Idea-Vodafone merger: Reliance Jio takes a pot shot

It often happens that rival companies, no matter what sector, write tongue in cheek posts on social media about each other. This is not a fierce argument but is meant to be taken in a light-hearted manner. Sometimes the targeted firm comes with a more funny but pinching reply and sometimes not. However, it sure becomes a talk among the fans on social media and is shared widely. A similar post has now been uploaded by one of the biggest Indian telecom firms – Reliance Jio.

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Camera battle: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs iPhone X

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How To Apply For Instagram Verification

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4 things that Apple's iPhone September 12 event invite 'reveals'

This year, the invite reads 'Gather Round' written in Gold/Copper colour combination with a round concentric circles.

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Apple has new rules for its App Store, here's what it means for iPhone users

As per the new rules, developers must insert a link in the app description that will redirect iOS users to the app's privacy policy page.

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4 tips to find lost or misplaced files on your computer

Here we give you some tips to recover files you’ve lost or misplaced on your computer:

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Microsoft brings a major change for Office 365 Home and Personal users

Microsoft is giving select Office 365 users a gift of removing the install limits on devices. The Redmond-based tech firm has announced that it will let any Office 365 Personal and Office 365 Home user install the software in as many devices as possible, without charging any extra cost for it. For those unaware, currently the Office Home users are limited to installing the software in up to 10 devices, while Personal users can use it on one PC and one tablet.

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Sony launches SRS-XB501G and SRS-XB01 wireless speakers

At the ongoing technology tradeshow in Berlin IFA 2018, Japanese consumer electronic giant Sony has launched two wireless speakers -- SRS-XB501G Extra Bass Bluetooth Speaker and the SRS-XB01 portable Bluetooth Speaker.

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Self-emitting QLED may hit markets before 2020, says Samsung

Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday said it may have self-emitting QLED TVs that do not need a backlight around 2020, claiming the biggest issue is not the technology but the price.

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The cheapest smartphone with the most powerful processor has a major flaw

Xiaomi few days ago stirred the Indian smartphone market by launching the F1 smartphone under its new sub-brand Poco. The smartphone’s highlight is its Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor offering for as low as Rs 20,999. The handset also comes in different variants based on RAM and storage capacities and is also currently the cheapest handset sporting the flagship Qualcomm processor. But it looks like there’s a limitation in the handset that might be a major let down for users.

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As Tesla shares fall, Amazon takes over as most shorted US stock

With Tesla Inc's shares briefly dipping below the $300 level on Thursday, the electric carmaker ceded its seat as the most shorted US stock to Amazon.com Inc, according to data from financial technology and analytics firm S3 Partners.

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Here is how this robot could protect the Great Barrier Reef

A robot submarine able to hunt and kill the predatory crown-of-thorns starfish devastating the Great Barrier Reef was unveiled by Australian researchers today.

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Google has shortlisted these startups under its Launchpad Accelerator India programme

The startups will go through a two-week intensive mentorship boot camp, followed by customised virtual support for the remaining duration of three months

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Telecom Commission approves norms for network testing

The Telecom Commission today approved the norms for telcos to conduct network testing before commercial launch of mobile services, but capped the test phase for such trials to 180 days.

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Twitter issues new policy for ads in US

In a bid to tackle political interference on its platform, Twitter has announced a new policy and certification process for issuing advertisements in the US that will come into effect from September 30.

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Mozilla Firefox will soon block ad tracking by default

Mozilla has announced some hard steps to ensure user privacy on its Firefox browser.

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Honor Magic 2 will feature Oppo Find X-like pop-up camera

The handset is going to be the company's next flagship that will boast of an Oppo Find X-like slider that will house the front and rear cameras setup.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro to launch on October 16 with Kirin 980 processor

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is all set to launch its Huawei Mate 20 series in October this year. The company made the announcement at the ongoing technology trade show IFA 2018 in Berlin.

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Huawei AI Cube Amazon Alexa powered smart speaker launched

Along with it's flagship processor Kirin 980, Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has also launched it's Amazon Alexa-powered smart speaker called Huawei AI Cube.

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Lenovo Yoga Chromebook, Chromebook C330, and Chromebook S330 launched

Electronics firms have been unveiling their range of new gadgets including smartphones, laptops, headphones at the tech fair IFA 2018, Berlin, Germany. Lenovo too has introduced its range on new products at the event.

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Huawei launches Kirin 980, the company’s first 7nm processor

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has launched its much-teased flagship chipset Kirin 980 at the ongoing technology trade show IFA 2018.

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Apple Watch Series 4: Here's the 'first look' at the upcoming smartwatch

Apple Watch is another big device that is likely to be unveiled at Apple's September 12 event where the company will be revealing the rumoured three iPhone models of 2018. Although the upcoming smartwatch is not as widely speculated as the iPhones. However, a new leak claims to offer the first clear look of the upcoming smartwatch.

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Vivo X23 confirmed specs leaked ahead of launch

The device will offer a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with an aspect 19:5:9 aspect ratio.

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Sony launches Cybershot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 high zoom cameras

The Cybershot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 cameras come equipped with ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-720mm lens.

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Reliance to host JioPhone 2's next flash sale on September 6

The major difference between the two phones is that of price.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 launched

The handset packs in all the elements of a flagship smartphone such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, wireless charging as well as Quick Charge 4.0 support, AMOLED display and more.

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Jivi Mobiles launches new range of feature phones in India, price starts at Rs 899

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This could be the upcoming Google Pixel 3

The Google Pixel 3 is expected to be a powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 4GB of RAM.

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Haier launches IoT enabled smart laundry services in India

Home appliances and consumer electronics major, Haier has announced the launch of first-of-its-kind Haier Smart Laundry services in India.

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Google, Harvard to use machine learning to predict earthquake aftershock locations

Scientists from Harvard have teamed up with tech giant Google for using machine learning to predict where earthquake aftershocks may occur, a move that will help minimise impact of the natural disaster on lives and infrastructure in the coming years.

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BlackBerry Key 2 LE with dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM launched at IFA 2018

BlackBerry, as expected, has introduced a slightly less powered version of its Key 2 smartphone, called the Key 2 LE. This handset comes at a more affordable price point and in three different colours – Slate (Black), Champagne (Gold) and Atomic (Red). The handset saw the light of the day during the IFA 2018 conference at Berlin. The handset, as the Key 2, has a physical keyboard with majority of the front space taken by the touch screen display. It retains most of the BlackBerry-specific features like seen in its more powerful sibling but falls short when it comes to specifications.

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Union IT Minister meets Sundar Pichai, seeks Google's involvement in empowering Indians

India seeks greater involvement of Google in digital inclusion programmes including "Digital Village" initiative to empower millions of people in the country, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has told the company's CEO Sundar Pichai.

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Big TVs, 'cuddly' earphones and other hot tech trends from IFA 2018

Europe's biggest tech fair, Berlin's IFA, opens its doors Friday with a flood of new product launches.Here are some of the top trends making waves along the aisles:.

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Apple dominated global smartwatch market in Q2 2018

Apple continued to dominate the smartwatch market with a 41 per cent share as global smartwatch shipments grew 37 per cent Year-on-Year in the second quarter of 2018, a Counterpoint report said on Friday

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Gmail replies: Creepy or useful?

Humans aren't reading people's emails, but machines are scanning them.

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IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'; issues advisory listing precautions

The IT Ministry has issued an advisory against the deadly 'momo challenge', asking parents and guardians to protect children from the game which lures players into a series of violent acts, ending with a suicide dare.

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No change in H-1B visa policy: US official

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

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Google Assistant goes bilingual

Google Assistant will now be able to understand and speak more than one language at a time, the company announced on Friday.

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Infinix Note 5 with Android One to go on first Flipkart sale today at 12PM

Hong Kong-based mobile manufacturer Infinix launched its first Android One smartphone, Infinix Note 5 earlier this month. The smartphone is now set to go on its first sale on Flipkart at 12pm today.

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Honor Play with 16MP selfie camera to go on Amazon sale at 12PM today

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is here with yet another flash sale of its latest smartphone Honor Play. The smartphone is up for sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. Those interested should rush to the e-tailer’s website and grab one for themselves.

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Dates of Apple's biggest event announced: 3 iPhones, AirPods 2 and other likely launches

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil 2018 iPhone models along with some other Apple gadgets at the event. So, here is what all Apple might launch on September 12.

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Here’s how much Apple CEO earned in the last seven years as compared to the Facebook CEO

Apple is no doubt one of the most profitable companies in the world and as one can expect its CEO gets paid generously. To bring this in reference, Equilar the firm that provides executive compensation benchmarking did some number crunching and came up with the total amount of money Tim Cook earned since he took up the position of CEO at Apple.

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Drones as backup dancers? Yes, Drake did so in a concert

A couple of days ago the widely popular musician performed at New York’s Madison Square Garden in front of 18,000 fans.

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How to check PNR status using WhatsApp

Till sometime back, checking your PNR or live train status was a tedious job. As train passengers were required to call on the Indian Railway’s reservation enquiry number ‘139’ or spend too much time in front of their computer screen for updates.

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Ola announces think tank for mobility research

Ride-sharing provider Ola on Thursday announced a policy research and social innovation unit called "Ola Mobility Institute".

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Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave

Microsoft will begin requiring its contractors to offer their US employees paid leave to care for a new child.

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Apple sends out 2018 iPhone launch invite, here’s the date of unveiling

After months of waiting, we finally have the confirmed dates for the 2018 Apple iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based tech firm has sent out media invitation revealing the date when we will be seeing the next-gen iPhone lineup. As it happens every time, Apple is holding the event in the month of September and on the same day as last year. The date, however, is different this year.

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Twitter may tell you whom to 'unfollow' in future

While Twitter is yet to share a timelines as to by when this feature will rolled out, the company did not share as to how it will decide the recommendation 'unfollow' list.

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IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'

The advisory asks people to watch out for unusual signs and symptoms in children including social withdrawal, low mood, sudden outbursts of anger and loss of interest in routine activities.

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Spending on information security services may touch $1.9 billion in 2019, says report

It is on pace to reach USD 1.7 billion in 2018, an increase of 12.5 per cent over 2017, according to the latest forecast from Gartner.

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Micromax Yu Ace vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core: Best smartphone under Rs 7,000

Micromax's sub-brand YU is back.

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Asus ROG Scar II, Hero II gaming laptops launched at a starting price of Rs 1,39,990

Asus has been aggressively expanding its gaming laptop line up in India. Adding to the list are three new gaming laptops falling under the ‘ROG’ series. The list includes two variants of ROG SCAR II and a variant of ROG Hero II. The Taiwanese tech firm is stressing on the gaming laptops’ keyboard, narrow bezel display and few inbuilt tech to keep the device cool and at its best.

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Sony launches flagship smartphone Xperia XZ3 with OLED display

It comes as the successor to the Xperia XZ2 and features Snapdragon 845 processor

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Hackers now prefer low-profile attacks to steal money, says cybersecurity firm

Crypto-jacking -- where a hacker steals cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin from digital wallets -- attempts are making the biggest impact so far this year.

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This state may switch to electric-battery buses

Karnataka would switch over to battery-driven electric buses in Bengaluru and phase out polluting diesel vehicles for public transport over the next five years, a senior Minister said on Wednesday.

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Facebook, Twitter executives to appear before US Congress

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg are scheduled to testify Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 with curved display launched

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

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Tagg introduces Airbuds Bluetooth earphones, priced at Rs 2,499

It is priced at Rs 2,499 and is available on Amazon and Flipkart. As part of the launch offer, the earphones can be purchased at Rs 1,749 on the company’s website.

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HTC U12 Life with 6-inch display, Snapdragon 636 processor launched

The HTC U12 Life is mid-range smartphone and is priced at $390 which roughly translates to around Rs 28,000.

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Sony launches new MHC-V21D portable party system at Rs 18,990

Japanese electronics firm Sony has expanded its range of audio products with the introduction of MHC-V21D audio system in India. The new party system is priced at Rs 18,990 and is available at electronics retail stores across the country as well as on Amazon and Flipkart.

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Diesel introduces Full Guard 2.5 touchscreen smartwatch at Rs 24,495

Italian smartwatch brand Diesel has launched its premium Full Guard 2.5 touchscreen smartwatch. It is priced at Rs 24,495 and will be available in the country from November this year.

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Facebook briefly removes Holocaust article

After creating a lot of furore following removal of a photojournalistic image from its platform, the company again drew ire this week for removing a news article posted by Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect.

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Samsung launches world’s first 8K QLED TV at IFA 2018

Samsung has unveiled what can be called as the ‘world’s first’ QLED TV that boasts of 8K resolution. Named Samsung Q900R QLED 8K, the TV was introduced during the company’s pre-IFA 2018 event in Berlin.

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Tractor in PUBG makes Anand Mahindra curious

Some ardent fans of the game also tagged Anand Mahindra on Twitter expressing their glee on seeing an Indian brand in PUBG.

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Google's Chrome OS may get this feature before Apple macOS

Apple has already brought face recognition in its iPhone handsets and could soon bring it to large screen devices as well. But its rival Google might be a step ahead as the firm is now said to soon include face recognition into its Chrome OS platform. That means those who are using Pixel Book or Chromebook may soon have a new security login feature. For now, Chromebook users can login using their Google account passwords or a PIN.

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Micromax wants you to forget 'Mi' after the new Yu Ace smartphone launch

Domestic handset brand Micromax's sub-brand YU has expanded its smartphone portfolio in the country with the addition of a new entry-level smartphone, YU Ace. The company, which launched its last smartphone Yu Yureka 2 in September 2017, has been Yu Ace launch since last few days.

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Portronics introduces Sound Slick II multimedia speaker at Rs 3,999

Home-grown digital product maker Portronics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Sound Slick II multimedia speakers in the country. The device is priced at Rs 3,999 and comes in Black colour.

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Asus unveils new laptops in ZenBook and ZenBook Flip series

The newly-launched laptops include the ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14 and ZenBook 15. Asus has also expanded its Flip series of devices with ZenBook 13 Flip and ZenBook 15 Flip.

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LG launches one of its cheapest smartphones in India, LG Candy

South Korean electronics giant LG today launched an entry-level smartphone in the country. Called LG Candy, it is one of the cheapest smartphones launched by the company in India.

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Tim Cook richer by $57 mn after Apple hits $1-trillion mark

Apple CEO Tim Cook became richer by over $57 million in a jiffy when he sold shares given to him as the company's market cap earlier this month exceeded $1 trillion for the first time.

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Facebook rolls out its Youtube-like 'Watch' video service for all

Facebook is primarily rolling out the Watch service globally to boost its advertisement revenue.

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Micromax YU Ace to launch today: All you need to know

Domestic handset brand Micromax is today going to make a comeback with its sub-brand YU. The company is scheduled to launch its handset called the YU Ace today an event in Gurugram.

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How to download WhatsApp status videos

Here’s how to download a video from somebody else’s Whatsapp Status: ​

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Now you can save your bitcoin password — or a secret video — in DNA

The DNA is not from any living organism but, instead, made artificially. After all, you need to customise the sequence based on the data you have.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 to go on sale on Amazon at 12PM

Indian smartphone market leader Xiaomi launched Mi A2, its second-generation handset of Android One smartphone series in India earlier this month. The smartphone now is up for another flash sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. So, if you have missed earlier sale, here is a chance for you.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus to go on sale on Flipkart today at 12PM

HMD Global launched two new smartphones on August 21 this year in India. One of the smartphones Nokia 6.1 Plus is going on sale on e-commerce platform Flipkart and Nokia website at 12pm today.

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Reliance JioPhone 2 to go on sale today at 12PM

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio announced the second edition of Jio Phone-- JioPhone 2 at its 41st annual general meeting. The 4G-enabled feature phone will go on second flash sale today. The device will be available online on Jio.com today at 12PM.

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India's Paytm Mall looks to deepen partnerships in fight with Flipkart, Amazon

Paytm Mall, the e-commerce venture backed by China's Alibaba Group , is looking to deepen ties with regional retailers as well as partner with top online grocer BigBasket to compete with Walmart-controlled Flipkart and Amazon's local unit, a company executive said.

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Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses

Apple Inc has acquired a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a signal Apple has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real world.

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Trump renews attack against technology companies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his attacks on technology companies and platforms including Twitter Inc , Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google , saying they were "trying to silence" people.

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This Rs 2,00,000-plus speaker can be rolled to adjust its volume

The body of the speaker is a giant circular touch sensitive aluminium case that lights up when someone approaches it courtesy its proximity sensors.

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How to unlock your Android smartphone if it gets locked

Sometimes a complex password also becomes hard to remember as we may forget them easily. If you are also stuck in the same situation, here’s our ready-to-use-guide for you

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Google Wear OS update: Here are all the features confirmed for your smartwatch

Google has been lately rolling out Dark Modes to a couple of its apps while having its major focus on Android 9.0 Pie rollout. However, this is not keeping the firm away from updating the wearable side of things. The search giant has just announced a major upgrade coming to Wear OS, which was known as Android Wear until March this year, and what changes users will see as a part of it.

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This is how WhatsApp will tackle fake news in India

In a bid to crackdown on spread of fake news on its platform, WhatsApp has said it is rolling out radio campaigns across various Indian states, asking people to check the veracity of information received as a forward before they share it with others.

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Samsung launches a super-fast portable SSD that can transfer 20GB files in 12 seconds

South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched a new portable X-series SSD. Called the Samsung Portable SSD X5, the SSD is Samsung's first NVMe-based portable SSD.

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Coolpad Cool Play 7C gets listed online

The budget handset seems to be a new variant of the earlier launched Cool Play 7. The Coolpad Cool Play 7 was also listed ahead of its launch in China last month.

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Acer expands its Aspire Notebook and All-In-One PC Portfolio, launches OJO 500 headset

Acer today announced a refresh of its Aspire Z 24 all-in-one PC and new additions to the Aspire 7, Aspire 5, and Aspire 3 notebook series.

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Intel 8th gen Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake processors launched

The new 8th Gen Intel Core U-Series processor includes i7-8565U, i5-8265U, i3-8145U variants.

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Now you can choose what Facebook notifications you want to see

Facebook app will now come with support for Android’s notification channel.

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Honor 8X Max leaked ahead of launch in China

The Honor 8X Max will sport a water-drop like display notch which was first seen on the Essential Phone.

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Energy Sistem launches 'Active Range' personal audio products in India, price starts at Rs 699

Spanish audio firm Energy Sistem has expanded its range of personal audio devices with the introduction of Energy Outdoor Box Adventure, Energy Earphones Sport 3, Energy Earphone Style 1+, Energy MusicBox 1+ and Energy Headphones 2 Bluetooth.

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Post offices to soon be linked to India Post Payments Bank

All the 1.55 lakh post offices in the country would be linked to the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) system by December 31, 2018, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday.

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Amazon Polly will now speak Hindi

Amazon had first introduced 'Aditi'--the company's Indian English voice to the Amazon Polly portfolio in November 2017, it now speaks Hindi.

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Acer announces new PL and SL series projectors, Predator monitor, 27-inch Nitro monitor and new gadget range

Taiwanese electronics firm has unveiled a host of new products across various categories today, expanding the company’s product portfolio. The newly launched products include projectors, monitors and a new gadget range.

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Google denies being biased towards any political ideology

Search engine Google on Tuesday denied the claims that its search engines are "biased towards any political ideology", thus responding to US President Donald Trump's accusation that those search algorithms are designed to silence conservative voices.

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BenQ launches X12000H digital home cinema projector, priced at Rs 5 lakh

Taiwan-based electronic firm BenQ has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of X12000H digital home cinema projector. The projector is priced at Rs 5 lakh and will be showcased in India at the What Hi-Fi Show, Bangalore from August 31- September 02, 2018.

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US teens prefer Snapchat over Facebook, Instagram: Study

Photo-messaging app Snapchat is the most preferred social networking platform among US teenagers, surpassing the userbase of Facebook and Instagram in that age-category, says a new study.

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‘HTC U12 Life’ gets listed ahead of launch, key specs revealed

HTC recently posted a teaser on social media suggesting a smartphone launch. The teaser image showed the ‘U’ logo that the Taiwanese tech firm uses for its U-series smartphones.

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ZTE Nubia Z18 to launch on September 5, confirms company

ZTE-owned smartphone brand Nubia is all set to launch its next smartphone -- Nubia Z18 -- on September 5 in China. The news of the launch was confirmed when the company posted on the Chinese social networking website.

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Vodafone rolls out new plan offering 1.4GB data per day

The data price war in the telecom industry is not going to end anytime soon as telecom operators are launching one plan after the other to woo its customers. Recently, Airtel introduced new plans for its prepaid customers and now Vodafone has rolled out a new plan for its 3G and 4G users.

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You may have just lost the chance to buy the cheapest Tesla product

The USP of the Tesla Qi wireless charger is that it is battery-powered.

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Here’s how you can win up to Rs 1,00,000 using Google Pay app

Search giant Google introduced its payment app Google Tez in India last year. The app enables users to link their bank account and make payments using UPI.

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Five ways AI is changing your smartphone experience

Artificial Intelligence on smartphones is one of the biggest trends to look out for in the upcoming years. While AI has numerous uses, on a handheld device, the benefits will be limited initially. Here are 5 ways that AI will change your smartphone experience in the coming years.

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Wastewater from textile mills can power battery

A sapphire-coloured dye — a common industrial pollutant from textile mills — could be used to build rechargeable batteries for wind farms and solar homes to store electricity, a study has found.

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Dell launches its first Chromebook under the Inspiron series

The 2-in-1 convertible offers a 14-inch FHD IPS display and an aluminium body. It is powered by 8th-Gen Intel Core i3 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

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This medical nanobot has set a Guinness World Record

Scientists have set a new Guinness World Record by creating the smallest medical robot — a device measuring just 120 nanometres that could assist in future cancer and Alzheimer’s treatments.

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Bose launches Alexa-powered Home Speaker 500 and soundbars, confirms Apple Airplay support in future

Audio firm Bose has unveiled three new products that are powered by Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.

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Sony to launch two new smartphones at IFA 2018

The annual technology trade show IFA 2018 is all set to begin from August 29 in Berlin. Smartphone companies like Samsung, Huawei, LG have already sent out media invites for their respective events.

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Yu Ace smartphone leaked online ahead of official launch

Micromax’s online only brand YU Televentures is all set to launch its latest smartphone in the Indian market. The company has scheduled an event for August 30, where it will unveil its next smartphone -- likely to be called Yu Ace.

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Google Go can now read out web pages loud

Google has updated its Google Go app, a programming language created by Google. The app can now read aloud billions of web pages in 28 languages

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Facebook aims to go green by 2020

Aiming to make its energy-guzzling data centres environment-friendly, Facebook has pledged it would power its global operations with 100 per cent renewable energy by the end of 2020.

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Dell launches new Inspiron 7000, Inspiron 5000 laptops at pre-IFA 2018 event

Dell has kickstarted its IFA 2018 with some laptop launches. In addition to launching its first-ever Chromebook under the ‘Inspiron’ series, the US-based firm has also launched a 2-in-1 Inspiron 7000 series laptops that come in 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models. They are said to sport premium features that we have seen with XPS lineup until now.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 buyers complain of ‘light leak’ issue

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most sophisticated phablets to be launched recently. However, some buyers are complaining of an issue with the new smartphone’s display. According to forum posts on Android Central, some users have complained that there ‘light leak’ on the side of the display of the Galaxy Note 9.

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The ‘battle royal’ between Fortnite and Google: Here’s what happened

Fortnite, in case you don’t know, is the battle royal mobile game title that made its debut in the Android ecosystem through Samsung Galaxy Note 9 few days ago. Although its arrival on other Android smartphones seems imminent, the title’s developer (Epic Games) doesn’t seem happy with Android’s parent firm Google.

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Honor Play with 3,750mAh battery to go on Amazon sale at 12PM today

The handset comes at a starting price of Rs 19,999. Days after its launch, the smartphone is up for another sale on Amazon at 12pm today.

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Xiaomi Poco F1 to go on sale for the first time today on Flipkart at 12PM: Price and offers

As part of the sale, the smartphone is available at a special price with Rs 1,000 off. No-cost EMI starts from Rs 1,750 for the 64GB variant and Rs 2,000 for 128GB variant.

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With this price cut, OnePlus 6 smartphone gets its 'toughest competitor'

Samsung Galaxy S8+ the high-end smartphone from Samsung has got a second price cut this year. Launched at Rs 64,900, the smartphone got its first price of Rs 11,000 in April after which it was selling at Rs 53,990.

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Need to work together to better manage challenges like data privacy, security issues: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad was part of in-depth discussions and meetings with the CEOs and senior executives from some of California's most prominent businesses, including venture capitalists focused on the Indian market, a statement said today.

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Amazon plans new video app for Fire TV users: Report

A​mazon.com plans to launch an advertising-supported video service for users of its Fire TV streaming devices, news website The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Instagram says users can now evaluate authenticity of accounts

Photo-sharing app Instagram's more than 1 billion users will now be able to evaluate the authenticity of accounts, weeks after parent Facebook Inc rolled out similar measures in a bid to weed out fake accounts on its social media platform.

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Trump accuses Google of biased searches, warns 'be careful'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Google and other U.S. tech companies of rigging search results about him "so that almost all stories & news is BAD.''

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Apple Watch users, the company may have good news for you

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is heading towards its annual product launch event. At the event, the company is expected to launch an army of products and among them one wearable product is also being expected.

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Realme 2 Pro may get launched in September

Oppo sub-brand Realme unveiled its latest budget smartphone Realme 2 at an event in New Delhi. During the launch, the firm also teased another launch by stating ‘one more thing 2 surprise you in September’.

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Waterdrop notch: The latest trend in smartphones

This may be a trend that could catch on in smartphones across price segments

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IFA 2018: Huawei, LG, Sony and other smartphones that may launch in the next seven days

IFA 2018, the technology trade show, is just a couple of days away and a lot is expected from it when it comes to product launches. While we have already given you a list of all the tech expected to arrive at the conference, there has always been a particular interest revolving around smartphones in particular. So here is a list of smartphones that we think may get an official introduction at the conference. Check it out.

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Google Station to roll out Wi-Fi services in this state

Google today said it has partnered Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Ltd (APSFNL) to bring Google Station to over 12,000 villages, a move that will provide Internet access to about 10 million people.

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Google to employ AI to tackle floods, diseases

Tech giant Google today said it is working with multiple partners to use new-age technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve response time to natural disasters like floods as well as addressing healthcare challenges.

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IAMAI launches campaign to promote websites URL in Indian languages

While India has one of the largest internet users globally, content in Indic languages is estimated to be less than 0.1%.

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) launched at Rs 6,190

South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched its first Android Go smartphone in India. Called the Galaxy J2 Core, the device runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) and is an entry-level smartphone for the Indian market.

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Parents ignoring the risks of sharing their children’s photos on social media, finds McAfee survey

Cybersecurity company McAfee announced results from its latest survey, ‘The Age of Consent’, and found 40.5% of parents in India post a photo or video of their child at least once a day on their social media accounts with 36% posting a picture of their child once a week.

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Google to contribute Rs 7 crore for Kerala relief work

Google will contribute $1 million (nearly Rs 7 crore) to the relief and restoration work in Kerala which has been battered by severe floods, a top company official said here on Tuesday

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Sennheiser launches CX 6.00BT wireless headphones, priced at Rs 7,490

German audio company Sennheiser has launched its new in-ear Bluetooth headphones CX 6.00BT.

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This 2018 iPhone may beat iPhone X in sales: Report

Apple is yet to reveal the three iPhone handsets of this year and has not even revealed the date or have started sending invitations but the amount of hype it is generating is immense. This year three iPhones are said to see the light of the day and unlike last year, Apple this time is aiming to sell the most iPhone devices ever.

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LG introduces its Q7 smartphone at a price of Rs 15,990

LG Electronics has launched a new smartphone under its Q series called the LG Q7.

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Huawei beats Apple, is the new No. 2 in the global smartphone market

Huawei surpassed Apple to emerge as the No. 2 worldwide smartphone vendor during the second quarter of 2018, according to US-based research company Gartner Inc. Apple moved into the No. 3 spot. This is the first time ever that the Chinese smartphone brand has beaten Apple.

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Flipkart launches MarQ washing machines, price starts at Rs 6,999

Ahead of the festive season, Indian e-commerce player Flipkart has unveiled new range of washing machines under its in-house brand MarQ. The washing machines comes at a starting price of Rs 6,999.

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Google's Project Navlekha may solve the company’s ‘local’ problem in India

Navlekha is Google's new platform to help local publishers to get online with their stories. The platform enables publishers to instantly create web pages from PDF files -- the most popular file format for most publishing houses.

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Google launches 'Mini' to counter Apple Memojis, here how to use

Google last year said goodbye to its ‘blob’ emojis and this year it has said hello to a new kind of emojis called ‘Minis’. These are not your regular emojis and aim to counter Apple’s Memoji feature that mimic the expressions of the users and converts it in to live emojis. The search giant has introduced these ‘Mini’ stickers on both Android and iOS platforms.

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'Google for India' event: 9 biggest announcements made

Google today held the fourth edition of its annual 'Google for India' event. The company made a slew of announcements for its services in the country including Google Maps, Google Tez and more. Here are the biggest announcements from the event.

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GlobalLogic expands engineering centre at Bengaluru

Digital product engineering service provider GlobalLogic has expanded its engineering footprint by announcing new office space in Bengaluru. The firm now operates in five centres across the country including Delhi, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Noida and Bengaluru.

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Realme 2 vs Nokia 2.1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5: Best smartphone under Rs 10,000

Oppo's sub-brand Realme has launched its second smartphone, called Realme 2, in India. Just like its predecessor, Realme 2 too is a budget offering from the Chinese smartphone brand. Wonder how the all-new Realme 2 compares with smartphones from popular brands in this price segment? Here's a comparing Realme 2 with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Nokia 2.1 on specs front.

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IFA 2018: Here's what to expect from Samsung, Huawei, LG and others

The focus of this year's IFA is mostly on wearables, TVs and monitors, laptops and other cool innovations on robotics and AI. However, there would some new smartphone launches too. Here is what all you can expect from IFA 2018.

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Google Maps Go app set to get new features

Internet giant Google at its 'Google For India' event today announced new features for Google Maps app and Maps Go app. Along with new features, Google India also shared how 'Plus Codes' are being used for 25,000 households in Kolkata to identify them on Google Maps. These Plus Codes are virtual addresses used to identify households that do not have regular addresses that can me mapped.

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Google to offer instant loans to Tez app users

At the ‘Google for India’ event, the internet giant announced the rebranding of its payments app Tez. The app will now be called Google Pay.

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Micromax’s sub-brand YU to launch smartphone on August 30

Micromax's sub-brand YU has officially sent out media invites for the launch of its upcoming smartphone -- called the YU Ace. As per the invite, the domestic handset maker will announce this handset on August 30 at 1 pm.

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Twitter suspends more accounts linked to Iran, Russia

The micro-blogging site said that these accounts mislead people in the Middle East, Latin America, Britain and the US.

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Toyota to invest $500 million in Uber for self-driving cars

Toyota Motor Corp will invest $500 million in Uber Technologies Inc to jointly work on developing self-driving cars, the companies said on Monday.

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LG’s first Android One smartphone launched: All the details

South Korean smartphone maker LG has launched two new smartphones ahead of IFA 2018. The company has launched LG G7 One, which is an Android One smartphone and the LG G7 Fit.

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These 2018 iPhone models may get delayed

We are just few days away from the launch of next generation iPhone models. It has been rumoured that Apple may launch three new iPhones this year and the launch event is expected to take place on September 12.

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Honor Band 4 set to launch on September 5 alongside Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max

The Honor Band 4 will be the successor to Honor Band 3 that was launched last year. It will come in two different variants -- regular edition and a special running edition.

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Samsung is giving Galaxy Note 9 buyers a free adapter for Gear VR

South Korean electronics giant Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 9 at an event in US this month. Notably, Samsung did not announce a new version of Gear VR this year.

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Realme 2 with 4,230mAh battery launched; price starts at Rs 8,990

The Realme 2 comes in three colour variants -- Diamond Black, Diamond Red and Diamond Blue. Customers can choose to buy from the two storage variants.

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Flying drones in India just got easier: What you should know

From December, one can fly drones with relative ease but it comes with its fair share of rules and regulations

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Apple may say goodbye to this 'iPhone feature' next year

Apple is all set to launch its next generation iPhones next month and the internet is flooded with new leaks and rumours every day. A new report has surfaced online which talks about the 3D touch technology.

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Honor 9N with 5.84-inch full HD+ display to go on sale today at 12PM on Flipkart

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its latest budget smartphone Honor 9N in July this year. The smartphone is up for sale on Flipkart at 12PM today.

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Xiaomi Redmi Y2 sale on Amazon: Get 5% discount with this bank card

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 comes in two different variants -- 3GB RAM coupled with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB storage. The variant going on sale today is the 32GB storage variant.

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Samsung Galaxy J4 smartphone gets a price cut in India

South Korean Consumer tech giant Samsung has slashed the price of its recently launched budget smartphone -- Galaxy J4.

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Here's why Apple is looking to "evolve" its voice-based assistant Siri

Siri competes against Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant

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No grievance officer in WhatsApp causes 'grievance' to SC

The Supreme Court today agreed to examine a plea alleging that WhatsApp does not comply with the Indian laws including the provision for appointing a grievance officer.

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Realme 2 with 4,230mAh battery to launch today: How to watch the event live

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo's sub-brand Realme is set to launch its second smartphone in India today. Called Realme 2, the handset is the successor of the Realme 1, which was launched in May 2018.

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Apple iPhone 2018 may get new colours, bigger displays but same iPhone X design

The recent leaks and rumours regarding the Apple iPhone 2018 models have barely left us with any imagination. They have showed up in leaked images and the rumours have nearly revealed all the specifications that they may come with. Now, a new report from Bloomberg seems to cement some of the claims while adding some minor details about them. The report talks about the number of iPhones that will see the light of the day this year and the new colours they may sport.

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German antitrust watchdog plans action on Facebook this year

Germany's antitrust watchdog expects to take first steps this year in its probe against Facebook after finding that the social media giant abused its market dominance to gather data on people without their knowledge or consent.

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Momo game: CID asks people to contact police after receiving

The West Bengal CID today issued a public notice advising people to contact the police or the agency in case they receive invitation to play the Momo Challenge game.

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Drone regulation unveiled; delivery of food not allowed as of now

All civilian drone operations will be restricted only during day time and flying will be restricted within visual line of sight which usually would be 450 metres, the regulation says.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite goes on sale ahead of launch

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is said to launch three smartphones in the 2018 Mate series but one of them that offers slightly toned down specs -- Mate 20 Lite -- is already available for pre-order in both Poland and Germany.

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SpiceJet operates India's first biofuel-powered flight

No-frills airline SpiceJet today operated India's first test flight powered by biojet fuel, marking a new chapter in the fast-growing domestic aviation sector.

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Mobile apps can provide timely medication reminder, says study

Smartphone apps could potentially save lives by helping people with heart disease keep on top of their medication, a study has found.

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This is why Facebook has banned Myanmar army chief and other top military officers

Facebook banned Myanmar's army chief and other top military brass today after a UN investigation recommended they face prosecution for genocide for a crackdown on Rohingya Muslims.

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US netizens want net neutrality rules reinstated

A coalition of trade groups representing companies including Alphabet Inc, Facebook Inc and Amazon.com Inc, urged a US appeals court to reinstate landmark "net neutrality" rules adopted in 2015 to guarantee an open internet.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 to come in four colour variants, may get launched at IFA 2018

The smartphone will come in four colour options that include Black, White, Green and Burgundy. The report also hinted that not all variants will be launched in a single country, pointing that select countries may have select colour variants.

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This feature makes a 'comeback' on Google's Android Messages App

Internet search giant Google is said to roll out the Material Theme elements including the Dark Mode for its Android Messages app again.

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Upcoming Vivo V11 Pro appears in another teaser, to come with Halo FullView display and thin bezels

Now, a new teaser has appeared online with images revealing key design of the smartphone. In the images, the smartphone is seen sporting thin bezels with a notch housing the front camera. There is a vertically placed dual camera setup at the back with LED flash.

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Samsung unveils CJ79 and CJ89 QLED curved monitor with world’s first thunderbolt 3 connectivity

South Korean electronics firm Samsung has expanded its line up of curved display monitors. Ahead of tech trade show IFA 2018, it has introduced the 34-inch CJ79, and the CJ89 with 43-inch and 49-inch QLED curved monitors with first-of-its-kind thunderbolt 3 connectivity.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL to launch on October 9: Report

Google hasn't confirmed nor denied this date and we are still waiting for Google's official statement.

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BSNL extends its Monsoon offer till September 15

The offer was rolled out on June 18 and originally came with 60 days validity.

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Samsung may include in-display fingerprint sensor with Galaxy S10: Report

It has not even been a month since South Korean tech giant Samsung launched its flagship phablet -- Galaxy Note 9 -- and rumours about the next flagship smartphone, allegedly called Galaxy S10, have started appearing online.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) now comes in a new colour

The Blue edition of ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) will be available for sale starting August 30 exclusively on Flipkart.

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Nokia smartphone maker HMD Global now owns ‘Pureview’ brand, here’s what it means for you

HMD Global, the Finnish handset maker that is responsible for marketing the Nokia smartphones, now also owns the popular ‘Pureview’ brand. The Nokia ‘Pureview’ trademark was obtained by Microsoft when it bought the Nokia Devices and Services division back in 2014. The company had launched several smartphones under the ‘Pureview’ brand name, of which the most popular one was the Nokia 808 PureView.

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Vivo V9, Vivo X21 and Vivo Y83 price cut: Here’s how much they will cost now

In a bid to make its smartphones more affordable, Vivo has slashed the prices of three of its popular smartphones in India. The handsets in the list include the Vivo V9, Vivo Y83 and the Vivo X21, which is also among the first in the country to feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The three smartphones come at Rs 4,000 and Rs 1,000 less now, confirmed Vivo to GadgetsNow.

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This may be LG's answer to Galaxy Note 9 and rumoured 'iPhone X Plus'

Lately some renders and leaks for LG’s next-gen V series smartphone, tipped as the LG V40, have started making rounds on the web. If you have been following the tech trends, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the V-series flagships are larger in size than the G-series smartphones as it is aimed for power users. But the rumoured LG V40 (or LG V40 ThinQ) may just be the company’s largest smartphone ever, giving stiff competition to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the rumoured ‘iPhone X Plus’ as well.

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PVR to replace its projector with a giant LED TV

The major USP of the Samsung Onyx LED screen is that the content is delivered right on the screen itself from the servers and it is similar to streaming content on any TV.

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Ramdev's WhatsApp-rival Kimbho misses deadline

Kimbho was first launched on May 30 and was taken down within 24 hours.

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Detel D1 Slim feature phone with 23 Indian languages support launched at Rs 1,199

New Delhi-based brand Detel has launched a new feature phone -- called the D1 Slim -- today in India. Priced at Rs 1,199, the D1 Slim has been listed on B2BAdda.com.

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Realme 2 set to launch tomorrow as Flipkart exclusive smartphone

Chinese mobile manufacturer Realme is all geared up to launch its upcoming smartphone Realme 2. The smartphone will be unveiled on e-commerce website Flipkart at 12:30 pm tomorrow, August 28 alongside a media event in New Delhi.

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Here’s how you can get Rs 1,500 off on OnePlus 6

As part of the current offer, Axis Bank credit and debit card holders will get flat Rs 1,500 cashback on the OnePlus 6 smartphone. The offer is valid on both Amazon and the company’s website.

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You won’t be able to access these two Gmail features now

Tech giant Google has rolled out an update for Gmail. With this new update, the company is not adding but removing the ‘nudges’ feature on Gmail accounts on basis of past usage of the user and the account type. Along with this the company is also removing the quick responses feature.

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Vivo X23 smartphone with 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor to launch on September 6

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has confirmed the launch date of its next smartphone Vivo X23. The company took to Weibo and revealed the smartphone’s official launch date : September 6.

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) starts rolling out Android Oreo update

South Korean consumer electronics giant has started rolling out Android Oreo update for its Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). The company launched the smartphone in 2017 along with the Galaxy J3 and the Galaxy J7 2017 editions.

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Honor 8X, Honor 8X Max set to launch on September 5

​Huawei's sub-brand Honor has confirmed that it will launch these two handsets on September 5. This announcement was made by the company via Chinese microblogging website Weibo.

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Facebook may help you befriend people with 'things in common'

Facebook is testing a feature that can point to the commonalities you have with other random users -- whether you share a neighbourhood with them or went to the same university.

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Tech Mahindra, Microsoft partner to curb pesky calls

Tech Mahindra and Microsoft have partnered to develop blockchain-based technology to curb pesky calls and SMS.

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This AI system can detect lung cancer better than humans, claim researchers

Researchers from University of Central Florida in the US have taught a computer how to detect tiny specks of lung cancer in computed tomography (CT) scans, which radiologists often have a difficult time identifying.

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BlackBerry confirms KEY2 LE launch at IFA 2018

BlackBerry is all set to launch its next smartphone at the upcoming technology trade show IFA 2018 in Berlin. The company will be unveiling the BlackBerry KEY2 LE on August 30 and has posted an official teaser of the same on Twitter.

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10.0r D2 smartphone goes on sale on Amazon India: Price, offers and more

10.or D2 smartphone, that comes as a successor to the 10.or D is now up so sale from Amazon India. The smartphone, which falls under the e-commerce giant’s ‘Crafted for Amazon’ division comes in two variants based on different RAM and storage capacities. This also comes as the fourth smartphone under the particular brand.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star goes on sale on Amazon

Tech giant Samsung recently launched its mid-segment smartphone Galaxy A8 Star in India. Priced at Rs 34,990, the smartphone competes with OnePlus 6 and is exclusively available on Amazon.

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Google doodle celebrates Don Bradman's 110th birth anniversary

Google on Monday dedicated a doodle to Australian cricketer Don Bradman on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary.

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Smartphone app can help diagnose heart rhythm disorder

A smartphone app can help accurately screen for atrial fibrillation - the most common heart rhythm disorder, a study has found.

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Here’s why this Steve Jobs-made Apple computer could sell for Rs 2.1 crore

In the case of technology and gadgets, usually people are willing to pay a premium for something that boasts of top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art modern day tech. However, this one may just be an exception.

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It's 'official': OnePlus 6T launch imminent

Rumours around OnePlus 6T are growing strong with each passing day. Although the firm has not yet mentioned anything about the handset, a recent report citing people ‘familiar with the plans’ suggested the handset’s arrival imminent. Building on those claims is the new regulatory agency that has listed a new smartphone codenamed ‘OnePlus A6013’, which is said to be the OnePlus 6T.

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How to run Android apps on Google Chrome

Back in 2015, Google had launched the beta ‘App Runtime for Chrome (ARC) project’ for developers to run and test their Android apps on Google Chrome browser. Google had also released another tool called ARC Welder with an updated runtime and expanded app support. This tool runs on a runtime implemented using Native client. It is sandboxing technology which simply put allows Chrome plugins to run the app in its native interface and speed.

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Flipkart announces new website, Xiaomi takes on OnePlus 6 with Poco F1 and other top tech news of the week

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How to know which Android app is slowing your phone

Here is how to know which app is consuming more RAM and slowing your phone.

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WhatsApp vs Govt. of India: All you need to know

The government of India and WhatsApp seem to be locked in battle over tackling fake news

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How to delete multiple contacts on iPhone

The Contacts app on iPhone has not seen any noticeable change since past several years. While the interface of the app is quite user-friendly, the fact that users cannot delete multiple contacts at the same time can be a bit painful at times. But did you know that Apple allows removing multiple contacts from iCloud and iTunes on your PC or Mac. Wondering how?

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How to send messages to multiple users on WhatsApp without creating a group

WhatsApp has become one of the easiest way of communication. But at the same time it is also a pain as you have to become part of various groups and its takes a lot of time to keep track of the conversation or even to revert to a message. Many a times we get so irritated that we end up muting the groups.

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NASA probe captures first images of asteroid Bennu

NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft has captured the first glimpse of its distant target -- asteroid Bennu -- after almost two years of journey.

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Twitter bots, Russian trolls spread misinformation on vaccines, says study

Social media bots and Russian trolls promoted discord and spread false information about vaccines on Twitter, a study has found.

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This AI system can identify cancer tumours better than humans

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that can accurately detect tiny specks of lung cancer in CT scans, which radiologists often have a difficult time identifying.

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Robots serve you dishes at this restaurant

A newly-launched restaurant in the Nepalese capital is using robots as waiters under the slogan, "where food meets technology".

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Instagram reportedly testing feature to connect college students with batchmates

Photo-messaging app Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature that would help college students discover and connect with fellow batchmates from the same college community.

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Microsoft adds features to its workplace app 'Teams'

Microsoft has announced to facilitate its workplace app "Teams" with features like Skype, in-line translation capabilities, accommodation for over 250 participants in meetings and more.

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Kerala floods: This smartphone maker will repair users' phones for free

Chinese electronics giant Huawei on Saturday announced it would provide free repair services for Huawei and Honor smartphones damaged in the Kerala floods.

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More than 2 million users of this network operator may be at risk

US-based wireless network operator T-Mobile was hit by a data leak in which the personal information of millions of its users, including phone numbers, e-mail addresses and account numbers, were exposed to hackers, the company has revealed.

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Here’s how Apple plans to improve the battery life of iPhones

Although Apple iPhone and Watches are considered to be one of the best products in the world, there have been some customers who have regularly complained about their battery life. Rightfully so, when it comes to battery performance, the iPhones are not leading the race for now. But it looks like Apple may soon solve this issue with a new technology, not only for iPhones but for Apple Watch as well.

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Google Assistant coming to LG ThinQ TVs in these countries

South Korean tech Major LG Electronics has announced that Google Assistant is coming to its 2018 line-up of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled ThinQ TVs in seven new countries.

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Smartphones may help predict flash floods soon, says study

With smartphones capable of measuring atmospheric pressure, temperatures and humidity, a novel study suggested that the devices may one day be able to track and anticipate weather patterns that leads to flash floods.

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More non-skippable ads coming to YouTube

Google-owned Youtube is expanding the concept of non-skippable advertisements on its platform for the creators to monetise their content and earn more revenue.

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Twitter CEO to testify before US House panel

Twitter Inc's chief executive will testify before a US House of Representatives committee on Sept. 5, the panel said on Friday, after some Republicans raised concerns about social media companies removing content from conservatives.

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‘Unboxing’ video of the upcoming Google Pixel 3XL leaked on Youtube

Believe it or not, Google’s upcoming third-generation Pixel smartphone -- Google Pixel 3XL, reportedly has an unboxing video on Google-owned video streaming platform Youtube.

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You can finally make a collaborative wish list on Amazon

Planning on setting up your new house or simply saving up for that mountain hike gear? You can now make a collaborative wish list if you are on Amazon.

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Automaker Tesla to remain a public company, CEO Elon Musk says

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company would continue to be publicly traded, weeks after suggesting that he would take the electric carmaker private.

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Apple ‘iPhone Super Sale’ offer at Paytm Mall: Get discount of up to Rs 13,470 and more

The festival of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ is less than 24 hours away and naturally tech firms and e-commerce giants are out with several offers and discount on smartphones that one can gift to his or her sibling. We have already told you about the discounts on Google smart speakers. This time, Paytm Mall is giving customers up to Rs 13,400 discount on iPhones.

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Twitter CEO to testify before U.S. House panel on September 5

Twitter Inc's chief executive will testify before a U.S. House of Representatives committee on Sept. 5, the panel said on Friday, after some Republicans raised concerns about social media companies removing content from conservatives.

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BSNL launches 'Rakhi' unlimited data plan at Rs 399 with 74 days validity

Unlike other BSNL plans, the new 'Rakhi' unlimited is valid across New Delhi and Mumbai telecom circles as well. In addition it has a facility of Personalized Ring Back Tone (PRBT) with unlimited song change option. The plan is called STV399, it will be available starting August 26 -- the day of Rakhi. The free unlimited calling benefit applies to all local, STD and roaming calls.

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Flipkart ‘Superr Sale’ is live : These smartphones are available at discounts

The one-day Flipkart ‘Superr Sale’ is live now. The e-commerce platform is offering several electronic products and devices at exciting discounts. In the mobile category, Flipkart is giving smartphones across the brands like Apple, Honor, Xiaomi and more.

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Facebook fixes bug that was marking some posts as spam

Meanwhile, there were other reports that claimed FB posts appeared to be deleting themselves.

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Google may be finally giving up on Google+, here's why

Everyone knows how Google launched its social networking platform -- Google+ -- with much fanware back in 2011 and they also know how the platform failed to garner the public's attention, despite Google's best attempts.

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Fire breaks out near Tesla production unit in US

A fire broke out near electric carmaker Tesla's production plant in Fremont, California and threatened a nearby structure, the media reported.

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This app allows voters to review their 'neta's' performance

An app that allows voters to rate and review their political representatives and aims to foster political accountability and transparency among leaders was launched here today.

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Siemens denies plan for mass job cuts

German industrial conglomerate Siemens denied Friday a media report that it would cut thousands of jobs as part of a massive restructuring plan.

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Face recognition nabs fake passport user at US airport

Facial recognition technology was credited with the arrest this week of a man attempting to use a fake passport to enter the United States at Washington's Dulles airport, officials said.

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Paytm Money to offer MF investment products at no fee to customers

Paytm Money, a subsidiary of digital payments major Paytm, today said it will offer mutual fund investment products at zero fee to its customers.

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Elon Musk's Twitter account hacked again

Despite Twitter attempting to ban scammers and impersonators on its platform, one impersonator broke into Tesla Chairman and CEO Elon Musk's official account on Thursday with a fake lookalike verified account, promising his 22.5 million followers free Bitcoin and ethereum cryptocurrencies.

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Easyfone Star phone launched for kids, priced at Rs 3,490

At a time when all smartphone makers are fighting for launching smartphones with all the features in the world, a handset maker called Easyfone -- backed by eNovus Enterprise -- has launched a new device called Star. The USP of this handset is that it comes with simple and basic features that parents would feel are suitable for kids.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro revealed, may launch soon

The upcoming Redmi 6 Pro smartphone is expected to sport a 5.45-inch ‘notch’ display with 19:9 aspect ratio.

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Vivo X23 with Snapdragon 670 processor may officially launch on August 30

Vivo X23 is said to sport 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, with a small notch and almost no chin below the display.

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DJI's Mavic 2 Pro drone launched with 20MP Hasselblad camera & more

DJI, the popular firm that is known for making drones, has expanded its line up with the Mavic 2 drones. The firm has divided the Mavic 2 series into two – Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. While the former has a Hasselblad camera with a big image sensor, the latter’s lens has 2x optical zoom. Both the drones are up for sale in the US.

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‘The Great Honor Sale’ on Flipkart: These smartphones to be available at discount

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has announced that it will be organising three-day ‘The Great Honor Sale’ on e-commerce site Flipkart. The sale will be live from August 27 to August 29.

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Images of alleged Nokia X7 display panel leaked, likely to come with notch display

In a recent report by Vtechgraphy, images of the front panel of the alleged Nokia 7X smartphone has been leaked. The images show the smartphone panel featuring a top notch like the other two smartphones.

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Homtom makes it debut in Indian smartphone market, launches three new smartphones starting at Rs 7,499

Shenzhen-based mobile manufacturer Homtom has marked its entry into the Indian smartphone market with the launch of three new smartphones - H1, H3 and H5. The smartphones come at starting price of Rs 7,499 and will be available at retail stores across the country.

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Skullcandy announces its new wireless headphone ‘Venue’; available for pre-order now

Audio peripherals brand Skullcandy has announced the expansion of their product line with its new wireless headphones ‘Venue’.

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Google may launch Chromebook with detachable screen codenamed 'Nocturne'

The talked about detachable Chromebook will be expensive and is expected to be powered by an Intel Kaby Lake-Y processor with 8GB of RAM.

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Watch: How a hacker got an iPhone 7 to support wireless charging

Apple has always followed the strategy of perfecting a feature and then bringing it first on iPhones followed by others. We saw this with Touch ID, FaceID and others. However, when we talk about features, Android smartphones claim to be ahead of iPhone. One such feature that you find in some flagship Android -- at least Samsung has them -- smartphones is wireless charging, which was not there until the iPhone 7 models. But it looks like someone has managed to make the two-year iPhone support the particular feature.

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Get Android One Nokia smartphones with upto Rs 2,000 cashback on Paytm Mall

If you have been planning to own a Nokia handset recently, here is an offer for you. Paytm Mall, the e-commerce wing of Paytm is giving upto Rs 2,000 cashback on select Nokia smartphones running Android One.

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Apple reportedly hired 46 employees from Tesla this year

As per an online report, Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has been poaching employees from electric car maker Tesla for quite sometime now. However, the report highlights that this process has accelerated further.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook with up to 128GB SSD storage launched

Chinese electronic firm Xiaomi has increased its product portfolio with the launch of Mi Notebook. The new notebook series, launched in China, will be available in three different configurations and will go on sale from August 28.

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Google expands side panel to other G Suite apps

Google is expanding the side panel that the search engine giant added in the revamped version of Gmail to other G Suite apps, attempting to make navigation and multi-tasking for users smoother and quicker.

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Telecom department doesn't intend to impose blanket ban on messaging apps, says secretary

The telecom department does not intend to impose blanket ban on messaging apps and platforms, but is seeking technical solutions to curb specific instances of misuse, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.

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Twitter ends support for iOS 9, lower versions

Micro-blogging site Twitter is ending support for all iPhone and iPad users who are running iOS 9 or older versions of the operating system.

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Micromax’s sub-brand Yu teases new smartphone after almost 1 year

Micromax's online only brand Yu Televentures has been silent for quite some time. The company launched its last smartphone approximately an year ago

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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus smartphone with 23MP camera launched

Japanese smartphone maker Sony has expanded its product lineup with the launch of Xperia XA2 Plus smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star vs OnePlus 6 vs Huawei Nova 3 vs Asus Zenfone 5Z: Which one is a better deal at Rs 34,990

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is priced at Rs 34,990 and will be available on Amazon.in starting August 27.

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Google smart speakers available at up to Rs 1,000 discount at Rakshabandhan

If in case you are wondering which Google device you want to gift your sibling at this Rakshabandhan, which is supposed to happen on 26 August (Sunday), Google has some offers in place. The search giant is giving discounts on its smart speakers. The discount is on both the devices – Google Home and Google Home Mini.

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Lenovo launches five tablets: All you need to know

Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched five budget tablets of which one is already available for sale in the US. Here is looking at all of them in detail:

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Google cracks down on Iran, disables YouTube accounts and channels

Google announced Thursday it had disabled dozens of YouTube channels and other accounts linked to a state-run Iranian broadcaster for a political influence campaign.

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Here is why Facebook has pulled its app from Apple store

Facebook has pulled one of its own products from Apple's app store because it didn't want to stop tracking what people were doing on their iPhones.

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Boom wireless portable Bluetooth speaker launched in India at Rs 2,900

Hong Kong-based audio firm Sound One has expanded its product portfolio in India with the introduction of Boom wireless portable Bluetooth speaker. The newly launched speaker comes with a price tag of Rs 2,900.

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Samsung launches Galaxy A8 Star at Rs 34,990, to take on OnePlus 6

South Korean tech giant Samsung has officially launched its mid-range smartphone -- Galaxy A8 Star -- in India. Earlier this week, a teaser of the handset was posted on e-commerce platform Amazon.

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Microsoft confirms employee firings amid bribe probe

Microsoft said that it has fired four employees and terminated its relationship with four business partners at its Hungarian subsidiary.

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Google's self-driving car company Waymo sets up subsidiary in Shanghai

Alphabet Inc's self-driving unit Waymo has set up a subsidiary in Shanghai, according to a business registration filing, the latest sign that the U.S. internet giant is attempting to make new inroads into China.

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Realme 2 to be Flipkart exclusive, confirms company

Just a couple of days ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed that their upcoming smartphone will be exclusively available on e-commerce portal Flipkart.

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Honor 8X live images leaked online

Huawei's sub-brand Honor always seems to be working on new smartphones and its soon-to-be-launched handset -- Honor 8X -- has been spotted in use on a bus.

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'Gold iPhone Xs' gets listed, here's what it reveals about the 'next big iPhone'

We are still a few weeks away from the launch of Apple's next-generation iPhones. However, here's an iPhone X successor that's already up for pre-order. London-based luxury-products maker Goldgenie has already started taking pre-orders for the embellished Apple phone made with an 18-karat gold-plated back.

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Samsung launches Galaxy J2 Core, its first Android Go phone in India

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung has launched its first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone. Dubbed Samsung Galaxy J2 Core the smartphone Golden Colour and will be available in India and Malaysia starting today.

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Google Chrome to load websites faster on 2G mobile connections

It is becoming increasingly difficult for people who are still stuck on 2G mobile internet connections to browse the web with more and more websites adding multimedia content and plugins.

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HTC U12 Life smartphone to launch on August 30

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC is all set to unveil its next generation U series smartphone. The company posted on its official Twitter account revealing the launch date of the upcoming smartphone.

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Oppo R17 Pro with triple camera, two batteries launched in China

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has finally launched its flagship smartphone Oppo R17 Pro in China. The smartphone comes with the water drop notch screen and a triple rear camera. Another USP of the smartphone is its support for SuperVOOC, the fast charging technology of the company.

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Microsoft faces US bribery probe over sales in Hungary: Report

Microsoft Corp is being investigated by US authorities over potential bribery and corruption related to software sales in Hungary, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Google removes several blogs, YouTube accounts linked to Iran

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday it had identified and terminated 39 YouTube channels linked to state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.

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8 reasons to buy and not to buy Samsung's most expensive smartphone, Galaxy Note 9

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Tim Cook's 7 years as Apple CEO: The major hits and misses

On this day, seven years ago Tim Cook took over as the CEO of Apple. It was considered a monumental task stepping into the shoes one of the most charismatic CEOs the tech world had seen.

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LG's new wearable robot will bring you close to 'Iron Man'

LG has announced that is it working on a new ‘wearable’ robot suit that will help users in carrying heavy loads among other tasks. The South Korean tech firm says that this suit is made to assist manual labour at places like factories and warehouses.

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How to post pictures on Instagram using laptop

With almost 400 million active users daily, Facebook-owned photo and video sharing platform , Instagram claims to have one of the largest user base globally. The Instagram app on smartphones offers slew of features such as posting images, videos, stories and more. However, the web version of the platform is very limited in terms of features and functionalities.

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Nikon Z6, Z7 full frame mirrorless cameras launched along with Nikkor Z lens and Z mount system

Japanese electronics firm Nikon has unveiled a range of new products that include Nikkor Z lens, Nikon Z mount system, and Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 cameras.

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Reliance Industries becomes first Indian firm to breach Rs 8 lakh-crore m-cap mark

Reliance Industries (RIL) today became the first Indian company to cross the Rs 8 lakh crore market capitalisation mark while its stock hit a fresh 52-week high.

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ZTE Axon 9 design leaked in official renders

The smartphone will feature an iPhone X-like notch along with a vertically stacked dual-lens camera at the back.

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Vivo V11 Pro teaser out on Amazon and Flipkart, confirms in-display finger sensor and AI dual camera

The teaser reads that the smartphone will be released on September 6 at 12pm IST on both the platforms. Those interested can opt for ‘Notify Me’ to receive alerts.

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Flipkart sale: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Zenfone 5Z get new discounts

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) will be available at Rs 500 discount for both the variants--3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage.

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Apple to allow third-party authorized iPhone repairs by this provider: Report

In what might take the load off official Apple repair team and provide users with an alternative to get their damaged iPhones fixed, the tech giant has reportedly entered a deal with third-party reseller and service provider Simply Mac to offer authorized screen repairs.

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Here is how Facebook plans to deliver internet to 3.8 billion people

Facebook's efforts to connect the unserved communities in the world with internet are picking up the pace.

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Android Messages may soon get Google Assistant

Google’s track record for messaging applications has not been a good one. The company’s Hangouts and Allo have not yet been exactly bonafide hits in the market. However, Android Messages app is the one that is probably there in more number of handsets these days. The app is now getting AI integration, according to a report. As mentioned by XDA Developers, Android Messages may soon receive Google Assistant in it.

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Apple removes Facebook's security app from App Store

This is the same Onavo app that was questioned by the Congress in the US over concerns that the app had collected information about users.

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5G panel recommends opening of new spectrum bands

The panel gave wide-ranging recommendations to drive India's 5G aspirations entailing areas like spectrum policy, regulatory policy, education and standards.

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China Xiaomi's revenue surges on India smartphone demand but growth doubts stay

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc's quarterly revenue soared due to strong demand in India and other emerging markets but doubts remained on whether it can sustain the fast pace of growth and its shares reversed early gains to end lower.

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Australia bans Huawei from 5G network over security concerns

Several governments have been scrutinizing Huawei over its links to the Chinese government.

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Infinix Note 5 smartphone with 4,500mAh battery launched: All you need to know

Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer Infinix has launched its first Android One-based smartphone in India today. Called the Infinix Note 5, the handset is a budget smartphone that offers Artificial Intelligence features as well.

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Panasonic joins effort to license out low-cost OLED panel-making process

Panasonic Corp said on Thursday it has partnered an affiliate of Japan Display Inc to license out a low-cost organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel-making process, a possible alternative to the conventional method used by dominant South Korean manufacturers.

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HCL unveils IoT innovation labs in India, US

With the aim of accelerating development and deployment of Internet of Things (IoT), software major HCL Technologies on Thursday announced the launch of IoT innovation labs in Noida and the US city of Seattle

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Building traceability would undermine end-to-end encryption: WhatsApp

The company continues to hold its stance that it cannot trace origin of messages because of end-to-end encryption.

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This app has been removed by Facebook over user data misuse concern

Facebook banned a quiz app from its platform for refusing an inspection and concerns that data on as many as 4 million users was misused.

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NASA app lets you click selfies with galaxies

The Selfies app and Exoplanet Excursions virtual reality app were released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.

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Lava Z60s with 5-inch HD display launched at Rs 4,949

Domestic smartphone brand Lava has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of Lava Z60s. The smartphone comes as a successor to the Lava Z60. It is priced at Rs 4,949 and comes in Gold and Black color options.

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Samsung's Android Go smartphone Galaxy J2 Core renders leaked, reveals five color options

In a recent leak, images of the smartphone have surfaced in a press render. The leaked images reveal that the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core will come in five different colours including Blue and Purple.

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Apple is considering 'bending' your future iPhone's display

Tech giant Apple is considering bringing edge to edge display something that Samsung has been offering for quite sometime now.

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Aisen launches A12UKB800 inbuilt battery trolley speaker at Rs 12,499

Audio firm Aisen has expanded its range of speakers with the launch of A12UKB800 trolley speakers in India. The speaker is priced at Rs 12,499 and is available at retail stores across the country.

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Qualcomm confirms its upcoming flagship processor to power smartphones in 2019

After all the recent leaks and rumours, chipset manufacturer Qualcomm has confirmed that its upcoming flagship mobile processor will come with a system-on-chip built on 7nm process node.

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LG V40 ThinQ to come with five cameras, display notch: Report

South Korean smartphone maker LG recently launched its LG G7+ ThinQ smartphone in India. Now new leaks suggest that the company is working on its next flagship LG V40 ThinQ.

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Android collects nearly 10 times more user data than Apple's iOS

Google has been recently facing the heat because of the location tracking scandal. To add fuel to the fire, a research paper has emerged online that claims that "an idle Android phone with Chrome is said to send data to Google at a rate nearing 50 times that of an iPhone with Safari."

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Huawei Nova 3 with four cameras to go on sale today at 1PM on Amazon

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei launched its mid-range smartphone Nova 3 in India recently. Priced at Rs 34,999, the smartphone is exclusively available on Amazon.

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Oppo A5 smartphone with 4,320 mAh battery launched at Rs 14,990

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has expanded its product lineup in India with the launch of yet another budget smartphone. The company has launched Oppo A5 with dual rear camera and iPhone X-like notch screen.

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Apple is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its planned acquisition of British music discovery app Shazam, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

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Australia bans China's Huawei from mobile network build over security fears

Australia's government on Thursday banned major Chinese telecoms firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment for its planned 5G mobile network, citing risks of foreign interference.

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US Democrats, tech vendors stop cyberattack aimed at campaigns

The US Democratic National Committee stopped an attempted cyberattack on an internal website, a Democratic party official told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Google Pixel 3 XL shows up on Russian websites with camera samples

Google usually takes the wraps off its new Pixel smartphones in October every year. This year, the search giant is said to unveil the third-generation Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones tipped as Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. The smartphones have already made several rounds on the web in the form of leaks but then there’s no end to it, till they are officially unveiled. Several Pixel 3 XL hands-on photos, and probably the clearest ones yet, are now posted on Twitter and by a couple of Russian websites ( take them with a pinch of salt).

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Microsoft's new 'game theory' for students using iPad

Microsoft has extended its Minecraft: Education Edition to Apple iPad that will help students build historic monuments, swim through coral reefs and bring creative stories to life.

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HMD Global rolls out camera update for Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1

HMD Global, the firm that owns Nokia smartphone brand has rolled out camera updates to three of its smartphones -- Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1. The smartphones now feature Camera v9.0 and integrates features like Google Lens, Google Motion among others.

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Samsung reveals price for the LTE variant of Samsung Galaxy Watch, starts accepting pre-orders

The smartwatch comes with a price tag of $379.99 (approx. Rs. 26,500) for the 42mm variant and $399.99 (approx. Rs. 27,900) for the 46mm variant.

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Apple reportedly planning to launch 3 new iPhones soon

Apple is reportedly planning to launch three new smartphones -- iPhone 9, iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Plus -- on September 12.

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Goodbye Taiwan, hello China: Apple’s new mantra for iPhone components

Apple until now relied on Taiwanese tech manufacturers for some of its products. But it looks like the Cupertino-based firm is all set to bid adieu to them and instead move more towards Chinese component makers. Apple is reportedly taking this step in order to meet the competition that is being given by Chinese tech firms, states a report from Digitimes.

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The Xiaomi Poco F1 is powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 630 GPU and a minimum of 6GB of RAM.

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Samsung to refresh mid-price smartphone segment this festive season, says top official

In an apparent warning to Chinese players in India, a top Samsung executive said here on Wednesday that the company is once again refreshing its mid-price segment smartphones with flagship premium features for the upcoming festive quarter.

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iPhone parts supplier reports rare fall in quarterly profit

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc, an acoustic components supplier to Apple Inc, said on Wednesday quarterly net profit declined for the first time in nearly four years, bruised by a sluggish smartphone market.

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Haier to set up Rs 3k cr manufacturing units at Greater Noida

New Delhi, Aug 22 () Haier Appliances will invest Rs 3,069 crore to establish manufacturing units at an industrial township in Greater Noida, UP, DMICDC said today.

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Mobile handset production in India to be worth Rs 1.65 lakh cr by 2019: ICEA

Mobile phone production in India is expected to reach Rs 1.65 lakh crore in value terms, while import is likely to slip to around 5-7 per cent by March 2019, industry body ICEA today said.

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Tech Mahindra to acquire Czech-based engineering service firm for Rs 8 crore

IT company Tech Mahindra today said it will acquire Czech Republic-based engineering services firm Inter-Informatics for around Rs 8 crore through a wholly-owned subsidiary.

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Apple aims 5000 employees eventually for Hyderabad facility

Apple has hired 3,500 people for their development centre here and is expected to take the number to 5,000 eventually, said a senior Telangana Government official today.

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Google Assistant to now tell you 'something good'

To brighten up your day as you wade through a sea of bad news, Google Assistant will now deliver curated good news - stories about people who are solving real-life problems across the world.

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itel A45, A22 and A22 Pro launched in India, price starts at Rs 5,499

China-based smartphone brand itel Mobile has expanded its product portfolio by launching three new smartphones -- itel A45, A22 and A22 Pro in India. The three smartphones are priced at Rs 5,999, Rs 5,499 and Rs 6,499 respectively.

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10.or D2 with Snapdragon 425 launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

The Amazon smartphone brand has now expanded its product range in India with the launch of 10.or D2. The portfolio now includes 10.or G, 10.or E, 10.or D and the latest 10.or D2.

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Researchers have demonstrated an algorithm-based automated solution that is comparable to and sometimes better than humans at correctly identifying fake news stories.

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Airtel rolls out international roaming packs for prepaid users, starting at Rs 196

Leading telecom operator Airtel has introduced new and affordable international voice packs called Foreign Pass for its prepaid customers in India.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched in India, price starts at Rs 67,900

Tech giant Samsung launched its flagship device -- Galaxy Note 9 globally earlier this month. The company has now finally launched the phablet in India with a starting price tag of Rs 67,900.

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Trai to meet telcos soon over pesky call rules, says chief

The telecom regulator will look into concerns flagged by the industry on implementation of new pesky call rules, while the serious issue of unsolicited telemarketing calls and messages cannot be "undermined", Trai chief R S Sharma said today

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Xiaomi launches Poco F1 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 in India: Price, specifications and more

The handset boasts of featuring Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 845 processor and LiquidCool technology that aims to col down the handset when used for prolonged period of time.

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Microsoft not to accept new Windows 8 apps after October 31

Microsoft has announced it would stop accepting new apps for Windows 8 from October 31 in an attempt to redirect the focus of app developers towards Windows 10

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Google wants you to be fit and healthy through this app

Search giant Google introduced the Google Fit app in order to help users in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company has now gone a step further and have introduced new features for Google Fit. The company claims that the new features will enable users to burn more calories.

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Flipkart ‘Superr Sales’ to begin on August 25: Offers, discounts and more

As the festive season comes close, Flipkart has started making the right noises in the e-commerce market. It recently introduced Flipkart Plus subscription service and now it is all set to launch ‘Flipkart Superr Sale’. The sale starts on August 25 and will have several electronic products and gadgets on sale and with offers.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star smartphone to launch in India soon

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung is all set to launch its next mid-range smartphone in the country. The company has posted a teaser on Amazon hinting at the launch of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star.

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Honor Play smartphone with Kirin 970 processor to go on sale today on Amazon at 12PM

Huawei's sub-brand Honor launched its gaming smartphone Honor Play in India earlier this month. The smartphone comes with a starting price tag of Rs 19,999 and will go on sale today at 12PM on Amazon.

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HMD global bets on new Nokia devices to double revenue in 6 months

HMD Global, which designs and sells phones under the Nokia brand, said today that it plans to step up manufacturing capacity and hopes to double revenue from the Indian market.

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Jio tops Fortune's Change the World list

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's telecom unit Reliance Jio has been ranked as the top company globally on Fortune's 'Change The World' list that ranked companies using the profit motive to help the planet and tackle social problems.

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How to check your iPhone’s warranty and repair coverage

A good thing about Apple is that you don’t need to make those annoying calls on automated IVR numbers or chat with bots. Simply follow the below-mentioned steps and get to know if your Apple product is still under warranty or not

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Uber hires CFO after lengthy search, paving way for IPO

Uber Technologies Inc has hired a chief financial officer, the ride-services company said on Tuesday, filling a long-standing vacancy and clearing the way for a much-anticipated initial public offering next year.

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Facebook, Twitter remove pages promoting Iranian propaganda

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc said on Tuesday that they each removed about 300 accounts, mostly originating in Iran, that were found to be engaged in coordinated "inauthentic behaviour."

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch in India today: Here's how to watch it live

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is listed on the official Samsung website at Rs 67,900 for the 6GB RAM+128GB and Rs 84,900 for the 8GB RAM+512GB storage version.

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Xiaomi, the company that has been leader of the Indian smartphone market since quite a while now, is today going to take the next big step as it is going to launch a new smartphone series called Poco.

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While we have already seen what Asus has to offer at the Gamescom 2018 conference that is happening in Cologne, Germany, Dell too has unleashed its offerings now. The PC maker’s recent announcement was focused towards the gaming industry, where it has the Alienware devices strategically placed across different segments. The firm introduced new gaming monitors, updated PCs and CPUs under the Alienware series.

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The rate at which deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasing, it will be widely available to the masses in the next 10 years, says a new Gartner report

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Google Doodle honours this famous writer on 107th birthday

Celebrated Urdu author Ismat Chughtai, known for her literary works exploring free speech, social liberation, and gender equality, was today paid homage by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on her 107th birthday.

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Among all the social media platforms, people globally spent a whopping 85 billion hours on the Facebook-owned WhatsApp in the last three months.

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Google Pixel 3 XL’s images surface, phone expected to flaunt notched design

It seems like there is a lot of interest among the smartphone-savvy crowd about the next-generation of Pixel smartphones if the number of leaks pertaining to it are anything to go by.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 receives new camera feature ahead of August 22 launch in India

The new software adds more firepower to the Slow Motion camera mode of the Galaxy Note 9.

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Xiaomi Poco F1 leaked ahead of August 22 launch

The Poco F1 might be priced under Rs 30,000 in India.

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Honor 8X to launch soon, expected to come with waterdrop-like notch and huge display

After the trend of sporting a notch, it seems like smartphones are now getting obsessed with a waterdrop-like notch. It has been reported that the Honor 8X is going to hit the markets soon as the company confirmed it in a teaser whose poster says that this phone will ‘surpass limits’.

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Paytm launches made-in-India AI cloud computing platform

One97 Communications Limited that owns and runs digital payment solution provider Paytm has launched AI cloud computing platform -- ‘Paytm AI Cloud for India’. The company has partnered with Alibaba for cloud computing infrastructure in the country.

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Vodafone launches three prepaid plans offering 1.5GB daily data starting at Rs 209

Vodafone had recently introduced a plan at Rs 99 under which Vodafone prepaid users will be able to make unlimited local and STD calls.

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Russian hackers targeted US conservative think-tanks: Microsoft

Hackers linked to Russia's government tried to target the websites of two right-wing U.S. think-tanks, suggesting they were broadening their attacks in the build-up to November elections, Microsoft said on Monday.

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Experts say Tesla board may have too many ties to CEO Elon Musk

Given Musk's recent questionable behaviour, experts say it's time for the board to step onstage and take action on the company's leadership.

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Realme 2 with iPhone-like notch display to launch on August 28

After teasing that the Realme 2 smartphone is ‘coming soon’, the Chinese mobile manufacturer Realme has now confirmed that the smartphone will hit Indian markets in coming week. In a media invite, the company has stated that the upcoming Realme 2 will be launched at an event in New Delhi on August 28.

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Microsoft reportedly brings end-to-end encryption on Skype

Microsoft has reportedly rolled out end-to-end encryption for private conversations on Skype that would ensure that the chat content between two people is hidden in both, the chat list and the notifications.

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Oppo F9 Pro vs Nokia 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A6+: Comparing the three ‘mid-rangers’

Oppo has finally launched its much-teased Oppo F9 Pro smartphone in India. This is the first smartphone of the company in the country to come with a water drop like notch.

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Wondering how the three smartphones will compete against each other? Here is a spec-by-spec comparison of Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor 9N

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FiiO launches FB1 Bluetooth earphones and μBTR Bluetooth receiver at Rs 2,990 and Rs 2,490 respectively

China-based audio firm Fiio has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of FB1 Bluetooth earphones and μBTR Bluetooth receiver. Both the devices are priced at Rs 2,990 and Rs 2,490 respectively, and are available on the company’s website and other retailers.

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iBall launches 5.1 ‘Neo Trend’ Home Theatre speakers at Rs 8,999

Home-based electronics firm iBall has increased its range of speakers in India with the introduction of 5.1 home theatre speakers - Neo Trend. The speakers are priced at Rs 8,999.

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Oppo F9 Pro with waterdrop-like notch and VOOC charging support launched: Price, availability and more

The company has also launched a toned down version called Oppo F9

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Here’s when the 2018 Apple iPhones may go on pre-order

Apple is all set to launch its latest generation of iPhone models next month. Internet is already buzzing with the leaks and rumours surrounding the iPhone launch. Now a new report has surfaced online revealing the pre-order and launch dates for the iPhones 2018.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus, 5.1 Plus with notch display & dual rear cameras launched in India

HMD Global, as expected, took the lid off its Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone in India. The Finnish handset maker also took everyone by surprise as it launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus as well. While the Nokia 6.1 Plus was launched as Nokia X6 in China in May, the 5.1 Plus was introduced as Nokia X5 last month. The handsets fall in the mid-range smartphone segment and share some of the specifications.

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One of the important feature of a smartphone is its camera. At the time of the launch, companies talk a lot about it and also showcase the images captured using the devices.

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Xiaomi Redmi Y2 with 3GB RAM to go on sale on Amazon at 12PM

Xiaomi’s selfie-centric smartphone Redmi Y2 is up for another sale. The smartphone will go under flash sale on Amazon at 12pm today.

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Huawei Nova 3i Iris Purple colour variant’s first sale on Amazon today at 12PM

Huawei Nova 3i was launched almost a month before in July 2018 in India. Now, the Shenzhen-based mobile maker is organizing the first sale of the smartphone on Amazon India website. The variant up for sale is the iris purple colour variant of Huawei Nova 3i.

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Here's how the new Gmail feature for Android could save you from embarrassment

Tech giant Google has released the much-needed feature for its Gmail app on Android. Until now the feature was only available for the web version of Gmail.

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Apple is not just rumoured to launch the three iPhone models later this year but it also could revamp the Mac line up with two new devices at least. The launch could take place after the iPhone announcement, something which is expected from the Cupertino-based tech firm. While the first device will be the 2018 version of MacBook, the second is being said to be an upgraded Mac Mini.

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Honor 9N with 13MP+2MP dual camera to go on sale today on Flipkart at 12PM

If you have been planning to buy a new budget smartphone recently, here is an opportunity for you. E-tailer Flipkart is organizing flash sale of the recently launched Honor 9N on its website at 12pm today.

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According to sources, Daniels will be in India for 4-5 days, starting tomorrow, and meet business and government officials during his visit.

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New Nvidia gaming chips aim to boost realism of graphics

Nvidia Corp on Monday released a new generation of gaming chips that combine its latest "ray tracing" technology and artificial intelligence to give gamers access to more realistic graphics.

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Donald Trump says it is 'dangerous' for Twitter, Facebook to ban accounts

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that it is "very dangerous" for social media companies like Twitter Inc and Facebook Inc to silence voices on their services.

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Oppo F9 Pro to launch today: How to watch the event live

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is set to launch a mid-range smartphone in India today.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus with ‘notch’ display, dual rear cameras to launch today

HMD Global seems all set to expand its smartphone offerings in India. The Finnish smartphone maker has not yet confirmed as to what it may launch, but the rumours on the web strongly indicate the arrival of Nokia 6.1 Plus. The particular handset is being called as the global version of the Nokia X6, which launched in China back in May this year. This means that the specifications of the handset are already out. What however, stays a mystery is the price of the smartphone.

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Ola makes its debut in UK

India's cab-hailing service Ola today started operations across South Wales to mark its UK launch.

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Google accused of misleading people about its location history feature

Google has been accused in a lawsuit of illegally tracking the movements of millions of iPhone and Android phone users even when they use a privacy setting to prevent it.

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HCL introduces AI-powered testing automation platform

Software major HCL Technologies on Monday launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based "HCL Turbo", an end-to-end testing automation platform aimed at communication service providers.

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IIT-PAL lectures to be available on mobile: HRD Minister

IIT-PAL lectures will now be available on the 'Swayam' platform and can be accessed on mobile phones anytime, the Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.

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Vivo X23 with Oppo F9-like notch, in-display fingerprint sensor & AI cameras launched in China

Vivo has managed to turn the smartphone market’s attention towards itself in several ways. In 2018 it has not only introduced smartphones featuring a no-notch all-screen display, but smartphones with in-display fingerprint sensor and pop-up front camera. Now it has launched its first smartphone sporting a ‘waterdrop’ like notch, much like what we have seen with it sister brand’s recently launched Oppo F9 smartphone.

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Telecom subscribers' base increases marginally at 116.8 crore in June

Reliance Jio led the growth in mobile segment by adding over 97 lakh new connections during the month.

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Google pulls this feature from Android smartphones

Few days ago, Google was said to have started rolling out an update to its Messages app that not just brought the ‘Material Design’ theme but also introduced a new ‘Dark Mode’. But it looks like many have still not received the new look as Google may have pulled back the feature. The update brought the Messages app version to 3.5.

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Reliance Jio tops Fortune's Change the World list

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's telecom unit Reliance Jio has been ranked as the top company globally on Fortune's 'Change The World' list that ranked companies using the profit motive to help the planet and tackle social problems.

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Facebook donates Rs 1.75 crore for Kerala flood victims

Social networking giant Facebook is donating $250,000 (nearly Rs 1.75 crore) for relief work in Kerala, which has been battered by torrential rains, floods and landslides, leaving over 300 dead amid massive destruction, the company said on Monday.

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Snapchat may unveil new design for Android

Photo-messaging app Snapchat is reportedly testing the new redesign on Android that the company plans to introduce very soon, the media reported.

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Realme 2 to launch soon with dual rear cameras and notch-display

The upcoming smartphone Realme 2 has been a subject of numerous leaks recently. So much so that it was briefly ‘leaked’ on the official website of Realme. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker in a tweet has confirmed that the smartphone with ‘a notch above’ and dual-rear cameras is ‘coming soon’.

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Vivo Y83 with dual rear camera reportedly launched in India at Rs 15,990

According to a tweet from Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom, the new Vivo Y83 comes with a dual rear camera. The Vivo Y83 now sports a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary sensor. It is priced at Rs 15,990, which is Rs 1000 more than the previous variant.

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Scientists develop world's first 4D printing for ceramics

Scientists have successfully developed the world's first 4D printing for ceramics that can be used to create complex, shape-changing objects.

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