Sunday 31 January 2021

iCloud Passwords Extension Released on Chrome Web Store, Helps Access Saved Apple Passwords on Windows

The iCloud Passwords extension is available for download on the Chrome Web store, and is available for both Windows and Mac versions of Chrome.

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Clubhouse, the Invite-Only Social Media App, Booms in Japan

Clubhouse, a private social audio app, is gaining a lot of traction in Japan. It is now the number 1 free app on Apple's App Store. The latest round of funding valued the company at $1 billion.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/clubhouse-social-media-private-app-valuation-usd-1-billion-top-free-apple-store-japan-2361044#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Ultra Concept Render Tips Galaxy S21 Ultra-Like Rear Cameras, S Pen Support

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Ultra concept renders suggest that the phone could have a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra-like quad rear camera setup, thin bezel display, and S Pen support. The rumoured smartphone may be launched in June 2021.

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As Google Eyes Australia Exit, Microsoft Talks Bing With PM

Australian PM Scott Morrison says Microsoft is confident that its search engine Bing can fill the gap in Australia if Google pulls its search over required payments to media outlets for their content.

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Motorola Moto G Pro Android 11 Update Rolls Out With January Security Patch

Motorola Moto G Pro is receiving the Android 11 update in the UK. The update for the phone was listed on Motorola’s update portal and confirmed by a moderator on the company’s community page. Along with Android 11 features, the phone will also receive the January 2021 Android security patch.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-g-pro-android-11-update-january-2021-security-patch-motorola-lenovo-2361016#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Reached Out to Australian Lawmakers Over New Media Rules

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reached out to Australian lawmakers to discuss rules that would make internet giants pay news outlets for content but failed to persuade them to change policy, said the country's Treasurer.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-australia-media-companies-payment-rules-google-2360996#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A72 Spotted on Brazilian Certification Site, Tipped to Pack 5,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy A72 is likely the successor of the Samsung Galaxy A71 which had a slightly smaller 4,500mAh battery but a similar 25W fast charging charger. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is reportedly listed on the Anatel Brazilian site to pack a 5,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Says Legal Complaint Against US to Protect Company's Interests

Xiaomi has filed a legal complaint against the US Department of Defence and the Treasury Department. The Chinese smartphone maker says that US’s decision to include the company as a "communist Chinese military company" was "factually incorrect"

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-us-legal-complaint-defence-treasury-department-china-military-ties-2360983#rss-gadgets-all

WhatsApp Using Status Messages to Reassure Users of Its ‘Commitment to Privacy’

WhatsApp is now posting status messages to reassure users of its “commitment to privacy” in the latest attempt to keep them from switching to alternate messaging apps. A recent privacy policy update from WhatsApp that mentioned about sharing data with other Facebook products and services has sparked privacy concerns among users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-privacy-policy-update-changes-facebook-data-sharing-stories-status-messages-2360974#rss-gadgets-all

Airtel vs Jio: Who Has the Best Rs. 129 Prepaid Pack?

We compare the Rs. 129 prepaid recharge pack of Airtel with that of Jio to highlight key differences between them and help you pick the best option for your requirements.

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Saturday 30 January 2021

Asus Wants Gamers in India to Join ROG Academy Programme, Company Executive Shares Insight

Asus ROG Academy aims to enable gamers in India to showcase their skills and get a chance to become professional e-sports players. It will focus on CS:GO and players will need to go through a robust selection process

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/asus-rog-academy-programme-company-executive-shares-insight-recruitment-afk-gaming-esports-2360148#rss-gadgets-all

MIUI 12 Tips and Tricks For a Clean, Clutter-Free User Experience

If you’re bored of the same old default MIUI 12 look, try these hacks. They not only look good, but are functional too.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/miui-12-enable-control-centre-lite-mode-gesture-navigation-2360084#rss-gadgets-all

Vi vs Jio: Who Has the Best Rs. 129 Prepaid Pack?

We are comparing the Rs. 129 prepaid recharge pack of Vi with that of Jio to differentiate the benefits you’ll get on both networks.

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Airtel vs Vi: Who Has the Best Rs. 129 Prepaid Pack?

We compare the Rs. 129 prepaid recharge pack of Airtel with that of Vi to mark out key differences between them.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/airtel-vi-vodafone-idea-best-rs-129-prepaid-recharge-pack-benefits-data-voice-calling-validity-2359505#rss-gadgets-all

The Family Man, Pitta Kathalu, and More: February Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

The Family Man season 2, Pitta Kathalu, Tom & Jerry, To All the Boys: Always and Forever, The Girl on the Train, I Care a Lot, Malcolm & Marie — the biggest movies and TV series on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, Colors Infinity, and Mubi in February 2021.

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Netflix February 2021 Releases: To All the Boys 3, The Girl on the Train, and More

To All the Boys: Always and Forever, The Girl on the Train, Pitta Kathalu, News of the World, Jurassic World, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The Big Day Netflix, Malcolm & Marie, I Care a Lot, Bear Grylls’ Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Movie, Eeb Allay Ooo! — the biggest movies and TV shows coming to Netflix India in February 2021.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/netflix-february-2021-releases-india-to-all-the-boys-girl-on-train-jurassic-world-pitta-kathalu-2357923#rss-gadgets-all

How To Remove MIUI 12 Bloatware Without Root

MIUI 12 comes with a ton of new features, but it also comes pre-loaded with bloat. Here’s how you can get a deep cleanse.

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Cheapest Data Plans From Jio, Airtel, Vi; Starting From Rs. 11

Vi (Vodafone Idea) cheapest data recharge is priced at Rs. 16 and it comes with 1GB of total data benefit and just 24 hours of validity. The next best option is priced at Rs. 48 and it offers 3GB of total data benefit for a validity of 28 days.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/jio-airtel-vi-vodafone-idea-cheapest-data-packs-plans-recharge-india-rs-11-onwards-2360056#rss-gadgets-all

How to Change Your Airtel Digital TV Package

The article provides the steps to easily change your existing Airtel Digital TV package.

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iPhone SE 3, iPhone 12S Pro Concept Renders Suggest What’s Coming From Apple in 2021

iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 12S Pro concept renders have surfaced online to suggest the design of Apple’s next-generation iPhone models. iPhone SE 3, aka iPhone SE (2021), appears to have a list of changes over the iPhone SE (2020). iPhone 12S Pro, on the other hand, is believed to have many similarities with iPhone 12 Pro.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-se-3-12s-pro-concept-renders-specifications-price-usd-499-leak-apple-2360527#rss-gadgets-all

Cloverfield Sequel in the Works With J.J. Abrams as Co-Producer

Cloverfield is getting a sequel. The upcoming movie is in the works from producer J.J. Abrams, who has tapped rising British scribe, Joe Barton, to write the script.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Becomes Biggest Feature Film in Nielsen Rankings Following HBO Max Debut

Gal Gadot-starring Wonder Woman 1984, that premiered on HBO Max on December 25, 2020, made a huge streaming debut by racking up the most viewing time yet for a feature film on its opening weekend.

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GeForce Now Beta Now Available for M1-Powered Mac Machines and Chrome Web Browsers

Bringing resource-intensive games to laptops and other devices that might not have the capability to run them on their own, Nvidia has now launched its cloud gaming service GeForce Now's beta version for Chrome web browsers and M1 Macs.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/nvidia-geforce-now-beta-version-apple-m1-macbook-imac-google-chrome-web-browser-2360487#rss-gadgets-all

Netflix Starts Testing Timer Feature to Stop Streaming Content After a Certain Period

Netflix has started testing a new feature that will allow viewers to set a timer for their favourite show or movie. The new feature is currently live for select Netflix subscribers on Android devices globally.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/netflix-timer-feature-update-android-users-2360478#rss-gadgets-all

Realme X7 5G Price in India Tipped Ahead of February 4 Launch

Realme X7 5G price in India has been leaked online ahead of the February 4 launch. The new Realme phone will come alongside Realme X7 Pro 5G.

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Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani Likens Amazon's Bid to Stall Retail Deal to 'Ruthless' Alexander the Great

Amazon's bid to stall Future Group's $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 24,790 crore) retail assets sale is similar to Alexander the Great's "ruthless ambition to scorch the earth," the group's CEO Kishore Biyani said in an internal staff memo.

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Government Plans to Ban ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’ in India, Create Official Digital Currency

The government has queued a bill for its ongoing Budget session that will prohibit “all private cryptocurrencies” in India and provide a framework for creation of an official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/cryptocurrency-ban-india-government-rbi-digital-currency-bill-2021-budget-session-bitcoin-regulation-2360406#rss-gadgets-all

Justice League Snyder Cut Release Date Set for March 18 on HBO Max

Justice League Snyder Cut finally gets a release date. The director posted a tweet on Friday, confirming that his remastered version of the 2017-superhero caper will hit HBO Max in March 18.

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Friday 29 January 2021

Elon Musk's SpaceX Said to Violate Its Launch License in Explosive Starship Test: Report

SpaceX's first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, that exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, reportedly violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/elon-musk-spacex-starship-explosion-rocket-launch-violate-license-2360354#rss-gadgets-all

Your Data for Cash: Indian Lending Apps Force Tough Choice

Digital lending platforms in India have come under greater scrutiny recently for their methods, including the collection and alleged misuse of borrowers' data, underlining the risks to driving financial inclusion with newer technologies.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/loan-apps-lending-google-udhaar-india-scrutiny-user-data-privacy-security-2360344#rss-gadgets-all

Apple TV+ Plans Miniseries on WeWork Rise and Fall With Jared Leto as Co-Founder Adam Neumann

Apple TV+ has commissioned a miniseries based on the saga of WeWork, the shared office giant that almost went bankrupt after becoming a darling of Wall Street, with Jared Leto playing the role of its colourful former boss Adam Neumann.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/apple-tv-plus-jared-leto-wecrashed-the-rise-and-fall-of-wework-miniseries-adam-neumann-2360338#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook to Develop ‘Topic Exclusion Controls’ for Advertisers to Tackle Harmful Content

Facebook said it would soon start developing "topic exclusion controls" on its platform to give advertisers greater ability to weed out certain types of content from appearing alongside their advertisements.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-topic-exclusion-controls-tool-advertisers-tackle-harmful-content-hate-speech-fake-news-2360332#rss-gadgets-all

US Lobby Group Urges India Not to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules for E-Commerce

A US lobby group that represents firms including Amazon and Walmart has urged India not to tighten foreign investment rules for e-commerce companies again.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/india-foreign-investment-rules-amazon-flipkart-walmart-e-commerce-us-lobby-group-urge-not-to-change-tighten-2360327#rss-gadgets-all

GameStop's Reddit Rally Puts Scrutiny on Social Media Forums

Social media services including Facebook and Reddit restrict discussions about weapons, drugs, and other illegal activity, but their rules do not specifically mention another lucrative regulated good: stocks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/features/gamestop-reddit-facebook-robinhood-wallstreetbets-social-media-scrutiny-elon-musk-2360319#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban

Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-us-ban-china-legal-complaint-donald-trump-administration-military-links-department-of-defence-treasury-2360314#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola One Macro Stable Android 10 Update Rolling Out in India: Reports

Motorola One Macro is receiving the stable Android 10 update in India at a time when phones by other companies are receiving Android 11. The update reportedly comes with build number QMD30.47-19 and carries the December 2020 Android security patch.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-one-macro-stable-android-10-update-india-roll-out-qmd30-47-19-december-security-patch-lenovo-users-report-2359867#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Buds Pro Go on Sale in India: Price, Offers, More

Samsung Galaxy S21 series and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are on sale in India now. Samsung Galaxy S21 price in India starts at Rs. 69,999, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ starts at a price of Rs. 81,999, whereas the top-end Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,05,999.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-ultra-price-in-india-rs-69999-galaxy-buds-pro-sales-offers-specifications-2359886#rss-gadgets-all

Signal Adds Chat Wallpapers to Android and iOS With Update 5.3

Signal has added chat wallpaper feature to the messaging app. This feature is already present in WhatsApp, as well as Telegram.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/signal-chat-wallpapers-android-ios-app-update-5-3-whatsapp-twitter-telegram-2359869#rss-gadgets-all

MIUI 12 Hidden Features: Watch YouTube Videos in Background Without Premium, Custom Boot Animation

MIUI 12 features a lot of improvements, but some important features are hidden. Here’s a guide to 10 such features.

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Redmi Note 10 Allegedly Receives Bureau of Indian Standards Certification, Hints at Imminent India Launch

Redmi Note 10 has allegedly received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. The smartphone is expected to launch in India in February, along with Redmi Note 10 Pro.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-10-bis-bureau-of-indian-standards-certification-imminent-india-launch-specifications-xiaomi-2359851#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Unveils Mi Air Charge Wireless Charging Technology to Fuel Up Devices Over the Air

Xiaomi on Friday announced Mi Air Charge as its proprietary wireless charging technology that can charge smartphones and other devices without any cables or wireless charging stands. The technology is, however, currently at a demonstration stage and is not coming to commercial devices immediately.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-air-charge-wireless-charging-technology-launch-motorola-one-hyper-2359843#rss-gadgets-all

Walmart Plans Big Push to Challenge Amazon on Advertising, Shares Shopper Data With Brands

Walmart plans to expand its advertising business, adding space for advertisements at its US stores and sharing its vast trove of shopper data with brands, it said, looking to challenge rival Amazon as a media powerhouse.

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Walmart Plans Big Push to Challenge Amazon on Advertising, Shares Shopper Data With Brands

Walmart plans to expand its advertising business, adding space for advertisements at its US stores and sharing its vast trove of shopper data with brands, it said, looking to challenge rival Amazon as a media powerhouse.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/walmart-amazon-flipkart-challenge-advertising-shopper-data-share-brands-tiktok-deal-2359842#rss-gadgets-all

Thursday 28 January 2021

Apple Leads Global Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2020 Due to High iPhone 12 Series Demand: Counterpoint

Apple held the top spot in the global smartphone market in Q4 2020, according to Counterpoint. Apple shipped 81.9 million smartphones, grabbing 21 percent of the market share and seeing a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 96 percent. Samsung came in second with 62.5 million units shipped in Q4, gaining 16 percent market share. It saw a QoQ decline of 22 percent due t...

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Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter Asked by EU to Extend Fake News Watch With COVID-19 in Focus

The European Commission has told Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft to continue monthly reports on their efforts to tackle fake news, especially on COVID-19, for another six months.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/facebook-google-microsoft-twitter-european-commission-eu-extend-fake-news-tackle-effort-covid-19-coronavirus-focus-2359831#rss-gadgets-all

Beyond Reddit, Day Traders Turning Social Media Platforms Into Squawk Boxes

Social media chatrooms are beginning to resemble the squawk boxes on old-fashioned trading floors, as a new generation of retail traders continues to gain influence over the stock market.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/features/reddit-wallstreetbets-gamestop-amc-blackberry-facebook-robinhood-stock-traders-shares-wall-street-market-2359821#rss-gadgets-all

Google Search Bombards Australian Users as PR Campaign Intensifies Against News Payment Rule

US tech giant Google stepped up its public relations campaign against Australian regulation, presenting all search users in the country with a "proposal" to water down planned rules.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-australia-news-payment-content-regulation-tule-proposal-search-results-2359812#rss-gadgets-all

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Regulating Social Media Companies

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called Thursday for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.

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Airtel Added 4.3 Million Mobile Subscribers in November 2020, Beating Jio for Fourth Consecutive Month: TRAI

Airtel added 4.3 million mobile subscribers in November 2020. TRAI released its data for November 2020 showing Airtel beat Jio in the new subscribers race once again for the fourth consecutive month.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/airtel-subscribers-november-2020-jio-4-3-million-trai-2359795#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook Oversight Board Overturns Four Content Takedowns in First Ruling

Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-oversight-board-panels-overturns-overrules-four-content-takedowns-misinformation-racism-2359790#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Design Details Tipped by Leaked Renders

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G have leaked in official-looking renders online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has offered a glimpse into the design of the two handsets and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is seen to have a quad camera setup at the back.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a72-a52-5g-renders-leak-evan-blass-design-2359777#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, as per a report. It carries the firmware version N770FXXU7DUA8. The over-the-air (OTA) update brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, along with the January 2021 Android security patch. It is currently rolling out to devices in France, stated the report.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-note-10-lite-one-ui-3-0-update-android-11-features-rolling-out-2359774#rss-gadgets-all

Elon Musk's Cyberpunk 2077-Approving Tweets Helps Boost Developer CD Projekt

Elon Musk gave shares in Polish games producer CD Projekt a further boost the company's update of its flagship game prompted short sellers to close positions earlier in the week.

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MIUI 12.5 Global Launch Date Set for February 8, Xiaomi Announces

MIUI 12.5 global launch is set for February 8, Xiaomi has announced on the social media. Xiaomi is expected to announce the global launch of the Mi 11 flagship alongside releasing MIUI 12.5 for its worldwide users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/miui-12-5-global-launch-date-february-8-features-mi-11-xiaomi-2359768#rss-gadgets-all

Apple CEO Tim Cook Escalates Battle With Facebook Over Online Privacy

Apple CEO Tim Cook fired off a series of thinly veiled shots at Facebook and other social media companies, escalating an online privacy battle pitting the iPhone maker against digital services that depend on tracking people to help sell advertisements.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/apple-facebook-tim-cook-social-media-online-privacy-rules-policy-us-capitol-violence-2359762#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook Out to Loosen Apple's Grip on App Store, Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit: Report

Facebook is readying a lawsuit aimed at loosening Apple's grip on the App Store that serves as an exclusive gateway onto iPhone platform, according to a report.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-apple-app-store-control-third-party-developer-rules-antitrust-lawsuit-tim-cook-mark-zuckerberg-2359748#rss-gadgets-all

Reddit Users Say GameStop Rocket Is Revenge of the Masses

For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/reddit-wallstreetbets-gamestop-stock-prices-soaring-wall-street-market-amc-blackberry-elon-musk-2359735#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook Shuts Popular Trading Group Robinhood Stock Traders Amid GameStop Frenzy

Facebook took down a popular Wall Street discussion group, Robinhood Stock Traders, in a move that its founder described as backlash for conversations buoying shares of GameStop and other companies this week.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-ban-stock-trading-group-robinhood-traders-gamestop-amc-blackberry-reddit-wallstreetbets-2359728#rss-gadgets-all

Joe Biden Administration Vows to Protect US Telecoms Network From Huawei Security Threat

The Joe Biden administration will work to safeguard American telecoms networks from "untrusted vendors" like Huawei that threaten national security, the White House said, offering some insight into its plans for China's top telecoms equipment company, long in Washington's crosshairs.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/huawei-us-telecom-ban-joe-biden-white-house-administration-data-security-threat-china-2359255#rss-gadgets-all

Instagram Rolls Out a Multi-Story Carousal Redesign for Stories on Desktop

Instagram Stories has a new layout on desktop. Stories appear in a convenient carousel way in the new design, which is rolling out for Windows and Mac. Users can see a carousel of stories, including clickable previews of the previous and next stories. It also has play/ pause and volume mute buttons.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/instagram-rolls-out-multi-carousel-redesign-stories-desktop-2359242#rss-gadgets-all

Apple Privacy Pop-Up Notifications on Apps to Roll Out in ‘Early Spring’

Apple said that new privacy pop-up notifications will start appearing on most iPhone units as soon as "early spring," a requirement that major digital advertising firms such as Facebook have warned will harm their businesses.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-privacy-pop-up-notifications-apps-roll-out-spring-2021-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-tim-cook-2359240#rss-gadgets-all

Google Opens Dublin Hub to Tackle Harmful Online Content

Google opened a centre to tackle harmful online content, in a move also designed to ease regulatory concerns about how the company and other tech giants police a growing problem on the Internet.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-dublin-ireland-hub-safety-engineering-centre-tackle-harmful-online-content-2359232#rss-gadgets-all

WallStreetBets Reddit Group Briefly Shuts Doors, Puts a Dent on Gamestop and Other Retail Companies

A slugfest between Wall Street and Main Street took an unexpected turn late on Wednesday after moderators of the WallStreetBets stock trading forum that has helped fuel massive rallies in the shares of GameStop temporarily closed its doors.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/wallstreetbets-reddit-invitation-only-briefly-shuts-users-gamestop-elon-musk-tweet-moderators-2359208#rss-gadgets-all

Discord Bans WallStreetBets Investor Coalition for Allowing Hateful Speech

WallStreetBets, the investor coalition that gained fame for boosting stocks from its perch on Reddit, was banned by the communications platform Discord for not doing enough to stem hateful speech.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/wallstreetbets-ban-discord-gamestop-elon-musk-tweet-hateful-speech-stocks-boost-2359207#rss-gadgets-all

Wednesday 27 January 2021

Apple AirPods Dominated TWS Earbuds Segment in 2020, Expected to Face Strong Competition in 2021: Report

AirPods had a commanding lead in the TWS segment in 2020. A report shows that there was a nearly 90 percent increase in TWS sales last year with a majority sold by Apple.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/apple-airpods-tws-earbuds-2020-strategy-analytics-samsung-xiaomi-report-2359211#rss-gadgets-all

Apple’s India Business Doubled in December Quarter, Says CEO Tim Cook, Optimistic About Trajectory

Apple doubled its business in India in the quarter that ended December 26, CEO Tim Cook revealed during an earnings call on Wednesday. Cook highlighted scope for further growth in the country.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-india-q4-earnings-doubled-growth-achievement-december-2020-quarter-ceo-tim-cook-2359206#rss-gadgets-all

iPhone 12 mini Scores the Same as iPhone 12 in DxOMark Camera Review

In DxOMark’s camera review, the iPhone 12 mini scores are identical to what the iPhone 12 scored earlier. It scores 132 points in the photo category, 41 points in zoom, and 112 points in the video category. As mentioned, it is said to offer accurate target exposure for both photo and video, though the dynamic range is somewhat limited.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-12-mini-dxomark-camera-review-122-points-identical-to-iphone-12-2359205#rss-gadgets-all

TSMC 'Expediting' Auto Products Amid Chip Shortage

TSMC is "expediting" auto-related products through its wafer fabs and reallocating wafer capacity, the company said, amid a global shortage of auto chips.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tsmc-expediting-auto-productions-wafer-fabs-capacity-global-shortage-chips-2359198#rss-gadgets-all

Realme X7 5G, X7 Pro 5G Key Specifications Revealed, India Launch Confirmed for February 4

Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications have been revealed by the company ahead of its launch in India on February 4. Realme X7 5G will have the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC under the hood and a triple rear camera setup. The phone’s specifications suggest that it could be a rebranded Realme V15.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x7-pro-5g-india-launch-date-february-4-specifications-expected-price-v15-rebranded-2359194#rss-gadgets-all

Apple Becomes World's Biggest Smartphone Seller With Record Shipments: IDC

Apple cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, making it the world's biggest seller, while shipments for Huawei plunged as US sanctions against it took effect.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-iphone-12-se-smartphone-shipments-worlds-biggest-seller-huawei-us-sanction-idc-2359187#rss-gadgets-all

Bridgerton Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Ever, as 82 Million Members Tune In

Bridgerton is now Netflix’s biggest series of all time. Over 82 million households watched Bridgerton in the first 28 days, with the show hitting number one on Netflix’s daily “Top 10” lists in 83 markets, including India, the US, and the UK.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/bridgerton-netflix-82-million-biggest-series-ever-number-1-83-countries-2359181#rss-gadgets-all

YouTube Suspends Donald Trump Indefinitely, Stops Rudy Giuliani Monetising Clips

YouTube has suspended Donald Trump indefinitely from the platform and said it will also prevent the former president's lawyer Rudy Giuliani from being able to monetize his clips, US media reported.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/youtube-donald-trump-suspend-block-ban-indefinitely-rudy-giuliani-monetising-clips-stopped-2359171#rss-gadgets-all

Fujifilm GFX100S With 102-Megapixel Large Format Sensor, 5-Axis Image Stabilisation Launched

Fujifilm GFX100S mirrorless digital camera has launched with X-Processor 4 image processing engine and is capable of up to 4K recording at 29.97fps.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/news/fujifilm-gfx100s-price-usd-5999-launch-specifications-features-102-megapixel-large-format-sensor-2359163#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook to Stop Recommending Political Groups to Users

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said the social network will no longer recommend

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-politics-group-recommendation-stop-content-reduced-news-feed-users-mark-zuckerberg-earnings-call-2359147#rss-gadgets-all

Game of Thrones HBO Max Animated Series in Early Development: Reports

Game of Thrones is going animated for HBO Max. Multiple reports claim that an adult animated Game of Thrones spin-off is in the “very early” stages of development.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/game-of-thrones-animated-series-hbo-max-development-very-early-2359146#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Electronics Rides Pandemic-Driven Chip Demand to Report Quarterly Profit Spikes

Samsung Electronics reported fourth-quarter net profits up by more than a quarter year-on-year Thursday, with coronavirus-driven working from home boosting demand for devices powered by its chips.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/samsung-electronics-earnings-quarterly-revenue-report-profit-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-profit-2359138#rss-gadgets-all

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro RAM and Storage Options Leak Online Ahead of Expected Launch

Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are tipped to launch sometime this month. Ahead of this rumoured launch, the phones’ RAM and storage options have leaked online. The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is expected to come in two configurations – 4GB+ 64GB storage variant and 6GB + 64GB storage model.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-10-pro-specifications-ram-storage-options-leak-online-launch-expected-february-xiaomi-2359134#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy M02 India Launch Date Set for February 2, Priced Under Rs. 7,000

Samsung Galaxy M02 India launch date is set for February 2, Amazon has revealed through its website. The Samsung phone is also teased to come with a price tag of under Rs. 7,000.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m02-india-launch-date-february-2-price-in-india-under-rs-7000-specifications-amazon-2359133#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Hits Apple Over Privacy as the Social Media Company’s Quarterly Results Soar

Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's advertisement targeting capabilities.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-earnings-q4-quarterly-report-profit-revenue-mark-zuckerberg-apple-privacy-2359122#rss-gadgets-all

Google Apps to Stop Using Apple Tool to Track iPhone Users, Avoiding New Pop-Up Warning

Google's iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple that allows them to personalise advertisements, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs users their browsing is being tracked.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-apple-iphone-apps-ifda-user-tracker-pop-up-advertisement-consent-2359114#rss-gadgets-all

Apple Sets Record for iPhone Sales, Tim Cook Says India Business Doubled in Last Quarter

Apple reported holiday quarter sales and profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as new 5G iPhone models helped push handset revenue to a new record and sparked a 57 percent rise in China sales.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-earnings-profit-revenue-india-online-store-tim-cook-iphone-sales-quarterly-report-2359102#rss-gadgets-all

Eros Now Unveils ‘First Day, First Show’ Offering, to Stream Hollywood Movies for Rs. 149

Eros Now has announced “First Day, First Show” that will offer Hollywood movies directly on its online platform in India at Rs. 149 per film. Eros Now’s “First Day, First Show” is the second major Indian pay-per-view offering after Zee Plex on Zee5.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/eros-now-first-day-first-show-movie-rs-149-stx-angelina-jolie-bebe-rexha-2358709#rss-gadgets-all

Google Maps Improves Transliterated Search Results for 10 Indian Languages

Google Maps has built an ensemble of learning models to transliterate names of Latin script point of interest (POI) areas in the country to enable a more accurate search result. This means native language users will now get more accurate results of POIs in India than before.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-maps-indian-language-improved-automatic-transliteration-pois-10-2358706#rss-gadgets-all

Google Said to Revive Australia News Platform Launch Amid Content Payment Fight

Google is reviving plans to launch its own news website in Australia within weeks, according to a local media outlet contracted to provide articles for the venture, as the search giant fights world-first proposed laws on content payments.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-news-australia-launch-revive-content-payment-fight-facebook-2358691#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon to Expand Tech Hub in Boston With 3,000 New Jobs

Amazon announced plans to expand its technology hub in the Boston area, creating some 3,000 jobs in the next few years.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-expand-tech-hub-3000-new-jobs-alexa-robotics-pharmacy-web-services-2358686#rss-gadgets-all

YouTube Shorts Eyes TikTok Competition With 3.5 Billion Daily Views in India

YouTube Shorts – the video-sharing website's quick clips meant to compete with TikTok – are racking up 3.5 billion views a day during beta testing in India, the platform's head Susan Wojcikci said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/youtube-shorts-tiktok-india-competition-3-5-billion-daily-views-beta-testing-susan-wojcikci-2358681#rss-gadgets-all

iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4 Released With Improvements, Security Patches; HomePod Mini Gets Ultra-Wideband Support

Apple has released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 for the compatible iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models. The company also released watchOS 7.3 for Apple Watch and HomePod Software Version 14.4, which enables ultra-wideband support on the HomePod mini.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/ios-14-4-ipados-watchos-7-3-homepod-mini-software-version-apple-update-ultra-wideband-security-patches-2358674#rss-gadgets-all

TikTok Parent ByteDance Says Reducing India Workforce, Unsure of Comeback

China's ByteDance has decided to reduce the size of its India team and is unsure when the company will make a comeback in India, it said in an internal memo to employee.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tiktok-india-ban-bytedance-reduce-workforce-fire-downsizing-chinese-apps-block-suspend-2358668#rss-gadgets-all

GameStop Rides Elon Musk Tweet to See 50 Percent Surge in Extended Trade

GameStop skyrocketed for a fourth straight day, thanks in part to Elon Musk. Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!", along with a link to Reddit's Wallstreetbets stock trading discussion group, where supporters affectionately refer to the Tesla CEO as "Papa Musk." "Stonks" is a tongue-in-cheek term for stocks widely used on social media.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/gamestop-elon-musk-tweet-gamestonk-wallstreetbets-stonks-reddit-surge-extended-trade-2358659#rss-gadgets-all

Tuesday 26 January 2021

ZTE Blade X1 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

ZTE Blade X1 5G has launched in the US. It has four cameras on the back and a hole-punch cut out for the selfie shooter. The phone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/zte-blade-x1-5g-price-usd-384-launch-specifications-snapdragon-765g-soc-2358658#rss-gadgets-all

iPhone SE Plus Rumoured to Be in the Works, Price and Specifications Leak

iPhone SE Plus is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch IPS display, and it could be powered by either Apple A13 Bionic or Apple A14 Bionic chip. The rear camera is tipped to sport a 12-megapixel iSight sensor whereas the selfie camera is tipped to feature a 7-megapixel resolution sensor. Camera features include six portrait light effects, OIS, and Smart HDR 3. The phone is ti...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-se-plus-expected-price-usd-499-specifications-design-2358642#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Acquires Newsletter Startup Revue, Will Eliminate Some of Its Fees to Encourage Users

Twitter has acquired the newsletter publishing company Revue for an undisclosed sum, part of an effort to expand its business and give writers who distribute their work on Twitter.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/twitter-revue-newsletter-startup-acquire-buy-purchase-fee-eliminate-encourage-users-2358640#rss-gadgets-all

Raya and the Last Dragon Trailer: Disney Promises a Fantastical Southeast Asia Adventure

Raya and the Last Dragon trailer is here. Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, and Benedict Wong are part of Raya and the Last Dragon cast. Raya and the Last Dragon release date is March 5 in Indian cinemas and on Disney+ Premier Access.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/raya-and-the-last-dragon-trailer-cast-release-date-india-disney-plus-2358639#rss-gadgets-all

Grindr Faces $11.7-Million Fine in Norway for Breach of Data Privacy

Norway's Data Protection Authority said it plans to fine dating app Grindr NOK 100 million (roughly $11.7 million/ Rs. 85 crores) for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of user data to advertising firms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/grindr-fine-usd-11-7-million-norway-data-privacy-breach-hearing-data-protection-authority-2358633#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Prices Leak Ahead of Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Samsung Galaxy A72 prices have been leaked through a German price comparison site, according to a report. The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G is expected to be priced starting at EUR 369 (roughly Rs. 32,700). The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is likely to be priced at EUR 449 (roughly Rs. 39,800) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a52-a72-price-eur-369-509-leak-launch-soon-2358609#rss-gadgets-all

LG Display Rides Increased iPhone Shipments to Report Highest Quarterly Profit in Over Three Years

LG Display reported its highest quarterly profit in over three years, returning to the black for a second quarter in a row with help from increased shipments of Apple's new iPhone models.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-display-earnings-quarterly-report-apple-iphone-sales-boost-oled-panels-tv-smartphone-screen-2358600#rss-gadgets-all

Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max Release Date Moved to March 31

Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max release date delayed to March 31. Godzilla vs. Kong to premiere March 26 in India and internationally elsewhere.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/godzilla-vs-kong-hbo-max-release-date-march-31-india-march-26-2358599#rss-gadgets-all

Poco M3 India Launch Soon, New Teaser Video Suggests

Poco sent out a tweet and released a video on YouTube that confirms the arrival of the Poco M3 in India. The exact launch date has not been unveiled yet, but a past report suggests that the phone may launch sometime in February. The video shows several people using the Poco M3 and they give their advice on how the phone is. It teases the phone’s graphics and camera ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-m3-india-launch-teaser-video-price-specifications-2358596#rss-gadgets-all

Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Camera With 50.1-Megapixel Sensor, Up to 8K Recording Launched in India

Sony Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera has launched in India. It features a 50.1-megapixel stacked Exmor RS image sensor and the image processing is handled by the BIONZ XR engine.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/news/sony-alpha-1-price-usd-6498-launch-india-specifications-features-50-megapixel-2358590#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola Edge S With Dual Selfie Cameras, Snapdragon 870 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge S with quad rear cameras has been launched in China. The Motorola phone also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and features dual selfie cameras.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-edge-s-price-cny-1999-2399-2799-launch-sale-date-february-3-specifications-2358595#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Permanently Suspends My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell for US Presidential Election Misinformation

Twitter has permanently suspended the account of My Pillow chief Mike Lindell for repeated violations of the company's policy on election misinformation, the social media firm said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-my-pillow-ceo-mike-lindell-suspend-permanent-donald-trump-us-presidential-election-misinformation-2358583#rss-gadgets-all

Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Grows 50 Percent, Xbox Sales Sees Boost During Pandemic

Microsoft reported its Azure cloud computing services grew 50 percent, the second quarter of acceleration in a business that had begun to slow as the global pandemic benefited the software maker's investment on working and learning from home.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/microsoft-earnings-azure-cloud-xbox-sales-linkedin-work-from-home-online-learning-sales-boost-q2-quarterly-report-2358561#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook News Launched in UK; to Feature Content From Daily Mail, Financial Times, and More

Facebook News launched in Britain, delivering users of the world's leading social network-curated news content bought from traditional publishers that have struggled financially.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-news-uk-launch-tab-feature-content-economist-guardian-independent-mirror-daily-mail-financial-times-2358550#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Launches Birdwatch Trial Programme to Let Users Fact Check Misinformation

Twitter said it launched a pilot programme that lets users flag tweets that they believe are misleading and write notes to provide context.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-birdwatch-launch-trial-pilot-misinformation-users-flag-tweets-fact-check-context-2358544#rss-gadgets-all

FAU-G Gives Indians a Game Based on Indian Stories, nCore Games Co-Founder Vishal Gondal Says

FAU-G has finally launched and is now available to download on Google Play. Developed by nCore Games, the action mobile game comes as a home-grown alternative to PUBG Mobile, that was banned along with other Chinese apps by the government in September last year. In an interview with NDTV, nCore Games co-founder Vishal Gondal talks about further details of the game, it...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fau-g-release-date-launch-january-26-download-google-play-store-android-registration-vishal-gondal-akshay-kumar-indian-army-pubg-mobile-2358317#rss-gadgets-all

Monday 25 January 2021

FAU-G ‘Made in India’ Gaming App is Available Now: How to Download on Android

The new FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, game is now available on Google Play as a free download. Users can go to the Google Play store on their Android smartphones and download FAU-G. The game is compatible with handsets running Android 8 and above.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/fau-g-available-free-download-google-play-ncore-games-2357911#rss-gadgets-all

Vodafone Idea SMS Packs That Offer Good Value for Money

We’re listing SMS packs for Vodafone Idea customers that offer a value-for-money experience — irrespective of the price point.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/vodafone-idea-vi-sms-value-for-money-packs-12-26-36-149-249-558-recharge-benefits-2357934#rss-gadgets-all

TikTok India Ban Now Permanent, Along With 58 Other Apps: Reports

After banning TikTok and 58 other apps from Chinese companies in June 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent a notice to TikTok, WeChat, and the other companies, making the ban permanent.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tiktok-wechat-ucbrowser-india-permanent-ban-meity-sources-pubg-relaunch-2358127#rss-gadgets-all

Republic Day Parade 2021: How to Watch Live Online and on TV

Republic Day Parade 2021 will be livestreamed at 9.00 am on Tuesday, January 26 on the YouTube channel of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and DD National. The Republic Day 2021 livestream can also be accessed via the Republic Day Parade 2021 Android app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. You can also watch the Republic Day Parade live telecast via a...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/features/republic-day-parade-2021-watch-live-online-tv-doordarshan-youtube-dd-national-pib-new-delhi-2357973#rss-gadgets-all

Sunday 24 January 2021

Google Paying for News is ‘Inevitable’, says Australia

Google and other tech behemoths will have to eventually pay for using media content, Australia has said. Responding to the Internet giant’s threat to disable its search engine in the country if it’s forced to pay local publishers for news, Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said that paying for new was “inevitable”.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-search-australia-news-media-content-pay-legislation-yahoo-bing-duckduckgo-2357638#rss-gadgets-all

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro India Launch Date Tipped for February 4, Flipkart Availability Teased

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro launch in India has been teased by Flipkart. While the launch is yet to be announced by the company, a tech blogger seems to have accidentally revealed the India launch date of the two smartphones. Both phones could debut in India as early as February 4. Some variant details of the Indian Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro models have also surface...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x7-pro-india-launch-date-february-4-availability-flipkart-specifications-variants-colour-options-v15-2357628#rss-gadgets-all

Vivo S7t Phone With MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC Tipped to Launch Soon

Vivo S7t is expected to launch soon. The phone has been tipped to come with the model number PD2080 and MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-s7t-dimensity-820-soc-launch-expected-soon-2357615#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A72 Receives TUV Rheinland Certification, Tipped to Feature 25W Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy A72 may feature 25W fast charging. A tipster shared that the smartphone received TUV Rheinland certification and supports 9V at 2.77A charging, which is approximately 25W. The device was spotted on the listing carrying the model numbers SM-A725F/DS and SM-A725F.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a72-receives-tuv-rheinland-certification-tipped-25w-fast-charging-2357613#rss-gadgets-all

Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Out Now in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Godzilla vs. Kong trailer out in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Godzilla vs. Kong trailer song is Chris Classic’s “Here We Go”. Godzilla vs. Kong release date is March 26 in India, and on HBO Max.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/godzilla-vs-kong-trailer-hindi-tamil-telugu-song-release-date-india-hbo-max-2357612#rss-gadgets-all

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket With Record 143 Spacecraft in Cosmic Rideshare Program

Elon Musk’s SpaceX set a new record on Sunday for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission with the launch of 143 spacecraft into space via its Falcon 9 reusable rocket.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-launch-143-spacecraft-into-space-record-elon-musk-starlink-2357594#rss-gadgets-all

Germany Urges Taiwan to Help Ease Auto Chip Shortage Affecting Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Others

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has asked his Taiwanese counterpart Wang Mei-hua to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector through talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and one of Germany's main suppliers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/ford-toyota-volkswagen-nissan-fiat-chrysler-germany-auto-chip-shortage-tsmc-taiwan-letter-2357578#rss-gadgets-all

Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Stealing 26,000 Confidential Files

Tesla has filed a case against a former employee, Alex Khatilov, who the company says stole 26,000 confidential files within three days of being hired, according to a court filing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/tesla-confidential-files-trade-computer-scripts-steal-former-employee-alex-khatilov-case-2357574#rss-gadgets-all

FAU-G FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Before January 26 Launch

FAU-G is scheduled to launch on January 26. It is a made-in-India mobile game developed by nCore Games. The game has been delayed multiple times but is slated to launch on Republic Day, January 26.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/fau-g-game-launch-date-release-download-apk-details-january-26-akshay-kumar-ncore-games-indian-army-faq-2356576#rss-gadgets-all

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 May Launch in Late Q1 or Early Q2 This Year

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 could be launched in late Q1 or early Q2 2021, according to a report. Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 were originally expected to launch at IFA 2020 in September but that did not happen.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-1-4-6-3-7-3-launch-late-q1-early-q2-this-year-report-hmd-global-2357083#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite Could Be in Development, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2021) Leaked in Alleged CAD Renders

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite could be in the pipeline as a new report claims it may launch in Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G variants. A separate report shows alleged CAD-based renders of the rumoured Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2021).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-lite-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-2021-leak-alleged-cad-renders-2357057#rss-gadgets-all

Xbox Live Gold Subscription Price Hike Plan Withdrawn by Microsoft Following Outrage From Users

Microsoft backtracked on a plan to raise the price for subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, its paid online gaming platform, after outrage from users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/xbox-llive-gold-price-hike-subscription-plan-microsoft-withdraw-cancel-backtrack-outrage-users-2357031#rss-gadgets-all

Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio Vicarious Visions After Dismantling Classic Games Team

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard took another step in consolidating control over division Blizzard Entertainment, that once took pride in its autonomy, by shifting a 200-person design studio to its ranks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/blizzard-activition-vicarious-visions-studio-absorb-crash-bandicoot-skylanders-tony-hawk-2357026#rss-gadgets-all

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Patch 1.1 With Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes on PC, Consoles

Cyberpunk 2077 has got Patch 1.1 for PC, consoles, and Stadia. CD Projekt Red shared the changelog for the patch on the official website and it focuses on stability improvements, some visual fixes, fixes for quests, and more.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/cyberpunk-2077-patch-1-1-stability-improvements-bug-fixes-pc-ps4-ps5-xbox-stadia-2356997#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord and Mi 10i are two smartphones that offer very good performance for the price, but which one should you pick? I put them head to head to see which one is the one for you.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/xiaomi-mi-10i-vs-oneplus-nord-comparison-camera-battery-test-2356667#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump

Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-donald-trump-ban-iran-account-fake-manipulation-spam-revenge-2356990#rss-gadgets-all

High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till February 6

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the ban on high-speed mobile data services across the Union Territory, except Ganderbal and Udhampur, till February 6

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/jammu-kashmir-internet-ban-high-speed-extended-february-6-ganderbal-udhampur-2356982#rss-gadgets-all

Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-search-on-mobile-redesign-focus-important-information-rounded-overall-aesthetic-2356940#rss-gadgets-all

Reliance Jio Added 25.1 Million Customers in Q3, APRU Increased to Rs. 151

Reliance Jio added 25.1 million customers in the Q3 ending December 31. The company released its financial performance report for wherein it shared a churn rate of 1.63 percent was caused by continuing impact of COVID-19 and malicious campaigns against the company.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-earnings-q3-quarterly-25-1-million-customers-apru-increased-rs-151-2356918#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available Today

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/amazon-great-republic-day-sale-best-deals-on-mobile-phones-electronics-january-23-2356903#rss-gadgets-all

IBM Hit by Rare Sales Decline in Software Units, Posts Disappointing Quarterly Revenue

IBM missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by a rare sales decline in its software unit as clients shied away from longer-term deals due to pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/ibm-earnings-q3-revenue-sales-decline-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-2356891#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-apple-facebook-google-alphabet-ceo-jeff-bezos-sundar-pichai-tim-cook-mark-zuckerberg-big-tech-eu-hearing-february-1-2356880#rss-gadgets-all

TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tiktok-blackout-challenge-block-italy-users-unverified-age-death-girl-palermo-bytedance-2356876#rss-gadgets-all

Saturday 23 January 2021

US President Joe Biden Enlists ‘World Class’ Cyber-Security Team Following SolarWinds Hack

US President Joe Biden is hiring a group of national security veterans with deep cyber expertise, drawing praise from former defence officials and investigators as the US government works to recover from one of the biggest hacks of its agencies attributed to Russian spies.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/joe-biden-us-president-cybersecurity-team-solarwinds-hack-microsoft-white-house-veterans-donald-trump-2356623#rss-gadgets-all

Realme C20 With Helio G35 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme C20 has been launched in Vietnam. The phone is priced at VND 2,490,000 (roughly Rs. 7,800) until February 11. It comes in Blue and Gray colour options and will be available in the market on January 23. Realme C20 runs on the dated Android 10 software.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-c20-price-vnd-2490000-launch-specifications-sale-date-january-23-2356615#rss-gadgets-all

LG K42 With MIL-STD-810G Military-Grade Build, Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

LG K42 has been launched in India with an MIL-STD-810G certified military-grade build. The LG phone also comes with quad rear cameras and a 4,000mAh battery.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lg-k42-price-in-india-rs-10990-launch-specifications-sale-flipkart-2356595#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Receives Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Certifications; Will Run on Android 11

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has appeared on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certification sites. As per the listings, the smartphone will run on Android 11, have dual-band Wi-Fi supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, and come with Bluetooth 5.0 support. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is expected to be launched in the first half of this year.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a52-5g-receives-bluetooth-wifi-certification-run-android-11-2356593#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus Watch Models Allegedly Receive BIS Certification, India Launch Expected Soon

Two OnePlus Watch models have allegedly received BIS certification, hinting at an imminent India launch. As per the alleged listing, the watches have W301GB and W501GB model numbers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/oneplus-watch-rx-bis-certification-models-w301gb-w501gb-india-launch-expected-soon-2356582#rss-gadgets-all

Tesla Faces Long Road in India With Infrastructure, Supply Chain Woes

Tesla is gearing up for a launch in the country but the US electric carmaker is likely to remain a niche player for years, catering only to the rich and affluent in the world's second-most populous nation.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/features/tesla-india-elon-musk-infrastructure-supply-chain-issues-electric-vehicles-cars-model-s-2356568#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola Capri Plus Tipped to Receive BIS Certification, India Launch Expected Soon

Motorola Capri Plus could launch in India soon, as it received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification according to a tipster. The smartphone was spotted carrying the model number XT2129-2. Moto G30 is reportedly the official name of the Motorola Capri Plus, although it is unclear if it will launch in India with the same name.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-capri-plus-tipped-receive-bis-certification-launch-india-soon-2356514#rss-gadgets-all

Poco C3 Crosses 1-Million Sales Mark in India, Gets a Limited-Period Discount

Poco C3 sales in India have surpassed the one-million unit mark, Poco India announced on Thursday. The smartphone was launched in the country in October.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-c3-1-million-sales-price-in-india-rs-6999-7999-discount-flipkart-specifications-xiaomi-2356087#rss-gadgets-all

Mi Watch Lite India Launch May Be Imminent After Allegedly Receiving BIS Certification

Mi Watch Lite may make its debut in India soon. The smartwatch by Xiaomi was spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification site by a tipster. However, it is listed as ‘Redmi’, suggesting that it could launch as a rebranded Redmi smartwatch in the country.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/mi-watch-lite-india-launch-tipped-as-soon-bis-certification-2356083#rss-gadgets-all

Infinix Hot 10 Play With MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 10 Play has been launched in the Philippines and is an entry-level smartphone. It features a dual rear camera setup and a notch for the selfie camera.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/infinix-hot-10-play-price-php-4290-launch-specifications-features-mediatek-helio-g25-soc-2356067#rss-gadgets-all

The Legendary OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G: Crafted for the Ultimate Videography Experience

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source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/sponsored/the-legendary-oppo-reno5-pro-5g-crafted-for-the-ultimate-videography-experience-2356046#rss-gadgets-all

Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller With Custom RP2040 Processor Launched

Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller has been launched. It is powered by the company’s own RP2040 processor. The Raspberry Pi Pico can be used as a companion to a Raspberry Pi computer or to make some projects.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/raspberry-pi-pico-microcontroller-price-rs-295-launch-specifications-rp2040-processor-2356049#rss-gadgets-all

iPhone 13 Series Said to Have Improved Face ID Tech, Pro Models Rumoured With New Camera

iPhone 13 series will come with a smaller notch along with an improved Face ID system, according to a report. The 2021 iPhone models are also said to have all-new six-piece ultra-wide-angle lenses.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-iphone-13-series-face-id-upgrade-smaller-notch-pro-camera-updates-report-2356047#rss-gadgets-all

Mozilla Firefox 85 to Allow Easy Installation of Supported Extensions for Android Users

Firefox 85 includes an update that will make it easier for Android users to add supported extensions. Mozilla announced in a blog post that users will now be able to install supported recommended extensions directly from the addons.mozilla.org (AMO) page. The update will release on January 25.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/mozilla-firefox-85-install-supported-extensions-easier-android-users-2356040#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Display to Mass Produce 90Hz OLED Panels for Laptops Beginning March

Samsung Display has announced that it will begin producing large quantities of 14-inch OLED panels with 90Hz refresh rate for laptops, from March. It claims that the 90Hz OLED panels perform on par with 120HZ LCD displays.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/samsung-display-mass-produce-90hz-oled-panels-laptops-from-march-2356039#rss-gadgets-all

Bitcoin Slumps 10 Percent as Pullback From Record High Gathers Pace

Bitcoin slumped 10 percent on Thursday to a 10-day low, retreating further from record highs, with traders citing fears of tighter US regulation.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/bitcoin-price-slump-10-percent-fall-decrease-usd-32779-record-rally-2356034#rss-gadgets-all

Apple’s First VR Headset Said to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses

Apple’s first crack at a headset is designed to be a pricey, niche precursor to a more ambitious augmented reality product that will take longer to develop, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/apple-vr-headset-ar-glasses-virtual-reality-augmented-playstation-oculus-facebook-2356024#rss-gadgets-all

Vi Partners With MFine to Give Free Medical Consultations to Customers via Chat and Video Sessions

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has partnered with MFine to connect patients with doctors through instant chat and video consultation. Vi customers will have access to over 4,000 doctors from over 600 reputed hospitals.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/vi-vodafone-idea-partners-mfine-free-chat-video-medical-consultations-customers-app-2356020#rss-gadgets-all

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go With 10th-Gen Intel Core i5 Processor, 12.4-Inch Touchscreen Launched in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go has been launched in India. The new Microsoft Surface laptop comes with 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor along with up to 16GB of RAM and features a 12.45-inch touch-supported PixelSense display.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-price-in-india-rs-63499-launch-sale-date-january-22-specifications-2356002#rss-gadgets-all

Opera Acquires YoYo Games, Creators of Game Building Platform GameMaker, Plan to Expand Gaming Division

Opera announced that it has acquired YoYo Games, the company behind 2D Game building platform GameMaker Studio 2. Opera says that it plans expand the reach of its gaming division Gaming using Opera GX and GameMaker. Opera reportedly acquired YoYo Games for around $10 million (roughly Rs. 72.9 crores).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/opera-acquires-yoyogames-gamemaker-studio-2-expand-opera-gx-2355995#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola Edge S AnTuTu Scores Hint at Impressive Performance, Live Images Leak Ahead of Launch

Motorola Edge S scores an impressive 679,860 on the AnTuTu benchmarking site. In the CPU test of AnTuTu, Motorola Edge S scored 189,694. It scored 290,268 in the display test, 103,322 in the memory test, and 96,576 in the UX test.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-edge-s-antutu-score-live-images-specifications-leak-2355982#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter to Restart Verified Blue Ticks from Friday: Everything You Need to Know

Twitter is restarting its official verification policy. It had stopped accepting applications for blue ticks in 2017, but from January 22, 2021, it’s starting again and here’s what you should know about it.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-restarts-verification-applications-blue-ticks-january-22-self-serve-faq-need-to-know-2355941#rss-gadgets-all

Google Signs Deal on Copyright Payments to French Press

Google and French newspapers said they had signed an agreement aimed at opening the path to digital copyright payments from the online giant after months of heated negotiations.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-france-press-newspaper-deal-agreement-payment-content-apig-alliance-le-monde-figaro-2355967#rss-gadgets-all

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 May Launch in Late Q1 or Early Q2 This Year

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 could be launched in late Q1 or early Q2 2021, according to a report. Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 were originally expected to launch at IFA 2020 in September but that did not happen.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-1-4-6-3-7-3-launch-late-q1-early-q2-this-year-report-hmd-global-2357083#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite Could Be in Development, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2021) Leaked in Alleged CAD Renders

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite could be in the pipeline as a new report claims it may launch in Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G variants. A separate report shows alleged CAD-based renders of the rumoured Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2021).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-lite-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-2021-leak-alleged-cad-renders-2357057#rss-gadgets-all

Xbox Live Gold Subscription Price Hike Plan Withdrawn by Microsoft Following Outrage From Users

Microsoft backtracked on a plan to raise the price for subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, its paid online gaming platform, after outrage from users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/xbox-llive-gold-price-hike-subscription-plan-microsoft-withdraw-cancel-backtrack-outrage-users-2357031#rss-gadgets-all

Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio Vicarious Visions After Dismantling Classic Games Team

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard took another step in consolidating control over division Blizzard Entertainment, that once took pride in its autonomy, by shifting a 200-person design studio to its ranks.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/blizzard-activition-vicarious-visions-studio-absorb-crash-bandicoot-skylanders-tony-hawk-2357026#rss-gadgets-all

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Patch 1.1 With Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes on PC, Consoles

Cyberpunk 2077 has got Patch 1.1 for PC, consoles, and Stadia. CD Projekt Red shared the changelog for the patch on the official website and it focuses on stability improvements, some visual fixes, fixes for quests, and more.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/cyberpunk-2077-patch-1-1-stability-improvements-bug-fixes-pc-ps4-ps5-xbox-stadia-2356997#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord and Mi 10i are two smartphones that offer very good performance for the price, but which one should you pick? I put them head to head to see which one is the one for you.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/xiaomi-mi-10i-vs-oneplus-nord-comparison-camera-battery-test-2356667#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump

Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-donald-trump-ban-iran-account-fake-manipulation-spam-revenge-2356990#rss-gadgets-all

High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till February 6

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the ban on high-speed mobile data services across the Union Territory, except Ganderbal and Udhampur, till February 6

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/jammu-kashmir-internet-ban-high-speed-extended-february-6-ganderbal-udhampur-2356982#rss-gadgets-all

Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-search-on-mobile-redesign-focus-important-information-rounded-overall-aesthetic-2356940#rss-gadgets-all

Friday 22 January 2021

Reliance Jio Added 25.1 Million Customers in Q3 2020, APRU Increased to Rs. 151

Reliance Jio added 25.1 million customers in the Q3 2020 ending December 31. The company released its financial performance report for wherein it shared a churn rate of 1.63 percent was caused by continuing impact of COVID-19 and malicious campaigns against the company.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-earnings-q3-quarterly-25-1-million-customers-apru-increased-rs-151-2356918#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available Today

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/amazon-great-republic-day-sale-best-deals-on-mobile-phones-electronics-january-23-2356903#rss-gadgets-all

IBM Hit by Rare Sales Decline in Software Units, Posts Disappointing Quarterly Revenue

IBM missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by a rare sales decline in its software unit as clients shied away from longer-term deals due to pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/ibm-earnings-q3-revenue-sales-decline-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-2356891#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-apple-facebook-google-alphabet-ceo-jeff-bezos-sundar-pichai-tim-cook-mark-zuckerberg-big-tech-eu-hearing-february-1-2356880#rss-gadgets-all

TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tiktok-blackout-challenge-block-italy-users-unverified-age-death-girl-palermo-bytedance-2356876#rss-gadgets-all

YouTube Rolls Out Hashtag Landing Pages That Offer a New Way to Discover Videos

YouTube has completed the roll out for its hashtag landing pages that will help users discover videos through hashtags. This feature is available on its Android and iOS apps as well as the desktop version.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/youtube-hashtag-landing-pages-discover-videos-google-support-2356444#rss-gadgets-all

WandaVision Episode 3 Recap: Double Delight in the 1970s

WandaVision episode 3 review: Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) gives birth to twins (is this our first look at Young Avengers?) in the 1970s in an episode that offers more clues to what’s up with Westview.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/wandavision-episode-3-review-young-avengers-download-spoilers-watch-online-2356430#rss-gadgets-all

Microsoft Edge Gets New Themes, Features to Boost Productivity and Browser Performance

Microsoft Edge has got several upgrades as a part of its first anniversary. The browser now allows users to choose from 24 new themes, the sidebar search is now generally available in the browser, and users can see emails right in the browser through a deeper Microsoft Outlook integration.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-edge-update-new-themes-features-boost-productivity-browser-performance-bing-outlook-xbox-first-anniversary-2356441#rss-gadgets-all

Resident Evil Village Release Date Set for May 7, PS4 and Xbox One Support Announced

Resident Evil Village release date is May 7, Capcom has announced. The game will also be available on PS4 and Xbox One. A PS5-exclusive demo called Resident Evil Village Maiden is out now. Online multiplayer mode Resident Evil Re:Verse available for free with game.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/resident-evil-village-release-date-may-7-pc-ps5-ps4-xbox-one-series-x-s-reverse-maiden-capcom-2356439#rss-gadgets-all

Beeper Brings WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, More Chat Apps Into a Single Inbox, Including iMessages on Android

Beeper brings 15 chat platforms including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, and Facebook Messenger, into a single inbox. You can chat, search, and archive through chat of any of these platforms on Beeper. The app also helps in bringing iMessage to Android, Windows, and Linux users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/beeper-whatsapp-signal-telegram-imessage-15-chat-apps-single-inbox-pebble-eric-migicovsky-2356434#rss-gadgets-all

Thursday 21 January 2021

Realme Race Pro, Realme X9 Pro Specifications Leak; Q1 2021 Launch Expected: Report

Realme Race Pro and Realme X9 Pro specifications have been leaked in details. Realme Race Pro is tipped to feature a 6.8-inch (1,440x3,200 pixels) OLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 160Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-race-pro-x9-specifications-features-leak-launch-expected-q1-2021-2356391#rss-gadgets-all

Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Release Set for Sunday

Godzilla vs. Kong trailer release date is Sunday, January 24, Warner Bros. has announced. Godzilla vs. Kong trailer also coming in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Godzilla vs. Kong release date is March 26.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/godzilla-vs-kong-trailer-release-date-january-24-india-hindi-tamil-telugu-teaser-poster-2356381#rss-gadgets-all

Google Suspends Second AI Ethics Researcher, Union Says

Google has suspended an artificial intelligence (AI) ethics researcher weeks after dismissing another member of the team, Timnit Gebru, a recently formed union said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-suspends-ai-ethics-researcher-margaret-mitchell-timnit-gebru-union-2356377#rss-gadgets-all

BuyUcoin Cryptocurrency User Data Allegedly Affecting Lakhs of People Leaked on the Dark Web

Sensitive details of individuals available on Indian cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform BuyUcoin have been leaked on the dark Web, according to a security researcher. The surfaced details are said to include the names, email addresses, mobile numbers, order information, and deposit history of users, as well as their bank account information, along with PAN an...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/buyucoin-data-leak-hack-dark-web-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-exchange-wallet-user-details-sensitive-information-2356374#rss-gadgets-all

Nokia ‘Quicksilver’ Listed on Geekbench With Android 11, 6GB of RAM

A Nokia smartphone with codename ‘Quicksilver’ has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website. It runs on Android 11 and has 6GB of RAM. Reports say the handset features Qualcomm Snapdragon 690G SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-6-3-6-4-quicksilver-geekbench-specifications-smartphone-codename-hmd-global-2356370#rss-gadgets-all

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, Oppo Enco X to Go on Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone and Oppo Enco X true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds will be available for purchase in India today. Both devices were launched in the country earlier this week.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-5-pro-5g-enco-x-price-in-india-rs-35990-9990-sale-today-january-22-specifications-2356365#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook, Google Grants Australian Local Government PR Website News Provider Status

Google and Facebook have granted an Australian local government news provider status, drawing questions about the internet giants' efforts to curate news media.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/facebook-google-australia-local-government-pr-website-bundaberg-council-news-provider-status-2356358#rss-gadgets-all

Elon Musk to Offer $100-Million Prize for 'Best' Carbon Capture Technology

Tesla chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100-million (roughly Rs. 730 crores) prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.

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Samsung Rolls Back Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update for Galaxy S10 Series, Could Be Due to Bugs: Report

The Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series is being pulled because of bugs, claims a report. The update is no longer available for Galaxy S10 series phones. Some users had reportedly complained about camera blur and the device heating up.

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Vivo X60 Pro+ With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 55W Fast Charging Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 Pro+ has been unveiled in China and is the latest entrant in the Vivo X60 series. The phone is the top-of-the-line model in the series, as the name indicates. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and features a quad rear camera setup.

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