Monday 31 May 2021

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra Getting June 2021 Security Patch Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones have started receiving the June 2021 Android security patch. All the three Samsung phones — Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra — are getting the update in the UK and Luxembourg with firmware version G98xxXXS8DUE4. There is no information on the update rollout in other markets.

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How to Order Alcohol Delivery Online in Delhi Through Apps, Online Portals

The Delhi government has permitted home delivery of liquor for orders placed through mobile apps and via online portals. Last year, states including Kolkata, Maharashtra, Odisha, Siliguri, and West Bengal allowed online delivery of liquor through platforms such as Amazon, BigBasket, Swiggy, and Zomato.

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Ethereum Extends Gains to Rise 8 Percent; Bitcoin Firms

Ethereum extended gains to rise more than 8 percent on Monday to $2,587 (roughly Rs. 1.88 lakhs) but remained 40 percent below a record high of above $4,300 (roughly Rs. 3.12 lakhs) hit earlier this month.

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Jio Partners With SEGA to Bring Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 3 for JioFiber Users

Jio Games Store will list these two titles for Indian users to download and play. SEGA will customise Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Streets of Rage 3 for Jio platforms and even offer it in local languages. These will be the first games to be available in Hindi and Tamil on set-top-boxes. For those unaware, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is part of the SEGA Mega Drive series featuri...

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Cyberattack Hits JBS Meat Works in Australia, North America

Australian and North American units of the world's largest meat works were hit over the weekend by an organised cyberattack on its information systems, Brazil's JBS SA said in a statement.

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Vodafone 5G Deal With China’s Huawei Said to Get Conditional Approval in Italy

Vodafone's Italian unit has secured conditional approval from Rome to use equipment made by China's Huawei in its 5G radio access network, two sources close to the matter said.

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IT Rules for Digital Media: Twitter Strives to Comply With Applicable Laws in India, Spokesperson Says

As Twitter faces allegations of not complying with the IT rules in the country, the Twitter spokesperson on Monday informed that the microblogging company "strives to comply" with applicable laws in India.

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AMD Radeon Graphics Coming to New Samsung Flagship Exynos SoC, Next-Gen Tesla Cars: Computex 2021

AMD has licensed its Radeon RDNA 2 graphics IP to Samsung, and the next flagship Exynos SoC for mobile devices will be the first to benefit from this. Tesla has also adopted RDNA 2 for console-quality gaming in its upcoming Model S and Model X refresh

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Cryptocurrency Trading: RBI Asks Banks Not to Refer to Is 2018 Circular on Digital Coins

RBI on Monday asked banks, NBFCs, and payment system providers not to refer to its earlier virtual currencies-related circular, that was issued in April 2018 and later aside by the Supreme Court, in their communications to customers.

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AMD Ryzen 5000 Desktop APUs, Radeon RX 6000M Mobile GPUs, FidelityFX Upscaling Tech Announced at Computex 2021

AMD has unveiled a raft of new products including desktop Ryzen 5000 series APUs with integrated graphics, Radeon RX6000M GPUs for high-end mobile gaming, the new vendor-agnostic FidelityFX upscaling tech, and an AMD Advantage laptop design initiative.

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Twitter May Soon Launch Facebook-Like Emoji Reactions for Tweets

Twitter could soon release emoji reactions for tweets, much like what Facebook and LinkedIn have for their posts. The reactions could include Likes, Cheer, Hmm, Sad, and Haha. These emojis were spotted by reverse engineering excerpt Jane Manchun Wong on Twitter. "We're always exploring additional ways for people to express themselves in conversations happening on Twit...

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Twitter Has Paused Accepting Verification Requests in Just Over a Week After Relaunch

Twitter has paused accepting new requests just over a week after relaunching the verification programme. The microblogging company said that they are ‘rolling in’ or reviewing the verification requests received and will reopen requests soon. Twitter had added a blue badge and described the categories of people eligible to apply for it when it relaunched the verifi...

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Google Hid Privacy Settings on Android Phones, Made Confusing Data Collection Policies: Report

New unredacted documents from an Arizona, US lawsuit against Google reportedly suggests that the search giant hid privacy settings and made them harder to find for users. The documents reportedly reveal that Google continued to collect location data, even when key location sharing was turned off. The company used different methods like Wi-Fi, or third-party apps not a...

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Realme Smart TV 4K 43 Review: Ultra-HD and Dolby Vision, With a Small Screen

Realme has launched its latest smart TV range in India, which includes the Realme Smart TV 4K 43. Priced at Rs. 27,999, this television supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and runs Android TV 10. Is this the best 43-inch 4K TV you can buy right now? Find out in this review.

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Google Pixel 6 Camera Improvements Tipped, Include Gimbal-Like Stabilisation, Samsung Sensor

Google Pixel 6 smartphones are claimed to launch with several improvements in the overall camera performance. As per a tipster, Google Pixel 6 will have a Samsung sensor, and custom-made NPU as well as ISP that will perform better than the Google Pixel 5. The phone is also said to feature Gimbal-like stabilisation and offer enhanced video performance.

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China to Send 3 Astronauts to Its Space Station Tianhe aka Heavenly Harmony in June

China plans to send three astronauts to its newly operational space station Tianhe, or Heavenly Harmony, in June, according to a space official.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications Tipped, Leaked Renders Show Design

Samsung Galaxy A03s alleged renders and key specifications have been leaked. The upcoming phone has a design similar to the Galaxy A02s, but it seems to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB Type-C port. It is also seen carrying a triple rear camera setup and a 6.5-inch display.

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Elon Musk Found a 'Great Idea' for Dogecoin, Joining in on Social Media's Ribbing of His Favourite Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin's origins as a joke are hard to shake even as it has matured into a real asset that is being held by many investors. People still make endless memes about the currency, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk jumped into the fray with a joke about how it could be used.

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Realme X7 Max 5G With 120Hz Display Launched in India, Realme Smart TV 4K Debuts as Well: Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K were launched in India during a virtual event on Monday. The Realme X7 Max 5G comes with features such as a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The Realme Smart TV 4K comes in 43- and 50-inch screen sizes.

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Twitter Must Comply With New IT Rules for Digital Media, Says Delhi High Court

Twitter was told by the Delhi High Court on Monday that it has to comply with the new Information Technology Rules for digital media if they have not been stayed. While Twitter claimed before the court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim.

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Xiaomi Introduces 200W HyperCharge Wired, 120W Wireless Fast Charging Technologies

Xiaomi has introduced a new fast charging technology called HyperCharge.The 200W HyperCharge Wired charger is claimed to fully charge a 4000mAh battery in under 8 min. The company also demoed 120W wireless fast charging technology that takes 15 minutes to fully charge a device with the same battery capacity. For testing both the technologies, the company uses a Mi 11 ...

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Disney+ Hotsar June 2021: Loki, Luca, MasterChef Australia, and More

Loki Marvel TV series, Pixar’s Luca, MasterChef Australia season 13, Raya and the Last Dragon, Queen of the South season 5, Pose season 3, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, Wolfgang, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Star Wars: The Bad Batch — the biggest movies and TV shows on Disney+ Hotstar in June 2021.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Getting OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Update With Camera, Network, and System Improvements

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 are receiving the OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update in India. It will soon be rolled out in Europe and North America. OnePlus has included camera, network, and system improvements with the update. There is no information regarding the bundled Android security patch or the size of the update. The update will be rolled out in an incremental manner.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G Could Launch in India as Poco X3 GT

Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G may launch as the Poco X3 GT in India, as well as in a few other countries, multiple tweets by a tipster have hinted. The smartphone, which was launched alongside the vanilla Redmi Note 10 5G in China earlier this month, comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging.

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Amazon Prime Subscription Available at 50 Percent Off for Those Aged Between 18 and 24: All Details

This Youth Offer can only be availed by youngsters aged between 18-24 years. Further, this offer can only be redeemed through the Android app and mobile browser version for any other OS. This means that while the offer is not applicable via the iOS app, it can be redeemed by logging into the Amazon app via the mobile browser.

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Sunday 30 May 2021

Burrp Founder Anand Jain Launched a Pigeon Fighting Startup Because he Found Them Annoying

The Burrp founder noticed how omnipresent pigeons were in Mumbai soon after returning to the country from America. And so while he was launching Burrp, he decided to launch a parallel company called BirdGuard.

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Realme X7 Max 5G, Smart TV 4K Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K are set to launch in India today (May 31). The launch event will be livestreamed through Realme India’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Realme GT 5G Teased to Launch in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme has published a dedicated page on its India site for the global 5G summit. The summit is slated to be held on June 3 and on the same page, Realme has teased the arrival of the Realme GT 5G here. This phone was launched in China in March.

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Loki, The Family Man, Jagame Thandhiram, and More: June 2021 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

The Family Man season 2, Loki TV series, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Mortal Kombat, Jagame Thandhiram, Elite season 4, Lupin season 2, Pixar’s Luca, In the Heights, Bosch season 7, Ray on Netflix — the biggest movies and TV shows in June 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Apple TV+.

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Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath Clarifies 100 Crore Salary News on Twitter, Calls it 'Unwanted Noise'

After reports emerged that some of the Zerodha board has approved Rs. 100 crore salaries for three members of the  top leadership, including CEO Nithin Kamath, they were slammed for paying themselves huge salaries

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics.

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Fitbit to Introduce Snoring Detection to its Smartwatch, Fitness Band Models

Fitbit could introduce a new feature on its smartwatch and fitness band models that have a microphone, which would allow them to detect snoring and ambient sound. The feature is said to be a major drain on the device's battery.

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Intel 5G Solution 5000, New Faster 'Tiger Lake' Laptop CPUs Announced at Computex 2021

The Intel 5G Solution 5000 will enable laptop OEMs to bring 5G-enabled laptops to market this year, and new faster Tiger Lake 11th Gen CPUs will help users get a bit more performance.

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Saturday 29 May 2021

Bitcoin Price Slumps 8 Percent as Cryptocurrency Heads for Bruising Monthly Drop

Bitcoin slumped to its lowest this week, taking losses sparked by a growing crackdown in China and environmental concerns to almost 40 percent so far this month.

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Google Backed Company Is Working on the Next Autonomous Vehicles — Airplanes

Merlin Labs is a Google backed company that is working on automation for aeronautics. The planes don't guide themselves like a self-driving car though. Instead, Merlin wants to create automated flight gear and control panels.

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How Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Other Smartphone Makers Are Changing the Smart TV Market in India

On this week’s episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital, we discuss how smartphone makers such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme are bringing new affordable smart TVs to the market to take on the likes of LG, Samsung, and Sony.

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Scientists Cure COVID in Hamsters With Inhaled Nanobodies: Study

Researchers say they have developed an “effective, low-cost therapeutic intervention” to block COVID-19 - but for now, it only works on hamsters. Nanobodies are administered directly through the nose or by inhalation, the researchers said. However, it's yet to be determined whether this treatment could work for humans.

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Realme C25s India Launch Tipped for June, May Come in Two Storage Variants

Realme C25s will be launched in India in June, as per a report. The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and feature a 48-megapixel triple rear camera. Realme has already launched the phone in Malaysia. In India, it may come in two storage variants.

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NASA Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Went on a Wild Ride During Its Sixth Flight Due to Navigation Error

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity faced a navigation timing error during its sixth flight and went on a wild, lurching ride. This was its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month.

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Vivo Y17 Undergoing Greyscale Testing for Android 11 in India, Company Confirms

Vivo Y17 is currently undergoing greyscale testing for Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11. Once users report no bugs with the update, Vivo will conduct a broader rollout for all users. Vivo confirmed the update through a series of tweets.

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Among Us Is Available for Free on Epic Games Store for a Limited Time

Among Us is being offered for free till June 3 as part of Epic Games store's Mega Sale. The sale offers one mystery game for free for a week and this week it is Among Us' turn after NBA 2K21 last week.

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PUBG Mobile-Like Level 3 Backpack Teased by Battlegrounds Mobile India, Release Date Still a Mystery

PUBG Mobile's India variant Battlegrounds Mobile India has teased a level 3 backpack via its official Facebook page. Additionally, the Google Play store listing for the game shows its minimum requirements that include just 2GB of RAM.

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Samsung Galaxy M51, Samsung Galaxy M31s Receiving May 2021 Android Security Patch: Report

Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s are receiving May 2021 Android security patch with an update. The update for Galaxy M51 brings Quick Share and Google RCS support in Brazil. Samsung is also complying with LGPD, the Brazillian counterpart to EU's GDPR. Not much information is available about Galaxy M31s apart from the update being rolled out in Russia. There is also ...

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OnePlus Nord CE, OnePlus TV U-Series Models Launch Date Set for June 10; OnePlus Nord N200 5G Could Be in the Works

OnePlus Nord CE will launch on June 10 at the Summer Launch Event along with OnePlus TV U-series models, the company has confirmed. OnePlus Nord CE is believed to be a successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G that was launched in Europe last October.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T Get New Updates in India With System, Gallery, Network Improvements

OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 8T are getting OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 and OxygenOS 11.0.8.13 updates in India, respectively. The North American the European markets will also receive the update, but a little later. OnePlus is conducting the rollout in a phased manner. All three smartphones get fairly similar bug fixes and improvements with the new updates.

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OnePlus Watch Review: Anticlimactic

The OnePlus Watch was a highly anticipated product from OnePlus, but it turned out different from what we expected. It does not run Google's WearOS nor does it have support for iOS. Should you still pay Rs 14,999 for the OnePlus Watch? I put it to the test to find out.

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Twitter Statement on 'Toolkit' Case Enquiry Called 'Mendacious' by Delhi Police in Strongly-Worded Counter

The Delhi Police said the statements by Twitter on the ongoing enquiry in the 'toolkit' case was mendacious and designed to impede the lawful enquiry.

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Red Magic 6R With Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 144Hz AMOLED Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Red Magic 6R was launched on Thursday. The new smartphone comes as an upgrade to the Red Magic 6 that was launched in March. Red Magic 6R comes with a 144Hz AMOLED display and quad rear cameras.

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Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, Reno 6 Pro+ With 65W Fast Charging, 32-Megapixel Selfie Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo has launched three smartphones in the Chinese market — Oppo Reno 6, Oppo Reno 6 Pro, and Oppo Reno 6 Pro+. The three phones pack a 32-megapixel selfie camera and offer 65W fast charging support. Oppo Reno 6 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, whereas Oppo Reno 6 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.

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Instagram 'Drops' Feature Launched to Let Users Cop Product Drops: Report

Instagram is introducing a 'Drops' section under its Shops tab for users to browse, discover, and purchase the latest product launches. Drops the e-commerce buzzword helps sellers create a buzz for their upcoming products before they are made available. The Drops feature is reportedly available in the US only on Android and iOS.

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Apple Solidifies Its Lead as Global Smartwatch Market Grows 35 Percent YoY in Q1 2021: Counterpoint

Apple captured 33.5 percent of smartwatch market share globally in the first quarter of 2021. Latest data by Counterpoint shows the smartwatch market grew 35 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2021 with Apple taking the lead once again, followed by Huawei and Samsung.

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Netflix’s The Sandman Adds Stephen Fry, David Thewlis, Patton Oswalt Among 12 New Cast

The Sandman Netflix cast grows with Stephen Fry, David Thewlis, Patton Oswalt, Jenna Coleman, Joely Richardson, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Razane Jammal, Niamh Walsh, Kyo Ra, and Sandra James Young.

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Someone Remade a PlayStation 5 With Wood - and it Still Works: Watch

Sony's latest hardware is unusually large for a modern gaming console and stands over 15 inches tall. Watch how a YouTuber turned it into a stylish, compact, wooden design.

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Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: US to Require Energy Pipelines Report Hacks or Face Fines

Energy pipeline companies will have to report cybersecurity incidents to the US government under a new directive that will be announced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), senior government officials said.

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Twitter Fined RUB 7 Million by Russian Court Over Failure to Delete Content

A Russian court said it had handed Twitter two fines totalling RUB 7 million (roughly Rs. 69.23 lakhs) for failing to delete banned content.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-russia-fine-rub-7-million-delete-post-content-facebook-google-big-tech-us-2450493#rss-gadgets-all

Realme X7 Max 5G Availability via Flipkart Confirmed Ahead of May 31 Launch

Realme X7 Max 5G availability via Flipkart has been confirmed through a listing featured on the online marketplace. The listing details some of the key Realme X7 Max 5G specifications, as well as highlights its three distinct colour options.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x7-max-5g-flipkart-availability-launch-date-may-31-specifications-2450478#rss-gadgets-all

Realme Smart TV 4K Specifications, Price in India Surface Online Ahead of May 31 Launch

Realme Smart TV 4K will include a 43-ich and a 50-inch model, both of which are expected to come with 4K resolution. They have been tipped to cost between Rs. 28,000 and 30,000 for the 43-inch model and between Rs. 33,000 and Rs.35,000 for the 50-inch model.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/realme-smart-tv-4k-price-in-india-rs-28000-33000-specifications-leak-launch-may-31-2451977#rss-gadgets-all

Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Pur Sport, Le Noire, Divo Smartwatch Models With 90 Sports Modes Launched

Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Pur Sport, Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Le Noire, and Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Divo smartwatch models have been announced. Bugatti has teamed up with VIITA to develop these three models that are named after its hypercars Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, Bugatti La Voiture Noire, and Bugatti Divo.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/bugatti-ceramique-edition-one-pur-sport-le-noire-divo-price-eur-899-launch-specifications-features-2451956#rss-gadgets-all

AI Mechanism Claims to Detect Disinformation With 96 Percent Accuracy, Even Trace Its Source

A team at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Artificial Intelligence Software Architectures and Algorithms Group attempted to better understand disinformation campaigns and also aimed to create a mechanism to detect them.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/fake-news-disinformation-campaign-artificial-intelligence-ai-mit-lincoln-laboratory-rio-2451917#rss-gadgets-all

Fabric of Our Galaxy: NASA Releases Stunning Image of Milky Way's Galactic Centre

NASA shared a stunning panoramic view of the Milky Way's galactic centre on Instagram. Explaining the photo, the space agency said threads of superheated gas and magnetic fields weave a tapestry of energy at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. NASA captioned the post, “The fabric of our galaxy.”

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/nasa-milky-way-photo-image-galactic-centre-galaxy-panorama-view-chandra-x-ray-meerkat-2451908#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Specifications, Pricing Surface Online

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 are said to be the upcoming tablet flagship models from the company. Ahead of their official announcement, their pricing and specifications have been allegedly leaked.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-plus-price-krw-1469000-specifications-leak-120hz-display-oled-2451868#rss-gadgets-all

International Space Station Shares Spectacular Night-Time Shots of Earth

International Space Station (ISS) has shared some spectacular photos of the Earth, captured by the astronauts stationed on it. In a new Instagram post, the ISS shared four different photos of “the Earth's colours” — capturing our home planet “from the city lights to the hues of an orbital sunrise.”

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/iss-international-space-station-earth-night-time-shot-picutre-photo-image-instagram-nasa-2451833#rss-gadgets-all

Best Free Video Editing Apps on Android: Edit Your Instagram Reels Now With Ease

The best free video editing Android apps for June 2021 include five different apps that can help you edit vertical 30-second videos which can be published on Instagram Reels or MX TakaTak.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/best-free-video-editing-apps-for-instagram-reels-android-2021-2449802#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Adds ‘Featured Articles’ Section on App, Website With Content on Sports, Auto, Entertainment, More

Amazon has silently added a ‘Featured Articles’ section on the website and mobile app. Here, viewers can read a selection of articles for free, ranging from exclusive articles on topics such as entertainment, politics and governance, sports, health, auto, and more.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/amazon-featured-articles-section-website-app-sports-auto-entertainment-more-exclusive-publications-2451815#rss-gadgets-all

Kellogg's Bowl Bot: US College Campuses Get Robots to Dispense Cereal Mixes Into Their Bowls

Two US college campuses are getting a cereal-mixing robot that prepares a breakfast-ready bowl. These breakfast-dispensing robots, created as a joint pilot between Kellogg's and Chowbotics, have been rolled out at Florida State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On the Kellogg's Bowl Bot, operated through a touchscreen interface or the Chowbotics app ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/kelloggs-bowl-bot-vending-machine-serves-breakfast-ready-florida-state-university-wisconsin-madison-2451766#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications Tipped, Could Come With Snapdragon 750G SoC; Pre-Orders From June 11

OnePlus Nord CE 5G may come with the Snapdragon 750G SoC and a 64-megapixel primary rear camera sensor. It may feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-nord-ce-5g-specifications-tipped-snapdragon-750g-soc-64-megapixel-pre-orders-june-11-2451763#rss-gadgets-all

Microsoft President Brad Smith Says George Orwell's '1984' Could Become a Reality by 2024

Microsoft President Brad Smith says that the dystopian world depicted by George Orwell in his novel "1984" — where totalitarian surveillance was a part of life — could soon become a reality, What's more, it may be as early as 2024, if artificial intelligence (AI) is not regulated better, he suggests.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/microsoft-president-brad-smith-george-orwell-1984-realy-2024-ai-china-artificial-intelligence-2451713#rss-gadgets-all

UK Police Goes in for Drug Bust at Industrial Estate, Finds Illegal Cryptocurrency Operation Instead

Drugs police in central England spotted the tell-tale signs of a cannabis farm: visitors at all hours, extensive wiring, ventilation ducts and unusual amounts of heat being generated. But on closer inspection, they exposed another operation reliant on massive power usage: a cryptocurrency mine.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/cryptocurrency-mining-illegal-operation-bust-uk-west-midlands-birmingham-bitcoin-drug-cannabis-2451720#rss-gadgets-all

Friday 28 May 2021

Apple Podcast Subscription Service Launch to Be Delayed Until June

Apple is delaying the launch of a podcast subscription service until June after some podcast creators had issues with delays in their shows appearing after uploading them, according to an email seen by Reuters.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/apple-podcast-subscription-service-launch-delay-june-internal-email-price-annual-creators-ios-14-6-2451699#rss-gadgets-all

TikTok Given a Month to Respond to Claims of EU Consumer Rights Breaches

TikTok has been given a month to respond to multiple complaints from EU consumer groups that it allegedly violated the bloc's consumer laws and allegedly fail to protect children from hidden advertising and inappropriate content.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tiktok-user-privacy-advertising-inappropriate-content-children-young-users-eu-consumer-rights-breahes-2451687#rss-gadgets-all

India Biodiversity Portal Is Documenting Every Species in the Country and Everyone Can Take Part

The India Biodiversity Portal has evolved over the years to enable citizen scientists around the country to identify and preserve details of the country's rich biodiversity. Everyone can take part, and more than 58,000 species have been documented so far.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/features/document-every-species-in-india-biodiversity-portal-citizen-science-2447794#rss-gadgets-all

Google, Facebook, WhatsApp Said to Have Shared Compliance Details With IT Ministry; Twitter Still Hasn’t

Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp have shared details with the IT Ministry as per requirement of the new digital rules, but Twitter is still not following the norms, government sources said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-india-whatsapp-facebook-google-digital-social-media-it-rules-meity-ministry-compliance-officer-details-2451673#rss-gadgets-all

Acer Predator Orion 3000, Acer Nitro 50 Gaming Desktop PCs Refreshed; Three HDR Monitors Unveiled Alongside

Acer Predator Orion 3000 and Acer Nitro 50 gaming desktop PC lineups with latest generation of Intel and AMD processors have been launched. The company has also launched three gaming monitors that include a 42.5-inch model.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/acer-predator-orion-3000-nitro-50-price-gaming-desktops-hdr-monitors-specifications-2451077#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Blue Paid Subscription Service Confirmed; Clubhouse-Style Spaces Now Accessible via the Web

Twitter Blue has been confirmed through Twitter’s listing on the App Store. The paid subscription service initially appeared to be in testing earlier this month. Twitter has separately brought its Clubhouse-style Spaces to the Web.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-in-app-purchase-paid-subscription-service-rs-269-usd-2-99-spaces-web-rollout-2451076#rss-gadgets-all

Google Messages Testing Pin Conversations, Star Messages Features: Report

Google Messages is reported to be get two new updates in the future. These features are still under development and have been spotted in the code of the latest update via Google Play store. Check out all the details here.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-messages-pin-conversations-star-messages-feature-teardown-leak-2451069#rss-gadgets-all

Is Dogecoin Stabilising After the Latest Crash or Will It Drop Even Further?

Dogecoin appears to have finally stabilised after the latest crash — but is there more bad news to come for investors, or is it looking stable again?

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/data-shows-dogecoin-stabilising-after-recent-crash-2451027#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus Nord Receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 in India With Several Bug Fixes, Improvements

OnePlus Nord is receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update in India. The update comes bundled with the May 2021 Android security patch along with several bug fixes and improvements. The update is 420MB in size and will be rolled out in a phased manner.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-nord-update-oxygenos-update-india-may-2021-android-security-patch-changelog-specifications-11-1-1-3-2451039#rss-gadgets-all

Tata Digital Buys Majority Stake in BigBasket for Rs. 9,500 Crores to Rival Amazon, Flipkart

Tata Digital, a unit of Tata Sons, has acquired a majority stake in online grocery seller BigBasket, putting the Indian conglomerate in a direct race with e-commerce players Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart, and Reliance.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/tata-bigbasket-buy-acquire-deal-digital-sons-rs-9500-crores-alibaba-stake-buyout-amazon-flipkart-2451033#rss-gadgets-all

Tech Trade Groups Sue Florida Over Social Media Law That Fine Companies That Ban Political Candidates

Two tech trade groups filed a lawsuit against Florida over a new law that would fine social media companies that ban political candidates, which they said violated free speech rights.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/florida-social-media-law-fine-ban-political-candidate-lawsuit-donald-trump-twitter-facebook-youtube-2451023#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook Extends Ban on Donations to Lawmakers Who Voted Against Biden Win

Facebook said it will resume making donations to US lawmakers through its political action committee but will not support 147 lawmakers who voted against US President Joe Biden's electoral certification in January.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-ban-extend-joe-biden-win-donations-lawmakers-against-january-6-us-capitol-riot-2451002#rss-gadgets-all

Acer ConceptD Series, Predator Series, TravelMate Series, Swift X Updated With Latest Intel, AMD CPUs

Acer has launched new laptop models and updated its current lineup with the latest 11th-Gen Intel Core H-series processors and the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. The ConceptD Creator notebook series has been updated to now include a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/acer-conceptd-predator-travelmate-series-swift-x-price-usd-2499-launch-specifications-latest-intel-amd-cpu-2450976#rss-gadgets-all

iQoo Z3 India Launch Teased to Take Place Soon: All You Need to Know

iQoo Z3 is being teased via the company’s India Twitter handle. The phone was launched in China in March this year and it is now set to arrive in India. An exact launch date is not known, but iQoo teases the phone to arrive soon.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iqoo-z3-india-launch-teaser-coming-soon-expected-price-specifications-2450992#rss-gadgets-all

Tech Bill Taking Aim at China Advanced by US Senate, Approves $190 Billion to Strengthen US Technology

The US Senate advanced a sweeping package of legislation intended to boost the country's ability to compete with Chinese technology, as Congress increasingly seeks to take a tough line against Beijing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/us-china-tech-bill-senate-authorise-usd-190-billion-strengthen-american-technology-2450970#rss-gadgets-all

Thursday 27 May 2021

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite With 8.7-Inch Display Launched, Galaxy Tab S7 FE Officially Announced

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has been launched as the company’s latest affordable Android tablet. Samsung has also officially announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE that appeared in markets including Germany earlier this week.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-tab-a7-lite-s7-fe-price-gbp-149-589-launch-sale-date-june-18-specifications-galaxy-2450962#rss-gadgets-all

Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Shows New Robots, New Enemies, and Aloy’s New Powers

Horizon Forbidden West gameplay is here. PlayStation Studios and Guerrilla Games have unveiled 13 minutes of gameplay footage — it shows post-post-apocalyptic San Francisco, the new enemies Aloy will face who can control the giant robots, and Aloy’s new powers: freeclimbing, a grappling hook, and a glider.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/horizon-forbidden-west-gameplay-ps5-state-of-play-trailer-release-date-coming-soon-ps4-2450961#rss-gadgets-all

China Bitcoin Crackdown: Sichuan to Probe Cryptocurrency Mining

Energy regulators in China's Sichuan province will soon meet local power companies to gather information on cryptocurrency mining, an official said, potentially leading to a clampdown in the country's second-biggest Bitcoin production hub.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/cryptocurrency-mining-bitcoin-ether-china-sichuan-crackdown-ban-energy-regulator-2450956#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook No Longer Banning Posts Calling COVID-19 'Man-Made'

Facebook is no longer removing posts that claim the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was man-made amid renewed debate over its origins.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-covid-19-coronavirus-man-made-posts-ban-no-more-vaccine-misinformation-2450937#rss-gadgets-all

Google Executives' Appraisals Sought in US Antitrust Case

Lawyers for the Justice Department and Google tangled over whether the company should hand over performance reviews of executives whom the government is considering calling as witnesses.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-antitrust-us-case-executives-appraisals-performance-review-search-advertising-2450931#rss-gadgets-all

PlayStation 5 Delivery Has Actor Boman Irani Excited About Showing Youngsters Who the Boss Is, But Stock Shortages Worrying Other Customers

Actor Boman Irani is one of the lucky few to get his hands on a PlayStation 5. The 61 year old star just posted a photo of his new console, and said he can't wait to show the youngsters at home who's the boss.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/ps5-playstation-5-boman-irani-youngsters-instagram-stock-issues-canceled-orders-2450930#rss-gadgets-all

Oppo Enco Free 2 TWS Earbuds With Up to 30 Hours of Playback Launched

Oppo Enco Free 2 TWS earbuds have launched alongside the Oppo Reno 6 Pro+, Oppo Reno 6 Pro, and Oppo Reno 6 smartphones. The earbuds come with up to 42dB noise reduction, three microphones for better call quality, noise cancellation, and many more features.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/oppo-enco-free-2-tws-earbuds-price-cny-599-launch-china-specifications-features-sale-june-5-2450922#rss-gadgets-all

Dell, HP Say Chip Shortages Will Hit PC Supplies This Year

Dell and HP reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates as customers continued to shop for PCs, even as pandemic-led restrictions eased in many parts of the world.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/dell-hp-quarterly-revenue-earnings-chip-shortage-pc-supply-laptop-demand-coronavirus-covid-19-2450917#rss-gadgets-all

Loki Trailer Gives Tom Hiddleston New Superpowers and a Slap in the Face

New Loki trailer teases new superpowers for the God of Mischief (Tom Hiddleston), a power of sorts for TVA agent Mobius (Owen Wilson), and Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) slapping Loki in the face. Loki premieres June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/loki-trailer-teaser-tom-hiddleston-new-superpowers-slap-marvel-mcu-disney-plus-hotstar-2450909#rss-gadgets-all

Microsoft Says Group Behind SolarWinds Hack Now Targeting Government Agencies, NGOs

SolarWinds cyberattack group, identified late last year, is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organisations, Microsoft said late on Thursday.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/microsoft-solarwinds-hack-nobelium-cyberattack-now-target-government-agency-ngo-2450884#rss-gadgets-all

Launch Postponed for Soyuz Rocket With OneWeb Telecom Satellites

The launch of a Soyuz rocket carrying 36 UK telecommunication and Internet satellites has been postponed, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/soyuz-rocket-launch-postpone-delay-oneweb-telecom-satellite-uk-today-2450876#rss-gadgets-all

Cruella Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for August 27

Cruella will release August 27 on Disney+ Hotstar, Gadgets 360 has learnt. The Disney movie is out May 28 in cinemas and on Disney+ with Premier Access in select markets.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/cruella-hotstar-release-date-india-august-27-disney-plus-watch-free-download-emma-stone-2450548#rss-gadgets-all

PS5 India Pre-Orders Restock Sold Out in Minutes, if Not Seconds

PS5 India May 27 restocks sold out within seconds, if not minutes, on Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/ps5-india-restock-sold-out-flipkart-amazon-croma-shopatsc-reliance-playstation-5-2450218#rss-gadgets-all

Netgear Orbi RBK852 WiFi 6 Mesh System (AX6000) With 350 Square Metre-Coverage Launched in India

Netgear Orbi RBK852 WiFi 6 Mesh System (AX6000) has launched in India with support for up to 6Gbps speeds on Wi-Fi 6 connection. It can allow connections to over 60 devices and promises a lag-free gaming experience.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/netgear-orbi-rbk852-wifi-6-mesh-system-ax6000-price-in-india-rs-6999-launch-specifications-coverage-area-2450213#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter Says Concerned About Safety of India Staff After Police Visit

Twitter said on Thursday that was worried about the safety of its staff in India and concerned with “potential threat to freedom of expression for the people we serve”, a day after police visited Twitter’s office in Delhi-NCR.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-india-staff-safety-police-visit-manipulated-media-tweets-bjp-intermediary-rules-government-it-ministry-2450212#rss-gadgets-all

Redmi Note 8 (2021) Price Revealed, to Start at $169: All the Details

Redmi Note 8 (2021) was unveiled on the global site a few days ago. Full specifications were listed on the company site, but its pricing and availability was not mentioned. Now, its pricing has been announced as well.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-8-2021-price-usd-169-189-specifications-launch-official-global-2450186#rss-gadgets-all

Ford Says 40 Percent of Sales to Be Electric Vehicles by 2030

 Ford once again is ramping up investment in zero-emission cars and expects 40 percent of volume by 2030 to be comprised of fully electric vehicles.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/ford-electric-cars-vehicles-40-percent-sales-2030-increase-investment-ev-components-usd-30-billion-2025-2450182#rss-gadgets-all

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Calls Talk of UFOs 'the Height of Foolishness' in Interview

In an interview, the astronaut and former International Space Station commander talked about a one-way trip to Mars, landing a rover on the red planet, and addressed some of the recent talk about UFO sightings.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/astronaut-mars-landing-ufos-chris-hadfield-interview-2450129#rss-gadgets-all

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is Kraven the Hunter in Spider-Man Spin-Off

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is your Kraven the Hunter. Sony Pictures has cast Taylor-Johnson as the lead in the Spider-Man spin-off that will further expand the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, which also includes Venom and Morbius.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/kraven-the-hunter-aaron-taylor-johnson-spider-man-sony-pictures-marvel-release-date-2023-2450169#rss-gadgets-all

Wednesday 26 May 2021

Itel A23 Pro With Unisoc SC9832e SoC, Dual-SIM 4G Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel A23 Pro affordable 4G smartphone has been launched in India at a discounted price of Rs. 3,899 when purchased via MyJio Stores, Reliance Digital Stores, and Reliance Digital website. The phone has a single rear camera and a VGA selfie shooter.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/itel-a23-pro-price-in-india-rs-3899-launch-specifications-jio-exclusive-offer-reliance-digital-outlets-website-2450159#rss-gadgets-all

USB Type-C 2.1 to Upgrade Power Delivery From 100W to 240W

USB Type-C version 2.1 is in the works, with support for up to 240W power delivery. Specifications of the USB Type-C 2.1 have been released by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/usb-type-c-2-1-specification-standard-240w-power-delivery-update-2450157#rss-gadgets-all

Infinix Hot 10S Goes on First Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 10S goes on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available to purchase via Flipkart today starting 12 pm (noon). The smartphone is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant and Rs. 10,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage variant. The company announced that it is offering Rs. 500 discount during the sale today. Additionally, Flipkart ha...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/infinix-hot-10s-price-in-india-rs-9999-sale-flipkart-specifications-transsion-holdings-2450154#rss-gadgets-all

Twitch Adds 'Transgender' Tag as Big Tech Vies to Be Inclusive

Twitch said that players will be able to add a transgender label to their videos — a move the company said would aid inclusion among its 30 million daily gamers.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/twitch-tags-transgender-bisexual-black-disabled-inclusive-video-game-streaming-2450147#rss-gadgets-all

Chrome 91 Rolling Out With Frozen Tab Groups, Enhanced PWAs, Redesigned UI, More

Chrome 91 is rolling out for mobile and desktop browsers. Chrome for Android will get Frozen tab groups, automatically starting PWAs, refreshed UI, updated table renders on webpages, and more. Chrome on Linux, macOS, and Windows is getting 32 bug fixes and improvements.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-chrome-91-android-linux-macos-windows-32-bug-fixes-frozen-tab-groups-progessive-web-apps-privacy-sandbox-survey-2450146#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to Hand Over Reins to Successor Andy Jassy on July 5

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that he will hand over operational control to his successor on July 5, leaving as the e-commerce giant flexes its muscles in television and cloud.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-jeff-bezos-step-down-date-july-5-last-day-hand-over-andy-jassy-successor-2450134#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus Nord 2 and Nord CE 5G Could Debut Soon in India as Company Teases Launch of ‘Something New’

OnePlus took to the India Twitter account to share a cryptic tweet with the words ‘you figure it out’. It seems like the company has used sign language and the image attached to the tweet decodes to, ‘Something new is coming’. If our interpretation is correct, the company is gearing up to launch new products in June.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-nord-2-ce-5g-teaser-launch-coming-soon-expected-specifications-leak-2450128#rss-gadgets-all

The Tomorrow War Trailer Pulls Chris Pratt Into the Future to Fight Aliens

The Tomorrow War trailer is filled with action but also very dour. Chris Pratt-led sci-fi action movie that cost Amazon $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,486 crores) is out July 2 on Prime Video worldwide.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/tomorrow-war-trailer-release-date-cast-story-aliens-amazon-prime-video-chris-pratt-2450126#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus TV U1S Series, External TV Camera Tipped to Launch in India Soon

OnePlus TV U1S series is launching in India soon, according to tipster Ishan Agarwal. The company is also said to launch an external TV camera in the country.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/oneplus-tv-u1s-series-external-camera-india-launch-specifications-rumour-2450113#rss-gadgets-all

PayPal to Allow Users to Withdraw Cryptocurrency to Third Party Wallets

PayPal said it plans to allow users to withdraw cryptocurrency to third party wallets. The San Jose, California-based company, that opened its platform to digital currencies last October, at present does not let users move cryptocurrency holdings off its platform.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/paypal-cryptocurrency-wallet-third-party-bitcoin-price-withdraw-digital-coin-allow-users-2450112#rss-gadgets-all

Is Apple Getting Into Bitcoin? New Job Posting Looks for Cryptocurrency Experience: Report

A job listing shows that Apple wants to hire someone to lead its alternative payments program. It is looking for people with experience in finance and alternative payment methods like cryptocurrency.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/apple-cryptocurrency-job-posting-alternative-payments-report-2450106#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook to Take Action Against Users Repeatedly Sharing Misinformation

Facebook said it would take "stronger" action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on the platform.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-misinformation-fake-news-take-action-users-repeatedly-sharing-misinformation-reduce-distribution-2450104#rss-gadgets-all

WhatsApp Says Government Exceeded Powers With Encryption-Breaking Rule

India's government exceeded its legal powers by enacting rules that companies such as WhatsApp say will force them to break end-to-end message encryption, the messaging app owned by Facebook argued in a court filing.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-india-government-digital-rules-encryption-breaking-privacy-policy-social-media-2450097#rss-gadgets-all

Digital Rules: IT Ministry Asks Social Media Platforms for Compliance Status, Contact Details of Officers

The government asked large social media platforms to immediately report their status of compliance with the new digital rules. In a note to “significant social media intermediaries,” the IT Ministry said the additional due diligence required from such large digital platforms has come into effect.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-india-government-digital-rules-it-ministry-meity-facebook-twitter-compliance-status-contact-details-officers-2450084#rss-gadgets-all

Friends: The Reunion Date, Time, How to Watch, Trailer, and More

Friends: The Reunion releases Thursday, May 27 worldwide. You can watch it online on Zee5 in India, HBO Max in USA, NOW TV / Sky One in UK, Binge in Australia, Crave in Canada, and HBO Go in Southeast Asia.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/friends-reunion-india-watch-online-zee5-release-date-time-hbo-max-us-uk-australia-canada-2449760#rss-gadgets-all

PS5 India Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 on Flipkart, Amazon, Croma, More

PS5 is back in stock on Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales. Here's how to pre-order PlayStation 5 restocks in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/ps5-india-pre-order-restock-price-buy-flipkart-amazon-croma-shopatsc-playstation-5-2449718#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus Nord 2 Accidentally Confirmed by Company, Could Launch in India in June: Report

OnePlus Nord 2 moniker may have been accidentally confirmed by OnePlus. The phone could launch in India in June, either on June 10 or June 25.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-nord-2-india-launch-date-june-10-25-confirm-accident-stadia-faq-ce-2449525#rss-gadgets-all

Arm Unveils Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, Cortex-A510 CPUs, New Mali GPUs for Future Smartphones, Laptops

Arm has unveiled the Cortex-X2, its flagship offering that is meant for not just high-end smartphones but also laptops. The company has also brought its Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 CPUs under the v9 architecture, as well as introduced a new Mali GPU family that consists of Mali-G710, Mali-G610, Mali-G510, and Mali-G310.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/arm-cortex-x2-a710-a510-v9-cpus-mali-g610-g510-g310-gpus-laptops-smartphones-launch-specifications-2449527#rss-gadgets-all

Colonial Pipeline Hack: US to Boost Cyber Protections for Supply Companies following ransomware attack

The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack, with announcements of actions planned in coming days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack-hack-us-boost-cybersecurity-cyber-protection-joe-biden-dhs-2449516#rss-gadgets-all

Xiaomi Says US Has Formally Lifted Securities Ban, Removed Designation as Communist Chinese Military Company

Xiaomi said a US court has removed the company's designation as a Communist Chinese Military Company (CCMC) and lifted all restrictions on US persons buying or holding its stock.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-us-blacklist-remove-securities-ban-lift-communist-chinese-military-company-donald-trump-joe-biden-2449507#rss-gadgets-all

Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud's Photo With Son Right Before Taking Company Public Wins Hearts

Vimeo has gone public and its Indian-American CEO Anjali Sud is being credited for much of the company's success. Sud shared a picture with her son right before ringing the bell to officially take Vimeo public via Nasdaq. Her Twitter timeline is now flooded with reactions that give a glimpse into how she has become an inspirational woman leader for so many.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/vimeo-public-shares-listing-nasdaq-ceo-anjali-sud-picture-son-twitter-success-2449460#rss-gadgets-all

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro, Pad Pro 2021, Pad Plus, and Pad Tablets With Snapdragon SoCs Launched

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo Pad Pro 2021, Lenovo Pad Plus, Lenovo Pad, and Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro tablets in China. All of the tablets are up for pre-order and will go on sale on May 31. The Lenovo Pad Pro 2021 is the most expensive among the lot and comes with a 90Hz OLED display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/lenovo-yoga-pad-pro-2021-plus-tablets-price-cny-1299-1599-3499-3300-launched-sale-date-may-31-specifications-2449483#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Price Leaked via Online Listing, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G could be priced at EUR 185 (roughly Rs. 16,500) without VAT. Adding VAT could take the price to EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,800). The phone is believed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and come with a 5,000mAh battery.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a22-5g-price-eur-185-launch-expected-soon-specifications-4g-mode-2449458#rss-gadgets-all

ISRO History at a Glimpse: From Carrying Rocket Parts on Bicycle to Aiming for Mars Within 6 Decades

From carrying parts of the first rocket on a bicycle to finding water on the Moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come a long way since its inception and has been pioneering space missions with untiring zeal.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/isro-history-rocket-parts-bicycle-pslv-mars-mission-mangalyaan-india-space-twitter-thread-2449431#rss-gadgets-all

Amazon Accused of Unfair Pricing Strategies in New US Suit

Amazon faces a new lawsuit that alleges the online retailer broke antitrust law by requiring that third-party sellers not offer better deals for their products elsewhere.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/amazon-sued-lawsuit-unfair-pricing-strategy-policy-washington-dc-us-2449429#rss-gadgets-all

Oracle Launches Arm-Based Cloud Computing Service Using Ampere Chips

Oracle launched a cloud computing service powered by data centre chips from Ampere Computing based on technology from Arm, the second major cloud company to offer an Arm-based service after Amazon Web Services.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/oracle-ampere-arm-based-cloud-computing-service-chips-aws-amazon-web-services-rent-one-cent-per-hour-2449420#rss-gadgets-all

Google Assures Compliance With India’s New Digital Rules, Says Will Keep Policies as Transparent as Possible

Google assured compliance with new IT rules and said that that it will continue to build on its existing approaches and keep the policies as transparent as possible.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-india-new-digital-it-rule-compliance-facebook-twitter-whatsapp-policy-transparent-ott-youtube-2449416#rss-gadgets-all

Game of Thrones Spin-Off 10,000 Ships Taps Amanda Segel as Writer: Report

Game of Thrones spin-off 10,000 Ships has reportedly tapped Amanda Segel as creator and head writer. 10,000 Ships is the story of Dorne’s legendary Princess Nymeria, set a thousand years prior to Game of Thrones.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/game-of-thrones-10000-ships-amanda-segel-writer-nymeria-dorne-spinoff-2449412#rss-gadgets-all

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Domino’s India Data Breach: Company Claims No Financial Details Compromised, Customers Have Been Informed

Domino’s India brand owner Jubilant Foodworks has informed its customers about the data breach incident that happened on March 24. The information provided by the company comes just days after hackers created a search engine on the dark Web to let anyone look at the customer details of Domino’s India by using their phone numbers or email addresses.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/dominos-india-data-breach-hack-customer-details-search-engine-jubilant-foodworks-email-2449396#rss-gadgets-all

Aarogya Setu Will Now Show Blue Ticks, Blue Shield for Vaccinated Individuals

Aarogya Setu will now show Blue Ticks and Blue Shield for users who have both shots administered. The contact tracing app will show the new feature on its home screen under the Your Status tab. Users, after having both doses administered, can download their vaccination certificates from Aarogya Setu or CoWIN app.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/aarogya-setu-blue-tick-shield-vaccinated-status-cowin-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-2449393#rss-gadgets-all

PS5 India Restock: PlayStation 5 Pre-Orders Start at 12 Noon on May 27 via Vijay Sales, Croma, More

PlayStation 5 will be up for pre-orders from May 27 at 12pm (noon) via Vijay Sales, Croma, Prepaid Game Card, and Sony Center official website (ShopatSC). It costs Rs. 49,990 and only the standard edition of the console will go up for pre-orders.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/ps5-buy-india-restock-pre-orders-may-27-12-pm-playstation-vijay-sales-croma-shopatsc-prepaid-game-card-2449387#rss-gadgets-all

PlayStation Days of Play Sale: FIFA 21, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and More

FIFA 21, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima, FFXIV Online, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, CoD Black Ops Cold War — the best PS4 and PS4 deals in PlayStation’s Days of Play sale.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/playstation-days-of-play-sale-ps5-ps4-fifa-21-valhalla-miles-morales-demons-souls-red-dead-2-call-of-duty-2449377#rss-gadgets-all

Tesla Doubles Down on Camera-Based Pure Vision Autopilot Amid Growing Scrutiny

Tesla said it will drop a radar sensor in favour of a camera-focused Autopilot system for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in North America starting this month.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-elon-musk-pure-vision-autopilot-rollout-north-america-tweet-twitter-camera-based-security-concern-2449374#rss-gadgets-all

Tesla Sets Up China Site to Store Car Data Locally Amid Scrutiny Over Security Concerns

Tesla said it had established a site in China to store car data locally, as automakers come under growing scrutiny over how they handle information collected by vehicle cameras and sensors.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-china-security-spying-camera-sensors-car-data-store-local-2449363#rss-gadgets-all

Okinawa Scooters on Its Plans of Producing 10 Lakh Electric Scooters Annually in India

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to Okinawa Scooters co-founder Jeetender Sharma to know of the company’s history, growth, and future plans. We also talk to experts to understand what this startu...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/okinawa-scooters-electric-scooters-evs-co-founder-jeetender-sharma-indian-startups-101-2449079#rss-gadgets-all

Google, Facebook Fined in Russia for Failing to Delete Banned Content

A Russian court said it has fined US technology giants Google and Facebook over a failure to delete content that Moscow deems illegal, the latest development in an escalating standoff between Russia and Big Tech.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/google-facebook-russia-twitter-fine-delete-banned-content-post-fail-slowdown-2449344#rss-gadgets-all

Lunar Eclipse 2021: Blood Moon and Total Eclipse Year Will Appear Today

Blood Moon 2021, which is commonly known as total lunar eclipse or purna chandra grahan, is appearing today. It will be the first and the last total lunar eclipse of the year.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/blood-moon-2021-total-lunar-eclipse-date-may-26-watch-india-timings-2443392#rss-gadgets-all

WhatsApp Said to Sue India Government, Claims New Media Rules Mean End to Privacy

WhatsApp has filed a legal complaint in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force that experts say would compel the Facebook unit to break privacy protections, as per sources.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-sue-india-government-lawsuit-new-social-media-rules-regulations-sources-manipulated-media-facebook-2449269#rss-gadgets-all

5 Reasons to Buy the Samsung Crystal 4K Series Now

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Instagram Insights Tool Introduced for Reels, Live to Offer Creators Details on Important Metrics

Instagram has introduced the Insights tool for its Reels and Live feature. The social media platform said that this will help businesses and creators to grow their accounts. Instagram is also working on expanding the Insights tool to its desktop website. In January, it introduced a Professional Dashboard that shows key information in one place.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/instagram-insights-tool-reels-live-metrics-accounts-reached-plays-likes-professional-dashboard-business-creators-2448896#rss-gadgets-all

Best Smart Speakers You Can Buy in India

A good smart speaker can play music, help you with tasks, answer queries, and much more. Here are our top picks for the best smart speakers you can buy in India right now.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/smart-home/guide/best-smart-speakers-india-2448876#rss-gadgets-all

Regulation of Face Recognition Software Use Could Be Coming Soon, in the US

A week after Amazon banned the sale of its face recognition technology to police indefinitely, regulation could be coming to determine how such technology can be used. This is in part because the potential for bias in the technology. In 2018, a study on facial recognition technologies found that the software identified lighter-skinned people accurately than those who ...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/face-recognition-software-regulation-ban-2448840#rss-gadgets-all

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 With 11th-Gen Intel Core, AMD Ryzen Processor Options Launched in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 with 11th-generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processor options has been launched in India.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-price-in-india-rs-102999-launch-sale-date-may-25-specifications-2448852#rss-gadgets-all

Ethereum Closes in on Long-Sought Fix to Cut Energy Use Over 99 Percent

Ethereum and better-known-rival Bitcoin both operate using a proof-of-work system that requires a global network of computers running around the clock. Users and developers of the world’s most-used blockchain have been wrangling with its carbon-footprint problem for as long as it’s been around. Now, they say, several recent breakthroughs will finally enable them t...

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/ethereum-ether-price-mining-energy-use-cut-down-99-percent-environmental-concern-elon-musk-tesla-2448851#rss-gadgets-all

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global Variant) Offers Better Camera Performance Than iPhone SE (2020): DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro (global variant) has surpassed the iPhone SE (2020) in camera performance. DxOMark, which puts phones through a slew of camera tests giving an overall rating to the camera performance, as well as to individual aspects of the cameras, has ranked the Redmi Note 10 Pro higher than iPhone SE (2020).

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-10-pro-global-better-camera-performance-iphone-se-2020-apple-dxomark-xiaomi-2448834#rss-gadgets-all

Huawei HarmonyOS Launch Date Set for June 2 Amid US Sanctions

Huawei said it will launch its new HarmonyOS for smartphones on June 2, its biggest move yet aimed at recovering from the damage done by US sanctions to its mobile phone business.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-harmonyos-launch-date-june-2-smartphones-new-os-us-sanctions-android-google-mobile-services-gms-2448836#rss-gadgets-all

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G With Snapdragon 750G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G is priced in Germany at EUR 649 (roughly Rs. 57,800) for the 4GB + 64GB storage option. It is up for grabs on the Samsung online site and comes in Mystic Black and Mystic Silver colour options.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-5g-price-eur-649-launch-specifications-sale-may-25-2448819#rss-gadgets-all

Facebook, Twitter May Face Criminal Action in India as Deadline to Comply to Intermediary Rules Ends Today

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube may face criminal action in India as they are yet to comply with the special provisions under the new Intermediary Rules that were passed in February.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-twitter-youtube-instagram-social-media-intermediary-rules-2448813#rss-gadgets-all

Motorola One Action Getting Stable Android 11 Update

Motorola One Action is receiving a stable Android 11 update in Brazil. However, not much is known about the update as of now. It is expected that a broader rollout shall be conducted shortly.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-one-action-android-11-update-stable-rollout-changelog-details-brazil-lenovo-2448797#rss-gadgets-all

Rick and Morty Season 5 Trailer Teases More Wacky Adventures, All 10 Episode Titles Revealed

Rick and Morty season 5 trailer trades on Scarface, Voltron, superheroes, and Breaking Bad? Rick and Morty season 5 release date is June 20 on Adult Swim. No word from Netflix yet.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/rick-and-morty-season-5-trailer-3-watch-online-episodes-10-titles-release-date-2448793#rss-gadgets-all

Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Urges Shift to Software to Counter US Sanctions

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has called on the company's staff to "dare to lead the world" in software as the company seeks growth beyond the hardware operations that US sanctions have crippled.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-us-ban-sanction-ren-zhengfei-ceo-founder-shift-to-software-internal-memo-2448785#rss-gadgets-all

Google's Starline Shows Promise and Perils of 3D Chats: An In-Depth Look

Google's Project Starline 3D videoconferencing system, unveiled last week, is well-timed for a post-pandemic world but still has a long way to go in seamlessly marrying the in-person and the virtual, three people who have used the system say.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/google-starline-3d-chat-video-conferencing-analysis-details-how-it-works-microsoft-apple-facebook-2448773#rss-gadgets-all

Monday 24 May 2021

UK Space Agency, Rolls Royce Tie Up To Test Nuclear Technology To Power Spacecraft

Using nuclear powered engines, astronauts could make the trip to Mars in half the time, and also reduce radiation exposure. Rolls Royce has previously provided the nuclear propulsion technology for the Royal Navy's submarines.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/uk-space-agency-rolls-royce-mars-nuclear-engines-2448746#rss-gadgets-all

Charlie Bit My Finger Sells As NFT for $760,999, Winner to Re-Enact Video With Lead Characters

Charlie Bit My Finger has been auctioned as an NFT, and now will be permanently deleted from YouTube. The NFT sold for over $760,000, or more than Rs. 5 crore.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/charlie-bit-my-finger-nft-auctioned-nft-760999-2448735#rss-gadgets-all

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition With Johnny Silverhand Charging Stand Launched

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has been launched in China. It is the third version of the smartwatch available in the country after the standard and the Cobalt Limited Edition.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/oneplus-watch-cyberpunk-2077-limited-edition-price-cny-1299-launch-specifications-features-johnny-silverhand-charger-stand-2448760#rss-gadgets-all

Apple-Epic Trial: Judge Probes Implications of Upending App Store During Closing Arguments

Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held unconventional closing arguments in the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple, peppering both sides' attorneys for three hours about how far she could — and should — go to change Apple's App Store business.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-epic-games-fortnite-app-store-trial-hearing-closing-argument-antitrust-2448757#rss-gadgets-all

WWDC 2021 Begins June 7: How to Watch Live, What to Expect

WWDC 2021 will begin on June 7 and will be held entirely online. The keynote will begin at 10am PDT (10.30pm IST) on June 7 wherein Apple will reveal next-gen software for Apple products and speculatively a new MacBook Pro as well. The entire event will be live streamed on Apple.com, YouTube, and the Apple TV app for Apple TV users.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-wwdc-2021-june-7-keynote-live-stream-what-to-expect-ios-15-ipados-macos-12-macbook-pro-2448747#rss-gadgets-all

Bitcoin Not for Us, No Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Desk: HSBC CEO Noel Quinn

HSBC has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk or offer the digital coins as an investment to customers, because they are too volatile and lack transparency, CEO Noel Quinn said.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/cryptocurrency-price-bitcoin-ether-hsbc-ceo-noel-quinn-no-plans-crypto-trading-desk-investment-plans-elon-musk-2448745#rss-gadgets-all

Money Heist Season 5 Premieres September 3, to Wrap Up December 3

Money Heist season 5 release date has been announced. The five-episode Volume 1 drops September 3, with another five-episode Volume 2 set for December 3. Netflix has split fifth and final Money Heist season into two halves.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/money-heist-season-5-release-date-september-3-december-netflix-final-volume-1-2-10-episodes-2448743#rss-gadgets-all

Cryptocurrency Prices Bounce Back From Sell-Off, Bitcoin Still Down 30 Percent in May

Bitcoin jumped more than 10 percent during a surge in cryptocurrencies Monday, regaining some ground lost during a weekend sell-off that was sparked by renewed signs of a Chinese crackdown on the emerging sector.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/cryptocurrency-price-bitcoin-ether-bounce-back-sell-off-china-elon-musk-tweet-slump-sell-off-2448731#rss-gadgets-all

Twitter India Office Gets a Police Visit to Serve Notice About 'Manipulated Media' Inquiry

Delhi police said they visited a Twitter office to serve notice to its country managing director about an investigation into the social media giant's tagging of a post by a ruling party spokesman as "manipulated media."

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/twitter-india-manipulated-media-bjp-sambit-patra-post-police-visit-office-inquiry-congress-2448716#rss-gadgets-all

WhatsApp Tells Indian Government User Privacy Is 'Highest Priority'

WhatsApp said that it had told the Indian government that the privacy of users was its highest priority after the country's technology ministry raised questions about the instant messaging app's new privacy policy.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-india-user-privacy-policy-highest-priority-government-facebook-meity-letter-2448711#rss-gadgets-all

Clubhouse Android App Crosses 1 Million Downloads on Google Play Store

Clubhouse Android app has over a million downloads on the Google Play store in less than a week since it launched. The Android app was launched over a year later than its iOS counterpart. The move came after the iOS app started seeing a downfall in the number of apps downloads from Apple’s App Store.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/clubhouse-android-app-one-million-download-google-play-store-2448325#rss-gadgets-all

Realme X7 Max 5G India Launch Set for May 31, Company Teases Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G will launch in India on May 31 at 12:30pm as shared by company CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter. The phone could be a rebranded Realme GT Neo that launched in China in March.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x7-max-5g-india-launch-date-may-31-12-30pm-specifications-mediatek-dimensity-1200-5g-teaser-2448319#rss-gadgets-all

US Researchers Say They’ve Figured Out How To Create Real-Life Images That Move In The Air

Researchers in the US have made Star Wars style holograms, they say. The researchers used laser beams to trap and illuminate a tiny particle in the air and moved the beam, dragging the tiny particle with it, to draw an image in the air.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/us-researchers-are-creating-real-life-images-using-laser-beams-2448295#rss-gadgets-all

Fast & Furious 9 Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks a Month Ahead of India Release

Fast & Furious 9 has leaked onto torrent sites and other networks that enable piracy. The quality of all the illegal Fast & Furious 9 rips is downright terrible. Fast & Furious 9 release date in India is June 25.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/fast-furious-9-f9-full-movie-download-torrent-leaked-piracy-india-release-date-june-25-2448285#rss-gadgets-all

WhatsApp Extends Deadline for Accepting Updated Privacy Policy Till June 19 in Some Regions: Report

WhatsApp seems to have extended its privacy policy acceptance date till June 19, 2021 in Germany, Argentina, and other regions. The Facebook-owned messaging service had given May 15 as the ultimatum for accepting the updated privacy policy but did not take any action for people who did not accept the terms.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-extends-updated-privacy-policy-deadline-june-19-germany-argentina-report-facebook-2448279#rss-gadgets-all

Asus ZenFone 8 Series India Launch Confirmed, May Be Called Asus 8Z

Asus ZenFine 8 series India launch has been confirmed by the company. A landing page has gone live with renders of two new phones on the Asus India company site, but it doesn’t reveal the monikers they will have in India. An exact launch date is not mentioned but the ‘Notify Me’ button has gone live.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-8-flip-8z-india-launch-price-specifications-teaser-listing-2448271#rss-gadgets-all

Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems

Ford CEO Jim Farley has become the first high-profile auto executive to call for regulation of fully or partially automated vehicles in order to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/ford-ceo-jim-farley-self-driving-cars-autonomous-driving-system-vehicles-regulation-us-2448267#rss-gadgets-all

Realme Smart TV 4K With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to Launch in India on May 31

Realme is launching its latest televisions in India on May 31 alongside the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone. The Realme Smart TV 4K is coming in two sizes — 50 inches and 43 inches — and will support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/realme-smart-tv-4k-50-43-inch-launch-date-may-31-features-dolby-vision-atmos-voice-assistant-2448256#rss-gadgets-all

New Loki Teaser Has Glorious Purpose and Hints of a New Superpower

New Loki teaser trailer has more of Miss Minutes, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) burdened with glorious purpose, Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson) calling Loki arrogant, and a time variant with a new green superpower.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/loki-trailer-teaser-tom-hiddleston-owen-wilson-new-superpower-cast-release-date-june-9-marvel-mcu-disney-plus-2448241#rss-gadgets-all

Have Those Behind Defi100 Crypto Project Scammed Investment $32 Million?

A message turned up on the Defi100 website saying that the creators have taken the investors money and absconded — but this has now been denied by the project creators. However, several users are still expressing doubt, and the value of the project's native token has dropped rapidly.

source https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/defi100-crypto-scam-usd-32-million-rs-233-crore-2448231#rss-gadgets-all

Realme Phones With Snapdragon 778G and 870 SoCs Tipped to Launch on June 18

A new leak suggests Realme is gearing up to launch two new phones in China. While the leak mentions the processors expected on the rumoured phones — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC — the tipster hasn’t revealed the names of the phones. A recent teaser from Realme suggested that the phone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC is c...

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PUBG Mobile's Erangel Map Teased in Battlegrounds Mobile India, But As 'Erangle'

Battlegrounds Mobile India has teased another map that will be present in the game – Erangle. This was one of the most popular and oldest maps in PUBG Mobile but was spelt in a different manner.

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