Friday, November 30, 2018

Huawei Is Developing Its Own Android Alternative OS [Confirmed]

For a long time, rumors have been implying that Huawei is secretly working on a smartphone operating system (OS) to topple the Android market. Today, Huawei Product VP, Bruce Lee, confirmed on Weibo (a Chinese social media site and news site) that an alternative OS, to replace Android, is “under development.” Earlier, rumors over the […]

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Apple Music Is Arriving On Amazon Echo Smart Devices

It’s festive season, and Apple wants to make the season merrier for its users. In a bid to do so, Apple is launching its proprietary music service Apple Music for the entire series of Amazon Echo devices starting from December 17. Until now, users can integrate accounts from Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio […]

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Apple Music Is Arriving On Amazon Echo Smart Devices
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GameShell Console Upgraded: New Dev Board, 1GB Ram, HDMI Port

About a year ago, Clockwork put up a Linux-powered handheld gaming console called GameShell on Kickstarter website. This portable retro console is shipped as a DIY kit that can let you play games, learn to code and also teach you a little about how the hardware works. And the best part is that it lets you […]

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GameShell Console Upgraded: New Dev Board, 1GB Ram, HDMI Port
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Vivo Nex 2 Leaked, To Arrive With Dual Displays And Triple Cameras

Vivo is soon to unveil the successor to the Nex S, supposedly called the Nex 2. The rumors have started building up and the recent one is in the form of a video throwing light at the design of the future Vivo device. According to a recent unboxing video, the purported Vivo Nex 2 is […]

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Vivo Nex 2 Leaked, To Arrive With Dual Displays And Triple Cameras
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Nokia 7.1 With PureDisplay And Dual Cameras Launched In India

HMD Global-owned Nokia has launched a new smartphone in the mid-segment, dubbed the Nokia 7.1 in India. The main highlight of the smartphone is the PureDisplay it comes with. The PureDisplay panel spans 5.84-inch and is Full HD+ in nature, coming with an aspect ratio rated at 19:9 for thin bezels. Another highlight of the […]

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Nokia 7.1 With PureDisplay And Dual Cameras Launched In India
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WIndows 10 Insider Build 18290 Brings Fluent Design To Start Menu

Proprietary Windows Fluent Design has always enchanted Windows 10 users. Now stunning design changes are materializing on the Start Menu as well. In the latest Windows 10 19H1 Build for Fast Ring users, Microsoft has brought that  subtle design change to the Start menu. It has polished up its power and user menus, and added icons […]

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WIndows 10 Insider Build 18290 Brings Fluent Design To Start Menu
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MediaTek Helio P90 Teased With “Groundbreaking AI” Capabilities

Amidst rumors related to the unannounced Helio P80 chipset, chipmaker MediaTek has started to tease a new chipset in the making, dubbed the MediaTek Helio P90. The company has recently released a teaser video via its Twitter handle, giving us an inkling of the arrival of the new high-end processor soon. While the teaser video […]

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Mozilla Hosts Round-Table With Indian Tech Companies On Data Privacy

California-based Mozilla recently hosted a round-table conference during its first Indian edition of ‘Privacy Matters’ to discuss issues related to data privacy. The round-table conference involved various prominent people from companies such as Aditya Birla Group, Dunzo, Ibibo, Practo, Ola, Zeotap, Zomato, for data privacy prior to the introduction of the data privacy protection law. […]

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Mozilla Hosts Round-Table With Indian Tech Companies On Data Privacy
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Intel Releases “Modern Drivers” For Windows 10 Users

Following the announcement of introducing Modern Drivers for Windows 10, Intel has nowstartedd rolling out driver updates for some of its Intel Graphic Cards. Intel Modern Drivers a.k.a Universal Windows Drivers is a new way of how Windows 10 interacts with PC hardware. The methodology is only possible because of the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) infrastructure within […]

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Intel Releases “Modern Drivers” For Windows 10 Users
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12,564 Websites Blocked To Stop Torrenting Of India’s Most Expensive Movie

The Madras High Court has ordered the internet service providers to block 12,564 pirate sites in India, as reported by TorrentFreak. The report also states that it’s the “most aggressive website blocking order” granted anywhere around the globe. This step has been taken in response to an application filed by Lyca Productions Private Limited, the makers of […]

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12,564 Websites Blocked To Stop Torrenting Of India’s Most Expensive Movie
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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Might Come With 10GB RAM On Dec 12

OnePlus recently confirmed its collaboration with the automotive maker McLaren to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren variant. Now, rumor has it that the new smartphone will arrive with a massive 10GB of RAM. If a report by MySmartPrice is to be believed, the OnePlus 6T McLaren variant is expected to make its entry with 10GB of […]

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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Might Come With 10GB RAM On Dec 12
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Daredevil Canceled By Netflix After Three Seasons

After the cancellation of Luke Cage and Iron Fist, Netflix and Marvel have decided to say goodbye to Daredevil as well; it was the show that launched Marvel universe on the widely popular video streaming platform. “Marvel’s Daredevil will not return for a fourth season on Netflix,” Netflix confirmed in a statement given to Deadline. The company said […]

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Daredevil Canceled By Netflix After Three Seasons
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Say ‘Thank You’ And ‘Please’ To Get More Polite Answers From Google Assistant

Google is adding a set of new features to Google Assistant, including the “Pretty Please” feature that was announced back in May during Google I/O. The features have been bundled as “surviving the holidays” toolkit, and are intended to improve the productivity and home entertainment capabilities of Google Assistant. If you have a display-equipped Assistant, […]

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Lenovo To Pay $7.3 Million For Cramming Adware In Laptops

Lenovo, the Chinese laptop manufacturer company, has reached an agreement with a consumer group that filed a class-action lawsuit against the company for installing adware in its laptops. In 2015, a group of consumers filed a lawsuit against Lenovo after security researchers found that the company’s laptops are pre-installed with “Superfish” adware. According to the […]

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Lenovo To Pay $7.3 Million For Cramming Adware In Laptops
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How To Setup VPN? How To Use It To Its Maximum Capability?

Protecting privacy on the internet is a crucial task these days. If you want to make your Internet footprints untrackable, you can choose to opt for a virtual private network that encrypts your data so that nobody can snoop on it. To understand the working of a virtual private network, refer to our detailed guide […]

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How To Setup VPN? How To Use It To Its Maximum Capability?
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Beware! The Virus Alerts We See Could Be A Scam Run By Bogus Indian Call Centers

We often come across virus alerts on our devices warning us of possible virus infection devices that could be prone to. However, those alerts could, in reality, be scams running for distorting money from us. According to a report by The New York Times, one out of five people who receive such alert messages tend to […]

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Facebook Considered Selling User Data, As Per Internal Documents

2018 has been a train wreck for Facebook so far, and the situation doesn’t seem to change even in the ending months of the year. Some internal documents of Facebook seized by British lawmakers have revealed that the social media giant had plans to sell user data between 2012 and 2014 according to The Washington […]

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Facebook Considered Selling User Data, As Per Internal Documents
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OPPO Could Launch A Foldable Smartphone In February 2019

Amongst various tech companies making their way into the foldable arena, OPPO is now the new rumored entrant to hop onto the foldable smartphone league. According to the Dutch tech website Tweakers, the Chinese company’s product manager, Chuck Wang has suggested that the company will soon launch its first-ever foldable smartphone, preferably during Mobile World […]

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OPPO Could Launch A Foldable Smartphone In February 2019
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Asus Launches ROG Gaming Smartphone In India For INR 69,990

Asus, the Taiwanese electronics and hardware company has launched its popular ROG (Republic Of Gamers) gaming smartphone in India today. The game-centric smartphone features 6-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, HDR visuals, 1ms response time and 10000:1 contrast ratio for rendering smooth visuals while playing high-end games. The device is tailored for […]

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Asus Launches ROG Gaming Smartphone In India For INR 69,990
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Honor 8C Launched In India: Comes With Dual Cameras, Starts At INR 11,999

After several rumors and leaks, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has finally launched the Honor 8C in India. The company also unveiled the Honor Band 4 alongside. The Honor 8C comes with a 6.26-inch HD+ FullView display with a notch and an aspect ratio rated at 19:9 for really thin bezels, serving as one of its highlights. […]

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Honor 8C Launched In India: Comes With Dual Cameras, Starts At INR 11,999
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Starbucks To Block Porn On Its Free Wi-Fi

Starbucks has been criticized several times over the years for not preventing customers from watching porn on its free Wi-Fi network. Today, the coffee retailer finally gave in by announcing that it will introduce a filter to prevent customers from viewing porn and other explicit material in its outlets (as reported by Business Insider). An internet […]

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YouTube Originals To Become Free And Ad-Supported By 2020

Starting off with a new strategy which the company calls ‘Single Slate’, Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube has announced that it makes its original content available for free, with support for adverts by 2020. According to a report by Variety, YouTube Originals (previously called YouTube Red) will no longer be a subscription-based service, allowing around […]

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YouTube Originals To Become Free And Ad-Supported By 2020
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Project Fi Is Now “Google Fi” — Now Available For iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus

Project Fi, which prioritizes Wi-Fi calling over traditional carrier calling, has been renamed to Google Fi and is now available for iPhones and certain Samsung and OnePlus devices. The service was earlier available for Google devices including Pixel, Nexus, four Motorola models and LG phones. For iPhone owners, the service is still in beta mode, […]

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Project Fi Is Now “Google Fi” — Now Available For iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus
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Remember Those Leaked NSA Tools? Hackers Are Still Using Them To Hijack Computers

It’s not a hidden fact that NSA is probably the most capable creator of hacking tools that can penetrate different computing platforms and sniff useful information. Last year, things took a surprising turn when NSA’s powerful hacking tools were leaked online. Since that leak, those tools and exploits are being used by notorious elements all […]

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Remember Those Leaked NSA Tools? Hackers Are Still Using Them To Hijack Computers
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Dell Says A Security Breach To Steal Customer Data Was Attempted

Dell announced on Wednesday that it had detected an unauthorized attempt to extract customer information from Dell.com earlier this month. The company said the breach was attempted on November 9, but it managed to stop the hackers who were trying to steal customer data. The intruders tried to extract customer information such as customer names, email […]

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Dell Says A Security Breach To Steal Customer Data Was Attempted
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Apple Watch Series 4 To Finally Get ECG Feature With watchOS 5.1.2

Apple announced Apple Watch Series 4 in September, bringing a nearly bezel-less screen and a set of advanced features such as fall detection, emergency SOS, and a comprehensive activity tracker. However, one of the most exciting features was the electrocardiogram feature that could detect and alert users about a variety of cardiac problems. At its […]

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Apple Watch Series 4 To Finally Get ECG Feature With watchOS 5.1.2
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Sundar Pichai To Testify Before Congress On December 5 On Biased Search Results

According to reports from CNET and The Washington Post, Sundar Pichai will appear before Congress on December 5. In his testimony, the Google CEO is expected to answer questions about Google’s politically biased search results and Google’s “Dragonfly” project to launch a censored search engine in China. The last time Sundar Pichai appeared before officials from Washington […]

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Sundar Pichai To Testify Before Congress On December 5 On Biased Search Results
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Massive Ad Fraud That Affected 1.7 million Windows PCs Gets a Closure

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a 13-count indictment against eight people who are believed to be behind the 3ve Ad Fraud. Back in August 2017, FBI, Google, and nearly 20 major tech giants collaborated in order to take down a massive ad fraud scheme that had already made millions of revenue out of […]

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Massive Ad Fraud That Affected 1.7 million Windows PCs Gets a Closure
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Might Have A Whopping 12GB RAM/1TB ROM Variant

Samsung’s upcoming flagship called the Galaxy S10’s rumor mill is in overdrive. Adding to the existing pool of speculations, the latest one hints at a new variant the forthcoming device might have. According to a report by MySmartPrice, the alleged Galaxy S10 is rumored to come with a humungous 12GB of RAM and 1TB of […]

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Might Have A Whopping 12GB RAM/1TB ROM Variant
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Chrome For Android To Get Navigation Gestures Like iOS And Safari

A new commit on Chromium’s Gerrit source code management suggests that Google Chrome for Android will soon add a Safari-like navigation gesture to its platform. Just like the iOS browser, Android users will be able to quickly navigate forward or backward through history, by “overscrolling” to the right and left respectively. According to a Chrome […]

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Chrome For Android To Get Navigation Gestures Like iOS And Safari
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro First Impressions: Four At Our Service

Taking further steps in the ‘camera enhancing spree,’ Huawei has finally brought its new member in the Mate series, dubbed the Huawei Mate 20 Pro to India. The smartphone is another attempt by the company to bridge the difference between a DSLR and a smartphone camera. I got to spend some time with the new […]

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro First Impressions: Four At Our Service
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 Processor To Launch On December 4

Qualcomm is all geared up to launch its next-gen processor, dubbed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 processor at an event, for which the company has started sending out media invites. The event, scheduled for December 4 will take place in Hawaii at the company’s annual tech summit. The upcoming Snapdragon 8150 chipset will be the successor […]

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 Processor To Launch On December 4
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“New Tech” From DriveSavers Unlocks Locked iPhones With 100% Success Rate

DriveSavers, a popular data recovery service providing company, has introduced a new service that allows users to retrieve data from a passcoded-locked iPhone at $3,900. It is the first of its kind service that allows users to break into an iPhone that has been locked due to too many failed attempts or forgotten passcode. The company […]

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“New Tech” From DriveSavers Unlocks Locked iPhones With 100% Success Rate
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

This New Technique To Achieve INVISIBILITY Might Actually Work!

For a very long time, the idea of invisibility has enticed several scientists and led them to intensive research in material engineering. Time and again, different techniques have been proposed to achieve invisibility, but none of them have worked out quite yet. However, a new research work published in the Nature Science Journal under the title […]

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This New Technique To Achieve INVISIBILITY Might Actually Work!
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The Linux Foundation Teams Up With RISC-V To Promote Open Source Chips

The RISC-V Foundation is a non-profit corporation that works to encourage the adoption of RISC-V architecture for chip design. For those who don’t know, contrary to other CPU Instruction Set Architectures (ISA), RISC-V is free and open source. To further promote its adoption, the RISC-V Foundation has joined hands with The Linux Foundation. This partnership […]

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The Linux Foundation Teams Up With RISC-V To Promote Open Source Chips
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Google’s Bluetooth “Fast Pair” Makes Syncing Easier On Android

Bluetooth headphones are quite handy, but they can be a pain when you try to pair them with multiple devices. You need to go through the pairing process each time you pair it with a new device. So Google introduced the Fast Pair feature last year to streamline the process of pairing a Bluetooth accessory […]

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Google’s Bluetooth “Fast Pair” Makes Syncing Easier On Android
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Googlers: Google Must Stop Drop Chinese Search Project “Dragonfly”

In response to Google’s work on Project Dragonfly, a censored version of Google’s search service for China, numerous Google employees have joined hands with Amnesty International. They’ve signed an open letter, calling on the search giant to cancel the project altogether. This development comes in the wake of the recent developments that included various human […]

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Googlers: Google Must Stop Drop Chinese Search Project “Dragonfly”
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iCloud Update For Windows 10 Now Available; Compatibility Issues Resolved

Apple has today updated iCloud for Windows 10 to version 7.8.1 after compatibility issues hit the proprietary cloud storage. It was reported that Apple was closely working with Microsoft to bring a glitch-free version of iCloud to Windows 10. Many users started facing compatibility issues and error messages upon installing iCloud on a Windows 10 […]

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iCloud Update For Windows 10 Now Available; Compatibility Issues Resolved
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iCloud Update For Windows 10 Now Available; Compatibility Issues Resolved

Apple has today updated iCloud for Windows 10 to version 7.8.1 after compatibility issues hit the proprietary cloud storage. It was reported that Apple was closely working with Microsoft to bring a glitch-free version of iCloud to Windows 10. Many users started facing compatibility issues and error messages upon installing iCloud on a Windows 10 […]

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iCloud Update For Windows 10 Now Available; Compatibility Issues Resolved
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Popular JavaScript Library Infected By Malicious Code To Steal Cryptocurrency

A malicious code has infected Event-stream JavaScript library with the intention of stealing cryptocurrency from digital wallets. The popular JavaScript library is created to ease working with Node.js streaming modules, and is available via npmjs.com repository. The malicious code in the package caught the eye of researchers last week. Today, it has been revealed that […]

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Popular JavaScript Library Infected By Malicious Code To Steal Cryptocurrency
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Google Faces GDPR Violation Complaints For Location Tracking

A few months back, Google was largely criticized by Android users when AP news unveiled that Google tracks people’s locations even after toggling off the location button. After facing lawsuits from many individuals, Consumer Groups from seven different European countries have now filed complaints against Google for tracking location activity under the new European Union […]

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Google Faces GDPR Violation Complaints For Location Tracking
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OnePlus To Unveil OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition On December 12

After launching the Thunder Purple color variant of the latest OnePlus 6T, OnePlus is now soon to launch a new variant of the smartphone in India. The McLaren Limited Edition of the smartphone will be launched in collaboration with the automotive maker McLaren on December 12. While not much is known about the forthcoming device, […]

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OnePlus To Unveil OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition On December 12
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12 Best Free Music Websites To Download Songs Legally In 2018

The internet offers a lot of things and among them is free music. You can find plenty of websites that offer free downloadable music; however, not all of them are legal. So if you are looking for songs that can be availed safely and free of cost, we have handpicked the best music websites for […]

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12 Best Free Music Websites To Download Songs Legally In 2018
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Mobvoi TicPods Freed Review: A Worthy Alternative To AirPods?

Mobvoi has pleasantly surprised us with budget devices in the past. Here, we see how the not-so-budget TicPods Freed stack up. These pricey headphones are cheaper than other models such as the Apple AirPods, but is that a good thing? Bluetooth headphones have been around for a while, especially in the bulky over-ear type. Earbud styles were […]

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Mobvoi TicPods Freed Review: A Worthy Alternative To AirPods?
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How to Disable Cortana In Windows 10? [Working In 2018-19]

Windows 10 comprises of a number of cool and interesting applications, but sometimes they can be pretty annoying — especially if they don’t go down through simple means. One such Windows application is Cortana, a digital voice assistant that comes pre-installed on Windows 10. What is Cortana? Cortana is a cloud-based personal assistant from Microsoft, which can perform a […]

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How to Disable Cortana In Windows 10? [Working In 2018-19]
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How To Know ‘Your Time On Facebook’ To Avoid Overusing It?

Humans never knew that apart from food, water, and air, social media could become one of the staples for them. However, everything in excess is harmful to health, and taking this quite seriously the tech majors are putting in reasonable efforts to curb our social media addiction. Jumping onto the same healthy bandwagon after Google […]

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How To Know ‘Your Time On Facebook’ To Avoid Overusing It?
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How Does Huawei Mate 20 Pro Compete With Other Flagships? [Specs Comparison]

Back in October, Huawei unveiled new members to its Mate family — Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Today, Huawei has officially released Huawei Mate 20 Pro in India for the starting price of Rs 69,990 While the Huawei Mate 20 is larger in size, having a 6.5-inch, the star of the series is the Huawei […]

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How Does Huawei Mate 20 Pro Compete With Other Flagships? [Specs Comparison]
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Monday, November 26, 2018

Spotify To Launch In India Within Six Months

After months of rumors, one of the largest music streaming services, Spotify, is reportedly going to launch in India within six months. Variety reports that the Swedish service will also offer an extended free trial period. For quite a while, Spotify has been trying to launch the music service for Indian customers, but the company […]

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Spotify To Launch In India Within Six Months
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched In India At INR 69,990

Huawei, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has launched its latest flagship Huawei Mate 20 Pro in India. Featuring a box-shaped triple camera setup from Leica, the smartphone has a 6.39-inch QHD+ display. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is powered by the company’s HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, which is touted as the world’s first 7nm mobile AI chipset. […]

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched In India At INR 69,990
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Clean Master, Cheetah Keyboard, Battery Doctor, And Others Caught In Massive Ad Fraud

According to a report from BuzzFeed News, eight Android applications, with more than a combined 2 billion downloads at Play Store, have been caught misusing user permissions to make money. The report mentions that seven out of eight apps in question are owned by Cheetah Mobile, a renowned Chinese name. The eighth app is owned […]

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Clean Master, Cheetah Keyboard, Battery Doctor, And Others Caught In Massive Ad Fraud
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Apple Launches App Development Program For Female Founders

Amidst the roaring sexual harassment cases at Google, Apple has launched an app development program for female entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur Camp, a technology lab focused on app development, will begin from the upcoming January. In the two-week camp, female founders will get an opportunity to learn to code from Apple engineers in one-to-one sessions. In addition to […]

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Apple Launches App Development Program For Female Founders
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Google Pixel 3 Lite vs iPhone X vs Pixel 3 XL | Leaked Images Are Here

Until now, we have seen hands on images of the Google Pixel “budget” variant known as Google Pixel 3 Lite. Today, a Russian publication Wysla.com shared another round of Pixel Lite images where the device is kept head-to-head with a bunch of devices. The device can be seen compared with Google Pixel, Pixel 3 XL, iPhone […]

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Google Pixel 3 Lite vs iPhone X vs Pixel 3 XL | Leaked Images Are Here
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World’s First Genetically Modified Babies Created, Chinese Scientists Claim

In 2015, Chinese researchers altered the genes of a human embryo in a lab dish. The news spread like wildfire and garnered huge criticism from scientists for meddling with embryos using technology. The gene modification was done with the help of CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that is cheap and easy to use. Recently, a Chinese […]

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World’s First Genetically Modified Babies Created, Chinese Scientists Claim
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Huawei Nova 4 With Hole Screen Camera To Launch In December

Samsung recently showcased the new Infinity-O display which comes with a hole in the display to accommodate the selfie camera. This marks the coming of a new display type after the usual notched ones.  Now, a new rumor suggests that Huawei (in competition with Samsung) will unveil a smartphone with the same concept. According to a post by […]

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Huawei Nova 4 With Hole Screen Camera To Launch In December
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Kurdish Youth Roleplaying PUBG Accidently Kills Friend With Shotgun

The popular battle royale game, PUBG has taken the gaming world by storm. The craze for this game is quite evident by the fact that players are tempted to roleplay the game in real life. However, mimicking the game in reality caused a Kurdish youth his life. According to Kurdistan24, the incident took place in […]

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Kurdish Youth Roleplaying PUBG Accidently Kills Friend With Shotgun
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Type In ‘Bi*ches Near Me’ And The Google Search Results Will Shock You

Ever since technology evolved, Google has been ‘the’ place where all the answers lie. And this time too, we need a solution to the recent outrageous search results that Google Maps has been showing. According to a recent tweet by a Twitter user ‘@AHappyChipmunk’, while typing ‘Bitches Near Me’ in Google Maps, the search results in India […]

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Type In ‘Bi*ches Near Me’ And The Google Search Results Will Shock You
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When Will My Xiaomi Phone Get MIUI 10 Update? — MIUI 10 Release Schedule

MIUI 10 was released back in June 2018 with several new features and updates in Xiaomi’s customized UI. The beta version of MIUI 10 has also been available to the public for quite some time. Till date several devices have received updates and many Xiaomi devices will be receiving over-the-air (OTA) updates. So, here’s a list […]

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When Will My Xiaomi Phone Get MIUI 10 Update? — MIUI 10 Release Schedule
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Elon Musk Says There’s 70% Chance He Will Move To Mars

In an interview with Axios on HBO Documentary Series, Elon Musk suggested that there’s a 70 percent chance he might go to Mars when asked about the likelihood of his visit to the planet. He says that he has already seen a number breakthroughs and he is really ‘fired up’ about it. So eventually he’d move there […]

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Sunday, November 25, 2018

16 Camera Lenses In A Smartphone? LG’s New Patent Suggests

Cameras have become a focal point whenever we go to buy a smartphone. We have seen two, three, and even four camera sensors working as the primary camera. Now, giving a new dimension to a smartphone’s camera capabilities, LG has a new patent for us. According to a report by LetsGoDigital, LG has filed for […]

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16 Camera Lenses In A Smartphone? LG’s New Patent Suggests
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Mobile Networks Are Getting Faster Than Wi-Fi Globally

It is commonly assumed that Wi-Fi connections offer faster downloading speed than mobile networks, but that isn’t necessarily true — as in some countries, using Wi-Fi for downloading can be a pain. OpenSignal recently conducted a study to analyze downloading speed in different countries. It found that mobile data is faster than Wi-Fi in 33 countries, including several […]

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Mobile Networks Are Getting Faster Than Wi-Fi Globally
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Google Chrome Clean Tool Will Remove “Force-Installed Extensions” As Well

Many of you may not know that Google Chrome has its own cleanup tool for finding and removing malware.  The tool is useful against unwanted programs, adware and fake system optimizers that slip through the browser into your PC. According to a Chrome source code commit, it will now include the ability to remove chrome extensions that […]

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Google Chrome Clean Tool Will Remove “Force-Installed Extensions” As Well
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China Plans To End America’s GPS Domination With New Navigation System

China is developing a $9 billion rival to American-run GPS to end its dependence on it after tension between the countries are growing by the day. All the GPS satellites beaming data that are used by smartphones, navigation systems, and guided missiles are owned and controlled by the U.S. Air Force, and therefore the whole […]

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China Plans To End America’s GPS Domination With New Navigation System
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Richard Stallman: Bitcoin Doesn’t Protect Privacy; Better Options Are Yet To Come

If you keep yourself updated with the latest happenings in the world of cryptocurrency, you must be aware of the fact that Bitcoin is currently facing one of the worst weekly losses since 2013. Currently, it’s trading below $4,000. In my view, it’s a perfect time to analyze if the current set of cryptocurrencies is […]

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Richard Stallman: Bitcoin Doesn’t Protect Privacy; Better Options Are Yet To Come
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Google’s New Smart Home Patent Is A Direct Attack On Our Privacy

Google is famous for tracking users and showing them targeted advertisements even if users do not want to see it. The search giant’s new patents for smart-home technology suggest that Google now wants to enter your bedroom to track you more efficiently. The first patent talks about a smart device that could scan and analyze […]

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Google’s New Smart Home Patent Is A Direct Attack On Our Privacy
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Facebook’s Internal Documents Seized By The UK Parliament

The UK Parliament has taken an unusually aggressive step to seize internal documents related to Facebook’s privacy policies and data harvesting decisions as a part of probe into the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Those documents supposedly contained information on Facebook’s data and privacy controls before the massive breach came into light. Members of the parliament […]

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Facebook’s Internal Documents Seized By The UK Parliament
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Saturday, November 24, 2018

Privacy-focused /e/ Smartphone OS Gets Support For More Devices

Previously, we have reported Android’s dominance and how vulnerable are we to its data extraction techniques. Today, I stumbled upon a project that might actually help save us from the “Google eco-system.” In a community post, /e/ announced newly supported devices that can enjoy the privacy-focused operating system right away. These inlcude Google Pixel XL, OnePlus 5T, […]

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Privacy-focused /e/ Smartphone OS Gets Support For More Devices
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Google Pixel 3 Lite Leaks Again: Coming Soon???

It seems like Google Pixel 3 Lite’s fate would be similar to Pixel 3 that leaked endlessly before the search giant finally released it. Another leaked photo of Google Pixel 3’s mid-range variant has emerged, and this time, it has been pictured right next to Pixel 3. “Sargo” and Pixel 3 pic.twitter.com/MPETnj3BgL — Ben Geskin […]

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Google Pixel 3 Lite Leaks Again: Coming Soon???
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Friday, November 23, 2018

23 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver shows promise being the latest LTS offering from Canonical after its initial release this year. So now, after installing the latest Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic beaver version on your system, it’s time to set things up. Here is our top list of the important things that you should do after […]

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23 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver
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MIT Engineers Showcase First-ever Airplane Without Moving Parts

Researchers from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have developed a plane which is capable of flying without any moving parts such as propellers, turbine blades, and fans, much like Star Trek. The plane can fly without the use of moving parts with the help of the concept known as ionic wind. What is ionic wind? […]

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MIT Engineers Showcase First-ever Airplane Without Moving Parts
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Huawei Is Testing Google’s Secretive Fuchsia OS On Honor Play

Google has been working on the new Fuchsia OS for quite some time now, and we have been eagerly waiting to see what it looks like. Now, it turns out that Huawei is testing the Fuchsia OS on Honor Play. 9to5Google spotted a new commit made by a Huawei engineer in the project. This could be a […]

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Huawei Is Testing Google’s Secretive Fuchsia OS On Honor Play
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Siri Showed A Penis Image When Asked About Donald Trump

Update: The issue has been fixed by Apple by deleting all the data Siri had regarding Donald Trump. On Thursday, people asking different questions about American President Donald Trump were greeted with a picture of a penis. Yes, Apple’s Siri deemed Donald Trump as a penis. As per a report by The Verge, the picture was […]

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Siri Showed A Penis Image When Asked About Donald Trump
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US Government Asks Allies To Stop Using Huawei’s Products

The US government is trying to convince wireless and internet service providers in allied countries to stop using the Chinese giant Huawei’s telecommunications equipment. According to the Wall Street Journal‘s sources, US officials have communicated with their government counterparts and telecom executives in allied countries where Huawei’s equipment are already being used on a wide scale. […]

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US Government Asks Allies To Stop Using Huawei’s Products
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Thursday, November 22, 2018

Apple Users In China Are The ‘Invisible Poors’: Report

Owning an Apple iPhone has been synonymous with great class. However, a new research report has something contradicting to say about Apple’s ownership status in China. According to a report by the research agency MobData, Apple iPhone users in China are the ones with low income, less education, and fewer valuable assets. The people owning an […]

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Apple Users In China Are The ‘Invisible Poors’: Report
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Most Of American Users Don’t Think Social Media Is A Good Thing

There was a time when social media was ‘the craze’ and no one wanted to be left behind on catching up with updates from the virtual world. But things have changed now, and the proof comes from Axios that asked SurveyMonkey to conduct a poll to find out whether people still believe that social media is […]

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Most Of American Users Don’t Think Social Media Is A Good Thing
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21-Year-Old Hacker Steals $1 Million In Cryptocurrency By Targeting Silicon Valley Execs’ Phones

As per a report from The New York Post, a 21-year-old con man from Manhattan was able to steal about $1 million in cryptocurrency with his SIM-swapping scheme. The young man, named Nicholas Truglia, performed these activities from his apartment. He targeted and robbed Robert Ross, a Silicon Valley executive, according to the officials. For those […]

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21-Year-Old Hacker Steals $1 Million In Cryptocurrency By Targeting Silicon Valley Execs’ Phones
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Apple Planning An Amazon Fire Stick-Like Apple TV Dongle: Report

Previously, we heard that Apple is going to launch a subscription-based video streaming platform that would combine its music streaming service as well. Now, The Information reports that Apple is also planning a low-priced dongle, similar to the Amazon Fire Stick, Google Chromecast, and Roku stick. Reportedly, the device would be priced lower than Apple […]

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Apple Planning An Amazon Fire Stick-Like Apple TV Dongle: Report
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11 Best Action Games For Android For A Real Fighting Experience In 2019

Action games are valued as the heart of gaming. And the mobility of the smartphone has made the gaming genre significantly more inclined over the Android platform. Just one-tap on the screen gets the adrenaline jumping through the roof. Because of the increasing power of Android devices, action-games have never been able to flourish in such […]

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11 Best Action Games For Android For A Real Fighting Experience In 2019
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Xiaomi Denies Rumors Of Closing Down Bootloader Unlocking

Xiaomi smartphones always come with Unlock Bootloader option, but lately, there were some rumors of the company shutting down bootloader unlocking service. Although Xiaomi’s bootloader unlocking process can be irritating due to several reasons like the long waiting times, anti-rollback protection measures, and out-of-region MIUI restrictions, it still presents an option to power users who own Xiaomi phones. […]

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Xiaomi Denies Rumors Of Closing Down Bootloader Unlocking
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Facebook Refuses To Pay The Paltry Fine Imposed For Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Facebook has appealed against the meager £500,000 fine imposed by the UK authorities for the social media company’s involvement in the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. According to Facebook, the authorities have found no evidence in the leakage of users’ data, and the £500,000 fine is uncalled for. Facebook was given a period of 30 days to […]

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Facebook Refuses To Pay The Paltry Fine Imposed For Cambridge Analytica Scandal
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Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: What’s New

Today, Xiaomi launched much-anticipated Redmi Note 6 Pro at a launch event in New Delhi, India. The Xiaomi device which carries four cameras (two front and two rear) and a notch display is priced at Rs.13,999 for the 4GB/64 GB version and Rs. 15,999 for the 6 GB/64 GB version. A noticeable feature in the […]

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Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: What’s New
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 With Four Cameras Debuts In India For Rs.13,999

Today, the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi announced Redmi Note 6 Pro for its Indian customers in a launch event at New Delhi. The device, which carries four camera setup, is priced at Rs.13,999 for the 4 GB variant and Rs.15,999 for the 6GB variant. The device is available from 23 November at Mi and Flipkart Store. A […]

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 With Four Cameras Debuts In India For Rs.13,999
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Google Duplex Is Finally Rolling Out To ‘Pixel Owners’

Google’s conversational Duplex AI has finally arrived. At least for some people, if not all. The artificially intelligent chatbot can now fix your appointments over the phone. Previously available to a “set of trusted tester users,” Duplex has now expanded to a “small group” of Pixel phone users. They can now use Google Duplex to […]

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Google Duplex Is Finally Rolling Out To ‘Pixel Owners’
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ASUS ROG Phone Will Set Foot In India This November

Kudos to games like PUBG and Fortnite for Android, gaming phones are booming in the smartphone industry. One such smartphone is going to set foot in the Indian market. The Asus’s highly regarded gaming phone – Asus ROG is going to launch in India on November 23. While the price is not revealed, its UK version […]

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ASUS ROG Phone Will Set Foot In India This November
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Google Assistant Now Works On iPhones By Saying ‘Hey Siri, Okay Google’

Siri Shortcuts have been developed by Apple to help users automate day-to-day tasks and strengthen the Apple ecosystem. There are many Siri Shortcuts that can increase your productivity, and Reddit is filled with many shortcuts that intend to make life easier for you. However, there is one shortcut that allows you to step out of the Apple […]

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Google Assistant Now Works On iPhones By Saying ‘Hey Siri, Okay Google’
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Amazon Exposed Customer Names & Email IDs In A ‘Technical Error’

The biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday is almost here, but the largest online retailer Amazon seems to have suffered from a data breach. Some Amazon customers received mail from the company on Tuesday, stating that their names and email IDs were “inadvertently disclosed” due to a “technical error.” Amazon gave no explanation in the […]

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Amazon Exposed Customer Names & Email IDs In A ‘Technical Error’
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Huawei Mate 20 Series To Launch In India On November 27

Huawei Mate 20 Pro that was launched back in October is all set to be released in India on November 27. The company has partnered with Amazon India as the exclusive online partner. The “Notify Me” option will go live on November 21st at midnight on the Amazon website. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone […]

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Huawei Mate 20 Series To Launch In India On November 27
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France Government Will Stop Using Google Search Engine

Google is already walking on thin ice with European countries because of European Union regulations, leaving it no choice but to impose a fee on utilizing Google Apps. Now, France has taken the first steps to eradicate Google and its “personalized services” from its country. As Wired reports, the French National Assembly and French Army Ministry […]

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France Government Will Stop Using Google Search Engine
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Get 3 Months Of Kindle Unlimited At Just $1 Under Amazon Black Friday Sale

Black Friday 2018 is almost here, and deals are pouring in, offering some crazy discounts on several products. Amazon is at the forefront of Black Friday deals, and is offering access to more than 1 million ebooks with three months of Kindle Unlimited at just $0.99. Normally, Kindle Unlimited membership costs $10 per month so […]

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Get 3 Months Of Kindle Unlimited At Just $1 Under Amazon Black Friday Sale
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Google Play Offering All Movie Rentals Just For $0.99 On Thanksgiving

One of the most awaited festive days of the year, Thanksgiving is almost here. After feasting on delicious food, you’d probably want to relax with family and friends instead of wasting time deciding which movies to watch on Thanksgiving Day. Luckily, Google has sorted out things for us by offering a movie rental deal where all […]

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Google Play Offering All Movie Rentals Just For $0.99 On Thanksgiving
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Mark Zuckerberg: I Won’t Step Down As Facebook Chairman

Following the various scandals Facebook has been getting entrapped in, Mark Zuckerberg has cleared the air by stating that he is not leaving Facebook. During an interview with CNN, an emphasis was laid on whether or not Mark Zuckerberg is stepping down as Facebook chairman, and he confirmed that he is not going anywhere. He […]

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Mark Zuckerberg: I Won’t Step Down As Facebook Chairman
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Facebook’s ‘Your Time On Facebook’ Tracking Tool Available Now

After Facebook announced its ‘Your Time on Facebook’ tool four months ago, the feature has been made available to the users starting from today. The tool allows users to view the minutes they are spending on Facebook on a device each day. Users can set a daily limit and trigger a reminder once they have […]

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Facebook’s ‘Your Time On Facebook’ Tracking Tool Available Now
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Malware Posing As Innocent Games Downloaded By Millions Of Android Users

It seems like Google’s crackdown on developers and refining the Play Store was only a drop in the bucket; the problem seems much bigger than anticipated. Today, a security researcher at ESET, Lukas Stefanko, called out thirteen Google Play Store apps which were originally malware disguising themselves under the name of the driving game for Android. The Android […]

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Malware Posing As Innocent Games Downloaded By Millions Of Android Users
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Elon Musk’s Weed Video Sparks A NASA Safety Probe At SpaceX

Space agency NASA is planning to conduct an intensive safety review of SpaceX and Boeing, the two private companies that are contracted to transport agency astronauts to and from the International Space Station. According to reports, this review was spurred mainly by Elon Musk’s behavior on Joe Rogan’s podcast in September this year. In a video of the […]

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Elon Musk’s Weed Video Sparks A NASA Safety Probe At SpaceX
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A Samsung Galaxy S10 Variant Will Pack 6 Cameras And 5G Network Support

Only a few days earlier, Samsung announced three different types of notch(ed) displays, along with the Samsung’s first dual-screen foldable phone. Now, the Korean technical giant is planning something huge for its 10th anniversary. Previously, we were told that Samsung Galaxy S10 will have three variants, out of which one will support 5G and carry a […]

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A Samsung Galaxy S10 Variant Will Pack 6 Cameras And 5G Network Support
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Facebook Used For Selling A Teenage Girl For Marriage In South Sudan

Nearly a month ago, a post on Facebook advertising a teenage girl for marriage went viral in South Sudan. Several men engaged in a bidding war over a 16-year-old girl. The post circulated online for two weeks before Facebook finally came to its senses and took it down. However, the social media giant was too late to […]

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Facebook Used For Selling A Teenage Girl For Marriage In South Sudan
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Udemy Black Friday Sale 2018: Buy ANY Course For Just $9.99!

The Black Friday 2018 sale is here, and so is your chance to grab stuff for unbelievably low prices. Besides the heavily discounted gadgets on sale, you can buy online courses from Udemy for just $9.99. Be it Web Development, App Development, Cybersecurity or simply learning programming languages like Python and Java — there are over 80,000 […]

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Udemy Black Friday Sale 2018: Buy ANY Course For Just $9.99!
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10 Best Skype Alternatives | Free VoIP and Video Calling Apps In 2018

For a very long time, Skype was the undisputed leader among video and voice calling apps. The popularity of the app can be understood from the fact that ‘Skyping’ became an actual term for making an internet-based call on Skype. But now the app is riddled with several issues like low-quality calls, frequent crashes, excessive consumption of […]

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10 Best Skype Alternatives | Free VoIP and Video Calling Apps In 2018
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8 Best Websites To Watch Best Christmas Movies In 2018

Christmas is just around the corner, and the festive vibes are already in the air. With Christmas comes the holidays and many of us prefer spending those days indoors, watching Christmas movies with friends and family. If you are looking for websites to stream family movies this festive season then here is something for your […]

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8 Best Websites To Watch Best Christmas Movies In 2018
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Google’s Newly Patented Motorized VR Sneakers Could Be Revolutionary

Virtual Reality is one of the technologies that has the power to take over the world. With companies launching their VR Headsets to offer you an immersive experience, Google is taking the game one notch up (Did I do that again?) by filing a patent for VR sneakers. A new patent from Google filed in […]

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Google’s Newly Patented Motorized VR Sneakers Could Be Revolutionary
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Google Photos iOS App Now Lets You Edit Depth In Portrait Mode

The notable feature of Google Photos that allows Android users to edit the depth in portrait mode has now arrived on iPhones as well. Yesterday, Google rolled out a new version of its Photos app in the App Store. In the new update, Google has brought the ability to adjust the depth and focus in the portrait shots […]

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Google Photos iOS App Now Lets You Edit Depth In Portrait Mode
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This ML Algorithm Can Find Hackers Who Have Broken In Before

Cybersecurity agencies generally focus on preventing hackers from getting inside systems instead of stopping them from leaking information out. Now a new cybersecurity company called Darktrace is acting on this idea. They have developed a tool, in collaboration with mathematicians from the University of Cambridge, that uses machine learning to catch internal breaches. Majority of machine-learning […]

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This ML Algorithm Can Find Hackers Who Have Broken In Before
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Launched In India: 4 Rear Cameras & Infinity Display

After various rumors, Samsung has finally unveiled the new Galaxy A9 (2018) in its Galaxy A series at an event in India. The main USP of the Galaxy A9 (2018) is the camera department, which houses four cameras at the back, rated at 24-megapixel primary shooter, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, an 8-megapixel […]

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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Launched In India: 4 Rear Cameras & Infinity Display
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OnePlus Releases OxygenOS Open Beta 7, OnePlus Roaming Launched

Chinese company OnePlus has released the new OxygenOS Open Beta 7 for its OnePlus 6 smartphone, which has introduced several updates and features. Starting with the first feature, the company has launched the OnePlus Roaming which will allow users to browse the internet without the use of a physical SIM card. However, the feature works for […]

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OnePlus Releases OxygenOS Open Beta 7, OnePlus Roaming Launched
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Monday, November 19, 2018

Bitcoin Dips Below $5,000 For The First Time In 13 Months

2018 is a rough year for cryptocurrencies as the values of different digital currencies are falling below the levels set by 2017. On Monday, Bitcoin’s U.S. Dollar value plunged below the $5,000 mark for the first time in 13 months, falling to $4,754. Market analysts speculate that the dip is caused due to penalties imposed […]

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Bitcoin Dips Below $5,000 For The First Time In 13 Months
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Will Get 10-Year Support

At the OpenStack Summit in Berlin last week, the Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth made an announcement that would surely please developers and Linux users who rely heavily on Ubuntu for their daily chores. Shuttleworth announced that Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver would be supported for one decade. Usually, the LTS Ubuntu releases enjoy a 5-year […]

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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Will Get 10-Year Support
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Google Pixel 3 Camera App Not Working For Many Users

Seemingly, the most notable feature of Google Pixel 3 is not working for many users, as many users on different Reddit and Google forums are reporting. For many Pixel 3 owners, trying to open the camera app is resulting in errors like “could not connect to the camera,” “camera encountered a fatal error,” or “The camera […]

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Google Pixel 3 Camera App Not Working For Many Users
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Bill Gates: If You Want To Understand Silicon Valley, Watch Silicon Valley

The popular sitcom ‘Silicon Valley’ has a fan you wouldn’t expect — Bill Gates. On Monday, he admitted his love for the show in his blog post and shared his thoughts on the HBO show, which is a tech industry parody. Gates sees Silicon Valley as a rare show that captures life in the tech world “right.” […]

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Bill Gates: If You Want To Understand Silicon Valley, Watch Silicon Valley
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Tumblr Removed From iOS App Store Due To Child Pornography

On Friday, the Tumblr iOS app was abruptly removed from the App Store without any prior warning. At first, many users thought of it as a technical glitch or bug, however, a recent report from Download.cnet says otherwise. why is tumblr not on the app store anymore??? pic.twitter.com/GL49owCQXS — emmi (@dysmorphie) November 20, 2018 According […]

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Tumblr Removed From iOS App Store Due To Child Pornography
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OnePlus To Launch 5G Phone In 2019; $100 Costlier Than OnePlus 6T

OnePlus has cleared the air by confirming that its first 5G phone will be released in early 2019, but it won’t be the OnePlus 7 series. This news suggests that the company has an entirely new series of phones in store for us and rumors regarding its pricing suggests it will have a new price […]

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OnePlus To Launch 5G Phone In 2019; $100 Costlier Than OnePlus 6T
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Tim Cook Says Google Is The Best Search Engine; Defends Deal With Google

Tim Cook, who advocates users’ privacy and has criticized Google for its data hogging services, defended Apple’s multi-billion deal with the search giant in the latest interview on HBO. Apple earns $3 to $9 billion from Google for allowing the company to remain the default search engine on the Safari browser, Siri Web search, and […]

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Tim Cook Says Google Is The Best Search Engine; Defends Deal With Google
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Android Pie Smartphones List: Will My Phone Get Android 9 Update?

Now that Android Pie is live, the first thing that comes to our mind is when my Android device will receive the new update. The exciting new features of Android Pie and the whole gesture navigation thing is not something anyone would want to miss. However, given the track record of smartphone manufacturers, the latest Android […]

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Android Pie Smartphones List: Will My Phone Get Android 9 Update?
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10 Best Black Friday Deals & Ads 2018 For Gadget Lovers

Black Friday, the most-awaited Friday (after Good Friday, of course) is here, and so are deals. For gadget lovers, this is a once-in-a-year chance to grab smartphones and devices at a heavily discounted prices. Black Friday 2018 deals have already started with Thanksgiving just a couple of days away. Some of the best brands, including […]

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10 Best Black Friday Deals & Ads 2018 For Gadget Lovers
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5 Best Chrome Extensions For Reading News In 2019

The internet is the major source of news for many of us, and we spend a lot of time reading articles to stay updated. There are many news sources available that offer various categories of news. However, it is a time-consuming task to open each of those websites. This is precisely why you need News Reader […]

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5 Best Chrome Extensions For Reading News In 2019
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How To Get Night Sight Feature Even If You Don’t Have A Pixel Phone?

Camera features for smartphones see new heights (or lows maybe) quite often. For this, tech majors work day and night to provide the absolute DSLR-like experience with a smartphone. Adding to the long list of such features, Google, at the launch of the Pixel 3, introduced the new Night Sight feature for low-light photography. The […]

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How To Get Night Sight Feature Even If You Don’t Have A Pixel Phone?
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9 Best Fighting Games For Android To Kick Some Ass In 2019

Fighting Games may not constitute top-of-the-line Android games, but that doesn’t mean people are not crazy about it. Gamers still enjoy the inhumane violence that these games bring along. Hardcore punches, flying kicks, chopping off limbs and everything that leaves out enemy dripping blood; there are several fighting games on Android that bring a whole different […]

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9 Best Fighting Games For Android To Kick Some Ass In 2019
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Instagram’s Data Download Tool Accidentally Leaked Users’ Passwords

It seems like Facebook’s inability to secure users’ data has been passed onto its subsidiary companies as well. Now, the Facebook-owned Instagram has also fallen prey to a new security bug. As reported by The Information, the photo-sharing app had a security flaw which unknowingly led to the revelation of some users’ passwords. The new bug seems […]

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This Hidden Chrome Page Shows All Interstitial Warnings From Google

Hundreds of thousands of dangerous websites are out there on the Internet, waiting for you to trigger malware once you open them. Therefore, Google Chrome presents an interstitial warning for the websites that, it feels, are unsafe for the user. Most of the Google Chrome users have encountered an interstitial warning page on their system. If you don’t […]

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Google May Soon Allow You To Comment On Search Results

Google’s plans to make its platforms engaging is soon likely to hit another step as the Search Giant is soon expected to add the ability to add comments on Google Search. In addition to adding reviews to various movies, books, and stuff, you can soon leave comments on Search by simply by heading to a new […]

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7-inch Pocket PC “One Mix Yoga 2” With 360-Degree Hinge Goes On Sale

Although many smartphone manufacturers talk about how they have managed to bring PC-like capabilities on their phones, on the back of our mind we know that can never be completely true. That’s why we have Surface Go and Pixel Slate 0 — the 2-in-1 hybrids that at least imitate the configuration of a PC. However, even they are not […]

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Things Are Really, Really Bad At Facebook; Zuckerberg Turns Aggressive

Facebook has been plagued by an internal turmoil after Zuckerberg has sought aggressive means to address the falling shares and slow user growth. A report by The Wall Street Journal has pointed out that Zuckerberg’s new aggressive approach has forced many top executives to leave the company. Facebook CEO also blamed Sheryl Sandberg for the […]

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Playing Grand Theft Auto Inside A Neural Network’s Hallucination? It’s Possible!

Ever imagined what a Neural Network's hallucination would look like? The post Playing Grand Theft Auto Inside A Neural Network’s Halluc...