Quitting Facebook For A Month Makes People Happier: Study

You have probably met people or heard of them who claim they are feeling better after quitting social media platform. But does it really help? Participants were regularly asked to log their mood through text messages with the researchers, who also verified that the subjects actually kept their accounts inactive. It was found that the […]

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Quitting Facebook For A Month Makes People Happier: Study
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 To Launch In India On February 12

After Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 7 under the newly established Redmi sub-brand, Xiaomi India has been teasing its launch in the country. Now, it is suggested that the smartphone is soon to make its entry this month. According to a report by 91Mobiles, Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Note 7 at an […]

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 To Launch In India On February 12
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Twitter Is Blocking Services That Sell Fake Followers

Twitter wants to make the platform spam free, and in a bid to do so, the social media company has started cracking down on services that offer paid services to gain followers. Twitter has cut off API access to three such companies that are famous for helping users increase their number of followers using automated […]

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Twitter Is Blocking Services That Sell Fake Followers
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Never Lose Your Wallet Again With Orbit Bluetooth Tracker

For someone like me who frequently taps the pocket to reassure that I still have my wallet, a Bluetooth tracker is a life-saving device. However, most Bluetooth trackers that I have come across are difficult to carry in a wallet. Of course, I don’t want an awkward bulge from a Bluetooth tracker device in my […]

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Never Lose Your Wallet Again With Orbit Bluetooth Tracker
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PinePhone Linux Smartphone Priced At $149 To Arrive This Year

Smartphone users are usually torn between the two choices — Android or iOS. Their dominance is such that other competing OS like Windows, BlackBerry OS, or Symbian have almost been abandoned. Those who don’t want either of them can opt for Pine64’s Linux phone dubbed the PinePhone, which offers good hardware and software at an affordable […]

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PinePhone Linux Smartphone Priced At $149 To Arrive This Year
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Facebook Defends ‘Research’ App; Says Kids Consented To Data Collection

On Tuesday, Techcrunch reported that Facebook is paying teenagers to install a “Research” VPN app in iOS devices in exchange for $20 gift cards. The main motive behind the app was to analyze the web activity and smartphone usage patterns of teenagers. The social media company invited participants to the dubious research program by putting […]

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Facebook Defends ‘Research’ App; Says Kids Consented To Data Collection
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Windows 10 Insider “Skip Ahead” Ring Registrations Are Now Open

The Windows 10 19H1 a.k.a the April Update 2019 is only a few months away with the RTM build coming in March. In the meantime, Windows 10 users can enroll in the Windows Insider Skip Ahead Ring to get features of next-to-next feature update — Windows 10 19H2. As reported a few days ago, Microsoft is all-set […]

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Windows 10 Insider “Skip Ahead” Ring Registrations Are Now Open
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PayTm Starts New ‘Hotel Booking Service’ To Challenge OYO Rooms

Popular Indian digital wallet Paytm has added the facility to book hotels, as the company has now acquired hotel-booking service NightStay in India. Paytm has acquired NightStay for INR 142 crores and plans to further invest another INR 500 crores to enhance its operations. With an aim to compete with the established hotel booking services […]

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PayTm Starts New ‘Hotel Booking Service’ To Challenge OYO Rooms
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Samsung’s New Patent Suggests A Foldable Gaming Smartphone

After teasing its first foldable smartphone, Samsung has been rumored to step into the gaming arena and introduce a gaming smartphone. Now, it seems like the South Korean company plans to merge the concepts and produce a foldable gaming smartphone, as hinted by a new patent. New Samsung Patent As per a report by LetsGoDigital, […]

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Samsung’s New Patent Suggests A Foldable Gaming Smartphone
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Google Caught Violating Apple Policies Just Like Facebook

Facebook is not the only company that misused Apple’s Enterprise Certificate system, as Google has now admitted that it also violated the same policies as Facebook’s “Research App.” A TechCrunch report earlier revealed that Facebook was secretly distributing a VPN app which covertly collects data on how they used their devices in exchange for money($20). The research […]

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Google Caught Violating Apple Policies Just Like Facebook
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Get Over Your Fear Of Losing Wallet With Orbit Card – World’s Thinnest Bluetooth Tracker

For someone like me who has to frequently tap on pant’s pocket to reassure that I still have my wallet, a Bluetooth tracker is a life-saving device. However, most Bluetooth trackers that I have come across are difficult to carry in a wallet. Of course, I don’t want an awkward bulge from a Bluetooth tracker device […]

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Get Over Your Fear Of Losing Wallet With Orbit Card – World’s Thinnest Bluetooth Tracker
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2019 iPhones Likely To Include Three Rear Cameras And USB-C Port

The start of 2019 has led to the beginning of Apple’s 2019 iPhone rumor thread. And taking this forward, the new rumor has something to say about the possible camera capabilities of the smartphones. According to a report by The Bloomberg, 2019 will also see three iPhone models (successors to the iPhone XS, XS Max, […]

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2019 iPhones Likely To Include Three Rear Cameras And USB-C Port
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SBI Leaked Banking Data of Millions Of Users Through Unprotected Server

State Bank of (SBI), one of the largest bank in India, left millions of its customer’s financial data exposed for anyone to a look into, according to a TechCrunch report. The Mumbai-based server, which has been secured now, stored over two months of user data including bank balances, transaction history, and more. The report states […]

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SBI Leaked Banking Data of Millions Of Users Through Unprotected Server
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Google+ Will Start Deleting User Data From April 2nd

After a massive data breach that exposed the profiles of the users, Google announced that it would pull the plug on Google+, its social networking service. Soon another data leak affected the user data, and Google fast-forwarded its plan to shut down Google+. Now, the company has issued a formal timeline as to how the process will be […]

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Google+ Will Start Deleting User Data From April 2nd
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over The FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug

Just yesterday, we reported the massive Facetime bug in iOS 12.1 devices that allowed people to eavesdrop a conversation, even before the recipient picks up a call. Now, a report suggests that some users are gravely affected by the bug. Bloomberg reports that a Texas-based lawyer is suing Apple, alleging that the iPhone bug allowed an unknown person to listen to his private […]

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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over The FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug
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iOS 13 Bringing Dark Mode, A New Home Screen, And Multitasking: Bloomberg

We are a couple of months away from Apple’s annual developer conference where the Cupertino giant company will unveil the latest version of its operating system — iOS 13. Rumors have started pouring regarding the features that we could see in iOS 13. A report by Bloomberg that talks about Apple’s plan to equip upcoming iPhones with a powerful 3D […]

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iOS 13 Bringing Dark Mode, A New Home Screen, And Multitasking: Bloomberg
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Samsung Galaxy A50 To Sport Infinity-V Display And In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

To focus more on the budget-to-mid segment, Samsung is rumored to launch at least ten smartphones in its Galaxy A series. Among the ten smartphones, the purported Galaxy A50 has started featuring in the rumor mill, with the new leak throwing light at its possible features. According to a report by 91Mobiles, the leaked image of […]

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Samsung Galaxy A50 To Sport Infinity-V Display And In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
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Samsung Makes World’s First 1TB UFS For Its Future Smartphones

South Korean major Samsung has launched the World’s first 1TB Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) 2.1, for which the company has commenced the mass production. The new 1TB UFS, powered by the company’s fifth-generation V-NAND, will provide users with plenty of smartphone storage without any additional memory card. With 16-stacked layers of V-NAND and a new proprietary controller, the UFS will […]

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Samsung Makes World’s First 1TB UFS For Its Future Smartphones
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Google Chrome Will Soon Show Warnings If You Mistype URLs

Often, we misspell a website’s name in the Google Chrome Omnibox and end up on some weird-looking webpages. And many times, these sting sites are bundled with pop-up ads or hold phishing web pages. But with Google Chrome, it will all be over soon. As first spotted by ZDNet, Google is set to instill a […]

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Google Chrome Will Soon Show Warnings If You Mistype URLs
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Sony Xperia XZ4 Might Feature A Whopping 52MP Rear Camera

Sony has scheduled its MWC 2019 event for February 25, and we are hoping to see its 2019 smartphones, the alleged Xperia XZ4 being one of them. In addition to its leak list, the latest leak suggesting some features of the 2019 Sony smartphone. According to a report by Japanese site Sumaho Info, a leaked image suggests that […]

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Sony Xperia XZ4 Might Feature A Whopping 52MP Rear Camera
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Google Is Pushing Out A Design Overhaul For Gmail On Mobile

After redesigning the web version of Gmail sometime back, Google is now releasing a design overhaul for Gmail on Mobile. Based on Google’s Material Theme which unifies the design and appearance for all the Google apps for convenient usage, Gmail on Mobile will support various features such as Smart Replies and Reminders to follow up […]

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Google Is Pushing Out A Design Overhaul For Gmail On Mobile
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Leaked Specs Of Xiaomi Mi Max 4, Max 4 Pro Hint At Large Displays & 48MP Camera

Amongst the smartphone launches Xiaomi has been planning for 2019, we might get to see the successor to the Mi Max 3 as well. The leaks have started pouring in, and the latest one tips at the possible specs for the device. According to a new report by a reliable smartphone industry expert, Xiaomi is […]

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Leaked Specs Of Xiaomi Mi Max 4, Max 4 Pro Hint At Large Displays & 48MP Camera
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Kodi 18 Leia Released: Best New Features Of The Latest Kodi

After a long wait of two years, XBMC-owned Kodi open source media player has finally released its Kodi 18 Leia with a host of important and new features and improvements over the previous version. Kodi 18 Leia was in beta for a long period of time, and the cord cutters were desperately waiting for the […]

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Kodi 18 Leia Released: Best New Features Of The Latest Kodi
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Tim Cook Admits: iPhone’s Price Is A Factor Responsible For Lower Sales

In its revenue call for 2019 Q1, Tim Cook admitted that the overstretched prices of iPhone are a factor behind the disappointing sales this year. Apple witnessed a 15 percent decline in year-over-year revenue in the first quarter of 2019. Popular analyst Steve Milunovich questioned Cook whether the Apple has taken the “envelop a little […]

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Tim Cook Admits: iPhone’s Price Is A Factor Responsible For Lower Sales
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Facebook’s “Research” Tool Pays Users To Get Complete Access To Their Data

Last year in March, it was reported that Facebook pushed its Onavo Protect VPN app to the iOS users. While VPNs are usually used as an extra privacy layer, this tool did the exact opposite — it tracked the users’ activity and collected their data. Later, Apple kicked off the app from App Store as […]

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Facebook’s “Research” Tool Pays Users To Get Complete Access To Their Data
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Honor View 20 First Impressions: Setting High Hopes

Just when notches began becoming THE thing, we saw the start of a new display trend altogether. That’s when Honor grasped the concept and incorporated it into its new smartphone, the View 20, saying hello to the new in-hole display. Now the smartphone has reached the Indian shores, becoming the first-ever smartphone with a punch-hole camera in […]

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Honor View 20 First Impressions: Setting High Hopes
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AnTuTu Releases Performance Benchmark Tool For AI-powered Smartphones

The popular benchmarking app — Antutu — has come up with a quantifiable scale to judge AI performance of different smartphones. The Antutu benchmark tool termed “AI Review” base its score on two categories: Image Classification and Object Classification. While the image classification test is based on the Inception v3 neural network, the Object Classification uses MobileNet SSD neural network. Once a neural network is […]

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AnTuTu Releases Performance Benchmark Tool For AI-powered Smartphones
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Firefox Finally Disables Extensions In Private Mode By Default

Firefox is known for its resolve to offer a Google Chrome alternative that offers reliable privacy solutions as compared to the data-hungry browser. Time and again, Mozilla has advertised its browser as one of the security-focused browsers. However, a major privacy feature is missing from Firefox which was included in Google Chrome, Edge and Opera […]

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Firefox Finally Disables Extensions In Private Mode By Default
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JavaScript Dethrones Java As Most Popular Programming Language

A survey conducted by HackerRank, a popular competitive programming platform, found JavaScript to be the most popular programming language for 2018. The survey was taken by 71,000 developers across the world in which 73% claimed to be proficient in JavaScript. The scripting language has thus replaced Java which took the top spot last year. In 2017, only 66% of developers said they knew […]

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JavaScript Dethrones Java As Most Popular Programming Language
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Apple’s Swift 5 Programming Language Will Make Apps Much Smaller

Gone are the days when low storage space on smartphones was a major issue faced by every user. Today, smartphones are shipped with more and more onboard storage. Regardless of it, if you often find yourself struggling with low storage space issue on your iPhone, here’s some good news. An update to the upcoming Swift 5 programming […]

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Apple’s Swift 5 Programming Language Will Make Apps Much Smaller
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This Laser Can Send Super Secret Messages Directly To Your Friend’s Ear

A group of researchers has discovered a way to laser a whispered message directly into the other person’s ear. The MIT team used a laser beam to transmit sounds at as low as 60 decibels to the person standing 2.5m away. For the study, the researchers relied upon the photoacoustic effect, in which water vapor in the air absorbs […]

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This Laser Can Send Super Secret Messages Directly To Your Friend’s Ear
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Apple Reportedly Plans Netflix-Like ‘Gaming Subscription Service’

A few weeks back, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will launch a handful of “new services” this year but he didn’t mention what kind of services it would be. Now, a report from Cheddar states that Apple is in talks with game developers for creating a gaming subscription service where users can pay a subscription […]

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Apple Reportedly Plans Netflix-Like ‘Gaming Subscription Service’
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Snapchat Might Introduce ‘Permanent Public Stories’ Like Instagram

Snapchat, the multimedia messaging app became an instant hit among teens when it first came out in 2011. But times have changed and companies like Instagram and Facebook have long dethroned the platform. Mark Zuckerberg’s persistence on buying the company proves it further that Snapchat is in really bad shape. Today, Snapchat is seemingly trying to make […]

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Snapchat Might Introduce ‘Permanent Public Stories’ Like Instagram
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Honor View20 With In-Hole Display And 48MP Camera Launched In India

After launching in China back in December, Honor has launched its much-awaited View20 smartphone in India as well. Honor View20 features an in-hole all view display for keeping the bezels to a minimum. With a 6.4-inches Full HD+ display, the smartphone has the screen-to-body ratio of 91.8%. The latest smartphone is powered by Huawei’s flagship […]

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Honor View20 With In-Hole Display And 48MP Camera Launched In India
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Intel Is Reportedly Working On A Foldable Surface Smartphone

When it comes to Surface phones, we haven’t seen much development except for the rumors about Microsoft’s Andromeda device. Seemingly, Intel also has plans to develop a foldable surface smartphone which is straight out of a sci-fi movie. A patent filed by the chipmaker company in 2017 reveals a device that is basically a tablet but […]

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Intel Is Reportedly Working On A Foldable Surface Smartphone
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FaceTime Bug Lets iPhone Users Spy On Others Before They Pick Up Call

A new bug has been found in iOS 12.1 which activates mic and allows you to listen to people before the call actually starts. As reported by 9to5Mac, the bug poses a major privacy risk as you can listen to anyone by initiating a FaceTime call and the recipient wouldn’t even know that you are hearing him/her. […]

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FaceTime Bug Lets iPhone Users Spy On Others Before They Pick Up Call
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Xiaomi Was The Champ Of Indian Smartphone Market In 2018

According to a recently-released report by Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi leads the smartphone shipments in India in 2018. Additionally, the overall shipment in India saw a growth of 11%. Smartphone Shipment In India While Xiaomi is in the first position with 28% market share, Samsung stands at the second spot with 24% market share. This is […]

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Xiaomi Was The Champ Of Indian Smartphone Market In 2018
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Zuckerberg Bashed By Ex-Classmate: “50% Facebook Users Are Fake”

An ex-classmate of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has given very bold statements about the social media giant, claiming that 50% of the profiles on the platform are fake. In the report, Aaron Greenspan, the old Harvard pal of the CEO, alleges that there is no way to measure the company’s true Monthly User Base (MAU) accurately. In […]

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Zuckerberg Bashed By Ex-Classmate: “50% Facebook Users Are Fake”
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Forget 19H1, Microsoft Will Soon Release Windows 10 19H2 Builds

Insiders will soon be able to use the Windows 10 April Update 2019 on their PC, as the company plans to release the RTM build in March. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Microsoft is already working on the next feature update — Windows 10 19H2. Replying to a tweet, Brandon LeBlanc, program manager on the Windows […]

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Forget 19H1, Microsoft Will Soon Release Windows 10 19H2 Builds
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lots Of Power In Smaller Package

We are still a couple of weeks away from Raspberry Pi 4, but the company has launched a new addition to its Compute Module series with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+. It brings considerable improvements in terms of RAM capacity, Flash capacity and thermal performance over its predecessor Pi CM3. However, the highlighting feature of […]

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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lots Of Power In Smaller Package
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Samsung Galaxy M10 And Galaxy M20 With Infinity-V Display Launched In India

Following the various leaks and rumors, Samsung has unveiled its new budget Galaxy M series for the first time in India. Comprising the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20, this series is specifically aimed at the young millennials in the country. The main highlight of the smartphones is the Infinity-V display by Samsung, which was […]

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Samsung Galaxy M10 And Galaxy M20 With Infinity-V Display Launched In India
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Android 10 Q: New Features, Expected Names, And Release Date

The news about Android Q and its features has already started flowing in; it’s the next major Android version that’s going to release later this year. I know it’s a bit too early to talk about Android Q, or Android 10, but thanks to all the leaks happening around, we do have something to discuss. […]

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Android 10 Q: New Features, Expected Names, And Release Date
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11 Best Free Android Antivirus Apps To Keep Your Device Secured in 2019

As smartphones have become an inherent part of our lives, people no longer use their phones just for communication. Instead, they store most of their sensitive information on their phones. But, in this era of data leaks and constant threats to your privacy, is it safe to store your private data on your phone? Well, […]

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11 Best Free Android Antivirus Apps To Keep Your Device Secured in 2019
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Google Assistant Could Soon Get A “Face Match” Feature

Google could soon change the way we get our tasks completed through Assistant-enabled devices. The latest beta update of the Google app hints at the introduction of Face Match feature which will scan your face to recognize you and fetch personalized results accordingly. This method could potentially turn into an alternative to voice matching while using […]

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Google Assistant Could Soon Get A “Face Match” Feature
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Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 In India

After announcing their launch at the Media and Analyst Days 2019, Microsoft has launched two new devices, namely the Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2 in India. The Surface Laptop 2 and the Surface Pro 6 will be available, starting January 28 via Amazon India, Flipkart and leading offline stores such as Croma, […]

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Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 In India
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JioRail App Launched For JioPhone Users To Book Trains And More

Telecom operator Reliance Jio has added a new app to its list of apps, known as the JioRail app in India. The JioRail app, meant for the 4G-enabled features phones – JioPhone and JioPhone 2, will help users book train tickets, check PNR status, view train ticket history, and other train-related information. Users can check […]

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JioRail App Launched For JioPhone Users To Book Trains And More
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OPPO Shows A New Way To Conceal In-Hole Camera In A Patent

With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A8s, the trend of the in-hole displays began. Various tech companies are expected to follow the lead with new ways to make the punch-hole stay hidden. One such company is OPPO, which has a new patent for its first future punch-hole display smartphone. According to a patent (titled […]

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OPPO Shows A New Way To Conceal In-Hole Camera In A Patent
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Android Q Rumored To Support Reverse App Updates

If we talk about the current Android version, it allows the users to uninstall app updates only for the system apps. Not having this functionality for the third-party apps is a big headache when you end up installing a buggy update. There are means to downgrade the app in case you’re using a rooted Android […]

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Android Q Rumored To Support Reverse App Updates
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Japanese Will Hack Its Citizens’ IoT Devices To ‘Make Them Secure’

The Japanese government has passed a new law amendment that will allow officials to hack into citizen’s Internet of Things devices to compile a list of devices that are prone to hacking. The government will attempt to break into the devices as a part of a survey that will be carried out by the National […]

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Japanese Will Hack Its Citizens’ IoT Devices To ‘Make Them Secure’
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PUBG ‘Lite’ Beta For PCs Is Coming For Free To Take On Fortnite

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has launched a free-to-play and slimmed down version dubbed PUBG Lite for low-end PCs in a bid to challenge Fortnite. With PUBG Lite, the video game developer aims to compete with Fortnite, its biggest rival. One of the reasons why Fortnite has turned into gen-z favorite video game despite being launched later […]

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PUBG ‘Lite’ Beta For PCs Is Coming For Free To Take On Fortnite
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Tesla Patents New Neural AI Chip To Improve Self Driving Ability

Tesla has filed a series of patents which confirms that the company is working on a new AI chip which will work as a “neural net accelerator” for its Autopilot Hardware 3.0 computer upgrade. The release of the upcoming upgrade will replace Tesla’s currently used Autopilot 2.0 platform and enable full self-driving capabilities in the car. According to a patent […]

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Tesla Patents New Neural AI Chip To Improve Self Driving Ability
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Microsoft & Zero Latency Team Up For Next-Gen Free Roam VR Platform

While VR headset companies such as Oculus focus on delivering virtual reality experience at home, Zero Latency specializes in free-roaming virtual reality systems. It is basically a physical VR gaming zone where players can roam freely without being constrained by cables. Along with that, users are given VR headsets, backpacks, stereo headphones and microphones, and simulated weapons. […]

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Microsoft & Zero Latency Team Up For Next-Gen Free Roam VR Platform
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Android Q Will Bring Native Support For More Secure 3D Face Recognition

As we have already stepped into 2019, we are all waiting for the new Android operating system, dubbed the Android Q for which rumors have started taking shape. Now, the buzz has it that the OS could come up with a feature Android users might like. According to a report by XDA Developers, after going deep […]

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Android Q Will Bring Native Support For More Secure 3D Face Recognition
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Facebook To Integrate WhatsApp, Messenger, And Instagram: Report

A report by The New York Times has indicated that Mark Zuckerberg is planning to integrate Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The integration of all the Facebook-owned services will lead to the creation of a large ecosystem where users can interact with each other through any of the services. The report says that each app will continue to operate individually but […]

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Facebook To Integrate WhatsApp, Messenger, And Instagram: Report
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GameShell Review: Hackable Game Boy Clone That Has No Limits

When we talk about handheld gaming consoles, the first thing that leaps to our mind is Nintendo Switch. But for once, let’s hit down the nostalgia road when GameBoy made our lives richer with Mega Man V, Donkey Kong, Pokemon Red and thousands of Retro games. Nowadays, emulators enable us to play all those games on […]

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GameShell Review: Hackable Game Boy Clone That Has No Limits
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World’s Lightest Satellite Kalamsat-V2 Launched By ISRO

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched the world’s lightest satellite — Kalamsat-V2, designed by students into space. The satellite, which weighs just 1.2 Kilograms and is touted to be lighter than a wooden chair, took off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, on January 24, 2019. The satellite has […]

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World’s Lightest Satellite Kalamsat-V2 Launched By ISRO
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PUBG Banned In Gujarat Schools; Authorities Seek Nationwide Ban

PlayersUnknown’s Battlegrounds, popularly known as PUBG is adversely affecting children’s studies, says a circular ordering the schools to ban the survival game in Gujarat. The famous Battle Royale genre game has been banned from primary schools in Gujarat by the state primary education department after Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights called for […]

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PUBG Banned In Gujarat Schools; Authorities Seek Nationwide Ban
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Netflix Is Reportedly Making A ‘Resident Evil’ TV Series

After bringing the exciting Choose-Your-Own-Adventure interactive film – ‘Bandersnatch‘, a new report has surfaced which claims Netflix is developing a Resident Evil television series! Deadline reports that the streaming service is planning to release it as a part of Netflix Originals. While there are no other concrete details regarding the plot, the purported series would […]

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Netflix Is Reportedly Making A ‘Resident Evil’ TV Series
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Chrome Adding Support For Your Keyboard’s Media Playback Keys

If you’re a regular user of Google Chrome, then your life is going to become a lot easier with the release of Chrome 73. This is because the popular internet browser will add support for the Media Session API. On Windows 10 PCs, the API will allow Chrome to use the native media controls which […]

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Chrome Adding Support For Your Keyboard’s Media Playback Keys
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10 Best Websites To Download Paid PC Games For Free And Legally in 2019

In financially tough times, you might find yourself looking for a new game to play. Good games are seldom cheap. What if I told you that you could download paid PC games for free and legally? Now, you can either take the legal way or the illegal way to download games. But, taking the illegal […]

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10 Best Websites To Download Paid PC Games For Free And Legally in 2019
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Apple’s Mac App Store Finally Gets Microsoft Office 365

Apple’s Mac App Store, for the very first time, has gotten its hands on the Microsoft Office 365 suite, for the MacBook users. Microsoft Office’s entry in the Mac App Store will allow users to use the Microsoft apps such as Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more with ease and convenience. Earlier, Mac users […]

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Apple’s Mac App Store Finally Gets Microsoft Office 365
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Heritage Project: A Blockchain-based Open Source Platform To Empower Charities

Most of the news about blockchain is regarding making money or saving money, either in the form of cryptocurrency or logistical efficiencies. But the Project Heritage has put a new spin on the blockchain that might have you giving your money away. What is Project Heritage? A-Cubed is a Silicon Valley-based unit of Airbus that […]

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Heritage Project: A Blockchain-based Open Source Platform To Empower Charities
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Apple’s iPod Touch Could Soon Get An Upgrade With Gaming Capabilities

It’s been a long time since Apple introduced an upgrade to its iPod Touch lineup and we just lost all hopes for the same. Now it seems like it could soon launch one with new capabilities, as hinted by a new trademark. According to a report by MacRumors, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) […]

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Apple’s iPod Touch Could Soon Get An Upgrade With Gaming Capabilities
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Google Pixel 3 XL Catches Fire; User Shares Story On Reddit

Since Google launched its 2018 flagships, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, the smartphones have become prone to a number of issues. Adding to its list of glitches, a Google Pixel 3 XL recently caught fire, as reported by a user. The Pixel 3 XL user (@Dysonborksphere), via a post on Reddit, reported the incident. The post suggests […]

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Google Pixel 3 XL Catches Fire; User Shares Story On Reddit
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Google ‘Coral’ With Android Q, Snapdragon 855, 6GB RAM Visits Geekbench

An unknown device by Google, codenamed ‘Google Coral’, has been found listed on Geekbench, hinting at a possible entry of a new device by Google. According to the listing, the Google Coral could run the unannounced next-generation OS, dubbed Android Q for which we have seen a handful of rumors lately. The device appears to […]

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Google ‘Coral’ With Android Q, Snapdragon 855, 6GB RAM Visits Geekbench
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Google Urges Supreme Court To Put An End To Oracle Copyright Case

Google has appealed to the Supreme Court to review the long-running legal trial with Oracle, where the latter is suing Google for copying Oracle’s Java language to create the Android operating system. The case dates back to 2010 when Oracle purchased Sun Microsystems, the creator of Java. After the acquisition, the new owners of the language sued Google for $8.8 […]

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Google Urges Supreme Court To Put An End To Oracle Copyright Case
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Apple Could Add “Poisonous Gas Sensor” In Apple Watch and iPhone

When Tim Cook said that Apple’s greatest contribution to mankind will be about health, he meant it. The latest patent filed by Apple for Chemically Robust Miniature Gas Sensors discusses a small sensor that could be fitted inside iPhone and Apple Watch to warn users of harmful gases. The small hardware will detect dangerous substances in […]

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Apple Could Add “Poisonous Gas Sensor” In Apple Watch and iPhone
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Google Chrome To Block “Drive-By-Downloads” That Happen Without User Interaction

A new feature is coming to Google Chrome that will automatically block drive-by-downloads and could enhance the security of users. Drive-by downloads originate from website iFrames and happen when a browser downloads a file without the user requesting it. It is a notorious technique adopted by bad actors to load malware payloads on target machines […]

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Google Chrome To Block “Drive-By-Downloads” That Happen Without User Interaction
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Galaxy S10, S10+ Images Leaked In “High Quality”, They Look Stunning

Another day, another leak, and this time we have the real-world pictures of Samsung’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S10 series. This leak comes from the German site AllAboutSamsung which managed to grab the stills from different angles, giving a good overview of how the smartphones will look. But we need to keep in mind that these are […]

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Galaxy S10, S10+ Images Leaked In “High Quality”, They Look Stunning
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How To Order Xiaomi’s China-exclusive Products In India?

Chinese company Xiaomi has a plethora of categories to offer to the users. However, there are many products unavailable in India and users had to take help from the third-party apps to get his or her hands on some. Making this easy and convenient, Xiaomi has introduced a new cross-border online portal, called ShareSave in India. The […]

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How To Order Xiaomi’s China-exclusive Products In India?
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Beware! This Malicious Ransomware Hides As Free Games & Software

Are you tempted to download free games and software from the internet? If yes, you need to take caution as a new form of ransomware is impersonating itself as free games and software and tricking users to download itself. Anatova ransomware was first spotted on January 1 by McAfee and has strong encryption using a […]

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Beware! This Malicious Ransomware Hides As Free Games & Software
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Google Hires Senior Apple Engineer To Bring Fuchsia OS To Market

Google has been working on its mysterious operation system Fuchsia for quite some time now. Time and again, we have seen several hints and clues which confirms the existence of the new OS. The most recent one was dropped by a high ranking Apple engineer Bill Stevenson who has confirmed publicly that he’s joining Google to bring the Fuchsia OS to the […]

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Google Hires Senior Apple Engineer To Bring Fuchsia OS To Market
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10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Boost Performance | 2019 Edition

Routine maintenance is not a necessity in Android, but it surely is a good idea to clean your Android from time to time to boost performance, enhance battery life and get rid of junk files. That’s what Android cleaners are for. Do these Android cleaning apps really work? Cache files pile up over time and […]

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10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Boost Performance | 2019 Edition
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Vivo Apex 2019 Is Vivo’s First 5G Smartphone, Has ZERO Ports

After several leaks and rumors, Vivo has finally unveiled the successor to the Apex 2018 — the Vivo Apex 2019 at an event in China. The new concept smartphone by the company has various highlights, the first one being the absence of physical ports for wireless usage, much like the very recent Meizu Zero. The absence […]

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Vivo Apex 2019 Is Vivo’s First 5G Smartphone, Has ZERO Ports
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Huawei Announces 5G Foldable Phone & Balong 5000 Modem At MWC 2019

After LG confirmed the launch of its 5G smartphone at the upcoming MWC 2019 tradeshow, Huawei has too joined the league and assured that it would bring its first 5G device to the table at the Barcelona event. At its 5G Launch and Pre-MWC 2019 briefing in China, Huawei has confirmed that it will launch […]

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Huawei Announces 5G Foldable Phone & Balong 5000 Modem At MWC 2019
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Amazon Prime Video Channels Services To Arrive Soon In India

In addition to Amazon Prime Video and Prime Music, e-commerce company Amazon is now expected to introduce its Prime Video Channels service in India, exclusively for Amazon Prime users. According to a report by Television Post, to bring the service to India, Amazon is also looking for a country head to lead the venture in the […]

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Amazon Prime Video Channels Services To Arrive Soon In India
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LG Confirms The Launch Of Its First 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019

LG has announced its MWC 2019 event scheduled for February 24 in Barcelona, and we are expecting to see a lot of new things from the Korean company. One of the products will be its first-ever 5G smartphone, as confirmed by LG itself. As per a blog post, catering to people’s needs for a faster connection, […]

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LG Confirms The Launch Of Its First 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019
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GitHub Classroom Adds Support For Multiple Classrooms Per Organization

GitHub Classroom is a teacher-specific tool by the code sharing and collaboration platform, which automates repository creation and access control. It makes it easy for teachers to distribute starter code and collect assignments in one place. Under the hood, GitHub Classroom uses organizations to store course content and student assignments. Adding further to its functionalities, GitHub has […]

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GitHub Classroom Adds Support For Multiple Classrooms Per Organization
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Ubuntu Core 18 Released With 10-Year LTS Support

Earlier this week, Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu Core 18 for embedded Linux devices. This container OS also brings the benefit of 10-year long term support to ensure that the devices remain safe and updated for a long time. The base OS image has very few packages installed to ensure better security. It has […]

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Ubuntu Core 18 Released With 10-Year LTS Support
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Samsung Could Debut Its Blockchain Wallet With The Galaxy S10 Series

Samsung is soon to make its most-anticipated Galaxy S10 series official. With rumors joining the rumor mill each day, the most recent one hints at a possible new feature by the company. According to a tweet by tipster Ben Geskin, the South Korean company is likely to launch its blockchain wallet for cryptocurrency along with […]

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Samsung Could Debut Its Blockchain Wallet With The Galaxy S10 Series
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China Has Blocked Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine: Report

China has banned another American technology, and this time it is Microsoft’s Bing. The search engine is no longer available when users residing in mainland China are visiting cn.bing.com. The website can be accessed from countries other than China. When users are visiting the URL, an error message is displayed, and the issue has been persistent from Wednesday. A […]

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China Has Blocked Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine: Report
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Amazon Starts Rolling Out Autonomous Delivery Robots

Robots delivering packages is something you would say is a scene of a science fiction movie. But, we’re closer to future than you think as Amazon has already started delivering using robots. Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will start delivering prime orders using a sidewalk robot named Amazon Scout. According to the company’s official statement, Amazon Scouts are six-wheeled robots that “are […]

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Amazon Starts Rolling Out Autonomous Delivery Robots
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Alleged Sony Xperia XZ4 Leaked In New Image, Hints At A Tall Display

Sony is expected to announce its new smartphone in the Xperia XZ series, dubbed the Xperia XZ4 for which a new leak shows off a possible design for it. According to a report by a Chinese website, the alleged Xperia XZ4 is expected to come with a new aspect ratio configured at 21:9 which will make way for a tall display and thinner […]

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Alleged Sony Xperia XZ4 Leaked In New Image, Hints At A Tall Display
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11 Best Websites To Download Paid Software For Free, Legally

There are countless pirated software download sites on the internet to download premium software illegally. Likewise, popular torrent sites offer cracked software for free. Apart from being illegal, such activities put you at the risk of notorious malware and viruses. So, instead of taking a walk down the dark alley of torrents and malicious websites, take […]

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11 Best Websites To Download Paid Software For Free, Legally
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Apple AirPods 2 Will Have Health Monitoring Features: Report

AirPods is one of the most popular products of Apple at the moment. The wireless earphones experienced a record sale during the holiday period. Now the Cupertino giant is expected to launch the next-gen AirPods this year. A new report has emerged from DigiTimes which says that AirPods 2 will be launched in the first […]

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Apple AirPods 2 Will Have Health Monitoring Features: Report
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Xiaomi’s Double-Folding Smartphone Teased In A Video By Company CEO

A couple of days back, Xiaomi was rumored to get onto the foldable smartphone bandwagon and present one to the world. Taking this forward, the company has officially teased the foldable device, hinting at a launch that might take place pretty soon. In a video posted on Twitter, the company’s CEO Lin Bin is seen using […]

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Xiaomi’s Double-Folding Smartphone Teased In A Video By Company CEO
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Meizu Zero: The World’s First Portless Smartphone Launched Officially

Ahead of Vivo Apex 2019’s official launch (scheduled for January 24) and after some leaks, Meizu has unveiled the world’s first-ever smartphone without any ports — the Meizu Zero in China. The main USP of the Meizu Zero is that it lacks any physical ports and sports a one-piece ceramic unibody.  The new portless design […]

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Meizu Zero: The World’s First Portless Smartphone Launched Officially
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8 Free And Best Android Music Players | 2019 Edition

Android smartphones come with a default music player for audio playback. So, why should you look for an alternate music player? Because the default player might not be feature-rich, it might not provide you with a satisfactory equalizer or its user interface might not be convenient. For instance, most devices nowadays come with Google Play […]

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8 Free And Best Android Music Players | 2019 Edition
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Microsoft Unveils New “Classroom Pen” And 7 New Windows 10 Laptops

To compete with Google’s Chromebook in the education market, Microsoft’s latest offering is called Classroom Pen. It has been launched alongside 7 new low-cost Windows 10 Education devices, including laptops and 2-in-1s. The announcement was made at the BETT education conference in London where Google was also present. Microsoft says that the stylus is designed to be […]

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Microsoft Unveils New “Classroom Pen” And 7 New Windows 10 Laptops
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Apple Kicks Off Its Worldwide “Shot On iPhone Challenge”

Cupertino tech company Apple is hosting a new photography competition — the Shot On iPhone Challenge, which invites users globally to share photos taken from an iPhone. The competition has kicked off and will go on until February 7, 2019. For this, Apple has set a panel of 10 judges (including the former White House photographer Pete […]

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Apple Kicks Off Its Worldwide “Shot On iPhone Challenge”
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Netflix Now Allows Sharing Of Movies, Series Via Instagram Stories

If you like sharing stuff on your Instagram Stories each time you plan to binge-watch on Netflix, here is some good news for you! Netflix now allows you to share the movies or TV series you watch on Instagram Stories with great ease. You will be able to share Netflix’s own posters of the particular […]

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Netflix Now Allows Sharing Of Movies, Series Via Instagram Stories
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Google Pixel 4 Could Adopt A Full Bezel-Less Display, Hints New Patent

After unveiling the 2018 flagship duo — the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, Google is now gearing up to unveil its next-gen flagship, supposedly called the Pixel 4. Rumors and speculations have started lining up, and the recent patent tips more about the future Google smartphone. According to a new patent filed at […]

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Google Pixel 4 Could Adopt A Full Bezel-Less Display, Hints New Patent
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Code Jumper: Microsoft’s ‘Physical’ Programming Language For Blind Children

Coding is a skill that every kid needs to get exposed to. However, children with visual impairment face a tough time grasping the concepts of programming when they are taught in a traditional classroom. To make programming easier for children who are blind or have low vision, Microsoft has announced the Code Jumper — a tethered hardware device designed to […]

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Code Jumper: Microsoft’s ‘Physical’ Programming Language For Blind Children
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10 Best Torrent Sites For 2019 To Download Your Favorite Torrents

We are well into the new year and the chances are high that the loyal members of the BitTorrent community have already started to look for the best torrent sites for 2019 in order to get their hands on different content. The rise in legal actions against many torrent websites can be thought of as one significant […]

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10 Best Torrent Sites For 2019 To Download Your Favorite Torrents
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Wine 4.0 Released With New Features: Run Windows Apps On Linux Efficiently

With Microsoft’s initiative to bring Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10, the Windows users are now able to run their favorite Linux tools on their current operating system. But what if you need to run full-fledged Windows apps and games on a Linux distro? In that case, a software like Wine is really helpful. The […]

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Wine 4.0 Released With New Features: Run Windows Apps On Linux Efficiently
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2019 iPhone Xr Successor Will Be The Last LCD iPhone: WSJ

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to completely adopt OLED displays from 2020 onwards. iPhone Xr successor, which will be launched this year, will be the last iPhone to feature an LCD display. Apple’s plan to ditch LCD display and use OLED for iPhones will help it in achieving a slimmer and “more flexible handset design” which could […]

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2019 iPhone Xr Successor Will Be The Last LCD iPhone: WSJ
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A “True” Dark Mode Is Coming Soon To Twitter: Jack Dorsey

If you have ever switched to the dark mode in the Twitter Android app, you must have seen that it is not “dark” dark; it is actually dark blue. A user on Twitter raised the same issue and Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO, replied by saying that it will soon be fixed and a true dark […]

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A “True” Dark Mode Is Coming Soon To Twitter: Jack Dorsey
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Apple Might Ditch 3D Touch From All 2019 iPhones

Apple could kill the 3D Touch functionality in all iPhone models that are scheduled for launch this year. According to a CultOfMac report, the company is looking for ways to reduce costs of devices and 3D Touch might be one of them. In comparison to standard touchscreens, which can only detect the touch only if a finger is pressing […]

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Apple Might Ditch 3D Touch From All 2019 iPhones
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Microsoft Is Testing Automatic Incognito Mode In Its Android Keyboard App

If you use third-party keyboard apps on your Android smartphone, you must have noticed that most apps turn on the default keyboard when you begin typing in credentials such as your passwords or credit card numbers. However, keyboard apps lack the functionality to stop recording your input when you fire up a browser in incognito mode. You […]

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Microsoft Is Testing Automatic Incognito Mode In Its Android Keyboard App
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Motorola To Launch Its Moto G7 Series On Feb 7 In Brazil

Motorola has been long-awaited to unveil its Moto G7 lineup with tons of rumors and leaks surrounding it. Now, the company has finally announced a date for its official launch in Brazil. According to a Brazilian website Techtudo, the company will host an event scheduled for February 7 in Brazil for which Motorola has started […]

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Motorola To Launch Its Moto G7 Series On Feb 7 In Brazil
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India To Soon Get Its First Li-ion Battery “Gigafactory” For Electric Cars

After Tesla’s battery Gigafactory, India’s first lithium-ion battery Gigafactory is soon to commence operations. LIBCOIN, which consists of several companies, with Magnis Energy Technologies Limited holding 20% of non-dilutive ownership, will join hands with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the factory. The lithium-ion battery Gigafactory, as announced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, will start at 1GWh and will […]

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India To Soon Get Its First Li-ion Battery “Gigafactory” For Electric Cars
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DxOMark Begins Testing Front Cameras: Pixel 3 And Note 9 Top The list

DxOMark, with the help of its newly-launched DxOMark Selfie tool, has started testing the selfie cameras of smartphones, with the test results out for the first 12 smartphones in all the price segments. The smartphone(s) taking the first spot is the Google Pixel 3, followed by the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with a score of […]

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DxOMark Begins Testing Front Cameras: Pixel 3 And Note 9 Top The list
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Samsung ISOCELL Slim 3T2: Industry’s Smallest Image Sensor Launched

South Korean tech major giant, Samsung, has introduced a new image sensor, dubbed as ISOCELL Slim 3T2. The image sensor is touted to be the smallest image sensor in the smartphone industry. The 0.8μm-pixel image sensor spans 1/3.4 inches (approximately 5.1-millimeters diagonally) and supports 20-megapixel resolution for both, the front and the rear cameras of […]

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Samsung ISOCELL Slim 3T2: Industry’s Smallest Image Sensor Launched
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Facebook Joins Hands With Airbus For Its Internet Drone Venture: Report

It seems like social media giant Facebook hasn’t got over its drone obsession! After giving up its drone project back in June 2018, the company now appears to be in talks with Airbus for drone tests in Australia. According to a document (thanks to Australian Freedom of Information Act) acquired by Netzpolitik, Facebook, with the use of Airbus’s […]

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Facebook Joins Hands With Airbus For Its Internet Drone Venture: Report
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Russia Is Forcing Facebook, Twitter To Relocate Servers Their Servers

The Russian government agency, which controls Internet censorship in the country, has opened administrative proceedings against Facebook and Twitter because for failing to comply with local data laws. The action was taken citing that the law requires all servers, that store personal data of Russians, to be located in Russia. Communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said on Monday that […]

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Russia Is Forcing Facebook, Twitter To Relocate Servers Their Servers
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Top Free VPN Apps On Android Ridden With Malware And Privacy Leaks

Generally, Android users look out for free VPN apps on Google Play Store as the first step towards protecting privacy. But a new report suggests that the top free VPN apps are actually home to many privacy leaks and malware. Analyzing 150 free and popular VPN apps for Android, Top10VPN discovered that at least 90% of […]

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Top Free VPN Apps On Android Ridden With Malware And Privacy Leaks
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Android Q Will Allow Carriers To SIM Lock Your Smartphone

Android Q is the talk of the town these days despite the fact that a majority of the smartphone users are still running Android Oreo. Last week, a leaked Android Q code revealed that we could expect a system-wide dark mode and improved permissions. However, the first bad news of the upcoming Android version has arrived […]

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Android Q Will Allow Carriers To SIM Lock Your Smartphone
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AMD Radeon VII Will Have Excellent Linux Support From Day 1

AMD Radeon VII was one of the biggest announcements made at the CES 2019; it even got featured in our top highlights of CES video. This 2nd-gen Vega graphics card will be launching in early February and it’s also generating lots of questions. One such doubt that many open source enthusiasts might be having is […]

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AMD Radeon VII Will Have Excellent Linux Support From Day 1
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Google Fined $57 Million For Violating GDPR Rules

France’s data privacy watchdog National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (NCIL) has slapped a $57 million fine on Google for not complying with GDPR rules. This is the biggest fine that has been imposed on a tech company after GDPR rules come into effect from May last year. According to CNIL, the fine has been imposed because the tech giant failed to provide […]

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Google Fined $57 Million For Violating GDPR Rules
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Orange Pi 3 Single Board Computer Is Here; Runs Linux And Android

The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched its updated mini-computer Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ with built-in Bluetooth and 802.11ac Wi-Fi in November. But what if you are looking for an alternative? In that case, the Orange Pi lineup of SBCs (single board computers) definitely needs to be mentioned. Just recently, Allwinner A6-based Orange Pi 3 computer […]

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Orange Pi 3 Single Board Computer Is Here; Runs Linux And Android
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10 Best Android Photo Editor Apps In 2019

Don’t you hate it when the photos you’ve clicked doesn’t seem right even after a dozen attempts? You may not like its brightness, contrast, orientation or, you may want to add something to make the photos look catchy. That’s when photo editing apps come to your rescue. They pack a lot of features and are […]

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10 Best Android Photo Editor Apps In 2019
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Windows Core OS To Include Open Source Components

Until a few years ago, Microsoft was considered one of the greatest enemies of the open source world. However, the recent steps taken by the company shows that things have changed — up to an extent where it might even be ready to open the gates of Windows Core OS to the open-source ecosystem. According to the LinkedIn profile of one of […]

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Windows Core OS To Include Open Source Components
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WhatsApp Limits Message Forwarding To 5 Users To Tackle Fake News

Popular messaging app WhatsApp has been implementing ways to cut down the flow of fake news, mainly in India. Now, furthering this, the app has added a new limit for forwarding messages. According to a report by Reuters, users will be able to forward messages on WhatsApp to up to five users only. Victoria Grand, […]

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WhatsApp Limits Message Forwarding To 5 Users To Tackle Fake News
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How To Get Digital Wellbeing Features On Non-Google Phones Right Now

Google’s Digital Wellbeing app is an initiative for users to keep a track of their smartphone usage and curb the excess. Sadly, the app is not for all; only Pixel and some Android One devices have the perk. Trying to extend the same (and more) features of the famous Digital Wellbeing app to other Android […]

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How To Get Digital Wellbeing Features On Non-Google Phones Right Now
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ISRO To Launch An On-Demand Satellite Launch Service

Indian Space Research Organization aka ISRO will reportedly launch an on-demand service for satellites weighing up to 500 Kg at max. The small satellites will be carried by a new rocket that could be prepared for flight within 72 hours. The rocket, known as “Small Satellite Launch (SSLV) Vehicle” would carry small payloads such as student-built space […]

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ISRO To Launch An On-Demand Satellite Launch Service
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New Android Malware Uses Motion Sensors To Stay Hidden

Security measures are not the only ones seeing improvements! Malicious apps are also figuring out new ways to enhance its working, and one such Android malware proves this. According to a report by ArsTechnica, a new Android malware makes use of the motion sensors of Android smartphones to hide itself before infecting the device. The method used […]

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New Android Malware Uses Motion Sensors To Stay Hidden
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Torrent Paradise Is The New Decentralized ‘Pirate Bay’ With IPFS

BitTorrent protocol has been around for years, and its decentralized nature is what makes it so popular. However, it comes with its own set of disadvantages when it comes to Torrent Sites using centralized search engines which are prone to outages and takedowns. To address this issue, a developer who goes by the handle ‘Urban Guacamole’ has launched a torrent […]

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Uber Is Planning To Venture Into Autonomous Bikes And Scooters

Uber was forced to withdraw their autonomous cars from roads in 2018 following a fatal accident in which a cyclist was killed. Now, reports have emerged that Uber is trying to explore autonomous bikes and scooters. As reported by TechCrunch, Uber is planning to integrate its autonomous technology in its bike and scooter rental program. Not […]

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Facebook Launches New Petition Feature Called Community Actions

Facebook will roll out its Community Actions feature tomorrow, which will allow users to make political petitions and demand the changes they want from local officials. According to TechCrunch, the feature will be available first in the United States. Using it, the users can create petitions, tag public officials and get a mob behind a […]

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Facebook Could Be Slapped With A ‘Record-Setting’ Fine By FTC

A report by The Washington Post has indicated that the Federal Trade Commission is planning on punishing Facebook with a “record-setting” fine for failing to protect users’ data. The information to the post came from three anonymous people who are familiar with the proceedings of FTC. Soon after the report was published, Facebook’s shares witnessed […]

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Reliance To Launch E-Commerce Platform To Compete With Amazon & Flipkart

Reliance has already overshadowed many telecoms and entertainment sectors in India, with Jio and its enormous ecosystem. The company now plans to enter and disrupt the e-commerce sector as well. At an investment conference Reliance chairman, Mukesh Ambani announced that the company would be launching a new e-commerce platform to “empower and enrich” the small […]

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