5 reasons breaking up with bad selfies is good for self-confidence

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Reliance Jio blames rivals of ‘killing’ competition

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10 reasons why Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is not a 'game changing' smartphone

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Smartphones may help diagnose and control diseases in remote areas: Scientists

Healthcare workers in low-income countries, like those in sub-Saharan Africa, could use existing smartphones to diagnose, track and control infectious diseases, scientists say. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2H8A4...

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YouTube removes video links of IAF pilot upon IT Ministry's request

Google-owned YouTube on Thursday removed 11 objectionable video links of Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after the IT Ministry asked the video streaming platform to do so. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Sz4z...

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Google, Facebook, Twitter fail to live up to fake news pledge, says European Commission

Google, Facebook and Twitter have fallen short of their pledges to combat fake news, three months before key European elections, the European Commission said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VsvA...

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First Facebook investigation to be completed by summer: EU regulator

Facebook's lead regulator in the European Union expects to conclude the first of seven investigations into the company's use of personal data this summer and the remainder by the end of the year, Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VqeK...

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Symantec partners with IBM, Microsoft and others to cut cyber security cost

California-headquartered global cybersecurity company Symantec said it had forged partnerships with 120 companies including Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM Security, Microsoft and Oracle among others to drive down the cost and complexity of cyber security. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2UahR...

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How the Xiaomi Note 7 Pro compares to Samsung Galaxy M30 and other rivals

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Apple reportedly lays off 190 employees from self-driving car project

Apple has reportedly confirmed it is firing 190 employees from its ambitious self-driving car project called Titan. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tLvQ...

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Facebook withholding poll-related disinformation data from EU: Report

The commission, however, said Google has fared slightly better on sharing information on election-related misinformation. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GQFE...

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Samsung, Huawei agree to settle two-year old patent dispute in U.S. court

China's Huawei Technologies and South Korea's Samsung Electronics have agreed to settle a two-year old patent dispute in the United States, court documents show. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2EEoE...

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BlackBerry sues Twitter for patent infringement

The lawsuit said Twitter wrongly sought to compensate for being a "relative latecomer" to mobile messaging by co-opting Blackberry's inventions for such services as the main Twitter application and Twitter Ads, infringing six of the company's patents. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VmO5...

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How to locate your ‘silent’ iPhone

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10 things about how LinkedIn is used for 'sextortion' scam

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Facts not fears should decide Huawei's future in Europe, say analysts

Facts not fears should decide the future of telecoms network security in Europe, industry leaders and policy chiefs said this week, brushing off US calls for a ban on Chinese vendors. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BWCT...

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Samsung, Huawei agree to settle two-year old patent dispute

China's Huawei Technologies and South Korea's Samsung Electronics have agreed to settle a two-year old patent dispute in the United States, court documents show. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TeUe...

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Bharti Airtel teams up with Nokia to upgrade its data centres

Finnish telecommunication giant Nokia on Wednesday said Bharti Airtel would deploy solution from Nokia's Nuage Networks to upgrade its data centres. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XrrE...

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DoT to "carefully study" if China's Huawei can be a threat to India

As Chinese telecom gear makers face heat globally over alleged security risks, Department of Telecom (DoT) Wednesday said it will "carefully" study the issue on which many countries have raised concerns. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2IHwE...

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India must make its own chips for data security, says Telecom Secretary

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India-Pakistan tensions: Check these 7 things before believing the WhatsApp messages you get

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How to select channels on Airtel Digital TV under the new TRAI rules

According to the new TRAI rules, users can choose their own channels and build a custom pack for their DTH connection. We have already described the method of customising the channels on Tata Sky DTH connection. Now, we are here with Airtel DTH guide on how to select new channels based on the new TRAI rules. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SuCm...

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Google makes AI grammar checker available for all G-Suite users

US Internet giant Google has said its artificial intelligence (AI)-based grammar checker, corporate web tools and services are available for all users of G Suite, to help them improve writing. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Xtze...

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Sunil Bharti Mittal on number game with Reliance Jio, data tariffs, challenges of 5G and more

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Mukesh Ambani first Indian to join top 10 richest list: Hurun Research

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has became the first Indian to enter the global top 10 richest billionaire list complied by Hurun Research. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2T3qP...

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Special 15: Most 'powerful Indians' in the tech industry

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Most laptops, desktops vulnerable to cyber attacks through plug-in devices, says report

Many modern laptops and an increasing number of desktop computers are much more vulnerable to hacking through common plug-in devices than previously thought, a study has found. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ExPw...

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Reliance Jio to become country’s top telecom service provider: Report

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecom venture Reliance Jio will this year become India's No.1 telco in terms of both subscriber base and revenue, brokerages Bernstein and Credit Suisse said in separate reports Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2IAx8...

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Apple allows app developers to offer discounted subscriptions to past subscribers

In a bid to gather more customers and win back old ones, Apple is now allowing iOS, macOS and tvOS app developers to offer discounted subscriptions to past subscribers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2T0nM...

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Twitter says working with India poll panel to address political bias in real-time

Twitter is collaborating closely with the Election Commission of India to help address issues such as political bias and manipulation on its platform in real-time, Colin Crowell, Global Vice President of Public Policy of Twitter, said here on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ej6v...

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Samsung accused of blatantly copying Swatch's watch faces

Swatch Group has filed a complaint against Samsung Electronics Co and Samsung Electronics America Inc, saying the two companies infringed upon its trademark on designs for downloadable smart watch faces. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BSEx...

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EU weighs new rules on payments in challenge to Visa, Mastercard

This is seen as a direct challenge to U.S. firms like PayPal, Google, Facebook and Amazon, and China's Alibaba and Tencent which currently dominate such services in Europe. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2H2ni...

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Most laptops vulnerable to cyber attacks through plug-in devices: Report

The potential attacks could take complete control of the target computer. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tFF2...

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Indian e-commerce market to touch $84 billion in 2021: Report

The fast growing e-commerce market in the country will touch USD 84 billion in 2021 from USD 24 billion in 2017 on account of a healthy growth in organised retail sector, a report said Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2H3LJ...

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10 Xiaomi smartphones and TVs that got price cut this year

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How to select channels on Tata Sky under the new TRAI rules

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for selecting the channels or customising packs under the new DTH rules till March 31. As per the new DTH guidelines, users are now eligible to select the desired channels and pay for that. Also, there’s a base fee of Rs 130 + GST applicable as a service charge. However, several...

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Look but don't touch as smartphone's flexible future unfolds

Initial cheers were quickly followed by gasps when the Chinese firm revealed its eye-watering 2,299 euros ($2,600) price tag, although that includes a 5G connection. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2EgaJ...

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Amazon board gets first 'Indian entry'

Amazon's eleven-member board now has five women including Nooyi, Brewer, Jamie Gorelick, Judith McGrath and Patricia Stonesifer. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SYRq...

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Samsung Galaxy M20 with 5000mAh battery to go on sale at 12pm today via Amazon

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Regulations in last 2 years against every telco except Jio: Vodafone CEO Nick Read

Read said his company is now well-positioned to play in the country with plans to invest in network and monetisation of assets. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2H1w5...

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Relief to e-wallets: RBI extends KYC compliance norms by six months

E-wallet companies were caught in a bind over looming deadline as companies were apprehensive that they will not be able to meet the central bank's deadline. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tGfd...

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iPhone and Android smartphone users, here's how you can call/set up the new national emergency number (112)

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Mahindra has launched electric mobility service in this city

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Monday said it has launched a technology-based electric mobility service in Mumbai on select routes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2IDPm...

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This firm to conduct 5G network trial with Nokia in Denmark

Norway's Telenor will conduct a 5G mobile network trial with Nokia in Denmark, it said on Monday, the second recently announced trial by the firm to be conducted with a Huawei rival. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GJFS...

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US should share Huawei evidence with European authorities: Vodafone CEO

The United States needs to share any evidence it has about Huawei with European authorities so they can take a common view about whether to use the Chinese group's technology in their networks, the head of Vodafone said on Monday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TeyF...

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25 mn home voice assistants at enhanced hacking risk globally: Report

Over 25 million voice assistants globally which are connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) devices at home are at an increased hacking risk as cyber criminals are exploiting rudimentary vulnerabilities present, a new report by cyber security firm McAfee revealed on Monday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2H012...

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Parliamentary panel asks Twitter to engage more with EC; summons Facebook, WhatsApp officials on Mar 6

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India to get 5G technology by 2021: Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri

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Microsoft introduces mixed reality headset 'HoloLens 2', AI camera at MWC 2019

Microsoft has introduced its mixed reality headset HoloLens 2 which promises to be more immersive and comfortable. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Euqv...

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Apple does not wish to be known as an elitist company, says COO

Apple does not want to be known as an elitist company any more owing to the high iPhones costs and wants to become a brand accessible to all, company COO Jeff Williams has said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VkrP...

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Month-end mobiles fest on Flipkart: Offers on Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Honor 9N, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and more

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5G network in India will decide the availability of Mate X: Huawei

Dashing hopes of Indian consumers willing to acquire the just-released foldable phone from Huawei any time soon, the company says it is not planning to bring a 4G version of the Mate X shortly and that its availability will depend on the 5G network in the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VhYW...

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Huawei Mate X vs Samsung Galaxy Fold: How the two foldable smartphones compare

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Intel's new partnerships ride high on 5G hopes

Intel Corp on Monday announced new chips and partnerships that it hopes will persuade its investors that the billions of dollars in research and development that it has poured into 5G networking technology will pay off. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BVgV...

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Wipro shareholders approve bonus issue, increase in authorised share capital

Company's authorised share capital stands increased from Rs 1,126.50 crore to Rs 2,526.50 crore. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tCvF...

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Honor Band 4 Running edition's first sale at 12pm today via Amazon

Honor Band 4 Running edition will go its first sale on Amazon from 12pm onwards today. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2H5N2...

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Nokia 9 PureView, world's first smartphone with 5 cameras launched: Prices, specifications and more

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Huawei launches its first foldable 5G smartphone, Huawei Mate X

Priced at 2,399 euros, Huawei Mate X will go on sale staring “middle of 2019”. Huawei Mate X is being targeted at heavy users and those who wish to have an ideal multimedia device in their pockets. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TfdT...

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Here’s when Microsoft may launch its new Xbox consoles

According to French gaming news site JeuxVideo, the company will be unveiling two new systems that would be the Lockhart and Anaconda consoles. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BOUC...

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Apple's 2019 lineup: 3 new iPhones, AirPods, AirPower Mat and all Apple is likely to launch in 2019

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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to launch unmanned test flight to ISS on March 2: NASA

After much delays, NASA has given the green light to Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Crew Dragon to launch its first unmanned test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 2, the US space agency said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GZdH...

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MIT scientists develop technology to look deeper into brain

MIT scientists have devised a new way to image calcium activity that is based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and allows them to image activity deep within the brain. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tIQn...

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After OnePlus, now Oppo wants to enter US market: Report

Chinese handset maker OPPO is now aiming to foray into the US market, similar to what premium smartphone maker OnePlus did in October 2018. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2E7Hi...

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Tweets can influence the thinking process of young people: Researchers

Tweets, either for or against, can influence the thinking process of young people and the speed of the messenger matters here too, say researchers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SV8m...

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Emails, memos between Facebook CEO and other executives leaked online

The leaked emails appear to have been referring to a privacy breach for Facebook. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2U3TW...

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Intel's 5G modem chips won't be coming to mobile phones until this year

It was unclear whether Intel's timing on modem chips means that Apple will not have an iPhone with 5G capabilities in 2019. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GF3o...

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Facebook reportedly pulling off this VPN app from Google Play Store

Facebook is now reportedly ending its unpaid market research programmes and taking its Onavo virtual private network (VPN) app off the Google Play Store. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BPz2...

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Draft e-commerce policy to release "anytime soon", aims to regulate cross-border data flow

The draft national e-commerce policy, to be released by the government soon, is aimed at creating a framework for achieving holistic growth of the sector along with the existing policies of Make in India and Digital India. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TYXN...

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What to do when people stop upgrading their phones?

Apple's response is an increased focus on "services" — stuff like Apple Music. Samsung appears to be playing a different game. Its response, if gauged by the Galaxy Fold, the first mainstream smartphone with a foldable display, seems to be innovation. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BNsy...

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How to check the radiation level of your smartphone

Most people while buying a new smartphone go by the specifications or the price of the smartphone. But there are a few other things that one should consider before buying a new smartphone such as after-sales service, resale value or the radiation level. Here's how to check. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NmYT...

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Microsoft workers demand it drop $480 mln U.S. Army contract

Microsoft won a contract in November to supply the Army with at least 2,500 prototypes of augmented reality headsets, which digitally display contextual information in front of a user's eyes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Is6i...

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Twitter co-founder Evan Williams steps down from board

Twitter Inc said on Friday one of its co-founders, Evan Williams, will be stepping down as a member of its board at the end of the month. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2E3Be...

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10 times Xiaomi 'copied' Apple: Smartphone and laptop design, names, ads and more

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Last day of Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale: Best deals on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme and more

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5G-enabled handset shipments to cross 140 million in India by 2025: Report

Shipments of 5G-enabled smartphones would exceed 140 million in India by 2025, a new report by technology market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR) said on Friday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Xj2j...

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Microsoft, Exxon Mobil to use cloud computing in US oil producer's shale operations

Exxon Mobil Corp and Microsoft Corp have agreed to use cloud technology in the U.S. oil producer's shale operations, they said on Friday, helping to boost profitability in the nation's largest shale field. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BOzh...

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Govt makes e-filing details must for all registered companies

Continuing with its crackdown on "fly by night and dummy" entities through stringent KYC regulations, the government has made it mandatory for over 12 lakh active registered companies in India to upload all their particulars including details of registered offices in an e-filing to the government. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Iymj...

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This digital shopping app plans to take on Amazon in Europe

The e-commerce marketplace JOOM, whose mobile shopping app sells products from China at cut-rate prices directly to buyers, is recruiting French brands to bolster its merchant roster in a market it sees as key to cracking Europe and taking on Amazon. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VczY...

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Here's how Apple plans to boost iPhone sales in China

Apple Inc has teamed up with Chinese payments giant Ant Financial Services Group and several local banks to offer interest-free financing. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Endd...

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Samsung Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e prices in India; launch offers, cashback and more

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Norwegians favourite targets of cyber criminals, says report

Norwegians have become one of the favourite targets of cyber crime and are easier to be cheated than Swedes and Danes, newspaper Aftenposten reported on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GBDL...

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Apple's electric car project could start off with a van: Report

The first product of Apple's self-driving electric car project codenamed "Titan", could actually be an electric van instead of a car, the media reported. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NmVj...

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Google to end forced arbitration for all worker disputes

Google said Thursday it will no longer require that its workers settle disputes with the company through arbitration, responding to months of pressure from employees. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Sklk...

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Getting abusive messages on WhatsApp? You can now complain to DoT

People can now file a complaint with the Department of Telecom (DoT) against offensive messages received on WhatsApp, an official has said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TfgD...

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Samsung's 'truly foldable' smartphone, Galaxy Fold, is here: Specifications, India launch and more

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This robotic sensor may diagnose reproductive problems

Scientists have developed a new robotic sensor technology that can be used to measure hormones which affect fertility, sexual development and menstruation more quickly and cheaply than current methods. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tyMV...

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PUBG Mobile is giving this item for free, here’s how to get it

PUBG Mobile is giving a free item to the players for linking their mobile number in the Luck Shop. This is the Assassin Coat which players can get for free. The announcement was made via PUBG Mobile India official Twitter handle. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NkXe...

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Oppo set to launch F11 Pro on March 5

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming smartphone -- Oppo F11 Pro -- in India. The company has sent out media invites for the launch event that will be held in Mumbai on March 5 at 5.30 pm. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ShHM...

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RCom looks to real estate assets, Jio deal to pay Ericsson dues

Business tycoon Anil Ambani is planning to use a payment from his brother's company and the sale of real estate assets to pay what he owes to Sweden's Ericsson following a court ruling this week, a source familiar with the matter said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ShIa...

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DoT commission asks BSNL, MTNL for higher revenue assurance

Public sector firms BSNL and MTNL have sought financial support, 4G spectrum and approvals for asset sales as part of their revival plans. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SOOm...

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Microsoft has launched this free app for users

Replacing the currently existing "MyOffice" app on Windows 10, Microsoft is rolling out a new free pre-installed "Office" app for users without an Office 365 subscription requirement. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Enka...

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Here's how Sony plans to strengthen its chip business

Sony Corp said on Thursday it will assign 40 percent of its new engineer hires in Japan over the next two years to the chip business which includes imaging sensors, as it looks for growth from new applications in everything from cars to phones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2VbYB...

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Huawei registers strongest growth in Q4 2018 among Apple, Samsung and other top global players: Report

Signalling a new smartphone vendor war in 2019, Chinese player Huawei sold over 60 million smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2018, achieving the strongest growth of 37.6 per cent among the top five global players, Gartner said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GVFC...

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This firm has joined hands with Microsoft to accelerate 'cloudification'

IT firm NIIT Technologies said Thursday it has entered into a global collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the "cloudification" of its enterprise clients. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BWbH...

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Here's how Google plans to train Indian journos in fair election coverage

As India elections inch closer, Google on Thursday announced to train journalists in online verification and fact-checking, digital safety and security, YouTube for elections coverage and data visualization for elections. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2T8po...

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92% of mobile data traffic in India in 2018 due to 4G: Report

India witnessed overall mobile data traffic growth by 109 per cent in 2018, with 4G contributing a massive 92 per cent, Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic (MBiT) Index said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2IrEr...

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Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale : Discounts of up to 45% off on Honor 10 Lite, Honor 9N and more

Honor smartphones including Honor 10 Lite, Honor 9N and Honor 9 Lite will be available with discounts of up to Rs 6,000 in the sale. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SfYp...

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Here’s how you can use Google Chrome in Hindi and other languages

Google Search allows users to change the default language of its Chrome browser to Hindi or any other language. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GZdY...

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How the big-screen Samsung Galaxy S10+ compares to the other top-end phones from Apple, Google, Huawei and OnePlus

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How Samsung Galaxy S10 compares to Apple iPhone XS, OnePlus 6T and Google Pixel 3

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Blown away by innovation or price? Samsung's foldable phone opens up debate

The Galaxy Fold opens like a book to reveal a second display the size of a small tablet at 18.5 cm (7.3 inches). It will go on sale on April 26. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2IrmV...

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Honor Watch Magic to go on first sale at 12pm today via Amazon

Honor Watch Magic will be available on Amazon from 12pm onwards. It comes with a 1.2-inch HD AMOLED display. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Sgxp...

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Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20’s sale today on Amazon: Price and offers

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Samsung Galaxy M20 will go on flash sale at 12pm today. Both are part of newly launched Galaxy M series. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ItrE...

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs Galaxy S10 vs Galaxy S10e: What are the differences in features, camera and more

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Google fails to disclose microphone in Nest Secure

The device's published specifications did not mention a microphone, however the updated product page now mentions one. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Eldl...

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WhatsApp bug lets users bypass new privacy controls

The disclosure comes as messaging and other applications race to improve security and privacy and as Facebook Inc is addressing criticism for not safeguarding privacy. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2V4oD...

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Only Jio, BSNL add mobile users in Dec, Voda Idea lost maximum: TRAI

Reliance Jio added 85.64 lakh users and BSNL 5.56 lakh customers to their network taking their subscriber base to 28 crore. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2EkT1...

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How Samsung Galaxy S10e may 'disrupt' the premium smartphone market in India

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Kids spending more time in front of TV than on smart devices, says study

In the age of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, young children are spending more time watching television than ever before, according to a study. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Sfom...

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Tech Mahindra and Rakuten establish 5G lab in Tokyo

The 'Rakuten Cloud Innovation Laboratory' is a fully automated testing facility that aims to foster innovation across mobile network. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NgZw...

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Qualcomm urges US regulators to reverse ruling and ban import of some iPhones

Qualcomm Inc is urging US trade regulators to reverse a judge's ruling and ban the import of some Apple Inc iPhones in a long-running patent fight between the two companies. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TbWW...

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Full self-driving Tesla car coming soon: Elon Musk

In yet another bold statement, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's full self-driving feature will be completed by the end of this year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tunC...

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Ericsson begins deploying 5G-ready telecom equipment on Vodafone Idea network

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson on Wednesday said it has started deploying 5G-ready equipment on Vodafone Idea network. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2DVeY...

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Vodafone successfully connects 5G smartphones to its network for the first time

Mobile phone group Vodafone has conducted a successful trial connecting next-generation 5G smartphones to its network for the first time as it prepares to launch 5G in some European cities later this year, it said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SS5b...

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Google announces new top level domain dedicated to developers

Google has announced a brand new top level domain (TLD) dedicated to developers to allow them to build communities, learn newer technologies and showcase their projects with the new domain name. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2tvJb...

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YouTube updates Strike rules, revamps community guidelines

Google-owned video sharing platform YouTube has revamped its community guidelines and after almost a decade, updated its Strike rules. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2T0UH...

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After Apple and Samsung, Microsoft shows interest in a foldable device: Report

After Samsung and Apple, Microsoft seems to be inclined towards developing a foldable device, the media reported. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NgOk...

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Vodafone Idea against the proposed timeline of 5G spectrum auction

India's largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd said Wednesday that the auction of 5G spectrum should not be held before 2020 as the industry needs time to develop India-specific use cases for the next-generation technology. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NnAd...

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Microsoft discovers cyber attacks targeting European organisations

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India will not miss 5G opportunity; economic impact seen at over USD 1 trillion: Communications Minister

Terming 5G as a "gamechanger", the minister said that flagship government programmes like Digital India and smart cities will ride on 5G. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2tk8t...

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SoftBank has invested $940 million in this startup

Autonomous technology startup Nuro said on Monday it raised $940 million from SoftBank Group Corp , which valued the Silicon Valley-based company at $2.7 billion. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2TRX4...

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Australia probing role of China-based hackers behind Parliament attack: Report

Australian security agencies are reportedly probing the role of China-sponsored cyber criminals behind last week's security breach of Parliament's computing network. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2IfT8...

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Parliamentary panel summons Twitter head on Feb 25

The Parliamentary panel on Information Technology has summoned the head of microblogging site Twitter to appear before it on February 25, the committee's chairman Anurag Thakur said on Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2TKen...

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Google slammed for exposing Android to infected images

Google is reportedly being slammed by security experts following the disclosure of a vulnerability that has exposed Android to the risk of being compromised by infected images. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2N07i...

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Google extends chip-making efforts to design hub Bengaluru

Alphabet Inc's Google has hired more than a dozen microchip engineers in Bengaluru, India, in recent months and plans to rapidly add more, according to LinkedIn profiles, job postings and two industry executives, as the search firm expands its program to design the guts of its devices internally. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Gmls...

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Goa minister calls PUBG 'demon' in every house

Goa Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte Sunday said a law was needed in the state to curb online multi-player game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, popularly called PUBG. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I9hJ...

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Government to focus on promoting exports of electronics, says IT Secretary

The official said many multi-national companies are already using their Indian outfits for design and R&D of new products and services. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2E5N8...

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Microsoft Imagine cup: Three Indian teams reach Asia finals

The three Indian teams were selected among hundreds of teams from 17 countries who submitted projects for the chance to move forward to the Asia Regional Finals of the mega championship to be held in Sydney on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GCsM...

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Indian IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced a global partnership with JDA Software to build next-generation cognitive solutions to optimise supply chains for customers worldwide. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2E2gd...

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Meizu Note 9 photos and specifications listed on TENAA

Meizu's next smartphone could be the Note 9 that may get launched soon. The handset has been spotted on Chinese certification website TENAA, with four images of the alleged smartphone. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2MXtj...

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Need common rules globally for tech regulation: Google executive

In the absence of any federal regulation in the US, the state of California is mulling its own privacy laws. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2MZNr...

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Google, OnePlus shipped all phones with latest Android OS in 2018: Report

Google and OnePlus were the only brands which shipped all their smartphones with the latest version of Android OS in 2018, a new report said on Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Spjl...

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YouTube will no longer recommend conspiracy videos

Google-owned video sharing platform YouTube has announced that it will no longer recommend videos that "come close to" violating its community guidelines, such as conspiracy or medically inaccurate videos. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DvNO...

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MTNL seeks claims of up to Rs 500 crore from DoT

The settlement of claims is critical for MTNL, which runs monthly salary tab of nearly Rs 180 crore and is yet to pay the wages for the month of January. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SmgP...

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Facebook expands fact-checking network in India, adds 5 more partners to spot fake news

It has also equipped checkers with tools to review photos and videos to "help identify and take action against more types of misinformation". from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Dwaa...

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F&D launches Party Booster W40 portable speaker, priced at Rs 12,990

The Bluetooth speaker has been priced at Rs 12,990 and is available in shades of grey and black. It can be purchased from leading retail and e-commerce stores across India. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2THhp...

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63 smartphones set to get Android’s ‘biggest update’

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Don't cancel. Here's how to transfer your IRCTC train ticket to someone else

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Sprint sues AT&T over 5G branding

Sprint Corp sued AT&T Inc late on Thursday, saying it was misleading consumers into believing that they were using fifth generation or 5G wireless network, a technology that has not yet been widely deployed. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2ROVp...

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Twitter CEO, top officials decline to appear before Parliamentary panel: Sources

The parliamentary committee meeting was scheduled for February 7, but was later postponed to February 11 to allow the Twitter CEO and senior officials more time to make themselves available. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WSUG...

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Verizon gets virtual network operator permit

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The next version of Google's search browser "Chrome 73" would come with support for multimedia keys on desktop and laptop keyboards, the media reported. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DmEy...

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Facebook acquires virtual search startup to boost AI capabilities

In an attempt to enable users shop better using Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, Facebook has acquired US-based virtual search start-up, GrokStyle, at an undisclosed amount. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SKlA...

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Time-shift television, a technology that allows people to watch TV shows they missed without presetting devices to record content, may not reduce the amount of time people spend watching live TV and the advertisements on the shows, suggests new research. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2MYQE...

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Apple, Google slammed for app that tracks women

Apple and Google are facing criticism from human rights activists for hosting an app that allows men in Saudi Arabia to track and control women's movements. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SKlw...

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iPhone users are now upgrading once every four years, says analyst

One of the biggest reasons cited by Apple CEO Tim Cook for decline in iPhone sales was that users aren’t upgrading that frequently. Now an analyst has corroborated Cook’s claims of iPhone users taking longer to change their iPhones. Toni Saccanoghi of research firm Bernstein has said that users now are changing their iPhones every four years. from...

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Ex-employees of BSNL, MTNL protest over pension revision

Former employees of state-owned telecom firms BSNL and MTNL Friday staged protest for pension revision, alleging that the telecom department is deliberately stalling the matter. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2BsZ3...

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U.S. considers withdrawal of zero tariffs for India amid e-comm rules & data localisation row: Sources

The trigger for the latest downturn in trade ties was India's new rules on e-commerce that restrict the way Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart do business in a rapidly growing online market set to touch $200 billion by 2027. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2TG8w...

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Government agencies moving to Cloud will hinder data access for users: Researchers

The decision to use commercial Cloud services by government agencies that generate massive volumes of data from earth-observing satellites, sensor networks and genomics research could restrict data access for some key users, warn researchers. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GhrF...

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Twitter says it doesn't take actions based on political views

Faced with allegations of being politically biased in India, Twitter Friday said it believes in impartiality and does not take any actions, such as blocking of accounts, based on political views. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SArV...

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Thailand launches Huawei 5G test bed

Thailand on Friday launched a Huawei Technologies 5G test bed, even as the United States urges its allies to bar the Chinese telecoms giant from building next-generation mobile networks. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GhQ9...

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Facebook's new programme to let groups and brands collaborate

In what appears to be an attempt to help group administrators to earn more money from its platform, Facebook is planning to launch a pilot programme that lets groups and brands collaborate. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2BqBJ...

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Drivers who use hands-free electronic devices, as opposed to hand-held ones, are less likely to get into a crash, according to a study. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SlcY...

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Google has created a special encryption method for cheaper entry-level smartphones called Adiantum which would be an optional part of Android distributions going forward. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GuyR...

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Amazon joins Microsoft's call to regularise facial recognition technology

Joining Microsoft's call to tame the misuse of facial recognition technology, retail giant Amazon's Cloud arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has asked lawmakers to formulate some rules around the use of the technology. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I1bC...

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Facebook junks 'LOL' app for children

Facing the flak from lawmakers and experts, Facebook has decided not to build a new app called "LOL" to let children share and post humorous meme content. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Gjv0...

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Germany blocks Facebook from pooling data without consent

In future, Facebook will no longer be allowed to force its users to agree to the practically unrestricted collection and assigning of non-Facebook data to their Facebook accounts. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I1bz...

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This AI system may identify microscopic marine organisms

An artificial intelligence (AI) programme that can automatically provide species-level identification of microscopic marine organisms has been developed by researchers, including one from India. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GgCv...

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Apple Inc has moved its modem chip engineering effort into its in-house hardware technology group from its supply chain unit. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2TCzn...

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This Facebook tool will tell about the people behind political ads

Aiming to bring more transparency to ads related to politics in India ahead of the general elections, Facebook on Thursday launched a tool that will allow its users to know the people behind a particular political ad on the platform and how much they spent for it. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2TATQ...

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Twitter to stop reporting monthly active users

Twitter on Thursday said it would stop reporting monthly active users (MAUs) after Q1 2019 as it would switch to a new metric called monetizable daily active users (mDAUs) to reflect its audience moving forward. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GvVe...

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Ericsson Operations Engine AI-powered managed services announced

The Ericsson Operations Engine directly and proactively addresses service providers’ managed services needs. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HT32...

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Electric vehicle maker Tesla, which officially started deliveries of its Model 3 in Europe late last month, is facing some delays as several buyers were turned away from its Tilburg factory despite being invited to collect their vehicles. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Gfix...

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Cryptominers hit firms 10 times more than ransomware in 2018: Report

Cryptominers affected organisations 10 times more than ransomware in 2018 but only one in five IT security professionals were aware that their companys networks had been infected by mining malware, a new report said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HYrn...

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New 'V' smartphone series to further fortify our position in India: Vivo

Chinese handset maker Vivo, which is set to refresh its V series in India this month with V15 Pro and V15 smartphones, aims to consolidate its position in the highly-competitive Rs 20,000-Rs 30,000 price category, a top company executive said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SfMg...

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Instagram's new feature to blur self-harming content on app

In a bid to reduce exposure of minors to self-harming, provocative and disturbing content on its platform, Instagram has launched the "sensitivity screen" feature that blurs questionable pictures and video-thumbnails on the app until the viewer opts in. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Dfkw...

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NASA's first mini-spacecraft in deep space go silent

NASA has lost touch with the first mini-spacecraft that ventured into deep space, according to the US space agency which said that it is unlikely the twin CubeSats will be heard from again. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Sk0l...

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Crypto shock for investors after CEO with $145 mn passwords dies in India

Highlighting the risks in the poorly-regulated cryptocurrency market, death of entrepreneur Gerald Cotten in India who was the owner of Canada's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga has left thousands of his investors in a quandary. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Diah...

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China-based Realme to set up exclusive retail stores in India

China-based smartphone maker Realme, which started its operations just eight months ago, is set to expand into India's offline market by setting up exclusive retail stores in the second half of 2019, a top executive said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Slgk...

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TRAI refutes Crisil report on rise in TV viewing bills under new tariff regime

Addressing a conference, TRAI Chairman R S Sharma said the assumptions made in the said report had been "wrong and unrealistic" and hence the conclusions, were not correct. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GrHe...

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Vodafone Idea posts loss for a second straight quarter since merger

Vodafone Idea Ltd reported this week its second quarterly loss since Vodafone Plc merged its Indian operations with Idea Cellular in August last year, though the figure was smaller than expected. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GrD4...

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Trai issues showcause notice to Airtel over recent DTH disruption

The showcause notice was issued by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) earlier this week, and Airtel has been given three days time to respond, they told. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DVHD...

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Facebook unveils digital skilling, mentorship programme in 5 Indian states

To be a part of the programme, applicants will be required to be over 18 years of age and of tribal origin. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2I5kM...

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Bosch opens AI centre at IIT Madras

Global technology and services provider Bosch Group on Wednesday inaugurated the Robert Bosch Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBC-DSAI) at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) with a planned investment of 2.5 million Euros (over Rs 20 crore) over five years. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GfHO...

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Renault-Nissan, Google to partner on self-driving cars: Report

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance will tie up with Alphabet Inc's Google to develop autonomous taxis and other services using self-driving vehicles, the Nikkei reported on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SuEt...

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How to use Google Assistant's new translate feature

Internet search giant Google has started rolling out support for translating conversation using Google Assistant. You will be able to use this new feature if you have Google Home speakers, smart display or any other speaker with built-in Google Assistant as well. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SfxQ...

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YouTube may earn big profits in future, hints Google CEO Sundar Pichai

With nearly two billion monthly logged-in users, video-streaming platform YouTube is poised to bring in big moolah for Google in the coming years, the company's CEO Sundar Pichai hinted in an earnings call with analysts on Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Dblz...

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Twitter India in talks with government over 'bias' allegations

After a parliamentary panel summoned Twitter for alleged bias against "right-wing" accounts as general elections loom, the micro-blogging platform on Wednesday said it is in touch with the Indian government on the issue. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Gda9...

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Google extends Assistant's 'Interpreter' mode to Home speakers, more devices

Google has extended the "Interpreter" mode on its Assistant to Home speakers and other third-party devices. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HTHI...

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Google adds new security updates celebrating 'Safer Internet Day'

As part of the "Safer Internet Day" celebrations, Google introduced two updates -- "Password Checkup" Chrome extension and a "Cross Account Protection" -- to protect apps, websites and user-accounts from possible third-party data breaches. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2t716...

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Snapchat user number beats Wall Street estimate, shares soar

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Apple appoints new retail head to ramp up iPhone sales

In an effort to ramp up slow iPhone sales amid sluggish smartphone market, Apple on Wednesday appointed a new head of global retail and online stores. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2t714...

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Apple faces lawsuit for forcing users to buy new chargers

A California law firm has filed a new class action lawsuit against Apple for forcing owners of iOS devices to repeatedly buy new chargers by updating the iPhones with new requirements around 2016, the media reported. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GcpX...

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Linkage of PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing ITR: Supreme Court

The court's direction came on an appeal filed by the Centre against a Delhi High Court order allowing two persons to file ITR for 2018-19 without linking their Aadhaar and PAN numbers. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2D9tu...

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Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts to depart in April

Apple named human resources chief Deirdre O'Brien as senior vice president of "Retail + People" to replace Ahrendts. O'Brien has worked at Apple for more than 30 years. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2UJUa...

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Bonus for Facebook employees aiding with social issues

Facebook will now incentivise its 36,000 employees on how they are contributing to social causes and helping the company tackle issues like spread of misinformation and hate speech on its platform. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Say6...

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India successfully launches latest communication satellite GSAT-31

The GSAT-31 is a "high power" communication satellite with Ku-band, and it is going to serve and replace some of the satellites that are going to expire soon. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2t4W8...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is already available in China. There it is priced at CNY 999. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HPR3...

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Mozilla Firefox to mute auto-playing videos

Mozilla, the maker of the open source browser Firefox, is adding a new "auto-play blocking" feature to the search engine for desktop and Android users to block audible audio and video playbacks by default. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DViu...

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Internet advocacy firms raise concerns over proposed changes in IT rules

Indian internet advocacy firms along with others has voiced concerns over the proposed changes in IT rules for social media and messaging apps, alleging that the draft amendments include vague terminologies and can be a big threat to privacy. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2TtLw...

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This IIT Madras drone has won Microsoft challenge

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered drones to provide precise information about where exactly people are stuck when a disaster strikes emerged as the top winner of a challenge under Microsoft's Academia Accelerator programme here on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2BoEh...

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Indians want Amazon to resume Pantry service

The Indian users of online grocery delivery service Amazon Pantry have taken to Twitter to urge the e-retail major to resume services ever since it was discontinued on February 1. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Tsyl...

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NASA faced cyber threat daily during US government shutdown: Report

NASA faced about one cybersecurity threat daily during the US government's 35-day partial shutdown in December which furloughed almost all NASA employees, led to missed paychecks and stalled science missions, says a report. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2BnjM...

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Govt directs WhatsApp to come out with effective solutions against fake news

Ahir said WhatsApp has conveyed that a number of steps have been taken by it to address the issue of fake news propagated using the platform. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HUt5...

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Wipro sets up chair in Australian varsity to code AI solutions

Global software major Wipro on Tuesday set up a chair at a varsity in Australia to code Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2MPL5...

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Twitter bots were very active during 2018 US midterms: Study

Thousands of bots originating in Russia and Iran - besides those created in the US -- were active during the 2018 November midterm elections, claims a study. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2G9Oi...

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Google expands 'Instant Tethering' to more Chromebooks, Android phones

Google is releasing its "Instant Tethering" feature to 15 more Chromebooks and over 30 more smartphones after testing it for a few weeks behind the Chrome Operating System (OS) flag. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2D7oA...

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India's Bharti Airtel falls to near 8-week low after Moody's downgrade

Bharti Airtel Ltd's shares fell 4.5 percent on Tuesday to a near eight-week low, after ratings agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded some notes of India's second-largest telecoms company by subscribers. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DcGP...

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Android has a huge collection of games across all the genres and with new games being added every week, there are only a few games that end up grabbing players’ attention. So, we have put together a list of top 5 trending games on Play Store of the week. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2RFfG...

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Relief for RCom as TDSAT asks DoT to return Rs 2000 crore

Telecom tribunal TDSAT has quashed a government decision to charge for additional spectrum allocated to RCom and asked the Telecom Department to return Rs 2,000 crore to the company, the Anil Ambani-led firm said Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WCpK...

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Tesla acquires energy storage firm Maxwell for $218 million

Electric carmaker Tesla has acquired US-based energy storage company Maxwell Technologies in an all-stock deal valued at $218 million. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2RB2H...

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Now, users can stream live together on Twitter's Periscope

The chosen guests could be heard by everyone and can drop off at any time and broadcasters would be able to read and respond to chats, the company said in a statement. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DUNJ...

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With Microsoft and Apple rallying almost 3 percent, Apple's market capitalization for a few seconds was $806.6 billion, exceeding Microsoft's by $200 million and Amazon's by about $1.2 billion. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2REXZ...

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Stressing that it is determined to do more to keep people safe across its services, Facebook said it has identified some key areas where it has to do more to keep its platforms sanitised. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WCaU...

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Lava expands operations in Africa

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As the shares of Amazon and Walmart lost 5 per cent and 2 per cent, respectively, on Friday, both the companies together lost a market capitalisation of $50 billion. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WHxy...

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"The FDI policy on e-commerce has remained unchanged. Better enforcement of this policy will contribute significantly to growth of this sector over medium and long term," he said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Rz3o...

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The new tariff order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which came into effect from February 1 is expected to increase the monthly bill of most subscribers of television channels, but benefit popular channels, a report said. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HYSQ...

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WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for iPhone and iPad users that will add a layer of security to its chats. After the latest update, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app will allow users to add FaceID or TouchID to open the app. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DRAR...

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iOS devices do not have an official way to add password protection for each app like Android smartphones do. Also nor it has any third-party app available on App Store that offers similar functionality. However, there’s a workaround using which users can lock individual apps using password. This lies inthe new Screen time feature introduced with iOS...

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The rating agency observed that the new regime could drive consolidation in the broadcasting industry as content will be the king and key differentiator. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2BgIe...

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Amazon loses $45 billion market cap, Walmart sheds $5 billion on new FDI norms

As the shares of Amazon and Walmart lost 5 per cent and 2 per cent, respectively, on Friday, both the companies together lost a market capitalisation of $50 billion. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SlXR...

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Vodafone-Idea completes 25% of mobile network integration across India

The company claimed that its 4G network now covers over 75 crore population on a pan-India level across 60,000 mobile sites. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HN5b...

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Stopping facial recognition 'cruel' for good work like diagnosing rare ailments: Microsoft president

Microsoft President Brad Smith has shot down calls to stop selling facial recognition software to government agencies, saying the move would be "cruel" as it could hamper good work such as diagnosing rare diseases. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2t1WJ...

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Google wants the US government to guide on responsible use of AI

Google recently released a white paper, outlining five areas where the government can work with civil society and Artificial Intelligence (AI) practitioners to provide guidance on responsible AI development and use. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Tw4n...

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Here's how Honor View 20 with 48MP rear camera compares to rivals OnePlus 6T, Xiaomi Poco F1 and Samsung Galaxy S9+

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Apple iPad turns nine: 9 devices it killed

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IT jobs: You must have these tech skills in 2019 to 'survive'

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How to check price of new DTH pack using TRAI’s official web application

Are you still confused about the new DTH regulations and channel selection process and their pricing or are you feeling lazy to call up the customer care of your TV service provide? This web application might be the answer to your quest of knowing how much your channels are going to cost on the basis of channels you want to watch. Here’s how you can...

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5G explainer: What it means for you and more

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Top tech news: TOI Gadgets Now Awards; Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 launch; RComm files for bankruptcy and more

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Researchers have a 'warning' on 5G

Ahead of the roll-out of the advanced 5G network protocol, researchers have revealed the sheer vulnerability in the network that allows for spying of data over airwaves. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Rx8o...

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Google inks pact for new 35-storey office tower in US: Report

Continuing with its investment spree in the US real estate, Google has reportedly signed a lease for a 35-storey tower in Austin which is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in the second quarter of 2022. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DQra...

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Airtel expects more 'low-end' customers to leave its network

After losing 5.7 crore customers in December, Bharti Airtel expects more "low-end" subscribers to leave its network, according to a company official. "This quarter we lost 49 million customers which are marginal customers and which were giving us largely incoming only revenue. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DcVa...

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RCom to go for insolvency as it fails to repay debt

RCom has failed to sell assets to pay for its debt despite the passage of over 18 months. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2G5EB...

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New H-1B visa rules and what they mean for Indian IT companies

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Twitter wants a 'unique' leader for India

Twitter, which is growing with a positive trajectory in India, is looking for "a unique leader" who can take the country operations to the next level, the micro-blogging platform said on Friday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2S0GC...

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Facebook may face two more US state probes on privacy issues

Facebook Inc could be subjected to at least two more state probes in the United States on the alleged mishandling of user data, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Bctk...

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Sony reports lower-than-expected profit as its gaming business sags

Japan's Sony Corp reported lower-than-expected profit on Friday as its previously thriving gaming business sagged, though a one-off gain related to its acquisition of EMI nevertheless pushed the quarterly result to a record high. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2CZne...

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Govt expects Rs 41,519 crore revenue from telecom sector in 2019-20

The government expects marginal growth in revenue from telecom sector at Rs 41,519.76 crore in 2019-20, as per data published in the budget document. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2S5Mo...

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French regulator orders Google to review ad-blocking policies

France's competition regulator on Thursday ordered Alphabet Inc's Google to review its policies and procedures for blocking certain ads, saying that its actions against French firm Amadeus may have been anti-competitive. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GlOz...

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Nokia profits from demand for 5G networks amidst Huawei-US dispute

Nokia's net profit for the October-December rose to 741 million euros ($852 million) from 716 million euros a year earlier. Sales grew 3 percent to 6.9 billion euros. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2G3lB...

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Chinese engineer charged for stealing Apple car secrets

A Chinese engineer was charged with stealing secrets from a stealth self-driving vehicle project at Apple, a freshly unsealed criminal complaint revealed. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2RwBL...

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Apple restoring a key developer tool: Facebook

Facebook says Apple is restoring its access to a key development tool that the iPhone maker disabled Wednesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WCh2...

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Monthly mobile data usage surged by 50% in 5 years: Government

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the monthly mobile data usage in India has increased by a phenomenal 50 per cent in the last five years. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2SiBr...

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