Monday 30 November 2020

OnePlus Buds Users Facing Issues With Left Earpiece: Report

OnePlus Buds were launched earlier this year, but the true wireless earbuds are already facing issues. Several users have reportedly complained that the left earpiece has been malfunctioning, and there appears to be no fix for it yet.

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Xbox Game Pass Now Lets You Pre-Load Upcoming Games on Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

You can now pre-load upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One, Microsoft has announced, thanks to the new November 2020 Xbox Console Update. You’ll find a new “Coming Soon” section on your console or in the Xbox Game Pass app.

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Hangouts Group Conversations to Appear in Google Chat Soon

Google is bringing three changes to group conversations in Google Chat starting from December 3. As per the changes, new members can see all the messages, even those that were sent in the group before they joined.

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Vivo V20 Pro Price in India Revealed by Retailers Ahead of Official Launch

Vivo V20 Pro price in India has been revealed by key retailers ahead of its official launch in the country. The new Vivo phone is coming to the Indian market on Wednesday, December 2.

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Xiaomi Trumps Apple in Q3 2020 Global Sales, Samsung Leads: Gartner

Gartner has released its global smartphone sales figures for Q3 2020, and even though Samsung has triumphed with 80.8 million unit sales, it sees a marginal annual growth of just 2.2 percent. Xiaomi on the other hand sees a significant 34.9 percent annual growth, trumping Apple and taking the third position in overall market share. It sold over 44.4 million units raki...

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Cyberpunk 2077 PC Requirements, Release Date, Price, PS5 Upgrade, and More

Cyberpunk 2077 is set to release on December 10. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. The title will also be playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. From the release date to the system requirements, here’s everything you need to know about Cyberpunk 2077.

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Zoom Q3 Results Show COVID-Related Breakneck Growth Is Slowing Down

Zoom’s videoconferencing service remains a fixture in pandemic life, but its breakneck growth is showing signs of tapering off as investors debate whether the company will be able to build upon its recent success after a vaccine enables people to intermingle again.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 Alleged Renders Show Quad Rear Cameras, 6.5-inch Notched Display

Samsung Galaxy A32 alleged renders show a plastic phone with a 6.5-inch display that has a notch for the selfie camera. The phone is expected to come with a quad rear camera setup that could be headlined by a 48-megapixel primary sensor.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Renders Surface Online; OnePlus 9E Reportedly in the Works

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro design has been tipped through fresh renders online. Alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro renders, a new report from a tipster claimed that the OnePlus 9 series could include a third model that might be called OnePlus 9E.

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Spotify Reveals Top Songs, Artists, Albums in India and Globally in 2020

Arijit Singh, Bad Bunny, 'Shayad', 'The Blinding Lights', Kabir Singh, and YHLQMDLG lead Spotify’s most-streamed songs, artists, and albums in India and globally in 2020.

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Redmi Note 9 4G China Model May Launch as Redmi 9 Power in India; Poco M3 India Variant Leaked Online

Redmi Note 9 4G China model is now reported to launch in the India market with the name Redmi 9 Power. Meanwhile, Xiaomi introduced the Poco M3 first in Europe and then re-introduced it as the Redmi Note 9 4G in China with slight tweaks in design. Now, both, the Redmi 9 Power and Poco M3, are expected to launch in India.

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Plans to Step Down January 20

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, who oversaw the repeal of landmark US net neutrality rules and a series of key spectrum auctions to address growing wireless needs, said he plans to leave the commission on January 20.

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Facebook, Google, More Tech Giants to Face Digital Tax in Canada in 2022

Canada plans to impose a tax on corporations providing digital services from 2022 that will stay in place until major nations come up with a coordinated approach on taxation.

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Facebook, Google Becoming 'Human Rights-Free Zones' in Vietnam: Amnesty International

Facebook and Google are fast becoming "human rights-free zones" in Vietnam, Amnesty International warned, accusing the tech titans of helping censor peaceful dissent and political expression in the country.

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Amazon, Apple Stay Away From New French Initiative to Set Principles for Big Tech

Amazon and Apple have not signed up to a new French initiative to get global tech companies to publicly commit to principles including paying their fair share of taxes.

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Facebook Buys Online Customer Service Startup Kustomer

Facebook announced it is buying Kustomer, a startup specialising in helping businesses interact with customers online.

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Bitcoin Jumps to All-Time High of Over $19,800 Amid Increased Demand

Bitcoin soared to a record high against the dollar on Monday, boosted by increased demand from both institutional and retail investors that saw the virtual currency as a safe-haven and a hedge against inflation.

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Best Home Entertainment Gadgets of 2020

We’ve tested a bunch of home entertainment products this year, including televisions, smart speakers, soundbars, and streaming devices. Here are our top picks for 2020 in all of these categories.

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Apple Is Offering New Users a Five-Month Free Apple Music Subscription via Shazam

Apple is offering new Apple Music users a free five-month subscription via Shazam as part of a special holiday offer. The offer is valid till January 17 2021 and applies to users in India, Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and some other countries.

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MacBook Pro 16-Inch With 12-Core Apple M1X Processor Tipped

MacBook Pro 16-inch with Apple M1X processor has been tipped and it is said to come with 12 cores instead of the eight cores found in the M1 processor. There is no information on a launch date but the tipster states that there will be a press release for the same.

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Nokia Laptop Series Spotted in BIS Listings, May Debut in India Soon

Nokia laptop series may debut in India soon. Multiple models have received certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), though there are no official details to confirm the development.

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Jabra Elite 85t TWS Earbuds With ANC, HearThrough Mode Launched: Price, Features

Jabra Elite 85t earbuds have been launched with advanced active noise cancellation. The earbuds feature 6-microphones for clear communication, and are equipped with 12mm speakers. The earbuds are claimed to offer up to 25 hours of total run time with ANC on.

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Microsoft Teams Will Stop Working on Internet Explorer 11 Today, Microsoft 365 Apps Support Will End August 2021

Microsoft Teams will stop working on Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) from November 30 as per the company’s timeline that was shared back in August. Users will have to switch to Microsoft Edge to use Teams.

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'World’s Smallest Atom-Memory Unit’ Created for Smaller, Faster, More Energy-Efficient Computing Chips

Researchers claim to have created the world’s smallest memory device that may lead to faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient electronic chips for consumer electronics and brain-inspired computing. The scientists reduced the size of the thinnest memory storage device to just a single square nanometre.

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Lunar Eclipse 2020: How to Watch Chandra Grahan Live in India Today

Lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan is appearing in the skies today. It will be the fourth and the last eclipse of 2020. The lunar eclipse November 2020 will be seen in many parts of Europe as well as Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic — along with some parts of Asia.

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Spotify Is Testing a Stories Feature With Playlists, Artists: Report

Spotify has started testing a Stories feature with selected playlists and a few artists whose songs are present in the playlist, a media report has said. The feature allows users to share video clips that can contain snippets of songs as well as introduce their playlists.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/spotify-tests-stories-playlists-artists-report-2332048#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung’s Upcoming True Wireless Earphones Will Be Called Galaxy Buds Pro: Report

Samsung’s upcoming true wireless earphones will be called the Galaxy Buds Pro, as per a new report citing certification confirmations. The earphones are expected to come with active noise cancellation.

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Flipkart’s Flipstart Days Sale to Start Tomorrow, With Offers of Up to 80 Percent Off on Electronic Accessories

Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale beings tomorrow, December 1, and will go on till December 3, 2020. The sale will include discounts up to 80 percent off on electronic accessories and up to 50 percent off on TVs, ACs, and refrigerators. Discounts up to 30 percent off will be offered on the purchase of bestselling laptops.

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Sunday 29 November 2020

Amazon India Cyber Monday Sale Brings Up to 50 Percent Off on International Brands

Amazon India Cyber Monday sale brings up to 50 percent off on international brands such as Ecovacs, Akaso, Tribit, Huion, Nibosi, Sojos, and more. There are other limited time offers as well.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-india-cyber-monday-sale-november-30-black-friday-deals-50-percent-off-international-brands-2332009#rss-gadgets-all

Moto G 5G Launched in India With 5,000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Camera: Price, Specifications

Moto G 5G was launched in Europe earlier this month, and it has now made its way to India. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. It has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-g-5g-price-in-india-rs-20999-launched-specifications-features-2331187#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Level U2 Neckband Earbuds Launched With 12mm Drivers, 18 Hours Music Playback

Samsung Level U2 neckband earbuds have been launched. The new model comes over five years after the launch of the original Level U. The Samsung Level U2 are designed to deliver up to 18 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge.

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Nokia 5.4 With 6.4-Inch Hole-Punch Display May Be Launched Soon, Price Tipped

Nokia 5.4 may be launched with a 6.4-inch hole-punch display and a faster SoC than its predecessor, a report has said. The smartphone’s alleged 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant has been seen on two Australian retailers’ websites.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-5-4-6-4-inch-hole-punch-display-launch-specifications-price-report-2331991#rss-gadgets-all

Disney+ Hotstar December 2020: Mulan, Pixar’s Soul, Euphoria, and More

The Mandalorian season 2, Mulan, His Dark Materials season 2, Pixar’s Soul movie, holiday specials for Euphoria and High School Musical, Godmothered — the biggest TV shows and movies on Disney+ Hotstar Premium in December 2020.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Appears on HDR10+ Certification Site With Model Numbers PDSM00, PDST00

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G has appeared on an HDR10+ certification site. Two variants of the upcoming Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, carrying model numbers PDSM00 and PDST00, were listed on the site. . The smartphones were spotted on TENNA a few days ago, revealing key specifications such as a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel camera.

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ZTE Blade V2021 5G With 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Launching on December 2

ZTE Blade V2021 5G will be released on December 2, according to its listing on Chinese e-retailer JD.com. The phone will come with 5G support and a triple rear camera setup.

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Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro Tipped to Debut in January

Xiaomi Mi 11 series, comprising the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro, is speculated to debut as early as January. The Chinese company is likely to make a formal announcement about the Mi 11 series at Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 later this week.

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Huawei 5G Kit Installation Banned in Britain from September 2021

Britain has ordered telecom firms to not install any new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021. They were already banned from buying new Huawei 5G kit after year’s end.

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Trump to Add Chinese Chipmaker SMIC to Defense Blacklist: Sources

The Trump administration could add China's top chipmaker SMIC and national offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, according to a document and sources, curbing their access to US investors. This could escalate tensions between US and China weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

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Motorola Moto G 5G India Launch on November 30, Moto G9 Power Tipped to Come in December

Motorola Moto G 5G will launch in India on November 30, the company has confirmed. It will be available via Flipkart on November 30, 12pm (noon) onwards. The Moto G9 Power has been tipped to launch in the second week of December. Both phones were launched in the European market earlier this month.

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Netflix December 2020 Releases: Torbaaz, Mank, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, and More

The Walking Dead season 10, Torbaaz, Shazam!, Vir Das: Outside In, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, Bombay Rose, Mank, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4, The Prom, The Midnight Sky, Big Mouth: Season 4, Archer season 11, Godzilla — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix India in December 2020.

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Saturday 28 November 2020

Nokia 2.3, Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 8.3 5G Start to Get New Updates With Security Patches: Report

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is receiving a new V3.260 and it reportedly brings along the October 2020 security patch. The Nokia 8.3 5G, on the other hand, is reported to receive a V1.140 and it is said to bring along the November 2020 patch along with other invisible improvements.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-2-3-5-1-plus-8-3-5g-update-november-2020-securitypatch-android-10-rollout-2331099#rss-gadgets-all

The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: May the Force Be With You

The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5 review and recap: Chapter 13: The Jedi introduces Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, reveals Baby Yoda’s name (Grogu), and sets the Mandalorian on a dangerous path towards Tython, the centre of the Star Wars galaxy.

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OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Teardown Reveals Sandstone Laminate, Copper Vapour Chamber, More

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has been put through the teardown process by PBKreviews. It shows the back panel has large glass panes purely for aesthetic purposes. There is a lot of thermal paste, copper tape, and graphite film to keep the components cool.

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Nokia Smart TV 75-Inch 4K UHD Model With Dolby Vision, HDR10 Launched

Nokia Smart TV 75-inch model has been launched. The new model has been introduced by Nokia licensee StreamView in Europe. The TV comes with Dolby Vision support and includes a 4K UHD display.

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iPhone 12 mini Review

The iPhone 12 mini packs in most of the features and specifications of the larger iPhone 12, including a bright OLED display and excellent cameras. Should this be the new default option?

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Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Camera With In-Body Image Stabilisation Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Fujifilm X-S10 mirrorless camera with 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and newly-designed in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) has been launched in India. It features a vari-angle LCD screen that can also be flipped forward 180 degrees, and it uses a motion sensor retention mechanism.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/news/fujifilm-x-s10-mirrorless-camera-ibis-india-launch-features-price-2330680#rss-gadgets-all

YouTube App Version 2.12.08 Brings Limited 8K Streaming Support to Android TV: Report

YouTube app version 2.12.08 will let some Android TV viewers stream videos in 8K, as per a report. This is a limited feature, as per the changelog, and you need to be running Android 10 to be eligible for it. The changelog also mentions that the update will improve resolution selection and display YouTube Music splash screen.

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Micromax In 1b Base Variant Coming With Android 10 (Go Edition)

Micromax In 1b will be based on Google’s Android 10 (Go edition). The Android 10 (Go edition) will notably be limited to the base variant of the Micromax In 1b that will come with 2GB RAM + 32GB storage. However, its top-end variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model will run on the regular Android 10 operating system.

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JioGames Clash Royale Tournament to Start From November 28, Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 2.5 Lakhs Up for Grabs

JioGames, in collaboration with Supercell, is organising a Clash Royale tournament that will last for 27 days. Participants have a chance to play and win cash prizes worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs, along with weekly giveaways.

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YouTube Testing Easy Timestamp Tagging, Automatic Video Chapters

YouTube is testing a new way to let you tag the current time of the video while writing a comment by just tapping a dedicated icon. Additionally, YouTube is bringing automatic video chapters to help creators easily highlight specific parts of their videos for easy navigation.

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MacBook 2021 Range Tipped to Include Both Intel and Apple Silicon Models

TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released his predictions for the possible launch timeline of the redesigned Macbook range with the new Apple Silicon. He claims that a redesign for the Apple Silicon-based MacBook line-up will be launched in the second half of 2021. However, a new leak claims that the redesigned MacBook range may also see Intel-powered models next ye...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Leaked Case Renders Show Unique Rear Camera Module Design

Samsung Galaxy S21 leaked case renders show the design of its unique rear camera module. The images also show that the phone may carry all physical buttons on the right side.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-case-render-rear-camera-design-leak-2330639#rss-gadgets-all

Black Friday Deals: iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaners Get Up to 30 Percent Off

As a part of the Black Friday sales, iRobot has announced discounts on its Roomba and Brava devices. The discount can be availed only for one day, November 27, and is applicable for purchases made through iRobot stores as well as Amazon, Flipkart and other online shopping websites.

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PlayStation 5 Consoles Bought in India Before Official Launch Will Not Have Warranty: Report

PlayStation 5 consoles that are being sold in India ahead of the official launch will not have Indian warranty. So, they will not be serviceable by Sony or any authorised retailers.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series With One UI 3.1 Could Have Bixby Voice Unlock Feature: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 series may let you unlock your phone using Bixby voice as a biometric method, according to a report. Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch in January next year with One UI 3.1 based on Android 11. Until other phones receive One UI 3.1, Samsung Galaxy S21 will be the only phone with the ability to unlock via Bixby, as per the report.

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Redmi Note 9 5G Series Retail Boxes Surface Online, Suggest Key Specifications Ahead of Launch

Redmi Note 9 5G series retail boxes have surfaced online to suggest its key specifications ahead of official launch. The new series is expected to have at least two models, namely the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.

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Oppo A53 5G Alleged Specifications Leaked Ahead of December 1 Launch

A China Telecom listing has revealed that the rumoured Oppo A53 5G will be launched in China on December 1. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, which is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

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Flipkart Black Friday Sale Brings Discounts on Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, More Phones

Flipkart Black Friday sale is underway and will last till November 30. Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, LG, and more phones are currently on sale.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Specifications Leak, 120Hz Display Refresh Rate Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is rumoured to be the next-gen Galaxy Flip handset, after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G this year. Key specifications of the foldable phone have leaked online, and it is tipped to have a smaller crease than before, a 120Hz display refresh rate, and a 3,900mAh battery.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-specifications-leak-120hz-display-refresh-rate-3900mah-battery-2330564#rss-gadgets-all

Foxconn Said to Shift Some Apple Production to Vietnam to Minimise China Risk

Foxconn is moving some iPad and MacBook assembly to Vietnam from China at the request of Apple, as the US firm diversifies production to minimise the impact of a Sino-US trade war.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/foxconn-apple-ipad-macbook-production-assembly-move-to-vietnam-us-china-trade-war-2330533#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola Moto G 5G India Launch on November 30, Moto G9 Power Tipped to Come in December

Motorola Moto G 5G will launch in India on November 30, the company has confirmed. It will be available via Flipkart on November 30, 12pm (noon) onwards. The Moto G9 Power has been tipped to launch in the second week of December. Both phones were launched in the European market earlier this month.

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Google Pay Discontinuing Payments on Website, Introduces Transfer Fee in US

Google Pay is ditching its old app for Android and iOS devices and discontinuing support for payments on its website in the US. Google has also introduced a transfer fee of 1.5 percent for Google Pay users in the US using a debit card.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-pay-web-version-payments-discontinue-january-2021-us-transfer-fee-update-2330522#rss-gadgets-all

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU Price in India Revealed, Will Cost Rs. 64,990 Plus GST

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card will cost Rs. 64,990 (SEP) in India. This price is exclusive of GST. But the company has not shared exact dates for its availability.

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SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD and Sandisk Extreme microSD Cards Are Perfect for Today's Digital Creators

From a powerful rugged external SSD to a highly reliable microSD card, SanDisk makes them all.

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Moto G9 Plus Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Hints at India Launch: Report

Moto G9 Plus has been spotted on Indian BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification website, hinting at a future launch in the country. The phone has already gone official in Brazil in September, and since then there has been no clarity on whether it will be launched in the Indian market or not. However, the fresh BIS listing raises hopes of an India launch in the ...

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Amazfit Pop Pro Smartwatch Set to Launch December 1, Key Specifications Teased

Amazfit Pop Pro will launch in China on December 1. The smartwatch will come with a square dial with colour touchscreen display. Key specifications and features of Amazfit Pop Pro have also been teased, and it is set to offer NFC support and come with inbuilt GPS. The latter will prove to be the biggest differentiator between the upcoming Amazfit Pop Pro and the base ...

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Instagram Seen Blocking #Sikh Hashtag Yet Again for Some Users

Instagram seems to have blocked the #sikh hashtag on its platform. Some users have complained about the issue on Twitter. The new blocking comes just over five months after Facebook and Instagram were seen restricting the #sikh hashtag on their platforms for a number of users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/instagram-sikh-hashtag-block-facebook-2331467#rss-gadgets-all

Boat, Noise Lead Wearables Shipments in India in Q3, TWS Segment Sees 1156.3 Percent Annual Growth: IDC

IDC notes that the overall wearables market in India saw 11.8 million units shipped in third quarter of 2020 and a significant YoY growth of 165.1 percent was registered. A total of four million true wireless stereo (TWS) devices were shipped during the quarter, recording a whopping annual growth of 1156.3 percent in Q3, 2020.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/boat-noise-india-wearables-shipments-idc-q3-2020-report-tws-earbuds-1156-3-percent-annual-growth-2331453#rss-gadgets-all

Huawei P50 May Integrate Patented Liquid Lens Technology to Enable Millisecond-Level Focusing: Report

New liquid lens technology may be integrated into the Huawei P50 next year. This new technology was patented by Huawei on December 25 last year and announced in April this year. It is expected to be mass produced and commercialised next year. This liquid lens technology will be integrated into the telephoto lens module on the phone.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p50-liquid-lens-technology-millisecond-focusing-human-eye-report-2331408#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung’s New Galaxy Buds With ANC, Improved Ambient Mode May Launch Alongside Galaxy S21 Series: Report

Samsung Galaxy Buds TWS earbuds will reportedly launch alongside the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The South Korean tech giant has been introducing new earbuds alongside its flagship Galaxy S series for a few years now, and the next year may not be any different. These next-gen earbuds are tipped to support active noise cancellation (ANC) and have the same in-ea...

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Friday 27 November 2020

iPad Pro 2021 High-End Models Expected to Come With 5G mmWave Support: Report

iPad Pro next-gen line-up will reportedly support 5G mmWave technology seen on current generation iPhone 12 models in the US. This technology is said to offer faster speeds than sub-6GHz 5G at short distances. A new report suggests that Apple is actively developing its own in-house mmWave AiP (antenna in package) to integrate it into more of its portfolio, apart from ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/ipad-pro-2021-models-5g-mmwave-support-tipped-apple-report-2331376#rss-gadgets-all

Electronic Skin Has Strong Future Stretching Ahead, Study Suggests

A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability, and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real-time. Electronic skin, or e-skin, may play an important role in next-generation prosthetics, personalized medicine, soft robotics, and artificial intelligence.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/electronic-skin-research-study-kaust-yichen-cai-medical-study-2331354#rss-gadgets-all

Big Tech Firms in US Sees a New Era Under Joe Biden, but No Ease in Security

The Obama-Biden administration was a charmed era for America's tech companies — a moment when they were lionized as innovators, hailed as job creators and largely left alone. Now Joe Biden is coming back, this time as president. But times have changed.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/big-tech-us-joe-biden-google-facebook-antitrust-investigation-lawsuit-data-privacy-2331347#rss-gadgets-all

Google Opinion Rewards App That Pays for Surveys Is Now Available in Thailand

Google Opinion Rewards is now available in Thailand. The quick survey app is available in 29 countries, including India and Thailand. The changelog has no other update, so it is likely that the addition is part of a server-side change.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-opinion-rewards-app-now-available-thailand-google-play-india-29-countries-2331049#rss-gadgets-all

Nokia 9.3 PureView Launch Postponed to 2021 First Half: Report

Nokia 9.3 PureView launch has been postponed to sometime in the first half of 2021, a new leak has claimed. According to a tweet from a Nokia community handle, there is no specific timeline on the launch of the flagship handset.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-9-3-pureview-launch-postponed-2021-first-half-report-2331036#rss-gadgets-all

Tecno Pova With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC to Launch in India on December 4

Tecno Pova smartphone will be launched in India on December 4, a dedicated Flipkart page has revealed. It features a 6.8-inch HD+ (720x1,640 pixels) display with a hole-punch cutout that houses the selfie camera.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/tecno-pova-india-launch-december-4-flipkart-specifications-expected-price-2331026#rss-gadgets-all

Reliance Jio Adds Nearly 90 Million Subscribers in 2019, Vodafone Idea Loses Over 80 Million: TRAI

Reliance Jio saw considerable gains in 2019. However, Vodafone Idea and Airtel lost millions of wireless subscribers. Vodafone Idea lost 86.13 million subscribers in 2019 and Airtel lost 12.96 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea subscriber base declined from 418.75 million subscribers in December 2018 to 332.61 million subscribers in December 2019.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-adds-89-9-million-wireless-subscribers-vodafone-idea-airtel-lose-millions-trai-report-2331023#rss-gadgets-all

Apple Patent Application Shows It Could Bring Force Touch to MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar

Apple could develop a new MacBook Pro model with a Touch Bar supporting its pressure sensing tech Force Touch, a patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests. Force Touch was introduced on the first-generation Apple Watch back in September 2014. It later moved to the iPhone as 3D Touch and debuted on the MacBook family in 2015.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar-force-touch-patent-2331012#rss-gadgets-all

Xbox Bug That Could Have Leaked Actual User Email IDs Through Gamer Tag Patched by Microsoft: Report

Microsoft has reportedly patched a bug that could potentially give hackers access to actual email IDs through Xbox users’ gamer tags.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/xbox-bug-microsoft-patch-fix-leaked-actual-user-email-id-gamer-tag-2331004#rss-gadgets-all

Realme Phone With Model Number RMX3063 Spotted on FCC Certification Site, 5,000mAh Battery Tipped

Realme phone with model number RMX3063 has been listed on FCC certification site, suggesting that the company could be working on a new phone to launch in global markets. The phone’s key specifications have leaked through FCC, and it is tipped to include a 5,000mAh battery and a triple rear camera setup.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-rmx3063-spotted-fcc-specifications-leak-triple-rear-cameras-5000mah-battery-2330983#rss-gadgets-all

Huami Amazfit GTS 2 mini Launch on December 1, Thin and Light Profile Tipped

Huami Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is scheduled to launch in China on December 1. According to Huami Technology’s CEO, the wearable will feature a smaller screen and a thinner profile compared to the original Amazfit GTS 2 that was launched in September.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/huami-amazfit-gts-2-mini-launch-date-december-1-specifications-features-weibo-2330964#rss-gadgets-all

Vivo V20 Pro India Launch Confirmed for December 2: Expected Price, Specifications

Vivo V20 Pro India launch is set for Wednesday, December 2, the company confirmed through a media invite. The new Vivo phone was unveiled alongside Vivo V20 in Thailand in September. Vivo V20 Pro comes with dual selfie cameras as well as includes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-v20-pro-india-launch-date-december-2-price-expected-specifications-2330953#rss-gadgets-all

Black Friday Deals: Dyson Offers Discounts on Air Purifiers, Hair Straighteners, More Products Till November 30

Dyson has announced exclusive offers on a range of its products as a part of Black Friday sale, starting November 27 and will last up to November 30. The deals and money-back policy is exclusive for purchases made through the official website of Dyson India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/smart-home/news/dyson-black-friday-deals-discount-corrale-airwrap-price-in-india-november-30-air-purifiers-hair-straightener-vacuum-cleaner-2330945#rss-gadgets-all

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G Launched in China: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G have been launched in China. International availability of the new phones has not been announced yet. The phones will go on sale in China on December 1.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-pro-5g-4g-price-cny-1099-1299-1599-launched-china-specifications-xiaomi-2330937#rss-gadgets-all

Thursday 26 November 2020

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Get OxygenOS Update With Game Space Improvements, November 2020 Security Patch

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T get OxygenOS 10.3.7 update with November 2020 security patch and improvements to the Game Space. It brings some system improvements and new additions to the Game Space.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6-6t-oxygenos-10-3-7-update-game-space-improvements-november-2020-security-patch-2330927#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy S21+ Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Tips Forthcoming India Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21+ has reportedly been spotted on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) website hinting at an India launch in the near future. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch sometime in January, and there’s also going to be a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra model.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-bis-certification-site-listing-launch-hint-2330911#rss-gadgets-all

Lenovo Teases Design Elements of Upcoming Smartphone Series

Lenovo has released a new teaser on Weibo that hints at the design of its upcoming smartphone series. The teaser comes along with three distinct images. The new smartphone series by Lenovo is aimed to go up against the newly launched Redmi Note 9 phones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lenovo-upcoming-smartphone-series-design-teaser-redmi-note-9-competitor-2330905#rss-gadgets-all

How to Watch India vs Australia Live Stream

India vs Australia ODI series began Friday, and the tour will last until January 2021. Here’s how you can watch the live stream of IND vs AUS, the channels it’s broadcasting on, and the schedule for the full tour.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Alleged Case Renders Show Triple Rear Camera Module Design

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G leaked case renders show the design of its unique rear camera module. The images also show that the rumoured phone carries a dual flash setup on the back.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a32-5g-case-render-rear-camera-design-leak-2330886#rss-gadgets-all

Surface Laptop 4, Surface Pro 8 Images Allegedly Leak, Tipped to Launch in January Next Year

Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 alleged leaked images that seem to be from a US FCC filing have been shared by a tipster on Twitter. The two laptops are expected to launch in January next year.

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Redmi Watch With Up to 12 Days Battery Life, 5ATM Rating Launched

Redmi Watch has launched in China for a price of CNY 299 (roughly Rs. 3,300). It is up for pre-orders for an introductory low price of CNY 269 (roughly Rs. 3,000). It has a square dial and supports 24x7 heart rate monitoring as well. The wearable comes with seven sports modes that include running, swimming, and cycling.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/redmi-watch-price-cny-299-launched-specifications-features-2330876#rss-gadgets-all

Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless Earphones Review

At Rs. 16,990, the Sennheiser CX 400BT is a premium true wireless headset from Sennheiser, similar to the Momentum True Wireless 2 but minus the active noise cancellation. Find out if these earphones are worth the price in our review.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/sennheiser-cx-400bt-true-wireless-earphones-review-price-in-india-2330598#rss-gadgets-all

TCL 20 5G Leaked Renders, Specifications Tip Snapdragon 690 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras

TCL 20 5G specifications and renders have surfaced online. The new smartphone is rumoured to carry model number T781. The leaked specifications of TCL 20 5G suggest Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC and triple rear cameras.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/tcl-20-5g-specifications-renders-leak-snapdragon-690-soc-display-cameras-2330857#rss-gadgets-all

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei Urges Honor Sub-Brand to Become Competitor After Split

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei called on employees of its departing Honor subbrand to strive to surpass its parent in a farewell speech as the tech giant sells the budget brand to keep its sanction-hobbled supply chains alive.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-honor-split-ceo-ren-zhengfei-urges-employees-competitors-farewell-speech-2330841#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Workers in Germany Go on Strike on Black Friday Over Pay, Working Conditions

Amazon workers in Germany started a three-day strike Thursday timed to disrupt the online retailer's "Black Friday" sales bonanza.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-germany-workers-striker-black-friday-sales-verdi-union-pay-working-condition-2330834#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook, Google to Face Tougher Competition Rules in UK From New Antitrust Body

Britain will impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/facebook-google-uk-antitrust-digital-markets-unit-set-up-april-2021-2330826#rss-gadgets-all

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 1.0.4 Update Brings 60fps Gameplay to PS5, Xbox Series S/X

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 1.0.4 update brings several changes and improvements to the game, allowing it run at a constant 60fps on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/assassins-creed-valhalla-1-0-4-update-november-26-60fps-gameplay-to-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-2330445#rss-gadgets-all

Windows 10 Fall 2021 Update to Bring UI Overhaul, Android App Support: Report

Windows 10 will reportedly see a huge update in 2021 bringing a refreshed UI that is ‘modern and consistent’. One of the key changes also includes bringing Android apps to the Microsoft Store on Windows 10. The report claims that support for Android apps may show up in the 2021 timeframe and details regarding this are scarce at the moment. In any event, this will ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/windows-10-big-2021-fall-update-android-app-support-10x-no-win32-app-support-cloud-pc-app-streaming-service-2330443#rss-gadgets-all

Google Hangouts Group Video Calling Has Been Killed; Users Are Redirected to Meet

The group video calling option in Google Hangouts have become unavailable on the Android and the web version with the latest update. Users are being redirected to Google Meet instead. The new development comes amidst a series of steps taken by Google to replace the messenger app with Meet and Chat.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-hangouts-latest-update-removes-group-video-call-android-meet-chat-2330440#rss-gadgets-all

Vivo V21 Series Could Launch as Early as Q1 2021: Report

Vivo V21 series is in the works and could be launched by February, as per a report. While there are no details about the number of models in the lineup and specifications of the upcoming Vivo V21 series, it could release in the first quarter of 2021, according to a company spokesperson.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-v21-series-launch-q1-2021-february-expected-2330435#rss-gadgets-all

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Bill of Materials Surface Online, South Korean Components Dominate Value: Report

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro bill of materials (BOM) details have emerged on the Web. The iPhone 12 Pro is said to cost $406 (roughly Rs. 30,000), while the iPhone 12 reportedly carries a bill of materials of $373 (roughly Rs. 27,500).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-12-pro-cost-bill-of-materials-bom-teardown-component-providers-apple-2330434#rss-gadgets-all

Nokia 2.4 With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia 2.4 has debuted in India with dual rear cameras and a 20:9 display. The Nokia phone was launched in Europe in September — alongside the Nokia 3.4.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-2-4-price-in-india-rs-10399-launch-sale-release-date-december-4-specifications-2330429#rss-gadgets-all

Wednesday 25 November 2020

MacBook Air, Pro, Mac Mini Users Facing Bluetooth Issues With First- and Third-Party Peripherals: Report

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with M1 processor seem to be having Bluetooth connectivity issues with both first- and third-party peripherals. Apple is yet to respond to these issues.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/macbook-air-pro-mac-mini-apple-users-facing-bluetooth-issues-first-third-party-peripherals-magic-keyboard-mouse-logitech-2330404#rss-gadgets-all

Callers Will Soon Have to Dial ‘0’ Before Making Landline to Mobile Phone Calls: Telecom Department

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says that all fixed line subscribers should be provided with ‘0’ dialling facility, i.e., STD calling. Furthermore, an announcement explaining the change should be created and fed into fixed line switches to bring awareness. DoT orders that this announcement should be made whenever a subscriber dials a mobile number witho...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/dot-landline-to-mobile-phone-calls-prefix-0-announced-telcos-deadline-january-1-department-of-telecommunications-2330391#rss-gadgets-all

Vivo V20 Pro Registrations Begin in India, Launch Expected December 2

Vivo V20 Pro registrations have begun in India and the company’s official website now has a ‘Stay Notified’ button. Previous reports suggest that the phone may be launched in India on December 2.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-v20-pro-5g-registrations-begin-india-stay-notified-option-launch-date-specifications-leak-2330383#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook Continues Fight With ‘Super Spreaders’ on US Election Misinformation

On Facebook, the fight against US election misinformation continues, thanks to "super spreaders" – accounts that disseminate rumours and fabrications, falsely spreading the idea that the 2020 election was beset by organised, extensive fraud by the Democratic Party.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/features/facebook-us-presidential-elections-2020-results-misinformation-joe-biden-democratic-party-2330377#rss-gadgets-all

Black Friday 2020 Deals Go Live: Best Offers on AirPods Pro, Nintendo Switch, VPN Subscriptions, and More

Black Friday 2020 sales have gone live on Thanksgiving Day. We have handpicked the best deals and offers that you can grab while sitting in India. Some of these deals will run out pretty quickly so don't waste a lot of time thinking.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/black-friday-2020-deals-india-best-offers-on-airpods-pro-tablets-cameras-games-web-hosting-domains-vpn-more-2330374#rss-gadgets-all

Tesla Plans to Produce Electric Car Chargers in China, Document Shows

Tesla plans to start manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the US firm that is seeking to expand sales in the world's biggest car market.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-china-electric-car-charger-production-charging-piles-shanghai-2330375#rss-gadgets-all

TWS Earbuds Shipments in India Up 723 Percent YoY in Q3, Boat Emerged as Leading Player: Counterpoint

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, which are also known as hearables, marked 723 percent year-over-year growth in shipments in the third quarter of 2020, according to research firm Counterpoint. Boat became the market leader with an 18 percent share, while Xiaomi maintained its second position.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/india-tws-earbuds-market-shipments-boat-xiaomi-realme-jbl-apple-q3-2020-counterpoint-2330367#rss-gadgets-all

Steam Autumn Sale: FIFA 21, Death Stranding, Marvel’s Avengers, and More

FIFA 21, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Marvel’s Avengers, Death Stranding, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, Star Wars: Squadrons, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, PUBG, GTA 5, Among Us — these are the best Steam Black Friday deals during the Steam Autumn Sale.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/steam-black-friday-sale-autumn-best-deals-fifa-21-star-wars-fall-guys-death-stranding-2330365#rss-gadgets-all

SpaceX to Press Ahead With Starlink Tests, Delays Commercial Service

SpaceX will continue beta testing its satellite-based broadband service Starlink into next year, the company said, indicating commercial service would not likely be offered in 2020 as previously planned.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/spacex-starlink-tests-continues-commercial-service-delayed-2021-satellite-broadband-2330358#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Web Services Sees Widespread Outage; Websites, Software Providers Affected

Amazon's widely used cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is experiencing a large-scale outage, the company said on Wednesday, affecting users ranging from websites to software providers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-web-services-aws-outage-global-websites-affected-roku-spark-flickr-2330357#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Odyssey G9, Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Samsung Odyssey G9 and Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitors are available for pre-orders in the Indian market till December 31. They start at Rs. 49,000 and go up to Rs. 1,99,000.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/samsung-odyssey-g9-g7-price-in-india-rs-49900-launch-curved-gaming-monitors-specifications-features-2330354#rss-gadgets-all

Vivo Y1s With Helio P35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y1s has discreetly launched in India. The phone is listed on the company site and is priced starting at Rs. 7,990. It is positioned in the entry-level segment and key specifications include Android 10 software, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 4,030mAh battery.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-y1s-price-in-india-rs-7990-launch-specifications-features-sale-2330352#rss-gadgets-all

France Orders Tech Giants to Pay Digital Service Tax

France's finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech companies liable for its digital service tax to pay the levy as planned in December.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/france-big-tech-companies-pay-digital-service-tax-december-2020-facebook-amazon-oecd-2330345#rss-gadgets-all

Tech Giants May Face Fines or Be Forced to Break Up if They Breach New Rules: EU Digital Chief Thierry Breton

Tech giants that break new EU rules aimed at curbing their powers could face fines, be ordered to change their practices, or even be forced to break up their European businesses, the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/eu-digital-services-act-dsa-dma-new-rules-tech-giants-fine-break-up-thierry-breton-2330335#rss-gadgets-all

Slack in Talks to Be Acquired by Salesforce: Report

Salesforce plans to buy corporate messaging platform Slack, according to a report, leading to a jump in stock prices for the young company.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/slack-salesforce-buy-acquire-sale-merger-market-share-stock-prices-2330329#rss-gadgets-all

TikTok Sale Deadline Extended to December 4 by US Treasury

The US Treasury said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform's American business.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-bytedance-sale-us-deadline-extended-december-4-treasury-donald-trump-trade-ban-2330316#rss-gadgets-all

Micromax in 1b to Go on Sale in India for First Time Today via Flipkart, Company Site: Price, Specifications

Micromax In 1b will be available for purchase through Flipkart as well as the Micromax website. The phone comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, and this version is priced at Rs. 7,999.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/micromax-in-1b-india-sale-today-price-rs-6999-flipkart-specifications-2330156#rss-gadgets-all

Xbox App May Come to Smart TVs in the Next 12 Months: Phil Spencer

Xbox app may come to smart TVs in the next 12 months allowing users to stream games straight to their TVs, head of Xbox Phil Spencer shared the development in an interview.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/xbox-app-for-smart-tvs-12-months-phil-spencer-microsoft-xcloud-game-streaming-2329969#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Launches ZMI Power Bank With 5,000mAh Battery and Hand Warmer Function

The ZMI brand, a part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, has released the ZMI, a hand warmer in combination with a power bank. The device is designed to charge an iPhone 12 quicker than an original iPhone charger. The product is now on sale in China and is priced at CNY 89 (roughly Rs. 1,000).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-zmi-hand-warmer-power-bank-smartphone-charger-iphone-12-bluetooth-headset-smartwatch-2329964#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Display Details Suggested in MIUI 12 Beta, Ahead of Official Announcement

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro display details have been suggested by a MIUI 12 beta release. The phone appears to have a QHD+ display and include the ability to switch between full-HD+ and Quad HD+ automatically.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-11-pro-qhd-plus-display-details-miui-12-beta-hints-2329958#rss-gadgets-all

Virat Kohli AR Filter Released on Instagram, Facebook Ahead of Australia Series

The ‘Bat Talks for India’ AR filter will enable fans to re-create Kohli’s iconic celebration after recording a century against Australia nearly two years ago. If you wish to use the AR effect on Facebook, it is available on Virat Kohli’s post with the effect from his Facebook Page.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-virat-kohli-ar-filter-released-ahead-of-australia-series-2329955#rss-gadgets-all

The Expanse Season 6: Amazon Prime Video Renews Sci-Fi Series for Final Season

The Expanse has been renewed for season 6 that will also be its final season, Amazon Prime Video has announced. The Expanse season 6 won’t feature cast member Cas Anvar, after an investigation was carried out over several sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/expanse-season-6-final-renewal-end-cas-anvar-amazon-prime-video-2329946#rss-gadgets-all

Apple HomePod mini Facing Global Availability Issues, Long Shipping Times

Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini smart speaker is facing availability issues in many countries, including some where it has already launched. For now, easy availability is limited to the US and India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/smart-home/news/apple-homepod-mini-availability-issues-mexico-taiwan-china-europe-2329936#rss-gadgets-all

Google Contacts Will Soon Be Visible on the Gmail Side Panel to Provide Additional Information

Google is adding Contacts to the side panel on Gmail. Soon, you’ll be able to learn more about the person you’re collaborating with on Gmail by hovering around the Contacts icon on the side bar. The feature has begun rolling out, but will take a couple of weeks to reach all users globally.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-contacts-visible-gmail-sidebar-additional-information-2329940#rss-gadgets-all

Tuesday 24 November 2020

Xiaomi 55W Fast Charger Spotted on 3C Certification Website: Report

Xiaomi seems to be working on a 55W fast charger with model number MDY-12-EQ for its mid-range and high-end models, and future Redmi phones, a tipster has shared.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-55w-fast-charger-spotted-3c-certification-website-redmi-note-9-5g-series-2329925#rss-gadgets-all

WhiteHat Jr Exposed Data of Over 2.8 Lakh Students, Teachers Due to Multiple Vulnerabilities: Report

WhiteHat Jr, a popular online coding platform for young kids, exposed personal data of over 2.8 lakh students and teachers due to multiple vulnerabilities that existed in its servers until the middle of November, according to a report. The platform have fixed the issues after it was informed by a security researcher.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whitehat-jr-vulnerabilities-security-issues-exposing-2-8-lakh-student-teacher-data-2329924#rss-gadgets-all

MacBook Air With M1 Processor Scores Over One Million Points on AnTuTu

The M1-based MacBook Air has managed to achieve 11,19,243 points that includes a CPU score of 2,82,265, GPU score of 5,38,944, MEM score of 1,89,921, and UX score of 1,08,113.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/macbook-air-m1-processor-antutu-benchmark-one-million-points-2329916#rss-gadgets-all

Red Dead Online Standalone Game Available December 1 for $5

Red Dead Redemption 2’s online-only Red Dead Online becomes a standalone game on December 1 for an introductory price of $5 (roughly Rs. 370). It will be available on PlayStation Store (for PS4), Microsoft Store (for Xbox One), Rockstar Games Launcher, Epic Games Store, and Steam (for PC).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/red-dead-online-standalone-game-pc-ps4-xbox-one-release-date-ps5-series-x-s-2329908#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A12, Samsung Galaxy A02s With 15W Fast Charging and 5,000mAh Battery Announced: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s have been announced in Europe but the company has not shared details on international availability as of yet. The Galaxy A12 starts at EUR 179 while the Galaxy A02s starts at EUR 150.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a12-a02s-price-eur-179-150-launch-specifications-5000mah-battery-2329892#rss-gadgets-all

EU Says It Could Be Self-Sufficient in Electric Vehicle Batteries by 2025

The European Union could produce enough batteries by 2025 to power its fast-growing fleet of electric vehicles without relying on imported cells, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/eu-european-union-electric-vehicle-car-batteries-self-sufficient-2025-carbon-neutral-2050-2329886#rss-gadgets-all

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides for iOS Can Now Edit Microsoft Office Files

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides users on iOS will now be able to edit Microsoft Office files. This will streamline the workflow, as users won’t be required to covert file types all the time. You can edit, comment, and collaborate through this new feature. The feature was already available for Android and Web users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-docs-sheets-slides-ios-microsoft-office-files-edit-open-add-convert-2329879#rss-gadgets-all

Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro Launch Announcement by Xiaomi Likely for Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020

Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun is joining Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 where he’s likely to announce the Mi 11 flagship. The virtual conference is taking place between December 1 and 2.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-11-pro-launch-date-december-1-2-qualcomm-snapdragon-tech-summit-2020-lei-jun-2329875#rss-gadgets-all

Wonder Woman 1984 India Release Date Set for Christmas

Wonder Woman 1984 release date in India is December 25, Christmas Day. India release date for WW84 is the same day as its release on HBO Max and in cinemas in the US. In India, Wonder Woman 1984 will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/wonder-woman-1984-india-release-date-christmas-hindi-tamil-telugu-ww84-2329872#rss-gadgets-all

Dell Rides Booming Demands for Remote-Working Tools to Beat Quarterly Sales Estimates

Dell forecast current-quarter sales above market expectations as a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and learning powered demand for its desktops and notebooks, helping it post a surprise rise in third-quarter revenue.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/dell-q3-sales-estimates-revenue-earnings-third-quarter-beat-estimate-remote-work-from-home-coronavirus-2329864#rss-gadgets-all

Tesla Plans to Build 'World's Largest' Battery Plant Near Berlin

Tesla boss Elon Musk said that he plans to build the world's largest battery-cell factory at the group's electric car plant near Berlin.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-elon-musk-plans-to-build-worlds-largest-battery-plant-gigafactory-gruenheide-berlin-germany-2329862#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Offers Up to $3,000 Signing Bonus for New Holiday Hires at US Facilities

Amazon is offering signing bonuses of up to $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2.2 lakhs) at certain facilities in the US as it ramps up hiring for the busy holiday season.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-signing-bonus-new-holiday-season-hires-usd-3000-us-facilities-2329859#rss-gadgets-all

YouTube Bans One America News Network From Posting New Videos for a Week Due to COVID-19 Rule Violation

YouTube said it had barred the right-wing outlet One America News Network from posting new videos for a week after it broke the site's rules against content that claims there is a guaranteed cure for COVID-19.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/youtube-bans-one-america-new-network-oan-oann-posting-new-video-covid-19-coronavirus-cure-vaccine-rule-violation-2329855#rss-gadgets-all

Bitcoin Climbs Towards All-Time High After Topping $19,000

Bitcoin moved to within a whisker of its all-time high on Tuesday, after hitting $19,000 (roughly Rs. 14 lakhs) for the first time in nearly three years.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/bitcoin-price-usd-19225-all-time-high-record-19666-cryptocurrency-2329850#rss-gadgets-all

ZTE Petition to Reconsider US National Security Threat Designation Rejected by FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it had rejected a petition from ZTE asking the agency to reconsider its decision designating the Chinese company as a US national security threat to communications networks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/zte-fcc-petition-us-national-security-threat-designation-reconsider-plea-huawei-china-2329843#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Verification to Relaunch in Early 2021 Following Public Feedback

Twitter released plans for its new policy on how people are "verified" on the site, an area the company has long promised to revamp to address confusion and criticisms over the blue check-mark badges it uses to authenticate the identity of prominent accounts.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-verification-relaunch-early-2021-public-feedback-application-process-2329837#rss-gadgets-all

Google Search Will Start Considering Past Searches to Suggest Relevant Queries on Top

Google Search is getting a conversational experience using language-understanding capabilities that will use the context from your recent activity on the search engine to suggest relevant queries to you. Google is also improving the experience for people who are looking to explore something, such as a movie to watch with their families.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-search-language-understanding-capabilities-update-relevant-queries-2329589#rss-gadgets-all

Steam Gets PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Support With LED, Trackpad, Rumble, Gyro Features

Steam gets support for the PS5 DualSense controller after Valve added initial support for it earlier this month. Games will now support the controller’s LED, trackpad, rumble, and gyro features.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/steam-playstation-5-ps5-dualsense-controller-led-trackpad-rumble-gyro-features-support-beta-2329567#rss-gadgets-all

Redmi Note 9 5G Official Render Surfaces Ahead of November 26 Launch, Circular Rear Camera Module Spotted

An official render of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has appeared ahead of the phone’s launch on November 26. The render shows the back panel of the phone sporting a turquoise colour on top, blending towards a peach shade at the bottom. The smartphone will be launched alongside two others in the Redmi Note 9 series.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-5g-official-render-appears-weibo-launch-november-26-circular-camera-module-turquoise-peach-shade-2329533#rss-gadgets-all

Micromax in Note 1 Next Sale Will Start at 12 Noon on December 1: Price in India, Specifications

Micromax In Note 1 was launched in India early in November and will go on its second sale on December 1 starting 12pm (noon). It starts at Rs. 10,999 and comes in two RAM and storage configurations.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/micromax-in-note-1-price-in-india-rs-10999-next-sale-12-noon-december-1-specifications-2329501#rss-gadgets-all

iPad Pro Lineup to Get OLED Displays in 2021: Report

Apple is expected to launch its new iPad Pro lineup in 2021 with OLED screens, as per a report. The new lineup could come after next-generation iPad models that are rumoured to come with mini-LED displays.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/ipad-pro-2021-oled-display-plans-h2-2021-apple-2329498#rss-gadgets-all

Paytm Postpaid Users Can Now Convert Their Monthly Spends into EMIs

India’s leading fintech company and online payment app, Paytm announced yesterday that their postpaid users can now pay back their dues in instalments (EMIs). The service is intended to add a new level of flexibility to the users’ shopping experience and is available in different categories.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/paytm-postpaid-launches-emi-monthly-spend-credit-equated-monthly-instalments-2329474#rss-gadgets-all

Nintendo Black Friday Deals: Raji, Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and More

Raji: An Ancient Epic, Hades, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Super Mario Party, Just Dance 2021, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, Torchlight 3, FIFA 21 Legacy Edition, NBA 2K21, Crysis Remastered — these are the best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch games in the Nintendo Cyber Deals sale.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/nintendo-black-friday-deals-cyber-sale-switch-mario-zelda-raji-hades-nfs-fifa-21-crysis-doom-2329469#rss-gadgets-all

Moto G 5G, Moto G9 Power Tipped to Launch in India Soon

Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power may come to the Indian market soon, as per a known tipster. The phones were launched in early November in the European market.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-g-5g-g9-power-motorola-expected-launch-india-soon-tipster-twitter-specifications-2329466#rss-gadgets-all

iPhone 12 Pro Max Review

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is more than just a iPhone 12 Pro with a larger display and battery. Apple has saved its best camera tech for this model. Does that make it worth the premium over the iPhone 12 Pro? Find out in our review.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/iphone-12-pro-max-price-in-india-vs-iphone-12-pro-review-camera-battery-life-apple-2329400#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola Nio Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 865 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras, Up to 12GB RAM

Motorola Nio seems to be the next flagship smartphone from the Lenovo-owned company. The phone may be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and come with a triple rear camera setup.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-nio-tipped-snapdragon-865-soc-triple-rear-cameras-12gb-ram-xt2125-model-2329453#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter to Warn Users Before Liking a Labelled Tweet With Potential Misinformation

Twitter will start showing you a warning when you try to like a tweet that has been labelled for potentially including misleading information. This is rolling out to iOS and the Web globally this week, as per a report. Twitter already shows a warning when you attempt to retweet a labelled tweet.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-like-labelled-tweet-warning-users-potential-misleading-information-2329449#rss-gadgets-all

Some Apple HomePod mini Users Are Having Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues, No Solution Available Yet

Some users of Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini are facing connectivity issues with the smart speaker, and there doesn’t seem to be a fix for the problem yet. The issue seems to be specific to voice commands for now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/smart-home/news/apple-homepod-mini-wi-fi-connectivity-issues-siri-voice-commands-reports-2329436#rss-gadgets-all

Monday 23 November 2020

The Mandalorian AR Experience Brings the Star Wars Series Into Your Home

The Mandalorian AR Experience brings Baby Yoda and the Star Wars series into your homes. Available only on 5G Android phones, The Mandalorian augmented reality app has been developed with the help of Google’s ARCore.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/mandalorian-ar-experience-app-android-5g-arcore-baby-yoda-star-wars-augmented-reality-2329422#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Echo Buds Get Fitness Features to Track Your Workouts Using Alexa

Amazon Echo Buds are getting a new update that brings fitness features. These new features will enable Amazon’s truly wireless (TWS) earbuds to track activities such as running and walking. The Echo Buds will also be able to track calories burned and offer step count through the new update.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/amazon-echo-buds-fitness-features-update-workout-tracking-alexa-2329406#rss-gadgets-all

iPhone 12 Beats Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Speed Test G by a Clear Margin

iPhone 12 has gone head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and secured a clear win in a real-world speed test. The iPhone 12 showed significantly faster speeds in terms of CPU and GPU compared to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-12-apple-beats-samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-speed-test-g-clear-margin-cpu-gpu-benchmark-2329402#rss-gadgets-all

Poco M3 Price Leaks Ahead of Launch Today, Expected to Start at EUR 149

Poco M3 price has surfaced online hours before its launch. As per a report, the upcoming Poco smartphone will be priced at EUR 149-159 (roughly between Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 14,000) for the base 4GB + 64GB storage variant, and EUR 169-179 (roughly between Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 15,700) for the 4GB + 128GB storage option.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-m3-price-eur-149-159-launch-specifications-4gb-ram-64gb-storage-option-2329393#rss-gadgets-all

Delhi Crime Is India’s First Winner at International Emmys. Here’s the Full List

International Emmy Awards 2020 winners list: best drama series winner Delhi Crime is India’s first honour at the International Emmys. Richie Mehta thanked women for the role they played in the Nirbhaya case and on the Netflix series.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/delhi-crime-international-emmy-awards-2020-winners-list-india-best-series-2329388#rss-gadgets-all

Apple Security Head Thomas Moyer Charged With Offering Bribe for Gun Licences

A California district attorney accused Apple Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer of offering a bribe to state officials for gun licences, according to indictments issued.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/apple-security-chief-thomas-moyer-charged-bride-gun-concealed-firearms-licences-2329366#rss-gadgets-all

China Launches Chang’e-5 Moon Probe to Bring Back Lunar Rocks

China launched an unmanned spacecraft with Chang'e-5 probe to bring back lunar rocks – the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from the Moon in four decades.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/china-moon-probe-chang-e-5-long-march-5-space-rocket-launch-successful-cgtn-2329360#rss-gadgets-all

Micromax In Note 1 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Company Site: Price, Specifications

Micromax In Note 1 will go on sale in India. The Micromax phone was launched alongside the Micromax In 1b earlier this month. Micromax In Note 1 competes against the likes of Redmi Note 9 and Realme Narzo 20.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/micromax-in-note-1-sale-today-price-in-india-rs-10999-specifications-12-noon-flipkart-2329358#rss-gadgets-all

Google Faces UK Scrutiny Over New Advertising Data Revamp

Google faces fresh regulatory scrutiny in Britain over plans to revamp its ad data system, after an industry lobbying group complained to the competition watchdog that the changes would cement the US tech giant's online dominance.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-advertising-data-revamp-uk-scrutiny-antitrust-online-dominance-2329357#rss-gadgets-all

Apple to Extend Fee Waiver for Paid Events Through June 30 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Apple said it would extend through June 30 a waiver on app fees for paid events such as tutoring and fitness classes, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/apple-extend-fee-waiver-paid-event-free-usage-events-june-30-extend-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-2329349#rss-gadgets-all

Snapchat Spotlight Feature Launched, Designed to Be In-App Competitor for TikTok

Snapchat unveiled Spotlight, a new curated short-form video feed, in a stepped-up challenge to social media rivals like TikTok.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-spotlight-feature-launched-tiktok-rival-bytedance-content-feed-moderators-2329347#rss-gadgets-all

Indian Smartphone Exports Estimated to Cross $1.5 Billion by End of 2020: techARC Research

India smartphone exports are estimated to cross $1.5 billion in 2020. India exports smartphones to 24 countries with total of 12.9 million mobiles phones shipped between January and September.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/indian-smartphone-exports-estimated-to-cross-usd-1-5-billion-end-of-2020-research-samsung-lava-2329149#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung 'SGH-N378' Phone With 5G-Enabled Snapdragon 750G Spotted on GeekBench

A GeekBench 5 benchmark run was recently spotted online from a device that bears the model number “Samsung SGH-N378". The handset has been brought to attention by a reputable tipster, along with some additional information about the hardware that also mentions an Adreno 619 GPU.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-5g-smartphone-geekbench-leaked-sgh-n378-snapdragon-750g-2329112#rss-gadgets-all

Jabra Elite 45h Wireless Headphones Review

The Jabra Elite 45h is the company’s newest on-ear wireless headset in India, and promises up to 50 hours of battery life. We review this compact wireless pair of headphones to find out if it's worth the money.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/jabra-elite-45h-wireless-headphones-review-price-in-india-2329102#rss-gadgets-all

PlayStation 5 Requires a Native Build to Support 120fps, Xbox Series X Only Needs a Minor Patch: Report

PlayStation 5 does not seem to be getting updates for older generation games to run at 120fps like the Xbox Series X does and this is because of the way Sony has implemented backward compatibility.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/playstation-5-sony-native-build-support-120fps-backward-compatibility-xbox-series-x-minor-patch-rocket-league-2329099#rss-gadgets-all

Timex Alarm Clock With Wireless Charging Spotted on Wireless Power Consortium Site

Wireless Power Consortium has certified a new Timex alarm clock with wireless charging (TW300) device. The listing has an image attached alongside that shows a cylindrical table-top design with a flat surface on top for wireless charging support. There’s a display screen up front that shows the time in red LED light. This product lets you charge your phone wirelessl...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/smart-home/news/timex-alarm-clock-with-wireless-charging-spotted-tw300-wireless-power-consortium-certification-site-2329100#rss-gadgets-all

Excell Broadband Revises Plans, 150Mbps Available for Rs. 1,199

Excell Broadband is revising its Internet plans with higher speeds and reduced rates. A 150Mbps broadband plan, referred to as the preferred plan, is being offered at Rs. 1,199. Its ‘Smart’ plan, meanwhile, starts at Rs. 499 and offers users 60Mbps speed with 400GB data limit and 1Mbps speed post FUP.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/excell-broadband-plans-revised-rs-1199-150-mbps-preferred-smart-ultimate-2329045#rss-gadgets-all

Google Call May Be the New Name for Phone by Google App, Redesigned Icon Spotted Online

Google Call could be the new name for Google’s phone app as it was spotted in a YouTube ad. The app icon comes with the four Google colours that fall in line with the Workspace rebrand.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-call-rebrand-icon-new-name-phone-by-google-app-four-colours-workspace-g-suite-2329040#rss-gadgets-all

Redmi Note 9 Pro Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch, Lu Weibing Hints at Snapdragon 750G SoC On-board

A leaked poster claims that the Redmi Note 9 Pro may have an LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and have an 108-megapixel primary sensor. The phone is reported to pack 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The poster also claims that there will be 3.5mm audio jack support and offer NFC. It is also le...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-9-pro-5g-specifications-tipped-november-26-launch-snapdragon-750g-soc-2329037#rss-gadgets-all

OPPO Takes a Leap Into the Future With Innovative Phone, AR Glasses, More

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Xbox Black Friday Deals: Sea of Thieves, Watch Dogs: Legion, and More

FIFA 21, Forza Horizon 4, Watch Dogs: Legion, Sea of Thieves, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Gears 5, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, No Man’s Sky, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition, Star Wars: Squadrons, Marvel’s Avengers — these are the best Xbox Black Friday deals on Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC games.

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Google Chrome Extensions Must Show Details on User Data They Collect Starting January 2021

Google Chrome extensions will have to show more detail on user data they collect starting from January 2021. The tools for this have been provided to developers and they are required to implement the changes by January 18 next year.

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Poco M3 Key Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch, to Come With 6,000mAh Battery

Poco's global Twitter account has revealed several key specifications of the Poco M3. The phone is teased to sport a 6.53-inch display and is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. The phone is also confirmed to pack a large 6,000mAh battery on board.

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Samsung Galaxy A12 Receives Bluetooth Certification, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy A12 has been spotted on a Bluetooth certification site. The smartphone has been subject to several leaks of late, indicating that it could be launched soon. Samsung Galaxy A12 is expected to be backed by a Helio P35 SoC, run Android 10 out of the box, and have 3GB RAM on board.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Data Hints at Ancient Megaflood on Mars: Study

Flash floods of “unimaginable magnitude” once washed through Gale Crater on Mars' equator around four billion years ago, according to a study which hints at the possibility that life may have existed on the Red Planet.

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