 With Miramar 2.0, Safety Scramble Mode, and More

PUBG Mobile is expected to be updated to version 0.18.0 on April 24 and the update will bring new modes, as well as a new version of the Miramar map.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-update-0-18-0-reportedly-coming-april-24-with-miramar-2-safety-scramble-mode-2215390

MIUI 12, Mi 10 Lite 5G China Variant to Launch on April 27: What We Know So Far

Mi 10 Lite 5G aka Mi 10 Youth Edition is set to launch in China on April 27 — alongside MIUI 12. Xiaomi has released some teasers to reveal features ahead of the launch.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/miui-12-mi-10-lite-5g-youth-edition-launch-date-april-27-xiaomi-2215383

Facebook Officially Launches Dedicated Gaming App With Livestream Support

Facebook has launched a standalone gaming app, allowing users to create and watch livestreams of games in a challenge to Twitch.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/facebook-gaming-launch-official-livestream-support-download-2215381

WhatsApp Group Calls Now Support Up to Eight Users in Latest Beta Version on Android, iPhone: Report

WhatsApp has started rolling out the anticipated increased group call limit in the latest beta versions of its chat app on Android and iPhone. The new beta versions support up to eight participants in a group video or voice call, doubling the number of participants from four earlier

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-call-limit-increased-eight-participants-android-iphone-beta-2215368

The Batman, The Flash, Shazam! 2 Release Dates Moved Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The Batman, The Flash, and Shazam! 2 have been handed new release dates: The Batman on October 1, 2021, The Flash on June 3, 2022, and Shazam! 2 on November 4, 2022.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/batman-flash-shazam-2-new-release-date-2021-2022-delay-coronavirus-warner-bros-2215354

Zoom Bombs Make Choosing Video Apps Harder for Lockdown Chats

From easy-access models for schoolkids and casual users like House Party, Google Hangouts or Zoom to Cisco's business-focused Webex, Microsoft's Teams or San Jose-based BlueJeans, the value and profile of video chat apps has soared.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/zoom-zoombombing-video-chat-app-coronavirus-lockdown-2215338

Best Phone Under 20000: The Best Mobile Phones You Can Buy Under Rs. 20,000 In India [April 2020 Post-GST Edition]

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

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/guide/best-phones-under-20000-2215016

Oyo to Support Partners as Occupancy Plunges Amid Lockdown

With plunging occupancy rates due to COVID-19 lockdown, hotel chain and room aggregator Oyo said on Monday it is taking a series of measures to support asset owners in different regions of the country.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/oyo-partner-support-covid-19-coronavirus-lockdown-2215045

Oppo A12 With Dual Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo has launched a new entry-level Android phone that packs dual rear cameras and is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-a12-price-idr-2499000-launch-specifications-features-2215035

5 Alternatives to Zoom App for Video Conferences From Home

We are here listing top five free alternatives to the Zoom app to help you pick the best suitable option.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/zoom-alternatives-video-calling-conferencing-download-features-2215024

Windows Notepad Returns to Microsoft Store With New Features

Microsoft has added its ultra-simple Notepad app to Microsoft Store with new features and a new logo. Interestingly, the app is dubbed as Windows Notepad instead of Notepad.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/windows-notepad-download-new-logo-features-microsoft-store-2214998

Google's Apple Card Rival Leaked Online, Will Reportedly Integrate With Google Pay

Google is reportedly working on a Google Card which will be its answer to the Apple Card launched last year.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-card-allow-better-financial-management-through-google-pay-app-features-2214990

YouTube Now Supports UPI Payments in India

YouTube has introduced UPI as a new mode of payment on its platform. The new facility will make it easier for YouTube users to perform transactions like sSuperChat, movie rentals, and more, on the video-sharing platform.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/youtube-upi-payments-india-support-premium-music-rent-2212292

Ventilator From Old Car Parts? Afghan Girls Pursue Prototype

Afghanistan’s prize-winning girls' robotics team say they’re on a life-saving mission — to build a ventilator from used car parts and help their war-stricken country battle the virus.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/ventilator-from-old-car-parts-afghan-girls-pursue-prototype-2214951

Amazon to Extend French Warehouse Closures After Union Dispute

Amazon will keep its six warehouses in France closed until at least April 22 after a stand-off with unions over sanitary conditions amid the coronavirus outbreak, it said on Sunday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-to-extend-french-warehouse-closures-after-union-dispute-2214938